(Staff writer Carroll Rogers is filling in for David O’Brien this weekend in Milwaukee.)
Milwaukee – So David O’Brien is in Cooperstown this weekend and I’m in Milwaukee. Hm. Fair trade? This time it’s just the calendar, but I was about to start wondering if it’s a coincidence I’m in Milwaukee for the second consecutive year.
Not that I have anything against the fine folks from the Midwest. Just saying it’s not exactly Chicago or San Diego is all.
Well, heck, at least the hotel went a little nuts and put me in a two-room suite. And while, I still say our friends from the north don’t know how to air-condition – they like to make it feel like winter indoors in the summertime – I’ve got a good setup with a mall right next door, the ballpark here is nice, this year I (so far) don’t have two birds chirping outside my window, and hey, maybe I’ll run into Kelso somewhere.
Anyway, onto things baseball-related. The Braves open this three-game series with the Brew Crew looking to erase any trace of memories of yesterday’s game…what game….and looking to build on a pretty nice run for themselves. Granted, they’re still down 6 ½ games to the Phillies, but this time last year, the Braves (and I) were in Philadelphia, searching for something good to happen so the Braves wouldn’t trade Mark Teixeira.
We all remembered what happened there. But right now, things seem on the rise, not on the decline….I just took a look back. The Braves were 7 ½ games behind the Mets at the end of that Phillies’ series last year, heading into the trade deadline. What makes that different though is that Phillies and Marlins were both within a game of the Mets at that time.
At the moment, the Braves are tied with the Marlins in second-place behind the Phillies, both 6 ½ games back.
On July 28 last year, after that Phillies series, the Braves were 10 ½ games out of the wildcard lead, with eight other teams either tied or ahead of them. Right now, heading into this Milwaukee series, the Braves are 3 ½ games back in the wildcard, with four teams ahead of them there.
The Braves enter this series at 49-47, two games over .500. Last year, after this weekend, they were 49-56, seven games below .500 and sinking fast.
But yeah, really, I see this series as pretty big too. I guess they all are now. But the Braves have six games before the deadline to show GM Frank Wren they’ve got what they need to contend or to clue him in to any weaknesses he needs to patch up, without upsetting the chemistry the Braves have established here lately.
With Javier Vazquez going tonight against Manny Parra, with an ERA that’s nearly four runs better, you like the Braves chances. And with Tommy Hanson pitching tomorrow, Mr. 5-0, it’s hard to bet against him, even though Yovani Gallardo (8-7, 3.28) has been tough this year. The Brewers have lost Gallardo’s last four starts (he’s 0-3 with a 5.09 ERA in that time) and he’s walked 13 batters in his last 16 innings.
And you have to figure Hanson will have a little redemption in mind, after giving up three home runs and seven runs total (six earned) in his major league debut against the Brewers on June 7. They’ll see a different Hanson tomorrow night. That’s the series right there, if they can pull it off.
CHIPPER’S NUMBERS DOWN
Coming out of the All-Star break, I mentioned something to Chipper Jones about him being on pace for the most games played in quite a while. That just opened the doors on a conversation where he spelled out how disappointed he is with his offensive numbers.
Entering this Brewers series Jones was hitting .286 with 11 home runs and 47 RBIs, just so-so when you consider he’s a career .310 hitter who won the NL batting title last year and is used to hitting somewhere around 30 home runs and 100 RBIs.
His on-base percentage was .401 and he had drawn 58 walks, entering this series, but his slugging percentage was only .472. For his career, Jones has slugged .545. He’s on pace to hit 19 homers and 79 RBIs, which is well below what he thinks he should do when he’s healthy.
“Now that I’m healthy I’m not really producing the way I think I should, whether it be batting average, homers, whatever,” Jones said. “On-base percentage is good, I’m taking my walks. I’ve driven in runs when I’ve gotten the opportunities, but those are about the only good things.”
Jones wasn’t going to get excited about the two home runs he’s hit coming out of the break, because they were both hit right-handed. And where he’s the most frustrated is hitting left-handed.
“My mechanics left-handed here are a little off for some reason,” Jones said. “Just having a little trouble finding it. I’m seeing the ball good enough, I’m putting the ball in play good enough, but I’m not driving the ball to the gaps, and driving the ball out of the ballpark the way that I want to. It’s because when I do center a ball left-handed, I’m getting topspin on the ball as opposed to backspin. Can’t hit many homers when you hit topspin.”
So he says he’s getting a one-hop line drive to the second baseman, instead of a ball to the gap, or a sacrifice fly to the warning track, instead of a double to the gap.
He’s not striking out a lot, so it’s not like he’s panicked. He’ll continue to work on his mechanics left-handed and not worry about the numbers.
“Now is the time when you just focus on the team,” Jones said. “The chances of me hitting 30 homers is very, very slim. Chances of me driving in 100 are slim, so you just go out, try to produce a run a game, try to field your position cleanly and do whatever it takes to help the team win. That’s the mentality you take out every day, but you were certainly like the numbers to follow suit and to be where they normally are.”
And yes, he acknowledges he had a bad first half defensively. “I’m pretty disappointed in the way I’ve moved my feet,” he said. “I haven’t moved my feet real well defensively this year.”
Anyway, the stat that started this whole conversation was how he’s now on pace to play 143 games, which would be his highest total since 2003. He played 153 games in 2003, at age 31, the last year of an eight-year stretch where he played in 150 or more games.
OK, speaking of going to the post, better pack it up and find my way over to Miller Park.
3,333 comments Add your comment
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
July 24th, 2009
3:41 pm
12th? (Thanks for the blog, CR)
TommyP
July 24th, 2009
3:42 pm
How ’bout a little trade conversation, Carroll? Hearing anything?
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
3:42 pm
It’s amazing.
One guy comes on here, for the second day this week, and posts that some mysterous radio station in Chicago is reporting that a Konerko deal is in place.
And that’s all it takes to get the rumors flying.
What’s the radio station? Any links? Any “basebal insiders” chimed in?
Or is it just one dude trying to see how riled up he can get a blog?
MFin04
July 24th, 2009
3:43 pm
Really hope Chipper’s defense and bat come around and he really gets going in the 2nd half.
flange1
July 24th, 2009
3:43 pm
Thanks for the new blog Carroll, and say hey to Kelso for us!
Mitchie-san
July 24th, 2009
3:44 pm
lol, Paul just posted a novel on the last blog no one will read.
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
3:45 pm
Flange–ok, you’re pushin’ it too. Watch it….
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
3:45 pm
See? Your mention of Michigan made me add an extra period to my usually perfectly-formed ellipses…
flange1
July 24th, 2009
3:46 pm
chilidog,
I have a friend in Chicago that is friendly with 2 guys in the Sox organization. He says there have been and still are on going talks. His friend have suddenly gotten quiet which is typical for them before a trade.
Is it going to happen? I don’t know. The teams don’t match up in my opinion, but just passing along what I have heard from folks that are supposed to be connected.
FWIW!!!
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
3:46 pm
Don’t beat yourself up, Chip.
You’re pacing yourself for the stretch run in September — something you haven’t been a part of for a few years.
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
3:46 pm
RG-
caught your comment on the last blog- It will take a lot more then you can offer to get me to switch my allegiances to whats-his-name…a lot more. But go ahead and keep trying…
Chop Chop
July 24th, 2009
3:47 pm
pl lntz ned 2 stk 2 txt lik me
hed get msg acros mor eficntly
Soph
July 24th, 2009
3:48 pm
Thanks for the new blog Carroll!
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
3:48 pm
Carrol: Saw Kotsay got DFA’d. Any chance we pick him up and get rid of Norton? He can play 1st and the OF
wjones
July 24th, 2009
3:48 pm
65 games left. 30 home, 35 on the road (including the 3 this weekend in Milwaukee).
flange1
July 24th, 2009
3:49 pm
Sorry Steve, just couldn’t help myself!
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
3:49 pm
Flange,
So you have a friend of a friend of a friend?
And the other guy listens to some mysterious radio station that has better sources than the Sun Times or the Trib?
I hope it happens. I really do. And I’m not doubting your claims, just not holding my breath on a Konerko trade.
With that said, prove me wrong Frank Wren. Prove me wrong.
njbraves
July 24th, 2009
3:49 pm
Carroll…any truth to the rumor that KJ being called back up has ” set the tone” for a second half failure?? Also, do the Braves players and management feel that having G. Norton on the team means that they might as well “pack it in?”
Rodney Derrick
July 24th, 2009
3:51 pm
Since I have posted a perspective that Carroll is good luck at least on the first day of a new series several times recently and the Braves then won, here it is– Welcome back Carroll the good luck charm and happy running in Milwaukie, one of the few places in the USA that I have not visited, even though I was a Milwaukee Brave fan because the Crackers were their farm team. Fortuitous, since, despite later brief stints as the farm for the Cardinals (with Braves and Deion favorite Tim McCarver catching) and Twins (with Marlins World Series manager Jack McKeon managing), the Braves moved to the ATL and the rest is history.
Train Wreck Bystander
July 24th, 2009
3:52 pm
Just to get it into the top of the new blog: Holliday to Cardinals: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4353256
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
3:52 pm
This blog has been up for over an hour and no Paul Lentz.
I suspect foul play.
Chop Chop
July 24th, 2009
3:53 pm
brvz get pl knrko 4 kj-moyln-nrtn
call it a pl lntz special
UNCBrave
July 24th, 2009
3:54 pm
Good points and I’d do this deal if Vasquez has said he doesn’t want to go to a western team
brian
July 24th, 2009
3:43 pm
I just hope that the Braves are not hoping to acquire Konerko for Medlen, Kotchman, and prospects and then clearing payroll by shipping Vazquez to the Dodgers for prospects.
Unfortunately I could see the Braves adding a bat such as Konerko and agreeing to take on the salary to minimize the prospects that have to be given up (and by no means would I ever include Freddy Freeman in that potential trade). By taking on a new bat salary the Braves would have to clear salary somewhere and I would have to assume they would look to Vazquez, especially with Hudson coming back.
Roman Gal
July 24th, 2009
3:54 pm
Roman Gal should be all for trading Freeman.
I’m afraid Freeman is Heyward’s “Brayan Pena” and we can’t ever trade him. But, he’ll look pretty good coming off the bench…
UNCBrave
July 24th, 2009
3:54 pm
Record with KJ back….0-1
Roman Gal
July 24th, 2009
3:55 pm
RG, are you a Michigan fan too?
That’s a negative, Ghostrider!
Faction
July 24th, 2009
3:55 pm
I’m glad this pre trade deadline is nothing like the offseason where there was so much speculation- and disappointment, in what the Braves were going to be doing. We need more offense, but not at the expense of Vazquez. Really if they make the playoffs I like Vazquez, Jair, and Hanson against anyone else’s top three. I like Kawakami, think he was pitching well before the ball to the neck, then sucked the next outing. People are def getting picky when he gets berated for 1 run in 5 innings. He’s the fifth starter, I’ll take it. That leaves Lowe. He was needed in the beginning of the season but I would LOVE to see a starting pitching depraved team that doesn’t want or have what it takes to get a Halladay or Lee trade one upper tier prospect for Lowe. Seriously sounds plausible for a team needing a push. If not him and Kawakami out of the pen in the playoffs, and one of them possibly during the season depending on Huddy and things are looking solid there.
They need a bat obviously. Anderson is coming around and hopefully its not just a hot streak but something thats consistent the rest of the season. Since RF is so iffy another OF would be perfect so Anderson can rest, Church can play CF at times, it really is a perfect 5 person OF if they get a quailty guy. 1B is a glaring power weakness but if we get the OF Kotchman batting 8th is pretty solid. If I’m right he’s on a one year contract as a stop gap until ‘11 for freeman.
So many possibilities and I think based off history it’s more believable they will pull off a trade when the rumors are quiet. The McLouth and Church things were done quickly and quietly, just like the Braves of old.
Lastly, speaking of the Braves of old, the first three games of that Giants series was like the old Braves. Seriously beautiful baseball to watch!
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
3:55 pm
Thanks for the new Blog, Ms. Rogers!
Roman Gal We’re both RSF fans, after all…
Very true. But how could anyone not like him?
Um…”How Do I Not Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways…”
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
3:55 pm
Who is Schafer’s Brayan Pena? Oh God, don’t tell me it was Brooks Conrad…
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
3:56 pm
RSF for Konerko….if the Sox threw in Dye and a middle reliever to boot.
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
3:56 pm
UNCBrave,
Are you familiar with the concept: “Correlation doesn’t imply causation”?
Roman Gal
July 24th, 2009
3:57 pm
cabravesfan-
It’s just a matter time. Don’t fight it!!
Bravedawg
July 24th, 2009
3:57 pm
Carroll,
Any chance the Braves only brought up Kelly to showcase him for a trade? Not that there’s anything to showcase, but still…
Bob Dole
July 24th, 2009
3:57 pm
nothing on any chisox blogs or fan forums about anything with the braves, other then Braves scouts being at their game a few times.
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
3:57 pm
Anybody on here in favor of dumping Norton for Kotsay?
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
3:57 pm
Wasn’t Frenchy Mac’s Brayan Pena?
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
3:58 pm
Anybody on here in favor of dumping Norton for Kotsay?
Only if Norton ain’t somebody’s Brayan Pena?
Random
July 24th, 2009
3:58 pm
fleming (July 24th, 2009 11:58 am, p 20), Bay Area Steve (July 24th, 2009 1:50 pm, p 21) –
Thanks, fellas.
But I gotta apologize — I had no cause to personally demean nrtnscks like I did. It did nothing to elevate the discourse, and diminishes my own credibility.
Sorry, nrtnscks — my bad. I was out of line.
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
3:59 pm
Here’s how rumors like the Konerko one get started. A blogger has a fairly decent speculative trade idea. He posts it on a blog. A radio station with no credibility that will read anything that gets printed on the internet report that a blogger said it. Someone else writes that the radio station reported it. Another radio station reports that someone wrote that a radio station reported it. Pretty soon, you have a full-fledged meaningless rumor. That’s why accountability exists and we don’t pay attention to those who aren’t accountable to anyone.
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
3:59 pm
My Brayan Pena is Paul.
John
July 24th, 2009
3:59 pm
Speaking of Chipper’s “topspin” problems from the left side….I think there is ONE player playing today that may be the best…well…what I call “spinners” (putting backspin on the ball when he hits it) I have EVER seen…and I’ve seen a bunch…
Roman Gal
July 24th, 2009
4:01 pm
McFann-
It’s Just a Matter of Time
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
4:01 pm
LOL Wayne
Mitchie-san
July 24th, 2009
4:01 pm
I am willing to bet everyone in here will take Kotsay over Norton.
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
4:01 pm
Does Brayan Pena have a Brayan Pena?
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
4:01 pm
Wayne–I must have missed this conversation, but you’re not really Paul, are you?
Roman Gal
July 24th, 2009
4:02 pm
Who is Schafer’s Brayan Pena?
Corky Miller.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
4:02 pm
I just happened to catch my first episode of That 70’s Show in quite awhile last night.
Hyde’s hiding a bag of pot behind his back
Kitty: Hyde….what’s in the bag?
Kelso: The Packers going to the Super Bowl, THAT’S what’s in the bag!
UNCBrave
July 24th, 2009
4:03 pm
Agree with Alabama…DUMP Norton for Kotsay
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
4:03 pm
RG-
whats-his-name has nothing I am interested in…including baseball skills
McLouth of the South
July 24th, 2009
4:03 pm
Tonight at 11…
Local man committed after neighbors found him walking the streets in his underwear repeating the same nonsense over and over, “KJ, Norton, and Francoeur suck! Bloggers are MORONS, I was RIGHT!” No one knows exactly what caused this phenomenon or why he refused to let go of his peter as he walked. Tune in tonight for the sordid details…
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
4:03 pm
I’d take Kotex over Norton, and I’m a guy…
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:03 pm
Steve
Since I “retired” Paul this morning, have you seen him since???
Roman Gal
July 24th, 2009
4:05 pm
…including baseball skills
Ok. Now you’re just making stuff up…
John
July 24th, 2009
4:06 pm
Gary Sheffield MAY have the worst “knuckleball” swing I’ve ever seen…hate to think how many HRs he’d have if he could “spin” the ball….
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
4:06 pm
After reading the blog I had a thought – say we were still in contention last year and we didn’t trade Tex. Who would be playing first base for us now?? We wouldn’t have Kotch, there was no one in the farm system that we knew was ready, and we didn’t know Prado was capable of being an every day player yet (well, some of us didn’t. There are some geniuses here who’ve claimed to have been 100% sure all along).
You don’t think….Greg Norton would’ve been our opening day first baseman do you?
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
4:06 pm
Hey Wayne, we haven’t seen willieg in a while either….. Hmmmmmmmm
Mitchie-san
July 24th, 2009
4:06 pm
I still think Paul is on the old blog, plugging away…
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:06 pm
McLouth is onto something….(I am blogging from jail)
KennyP
July 24th, 2009
4:06 pm
There should be a poll up – is it cooler to run into Kelso, or Klesko
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
4:07 pm
I love Mark Kotsay, however the last thing we need is another left handed bat…
RG-
I would never…if your boy is so good why’s he still in single A?
fleming
July 24th, 2009
4:07 pm
Wayne in Utah – Since I “retired” Paul this morning, have you seen him since???
Unfortunately end of last blog
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
July 24th, 2009
4:07 pm
… but I don’t want Kotsay, either.
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:07 pm
Shamus
I thought you were willieg???
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
4:07 pm
Roman Gal–
Someday, Someway You’ll realise that you’ve been blind
Oh mann…that was cold…
monty
July 24th, 2009
4:08 pm
What happened to the beer that made Milwaukee famous?
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
4:08 pm
cabravesfan I love Mark Kotsay, however the last thing we need is another left handed bat…
I feel the same way.
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
July 24th, 2009
4:09 pm
Steve from OH,
You know the Braves system pretty well. What kind of package would the Braves have needed to put together to match what the Cards offered for Holliday? Freeman plus … ??
Just curious.
Billy Walsh
July 24th, 2009
4:10 pm
Carroll,
To a fellow Dookie….just when you thought we had a realistic shot at a final four next year..Elliot Williams transfers..hopefully the younger Curry will help fill some of the void next year along with some highly recruited talent (I doubt Kyle will stay past this year).
fleming
July 24th, 2009
4:10 pm
McFann :Ô:
Can Kotsay bat cleanup
AustinBrave
July 24th, 2009
4:10 pm
Carroll- Sure like the title. Think I will. Its 5 oclock somewhere.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
4:10 pm
Lew………concerning your 10:13am posting, I cant speak for others……….however I have repeatedly stated that while I opposed the Brooks Conrad demotion……that single move “in itself” isnt going to doom the Braves season.
However, what that move “did signal” was a SNEAK PREVIEW of what lies ahead (roster moves that will be coming up in the next few weeks that the Braves have to make). For instance, both Jeff Bennett and Buddy Carlyle will be soon coming off the DL. They will both be activated and rejoin Peter Moylan as pitchers Bobby Cox will “use’ in the 6th and 7th innings in crucial situations.
I feel that Peter Moylan, Jeff Bennett, and Buddy Carlyle do not need to be pitching for the Braves. They are not dependable nor consistent. In crucial situations, more times than not, they will be rocked. Check their stats. Remember their meltdowns that have cost the Braves a number of games.
What began with Greg Norton being added to the Braves roster right before the All-Star Break in Colorado (while demoting a speedy pinch running option and bunter in Gregor Blanco)……..and continued after the All-Star Break with Greg Norton (5 for 46 thus far in the season) being given important pinch hitting at-bats over Brooks Conrad (11 for 32, batting .344 with 1 double, 2 triples, and 2 homers). Last Saturday’s game against the Mets where Norton struck out on two fastballs down the middle with the bases loaded and 2 outs with the Mets up 2-1……sealed the fate on Greg Norton, in my opinion. Yet the powers that be disagree with me.
And yesterday morning, when I woke up, I read that Kelly Johnson was promoted and Brooks Conrad was demoted. As I said yesterday, while I not a fan of Kelly Johnson’s ability to hit, I do feel that he can contribute more than Greg Norton. However, not at the expense of Brooks Conrad, who has PROVED to be a valued bat off the bench in his limited time with Atlanta. Dude is a hot hand, you rid that horse until he slows down. You dont jump on a horse (Greg Norton) who has yet to start running all year long.
I think that the scouting report on a hot Braves player (who isnt one of “Bobby’s boys”) is to wait for Bobby to bench them, so he can give one of “his boys” at-bats to “get them going”. When the Chicago series right before the All-Star Break started, Matt Diaz was in a 13 for 26 stretch. Does Bobby continue to start Diaz over Francoeur? Of course not, he inserts “his boy’ Jeff Francoeur back in right field in order to “get him going”. No wondered Diaz cooled off during the Colorado series.
Brooks Conrad was 11 for 32 with 5 extra base hits since his call-up…….yet who does Bobby Cox start using as his valued pinch hitter off the bench after the All-Star Break? Greg “Mr. 5 for 46″ Norton. No wonder Conrad was 0 for 1 in the 7 games after the All-Star Break (he did have 1 walk in his other pinch hitting appearance) before he was demoted yesterday……..he cooled off because he didnt get a chance to play.
Only Bobby Cox can cool a hot player by not playing him (especially if the hot player is trying to take playing time from one of his “boys”). So Bobby sits them for a week (so a BUM like Greg Norton can get valued pinch hitting at-bats). And then he has the nerve to say to the reporters “I had a tough decision to make yesterday”. TOUGH?: What was SO FREAKING TOUGH about yesterday’s decision? If was a NO BRAINER. Greg Norton is a BUM.
Some of you really have no idea what lies ahead in the next couple of weeks. Some of the coming moves are going to accelerate the “ship is sinking” process. YOU CAN BANK ON IT. All you have to do is look at what has happened in the recent moves. Just because the Braves have won 6 of the past 8 (we should have won all 8 if Bobby had pushed the right buttons)……does not mean that the Braves will continue playing that way, especially given the effect of what the moves recently made, coupled with the moves that are soon going to be made.
I stand behind my statement last night that “Our season is over it”.
monty
July 24th, 2009
4:10 pm
Did I see a Paul Lentz sighting on the old blog? Get’um going Paul! Ole blog kind of boring right now!
McLouth of the South
July 24th, 2009
4:11 pm
I know what a left-handed glove looks like, but a left-handed bat? Kotsay uses one you say?
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
4:11 pm
fleming……………concerning you 12:15pm posting comparing Jimmy Rollins’ first half struggles to Kelly Johnson’s leaves out a few “differences”.
First Rollins is a Gold Glove winning, former “recent” MVP who was a key clog on the Phillies World Championship team last year. Rollins has put up some “consistent” numbers from 2004-2008. It is that kind of “excellent” track record, over a period of 5 STRAIGHT YEARS, that warranted Charlie Manuel to be patient with Rollins. Since the Braves swept the Phillies a few weeks back, Rollins has started to “pick up the pace”.
Kelly Johnson plays inferior defense at second. Plus he isnt the “base stealer” that Rollins is. Plus he doesnt have the “body of work” (ok, so Kelly had a decent 2007-2008). Jeff Fancoeur had a decent 2006-2007 and we all know what happened to him.
I “understand” what some on here were trying to do with the Kelly-Rollins comparison. However, Rollins is a MUCH BETTER PLAYER than Kelly will ever be.
Greg Norton
July 24th, 2009
4:11 pm
I’m looking forward to getting into tonight’s game.
monty
July 24th, 2009
4:11 pm
Right on cue!
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
4:11 pm
cabravesfan, they’re giving the guys at AA time to improve before they promote Renee Jasper-Flusterburg. They don’t wanna demoralize the AA guys…
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
4:11 pm
OK, which one of you conjured our dear friend up from parts unknown? It was such a nice day…
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
4:11 pm
We can always count on Carroll Rogers to put something other than a bunch of stats in her blog. Thanks!
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:12 pm
fleming
That must be an imposter, since I am Paul. Can’t you tell??
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
4:12 pm
I know we all have good memories of Mark Kotsay, but the man’s playing horribly. He’s got 5 RBIs and is slugging .324. If we would’ve been watching that all season we’d be calling for him to get the ol’ Jeff Francoeur Special.
Roman Gal
July 24th, 2009
4:12 pm
cab-
He’s was just drafted this year. And I have no idea why he isn’t in Rome yet…maybe they’re just waiting for me to get there so he’ll have someone to show him around Rome when he gets there.
keylargo
July 24th, 2009
4:12 pm
Nah, Wayne might have been “Fake Paul Lentz” last night for a while but Wayne has a job. Paul Lentz is out of High School for summer vacation.
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
4:13 pm
fleming–
Hmm…I don’t know. Well, only one way to find out!
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
4:13 pm
Shamus-
or maybe they just want to keep the laughter to a minimum? You know kids these days…so sensitive. Wouldn’t want to hurt Rainbow Justa-Wasteofspace’s feelings…
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
4:13 pm
That’s a 10 paragrapher from Paul Lentz. Whew…
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
4:13 pm
YOUR RIGHT WAYNE IM WILLIEG AND WHERE DID YOU FIND TIME TO WRITE THAT PAUL LENTZ POST!?
fleming
July 24th, 2009
4:13 pm
Paul Lentz – concerning you 12:15pm posting comparing Jimmy Rollins’ first half struggles to Kelly Johnson’s leaves out a few “differences”.
Yes but the comparison was based on short term stats which seem to be a favorite of yours
njbraves
July 24th, 2009
4:13 pm
Lentz posted that on the other blog too. get a life man.
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:13 pm
damn
McLouth of the South
July 24th, 2009
4:14 pm
“Rollins is a Gold Glove winning, former recent MVP who was a key clog on the Phillies World Championship team last year.”
I imagine J-Roll does some dancin’, but he ain’t no clogger
fleming
July 24th, 2009
4:15 pm
Wayne in Utah – That must be an imposter, since I am Paul. Can’t you tell??
Maybe Wayne in Utah is the impostor.
njbraves
July 24th, 2009
4:15 pm
Paul Lentz….you’re all MORONS!! I am always RIGHT…ALWAYS!! I started the FRANK Wren Bandwagon!!! I DID it!! MORONS
njbraves
July 24th, 2009
4:16 pm
I just wanted to sum up what paul will say for the rest of the day.
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
4:16 pm
Piedmont, if we wanna go prospect-by-prospect, Wallace is pretty comparable to Freeman (corner IF w/bat), the Mortensen kid is a sinker/slider righty that has started but is probably a reliever long-term from what I’ve gathered, so it’s Medlen if you want to stick to comparing him to guys on his developmental level, and Cordier/Lyman if you want younger cats. The other guy, Petersen, is a projectable corner OF, which we don’t really have…I’d say a Luis Sumoza type player.
