(Staff writer Carroll Rogers is filling in for David O’Brien today while he hobnobs with Hall-of-Famers.)
Milwaukee – Good afternoon from a breezy and beautiful day in brats land, where the roof is open at Miller Park and the guys are taking a little bp while the city still buzzes from German Fest.
Omar Infante actually got a little applause from his teammates this morning as he headed out to take his first batting practice since he broke his finger. They can give you a chuckle from time to time, the ballplayers.
OK, business at hand. Chipper Jones is out of the lineup today, but that’s just to give him a two-day breather, with the off day coming tomorrow before the Braves open a three-game series against the Marlins.
“It’ll recharge me real good for the Florida series,” Jones said. “I’m relatively healthy, I’m just kinda beat up a little bit. Two days will do me a world of good.”
Of course Bobby Cox will have him as a pinch hit weapon off the bench and will surely use him.
Without Jones in there, Martin Prado moves to third, and Kelly Johnson gets his first start at second base since he lost his starting job to Prado and spent time in Class AAA Gwinnett resting his sore wrists.
Today is a good chance for Johnson to test out the work he did in Gwinnett with hitting coach Jamie Dismuke. Kelly said they concentrated on keeping his hands quiet at the top of his swing, that he’d had a bit of a hitch going, and that’s helped him regain some confidence at the plate.
Another absentee in the lineup is Ryan Church, who hyper-extended his right elbow swinging at a 3-2 changeup in his first at-bat Saturday night. He said he first injured the elbow three weeks ago with the Mets in a series in Philadelphia. Ryan Howard stepped on his foot as he crossed first base, Church said, and he fell.
He thinks with the off day Monday, he should be fine to go against the Marlins on Tuesday.
“It’s just one of those things I was trying to play through,” said Church, who went 0-for-2 with a walk last night. “Should be fine on Tuesday, ready to go.”
As it turns out, reliever Mike Gonzalez wasn’t quite ready yesterday after his bullpen session. He couldn’t get a good enough grip on his curveball to be consistent with it. But I saw him today and he thinks now he’s ready to go. Bobby wasn’t sure when I asked him about it, but he hadn’t talked to Gonzalez yet. So I’ll guess we’ll just see how it plays out.
BRAVES LINEUP:
1. Nate McLouth CF
2. Martin Prado 3B
3. Yunel Escobar SS
4. Brian McCann C
5. Garret Anderson LF
6. Matt Diaz RF
7. Casey Kotchman 1B
8. Kelly Johnson 2B
9. Derek Lowe P
PITCHING MATCH-UPS FOR MARLINS SERIES:
Tuesday: RH Jair Jurrjens (9-7, 2.67 ERA) vs. RH Ricky Nolasco (7-7, 5.42)
Wednesday: RH Kenshin Kawakami (5-7, 4.04) vs. RH Josh Johnson (8-2, 2.74)
Thursday: RH Javier Vazquez (8-7, 2.98) vs. RH Rick VandenHurk (1-0, 3.00)
THAT TIME OF YEAR FOR D LOWE:
Derek Lowe gets back on the mound today with that much more distance between him and his well-documented rough patch. (In case you missed it, Lowe went 0-4 in a five-start stretch with an 8.61 ERA and a .391 opponents batting average.)
Entering his start today against the Brew Crew, Lowe has put up three consecutive quality starts.
Want to know what adjustments he made? I did. But don’t get too excited because Lowe is not super big on analyzing.
“The first thing people do with struggles is sometimes you overanalyze everything as far as mechanical stuff,” Lowe said. “Sometimes you don’t necessarily pitch. You go out there and try to analyze every pitch. You’re hoping to get outs, instead of pitching and allowing the game to happen. When you do that, you normally throw a lot of pitches. There are a lot of hits because you’re not really being aggressive. You’re hoping to get guys out.”
So what’s going on now then? Lowe thinks it’s getting to that time of year when it’s crunch time, and that’s a fun time for him. He’s done his best work coming down the stretch, and his numbers back it up.
Lowe’s career monthly ERAs are at their best at the end of the year, and they get progressively better. He’s got a 3.19 career ERA in August, a 3.14 career ERA for September and a 3.00 ERA for October.
“This is the time of year, I’ve always enjoyed playing,” Lowe said. “Every game is magnified. Every game is important throughout the year, but when you get down to the last two months, six weeks, you can really make a difference if you pitch a good or bad game. I’ve always enjoyed that. Hopefully the next two months will be the same that it has been the last couple years.”
OK, I’m going to leave it at that. Let’s get it going! And good luck to DOB who, if I’m not mistaken, is giving a speech today in Cooperstown to introduce the Spink Award winner: it’s Nick Peters who covered the Giants for 47 years, mostly with the Oakland Tribune and Sacramento Bee.
2,867 comments Add your comment
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
1:46 pm
I liked Ron Gant as a player. But as a studio guy……….he SUCKSSSSSSSSSS!. Talk about a YES man. Dude actually said “the Braves are a stronger team now, with Greg Norton back”.
Simply Unbelievable.
Joebrave
July 26th, 2009
1:48 pm
Hmmph! that Chipper story don’t wash , sounds like another ploy by Booby to get one of his homeboys K.J. in the damn line-up without ticking Wren off!
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
1:48 pm
Thanks for the new Blog, Ms. Rogers! And yeah, good luck to DOB! Do us proud, Chief!
“The first thing people do with struggles is sometimes you overanalyze everything as far as mechanical stuff,” Lowe said.
He is sooo right…
Uh…first?
VABraves4Life
July 26th, 2009
1:49 pm
It’s almost game time lets see if we can get the series win. Based on the pitching matchup vs FLA looks like we can take 2 of 3 from them as well.
Joebrave
July 26th, 2009
1:50 pm
Or maybe not!
Joebrave
July 26th, 2009
1:51 pm
It’s Konerko time!!!!
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
1:51 pm
Thanks for the new blog! I wish Chipper weren’t out when we have a shot at winning this series, but its a pretty normal thing for Bobby to do. As long as he comes back healthy for the Florida series.
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
1:52 pm
VABraves4Life Based on the pitching matchup vs FLA looks like we can take 2 of 3 from them as well.
Yeah! I like that matchup for Tuesday’s game…
Braves326
July 26th, 2009
1:52 pm
With this pitching staff, we’ll always have a shot at 2 of 3 or 3 of 4.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
1:53 pm
Yunel looks pretty good in the 3rd spot.
The Lammer
July 26th, 2009
1:53 pm
Aww, that’s cute. Chipper’s not hurt, he just feels like he needs a day off.
Team leader my @ss!. Mac’s out there catching a day game after a night game and you can’t even play third base? Chipper Jones is a joke. You get an off day tomorrow…
SF Lad
July 26th, 2009
1:55 pm
I’m fine with him taking some time off, in fact I think he should take the next 3 seasons off.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
1:55 pm
Pretty sure we “have a shot” at winning today even though Chipper’s not in there.
I like giving him 2 days off together, would rather have him fresh vs the marlins and dodgers.
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
1:56 pm
Actually, yeah…the only one that makes me nervous in FLA is when they face Josh Johnson. Blech…don’t like him…
Lammer–
I think it was Bobby’s idea to give him the day off.
BMac is the future team leader, though, according to many on the team…coaches and such.
bird
July 26th, 2009
1:56 pm
Ron Gant is doing a great job as a studio guy and he will get even better with more experience.. Keep up the good work Ron Gant.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
1:57 pm
God. All some of you do is rag on the players. If you don’t like them, go watch another team. Please.
Chipper is in his late 30s and playing more than he has in years. Give it a rest.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
1:59 pm
Chipper out of the lineup today isnt good considering McCann has been struggling, We need a big game from Yunel and no double plays please. We got DLowe on the mound and he is really good during this part of the season, we need to play small ball and stay outta double plays.