In terms of value, it’s probably Freeman/Rohrbough/Sumoza (like Efrim pointed out). The last spot can be pretty interchangeable since we don’t have much position depth at Rome or Myrtle…
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
4:16 pm
njbraves……….the recent moves are an indication of what lies ahead with other roster moves that will be made in the next few weeks. If you cant see how potentially destructive the up coming moves will be to the Braves chances to make a move……..then I dont know what to tell you. Frank Wren caving in to Bobby’s desire to get “his boys” back is “writing on the wall” to what is going to happen next. You can BANK ON IT.
KennyP
July 24th, 2009
4:16 pm
Pretty sure Paul beat Carroll in words today
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
4:17 pm
First Rollins is a Gold Glove winning, former “recent” MVP who was a key clog
I think you mean cog. A clog is a Dutch show
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
4:17 pm
“”Lentz posted that on the other blog too. get a life man.”"
I failed to realize this. Wonder if not reading either one had anything to do with it?
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
4:18 pm
Ahhh McLouth of the South beat me to it….funnier too
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:18 pm
keylargo
Somebody (shrink, I think) made a statement last night that I was Paul. So, I went along. When he didn’t return for a while, I truly was hoping that I was a skitzo and maybe I WAS Paul. So, I thought if I repressed the desire to be Paul, he would go away. It seemed to be working for a long time…..but alas, even I couldn’t write that much BS. Maybe Braveheart or N8 could write that much, but it ain’t in me, I guess.
It was fun while it lasted.
(now, I hope he doesn’t think this means I will actually read any of his bull, because it doesn’t and I won’t.)
fleming
July 24th, 2009
4:19 pm
Wayne
You have to prove that you’re Paul. Do you know how to spell Moron
KC
July 24th, 2009
4:20 pm
WITHOUT QUESTION, the Braves should place Norton on waivers, and claim Kotsay!!! With right-handed hitting O.Infante due back very soon, Norton is less important. But frankly, he’s not important anyway given that he can’t hit the broad side of Sam’s Club this year.
njbraves
July 24th, 2009
4:20 pm
Paul Lentz…you have no idea what moves will be made. Some of these guys have to pitch, whether you like it or not. They can’t get rid of all of them. And another thing that’s bugging me about you, you keep bringing up Hampton as a goo non sign by Wren. FW offered Hampton more money than the Astros did. He chose to play in Houston to be closer to his family. So please stop saying you were defending FW’s decision not to resign Hampton. Braves would have been better off with Hampton than KK. They could have used the extra money for a bat.
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
July 24th, 2009
4:20 pm
Thanks, Steve (and Efrim). I understand the trade from the Cards’ perspective. They’re tied for first, want to keep Albert Pujols happy, and think Holliday is the last piece they need to make a run in the postseason — even if you lose him in two months. If the Braves were in the same spot in the standings, they might make that deal. If you’re 6.5 games out, however, and your system has already been depleted, I think not.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
4:20 pm
*shoe…..not show
Chop Chop
July 24th, 2009
4:21 pm
i thnk therz a bit of pl lntz n all of us…itz th prt we medicte w/booz n drgz n aggrav8 w/ slf-loathin n h8red of manknd
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
4:21 pm
Maybe Paul Lentz is one of DOB’s aliases on here
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
4:23 pm
No prob, Piedmont. Not sure how highly regarded Cordier or Lyman are, but IMO they could be useful as relievers down the road…
Another Heyward v. Stanton piece:
To me, this is like the Braves trading Freddie Freeman, Cole Rohrbough and whoever, for 2 months of Matt Holliday.
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
4:23 pm
Oops, that was Efrim’s statement, LOL! Here’s the Heyward v. Stanton piece:
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2009/7/24/961747/prospect-smackdown-jason-heyward
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:24 pm
Alabama
He did throw the man a compliment later last night…..kinda like throwing gas on a flame.
McLouth of the South
July 24th, 2009
4:24 pm
Wayne he just called you a Moron. Kick his azz! Fight on the blog!
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
4:24 pm
Great new blogage C-Rod. Thank you
The Bird and Indian
July 24th, 2009
4:25 pm
I used to actually read most of Paul’s posts. I just don’t have the time anymore. I’m scrolling down and then see a 10 paragraph post and automatically know it’s Paul the poker player without looking.
CB
July 24th, 2009
4:25 pm
Chop Chop, I’m getting a headache translating,lol.
monty
July 24th, 2009
4:26 pm
Comparing Kelly to Rollins is a huge stretch. This KJ thing depending on how it plays out will make or break BC in the eyes of many. If KJ is allowed to start ever in place of Prado(Prado goes 3 games without a hit) and hits for one week like gangbusters and gets his starting job back, then goes into his “death roll” the fans will have BC’s head! Then again if he hits like gangbusters the rest of the season he’ll be proclaimed best coach ever, I suppose. My money is on Prado.
Joey
July 24th, 2009
4:26 pm
Exactly right UNCBrave. I have been ranting about this since yesterday morning. In a career full of head-scratching or even moranic decisions, sending Brooks Conrad back down to get KJ back to Atlanta is possibly the worst. In the middle of the best run in about 3 years that Conrad helped ignite? I love the Braves but Bobby Cox is hard to stomach.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
4:26 pm
jeffrey d……….I meant to say “cog” instead of clog. It was a typo.
Damn, lol, you guys are really something with correcting my typos, lol. I’ve seen some TERRIBLE spelling by other posters, I mean some REALLY TERRIBLE postings. Yet very few postings when it comes to correcting them, lol.
I write a “novel” (as some of you say)…..yet you guys can pick up on “one typo”, lol.
Hey, no biggie, lol. I have no problem with you guys pointing it out. All it does is motivate me to make sure that I eliminate typos from future postings. After all, if I want you guys to read my postings, then you guys have every right to “demand” that I make postings that arent filled with typos (just like I have a right to “demand” that the Braves make better decisions then they did yesterday when it came to keeping Greg Norton over Brooks Conrad).
I appreciate you guys keeping me on my toes with pointing out the typos. If it improves the quality of my postings, I’m all for it.
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:26 pm
I am not sure if the Cards needed somebody to protect Pujols bad enough to give up a “Freeman plus” package??? Just seems to be a stiff price.
WTG Billy Beane! Nice job.
Train Wreck Bystander
July 24th, 2009
4:27 pm
September call-ups just around the corner, and you guys are dreaming about paring down the roster. It will soon be stuffed to the gills with all your favorite AAA & AAAA players.
IOW, we could have both Norton & Kotsay.
njbraves
July 24th, 2009
4:27 pm
Lentz…do you have brain damage??
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:29 pm
McLouth
Kinda like beating your forehead against a brick wall, it would be. I think I’ll pass.
John
July 24th, 2009
4:29 pm
Sweet Baby Jeebus…PLEASE…do NOT let Kelly Johnson be in the starting lineup tonight….there could well be one of them nucular meltdowns around here if… “Mr Mojo” …gets the starting nod….tia
travis
July 24th, 2009
4:29 pm
I went to visit my mom in the nursing home and in the corner was a little old lady muttering “morons…morons” and typing rapidly on an old laptop. I think I found Paul!
Same Old Stuff
July 24th, 2009
4:30 pm
01. Call someone a moron or an idiot. – check
02. Instruct readers to go back to a past blog to see I was right. – check
03. Mention that no one agreed with me, but I stood in the face of adversity. – check
04. Regurgitate what other bloggers have written but claim it as my own individual thought. – check
05. Drag out something I could say in two sentences into at least half a page. – check
06. Throw in a few LOLs. – check
07. Stroke ego. – check
08. Put some quotation marks around a few words (not because I’m quoting anyone, but because quotation marks are pretty). – check
09. State my mission (to help the Braves by granting them use of my baseball knowledge). – check
10. Put a few words in all caps for no apparent reason. – check
11. Stroke ego once more to make sure everyone knows I’m intelligent. – check
12. Come up with something new and snazzy to keep it fresh (I’ll use suck a$$ for a while). – check
13. Hit submit comment and sit back with smug sense of satisfaction -check
14. Lather, rinse, repeat – check
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:31 pm
njbraves
Your doing what I tried doing a few weeks back. Reason with an a-hole. You will only be frustrated in the end, my friend.
If you just disregard a pest, it will eventually go away. Kinda like a worrysome fly on a hot summer day.
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
4:31 pm
IOW, we could have both Norton & Kotsay.
And Brooks Conrad too! And Wes Timmons and Van Pope! OMG we’d have the grittiest white guy no-skill team ever!
CB
July 24th, 2009
4:31 pm
That article was very complimentary to Heyward, nice read.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
4:31 pm
Paul – I usually let typos slide. But not when they make something hilarious.
Like Jimmy Rollins and his clogs. Or Chipper and Yunel making bread in the doughout. Or the classic but possibly overquoted your and idiot
Joey
July 24th, 2009
4:32 pm
Monty, KJ has never hit like gangbusters for more than a three-week stretch in his career. His average has been steadily going down the last two years, obviously since NL pitchers have him figured him out. One of the anouncers said Bobby wanted him instead of Conrad for his experience. Oh, he’s experienced all right – in dropping routine fly balls and muffing grounders.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
4:32 pm
njbraves……….cant you read the writing on the wall? Given what has happened recently with Bobby getting 2 of “his boys” (Kelly Johnson and Greg Norton) back……..what makes you think that Jeff Bennett and Buddy Carlyle (2 more of “Bobby’s boys”) wont be joining another of “his boys” (Peter Moylan) back in the bullpen soon? They will form a “lethal” 3some. However, instead of being “lethal” to the other team…….they will be “lethal” to our chances to win games.
You really dont get it, do you? If Frank Wren wasnt intent on allowing Bobby to get “his boys” back, then there is NO FREAKING WAY that Greg “Mr. 5 for 46″ would be on the roster right now. There is no way that Kelly Johnson would be on the roster either (because you know that Bobby will make sure that Kelly gets some at-bats to “get him going”).
So the ship has already sailed on this season. You can bank on it.
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
4:32 pm
In my euphoria I forgot Reid Gorecki and Matt Young…can’t wait for the infusion of grittiness this team needs!
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:32 pm
John
I don’t think you will see KJ starting until Chipper takes a day off.
McLouth of the South
July 24th, 2009
4:34 pm
“If it improves the quality of my postings, Im all for it.”
Only way this happens is if your house burns down with your computer in it
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
4:34 pm
I write a “novel” (as some of you say)…..yet you guys can pick up on “one typo”, lol Paul Lentz
It’s getting beyond the point of a novel. It’s more like the Harry Potter series.
Lunatic Fringe
July 24th, 2009
4:34 pm
cabraves fan/Shamus
It is easy to butcher someones name when they are irrelevant to the team and gets little press time, but you should probably ask someone who knows about the guy, like Paul, who knows all, before you totally trash him. Though I doubt anyone really noticed the mis-spelling.
flange1
July 24th, 2009
4:35 pm
Steve, but to make that gritty white guy team complete, we would need:
Wait for it
Wait for it
RYAN FREEL!
Let’s go get him and make Wayne happy!
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:35 pm
Steve
What a team!
bravesfan27
July 24th, 2009
4:35 pm
I Have not heard anything of maybe puttin kk in the bullpen and when Huddy is ready make him the 5th stater
McLouth of the South
July 24th, 2009
4:35 pm
“You really dont get it, do you?”
Pot, meet kettle…
Bruce Dickinson
July 24th, 2009
4:35 pm
I got a fever! And the only prescription is… tonight’s lineup.
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
4:36 pm
It’s getting beyond the point of a novel. It’s more like the Harry Potter series.
Except that he’s re-issued the first book seven times instead of writing seven different ones…
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:36 pm
flange1
What a buddy!!!
John
July 24th, 2009
4:37 pm
Wayne
I hope you’re right…(but I’d add Kotchman to the possible day-off list also)
RHR
July 24th, 2009
4:37 pm
Does Brayan Pena have a Brayan Pena?
I heard it was MFIKY.
MFIKY, however, does not need no damn Brayan Pena.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
4:37 pm
I love this time of the day…new blog…its Friday…big Braves game tonight…Vazquez on the mound….my co-worker is gone for the day and I ain’t doin sh*t all for the rest of the day….
Except blog about the Braves
fleming
July 24th, 2009
4:37 pm
monty
No one compared Rollins to KJ. Stats were given that compared Rollins’ first half to KJ’s first half as a reminder to anyone who tries to use short term stats to determine a players potential. Using those stats, KJ actually had a better first half that Rollins
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:37 pm
3.5 hours to game time…..
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
4:38 pm
Lunatic Fringe-
or we can ask Roman Gal-she seems very…intimate with him
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
4:38 pm
Except that he’s re-issued the first book seven times instead of writing seven different ones…
And you go and one-up me….hahaha, perfect
RHR
July 24th, 2009
4:38 pm
Nova Steve – I’m right there with ya.
keylargo
July 24th, 2009
4:39 pm
The Three Faces of Eve vs. The Two Faces of WayneFromUtah
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:39 pm
John
I do think that is how Bobby will get him some AB’s. And the ocassionall double switch. Maybe even a rest of Prado once in a while, if KJ seems to be coming around.
travis
July 24th, 2009
4:39 pm
Typed the same thing three times and forgot he just typed it…we will see it again in just a moment. Paul, apparently you thnink responses to your blog mean we really want to have conversations with you. Sorry for the inconvienance. We don’t.
CB
July 24th, 2009
4:39 pm
I think Paul Lentz is an employee of AJC sent here to get hits on the old blog and it appears to be working. Keep it up guys, DOB is probably somewhere laughing.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
4:40 pm
Does Brayan Pena have a Brayan Pena?
It’s his twin brother Andruw Jones
Lew
July 24th, 2009
4:40 pm
Alabama Brave-I don’t really think that DOB has time to be himself and Paul Lentz. Honestly, I’m not sure how Paul Lentz has the time to be Paul Lentz. Cloning, perhaps? Split personality?
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:41 pm
key
After all this pretending to be “he who must not be named”, I think I will reintroduce my alter ego, the famed “Proton”, who is always positive about the Braves!
Fred
July 24th, 2009
4:41 pm
Paul L., There is absolutely no need for you to repeat yourself so many times regarding how you feel about certain players/roster decisions. Anybody who reads this blog knows exactly how you feel about Francouer, Conrad, Bennett, Moylan, Carlyle, etc. Nobody else on this blog repeats themselves as frequently as you. Please, please, for the sake of everyone else on this blog, just state your opinion once and let it be! There is no need to post ad nauseum all day and night, especially because you aren’t going to convince others to share your opinion based on how many times you repeat yourself. In fact, people will respect you more if you take this advice.
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
4:42 pm
Oh, and before I check out to do some work…Chop Chop, hilarious stuff.
Neutron
July 24th, 2009
4:42 pm
I’m thinking .500 sounds about right.
njbraves
July 24th, 2009
4:42 pm
Paul Lentz…who exactly do you want to pitch oit of the bullpen?? It can’t always be the same two guys.
John
July 24th, 2009
4:42 pm
I’m hearing the starting lineup is:
1. K Johnson 2B
2. G Norman 1B
3. K Johnson SS
4. G Norman 3B
5. K Johnson CF
6. G Norman LF
7. K Johnson RF
8. B Pocoroba C
9. P Moylan P (Given a rare staring nod)
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
4:43 pm
cabravesfan – seem to be a bit obsessed with RG’s guy- must be something there in your subconscious.
njbraves
July 24th, 2009
4:43 pm
Wayne in Utah….You’re right. I just can’t stand this moron.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
4:43 pm
Wayne in Utah!
“3.5 hours until game time”
Atta boy…Glad to see your on top of things…
curtis jones
July 24th, 2009
4:44 pm
I think all this Kotchman trade talk is hilarious. What contending team would want him? But if some GM is drunk enough to take him, I say go for it.
Greg Norman
July 24th, 2009
4:44 pm
Think the Mets choke?
Wait’ll you see me, mate!
flange1
July 24th, 2009
4:44 pm
Go Wayne Go!
Chop Chop, these posts are great!
By the way, how does one become one of “Bobby’s Boys” (kind of sounds like gay porn, huh)
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
4:44 pm
at least Greg Norman can still hit the ball
Lew
July 24th, 2009
4:44 pm
Wayne-That Proton move would probably result in the creation of N8 Neutron.
John
July 24th, 2009
4:44 pm
Dayum…I meant Norton….well….so much for that
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
4:45 pm
VJ-
Hi
It’s not RG’s guy I’m interested in…she can have him
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
4:45 pm
I see we’re convincing Greg Norman to leave golf and sign a contract with the Braves. Bold move, let’s see if it pays off.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
4:45 pm
The Braves have Greg Norman?
Sweet!
That’s an easy one for the organist. Just play the Jaws theme every time he strides toward home plate.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
4:45 pm
Joey……….Bobby wanted Kelly back because he is one of “his boys”. Bobby wasnt going to get rid of Greg Norton, so Conrad was the odd man out.
It’s “survival of the unfittest” time.
njbraves………..you asked “how can I predict what is going to happen”? When it comes to roster moves concerning “Bobby’s boys”…all I have to do is go back and look at what happened in the recent past with “Bobby’s boys”.
Ryan Langerhans, Pete Orr, Chris Woodward, Blaine Boyer, Micah McBride, Scott Thorman, Jeff Francoeur, Kelly Johnson, Greg Norton, Peter Moylan, Jeff Bennett, Buddy Carlyle, and Julio Franco (his last stay with the Braves). And these “examples” of “Bobby’s boys” are just from the past couple of years.
So knowing that the above “Bobby’s boys” got extensive playing time DESPITE showing how much they SUCK………..what makes you think that Frank Wren wont activate Jeff Bennett and Buddy Carlyle? What makes you think that Bobby wont continue to use Greg Norton as a pinch hitter and give Kelly Johnson at-bats at the expense of more productive players?
I am making my prediction based on an extensive track record when it comes to how Bobby has managed in the past. I just didnt make predictions based on a whim, lol.
John
July 24th, 2009
4:45 pm
Biff threw me off….on the whole thing !!
Same Old Stuff
July 24th, 2009
4:45 pm
Paul Lentz – Do you think the Braves will make the playoffs this year? I can’t trust the opinions of any of the idiots who blog here.
BL
July 24th, 2009
4:45 pm
Today’s blog has wore me out. Hope we win and everyone have a good one. 15% of the bloggers post 90% of the useful information
Russell
July 24th, 2009
4:45 pm
The Braves offense has been “HOT” lately, that is what has been carrying them. They will not stay that way the rest of the year. What the Braves need is consistantsy from the “Big” names: Chipper, McCann, McCloth. Those 3 guys must produce and produce consistantly for the Braves to do anything. Prado, Escobar, & Diaz will cool off eventually. Sending Conrad down made NO sense!
McLouth of the South
July 24th, 2009
4:45 pm
Or you could be “Protein” in honor of the mess on Peter Paul’s monitor…
njbraves
July 24th, 2009
4:46 pm
Fact of the matter is, everyone ,not named Soriano, in the Braves bullpen is hit or miss. Not much we or they can do about it.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 24th, 2009
4:46 pm
cabravesfan -
You’re on early…u still at work?
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:46 pm
John
We don’t have Greg Norman anymore…..(sorry, couldn’t resist)
Nova Steve
Always glad to be of service to the blog. (I could have said 3.5 hours of paging past PL posts before gametime)
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
4:47 pm
Curtis,
You have an obsession with Kotch Dog.
Dude is what he is. Average. He’s below average offensively (for a first baseman), but well above average defensively. So we’ll call him average.
Luckily, he typically bats seventh or eighth and the Braves have a SS, 2B and C who are all WELL ABOVE AVERAGE offensively. Hopefully it evens things out a bit. It has lately anyway.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
4:47 pm
jeffrey d…………at least I try to put postings out there that I feel will help IMPROVE the Braves……….unlike a number of other posters who make postings PROMOTING playing time for the “favorite” players, despite the fact that they SUCK and that they DO NOT help the Braves win games.
flange1
July 24th, 2009
4:47 pm
I don’t think his name is Micah McBride, DA, at least look up his name if you keep using it.
MORON
BOOM!
Russell
July 24th, 2009
4:48 pm
Paul Lentz, I couldn’t agree more with your comments regarding “Bobby’s Boys” It always amazes me how he will take someone out of the lineup who is red-hot just to get some at bats for someone who is ice cold!
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
4:48 pm
cabravesfan – you don’t look well – maybe you should go home!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
4:48 pm
Same Old Stuff
July 24th, 2009
4:45 pm
Paul Lentz – Do you think the Braves will make the playoffs this year? I can’t trust the opinions of any of the idiots who blog here.
YOUR an idiot…go blog somewhere else if ya don’t like it here!
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
4:49 pm
Heath-
Yes I am…not even 2:00 yet- and I get to sit in Friday traffic on the way home! Whoo Hoo!
(I’m usually on during the day- just haven’t been overly motivated today)
Lunatic Fringe
July 24th, 2009
4:49 pm
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
4:47 pm
jeffrey d…………at least I try to put postings out there that I feel will help IMPROVE the Braves……….
I hate to break this to you, but your posting have no affect on how the Braves perform
travis
July 24th, 2009
4:49 pm
Paul, if the Braves make the post season will you agree to leave the blog for one year? That’s all Bobby and Frank are waiting for so they can put the real good players in the lineup.
Lew
July 24th, 2009
4:49 pm
Paul-Your posts will help the Braves? Finally got a hold of Wren, did we?
John
July 24th, 2009
4:49 pm
Ok..I gotta leave in a few minutes….SOMEBODY please….post the starting lineup….the suspense is killing me !!!… ( And….Greg Norman)
RHR
July 24th, 2009
4:49 pm
I must have been out of the office when everyone decided Kotchman was the worst 1B alive.
No surprise there…
I hope you all read the vent today – http://projects.ajc.com/vent/sports/braves/2009/07/24/
Prado at 1st…Conrad at 2nd…Kotchman on the bench. I know Bobby has forgot more baseball then I know but it seems so obvious.
Instead of platooning Diaz, move him in at 1b for Kotchman everyday.
It’s time to move Chipper to 1st. It opens a spot for Prado and Conrad to play everyday and moves Kotchman to his rightful spot sitting next to Norton on the bench.
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
4:50 pm
VJ-
I wish. Unfortunatly I have to be careful with my work time- I’m taking a few days off in August so I can’t bail too early today
nfieldr
July 24th, 2009
4:50 pm
I’m not convinced that we need Mark Kotsay, but I’m all for claiming Jamie Kotsay off waivers.
njbraves
July 24th, 2009
4:51 pm
Paul Lentz…KJ has been back for one day and got a hit in his only AB. Yet, you have already decided that he will get 4 starts a week at 2nd. Give me a break. You’re a MORON . You are assuming what will happen. You rattle off the names of a bunch of so-so players and use them as your proof?? And who the hell is Micah McBride?? Get a name right if you’re going to use it. Yeah, Moylan is struggling now, but he has been pretty solid for most of his tenure with the Braves. You complain that he is overused, but you don’t want anyone else to pitch because you say they all stink. Who do younwant to pitch???
Heath (Cleveland)
July 24th, 2009
4:52 pm
cabravesfan -
Ooooohhh. So, you gonna be crabby later?
Same Old Stuff
July 24th, 2009
4:52 pm
Nova Scotia Steve – I’ve been blogging here for two years. Apparently you don’t get the concept of sarcasm. Thanks for taking the moron bait though. It just caught the wrong fish.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
4:52 pm
flange1………….you are correct, it’s Macay McBride, not Micah McBride. Thanks for the correction.
The Brooks Conrad Sweepstakes
July 24th, 2009
4:52 pm
You Could Be a Winner!
travis
July 24th, 2009
4:53 pm
Gonna need a good fielding first baseman even more if Huddy comes back. Sinker ballers create lots of grounders and Yunel has been spraying it around prety good lately. Lots of one hoppers against Giants.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
4:53 pm
If Greg Norman had 45 at-bats this season for the Braves, how many hits would he have?
Likely zero, right? Maybe one miracle hit?
Norton has five.
So our professional pinch hitter is BARELY a better option than a 53-year-old golfer who has never played baseball in his life? Sweet.
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:53 pm
John
We will hopefully “have” the LINEUP from our blogmeister “Carroll” SOON!
Carroll Rogers
July 24th, 2009
4:53 pm
Lineup:
1. McLouth CF
2. Prado 2B
3. Jones 3B
4. McCann C
5. Escobar SS
6. Anderson LF
7. Diaz RF
8. Kotchman 1B
9. Vazquez P
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
4:54 pm
Russell………..thanks for your show of support with your 4:48pm posting. Bobby not using hot bench players in favor of “his boys” (who are stinking up the place), while not surprising anymore, still continues to amaze me, lol.
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
4:54 pm
Heath-
depends on how much I drink…
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:54 pm
WOW!!!
njbraves
July 24th, 2009
4:55 pm
There’s a part of me that wanted KJ playing 2nd and hitting in the 2 hole, just to see everyone lose their minds.
Bruce Dickinson
July 24th, 2009
4:55 pm
Paul- His name was Macay McBride. Micah McBride was an Irish cover ID that Michael Westen used in the show Burn Notice.
RHR
July 24th, 2009
4:55 pm
Damn Wayne, that was good.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
4:55 pm
Oh well.
McCann is due to hit a bomb off a lefty. Might as well be tonight.
njbraves
July 24th, 2009
4:55 pm
Paul Lentz…good call on KJ getting a bunch of playing time. You were right as usual.
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:55 pm
Dang it, none of Bobby’s Boys got into the starting lineup!!!
John
July 24th, 2009
4:56 pm
Thx CR…I can NOW go out for a nice relaxing meal….
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
4:56 pm
Wayne,
Be sure to use your powers for good. Not evil.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 24th, 2009
4:57 pm
cabravesfan -
Instead of being crabby, you could always go get so crab tonight??
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
4:57 pm
RHR
It was scary. I hit the submit comment button, and bam, there was the lineup.
njbraves
Me too on KJ being in the 2 hole…
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
4:57 pm
My God I just realized….
Garet Anderson is truly a professional
Russell
July 24th, 2009
4:57 pm
I truly believe that Bobby’s “loyalty” to a player and decisions to stick with that player have hurt the Braves terribly. If a player sucks, he sucks, no matter how much PT he gets!
NORRIS
July 24th, 2009
4:57 pm
norman is not in the lineup. whats up with that? haahhahaha
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
4:58 pm
cabravesfan – good for you, having some time off coming soon. I hope you have fun plans.
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
4:58 pm
Heath-
unfortunatly not in the budget…you might like me b****y though
NORRIS
July 24th, 2009
4:59 pm
are we hearing any trade rumors for the braves? the braves are in this thing and we need to make a move of some kind. I still say trade kotchman and get a first baseman with a little something something.