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
2:00 pm
Gant may not be Cris Collinsworth, but he’s better than Brian Jordan, who is awful.
Collinsworth was a few years after me at Florida. Fastest white guy ever. Even an Einstein like Doug Dickey figured out to move him to receiver from QB.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
2:00 pm
Back from my wedding hiatus…
Hopefully the Braves offense can come back from a one-game…
Just saw DOB on MLB Network!!!!
PWHjort
July 26th, 2009
2:00 pm
Great blog, Carrol. Any idea what Brian Snitker’s favorite music is?
Billy Bob
July 26th, 2009
2:01 pm
DOB just introduced and shown on camera at HOF induction. It’s on MLB network. Nice wave to the crowd, DOB.
Rodney Derrick
July 26th, 2009
2:02 pm
David O’Brien, our DOB, just looked pretty awed by his surroundings there being introduced with the Hall of Famers. Go DOB! And Hank Aaron got the biggest applause, excepting all those Red Sox cheers for Jim Rice.
PWHjort
July 26th, 2009
2:02 pm
bird,
I like Gant on Braves Live!. I don’t like him when he calls the game as a fill-in. He’s one of my favorite players of all time, too. TRIVIA TIME: Ron Gant had 2 30-30 seasons in an Atlanta Braves uniform: 1990 and 1991. These two seasons represent half of the 30-30 seasons in Braves history. Who are the other two players to have a 30-30 season for the Braves?
jeffrey d
July 26th, 2009
2:02 pm
What would Joebrave do if his exclamation point (1) key broke off?
AZBravoFan
July 26th, 2009
2:03 pm
Maybe Chipper needs to talk to Lance Armstrong about how to take care of a 37 year old body.
How does Kenshin keep drawing the other team’s best pitchers?
jeffrey d
July 26th, 2009
2:03 pm
Great blog, Carrol. Any idea what Brian Snitker’s favorite music is?
Trying to get a heads up on the Verizon know your music inning eh?
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
2:03 pm
Future Ford Frick Award winner David O’Brien? At the HOF ceremonies?
Gilligan loves Mary Ann
July 26th, 2009
2:06 pm
Chipper can have a week off if he needs it
Skip & Pete Fan
July 26th, 2009
2:07 pm
Let’s go Braves! We need two of three and let’s hope that the Cardinals can gain some respect after yesterday’s murder!
Joebrave
July 26th, 2009
2:08 pm
What Superhoo, we as lifelong Braves fans can’t want the supposed team leader’s ass on the field during crunch time, hmmm, not too much to ask is it concerning the price we pay for Tix!
Joebrave
July 26th, 2009
2:09 pm
I’d probably break it off and shove it up your wazzoo Jefferyd (PUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
2:09 pm
I sure hope that Frank Wren is working on some help for the pen, it seems that Gonzo can’t grip the ball completely and probably should be on the DL if that continues. As it stands now, anything less than 8 innings from the starter +Soriano to finish, is an unknown. They can be lights out, or Give-It-Up, we just don’t know from game to game.
I understand that Chipper needs to get in some rest, and that Kelly needs some AB’s, but I don’t think today is the day to do it. This game is important, they are trying to win this series and there is an off day tomorrow. If they had won yesterday then I could see the leader of the team taking an extra day. But they didn’t, and he says he’s healthy, so I think he should be on the field today leading the team to a series victory.
Carroll Rogers
July 26th, 2009
2:09 pm
that walk means Nate McLouth has reached base in seven consecutive plate appearances
Joebrave
July 26th, 2009
2:09 pm
Now back to Baseball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heath
July 26th, 2009
2:09 pm
Nice start to the game for McLouth…
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
2:09 pm
big first inning, baby, come on!
RHR
July 26th, 2009
2:10 pm
Awesome. Good start!
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:10 pm
McLouth has been doing a great job getting on base
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
2:10 pm
send him!