Loaf Garret on a blackberry from batting practice
July 24th, 2009
4:59 pm
I guess you didn’t get the memo, Wayne. I’m Bobby’s favorite boy. I’m his Brayan Pena. He always puts me in the lineup. Unless I erase my name and tell him to put someone else in so I can chill.
Salamander
July 24th, 2009
4:59 pm
Bruce Dickinson –
Here is the lineup:
1. Genghis Khan
2. Run to the Hills
3. The Trooper
4. 2 Minutes to Midnight
5. Caught Somewhere in Time
6. The Clairvoyant
7. Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter
8. Fear of the Dark
9. Javier Vazquez
Carroll Rogers
July 24th, 2009
5:00 pm
wow, that’s awesome, posting the lineup as Wayne in Utah was telling John I’d deliver it. I’m early by the way. Game’s not til 8.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 24th, 2009
5:00 pm
cabravesfan -
Too bad, I’d love to get crabs with you.
sri
July 24th, 2009
5:00 pm
I think Lentz is N8. havent seen N8 around for a while and he was the only one who used to post novels before Lentz showed up. though most of N8’s posts were logical and fun to read (though you needed a prosac afterwards)
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
5:01 pm
chilidog
That was some scary stuff.
I once “shot” a pidgeon from it’s perch with my finger, and the instant I said “boom”, he fell to the ground like a rock. Everybody around looked at me like, “what did you just do?”
In truth, the pidgeon was dropping for some morsel of food.
But it sure felt like I shot him. (thanks for being on cue, Carroll!)
Heath (Cleveland)
July 24th, 2009
5:01 pm
cabravsefan -
Uh….that’s not what I meant…
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
5:01 pm
VJ-
not sure what I’m doing- just know I’m not in the office which works for me…
Heath (Cleveland)
July 24th, 2009
5:01 pm
…meant dinner. The other thing…. uh, not so much.
The A Bomb
July 24th, 2009
5:02 pm
Lentz — YOU STILL TODAY DO NOT KNOW WHAT WREN IS WORKING ON.
I’ll say it again — no MLB GM would attack the stretch run with a “top” pinch hitter who’s 5 for 46. No one who wants to keep his job would stand pat.
Power arm; Pinch hitter. He’s got things on the fire.
As far as Bobby having “boys” — every manager has personal favorites. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. Happens in Little League, High School, College and the Pros. It happens in the workplace. It happens everywhere. It’s the part of life that SUCKS for those of use who are not in the favored group. You learn to live with it or move on.
dogsbrekky
July 24th, 2009
5:02 pm
Wayne (UT) – are you sure you are not in the same hotel room as said blogger, Ms Rogers ?
I am buying a mega-millions ticket and share it with you if we strike it big, if not you can not worry about the 50 cents
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
5:02 pm
Heath-
I know what you meant (that made me laugh though)
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
5:03 pm
Sorry about that Loaf. My mistake for shore.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 24th, 2009
5:03 pm
cabravesfan -
Though….if there weren’t any crabs…
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
5:03 pm
Wizard in Utah,
You have the gift my friend. You have the gift.
Chopdawg
July 24th, 2009
5:04 pm
Monty–you mean, the beer that made Mil Famy walk us??
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
5:04 pm
Heath – do I have to have a talk with you? (And watch out for wrath of Tom O’Hawke)
KC
July 24th, 2009
5:04 pm
Tonight’s starting lineup:
1 – Pete Orr – 3B
2 – Ruben Gotay – 2B
3 – Raul Mondesi – RF
4 – Scott Thorman – LF
5 – Greg Norton – 1B
6 – Ryan Langerhanz – CF
7 – Chris Woodward – SS
8 – Corky Miller – C
dogsbrekky
July 24th, 2009
5:04 pm
Greg Norman and the Braves
Please do not mention the shark on this blog again
Brings back many horrid memories from 1996, okay
John
July 24th, 2009
5:04 pm
Ain’t nuttin’ funnier….than ‘accidental” humor…and with that admission…I’m goin’ to eat…
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
5:05 pm
dogsbrekky
Hey, I will keep my fingers crossed….and I am good for the 50 cents.
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
5:05 pm
later John (sorry about the humor at your expense…)
Roman Gal
July 24th, 2009
5:05 pm
Though I doubt anyone really noticed the mis-spelling. Lunatic Fringe
You are wrong, my friend.
she seems very…intimate with him cab
Not yet…
seem to be a bit obsessed with RG’s guy- must be something there in your subconscious. Vinings Jim
I agree. cab, you’d better watch it!
Greg Norman
July 24th, 2009
5:06 pm
There’s some water.
Let’s hit a ball into it.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 24th, 2009
5:07 pm
VJ -
Nope. No talk necessary. I know crabs are bad.
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
5:07 pm
RG-
You CAN HAVE HIM!! In case you didn’t notice, my hands are kinda full right now
Efrim
July 24th, 2009
5:07 pm
Steve from OH and Piedmont, the more I think about it, no, there just isn’t any way I would of made that trade for two months of Holliday given the trades that this Braves team has made since July of 2007. I’m sorry, no chance. Even if we were neck and neck with the Phils, why would management feel that trading prospects was needed to get over the hump, ya know? Just wouldn’t make any sense in my opinion. Not for a team that has made three trades that has weakened the farm. Sure, I liked all three of them at the time. I have no problem with any of them. But there comes a point where your system just can’t handle it. And I think that the Braves just can’t handle anymore trades for quick fixes. Especially when we are talking about trading a potential piece for 2011 and beyond. Sure, Freeman might be a ways off, but he isn’t THAT far off, and he appears to be a prospect with a chance at being somewhere between an average regular and a star(basically an above average player). I understand that you just never know with prospects and Holliday is a proven corner outfielder, but we just traded for a bat earlier this year. Be overkill on the system if we “HAD” to trade for another one. Not to mention, Holliday is bolting at years end and I wouldn’t be positive that we would offer arbitration to a Boras client with a 13.5 million dollar salary(previous year). I bet the Cards line of thinking is that they will offer the arbitration. Well, with Soriano and Gonzo in line for free agency, would we offer arb. to all three of them? That’s risky, especially for a team that doesn’t have unlimited funds like the Yanks or Sox. No thanks on trading great prospects for quick fixes. We’ve done that. I’m tired of it. Freeman and others for a player under contract for several more seasons. Sure. No problem. But I don’t think the Cards situation is similar to the Braves, in that they didn’t make big prospect trades the previous two seasons. Just isn’t the same, regardless of their or our current place in the standings.
dogsbrekky
July 24th, 2009
5:08 pm
Okay, all have a good night, gotta go buy that lotto ticket,
will post our numbers here Wayne
Go Javier tonight, let’s drown these Brewers in their own stuff
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
5:08 pm
Heath-
depends on what kind you are talking about…
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
5:09 pm
chilidog
About 5 years ago, I was riding in our jeep (no top) with two of my sons. We pulled up to a red light, and off to the right in the horse pasture was a horse that was leaning over the barbed wire fence eating grass on the other side.
I looked over that way and out loud said, “Didn’t anybody ever tell you that the grass is NOT greener on the other side of the fence?”
As soon as I had finished my statement, the horse looked up at us, and shook his head no.
Crazy stuff…
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
5:09 pm
Ms. Rogers Lineup:
1. McLouth CF
2. Prado 2B
3. Jones 3B
4. McCann C
Rats.
Thanks for the lineup…
chilidawg75–
But since we’re playing the Brewers, the chance of that homer that he is due to hit goes down quite a bit…
Trying my hand at this reverse psychology again…of course, now that I said that…
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
5:09 pm
travis…….given the way the decisions are being made now concerning “Bobby’s boys”, there is NO WAY that the Braves will come close to making the play-offs.
However, I will still be watching every game, CHEERING and HOPING that we win and will make the play-offs. I would LOVE TO BE WRONG about my “season is over” assessment. I really would. However, I’ve watched too much baseball over the years to see how this is going to play out.
As I said last night…..if I’m wrong, I will gladly “eat online crow”. I will gladly admit I was wrong. I just dont seeing it happening. And that disappoints me because I feel that if Frank Wren has continued his course of cleaning house (the Jeff Francoeur trade was a stroke of genius), then I was VERY CONFIDENT that the Braves were on their way to making the play-offs and possibly running down the Phillies for the division.
However, when Frank Wren activated Greg Norton and sent down Gregor Blanco right before the All-Star Break……….that began a SERIES of events that led me to make last night’s “season is doomed” posting.
That roster move allowed Bobby to totally bench Brooks Conrad and give Greg Norton valuable pinch hitting at-bats after the All-Star Break. Also, Bobby TOTALLY mismanaging the 6th and 8th innings in Saturday’s game against the Mets…….along with how Bobby allowed the DEBACLE that was yesterday’s 8th inning to happen (I dont care if he was ejected in the 7th inning, he still is “managing” the team from the clubhouse……….just confirmed that we are in for a rough road the rest of the season.
If Frank Wren wasnt intent on giving Bobby Cox “his boys” back, then he would not have activated Greg Norton right before the All-Star Break.
Many of you will proclaim “we just won 6 of 8″. However, why “settle” for that when we should have won ALL 8 GAMES? Bobby Cox mismanaging both the bullpen and the bench cost us 2 games. Do you think the Phillies would have enjoyed their recent 10 game winning streak if Charlie Manuel mismanaged a couple of those games?
Heath
July 24th, 2009
5:09 pm
cabravesfan -
Yes, you’re hands will be full.
Braves73
July 24th, 2009
5:10 pm
Paul Lentz – You are my new hero. I couldn’t agree with you more, in fact this was my post from yesterday on DOB’s blog.
“It’s really not that surprising that Bobby genius decided to send down the hot hitting Conrad for the not hitting Kelly Johnson. There is not logical explanation for this move other than a “hunch” of Bobby. The real problem with this and the Norton move, is that Bobby will find a way to put Kelly Johnson back at 2nd base and make the “he needs a couple of days off” b.s. The fact is that Prado has completely turned the whole lineup around. He has single handely helped the Braves in wins against the Phillies and Mets and continues to be the table setter at the top of the lineup. This move will HAUNT the Braves because Bobby will find a way to excuse this b.s…see the Mets game in which Norton pinch hit with the bases loaded in a 2-1 game in the 8th only to miss three straight fastballs. THIS MOVE(S) STINKS!
Cheyenne
July 24th, 2009
5:10 pm
Correlation doesn’t imply causation (PWH)
it might imply it, it doesn’t prove it. are you aware of the phrase ” where there’s smoke there’s fire” ? What are we talking about anyway?
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
5:10 pm
Brings back many horrid memories from 1996, okay
What’s wrong with 1996? Hey has anyone seen Titanic?
KC
July 24th, 2009
5:10 pm
THE A BOMB: “Power arm; Pinch hitter. [Wren's] got things on the fire.”
Power arm?????
Huh?
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
5:10 pm
cabravesfan – just picturing the image you gave there – no further comment necessary
BUZZMEAT
July 24th, 2009
5:10 pm
is that an all Iron Maiden song lineup?
keylargo
July 24th, 2009
5:13 pm
I think I will reintroduce my alter ego, the famed “Proton”, who is always positive about the Braves! One of the faces of Wayne from Utah
So who’s this Neutron guy?
njbraves
July 24th, 2009
5:13 pm
Paul Lentz…Norton and Blanco suck equally.
Salamander
July 24th, 2009
5:14 pm
is that an all Iron Maiden song lineup?
Yeah, one song from 9 different albums.
The song ‘Javier Vazquez’ is a rarely talked about unreleased track recorded shortly before the original band broke up.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
5:14 pm
njbraves……….I said yesterday that I would have left Kris Medlen in to pitch the top of the 8th inning. He had pitched 1 2/3 very effective innings. The game was tied 1-1, plus the bottom part of a pretty bad Giants line-up was coming up.
However, even so, I would have left Boone Logan in to pitch after Kotchman bungled that bunt. Sure, in theory, Moylan has the ability to induce a double play. However, dude also has the ability to have a MELTDOWN as well, which he has had a number of. His INCONSISTENCY has cost the Braves a number of games. Yet Bobby keeps throwing his A$$ out there in crucial situations.
The A Bomb
July 24th, 2009
5:15 pm
KC…
Power arm — hard throwing bullpen guy, such as a Jon Rauch (just an example)
Fred
July 24th, 2009
5:16 pm
Paul L., You just posted: Russell………..thanks for your show of support with your 4:48pm posting. Bobby not using hot bench players in favor of “his boys” (who are stinking up the place), while not surprising anymore, still continues to amaze me, lol…. Which of Cox’s “boys” in tonight’s starting line-up are stinking up the place? Prado? Escobar? Diaz? The lowest batting average in that line-up belongs to McLouth, who is hitting .254 with 14 homers, and the next lowest average is Kotch at .279. You act as though KJ, Francoeur, and Schafer are still starting, but KJ is on the bench (Cox said Prado will continue to start), Francouer is with the Mets, and Schafer is in AAA. These facts completely refute your theory about Cox sticking with his “boys,” otherwise those 3 would still be starting. Also, the players in the starting line-up are obviously more important to a team’s success than a bench player who only has 46 at-bats on the season (Norton). Even D. Hernandez has more at-bats (68) than Norton, but you don’t see anybody making a huge deal out of Hernandez remaining on the roster.
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
5:17 pm
You know what would suck? If I got on the blog and instead of Carrol’s 4:53 she posted:
Lineup:
1. McLouth CF
2. Prado 2B
3. Jones 3B
4. McCann C
5. Escobar SS
6. Anderson LF
7. Francoeur RF
8. Kotchman 1B
9. Vazquez P
That would just suck. Man, am I glad that’s a distinct non-possibility.
richbrave
July 24th, 2009
5:17 pm
DOWN ON THE FARM:
JESUS SUCRE continues steady at the plate hitting .325 with a .784 OPS in 169 AB’s. Gap power with 15 2B, but no triples and only one HR. He has 6 BB with 17 SO.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
5:17 pm
njbraves…….be patient, lol. In the next week, you’ll see Kelly get some playing time. I’d be willing to bet that the will get way more than the 2 at-bats that Brooks Conrad got in the 7 games after the All-Star break before he was sent down yesterday.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
5:19 pm
Gonna grill a pork loin, zucchini, and squash for dinner…. putting’ some charcoal in the grill…
FIRE!
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
5:19 pm
cabravesfan- as I’ve mentioned, my sister will be in LA in a few weeks – if your vacation coincides, you guys could hang out.
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
5:21 pm
keylargo
Anytime Proton comes on the blog, electrons and neutrons tend to show up. (but not from me)
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
5:21 pm
The A Bomb…………if Frank Wren was going to “not stick with a pinch hitter batting 5 for 46″, then he sure wouldnt have demoted a bench player who was 12 for 32 with 5 extra base hits.
When Kelly came back up yesterday, Norton should have been demoted, not Conrad. I do understand why, I just dont have to like it. And as long as I have a laptop and internet service, I’ll continue to hammer that point down.
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
5:21 pm
Trade Frank Wren and Chino Cadahia for Billy Beane.
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
5:22 pm
VJ-
let me know when she’s here…I’ll look her up
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
5:22 pm
KC……..who is the starting pitcher in your 5:04pm posting? Chuck James or Jo Jo Reyes?
Chop Chop
July 24th, 2009
5:25 pm
saw ajc lnk…sez tht nascar iz eyein danica patrk…nascar aint tha only 1…grrrrrowl
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
5:25 pm
njbraves……….Gregor Blanco and Greg Norton are probably equals as sucking in the hitting department. HOWEVER, Blanco has the ability to come in and pinch run……….AND lay down a bunt.
While Blanco’s pluses may not “sound” like a whole lot…………..they are a whole lot more than what Norton can do.
The A Bomb
July 24th, 2009
5:25 pm
The Conrad move was the buy them some more time. . . Watch and get your crow in the oven. Unless the Braves just totally cluster this road trip you will see another arm and a bench bat.
The_Superhoo
July 24th, 2009
5:27 pm
Are you THE Bruce Dickensen??v
nolie
July 24th, 2009
5:29 pm
There’s a part of me that wanted KJ playing 2nd and hitting in the 2 hole, just to see everyone lose their minds. NJBraves
me too..and maybe Norton at first too
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
5:30 pm
Nolie
You devil, you!
big dawg 89
July 24th, 2009
5:30 pm
man all this speaking of crabs is wanting me to go to JOES to have some. along with some coconut shrimp.
hate to say this, but i may just have to be a bar fly tonite. been awhile…
GO BRAVOS!!! javy will shut them down(i hope)
big dawg 89
July 24th, 2009
5:32 pm
hey, what was up with bobby using diory as a ph yesterday? sure thought i’d see no hit norton in that situation…
CB
July 24th, 2009
5:32 pm
You know how when you are walking out by a beautiful lake under a starry sky and you see the moonlight glimmering off the water and how wonderful you feel? Then you look down and you have stepped in dog poop- that is how I feel when I see Paul’s name on the blog.
richbrave
July 24th, 2009
5:33 pm
LEW:
From the previous article, I do concur. Lot of words, not much substance. Also agree with MS. C – IT’S MILLER TIME.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
5:34 pm
Fred……….the problem isnt the starting line-up. The first 6 innings of the game, I LOVE the Braves chances.
Where the PROBLEM lies is what happens from the 7th inning on. Bobby Cox using Peter Moylan in the 7th and 8th innings………….Bobby having Greg Norton come up in CRITICAL pinch hitting situations…..are examples of the margin of error that is the difference between winning and losing. Also, Bobby overusing Mike Gonzalez isnt going to help the Braves chances. Instead of either leaving in Kris Medlen to start the 8th inning of a tie game, he brings in Gonzalez. Even if Gonzalez didnt have to leave the game yesterday………he would have pitched 2 days in a row, which would have made him non-available to pitch today anyway (unless Bobby was foolish enough to use him 3 days in a row). If the Braves had the lead, I’d understand Bobby using Gonzalez to hold the lead in the 8th. But we didnt have the lead.
It is scenarios like that, that are going to cost the Braves important games.
big dawg 89
July 24th, 2009
5:34 pm
now now paul, no need to knock chuckie james. he’s truly a good guy. although he did once do a girlfriend of mine wrong over here on the west side…
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
5:35 pm
The A Bomb………I hope that your 5:25pm posting comes true. I really do.
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
5:37 pm
Could Tom Glavine be Paul??
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
5:37 pm
KC
July 24th, 2009
5:04 pm
Tonight’s starting lineup:
1 – Pete Orr – 3B
2 – Ruben Gotay – 2B
3 – Raul Mondesi – RF
4 – Scott Thorman – LF
5 – Greg Norton – 1B
6 – Ryan Langerhanz – CF
7 – Chris Woodward – SS
8 – Corky Miller – C
And pitching……………….Kyle Davies!
NORRIS
July 24th, 2009
5:38 pm
that was a nasty lineup.
gene garbage
July 24th, 2009
5:38 pm
hey guys, how are we gonna do tonite, gotta place my bet before 6. actually won a lil yesterday, made up for losing a lil the day before..
NORRIS
July 24th, 2009
5:41 pm
phillies fans are already buying tickets. they say the division is locked.
kind of insulting dont ya think?
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
5:44 pm
Wren is managing from the owner’s box. Bobby is not making out these lineups.
Wonder if Bobby is rolling ball bearings in his hand like Captain Queeg?
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
5:45 pm
cabravesfan – I will let you know – she and my niece are seeing the Jonas Brothers one night – I know that’s right in your musical wheelhouse.
stamper
July 24th, 2009
5:49 pm
Paul Lentz has won the same lifetime achievement award…… Twice.
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
5:50 pm
njbraves: Paul Lentz…Norton and Blanco suck equally.
Nice to see one of them is not hogging the limelight….
boutTHATmouf
July 24th, 2009
5:50 pm
hello… Is there anybody out there?….
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
5:50 pm
VJ-
sorry-little nauseous there…ummm, sounds like fun?
Billy Beane is a fraud
July 24th, 2009
5:50 pm
If this guy is so great then why hasnt any of the talent that he reams from other teams put a championship caliber squad on the field? He may be the best at pulling off a great deal but i doubt many oakland fans are out buying playoff tickets any time soon. For all of the Holliday deals he pulls off, they still end up shipping off great young talent to other teams just as soon as they mature. Heck St Louis will probably reaquire the prospect they just dealt when Oakland refuses to pay him later in his career. Billy Beane just loves to move players nothing more nothing less.
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
5:54 pm
cabravesfan – the scary thing is they just saw them in DC a few weeks ago.
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
5:54 pm
Don’t you mean it was YOU who saw them V-Jim!?
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
5:54 pm
VJ-
that just makes my head hurt…
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
5:58 pm
Shamus – if I said it was a friend, then it was me. I try not to use my sister and niece to be my substitutes. And I might allow myself to be dragged to see young females, but not young males.
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
6:01 pm
cabravesfan – sorry about your head – it is rather painful to contemplate running about the country like that to see that concert (and they live in Manhattan – the one in New York).
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
6:03 pm
V-Jim, you think that’s scary? You should try banking on a Megan Fox dream, and when the covers pull back, it’s Bobby Valentine..
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
6:03 pm
VJ-
as opposed to the Manhattan in…
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
6:04 pm
Billy Beane,
I know he was one of the front-office pioneers of the new-stats brigade (emphasizing on-base percentage, while de-emphasizing stolen bases, sac bunts, etc.) and Money Ball tried to make him out to be some sort of revolutionary genuis who would change the sport. And he has, in a way, because so many more GM’s are now focusing on what he focuses on.
But the predominant reason the A’s had those playoff runs earlier in the decade was because of starting pitching. Hudson, Mulder, Zito. He had three of the best pitchers in the AL at one time. And since those guys left?
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
6:05 pm
Shamus Thacker-
dude, that even made me cringe
Bobby Valentine
July 24th, 2009
6:07 pm
Dig my glasses and moustache?
David O'Brien
July 24th, 2009
6:07 pm
You asked a valid question as to if we won today’s game 7-1, would I feel the same way? — Paul Lentz
No, that’s not at all what I asked, Paul. Here’s the question I asked you, verbatim:
“Tell me, if they’d won today and finished a 7-1 homestand, would you be saying the same things?”
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
6:08 pm
cabravesfan – there’s one in Kansas, and some sort of beach I’ve heard of somewhere
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
6:09 pm
ok so on a scale from 1-10…..Ten being the highest….
How professional is Garret Anderson?
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
6:10 pm
That’s where Kansas State is
Just figured I’d chime in…
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
6:10 pm
Is everyone (except CBF) on the way home, or at Happy Hour? Very quiet here.
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
6:11 pm
Cheyenne,
I was talking about UNCBrave stating we’re 0-1 since KJ was activated. And it’s just a phrase statisticians throw out there. Just because two things correlate doesn’t mean one causes the other.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
6:11 pm
ok so on a scale from 1-10…..Ten being the highest….
How professional is Garret Anderson?
He’s an A+. Professional hitters don’t use numbers.
Fred
July 24th, 2009
6:11 pm
Regarding the Blanco versus Norton debate, one of the reasons why I like Blanco is that Blanco has some value as a late inning defensive replacement (in addition to pinch hitter and pinch runner). Conversely, Norton never sees time in the field and Conrad appears to have just average fielding skills (even though he is a good hitter).
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
6:11 pm
So Stephon Marbury is officially insane.
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
6:12 pm
VJ-
thanks for reminding me I’m still at work!
JasonInFL
July 24th, 2009
6:13 pm
Nova Scotia Steve, 11
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
6:13 pm
jeffrey d – thanks – I’m sure I’d never have heard of it otherwise
CB
July 24th, 2009
6:15 pm
PWH,no only the ones watching that.
David O'Brien
July 24th, 2009
6:15 pm
We had a rehearsal meeting today for the ceremony, a rehearsal in the Abner Doubleday Room at the Odesaga Hotel. I’m thinking, surely it’ll just be us nobodies, not everyone involved in Sunday’s 2-1/2-hour ceremony.
But I go sit down, and there’s Tony Kubek. And in walks Jim Rice, who tells someone how he just came from the golf course and how “R.J.” was driving ‘em right down the middle of the fairway. Someone asked, “R.J.?” And he says, “Reggie.”
Then in walks Rickey Henderson. Those two dudes are sitting across the table from me, and Sutton’s there, too (he’s presenting Kubek for the broadcaster award). We go through the ceremony, how long each person is to speak, what we’ll do in case of rain, etc. We get to the part where Rickey speaks and the guy running the meeting says, “You’ll have eight minutes, Rickey.”
And I swear, Rickey says: “I don’t know if I can get it all in in eight minutes.”
Busted up the room. Hilarious.
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 24th, 2009
6:15 pm
jeffery
Yep…that’s where Kansas State University is at….in Manhattan Kansas.
Not that I’m a KSU fan, mind you.
Lol
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
6:16 pm
“”I was talking about UNCBrave stating we’re 0-1 since KJ was activated.”"
That large sampling size is a more than sufficient indicator of how the Braves will do with KJ back.
Since we’re not gonna win another game, guess I’ll get liquored-up….
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 24th, 2009
6:18 pm
DOB
I know I’m glad Rice FINALLY got it. Bout time…..actually, past time.
Rickey on the other hand……I don’t know. He did accomplish a lot as a ballplayer.
CB
July 24th, 2009
6:18 pm
Funny stuff,DOB.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
6:19 pm
Actually I don’t think we can even rank the guy…
Hes just so God Damn professional….
Professional hitter…attitude….ahem outfield…I wouldn’t be surprised if he took professional s*its
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
6:19 pm
Don’t worry, Frank….nobody’s accusing you
zamboni
July 24th, 2009
6:19 pm
DOB:
If your looking for something to do there check out Brewery Ommegang. They have 2 great beers Rare Vos and Three Philosophers. I don’t know how they will go with your cigars though.
BravesFanChris24
July 24th, 2009
6:19 pm
Cards have a deep lineup.
1. Lugo
2. Derosa
3. Pujols
4. Holliday
5. Ludwick
6. Yadier
7. Ankiel
8. Ryan
I’m not a big Cards fan, but that lineup is very much strong in depth.
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
6:20 pm
cabravesfan – you couldn’t tell?
TommyP
July 24th, 2009
6:20 pm
DOB: I could be missing something here but was that Henderson story funny because of Ricky’s not talking to the media over the years?
Just asking ’cause I think it went over my head.
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
6:20 pm
CB,
Yes, but I just can’t turn it off. It’s too funny. Does that mean I’m insane? Probably.
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 24th, 2009
6:20 pm
Thanks jeffery.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
6:22 pm
Since we’re not gonna win another game, guess I’ll get liquored-up…. Shamus
ha….good one. But I love how everyone’s already placing bad mojo on Kelly. Or acting like he’s somehow the reason we lost yesterday. Or how they’re already complaining because they were convinced that Bobby would start him today.
monty
July 24th, 2009
6:23 pm
All right, you can tell it’s going to be a good night tonight by the light-heartedness on the ole blog. Nobody cursing anybody out yet. PAul Lentz even seems to be in a better than avg. mood. Good times!
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
6:24 pm
The night’s still young, monty.
monty
July 24th, 2009
6:26 pm
DOB
I missed that punch line too.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
6:27 pm
Something I think is very telling about Rickey Henderson.
We could argue ALL DAY about the best No. 3 hitter of all time, best cleanup hitter, best five-hole hitter, best eighth-place hitter (Kotchman anyone?), but there is absolutely, positively NO DEBATE who the best leadoff hitter in the history of baseball is.
The guy is a complete nut. But man, what a player.
Mitchie-san
July 24th, 2009
6:28 pm
Interesting idea about Overbay…
link is from mlbtraderumors.com http://www.statisticianmagician.com/?p=407
TommyP
July 24th, 2009
6:30 pm
Is anyone else like me in that you’re rooting for some players to come to NL clubs? It doesn’t mean I don’t want the Braves to grab someone but I just love seeing bigger names vs. the Braves. And beating them. Just makes for more compelling viewing.
Some blogger (I believe he’s just a blogger) suggests the Braves could deal for Lyle Overbay. I just don’t see that as a big upgrade over Kotchman. We already have a lighter hitting 1B that is more a doubles machine. Plus Kotch is a Gold Glove-caliber 1B.
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
6:32 pm
positively NO DEBATE who the best leadoff hitter in the history of baseball is
Albert Hall?
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 24th, 2009
6:32 pm
Tommy P
I’d rather have Korneko over Overbay.
MiaBchBravesFan
July 24th, 2009
6:33 pm
The fact that almost everyone in the blog dislikes KJ as a player does not mean that KJ is a lost cause.
Mind you, I LOVE the fact that Prado is starting at second base. I am REALLY ANGRY that Greg Norton is here and REALLY ANGRY that Brooks Conrad is at Gwinnett.
Lost in all of this is the fact that KJ was on the DL with a wrist injury. Last I checked, need healthy wrists to hit well in the majors.
The lesson here is that Prado IS a second baseman who hits for average, takes pitches, and puts the ball in play. All along, if KJ was going to play 2B, SS (his position when he was drafted), or LF, he was going to be an average fielder. He needed to hit .300-plus, drive in 75-85, bang out 15-20 dingers, and be a 35-40-plus double guy. KJ has yet to put a 150 game-plus season with that body of work.
Can he do it? The hitting talent is there. Lest we forget, he took pitches, walked a bit, and made contact a season or two ago. Yet, we are nearing the home stretch of this season, and Prado is one of the biggest reasons the Braves’ bats have awoken recently.
When Infante comes back, what shape will he be in? Everyone assumes he’ll rake at .300-plus from jump. I don’t see that happening, given the nature of his injury. It’s time for those of you who are bashing Greg Norotn to start embracing the idea that if Infante doens’t recover his stroke the moment he comes off the DL, that we nurture KJ so that he can be the viable option off the bench.
Because it sure ain’t gonna be Greg Norton. Or Diorys Hernandez. Or Gregor Blanco.
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
6:33 pm
I see Joe’s piece on Overbay made MLBTR. Cool. He’s a friend of mine. Go check out the piece, it’s pretty good. Though I don’t think Overbay’s the best fit for us.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
6:34 pm
My vote goes for either Albert Hall or Kelly Johnson. It’s a coin toss for me really
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
6:35 pm
BOD: Ricky Henderson is a great cut up isnt’ he? I met him at a charity dinner one night in Milwaukee. Funny guy.
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
6:38 pm
Kelly Johnson and Rickey Henderson have been joined, right here, in the same sentence, for the very first time. Small disparity in talent there…
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
6:39 pm
David O’Brien……….if the Braves had won 7-1 yesterday, then it would have been because Bobby managed the game differently (part of which would have included not using Peter Moylan in important situations such as the one yesterday where he came in with runners on 1st and 2nd, 0 outs in a 1-1 game in the top of the 8th inning).
So to answer your question, YES I would feel differently than I do now. If the Braves had finished 7-1 on the home stand, then it would have given me MUCH MORE ENCOURAGEMENT. In fact, the reasons why we didnt finish the homestand 8-0 is because Bobby Cox misused the bench in the 6th and 8th innings of Saturday’s game (I know Bobby was ripped for his use of the bullpen on Saturday by putting Acosta in the 9th, however I posted that I pretty much agreed with him using Acosta in the 9th. Acosta just didnt have it that day. It happens)……….AND his misuse of the bullpen in the 8th inning of yesterday’s game.
It is those 2 GLARING losses, that prevented us from having a 8-0 home stand. During the course of a winning streak (such as the 10 game streak that the Phillies just experienced), a team has to pull at least 1 or 2 “rabbits out of the hat”…….a team has to get a key pinch hit or two here and there to sustain a winning streak. With Greg Norton being used in key pinch hitting situations (such as the one on Saturday in the 8th inning)…….THERE IS NO WAY that the Braves are going to be able to go on a big winning streak.
We have the team to do it. However, we arent going to win 10 games in a row by a score of 9-2 every night out. We are going to need key contributions from EVERYBODY on the bench. We are going to need Bobby Cox to use the bullpen in such a manner that puts our players in situations that they can succeed in. Peter “Mr. Inconsistent” Moylan IS NOT who you want pitching in the 7th inning of a close ball game.
Oh, and when Jeff Bennett is activated, along with Buddy Carlyle, lol, then you guys are in for a REAL TREAT, lol. You can absolutely bank on it.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
6:40 pm
Fred……….you were dead on with your 6:11pm posting where you compared Blanco with Norton.
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
6:41 pm
Rickey had us shoting MGD out of our noses by the end of the evening.
Efrim
July 24th, 2009
6:42 pm
DOB, you mean Rickey said “I”??? Wow. I really thought he referred to himself as Rickey 100% of the time. I hope he does that during his speech, good stuff.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
6:42 pm
Shamus,
I was thinking either Dion James or Roberto Kelly actually.
But Albert Hall will work, too.
John
July 24th, 2009
6:44 pm
Carroll Rogers….
OK…I’m back…and I’ve GOT to know…
Is there ANY…I repeat…ANY !!….chance that you’ve seen Greg Norman hanging around the clubhouse tonight ??…..tia
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
6:44 pm
chilidog75………..you forgot to mention Kelly Johnson batting lead-off for the Braves the first couple of months of the season……..as a candidate for the best lead-off man of all time.
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
6:46 pm
He’s ba-ack!
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
6:47 pm
VJ – I don’t think he went anywhere….just had to prepare a huge response to DOB (or BOD as we’re apparently calling him now?)
True Braves Fans
July 24th, 2009
6:48 pm
As egregious as this might be I agree with Lentz about Bobby’s boys. So much in fact I bet that Bobby has Kelly penciled in at second for the lineup tonight. Not sure though if Prado gets the start over Kotchman at first, I guess we’ll see.
bravefaninok
July 24th, 2009
6:49 pm
Lineup:
1. McLouth CF
2. Prado 2B
3. Jones 3B
4. McCann C
5. Escobar SS
6. Anderson LF
7. Diaz RF
8. Kotchman 1B
9. Vazquez P
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TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
6:50 pm
Albert Hall was a good leadoff man, but even a better sea gull killer!
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
6:51 pm
Paul Lentz, you are priceless! You still didn’t get DOB’s point after he gave it to you twice.
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
6:51 pm
True Braves Fans: So much in fact I bet that Bobby has Kelly penciled in at second for the lineup tonight. Not sure though if Prado gets the start over Kotchman at first, I guess we’ll see.
Looking at the lineup would be an excellent start…
True Braves Fans
July 24th, 2009
6:52 pm
Possibly but I was comparing myself to Lentz I don’t require things like facts, just opinions.
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
6:52 pm
Albert Hall hit for the cycle once.
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
6:52 pm
truebravesfan: the lineup has already been posted and Kelly’s not in. I guess your really just a regular braves fan.
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
6:54 pm
Enter your comments here
Carroll Rogers
July 24th, 2009
6:54 pm
Hey, I’m hearing no on Konerko….And I believe Kotsay is having some problems again with his back, so I don’t see the Braves going there.
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
6:55 pm
Thanks for the clear C-Rod
Carroll Rogers
July 24th, 2009
6:57 pm
Ryan Church made it all the way out on the field for batting practice in Matt Diaz’s 23 jersey today. that got a few chuckles. Guess he reached into the wrong locker….and nobody told him!
AustinBrave
July 24th, 2009
7:01 pm
How about Joey Votto from the Reds. I think they are out of it. Votto for Kotchman, Medlen.
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
7:01 pm
LOL about Church’s gaff!
bravefaninok
July 24th, 2009
7:02 pm
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/07/tigers-dfa-josh-anderson.html
I see the tigers thought the braves should have kept Anderson too.
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
7:05 pm
Ain’t no way the Reds are trading Votto.
Bruce Dickinson
July 24th, 2009
7:05 pm
Not sure if it’s been said, but Holliday is in the lineup tonight for the Cards. Good news for us Braves fans, since every game counts.
NCBravesFan
July 24th, 2009
7:05 pm
Gotta hope the Braves can keep it rollin this weekend and the Cards can cool off the Phils a bit. We got to go to FLA early next week, while Philly goes to Arizona.
The division race could get real ugly real quick if we don’t keep up the pace.
JasonInFL
July 24th, 2009
7:06 pm
too bad…braves still need a rh with some power and a bullpen arm…but, i agree that we obviously can’t take on salary or trade away any more top prospects…so, the only thing that works is getting a bat by a.) trading a pitcher for one or b.) trading prospects for one and then trading a pitcher for prospects and to cut salary. as others have started, i just don’t think we can weaken a current strength to try and bulk up in another area. the braves will get a bullpen arm somehow though. i am not typing in all lowercase to never use caps again to protest agains the MORONS who “think” THEY know everything…
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
7:08 pm
Dion James is the one that killed the bird.
Got a double out of it, too.
That cements it. He IS the greatest leadoff hitter of all time.
Marc
July 24th, 2009
7:11 pm
I’m late on the blogs today, so I’ll just say this right now, Konerko is not as useful to us as Vasquez. I also find it interesting that Konerko is suddenly a moderate power/good average guy. That has never his game.
Shadetree
July 24th, 2009
7:13 pm
KJ will be traded soon for I believe a middle reliver.
JasonInFL
July 24th, 2009
7:13 pm
and for what it’s worth, i do think the phils are going to get doc…not our doc holliday, but rather the other doc halladay…
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
7:14 pm
Ms. Rogers @ 6:57–
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
7:14 pm
Greatest lead-off hitter of all time? Doug Dascenzo
BravesfaninWis
July 24th, 2009
7:16 pm
All I know is if the Phillies end up landing Halliday, and the Mets get back to full strength, the Braves NEED to do something to offset that.. By that I mean we absolutely need to get a power bat in our lineup whether that is a LF, RF, or 1B.. I love Kotchman’s defense, but he doesn’t have the power that we need.. Anderson is coming around, but he is not a threat to hit 30+ HR’s for us this year.. Church is a upgrade over Francouer if for no other reason then he is usually up to bat longer then a pitch or two, but he is not consistent.. What does that leave us? We need to do something..
Capt Caveman
July 24th, 2009
7:17 pm
hey Carroll, Ryan might have fallen for the old jersey switch. We did that in the minors all the time with the new guys. And in A-ball there are lots of “new” guys. LOL
So when you asked about Konerko, did they no sound convincing?? or are they saying the deal fell through??
The_Superhoo
July 24th, 2009
7:17 pm
Ms. Rogers @ 6:57–
This is why I love baseball.
Roman Gal
July 24th, 2009
7:18 pm
Jason Kendall is leading off for the Brewers?
Yikes…
Jake W.
July 24th, 2009
7:19 pm
I just think Church was trying to crack the lineup today. Nevertheless pretty funny that he didn’t notice.
Original Jon
July 24th, 2009
7:20 pm
Paul Lentz, you must be either really dense or really dumb. DOB just told you that he did not mean what if we won that game 7-1, he was talking about ending the homestand 7-1. Get it through your thick skull dude.
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
7:21 pm
Richbrave/Steve from OH/any other prospects lovers,
Have you heard anything about Teheran? He hasn’t pitched since the 13th.
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
7:21 pm
Is is safe to come out on the old blog?
I sense tension and unrest…
Jake W.
July 24th, 2009
7:23 pm
For me I think where the White Sox stand in their division it wouldn’t make sense for them to trade their top RBI guy. Maybe something to consider if they are out it but right now its definately does not sound like it is happening. Thanks Carroll for informing us on what you heard.
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
7:23 pm
Pads-Nats this weekend? That is some “Must see TV” right there.
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
7:24 pm
Cards already leading Phils 1-0
Capt Caveman
July 24th, 2009
7:26 pm
The fact that Paul Lentz is now sounding off like a Bobby Basher just leads me more to believe that he is one of our former of current bloggers just posting under a different name.
Paul do us all a favor and “get bent”. You have been blogging for a month and already have worn out your welcome here. You couldn’t even understand DOB’s question so you must be a young kid or just really retarded. No offense to retarded people.
THWG
July 24th, 2009
7:27 pm
Holliday singles to lead off the inning, steals 2nd, and gets singled home. Sounds like he’s making an impact already. 1-0 StL
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 24th, 2009
7:27 pm
Greatest leadoff hitter of all time? Paul Lentz
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
7:28 pm
1/2 hour until game time….
Lord Thunderin’ this is another big series for Los Bravos!
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
7:29 pm
what network is the game on, again?
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
7:29 pm
“No offense to retarded people.”
Heh.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
7:30 pm
What’s with the AJC and these gross advertisements? First I get a shirtless fat woman trying to zip up her jeans, now they’re showing an elderly man’s shingles?
SargeMatthewsistheMAN
July 24th, 2009
7:30 pm
Bravos have NO SHOT vs. the Phitin’ Phils
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
7:30 pm
Looks like rain Cards/Phillies
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
7:31 pm
Holliday singles to lead off the inning, steals 2nd, and gets singled home. Sounds like he’s making an impact already. 1-0 StL
They didn’t trade to get singles
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
7:31 pm
cabravesfan – have you made it home yet? Your beer is getting warm.
abwright
July 24th, 2009
7:32 pm
I have a friend whose brother-in-law owns a radio station, who has it on good authority that Bobby Cox is planning to double switch in the bottom of the first and replace Martin Prado with Kelly Johnson and Javier Vazquez with Peter Moylan. You know, ’cause their his boyz.
BravoMan
July 24th, 2009
7:32 pm
Holliday deal helped us out today. Matt got a hit in his first AB, stole a base, and was driven in to make it 1 to 0 Cards.
Big game tonight. Gotta take 2 of 3 from here. This game may set the tone for the rest of the series and if it’s a W for the Bravos it’ll make yesterday easier to forget and allow the players to get pumped to start another winning streak.
Player to watch in this series is McLouth. He, like Chipper, needs to get it going so he can set the table for the hot hitters behind him, Prado, Escobar, etc.
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
7:32 pm
“No offense to retarded people.”
Does that include Corky Miller?
Homanoka
July 24th, 2009
7:33 pm
No manager in the grand history of the game has blessed his teams and fans with more 100 win seasons than Mr. Robert Joseph Cox. In Bobby I trust.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
7:35 pm
yeah McClouth needs to get going…for sure…I agree I don’t see a sweep from any team this series…the pitching match-ups are too good from both sides…
But then again…its baseball…and anything can happen…
But we do need this series 2/3 would be awesome!
BravoMan
July 24th, 2009
7:35 pm
“Bravos have NO SHOT against the Phitin Phils”
Hvan’t we dominated them all year? 1st game of the year, a recent sweep, Braves play the Phillies tough no doubt. That’s why I believe the east can still be one, but the Halladay deal’s becoming more and more likely….
Gone Viral
July 24th, 2009
7:35 pm
Heyward and Freeman both singled in their first at bats. Heyward’s ball was smoked.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
7:36 pm
In Bobby I trust.
I wouldn’t go that far. What’s that animal that runs off a cliff by the dozens? Because they just stupidly follow the leader?
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
7:36 pm
VJ-
got to leave early…half way through beer #1
What are you drinking tonight?
Efrim
July 24th, 2009
7:37 pm
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/Daily_Halliday_update_The_horse_or_the_pony.html?assd
The asking price, apparently is J.A. Happ, Kyle Drabek and Dominic Brown for Roy Halladay. That isn’t nearly what I thought he was going to ask for. That’s surprising. Phils have to do that deal, right? I mean, that still means they keep Donald, Taylor, Carrasco, Knapp, etc. I really was expecting at least 5-6 prospects going Toronto’s way. Kind of like what we did for Tex.
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
7:37 pm
What bullpen arm do yall see the braves going after?
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
7:37 pm
anyone think we can play more consistent ball with the current group of players we have?
There has been a lot of modifications made during the last couple of months or so…
Mixxo
July 24th, 2009
7:38 pm
OK I’m back, I got so wrapped up in Starbury’s crib feed, I lost track of time.
Dude be chillin’ yo!
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
7:39 pm
TurnThePage ………..I’ve said this a number of times: I’m not the kind of fan who gets “panicky” over JUST one loss. However, there was more to yesterday than just THE LOSS. A number of events that has happened (since Greg Norton was activated and Gregor Blanco was sent down right before the All-Star Break)………leading up to Brooks Conrad being sent down when Kelly Johnson was called up before yesterday’s game…….has shown me that the team will soon be regressing.
A number of roster moves that are coming up will accelerate the demise of the season. Reason being, Bobby Cox is getting his way and getting “his boys” back. That is the bottom line here. The Braves can be winning or involved in a close game for the first 6-7 innings of a game (I love our line-up, our starting pitching, and our closer). However, the way Bobby has managed the bench and bullpen, and will continue to manage…….leads me to believe that our season is over with. It’s the close games (we arent going to keep winning games 9-2) that has me worried.
THWG
July 24th, 2009
7:39 pm
“They didn’t trade to get singles” -jeffrey d
They traded to win. So far, so good.
Jake W.
July 24th, 2009
7:39 pm
“Bravos have NO SHOT vs. the Phitin’ Phils”
I don’t know, the way we have played against them this year, we may be their Kryptonite. You know, the way the Nationals are ours.
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
7:39 pm
cabravesfan – going the vodka route until I get to dinner – my shoulder is acting up (too much typing while sitting at a right angle to the computer), so I am going the therapeutic avenue.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
7:40 pm
chilidog75……….what about Oddibie McDowell?
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 24th, 2009
7:40 pm
BravoMan,
you are exactly right. need to take 2 of 3 the rest of the way….
the thing is with every loss this board melts down completely. but only one loss a series will get us into october easily. tonight is a big one though for sure, though they all are from here on out.
Marc
July 24th, 2009
7:43 pm
If the Phils trade for the Doc and it includes Happ, then we’re no worst off really, Happ has a better record against us this year than Halladay I believe. I’d be surprised if a deal doesn’t get done, the Phils lose a lot of payroll at the end of this year. Look at it this way though, maybe they’ll be the Mets in two years and not have enough depth to fill in for injured guys.
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
7:43 pm
VJ-
sorry to hear that…did you try moving the keyboard?
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
7:44 pm
Come on, Paul Lentz
one loss doesn’t spell doom for the rest of the season. You’ve said you’ve been a Bravos fan since ‘82. Have a little faith.
It ain’t over til it’s over. I don’t agree with the decision to send Conrad down, but, the season’s not lost. I really don’t think that Bobby Cox is insane enough to bump Prado from the lineup in favor of KJ.
KJ will be a good off-the-bench guy and backup alternative. I really don’t think that Norton will be with tthe Braves that much longer.
There’s only so much suckiness a team can tolerate…
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
7:45 pm
Original Jon………and I said that the ONLY WAY that the Braves win yesterday’s game is if Bobby went against his “style of managing”. So knowing that, if Bobby manages differently, then chances are that we win.
So, to answer your (and David O’brien’s) question again……..YES, If the Braves had won yesterday’s game, I would have felt differently. And the reason why winning yesterday’s game would have changed my outlook……..would have been the fact that Bobby managed the game differently then he normally does. And that would give me hope for the rest of the season.
If you really think that there was ANY WAY that we could have won the game yesterday without Bobby changing his style (you know, the kind of style that allows BUMS like Peter Moylan to CONTINUE to pitch in CRUCIAL situations)………then I dont know what else to say.
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 24th, 2009
7:45 pm
Well….if the Braves stand pat and don’t go after a major bat for the lineup…then ain’t going to be no postseason run this year.
Nice going Mr. Wren. Way to squander all the good pitching and having it go down the drain.
Marc
July 24th, 2009
7:45 pm
Paul you keep talking about KJ and Norton and neither one of them have seen enough playing time since the All-star break to significantly factor into any wins or losses. And if you watch the game against the Giants yesterday you’d know it was defense and bad luck, not Moylan or our pitching in general, that lost us the game.
I just have to know, wtf are you talking about?
Efrim
July 24th, 2009
7:46 pm
“If the Phils trade for the Doc and it includes Happ, then we’re no worst off really, Happ has a better record against us this year than Halladay I believe.”
So, you’re saying the Phillies won’t be better if they exchange J.A. Happ for Roy Halladay? Did I read that right? J.A. Happ….. for the best pitcher in the sport(and I don’t even think it’s close)???
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
7:46 pm
Capt Caveman………..and how many times do I have to say that if we win yesterday’s game…..then YES, my outlook changes.
However my reasoning why is WAY BEYOND YOUR COMPREHENSION ABILITIES.
Marc
July 24th, 2009
7:50 pm
Efim,
No, the Phils would be better with the Doc, but they wouldn’t be better against us (if you go just by stats, which of course doesn’t mean much with the small dosages).
The real threat with that trade is they’d have the money to resign him, kinda like if we coulda resigned Tex we’d easily be tied for first if not in first right now. I think we’re still Phil killers this year regardless, but he could hurt us bad next year.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
7:50 pm
Homanoka……….I never said that Bobby Cox wasnt a Hall of Fame manager. However when it comes to how he has managed THIS YEAR’S TEAM, I have a number of issues with it.
And just because I didnt want to see the Braves re-sign Tom Glavine and John Smoltz this year………….DOES NOT mean that I dont appreciate what they did for us in the past.
Some of you just dont get it. What happens in the past is just that……THE PAST. If a player or manager is showing signs that they have lost it………….that has no bearing on what I think about their past accomplishments.
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
7:51 pm
We’re doomed. Dooooooomed!
Mixxo
July 24th, 2009
7:51 pm
KJ always looks stoned.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
7:53 pm
Necromancer……………did you even pay attention to what I said? OR did you just see ONE LOSS and just went with it?
I put a HEAVY emphasis on what has happened before yesterday…..AND……….what lies ahead as far as roster moves that have to be made……….when I made my decision that “the season is over” posting. The loss yesterday was just a symptom of the bigger PROBLEMS that face the Braves.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
7:54 pm
One of Berman’s best-ever nicknames.
Odibe “young again” McDowell
Capt Caveman
July 24th, 2009
7:54 pm
You got nothing else to say Paul, so go home already. You are a redundant poster who is quickly garnering the title of ………………wait for it ……………………. A$$CLOWN !!!
Now we all know who the other on is on this blog (cough cough COACH cough cough), do you really want to join the ranks of the collectively stupid ?!?!?!?!?!?!
BravoMan
July 24th, 2009
7:56 pm
Paul,
Today’s a new day Lentz wouldn’t you say???
Jake W.
July 24th, 2009
7:56 pm
“Well….if the Braves stand pat and don’t go after a major bat for the lineup…then ain’t going to be no postseason run this year.
Nice going Mr. Wren. Way to squander all the good pitching and having it go down the drain.”
Well what do you want him to do, squander some more prospects going after another big bat like what the Tex trade did or would you rather him weaken our rotation which has been our strength the whole season. Either way you put it you are weakening the ball club short term or long term and where we currently stand in the standings adding a big bat doesn’t automatically make us a lock for a playoff spot.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
7:57 pm
Ron Gant just said that Kelly Johnson is a “proven” player. PROVEN? Proven at what, STALLING AN OFFENSE? Playing spotty defense, at best, at second base?
I know that Prado isnt the best second baseman out there…………HOWEVER his bat more than makes up for it. Kelly’s bat comes NOWHERE close to making up for his lack of defensive prowess.
Braves73
July 24th, 2009
7:58 pm
Paul Lentz – You are a God amungst men! Keep it up!
Soph
July 24th, 2009
7:58 pm
Hey everyone. Ok, let’s do this Bravos!
The_Superhoo
July 24th, 2009
7:59 pm
Go Braves!
ncscoots
July 24th, 2009
8:00 pm
And I swear, Rickey says: “I don’t know if I can get it all in in eight minutes.”
Have mercy, LOL. But, think about it: could His Rickeyness have said anything else, LOL? Rickey…damn…OUT!
Mixxo
July 24th, 2009
8:00 pm
Have I mentioned how much I like Craig Counsell?
I’m kidding !!!
Guy ALSO makes coffee nervous.
Mixxo
July 24th, 2009
8:01 pm
Soph -
Got my gameface on yo!
Lets go!
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
8:01 pm
Paul Lentz
Dude, sounds like you’re about to have a stroke or something. It sounds like you’re ready to throw in the towel.
I’m hoping that the Braves are going to pick up where they left off. And if they do…are you still going to be preaching pessimism? If you’re a true fan, dude, you’ll have to just wait and see like the rest of us denizens.
Chill out….
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
8:02 pm
BravoMan…………It may be a new day…..but the SOS when it comes to predicting that if Javier Vazquez has to leave the game in the 7th or 8th inning in a close ballgame………that Bobby Cox will bring in Peter “Mr. Inconsistent” Moyan to pitch.
It’s also the SOS when it comes to seeing Bobby Cox use Greg “Mr. 5 for 46″ Norton in a crucial pinch hitting spot.
And of course, Bobby will more than likely find a way to get Kelly Johnson to come in a double switch, under the disguise of using him as a defensive replacement (kelly johnson a defensive replacement?), so he can get him some playing time AND some at-bats to “get him going”, lol.
That is about as predictable as saying that a crack addict will find some way to hustle up some crack, lol.
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
8:02 pm
I think Next season the Braves will be a much better overall team. This offseason we got to concentrate on finding a Impact RH corner outfielder. Our Starting pitching will already be set. A full Season of McLouth in the Lineup will help as well, not to mention Yunel is becoming one of the best Overall Shortstops in the game, great with the glove and bat with power as well. Shafer will have worked out his Plate Disipline and contact and be on the roster starting in Center next year. McLouth in Left and The new Impact bat in RF. The bullpen will have question marks cause we all know they dont like to spend payroll on the bullpen, but Hopefully Soriano will sign a 2 yr deal with us.
LF McLouth
2B Prado
3B Chipper
RF New Guy
C McCann
SS Yunel
1B Kotchman
CF Shafer
Somthing like that
Supes
July 24th, 2009
8:03 pm
Efrim,
I heard from Buster Olney that the Jays have scouts watching Carasco and Knapp tonight (so it’s probably the 3 guys you suggested PLUS the 2 guys that you didn’t but were on your “2nd tier list”)
I firmly believe it’ll be a 5 for 1 type MARK TEXIERA type deal for ROY HALLADAY.
Person who mentioned AJ Happ and Roy Halladay in the same breath…NEED to have your head examined. AJ Happ is on a good roll right now but has NO track record what so ever. Roy Halladay is a TOP 3 starter in ALL of baseball. NOT EVEN CLOSE. Except when it comes to the money. Obviously Roy is tremendously more expensive.
I’m hoping this deal doesn’t go through and the Phillies and Jays don’t come to terms.
Soph
July 24th, 2009
8:04 pm
Damn straight Mixxo! We gon’ do this.
Jaglawyer
July 24th, 2009
8:04 pm
Paul reLentzless:
I agree with a lot of your points. But damn, you can beat a dead horse.
Brevity man, brevity . . .
BravoMan
July 24th, 2009
8:06 pm
Paul,
We’ll see won’t we…(no page long comeback required)
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
8:06 pm
This has pretty much become a Braves/Paul Lentz blog.
I’m getting close to yapping-up Bilbo’s fine, hickory-smoked, pulled-pork, Q.
That better not happen.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
8:07 pm
Shout Out to all my Peeps up in here!
Just Got Done Watching Rasslin!
Game Time, Lets’s Do This!
owl hunter
July 24th, 2009
8:07 pm
The best part is that he thinks the Braves management would read this blog for his insights.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:07 pm
Anyone have a video link for the game? My normal sources aren’t working…
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
8:08 pm
Necromancer………..I’ve already said that I HOPE that I’m wrong. I would love nothing more than to be wrong about my assessment. I DESPERATELY want to see my Braves win.
However, as much as I want to see the Braves win, I am not delusional. I try to be a realist when it comes to assessing our chances. And my years of watching baseball, along with being able to see the “writing on the wall” when it comes to the moves that lie ahead as far as this year’s roster is concerned………leaves me with no choice but to say that “our season is over with”.
Look, dont you think that I realize that I am taking a “big risk” in proclaiming that our season is over…..even though we just took 6 of 8 on the recent home stand? That we are only 3 1/2 games out of first? I know how it sounds for me to proclaim that our season is over at this point.
But sounding wrong……..and being wrong….are 2 different things. I feel that I am right in saying that our season is over with. I said yesterday that by August 16th, we will be at least 10 games out of first……..and 7 or 8 games out of the wild card race. I stick by that.
If I’m wrong, I’ll GLADLY eat some online crow.
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
8:09 pm
Paul Lentz, do you have an opinion on this piece?
http://markbowman.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/07/braves_looking_for_a_reliever.html
Efrim
July 24th, 2009
8:09 pm
“I firmly believe it’ll be a 5 for 1 type MARK TEXIERA type deal for ROY HALLADAY.”
It has to be, right?
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
8:11 pm
Heath: Anyone have a video link for the game? My normal sources aren’t working…
Climb back up on the pole dude, you give up too easy…
Frank Wren/John Scherholz: "Prospects....we hate em!"
July 24th, 2009
8:12 pm
Don’t you idiots get it? JS overpaid for Tex. They bid against themselves and Daniels destroyed Scherholz in that trade. Phillies will be getting Doc for much less than we gave up for Tex. and Doc is a more valuable player.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
8:12 pm
Chipper has lacked the Offensive numbers because he has been pitched around so much this season…
Add to that he has yet to go on a tear where he carries the team, and we are gonna need that from him to get into the playoffs
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
8:12 pm
Good AB Chip
jason
July 24th, 2009
8:12 pm
Anyone have the link tp the game?
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
8:12 pm
come on para. Get McCan’t out.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
8:12 pm
Nice rip by Chipper there.
Tokyo Bravo
July 24th, 2009
8:13 pm
Greatest leadoff hitter of all time? Paul Lentz
Hmmph. Kenny Powers could crush Lentz’s feeble soul with a sideways glance and a well-aimed sunflower seed.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:13 pm
Hey Jason
http://www.channelsurfers.net
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
8:14 pm
Yes! We are well on a way to a shut out.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:14 pm
Deep drive
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
8:14 pm
McCann just missed that one..
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
8:14 pm
Dammitt, B-Macc got that off the end of the bat!
Mixxo
July 24th, 2009
8:14 pm
Oh DAMN!
Just missed it Mac.
Soph
July 24th, 2009
8:14 pm
Well, Mac gave it a ride.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:14 pm
Didn’t Parra pictch awesome against us last time?
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
8:14 pm
dang dead center if that was to right field it gone…
Capt Caveman
July 24th, 2009
8:14 pm
Yeah Paul , waayyy beyond my comprehension………. LOLOL
You are obviously a tool. I have spent more time playing baseball then you have picking your nose, which is would assume to be a lot from the way you post on here.
Let me see, it was 10 years of youth ball, travel teams, AAU, then onto State Championship HS teams, free agent tryouts, several years in minor league ball, then 10 plus years as a paid hitting instructor and coach’s adviser, as well as continuing to play in an amatuer league with many ex-pro athletes who played in the same organization that I played for…….which of course would be my Braves. And since I played catcher (and the corner infield positions ) I was basically the on-field leader setting up defensive positioning and calling the game behind the plate for the pitchers.
So yeah, I can see how I would be unable to comprehend your “massive” brain power when it comes to all things baseball. You are truly a man/child who is clearly misunderstood. LOLOL Why else would you proclaim to be a fan yet spend every waking minute “preaching” of the teams demise right in the middle of their hottest streak of the year.
The Braves have won something like 14 of their last 21 yet all you can talk about are the times when they don’t do well. Face it, players are human, and that’s why they aren’t perfect. Neither are managers. But I guarantee you don’t hold a candle to anyone in a Braves uniform when it comes baseball know-how or ability.
Face it, your just a frustrated fantasy league player with an overblown ego and the ability to type like a girl. Other than that you basically serve no purpose here except for comic relief.
BravoMan
July 24th, 2009
8:15 pm
Just got under it a bit…
Tokyo Bravo
July 24th, 2009
8:15 pm
Yes! YES!! And in a sign that the gods truly care, the Braves game will be broadcast live tomorrow morning here, and MR. HANSON will be our twirler.
Life is indeed sweet this a.m.
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
8:15 pm
Nice to see some hard hit balls and some pitches taken.
jason
July 24th, 2009
8:15 pm
Nova Scotia Steve, Thanks
keylargo
July 24th, 2009
8:15 pm
Is this http://www.p2p4u.net working?
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:15 pm
WOW San Fransico and Colorado are play each other…
Mets/Houston…
Cards/Phillies
This is a BIG BIG series
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
8:16 pm
Elgth! I hate “almost homers”!
I don’t have a great feeling about this one…dang lefties…
decatur
July 24th, 2009
8:17 pm
anyone getting this game in HD?
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:17 pm
So was that Diaz or Church who caught that ball????? lol
Braves73
July 24th, 2009
8:18 pm
Paul Lentz – Just for you I have put together an all time list of “Bobby’s boys”.
Tony Graffanino, Jim Clancy, Dan Petry, Brad Clontz, Danny Bautista, Ed Giovanola, Mike Mordecai, Greg Myers (AKA Greg Norton),
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
8:18 pm
I’m glad we have a fly ball pitcher pitching.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
8:18 pm
Jeff321……………I read the link that you posted in your 8:09pm posting. The author made some interesting points about the bullpen. However, I just dont see anyone out there who is available that would warrant a trade.
Then again, Frank Wren pulled a couple of “rabbits out of the hat” when he made the Nate McLouth and Jeff Francoeur trades. Still, no matter who Frank Wren gets in a trade………there is going to be NOTHING that prevents Bobby Cox from using Peter Moylan, Jeff Bennett, and Buddy Carlyle in crucial relief roles.
Also, while getting Omar Infante back would help……that would only end the big league stay of Diory Hernandez. The fact that our #1 pinch hitter, lol, is Greg Norton speaks volumes about our lack of depth on the bench.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:18 pm
keylargo -
Neither channelsurfing or p2p4u are working.
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
8:19 pm
Paul
Well, we have to remain optimistic. Hell, I do to maintain my sanity. On rare occasions when I feel like being a negative Nelly, I try my best to not post, even though sometimes I let some negative comments slip every now and then.
If we win tonight, will that change your bleak outlook? If we win the series, will that change your outlook, or if we rattle off a streak like Philly just did, would that still change your outlook?
Smile, man, it’s baseball. This isn’t a college calculus blog.
BravesGrrrl
July 24th, 2009
8:19 pm
It’s hard to skip posts from someone when they have a post every other one. But, I’m doing it because I can’t stand when someone is posting just to “hear” themself “talk”.
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
8:19 pm
Braun!
woot woot!
Soph
July 24th, 2009
8:20 pm
Damn that Braun. I like him but not when he’s playing us.
RHR
July 24th, 2009
8:20 pm
Um can Joe and Boog stop talking about the HR?
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
8:20 pm
and yes, I let some anti Bobby venom spew on Bradley’s blog earlier today..
forgive me…
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
8:21 pm
“I firmly believe it’ll be a 5 for 1 type MARK TEXIERA type deal for ROY HALLADAY.”
It has to be, right?”"
Um, No
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
8:21 pm
keylargo
for sopme reaso there isnt any baseball games on that site or channelsurfing.net
Zephyr 8
July 24th, 2009
8:21 pm
Every time the brewers announcer talk about the “PigglyWiggly Scouting Report”, I have to chuckle.
Mixxo
July 24th, 2009
8:22 pm
Have I mentioned how much I like this fat b*st*rd fielder?
Didn’t think so.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:22 pm
I get nervous when this man swings
Soph
July 24th, 2009
8:22 pm
Good job Javy!
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
8:22 pm
Fielder: You suck!
RHR
July 24th, 2009
8:22 pm
Javy just gets it done.
BravoMan
July 24th, 2009
8:22 pm
Way to go Javy!!!!
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
8:22 pm
Capt Caveman……….well, if your “vast” experience has given you “an edge” over me, then you will be proven right by the end of the season………RIGHT?
If I’m such a “tool” as you say I am…….then I will be TOTALLY wrong when it comes to Greg Norton continuing to SUCK…….I’ll be wrong about Kelly Johnson continuing to SUCK………I’ll be wrong about Peter Moylan, Jeff Bennett, and Buddy Carlyle continuing to SUCK…….and I’ll be wrong about the Braves being out of it by mid-August…………RIGHT?
If you are right and I am wrong………..then the team record and the stats of those guys I called BUMS…….will show that I am wrong at the end of the year.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:22 pm
So channelsurfing and p2p4u is all we got?
Mixxo
July 24th, 2009
8:22 pm
Sit your fat arrogant a$$ down son!
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
8:22 pm
Prince Got Served!!! Nice
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
8:23 pm
Wow, well done Javy.
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
8:23 pm
At least he took a great cut.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
8:24 pm
Ugh….I can’t stand that commercial where everyone’s doing off key and awkward tomahawk chops
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
8:24 pm
Braves73……….damn, you are bringing back some bad flashbacks with your 8:18pm posting.
RHR
July 24th, 2009
8:24 pm
Having a Braves ring tone has never occurred to me. Hmm.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:24 pm
Oh…I am dropping the “(Cleveland)” definition from my name.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:24 pm
Miller Park is a nice field
jason
July 24th, 2009
8:24 pm
I can’t get either feed to work, Can someone help me?
Soph
July 24th, 2009
8:25 pm
Go ahead Esco! Keep it going.
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
8:25 pm
Love it when Escobar hits it to right field!
Mixxo
July 24th, 2009
8:25 pm
I actually DO like Ryan Braun….wish we had ‘im.
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
8:25 pm
Here we go again. Yunel!
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
8:25 pm
Cleanup! Cleanup! Cleanup!
Carroll Rogers
July 24th, 2009
8:25 pm
Capt, i just asked a direct question and got a direct answer. not a lot of room for finding out at what point they might have had interest and lost.
those were a pair of well-placed 94 mph fastballs that Vazquez just made Fielder look human on, and leave Braun at third…..and of course, the hitting machine singles to lead off the next inning.
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
8:25 pm
Heath
idk those are the only 2 sites i could watch games on…. somthing about the MLB has changed a code or somthing is preventing games from being shown now….. so i gotta use Gameday
Zephyr 8
July 24th, 2009
8:25 pm
To quote that 70’s show, “Prince Fielder is a PigglyWiggly GOD!!!”
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
8:25 pm
Capt Caveman……….I guess I was wrong about Yunel Escobar too?
Carroll Rogers
July 24th, 2009
8:26 pm
the PA announcer here is calling him Matt Deee-az. that bugs
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:26 pm
yeah jason…I checked to see if that link worked…but I guess it doesn’t….but it did for me the other day…
Sorry dude I thought that worked
I’m watching on MLBTV
Mixxo
July 24th, 2009
8:26 pm
Matty!
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
8:27 pm
Even I know it’s Die Azz not Dee az
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
8:27 pm
Dee-az goes the other way! Good baserunning by Esky.
BravoMan
July 24th, 2009
8:27 pm
Good baserunning by Yunel takin 3rd there
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:28 pm
C’mon Kotch…Fly ball dude….fly ball
RHR
July 24th, 2009
8:28 pm
Way to work it Matty D.
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
8:28 pm
Great job of Diaz in that rundown so the run scored.
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
8:29 pm
Fantastic job, Matty!
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
8:29 pm
Nicely done by MattE to get that run home
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
8:29 pm
Very smart baserunning my Diaz to make sure the run scored
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
8:29 pm
Fail. good work Matt, though, getting the run in.
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
8:29 pm
good baserunning by Diaz
Soph
July 24th, 2009
8:29 pm
Good base running Diaz, at least the run scored.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
8:29 pm
Decent Baserunning there. We get 1 at least…
BravoMan
July 24th, 2009
8:29 pm
Not sexy but 1 to 0 none the less….
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
8:29 pm
Mcgahee will hit a home run
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:29 pm
Someone posted a ustream link the other day, with a password, but I can not find anything on there… Ustream worked the day the the other two stopped working.
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
8:30 pm
Heyward RBI 2B
jason
July 24th, 2009
8:30 pm
Nova Scotia Steve, I got the MLB ticket for free all the wat up until Lastnight. I am not going to pay that money for what’s left in the season.
Capt Caveman
July 24th, 2009
8:30 pm
Paul , first off I wasn’t commenting on who sucks and who doesn’t. I was referring to your constant ongoing saga against Bobby’s managing.
As for players, the stats speak for themselves, and that’s where I will leave it. As for managing their are so many things that go into it that you would never know. Like who is healthy and who is not, which players are sick or under the weather, which starter is pitching thru pain, etc.etc. These are things that are kept private in the clubhouse so don’t act like you are making your predictions with 100 percent of the facts. Only the Braves have that info.
I have yet to this day known any “fantasy league fanatic” who actually knew a lot about the way “real” baseball is played or managed.
Now you’ve said your peace on this subject ( and just about everything else ) so find another topic or shuttit !!!! A’ight ?
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
8:30 pm
Necromancer…………a team can overcome some bad managerial moves (particularly in blowouts where the offense is putting up a bunch of runs and the starting pitching is going deep enough to make the bullpen irrelevant).
However, the Braves arent going to win every game 9-2. Our offense will eventually fall down to earth and we will HAVE to win games like we should have won yesterday IF the Braves are going to make a run to the play-offs. In close ball games is where a manager pulling the RIGHT BUTTONS is essential. Bad managing can kill a team’s momentum.
If the Braves are still in this by mid-August, I’ll re-evaluate my prognosis. Again, I hope that I am wrong.
OptimisticInTexas
July 24th, 2009
8:31 pm
No links? anyone?
RHR
July 24th, 2009
8:31 pm
positively NO DEBATE who the best leadoff hitter in the history of baseball is
I know! I know! Josh Anderson! Coach taught me that.
Gone Viral
July 24th, 2009
8:31 pm
Heyward doubles in a run and is two for three. Freeman is two for two with a walk.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:31 pm
Professional catch there man
RHR
July 24th, 2009
8:31 pm
Loaf-alicious almost smiled there.
Bat Masterson
July 24th, 2009
8:32 pm
Face it, your just a frustrated fantasy league player with an overblown ego and the ability to type like a girl. Other than that you basically serve no purpose here except for comic relief.Capt Caveman
July 24th, 2009
8:14 pm
Type like a girl? lmao
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
8:32 pm
Paul Lentz — I liked this part of the Bowman article in particular.
Who is that Wise guy? If I’ve told this story before, I apologize. But with his tremendous catch to preserve Mark Buehrle’s perfect game on Thursday afternoon, Dewayne Wise produced the reminder of the first day that I saw him during Spring Training in 2004.
As we were standing in the middle of the clubhouse just shooting the breeze with Cox, Wise, a non-roster invitee who had previously been in the Blue Jays system, approached his new manager to introduce himself.
And staying true to his ability to make all of his players feel like they’re wanted and important, Cox responded with a firm handshake, a smile and, “Hey I’ve heard a lot about you, it’s great to have you here.”
Then as Wise walked away, Cox asked, “Who was that?”
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
8:32 pm
cabravesfan – did you enjoy the pre-game show?
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
8:32 pm
Base hit Freeman
Soph
July 24th, 2009
8:32 pm
Loafy will smile…one day! Yes, he will.
Bad Scooter
July 24th, 2009
8:33 pm
Man, is Garret a professional player or what
BravoMan
July 24th, 2009
8:33 pm
I saw on Mlb trade rumors it was thought that maybe Holliday could be resigned…I don’t see this happening at all. BorASS wouldn’t let it go down that why
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:34 pm
Bad Scooter….
lol….funny stuff..
But so true…professionally speaking
Capt Caveman
July 24th, 2009
8:36 pm
Yo Bat Masterson — Dude, I was LMFAO while I was typing that. I was wondering if anybody else was going to bust a gut when they read it. AAHHH YEAH , Good Times on the ole’ blog!!
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
8:36 pm
Paul Lentz
I hope by then, you’ll be asking me how you want your crow cooked.
In the mean time…I’m just going to take this season one game at a time. I suggest you try that. You might cut down on your ulcers….
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:36 pm
ok lets get the bats goin!
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:37 pm
We get to root for the Mets tonight… yeah.
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
8:37 pm
Yawn… 1-2-3 for Javy. Man at work.
Zephyr 8
July 24th, 2009
8:37 pm
“Mcgahee will hit a home run”- Brew Crew
Willis McGahee?????? O you must mean Casey McGehee….
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
8:37 pm
Matt Diaz, even with his sometimes wild swings at the plate, is a gamer. Great base running at in the top of the 2nd. I really feel that getting him more at-bats is the key to him establishing more consistency at the plate.
Meanwhile, Vazquez is dealing it tonight. I love to see him pitch. Continues to be a GREAT trade by Frank Wren.
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
8:38 pm
The Loaf is the epitome of a professional player.
He makes it look so easy….;P
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
8:38 pm
Rob from SC @ 8:30–
How fun!
RHR
July 24th, 2009
8:39 pm
OK I can’t wait to see who listens to Nickleback.
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
8:39 pm
Now, when we first traded to get Javy, I was opposed.
I have been pleasantly surprised….
Bat Masterson
July 24th, 2009
8:40 pm
Keep up the good work Capt Caveman, I type like a chicken( hunt and peck). That is why I don’t post much.
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
8:40 pm
VJ-
lucky for you swearing is not approved on the blog!
Soph
July 24th, 2009
8:41 pm
Javy! Javy! Swing that bat.
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
8:41 pm
Javy with the hit!
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
8:41 pm
Dayum..look at Javy!
THWG
July 24th, 2009
8:41 pm
He can pitch, he can hit, what CAN’T this guy do?
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
8:41 pm
2B for Javy?
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:41 pm
JAVY…Is this guy serious
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
8:41 pm
Works the count and doubles! Hey oh!
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
8:41 pm
There We Go Javy…Lets Go Offense!
Mixxo
July 24th, 2009
8:41 pm
Be a hitter Javy!
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
8:41 pm
THWG
July 24th, 2009
8:41 pm
He can pitch, he can hit, what CAN’T this guy do?
Give birth
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
8:41 pm
Vazquez has 3 doubles? dang, thats pretty good.
Zephyr 8
July 24th, 2009
8:41 pm
wow a seven pitch at bat ending with a double from the pitcher.
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
8:42 pm
Awsome 7 pitch AB for a double for Javy!!
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:42 pm
Bunt?
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
8:42 pm
Ms.Rogers
You and DOB have the best gig around.
I envy you guys!
RHR
July 24th, 2009
8:42 pm
TP doing work? Lies. The internet says TP doesn’t do anything.
Mixxo
July 24th, 2009
8:42 pm
Get hot Nate.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
8:42 pm
Jeff321…….I know, it was a pretty funny quote. I have always felt that Bobby Cox was a good “player’s manager”. However, his loyalty to certain players who have shown with their play that they dont deserve to be playing………is beyond comprehension.
I’m all for sticking with a guy who is slumping. For instance, look at Nate McLouth. I have ABSOLUTELY no problem with Nate McLouth continuing to play, even though he is 3 for his last 32. Slumps happen. When McLouth first got to the Braves, he struggled in his first 10 games, not showing a lot of power. Then he went on a power run, mixing in a number of doubles with some homers. McLouth has shown me that when he busts out of it, he will be fine. Plus he will draw some walks.
However, I’m not for sticking with players like Greg Norton.
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
8:43 pm
Doesn’t Hanson pitch tomorrow
Soph
July 24th, 2009
8:43 pm
Be productive Natey Nate.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:43 pm
McLouth needs a hit or a break or something
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
8:43 pm
Nice AB Nate!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:43 pm
That’ll work
brent a.
July 24th, 2009
8:43 pm
Jim Powell: “I don’t want to sit here and talk about Milwaukee all night. Our team is the Braves!”
Take that, Chip Caray!
RHR
July 24th, 2009
8:43 pm
I like this Parra guy.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
8:43 pm
Necromancer……….I’ll be watching every game, rooting for my Braves………hoping that I’m wrong.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:43 pm
Bunt with Prado? Stay out of DP?
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
8:44 pm
Good Ab’s so far working the count really good i feel a big inning coming
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
8:44 pm
Everybody taking pitches and working the count today. Well done.
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
8:44 pm
Yeah, I still don’t understand the Norton deal.
Why is this dude so special?
BravoMan
July 24th, 2009
8:44 pm
Good AB Nate!
UNCBrave
July 24th, 2009
8:44 pm
WHy is PRADO not BUNTING?
Joebrave
July 24th, 2009
8:45 pm
Konerko for president!!!
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
8:45 pm
Prado HATERS wake up and smell the JACK!
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
8:45 pm
PRADO!!!!!!!
Soph
July 24th, 2009
8:45 pm
Marteeeeeeeeeen! My guy.
Joebrave
July 24th, 2009
8:45 pm
That’s why Prado aint bunting dammitt!!!!!
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
8:45 pm
UNCBrave
July 24th, 2009
8:44 pm
WHy is PRADO not BUNTING?
That’s why
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
8:45 pm
MARTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that was smoked!!!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:45 pm
PRADOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
UNCBrave
July 24th, 2009
8:45 pm
Now I know why
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
8:45 pm
YES!!!! There We Go Martin!!!!
Team MVP!!!
RHR
July 24th, 2009
8:45 pm
Hey KJ? There goes that man!
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
8:45 pm
Martin!!!!
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
Marteeeeeen!
Jeff
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
Pitching, Defense, and the 3-run homer.
The Earl Weaver Special.
Marc from FL
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
I put Prado on my fantasy team as soon as he became the everyday 2B (had to cause I had KJ before, lol). I’m loving this, where’s my popcorn?
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
Hell YEAH, MARTIN!!!!
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
Necromancer……….it’s good that you have “seen the light” with Vazquez. I supported the trade back in the winter. However a number of posters RIPPED Frank Wren, crying about how we will come to regret giving up that Flowers kid.
Meanwhile……..PRADOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Dude is raking at the plate. He better keep raking because Bobby Cox is itching to get Kelly Johnson some playing time.
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
Prado comes threw again!!!
Zephyr 8
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
PRRRRRRRRAAAAADOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
We must be pissed about yesterday
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
Man, where would we be if we’d been hitting like this all year??
rafael
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
wow, martin, wow!!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
Chipper!
Sticks are nice and hot…nice and hot I tell ya
brent a.
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
i guess that’s why he’s not bunting
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
So…I guess no bunt to stay out of DP.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
Feast Or Famine Offense…! Lets Enjoy the Feast!
THWG
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
This is making me feel a little better and that yesterday was the exception, not the rule.
Joebrave
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
Even Chip is playin a little ball tonite, must’ve taken his Geritol!!!
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
Another hit for Chipper
Bat Masterson
July 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
UNCBrave
July 24th, 2009
8:44 pm
WHy is PRADO not BUNTING? Whoops, that’s why.
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
8:47 pm
WHy is PRADO not BUNTING?
That’s why.
It has to be, right
You bet. Happ, Donald, Marson, Drabek=Harrison, Elvis, Salty, Feliz. Mr. Ricciardi, you can make that out to “cash.”
Good to see Freeman take a walk today.
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
8:47 pm
This ain’t the same offense the Brewers faced last time around. Largely thanks to Mr. Prado.
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
8:47 pm
Sounds like the Braves didn’t get the message that they are all depressed by the shipment of Conrad to Gwinnett, huh???
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
8:47 pm
Chipper with a 2nd knock
Marc from FL
July 24th, 2009
8:47 pm
K, let’s make a pact, for now on everytime a Brave hits a homer we scream “TAKE THAT PIGGLY YOU FAT WIGGLY!”
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
8:47 pm
Paul Lentz
Whaddya think?????
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
8:47 pm
Does Anyone Agree That Martin Prado is Our Best #2 Hitter Since The 2007 Version of Renteria…?
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
8:47 pm
BMac just missed on his two drives tonight
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:47 pm
Brian has been just missing A LOT
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
8:47 pm
wow … that kinda looked like a popup at first but he hit that to the warning track
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
8:47 pm
Mac’s driving the ball tonight, too bad there couldn’t be just a little wind
Efrim
July 24th, 2009
8:48 pm
Is Milwaukee going to keep trotting Parra out there? I personally think he is a great buy low candidate. Just my opinion. Kid has good stuff.
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
8:48 pm
good damage control para
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:48 pm
I can not wait for August 1st so that we can stop talking about the Halladay trade crap already….one way or the other.
jukeandjive
July 24th, 2009
8:48 pm
Mar-teeeeeeeen!!!
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
8:48 pm
Parra sure isn’t fooling anybody.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:48 pm
Professional hitter here folks
Capt Caveman
July 24th, 2009
8:48 pm
Unfortunately I have to get off of here and go to the club I run security for in Atlanta. It’s a fun job – lots of pretty women and plenty of jerks I can toss out the door. We have a code word for trouble makers == Paul Lentz. LOL
Ahh I can hear it now over the radio, “Paul Lentz is bugging the waitress again” , “Paul Lentz just puked in the girls room”, “Paul Lentz needs to get tossed on his ass”, and my personal favorite — “Paul Lentz is passed out on the patio deck drooling on himself with puke on his shirt” LOLOL
Alright, BIG KNOCK — BIIIIIG KNOCK PRADO !!!!! (Major League 1989) “Oh yeah, I love this stuff, I might move to England !!!”
Derek Zoolander
July 24th, 2009
8:48 pm
Who’s winning the match?
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
8:49 pm
I apologize if this has been addressed but why is the roof closed?
Tokyo Bravo
July 24th, 2009
8:49 pm
Uh, I think that was Martin’s way of saying “I ain’t going back to the bench, KJ Pipp”
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
8:49 pm
He better keep raking because Bobby Cox is itching to get Kelly Johnson some playing time. Paul Lentz
Perish the thought, dude…
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
8:49 pm
I mean…did I say I hate “almost homer”? What I meant was, “I hate 12 game hitting streaks.” Yeah yeah…that’s it…
jukeandjive
July 24th, 2009
8:49 pm
let’s go matty
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
8:50 pm
Watching Prince Sing and Play defense at First makes me thankful that we have the Kotchmeister! even though his offensive numbers don’t impress most fans…
BravesFanChris24
July 24th, 2009
8:50 pm
Prado
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
8:50 pm
Alright….who bets they show the “How bout foosball” commercial this next break?
Joebrave
July 24th, 2009
8:50 pm
If you get Konerko they will come!
6-4-3
July 24th, 2009
8:50 pm
What confidence Bobby Cox showed there with Prado, not having him sacrifice. Good call, and Prado rewarded him. He can rake.
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
8:50 pm
Rain in the forecast apparently
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:50 pm
4 of 8 position players in the lineup have above a .300 average. Not bad.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
8:50 pm
How funny would it be if KJ was playing 2nd this inning
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
8:51 pm
*almost homers.
BravesFanChris24
July 24th, 2009
8:51 pm
cabravesfan
I’m watching Brewers feed and they said rain is in the area.
RHR
July 24th, 2009
8:51 pm
lol Wayne.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:51 pm
Joebrave -
I take it you mean wins?
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
8:51 pm
I’m watching the FS Wisconsin feed. (Not sure if they showed this on SS or not.) I wonder what Cox was talking to Prado about after that home run?
abwright
July 24th, 2009
8:52 pm
Why’s Prado still in the game? I thought KJ was Bobby’s Boy.
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
8:52 pm
Thanks all- appreciate the info
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
8:52 pm
I see the G-Braves are roughing up Carlos Carrasco tonight…nice.
Bat Masterson
July 24th, 2009
8:52 pm
Tokyo Bravo
July 24th, 2009
8:49 pm
Uh, I think that was Martin’s way of saying “I ain’t going back to the bench, KJ Pipp”
Funny
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
8:52 pm
Doesn’t this stadium have a retractable roof?
BravoMan
July 24th, 2009
8:52 pm
Offense still very much alive! No negative tone setting here. These are the Braves who won 6 games last homestand
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
8:52 pm
Nope…no foosball
David..(Athens, AL)
July 24th, 2009
8:52 pm
it is raining outside in ML (cabravesfan)
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
8:53 pm
Party Hardy!
Marc from FL
July 24th, 2009
8:53 pm
What’s funny Tomahawkin is that most fans from other teams what they team play the Braves and think to themselves “wow, I wish our 1B had that kind of glove”
I think most anti-Kotch guys are coming around though, he doesn’t just not commit many errors, he makes plays he shouldn’t be able to.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:53 pm
cabravesfan -
So, any other ideas besides the cage match?
Efrim
July 24th, 2009
8:53 pm
“You bet. Happ, Donald, Marson, Drabek=Harrison, Elvis, Salty, Feliz. Mr. Ricciardi, you can make that out to “cash.””
Steve, I actually think all of the Braves prospects there are better than the Phils, except that Happ > Harrison. I’m really interested to see what he goes for. I’l be honest, I think he “should” go for Happ, 3 players out of Drabek, Brown, Tayor and Knapp. And 2 additional players out of Carrasco, Donald, D’Arnaud, Marson. So 6 in all, would be my intitial asking price for Roy. I’d expect only slightly less than that. If JP doesn’t get Drabek, Happ, and one of Brown or Taylor plus 2 more, he should pack his bags.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
8:53 pm
I don’t know much about Alan Butts, but he just went down a couple notches in my book. Nickelback?
(I originally had “I don’t know much about Butts” until I took a look at it)
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
8:54 pm
If JP doesn’t get Drabek, Happ, and one of Brown or Taylor plus 2 more, he should pack his bags.
Agreed.
abwright
July 24th, 2009
8:54 pm
Yee-hah! Braves actually threw to first on a bunt.
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
8:55 pm
There is rain in the area but looks to be mostly southwest of the city (mainly in Illinois)
*Francoeur has left 4 on base so far for the mets
Wayne in Utah
July 24th, 2009
8:55 pm
Don’t you guys that were calling for Prado to bunt feel stupid right about now???
NEVER bunt early in the game. Only in certain circumstances when a single run is needed late in the game, do you even think about bunting.
Earl Weaver used to say that he was glad when the other team bunted, because they were giving him an out.
Exception: when the pitcher is batting with less than 2 outs and a runner(s) on.
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
8:55 pm
Oh, I get it! Their guy cann get a hit to center!
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
8:55 pm
is he Brett Butts father
THWG
July 24th, 2009
8:56 pm
Why exactly is Jason Kendall their leadoff hitter?
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
8:56 pm
thanks javy for the free pass!
Soph
July 24th, 2009
8:56 pm
Hmm…an unintentional intentional BB? Yes, no, maybe so…
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
8:56 pm
Heath-
Mud wrestling?
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
8:56 pm
McFann
Yes Uts Retractable…
For all the 411 on the ballpark, http://www.ballparksofbaseball.com
Javy Come On!
gene garbage
July 24th, 2009
8:56 pm
wanna bet we give up a run here. notorious for getting runs, then giving up some the very next inning. not exactly sure why we do that….
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
8:57 pm
Why exactly is Jason Kendall their leadoff hitter?
I think I heard that Bobby is guest managing for the Brewers tonight.
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
8:57 pm
How many catchers have ever hit leadoff for their team?
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:57 pm
cabravesfan -
Mudwrestling? Uhhhh, not for guys. Duh.
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
8:58 pm
dammit!
gene garbage
July 24th, 2009
8:58 pm
told ya….
Soph
July 24th, 2009
8:58 pm
Damn. Here comes trouble.
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
8:58 pm
Ummmmm
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
8:58 pm
Council is Infegueo the past few games
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
8:58 pm
Javy Come On!!!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
8:58 pm
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gene garbage
July 24th, 2009
8:58 pm
jello wrestling…
Heath
July 24th, 2009
8:58 pm
Javy…..what gives?
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
8:59 pm
I have a feeling that this will be one of those games where the offense hits and the pitching sucks… That happened a lot during interleague play…
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
8:59 pm
Heath…………you dont BUNT with one of your best hitting clutch players batting. I remember against the Mets during Sunday’s game, a situation came up in the bottom of the 3rd where Prado was up with runners on 1st and 2nd and 0 outs. People on here were crying for Bobby to call the bunt. Prado hit into a double play and Chipper made the 3 out. Immediately, cries were calling Bobby names for not bunting.
I said, “Bobby was right to have Prado swinging. You want to play for the big inning”. I was called names. Meanwhile, 2 innings later in the bottom of the 5th, Nate McLouth comes up again, the exact situation. Immediately people on here were calling for the bunt. I said, “no, play for the big inning”. McLouth ended up working a walk. Prado then comes up and gets a single with the bases loaded. The Braves went on to score 5 runs in that 5th inning.
Even if Prado hit into a double play instead of hitting a homer in the 3rd……it was still the right move.
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
8:59 pm
Who here thinks Prado can keep his bat going anywhere near as good as it has been ever since he got the starting job? His emergence was so unexpected that I have no idea what to expect in the future. If Martin stays this good (or even close) then the Braves could be one bat away from having a scary lineup (I’m thinking about Heyward and Freeman, and drooling over what could be down the road)
Soph
July 24th, 2009
9:00 pm
And, what exactly is “Infegueo”?
gene garbage
July 24th, 2009
9:00 pm
in one of those little plastic pools for kids, yeh come on!!!
THWG
July 24th, 2009
9:00 pm
Boog: “It hits those stands and then it’s a foot race between Diaz and Prado”
But of course Diaz wins, he did P90X!
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
9:00 pm
where the hell was that pitch?
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
9:00 pm
What is going on here
Nick
July 24th, 2009
9:01 pm
go figure, we finally score JV some runs and he cant get anybody out.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:01 pm
Marc From Fl
I was one of the Kotchmeister haters early in the season because he doesn’t hit for power at a power position, especially in our lineup
But not making any errors makes up for that
And Javy Has been Garbage this Inning, Perfect team for Javy to have his D game!
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
9:01 pm
Is Roger going out to the mound or what?
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
9:01 pm
This is really uncharacteristic for Javy. Not throwing strikes…
gene garbage
July 24th, 2009
9:01 pm
plus, if prado were to bunt, they would’ve walked chipper to load the bases and hope for the dp
Soph
July 24th, 2009
9:01 pm
Geez, Javy’s having a meltdown here. It’s been a while since he’s done this.
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
9:01 pm
ok, here’s javy’s bad inning. If he can keep the lead for the Braves we should be good
RHR
July 24th, 2009
9:01 pm
What is happening to our Javy?
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
9:01 pm
Rut R’oh Raggy!
heybud
July 24th, 2009
9:01 pm
I’m just curious. What is Craig Counsell’s lifetime batting average against the Braves? He just always seems to kill us, doesn’t he?
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
9:01 pm
Heath-
I would enjoy it…
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
9:02 pm
This is dangerous…very dangerous
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:02 pm
Kurdt Cobain
Craig Biggio comes to mind…
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
9:02 pm
Bobby looks like he’s itching to pick his nose now…
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:02 pm
cabravesfan……….as long as Schafer, Francoeur and Kelly were in the line-up…..it would have been IMPOSSIBLE for us to ever hit like this with any kind of consistency.
Now, things are different (unless Bobby can find some way to squeeze Kelly Johnson back into the line-up, lol)
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:02 pm
Heybud
Co-Sign on that!
Counsell has been a pain in our Asses his whole career
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:03 pm
cabravesfan -
We both need to enjoy it.
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
9:03 pm
We need innings out of Javy. Can’t afford to go to the pen early in this game after yesterday.
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
9:03 pm
Prince Fielder reminds me of Reuben Studdard…
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:03 pm
Heyward walks again
RHR
July 24th, 2009
9:03 pm
Soph – Infuego = on fire.
Efrim
July 24th, 2009
9:04 pm
Steve from OH, nolie, any other draft lovers: http://mlbbonusbaby.com/2009/07/22/draft-review-atlanta-braves/
Scroll to the bottom for his overall take.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:04 pm
Needed that by Javy.
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
9:04 pm
buh bye, fatboy!
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:04 pm
To Prince Fielder….!
“Hoe Sit Down!”
lexbrave
July 24th, 2009
9:04 pm
well i was feeling good about the game
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
9:05 pm
They’ve found a good out pitch for Fielder. One more to get out of this.
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
9:05 pm
cabravesfan – you are one sick puppy!
Soph
July 24th, 2009
9:05 pm
RHR – I know I was just being an ass b/c of the way he spelled it.
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
9:05 pm
Heath-
as soon as you learn that it’s all about me…
Soph
July 24th, 2009
9:06 pm
Oh, and b/c he’s a Brewers fan.
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:06 pm
Lowe pitches SUNDAY BOOG
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:06 pm
Good Damage Control By Javy…
That is the worst Inning I’ve seen from Javy since I can remember!
Nick
July 24th, 2009
9:06 pm
Anybody else get the feeling that we are going to have to score 8+ to win this one?
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
9:06 pm
Good to see Javy regroup and take control of that inning!
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
9:06 pm
Actually, en fuego= on fire.
Speak much Spanish in Wisconsin?
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:06 pm
Havent you guys been following Matt Harrison since his trade to the Rangers? Dude is the WHITE VERSION of Horatio Ramirez. Dude cant stay healthy, gives up a lot of hits, high ERA, basically struggles to get through 5 innings, not a very high strikeout to walk ratio. Why would we miss a BUM like Harrison?
Meanwhile, nice dealing by Vazquez. Way to get those 2 strikeouts to end the threat.
BravoMan
July 24th, 2009
9:07 pm
Nice rebound Javy!
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
9:07 pm
under the circumstances, that was good damage control from Javy. Keep up the scoring, we might have to out slug them in order to win against them
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
9:07 pm
Tomahawkin–
Yeah…I don’t really like domes a whole lot.
Nick
July 24th, 2009
9:08 pm
Kotchman up, 1 out.
RHR
July 24th, 2009
9:08 pm
Oh I missed that Soph, not paying attention.
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:08 pm
My guess for the trivia question is
Brad Ausmus
and Pudge Rodriguez
Soph
July 24th, 2009
9:08 pm
McFann @ 9:07 -
Me either and especially baseball in domes. It’s meant to be played outside!
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
9:08 pm
Hold it…Kendall is their leadoff hitter?
Wow…that might be crazier than having your catcher bat—uh……
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
9:09 pm
I hope we score a lot…
Milwaukee is a good team and we have to realize how good Javy has been for us…
Sometimes pitchers have to battle…I think this could be one of those “gutsy” performances you hear about in post game interviews!
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:09 pm
Where have all of Kotchman’s doubles gone?
lexbrave
July 24th, 2009
9:09 pm
and now im feeling better
Nick
July 24th, 2009
9:10 pm
way to prove me wrong kotchy
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
9:10 pm
Soph–
Exactly!
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
9:10 pm
What is the trivia Q? It’s about catchers?
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:10 pm
Now the Yankees want Halladay because of Wang’s injury
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:10 pm
SF/COL underway…go Giants.
Nick
July 24th, 2009
9:11 pm
How is it that nobody on this team can bunt?
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
9:11 pm
Is bunting failure contagious?
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:11 pm
In my opinion the Yankees would have to give up
Chamberlain or Kennedy
Jesus Montero – C
Austin Jackson – CF
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:12 pm
What continues to baffle me is that some of you guys RIP Bobby for doing what I see as the right thing (like not having Prado bunt in the top of the 3rd). Yet some of you TOTALLY support Bobby using “his guys” in certain situations, when it is obvious that they cant be depended on to deliver.
Kind of Ironic isnt it………I seem to be in the “minority” when it comes to the times I support Bobby……..and also in the “minority” when it comes to when I RIP Bobby.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:12 pm
Man This Team Sucks Overall in bunt attempts!
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:12 pm
Javy is usually a good bunter
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
9:12 pm
team still needs some bunting practice
Soph
July 24th, 2009
9:12 pm
Ok, I’m gonna say this until the Braves prove me wrong. Damn our inability to bunt!
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:12 pm
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:12 pm
Man This Team Sucks Overall in bunt attempts!
Not according to Chip Carray
No comprende
July 24th, 2009
9:12 pm
Still don’t understand sending down Conrad and calling up KJ.
Soph
July 24th, 2009
9:13 pm
Whoa. That was hit hard.
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
9:13 pm
Ouch!
Nick
July 24th, 2009
9:13 pm
Take that Counsel, you annoying little sh*t.
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
9:14 pm
Lucky break!!! (well in the brewers case .. lets hope not)
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:14 pm
The Kotchmeister is One Slow S.O.B. CheeseWhiz!
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:14 pm
Vicente Padilla has been diagnosed with the swine flu.
I hope he gets better soon
NO MORE BOBBY
July 24th, 2009
9:14 pm
ATTENTION KJ LOVERS – Prado is our second baseman!! Johnson had pretty much the first half to prove he should be our starter and blew it. I don’t think he deserves to even be on our roster at the moment but Bobby sticks with his favorites.
Also its funny how the hatred for Yunel has died down. Told you he was money!
Original Jon
July 24th, 2009
9:14 pm
OMG, you know what drove me nuts earlier today?? I was watching the Mark Buerhle Perfect game and the announcer was just God awful, every time Mark struck someone out he would say “He gone”. I dont know if it was just me or what but it drove me nuts each time he did it, HE GONE.
Carroll Rogers
July 24th, 2009
9:14 pm
Just looked up Counsell’s numbers vs. the Braves….this is regular season games since he entered the league in 95. and it was entering tonight’s game…he’s batting .279 (60-for-215) with six doubles, two triples no homers and 14 RBIs in 64 games…..He had to have done a lot of damage in the postseason because that doesn’t seem like much. and you guys are right. he’s a pest from way back.
heybud
July 24th, 2009
9:15 pm
No comprehende
Perhaps to showcase KJ for a potential upcoming trade for prospects or as a throw-in to a bigger deal? That’s all I can figure.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:15 pm
McFann
Domes Stadiums in baseball are a thing of the past much like The Cookie Cutters and Astroturf…
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:15 pm
They are afraid it might have been passed through other members. Go to ROTOWORLD.com for more info
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:15 pm
That RIP by Nate ate Counsell up, lol. Still, Nate needed it. Got 2 chances to get those 2 runs back.
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
9:15 pm
cabravesfan – Heath-
as soon as you learn that it’s all about me…
Shocking discovery, my lovely friend in LA.
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
9:15 pm
Good call–calling that a double. I mean, it didn’t touch his glove, and when the ball doesn’t touch the glove, it’s a hit…
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:15 pm
Rob from SC -
You serious?
Jaglawyer
July 24th, 2009
9:15 pm
Our coach once made us do a layup drill after a game . . . maybe Bobby can have the team hang around at night’s end do a little bunting . . .
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:16 pm
NO MORE BOBBY………totally agree with your 9:14pm posting.
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
9:16 pm
Tomahawkin–
BLECH! Astro-turf is even worse than domes!
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
9:16 pm
big spot for Chipper! atleast get a Sac Fly here
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
9:16 pm
good time for chipper to show some power here!!!
SLAM IT!!
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
9:16 pm
Cards still lead Phils 1-0
heybud
July 24th, 2009
9:16 pm
Carroll,
Thanks for the info on Counsell.
Is there a web site I can access to look up this kind of information in the future?
Thanks again.
Carroll Rogers
July 24th, 2009
9:16 pm
chipper is 3-3 with two home runs for his career vs. parra. here he comes with bases loaded
rafael
July 24th, 2009
9:16 pm
Come on Chipper. Time to end the game.
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:16 pm
Heath
It’s on rotoworld.com.
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
9:16 pm
Heath, take note…VJ understands this concept
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:16 pm
According to Jamey Newberg of the Newberg Report, Texas right-hander Vicente Padilla has been diagnosed with swine flu.
Padilla was scratched from a scheduled start Wednesday with flu-like symptoms, but this is obviously much more serious than the Rangers could have expected. If he has been around the clubhouse recently, which he probably has, teammates and staff members may have also contracted the virus. Tests are probably being run as we speak. He’s still scheduled to start Tuesday against the Tigers, but that could soon change.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:17 pm
Origional Jon
That Commentator was “the Hawk” Ken Harrelson. He’s one of the best Homer Commentators in the Game!
He’s Their Version of the late Skip Caray, so you can’t hate on him…
Capt Caveman
July 24th, 2009
9:17 pm
Yes Paul Lentz —- You are a minority on ONE !! Good Luck with that……..
Tokyo Bravo
July 24th, 2009
9:17 pm
Somewhere in a dark corner of the Braves dugout, curled in a fetal position, KJ mumbles softly to himself “Stop calling me Wally. My name’s not Wally…”
RHR
July 24th, 2009
9:17 pm
Oh wow. Gift.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:17 pm
Top of the 6th……….Cards up 1-0.
RHR
July 24th, 2009
9:18 pm
Kenshin Kawakami is Japanese for Manny Parra?
(75 pitches in 4!)
rafael
July 24th, 2009
9:18 pm
it would be disappointing if we do not get at least 2 runs.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:19 pm
Capt Caveman………..didnt you agree with me on the “Prado bunting debate”?
Supes
July 24th, 2009
9:19 pm
Let’s go HOSS! RBI opportunity awaits!
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
9:19 pm
Efrim, thanks for the link, a very good read. I think he echoes my sentiments exactly, though I think I like Jones and Hefflinger more tha he does…
RHR
July 24th, 2009
9:19 pm
FFS people its July 24th, we don’t need inning by inning score updates from around the league.
Chipper
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:19 pm
chased ball 4
Nick
July 24th, 2009
9:19 pm
That AB just killed our season.
Soph
July 24th, 2009
9:19 pm
I am so mad at him for swinging at that.
rafael
July 24th, 2009
9:19 pm
Damm, that was ball 4.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:19 pm
Rob -
I just looked it up. That’s awful. Several members of the team has flu-like symptoms…Awful.
David..(Athens, AL)
July 24th, 2009
9:19 pm
oh Chipper that was ball 4
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
9:19 pm
Swung at ball 4
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:19 pm
McFann
I do miss the Multipurpose stadiums. One’s that had crappy grass as a result of Both Football and Baseball being played on the field Simultaneously, especially this time of the year…
I believe That Florida, Oakland and Toronto are the only stadiums to be home to both pro baseball and football teams…!
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
9:19 pm
Keep swinging Larry, maybe you’ll give him a cold.
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 24th, 2009
9:20 pm
doh!
Supes
July 24th, 2009
9:20 pm
Frak it, Chipper swings at a high change (ball 4) and misses!
Not good.
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
9:20 pm
Chipper swings at ball 4. Sheesh.
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
9:20 pm
Oh well.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:20 pm
That was an ugly strikeout. Still one more crack.
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
9:20 pm
Ouch…… gets 2 singles with no one on and then cant even hit the damn ball with bases loaded just dont understand it, that was a great chance to put the game away early , up to McCann now
Supes
July 24th, 2009
9:20 pm
Come on B-Mac! Do your thing! RBI double!
Soph
July 24th, 2009
9:20 pm
Oh. Man. ThisClose.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:21 pm
I’m Gonna Get Pissed Odd If We Don’t score One Here
This could be the biggest inning of the game, Thus a big Momentum Swinger!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
9:21 pm
2-0 St. Louis
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:21 pm
Heath
The horrible part is that it most likely spread because of how close teamates are to one another.
Lets hope for the best and a quick recovery
Nick
July 24th, 2009
9:21 pm
Chipper and Mac have absolutely killed any momentum this team has batting in the 3 and 4 spots.
Tokyo Bravo
July 24th, 2009
9:22 pm
No, Kenshin Kawakami is Japanese for “RHR clearly can’t tell the difference between an ERA of 6.50 and an ERA of 4.00″
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
9:22 pm
Also its funny how the hatred for Yunel has died down. Told you he was money!
The majority of Escobar haters were just Cox lovers in disguise. Translation: They get behind their boy regardless of the circumstances.
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
9:22 pm
4-0 Cards
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:23 pm
Now McCann is causinf fans frustration
Supes
July 24th, 2009
9:23 pm
Manny Parra has ABSOLUTELY nothing left. Junk. Braves have to make him pay!
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:23 pm
Can B-Macc Just Get a Ric Flar To Left!
Supes
July 24th, 2009
9:24 pm
Great AB Brian McCann! Open up this game B-Mac!
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:24 pm
that was CLOSE
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
9:24 pm
That was close
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
9:24 pm
Mike Hampton hit a two-run homerun of Johan Santana….3-1 Houston…incredible
RHR
July 24th, 2009
9:24 pm
Oh okay thanks Tokyo, my Japanese is rusty.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:24 pm
Man, I think we caught a break on the 2-2 pitch.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:25 pm
Funky ButtLovin!!! Arrrggghhhh!
WTF Offense!
At Least B-Macc Made Him Work
Soph
July 24th, 2009
9:25 pm
*sigh*
Frustrating.
JM
July 24th, 2009
9:25 pm
No runs.
Feels bad man.
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
9:25 pm
Damn it
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
9:25 pm
3 hits to the warning track and 0-3. Unbelievable
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
9:25 pm
All those pitches for that?
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
9:25 pm
wasted opporunity there
Supes
July 24th, 2009
9:25 pm
FRAK, Brian WARNING TRACK POWER!
Unreal…our big guns up and they both let us down.
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:25 pm
Chipper you suck right now
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
9:26 pm
Maybe Mac should try to hit the ball on the ground
Nick
July 24th, 2009
9:26 pm
Thats the Braves for you.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:26 pm
Not sure why Bobby keeps putting McCann in the 4-hole against lefties.
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
9:26 pm
I believe That Florida, Oakland and Toronto are the only stadiums to be home to both pro baseball and football teams…! Tomahawkin
Don’t forget about the HHH Dome in Minnesota.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:26 pm
Parra has, at best, 1 more inning left. He’s up to 88 pitches.
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
9:26 pm
Nice our team is sure damn good at working the pitchers count up but sure dont have a clue how to drive runners in.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:26 pm
B-Macc Needs To stop swinging for the fences! All we needed was a single right there
Supes
July 24th, 2009
9:26 pm
McFann,
What’s up with your boy?
Warning track power all of a sudden?
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
9:26 pm
Chipper is 2/3 and took Parra to a 3-2 count…I’d say he worked the count
Zephyr 8
July 24th, 2009
9:26 pm
They better get Parra out of there. It’s absolutely amazing that he has only given up 4 runs.
Tokyo Bravo
July 24th, 2009
9:27 pm
RHR- LOL it’s all good, man.
My Japanese gets a little “sabi ga tsuite iru” from time to time, too
McFann :Ô:
July 24th, 2009
9:27 pm
Tomahawkin At Least B-Macc Made Him Work
Oh yeah. That did a heckuva lotta good.
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
9:27 pm
33 pitches, no runs.
Chip: “You usually see it, when a team leaves the bases loaded and doesn’t score the other one usually does”
… keep em off the boards Javy!!
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:27 pm
NecroMancer
The twins are playing at the Metrodome for their final season, which is why I didn’t include it
Roja
July 24th, 2009
9:27 pm
Guess we shoulda tried harder to sign Hampton. At least HE can hit better than Norton
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:28 pm
yes I got the question right
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
9:28 pm
rally killer = para
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
9:28 pm
VJ-
maybe you should have some more vodka- might help you think straight…
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
9:28 pm
If you folks had not been so hard on Mike Hampton…
Nick
July 24th, 2009
9:28 pm
Javy, please throw strikes.
McFann Ô
July 24th, 2009
9:28 pm
Supes–
How should I know?
Roja
July 24th, 2009
9:28 pm
Only other NL team with 0 grand slams this year is the Pads!
nolie
July 24th, 2009
9:28 pm
THAT WILL “COST” THEM!!! BALLGAME !!!!!!!!
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:29 pm
BrewCrew
PARRA
spell his name right
Zephyr 8
July 24th, 2009
9:29 pm
If Parra comes out next inning, I’ll be surprised. 8 hits and 3 walks through only 4 innings. Not fooling anyone, he is very lucky that miller park is not 10 feet shorter.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:29 pm
It is still kind of amazing that Jeff Francoeur is batting clean-up for the Mets. I know that the Mets are banged up, but DAMN, lol. You know that you are “offensively challenged” when Francoeur is your clean-up hitter, lol.
Roja
July 24th, 2009
9:30 pm
Throw strikes but don’t give them anything over the plate to hit……
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
9:30 pm
Tomahawkin
Kewl…
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
9:31 pm
cabravesfan, my love -wine with dinner – know issures with drinking straite…thinking state…drinking grape…whatever
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
9:31 pm
Looks like Hart is heatin up
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
9:31 pm
Another one goes right past Chipper Jones…
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
9:31 pm
Party Hardy! do it again buddy.
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
9:31 pm
That Hart dude is one UGLY mofo…
cabravesfan
July 24th, 2009
9:32 pm
VJ-
[expletive deleted]
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:32 pm
Here it comes…
Il Cattivo
July 24th, 2009
9:33 pm
Mets – Astros,
Runner on 2nd and Wright up to bat – IBB so that Hampto9n can pitch to Frenchie to get out of the inning. But he singles in a run. Thats how he got his 8 RBIs.
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
9:33 pm
cabravesfan -you’re too easy to play with – and I appreciate it
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
9:33 pm
This game is CRAWLING right along
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
9:33 pm
dang die azz
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
9:33 pm
Look at Matty!
RHR
July 24th, 2009
9:33 pm
Jeff ducks from that ball?
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:34 pm
Mets tie the game 3-3 in the top of the 5th. Francoeur gets one of his “high pop up that falls in front of the centerfielder because he was playing deep” kind of hits to tie the game at 3-3.
Il Cattivo
July 24th, 2009
9:34 pm
Woohoo Manny Parra still in the game!
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:34 pm
….knew someone would comment on JF. Just can’t let it go.
Atleast it is pertinent since we are competing with Houston for the WC.
McFann Ô
July 24th, 2009
9:35 pm
II Cattivo Woohoo Manny Parra still in the game!
Expletive.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:36 pm
Let’s have another long inning…only scoring this time. Sound good?
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
9:36 pm
McFann–we’ve all been bad influences on you, huh?
itcouldbeworse
July 24th, 2009
9:37 pm
Phils down 5 now thats good news
beachbrave
July 24th, 2009
9:37 pm
Here we go
Il Cattivo
July 24th, 2009
9:37 pm
Cmon McFann, he gave up 4 runs. Trust him to give up more, especially after pissing off the ump in that AB.
THWG
July 24th, 2009
9:37 pm
Methinks Mac should head over to the Windward Baseball Academy during the next homestand to get some swings in. Maybe Brad could help him out.
Il Cattivo
July 24th, 2009
9:38 pm
Cmon Yuni – Home Run.
AlabamaBrave
July 24th, 2009
9:39 pm
Come on TL, turn on one
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
9:39 pm
Professional swing there
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
9:40 pm
Just an absolutely professional hit
beachbrave
July 24th, 2009
9:40 pm
GA!
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:42 pm
If GA is not careful, he’ll be hitting .300 too.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:42 pm
Now that was the “ugly swinging Matt Diaz” at-bat that he sometimes has.
Regardless, I want to see him hacking. He hits enough to warrant tolerating those ugly at-bats.
David..(Athens, AL)
July 24th, 2009
9:43 pm
GA hitting .292 after that hit
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:43 pm
Seriously, Unless You know they guy in person, Who cares about Francoeur Now…?
We Got bigger fish to fry in trying to determine when KJ gets traded for a decent middle reliever and a minor leaguer
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:43 pm
Be great to see JV get another hit here…
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:44 pm
Kotchman get a lot of those kinds of hits. Ground ball through the hole. Gets the pitcher out of the way (maybe Vazquez can surprise us with another double).
Rodney Derrick
July 24th, 2009
9:44 pm
Victorino is limping pretty badly after banging the wall and missing catch
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:45 pm
…guess not.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:45 pm
Parra Should’ve been KO’d an inning ago but we let him keep his team in the game. I don’t trust our Bullpean against their offense
Especially Petey-Pabb, I will Be Damned If I see him tonight…
beachbrave
July 24th, 2009
9:46 pm
Tomahawkin- Agree
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:46 pm
Look what happens when the Phillies face really good pitching like tonight
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
9:46 pm
Cody Johnson is 1-4 with his 25th homer of the season tonight, along with a walk. Jake Thompson and Zeke Spruill also tossing solid games for Rome and MB.
Zephyr 8
July 24th, 2009
9:46 pm
Missed alot of oportunities against manny “sub” parra.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:46 pm
Tomahawkin…………While I would love to see Frank Wren dump Kelly Johnson on another team like he did Francoeur………I just dont see it happening. I feel that teams are starting to wise up that Wren is a pretty shrewd guy.
Yet, there is always a sucker out there, so one can hold out hope, right?
kelevra
July 24th, 2009
9:47 pm
heyward 2 run homer
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
9:47 pm
Heyward now 3-4 with a 2B, HR and BB. Dude’s a stud, folks. Freeman only 2-4 with a walk.
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:48 pm
Steve from OH
He will be here in September
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:49 pm
Good Pick Esco, He made that tough play look easy
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
9:49 pm
“Freeman only 2-4 with a walk.”
Trade him.
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
9:49 pm
para has shown me a lot of grit and determination. Go Cousel!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
9:50 pm
Anyone else nervous about this game for some reason????
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:50 pm
The only exception to my “Braves being 10 games behind the Phillies” prediction yesterday was not factoring in the Phillies pitching having a meltdown.
Meanwhile, another nice play by Escobar.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:50 pm
That Fckin Counsell…It’s The Little things that he does against us that itches my A…s
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
9:50 pm
Trade him.
I think we can get a decent middle reliever in return, no?
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
9:50 pm
We just got rid of Winn. Now we get Counsell. Great!
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
9:51 pm
He will be here in September
Man, you talk about him like he’s Jesus or something…
kelevra
July 24th, 2009
9:51 pm
combination of offense AND defense, who is a better ss than esco?
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:52 pm
I lust for Ryan Braun In Our Outfield…
Just Imagine if he played in the steroid/HGH era…
60 Homerun hitter F0-Sho!
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
9:52 pm
Ball game folks! Milwaukee wins!
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
9:52 pm
YANK HIM!
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
9:52 pm
damn
Kurdt Kobain
July 24th, 2009
9:52 pm
I hate that guy
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:52 pm
Starting Over
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:52 pm
That Fcking Braun! He Kills Us!!!
beachbrave
July 24th, 2009
9:52 pm
NSS- Yes
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:53 pm
Greaaaaaat.
Virginia Ranger
July 24th, 2009
9:53 pm
Scotia Steve. What can I say. Baseloaded for Chipper KKKKK
BrewCrew
July 24th, 2009
9:53 pm
Good night and talk to you guys tomorrow.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
9:53 pm
Steve from OH……….nice to see that 2 of our best hitting prospects are hitting well in Double A.
I know that you are among those who want to see Jason Heyward called up in September. I just would like to see him stay down there for the rest of the season…….play some fall ball…….come to Spring Training……and start the year off in Triple A. If he does well the first part of the year, bring him up in June 2010 (like they did Tommy Hanson this year).
Damn, the Brewers offense is cranking up.
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
9:53 pm
Javy didn’t think his lead was big enough
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
9:53 pm
That bases loaded choke job might be the ball game…hoping not, though…
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:53 pm
Vazquez has been Garbage Tonight…He Has left a lot of pitches up! You Can’t do that against this Brew Crew Lineup!
Time For the Shots!!!
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
9:53 pm
Right now this is on Mac and Chipper
Rafael
July 24th, 2009
9:53 pm
That bases loaded inning where we came up empty is starting to catch up to us. Javy needs a do some damage control.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
9:53 pm
I’m always afraid to hit “Refresh” after something like that
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
9:54 pm
this is what happens when you leave the bases loaded……. we deserve to lose and its wirrd we send Javy out who never get run support we give em 4 he cant be his normal self……
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
9:54 pm
I know that you are among those who want to see Jason Heyward called up in September.
Man, reading comprehension really isn’t your strong suit, huh?
RHR
July 24th, 2009
9:54 pm
Damn i leave the room and that happens. I knew boog and joe talking up how atl hasnt allowed a hr in however long would come back haunt us.
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
9:55 pm
Javy is just trying to make sure the Brewers don’t go after him so he can stay in Atlanta
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
9:55 pm
You know, if somebody told me that Craig Counsel had been shot and killed in front of his family, I don’t think I would be sad.
I f*n hate that guy.
Ryan Bruan is a total douche also. He can’t wait for the season to be over so he can get back to working on his fashion line.
He has his own fashion line by the way in case anybody wanted to know that.
This game is a bunch of BS. Their starter is a lucky little bitch.
I’m not in a good mood.
Rafael
July 24th, 2009
9:55 pm
seat down Prince!!
Roja
July 24th, 2009
9:55 pm
Looks like Javy’s throwing strikes.
Jake W.
July 24th, 2009
9:55 pm
Just a bad pitch by Javy with guy behind in the count. Bounces back to get Fielder though.
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
9:55 pm
“I think we can get a decent middle reliever in return, no?”
Or Corky Miller.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
9:55 pm
This is not good
lexbrave
July 24th, 2009
9:55 pm
yes im feeling nervous about the game now
Supes
July 24th, 2009
9:55 pm
Braves had Manny Parra on the ropes all game long and have let RBI chances slip away.
Let’s hope it doesn’t cost them.
I hope the Brewers leave that bum Parra back in when the next inning comes up. He’s got absolutely nothing left in the tank.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:56 pm
I’m Not hating on Vazquez in saying that he has been garbage tonight…But he has been Un-Javy-Like…Walking Jubronis like Kendall, and leaving everything up…
I guess its just one of those nights for Javy, he was due…
We Need The Offense To Stop Slacking Off At Fundamentals and Come Correct…
I had a Feeling that the Brew Crew was gonna play us tough!
Soph
July 24th, 2009
9:56 pm
Damn Mitchell, tell us how you really feel.
Canadaian braves fan
July 24th, 2009
9:56 pm
Garbage ? How about the offence come on
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
9:56 pm
Fielder hadn’t struck out 3 times in one game all season. He’d struck out twice quite a few times but never 3
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
9:56 pm
Or Corky Miller.
Well, he is Schafer’s Brayan Pena, so this may pay dividends down the road…
Supes
July 24th, 2009
9:56 pm
Oh, and I’d trade Javy Vazquez for Ryan Braun straight up
McFann,
Your boy has let us down tonight. I hope he redeems himself at his next at bat!
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:56 pm
Well, time to take our hacks against the ‘pen.
Jalb3rt
July 24th, 2009
9:56 pm
Thats for leaving the bases loaded with one out…
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
9:57 pm
Geeze, Mitchell….relax a little. No need to be nasty
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
9:57 pm
Mitchell taking this game personally for some reason ….
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
9:57 pm
I missed the top of the inning.
I only saw McCann’s at-bat which aside from the outcome was a pretty good one.
What happened? Who screwed up?
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:58 pm
SF up 1-0 early on COL. Cain pitching for the Giants. We pull out a win here and we could pick up ground on the East and the WC.
Roja
July 24th, 2009
9:58 pm
Is Bennett well yet?
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:58 pm
RHR
“Damn i leave the room and that happens. I knew boog and joe talking up how atl hasnt allowed a hr in however long would come back haunt us.
Good Point, I guess Chip Carey Rubbed Off on Joe and Boog…”
But seriously they kept mentioning that stat Way Too Many times!
Soph
July 24th, 2009
9:58 pm
Ok, people – deep breath. Let’s start over.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
9:58 pm
…2-0 now for SF.
Jake W.
July 24th, 2009
9:59 pm
Javy doesn’t seem to have his best stuff tonight, would be nice for the offesne to pick him up.
McFann Ô
July 24th, 2009
9:59 pm
Steve from OH–
Hmm…no, I think it was that inning…
Il Cattivo–
I don’t trust lefties.
Supes Your boy has let us down tonight.
Gee, thanks for the tip.
I hope he redeems himself at his next at bat!
Yuh-huh.
Rafael
July 24th, 2009
9:59 pm
This guy has a 6.12 era. We need to hit this hard!!!
RHR
July 24th, 2009
9:59 pm
Alright this guy looks nervous. We can so take him.
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
9:59 pm
Come on. I’m kidding.
For some reason though I just can’t stand Craig Counsel.
I still think we’re going to win. I’m not talking trash about the Braves. Give me a break.
Roja
July 24th, 2009
9:59 pm
Yep, Mac had a great at bat except he left three runners on base. Kinda Frenchy-like???
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
9:59 pm
Prince Fielder reminds me of Kool, of “The Fat Boys.”
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
9:59 pm
Other Than Martin Prado Being Clutch and Going Yard the Offense has looked like the offense of the first half…
beachbrave
July 24th, 2009
9:59 pm
Bennett?!
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:00 pm
Lucky Stab…
Soph
July 24th, 2009
10:00 pm
Holy geez that was an awesome catch.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:00 pm
Nice Catch
Rafael
July 24th, 2009
10:00 pm
McClouth has hit the ball hard all night. Nice catch.
McFann Ô
July 24th, 2009
10:00 pm
Mitchell–
Oh, yeah…it was a great AB…
Who screwed up? Their stupid outfielder, ’cause he caught it!
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
10:00 pm
if he starts you off 2-0 take a pitch or two Nate
RHR
July 24th, 2009
10:00 pm
Avoid the rush, hate Nate early.
you know its coming.
Roja
July 24th, 2009
10:01 pm
I’d take Councel over KJ or Norton any day. Heck, I’d take Hampton off the bench over those two.
Carroll Rogers
July 24th, 2009
10:01 pm
Braves pitchers had gone 77 innings into the second half without giving up a homer until Braun’s shot off Vazquez
McFann Ô
July 24th, 2009
10:01 pm
Roja–
If it weren’t so true, I’d get mad at that…
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
10:01 pm
p.s. this pitcher is the luckiest man of the face of the earth.
That’s what pisses me off. Javy makes one or two bad pitches and this guy gets away with murder.
The Brewers suck. I’m still pissed at Corey Hart for his sh***y throw to Brian in the all-star game last year.
BravesFanInPA
July 24th, 2009
10:02 pm
this start by JV is exactly why we should be looking to trade him. the knock on him is he is not a big game pitcher. given a 4-0 lead he has to be able to hold that for 7 innings. i like everything he has done for us this year but if you can get a bat for him do it now!!!!!!!!!!!!
RHR
July 24th, 2009
10:02 pm
Shamus- i thought you were gonna say the kool aid man.
kelevra
July 24th, 2009
10:02 pm
ok this is not just a reaction to this game but an observation over the entire season, chipper is no longer a middle of the order bat. he gets on alot with walks and singles and occasionally shows some pop. thats a number 2 hitter not a 3 or 4
Jaglawyer
July 24th, 2009
10:03 pm
Mitchell . . .try 2 valium and calling gamblers anonymous . . . might help you calm down
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
10:03 pm
>D
UNCBrave
July 24th, 2009
10:03 pm
Game ova…Turning point was Chipper K’s with the bases loaded….They threw him a change-up and Chipper has been getting A LOT of 3-2 change-ups…
BTW, I would NEVER throw Ryan Braun a fastball…Just ask Tommy Hanson
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:03 pm
OMG Their Fans still do the Wave?
How Lame!
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
10:03 pm
>:(
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
10:03 pm
Now that you mention it I could definitely see Prince Fielder filling in for the Kool Aid man if he’s ever sick or something
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
10:04 pm
I gotta a bad feeling about the outcome of this game…
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:04 pm
Milwaukee may have the least attractive fans I have ever seen in my life…or maybe its just an off day or something
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
10:04 pm
McFann
I didn’t know what happened. I thought somebody said Chipper came up short.
I was just hoping Brian would get a walk which probably would have been more significant than a hit and then Yunel could have come up for the four run homerun.
Seriously, this is a bunch of crap.
I see, Chipper… strike out. Not good.
Soph
July 24th, 2009
10:04 pm
T’Hawkin – our fans still do the wave too. They were doing it when I went to the game last weekend vs. the Mets.
Rafael
July 24th, 2009
10:05 pm
Did they just say that if we lose tonight if would be on Chipper?
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
10:05 pm
Vazquez cant pitch lights out every time out. On nights that the doesnt have it, the offense has to pick him up, BY SCORING. The bullpen is going to have to come in in the next inning and two and shut them down. The bench will also have to deliver a key pinch hit before the game is over with.
And that is what SCARES me.
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
10:05 pm
Other Than Martin Prado Being Clutch and Going Yard the Offense has looked like the offense of the first half…
That’s because minus Prado, that’s what you got cept for the jettisoning of Mr Frenchy.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:05 pm
Mitchell
Same Here, about your post about Corey Hart and that Garbage throw in last years all star game…
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
Now I feel Better
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
there we go Chip!
Marc from FL
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
We got lucky I think on the check swing, but I’ll take a homer!
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
Chipper Where was that in your last at-bat!!!
FEAR
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
LARRY!!!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
CHIPPPPPPERRRR….coulda used that last at-bat however
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
Woah! Maybe Chipper finally fixed him left handed swing and made up for his lame strike out!
Rafael
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
Chipper!!!
Soph
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
Chippa! You’re forgiven…for now!
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
The third and fourth innings were a nightmare for Atlanta. Chipper just redeemed himself for leaving them loaded, though. Left handed at that!
Vinings Jim
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
Chipmeister!
Jalb3rt
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
Oh yeah! Now he goes deep…
VaBraveFan
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
Home Run Chipper! makes up for leaving the bases load a little bit!
Mitchie-san
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
chipper!
Heath
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
Chipper….right after the piece dogging himself for no power. Nice.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
chipper is no longer a middle of the order bat. he gets on alot with walks and singles kelevra
Good call, man
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
10:06 pm
right thing to do chipper
BUT IT’S THE WRONG PITCHER!!! shoulda done that when the bases were full
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:07 pm
I think a troll caught that in the right field bleachers or wait it mighta been Bud Selig
Jaglawyer
July 24th, 2009
10:07 pm
LOL at whoever claim Chipper no longer a middle of the order guy . . .
RHR
July 24th, 2009
10:07 pm
I’ll take it but gotta love how hes 3-4 with the 1 he missed being the biggest one if the night.
Alright Yunel, show off your grown man moves.
The curse of KJ
July 24th, 2009
10:07 pm
’bout time
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
10:07 pm
“”The bench will also have to deliver a key pinch hit before the game is over with.
And that is what SCARES me.”"
Noooo worries, we got Ed Norton.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:07 pm
Soph
Just hard to tell at Tooner Field because we hardly sell-out unless the HomeTown Mets/Red Sox/Yankees are in town
Carroll Rogers
July 24th, 2009
10:07 pm
I think there was backspin on that one for Chipper
RHR
July 24th, 2009
10:07 pm
Oh yeah its heap, not yunel.
BravesFanChris24
July 24th, 2009
10:07 pm
Chipper
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:08 pm
They got the three run homer from Prado in the third, but they should have gotten a lot more. Chipper and McCann both left them loaded. Oh, well. New game. It’s 5-4. Does Cox leave Vazquez in or does he dare go to the pen? We shall see.
Jake W.
July 24th, 2009
10:08 pm
“this start by JV is exactly why we should be looking to trade him. the knock on him is he is not a big game pitcher. given a 4-0 lead he has to be able to hold that for 7 innings. i like everything he has done for us this year but if you can get a bat for him do it now!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Yeah because no pitcher ever has bad games. Lets not kid ourselves here, the Brewers have a good lineup, we weren’t going to just put up zero’s across the board. Javy made a bad pitch to Braun, he took advantage. His control looks a little off tonight but the guy has been one of our best 2 pitchers all season. Getting a bat and losing him will not make us better.
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
10:08 pm
Hmmm, so does Cox send Javy back out there again? Or maybe a “fresh arm” might actually preserve this lead?
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
10:08 pm
jeffrey d
You really can’t classify Chipper as a power hitter anymore
lexbrave
July 24th, 2009
10:08 pm
holliday is 3-4 tonight.. the gamble might just pay off for the cards
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
10:08 pm
Nice RIP by Chipper. The homers are starting to come for him. That was right down the middle. That is how you hammer a mistake.
I’m not going to dogg Chipper for that bases loaded strikeout. That is going to happen. Notice how I havent ONCE ripped either Chipper or McCann when they have struggled. I may say “that wasnt a good at-bat” or something along those lines. But I have not, nor will I, advocate benching them.
Again, nice RIP by Chipper.
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
10:08 pm
Go 1 more with Vazquez
Il Cattivo
July 24th, 2009
10:08 pm
Nova Scotia Steve,
Thats what the beer is for.
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:09 pm
I don’t care what anybody else thinks, I like Ryan Braun as a player. He is hard nosed, plays the field well and has some thunder in his bat. Gotta like him.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
10:09 pm
If it weren’t for the Olympics…would the Braves have built such a big stadium? Have they ever really needed 50,000+ seats on a consistent basis?
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
10:09 pm
Well…..at least McCann didn’t fly out to the warning track this time
lexbrave
July 24th, 2009
10:09 pm
chipper just isn’t a middle of the order guy..
SOS
July 24th, 2009
10:09 pm
OK Bobby. Time for you to work your magic and bring in the bullpen goons. If we get 8 run lead it may be OK to bring in Moylan. Is Bennett OK for Bobby to bring in? Bobby must have been having nightmares with his boy Bennett not being available to blow ball games. Don’t worry Bobby, it won’t be long!
abwright
July 24th, 2009
10:09 pm
Chipper redeems himself.
I guess that BMac is saving his redemption for later in the game when it will be more meaningful.
Rafael
July 24th, 2009
10:09 pm
Alright Javy, we need a 1-2-3 inning.
Efrim
July 24th, 2009
10:10 pm
Is Gonzo available tonight? I am assuming no?
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
10:10 pm
Way Chipper was talking today he’s feeling relatively healthy. He could go on a white-hot tear at any time. Could be the beginning of that time.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
10:10 pm
Shamus Thacker………..your 10:07pm posting was too funny.
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:10 pm
I really don’t think you’ll see Atlanta touch this team and make another move. They may not be the best in the East and they may not even make the playoffs, but they are playing well and I think you hold your guns, bring up a few of the youngsters and sign a free agent hitter. Anybody know what the free agent class looks like after this season?
RHR
July 24th, 2009
10:10 pm
Lol tomahawkin i have never been to the ted when some moron didnt get the wave going.
Jalb3rt
July 24th, 2009
10:11 pm
Brian McCout 0-4 so far … By the way, what the heck is happening no Nate McL*OUT*?
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
10:11 pm
TurnThePage…….it’s a no brainer, Cox should leave Vazquez in. He’s pitched decent, just left a few pitches up that were hammered. He’s at 77 pitches. If he doesnt extend himself this inning, then maybe he can come out in the 7th as well.
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
10:11 pm
Conrad played SS for Gwinnett tonight
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:11 pm
Seriously All
I don’t trust our Bullpen against this offense, I’m gonna get flashbacks of those two losses in Colorado watching this bullpen perform
And We Can Ill-Afford to give this brewer offense extra outs to play with “Nuff Said!”
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
10:11 pm
You really can’t classify Chipper as a power hitter anymore
I respectfully disagree.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:12 pm
Seriously,
Can someone ship some HGH to our boy, McCann?
This game would be over and he’d be on his way to setting some records.
Feel like I’m watching Glenn Hubbard with all of these warning-track fly balls.
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:12 pm
Was it in Milwaukee several years ago that Lloyd McClendon whacked one of the weiners in the race with a bat?
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
10:12 pm
how come all the negative people say game over when the team is losing but never when they’re actually winning?
Are they closet fans of the opponents???
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
10:12 pm
I gotta a bad feeling about the outcome of this game… Me
(sigh) Nevermind…..
kelevra
July 24th, 2009
10:12 pm
yeah and then he homer’s but seriously what is that his 12th? i mean its almost august
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
10:12 pm
Lol tomahawkin i have never been to the ted when some moron didnt get the wave going.
Sorry…I was probably that moron
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:13 pm
GET THIS DUDE OUT
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
10:13 pm
TurnThePage
FA class for hitters begins and ends with Bay and Holliday
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:13 pm
Brian McOUt? Really?
Yeah. What’s he ever done anyway? Other than, you know, being the best hitting catcher in the national league for the past four seasons.
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
10:13 pm
Chipper’s never really been a slugger. He’s always been a pure hitter with power. And plate discipline. He’s really good at baseball.
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:13 pm
Paul Lentz, I would have left him in too. Atlanta’s pen until Soriano gives me heartburn. I’m sure it does Cox as well.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:14 pm
By the way, I hate HATE Craig Counsell.
Don’t know why. But I’ve never been able to stand the guy and have always rooted for him to fail — even when he’s not killing the Braves.
Original Jon
July 24th, 2009
10:14 pm
OMG, Holliday goes 3-4 first night for his new team and wow, suddenly maybe the Cards were smart to take the gamble. LOL. you guys act like he hasnt had a 3-4 night before tonight. Like he came to the Cards and magically got better.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:14 pm
RHR
Other that the few partying college cats, A Majority of the people at Tooner Field are too busy talking on their cell Phones while they are at the game, plus attending to their kids to get occupied with the wave…
The wave is so 90’s…
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
10:14 pm
I’ve never been to the Ted when I haven’t attempted to be that very moron.
Jake W.
July 24th, 2009
10:14 pm
“If it weren’t for the Olympics…would the Braves have built such a big stadium? Have they ever really needed 50,000+ seats on a consistent basis?”
No, I think they needed probably 40,000 at most, but Olympic Stadium origannly seated about 100,000 so I think they believed in their mines they took out enough seats. On a positive side, it makes it easier to get tickets to the game and at good prices, even if the sox or yankees. are in town
BravesFanInPA
July 24th, 2009
10:14 pm
Jake W:
Just look at his career stats he never comes up big when needed. again i stated i have loved what he has done so far but you always trade high and now is the time.
Soph
July 24th, 2009
10:14 pm
Walks suck!
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
10:14 pm
How do you walk Hart, that is like walking Francoeur
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
10:14 pm
Just kidding of course.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:14 pm
Who is this Hart guy….Randy Winn or something
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:14 pm
Shamus Thacker, I wouldn’t say Chipper is a slugger. He has- what- 12 homeruns this season? Oh, by the way, Javy just walked another one. He needs to get out of this inning with the lead.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:15 pm
Javy, WTF!
RHR
July 24th, 2009
10:15 pm
Nova Steve – see: pittsburgh & philly fans.
semiballcoach
July 24th, 2009
10:15 pm
simpson said wren was in chicago yesterday….watching konerko? (despite what carroll heard?)
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
10:15 pm
Walking Hart is like walking Helen Keller.
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:16 pm
Corey Hart= Frenchy without the goofy facial expressions.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
10:16 pm
Jake W. -
I agree. Which is why I don’t understand the constant negative attacks of their attendance.
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
10:16 pm
Chipper’s power should start to diminish. He is 37 years old. When you get older and don’t use steroids you will lose power. It is natural.
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
10:16 pm
Jaglawyer
July 24th, 2009
10:03 pm
Mitchell . . .try 2 valium and calling gamblers anonymous . . . might help you calm down
Hilarious.
I can’t believe Javy just walked that spaghetti armed douche bag.
Carroll Rogers
July 24th, 2009
10:16 pm
no gonzo tonight
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:16 pm
semiballcoach
Simpson said Jim Fregosi was in Chicago…not Frank Wren
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:16 pm
This Brewers team could be really good with another couple of arms.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:17 pm
Good job, Nate. Way to know the situation and get rid of the ball quickly.
Jake W.
July 24th, 2009
10:17 pm
BravesFanInPA
But D. Lowe does and look at his stats for the season. We don’t need him to be our Josh Beckett in the postseason or go to guy when we need a win. We just need him to be 1 of 5 pitchers in one of the best starting rotations in the league. We have that luxury, the White Sox didn’t.
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:17 pm
Carroll Roges, that means the Braves actually have a shot at this one! Gonzo has been Gone-Zo!
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
10:17 pm
You mean somebody else in the world has Kelly Johnson’s intro music?
OptimisticInTexas
July 24th, 2009
10:17 pm
For a split second there, I thought Kelly Johnson was hitting… LOL
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
10:17 pm
Recent moves by the Cards that have helped in tonights game vs Philly
-Lugo 2-5, homerun and a run scored
-Holiday 3-4 with an RBI and a run scored
-DeRosa 1-4 with an RBI sac fly and run scored
RHR
July 24th, 2009
10:18 pm
Whatever theyre occupied with, the wave still goes around the ted 3 or 4 times at every game.
I doubt every single person at miller park is doing it either.
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
10:18 pm
Milwaukee needs about 4 arms
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:18 pm
Kinda Sounds Like The Same Music Selection they play At Miller Park as they Do at Tooner Field…
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:18 pm
Gotta get Frank Cattalanodoze.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:18 pm
Julio Lugo hit a sole shot for the Cards…
Holliday is 3/4…
Nice pick ups
oh and Mark DeRose is 1/3 with an RBI
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
10:18 pm
Franceour threw out at home BY A MILE. Astros still up 5-4.
semiballcoach
July 24th, 2009
10:18 pm
thanks NSS
kelevra
July 24th, 2009
10:18 pm
luke scott 18 hr 290 avg under control until after 2012, orioles already have jones markakis and reimold. want younf pitching (medlen) sounds like a match
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
10:19 pm
I think Chipper’s been pretty nicked-up all year. If he’s feeling better now I honestly believe he can be as bigga threat as he ever was. 37 is the new 27, FYI. lol
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
10:19 pm
ChurchMan
Holliday and DeRosa will be FA’s. You have to take that into account
UNCBrave
July 24th, 2009
10:19 pm
No Gonzo=TRADE??
The curse of KJ
July 24th, 2009
10:19 pm
you know the game is boring when they start talking about the seattle mariners
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
10:19 pm
Only bad thing about Gonzo gone is that Moylan might pitch in the 8th and he’s about as iffy as Gonzo is
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:19 pm
Is that Kelly Johnson standing next to Bobby Cox begging to get into the game? KJ is gonna get dealt by the deadline.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:20 pm
No Gonzo= He took a rocket shot off is arm yesterday.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:20 pm
Is Vazquez trying to bore these hitters to death…Seems like these are super lone innings.
I wonder if he’s hurtin?
Oh and for the record…nice professional catch by Anderson
RHR
July 24th, 2009
10:20 pm
Loaf looking like a gazelle over there.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
10:20 pm
As much as Javy has been struggling, I would guess that is it for him tonight.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:21 pm
Javy didn’t have his best stuff by any means, but he bared down when he needed to…Time for the Bullpen, and Time for Shots of the Al-ke…
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:21 pm
UNCBrave, I don’t know that Atlanta could get much for him? Do you think they would? He’s coming off of surgery, got hit in the arm by a line drive and has been woefully inconsistent.
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
10:21 pm
Heyward made an out and finishes
3-5 / BB
2B, HR 3 RBI
Now hitting .417
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
10:21 pm
Rob from SC: Holliday and DeRosa will be FA’s. You have to take that into account
well they acquired them to win now,
and at least for tonight’s game seems to be working
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:21 pm
RHR, Anderson looked like he shed that refrigerator from his back for a moment there.
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
10:22 pm
Vazquez is at 93 pitches. I hope Bobby brings him back for the 7th inning. He looked like he didnt extend himself.
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:22 pm
Heyward stinks! He made two outs? Demote him to Myrtle Beach!
Heath
July 24th, 2009
10:22 pm
Anyone else think that if you catch a foul ball and land in the seats that it should not be an out? I mean, you left the field of play…just a question.
Jalb3rt
July 24th, 2009
10:23 pm
chilidog75,
Maybe i was talking about tonight, sorry if i got you confused with that…
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:23 pm
I think Vasquez gets one more inning.
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
10:23 pm
Yankees are apparently looking into Scott Downs. If he’s available, the Braves need to do everything they can to grab him. Owed 4 million this year and next and been pitching great. Would make a perfect setup man for Soriano and garuntees a solid relief pitcher would still be here next year incase both Soriano and Gonzalez leave
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
10:23 pm
Matt Cain has a no hitter in the bottom of the 5th inning against the Rockies.
Jake W.
July 24th, 2009
10:24 pm
Heath, I just think because it is so big when we have 25,000-30,000 it still looks real empty. I don’t have a problem with it though because I don’t really want to be squeezed in places like a sardine. I like the fact that I don’t have to break the bank to get a good seat at the Ted. I have to think its one of the most affordable tickets in the game and for a team that until recent years had been mostly successful thats good.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:24 pm
Guess who’s up?
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:24 pm
Yunel looks to have cooled tonight. He’ll get it cranking again. He has given a glimpse of what scouts have been saying he can do. I see him a lot different than I did at the beginning of the season.
The curse of KJ
July 24th, 2009
10:24 pm
Lentz. if bobby brings Javy back for another inning, when will Moylan pitch?
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
10:24 pm
Braves trade rumor talk from MLBTR.Com
MLB.com’s Mark Bowman writes that if the Braves make a move before next Friday’s trade deadline, “the best bet is that they’ll add a reliever.” He mentions Danys Baez, Takashi Saito, Ron Mahay, and John Grabow as available options.
Ever since they started hitting I’d always thought they might turn to bullpen relief instead
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:24 pm
Man,
Garrett is like a flash going down the line.
McFann Ô
July 24th, 2009
10:25 pm
Mitchell–
A walk? Seriously? Hmm…that may be setting your expectations a little high–dude’s only walked four times this month.
Who was it on the last page that said “McCout”? Oh boy, you are so funny. Oh man;my side hurts from all this laughter.
Let’s see, um, .379 since the Break before tonight.
JasonInFL
July 24th, 2009
10:25 pm
not anymore…
RHR
July 24th, 2009
10:25 pm
Holliday is signed thru 2010, btw.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:26 pm
Jalb,
No confusion. Funny nickname, too. Clever.
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:26 pm
Neftali Feliz would have been the perfect closer for the Braves. 100 MPH heater and recently moved to the bullpen in the Texas organization. Matty Diaz stroking the ball tonight.
McFann Ô
July 24th, 2009
10:26 pm
Oh boy! Bmac’s the only player in our lineup without a hit tonight! Yay. Now that makes me feel better.
Guess the career-high hitting streak will have to wait…?
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
10:26 pm
I can’t help but smile when Diaz gets a hit.
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
10:27 pm
“Holliday is signed thru 2010, btw.”
Incorrect.
Soph
July 24th, 2009
10:27 pm
Haaa @ Churchy wearing Diaz’s jersey during BP. And, he didn’t know. Too funny.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:27 pm
We’re about to see a Kotch Rocket to the upper deck right here. Bank on it.
Jake W.
July 24th, 2009
10:27 pm
“No Gonzo= He took a rocket shot off is arm yesterday.”
I thought they said he would be out for the series to get a few days off because of the injury.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
10:27 pm
OK Kotchman…put one in the gap…make Bobby pinch hit for Javy here.
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
10:27 pm
Come on Casey.
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:27 pm
ChurchMan, if Atlanta deals for anyone on that list I say it’s Grabow. Frank Wren loves dealing with Pittsburgh.
Roja
July 24th, 2009
10:28 pm
Did Gonzo hurt his “pitching arm” or his “non-pitching arm”?? When they said Bennett hurt his “non-pitching hand”, it was 2 days before I could figure out which one was hurt.
Shamus Thacker
July 24th, 2009
10:28 pm
A 37-year-old player is no longer the decrepit Grandmaw Moses he was even 10-years ago. Surgical procedures, electronic stimulation technology, training techniques, and even shoes, have come a long way in the past ten. Players tend to eat healthier too, especially the grandpaws.
I also wouldn’t be surprised to see Chipper’s defense vastly improve over the remainder.
RHR
July 24th, 2009
10:28 pm
He mentions Danys Baez, Takashi Saito, Ron Mahay, and John Grabow as available options.
Pass.
OptimisticInTexas
July 24th, 2009
10:28 pm
I think it’s, indeed, Miller Time! Some nice cold ones go hand-in-hand with a lead… I hope I don’t jinx this one…
kelevra
July 24th, 2009
10:28 pm
shamus thacker
dont get me wrong i love chipper and he still is a great hitter but i dont think we can go into next year with him being one of our primary power sources. i mean understand that as you get older your power is SUPPOSE to drop and i appreciate chipper staying away from the roids but chipper will never hit 30+ homers again and we need somebody who can do that
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:28 pm
McFann,
McCann will get one more chance to extend the streak. Of course, it could come against Trevor Hoffman in the 9th inning.
heybud
July 24th, 2009
10:29 pm
Carroll,
A couple of things:
1) Nice one on the Chipper backspin post.
2) Do you have any news or insight as why Mike Gonzalez is not pitching tonight?
3) Maybe it’s Counsell’s batting average against the Braves with runners on base or runners in scoring position (yeah I know he got one of his hits tonight with no one on base) or as you said his success about the Braves in the postseason but like you I have always feared him when he comes up in critical situations.
Eddie
Roja
July 24th, 2009
10:29 pm
I was surprised we didn’t get LaRoche. He and Anderson would make a lively pair in the clubhouse.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
10:29 pm
McFann -
He should get one more try…
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:29 pm
I like Long extened games but only when they are Slutfests! For 2 teams to only score 9 times, this game is crawling at a snailspace
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
10:29 pm
“luke scott 18 hr 290 avg under control until after 2012, orioles already have jones markakis and reimold. want younf pitching (medlen) sounds like a match”
They plan on building a team with Scott at DH (they have those in the AL), Markakis in Right, Jones in Center, and Reimold (sp?) in Left. It’d take more than just Medlen to get that lad.
RHR
July 24th, 2009
10:30 pm
PWHjort – thats what Boog said.
Keith Moon
July 24th, 2009
10:30 pm
Meet the new Braves, Same as the old Braves…..
We won’t get fooled again!
Javy deals man but lets trade him for a bat now while he has serious value. Adam Dunn is a game difference maker, get another team involved for prospects. He is abominable with a glove in his right hand but I’ll take 20 tators and the walks right now. THIS GAME HAS BAD ENDING WRITTEN ALL OVER IT!!!!!
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:30 pm
Did anyone notice at mlbtraderumors.com that it mentions Atlanta possibly going after Lyle Overbay? If it’s been mention before, go ahead and bash me.
Soph
July 24th, 2009
10:30 pm
Hotdammit! SO CLOSE.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:30 pm
That would’ve been nice.
Nick
July 24th, 2009
10:31 pm
Kotchman has ZERO power.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:31 pm
Man!!! The Ball Just Dies with the Roof Closed…Is There An AC Unit In the Park that the Media doesn’t know about?
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
10:31 pm
Pass.
So you’d rather have Boone Logan in your bullpen than Takashi Saito?
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
10:31 pm
Come on. Lucky mf-ing Brewers.
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
10:31 pm
I wonder why the Brewer’s organist plays for the Braves while they’re up at bat.
Ever noticed?
Zephyr 8
July 24th, 2009
10:31 pm
Man the Brewers are very lucky tonight.
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
10:32 pm
Kotchman has zero power?
He may not hit a lot of them but they tend to go far when he does.
heybud
July 24th, 2009
10:32 pm
Roja,
Love it! Anderson and LaRoche – Dynamic Duo pretty much sums it up.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:32 pm
Kotchman knew he got under that one. He put his head down as soon as he hit it.
Oh well, nine more outs. No big deal, right?
For the Love of Pete, get Craig Counsell out!
McFann Ô
July 24th, 2009
10:32 pm
Heath, chilidog75–
Yeah, one more try…Hoffman? He’s a righty, ain’t he?
Well, whatever…so was the last guy he faced.
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
10:32 pm
RHR–he probably means Halliday, not Holliday…
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
10:33 pm
PWHjort – thats what Boog said.
No no no no. He said HALLADAY, not Holliday, is signed through 2010.
Roja
July 24th, 2009
10:33 pm
Kotch may have zero power but he also has zero errors.
Heath
July 24th, 2009
10:33 pm
I am a bit surprised Javy is out there…the top of the lineup has faired well against him tonight.
JasonInFL
July 24th, 2009
10:33 pm
Braves special assistant in Chi-town…hmmm….
McFann Ô
July 24th, 2009
10:33 pm
Hey, and I was totally kidding when I said I hate 12-game hitting streaks…
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:33 pm
Good Footage Of Joe Simpson…We need to see more videos of him when he played…
Carroll Rogers
July 24th, 2009
10:33 pm
the press box announcer just said Eric O’Flattery was warming up in the press box…..well, that was a compliment, at least, I guess.
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
10:34 pm
be careful on Counsell and Braun, Javy
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:34 pm
And McCann has caught Hoffman before, so he knows what he’s got. so he’ll light him up. No problem.
McFann Ô
July 24th, 2009
10:34 pm
Tomahawkin Good Footage Of Joe Simpson
When was this?
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:34 pm
Kotch has McCann power these days
Roja
July 24th, 2009
10:34 pm
Wonder if we could trade for Ned Yost?
Carroll Rogers
July 24th, 2009
10:34 pm
i mean bullpen.
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:34 pm
Overbay’s numbers: .260 9 HR 42 RBI. Not much more production on the RBI side than Kotchman. Why would you give up players for that?
McFann Ô
July 24th, 2009
10:34 pm
chilidog75–
I hope you’re right…it’s gonna make me really sad if you’re not…
Nick
July 24th, 2009
10:34 pm
ballgame
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:35 pm
C’mon Vazquez…just get through this inning…jesus
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:35 pm
Not good. I imagine they’ll have him bunt — which might be a good thing considering the way he hits the Braves.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:35 pm
Moylan’s gunna blow this one…I’m calling it right here and now…
Can’t stand that guy
Roja
July 24th, 2009
10:35 pm
When are we getting Bennett back in the pen?
RHR
July 24th, 2009
10:35 pm
Oh wait, is Saito Japanese? You know what tjat
means…you’re right. We’ll take him.
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
10:35 pm
And zero stolen bases
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
10:35 pm
and with the leadoff guy reaching, Fielder too (unless we can get our first DP of the night)
Heath
July 24th, 2009
10:35 pm
Yeah…not liking the idea of running him out there. Hope I am wrong…
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
10:36 pm
Carroll
Enjoying some of that “High Life” aren’t we???
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
10:36 pm
The curse of KJ ………..Moylan is warming up right now. Doesnt look good.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:36 pm
Hey … how about that?
Fielded a sac bunt cleanly and got an out. Imagine that.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:36 pm
Man! I get Nervous watching this team field bunts!
TurnThePage
July 24th, 2009
10:36 pm
Braves special assistant in Chi-town…hmmm….
He likes Chicago style pizza, I guess!
Nick
July 24th, 2009
10:36 pm
Too bad we got JV on his one bad night at out every 10 starts or this one would be in the bag.
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
10:36 pm
Jon Sciambi looks like a big kid.
And for once I’m not making a joke about his appearance for example or personality… not that I am known to do that. I like him.
It was an observation.
RHR
July 24th, 2009
10:37 pm
My bad again, PW. Youre such a good listener.
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
10:37 pm
must be a big press box Carroll
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:37 pm
Ryan Braun….uuhhhhhhhhhhhh oooooohhhhhhhhhhhh
Paul Lentz
July 24th, 2009
10:37 pm
RHR……………….I agree, pass on all those bums.
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
10:37 pm
Dang, Counsell has a snout on him, doesn’t he?
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:37 pm
Oh Boy! Here We Go! I’m Getting Hot Flashes!
Nick
July 24th, 2009
10:37 pm
Ryan Braun looks like a fruit bat.
PWHjort
July 24th, 2009
10:37 pm
Thank god we just took the out this time.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:37 pm
Come on Javy. Pitch like an ace right here. Bear down.
kelevra
July 24th, 2009
10:37 pm
pwhjort
yeah i know he is their dh but if you offer them young starting pitching to start with like medlen and parr its tough to hold on to player who just is a dh because its the easiest position to fill where starting pitching s the hardiest to fill
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:38 pm
scary scary stuff going on right now
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
10:38 pm
I’d go after Saito if the price was…Luis Sumoza. LOL!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:39 pm
Moylan & O’Flaherty warming up…..Braun up…Fielder on deck….runner on second….5-4…
The curse of KJ
July 24th, 2009
10:39 pm
we want moylan we want moylan we want moylan
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:40 pm
Yes! Nice!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:40 pm
BIG K
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:40 pm
Wow. That’s a big out. One more time, Javy.
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
10:40 pm
big K, one more to go
Heath
July 24th, 2009
10:40 pm
Whew….big out. Make me look stupid Javy…get ‘em.
Roja
July 24th, 2009
10:41 pm
Now that was a great strike without giving Braun anything to hit!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:41 pm
YIKES
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
10:41 pm
Ryan Bruan must have forgotten to get his eyebrows plucked in between innings.
Okay, now I’m making a joke about somebody’s appearance.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:41 pm
Prince Is Due, Not Good! I’d walk him here
Carroll Rogers
July 24th, 2009
10:41 pm
necromancer, i won’t admit to that. but I will say a miller lite happens to be my beer of choice. Call me a simple gal.
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:41 pm
Man,
Fielder doesn’t get cheated. What a rip.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:41 pm
I just pooped a little on that swing
FEAR
July 24th, 2009
10:41 pm
uuuuuuuuuuhhhgggg
Nick
July 24th, 2009
10:41 pm
Why would you pitch to Fielder here?
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
10:41 pm
Not good.
heybud
July 24th, 2009
10:41 pm
I’m sure I’m in the minority, but I think with the way the Braves bullpen has been going lately (with the exception of Rafael Soriano) and the amount of work they got yesterday afternoon and with Vazquez’s durable arm, I approve the move of bringing him back for the top of the seventh. Hopefully, he can get out of the inning without a run scoring.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:42 pm
Damn! B-Macc, That was Ugly
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
10:42 pm
Not very impressive there McCann!
Soph
July 24th, 2009
10:42 pm
Wow. What the heck happened there?
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
10:42 pm
That was so embarrassing I bet even McFann is blushing
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:42 pm
If Manny Ramirez was a catcher, that’s what it would look like.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:42 pm
Is B-Mac drunk?
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 24th, 2009
10:42 pm
oyy!
Roja
July 24th, 2009
10:42 pm
C’mo Javy, throw it 61 feet at least
UNCBrave
July 24th, 2009
10:42 pm
Put Fielder on base….Vasquez has made McGahee look stupid
Soph
July 24th, 2009
10:42 pm
No more wild pitches.
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
10:42 pm
Stike his ass out Javy.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:43 pm
Carroll
Forget Miller Lite!
I need a Tokyo (Long Island) Tea, to watch this game!
Soph
July 24th, 2009
10:43 pm
lol McFann are you okay after seeing that?
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:43 pm
pooped a little more
heybud
July 24th, 2009
10:43 pm
I think the reason they are pitching to Fielder is because they don’t want to put the go ahead run on base.
Roja
July 24th, 2009
10:43 pm
I guess Bobby will need rest Mac tomorrow
Heath
July 24th, 2009
10:43 pm
Fielder is 0-3 with 3 Ks….
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:44 pm
How many pitches does Javy have? He just shook his head four times.
heybud
July 24th, 2009
10:44 pm
Oops. Forgot to spell check. Make that Vasquez’s arm.
Roja
July 24th, 2009
10:44 pm
OK Mac, signal in Espanol, please!
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
10:44 pm
High Fastball
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:44 pm
oh my God…I can’t handle this
Jaglawyer
July 24th, 2009
10:44 pm
c’mon golden sombrero . . .
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
10:45 pm
intense stuff
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
10:45 pm
BOOOOOO!!!
Nick
July 24th, 2009
10:45 pm
WALK HIM!
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:45 pm
Wow. That had some uumph behind it. 95mph
RHR
July 24th, 2009
10:45 pm
*runs thru the wall*
Oh yeah!!!
groundfog
July 24th, 2009
10:45 pm
Javy!
Rob from SC
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
VAZY is nasty
Soph
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
SWEEEEEEEEEEET.
Nick
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
Thank God.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
YESSS
“Hoe Sit Down!”
BravesFanChris24
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
Vazquez 4 – Fielder 0
Jaglawyer
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
sick golden sombrero
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
Nice job, Javy. Nice job. Way to battle after the leadoff single.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
YYYYYYYYESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS….I’m gone to the bathroom
heybud
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
MLB.com says 110 pitches.
Goldenglove002
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
Rough night for Prince
groundfog
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
Wow Javy strikes out Fielder 4 times-wow!
jeffrey d
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
golden sombrero for fielder. He’ll probably celebrate with some nachos in the dugout
Heath
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
….now 0-4 with 4Ks. THAT…was ACE stuff right there.
Steve from OH
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
Wow, Vaz reachin’ back for 95 there to get Prince. Nice.
brian
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
golden sombrero? Go for platinum
groundfog
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
Don’t trade Javy he’s a battler
Roja
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
Looks like Javy was going to throw what he wanted to no matter the sign.
Andrew
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
Cards likely to dangle Glaus
The addition of left fielder Matt Holliday all but ensures that the Cardinals will attempt to trade Troy Glaus, who is on a rehabilitation assignment while recovering from surgery on his right shoulder.
The Giants, Braves, Rangers and Tigers are among the clubs expected to scout Glaus at Class AA Springfield this weekend, according to a major-league source.
Glaus, a third baseman who recently has played some left field on this assignment, no longer has a position with the Cardinals with Holliday in left, Mark DeRosa at third and Albert Pujols at first.
Nick
July 24th, 2009
10:46 pm
So their 3 and 4 hitters failed to get the runner in, where have I seen that before tonight?
ChurchMan
July 24th, 2009
10:47 pm
4 Ks for Fielder … wow, great pitching Javy!!!
Braves pitchers for the rest of this series take note of that
Jeff321
July 24th, 2009
10:47 pm
Let it be known, Bobby Cox finally made a good move by sticking with Javy! I would have yanked him out a couple innings ago.
Which brings me to my next point. Having a bunch of lamers in the bullpen is all on Cox. If Wren could just fill the pen with who he wanted.. (Without having to give Bobby “slots” for his boys.) This team would have better options.
sane jane
July 24th, 2009
10:47 pm
Can we squash this “trade Javy” rumor now?
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:47 pm
Ok. So who pitches the 8th?
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 24th, 2009
10:47 pm
would bobby dare to bring back javy for the eighth? how many pitches has he thrown so far? i almost would like to see him back for the eight instead of moylan…
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
10:48 pm
Have a tofu dog Prince.
Soph
July 24th, 2009
10:48 pm
Yup, “hoe sit down” times 4 for Princey tonight.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:48 pm
ok so
Cards over Phillies 8-1 F
SF leads Colorado 3-0 Btm 6th
Houston edging the Mets 5-4 Top 8
McFann Ô
July 24th, 2009
10:48 pm
Soph–
Um…I’m borderline OK.
Andrew
July 24th, 2009
10:48 pm
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9849340/Sources:-Phils-get-closer-to-landing-Jays‘-Halladay
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:48 pm
Greg Norman time
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:48 pm
More Runs Please!!!
Mitchell
July 24th, 2009
10:48 pm
Can we please score 13 runs now?
Come on Norton. Earn your keep.
Necromancer
July 24th, 2009
10:49 pm
Wow…Norton…
Nova Scotia Steve
July 24th, 2009
10:49 pm
HOLY CRAP GREG NORTON GOT A HIT
groundfog
July 24th, 2009
10:49 pm
Take tat Nawt’n haters!!!
chilidog75
July 24th, 2009
10:49 pm
All of the sudden frogs are falling from the sky.
Tomahawkin
July 24th, 2009
10:49 pm
Nawton, Finally!
Roja
July 24th, 2009
10:49 pm
Norton actually got a hit. Miracles do still happen