NO MORE BOBBY
July 26th, 2009
2:10 pm
Missed the game yesterday, What did Bobby do wrong this time?
Joebrave
July 26th, 2009
2:11 pm
kirkingga, I do as well, hopefully he is in on Sherrill, he might just need him next year as well.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
2:11 pm
Good for DOB, but I’m watching the Braves.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
2:11 pm
Thank you Nate for stealing.
I was hoping he would do that yesterday. I was also hoping Martin would bunt.
And a wild pitch really helps.
SOS
July 26th, 2009
2:11 pm
Good job Bobby. You just couldn’t wait to put your boy KJ back in there. Next thing BC will be starting Norton. And of course Bennett is getting back in BC form by giving up two runs last night in the minors. It won’t be long Bobby before you can get your all BC crap team in there in every position.
brian
July 26th, 2009
2:11 pm
here’s a surprise. While waiting for the Braves I played my son in the MLB the show. I was the Braves and we went into extra innings. I brought in Moylen in the bottom of the 10th who gave up a walk off homerun to the first batter he faced.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:12 pm
that made up for the non fundementals of prado right there yunel just drive a flyball out there an get an early lead
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
2:12 pm
Hey Everyone! Let’s get a win here today eh!
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
2:12 pm
PWHjort, I know Murhp is one…will have to think on the other…
Heath
July 26th, 2009
2:13 pm
OK Mac….ducks on the pond…
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
2:13 pm
A double play would not be good.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:13 pm
Ok McCann be patient he isnt throwing strikes get a good one to drive no grounders!!!
SOS
July 26th, 2009
2:13 pm
UH OH. Putting a runner on first is not good news for the Braves with less than two out and a runner on 3rd.
KJ Fans
July 26th, 2009
2:13 pm
For all you KJ Fans… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78pQOkLTdFo
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:14 pm
Esco Needs To steal second here and avoid the DP, Looper is having issues!
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
2:14 pm
the other has to be Hammerin Hank…
RHR
July 26th, 2009
2:14 pm
I didn’t get on here during the game yesterday until the 8th and they lost so I’m doing my part today.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
2:14 pm
How bout one of those “warning trackers” Mac!
Carroll Rogers
July 26th, 2009
2:14 pm
PWHjort, re: Snitker. Seriously?
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
2:16 pm
I like the running game. RUN MORE
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:16 pm
R U Serious!!!!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
2:16 pm
oohhhhh no
No More Bobby 2.
July 26th, 2009
2:16 pm
Braves lead the world in not getting a runner home from 3rd with one out.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
2:16 pm
Aw man. But WTF looked like a balk to me too.
Jeff321
July 26th, 2009
2:16 pm
Looked like a balk to me.
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
2:16 pm
Nova Scotia Steve @2:12-
Hear! Hear!
Great story on Brian after the game last night. Can’t believe that was the first time I saw it. Damn Yunel!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:16 pm
Mental Laspe by ESCO!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
2:17 pm
Well that was a big hit…
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
2:17 pm
Thank you Mac
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
2:18 pm
RBI DOUBLE!!!
RHR
July 26th, 2009
2:18 pm
No More Bobby 2 leads the world at wrong predictions.
lexbrave
July 26th, 2009
2:18 pm
i can’t believe escobar fell for the one pickoff play that i swore i’d never see a runner fall for.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:19 pm
Atleast we got the run, Prado changed the whole inning with not advancing the runnner to 3rd
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
2:19 pm
did Esco try a straight steal? and PWHort, that’s my final answer…Murph and Hank…
No More Bobby 2.
July 26th, 2009
2:19 pm
RHR. What do you know.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:19 pm
LexBrave
We got picked off on that same play earlier in the season…! Only the braves…!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:20 pm
That Fckin Prince!
A lot of luck that inning for the Brew Crew…!
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
2:20 pm
Fielder just eclipses that foul line with his shear girth
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:20 pm
One thing about Yunel he is great hitter, great fielder, but he has below average speed for a shortstop, and his baserunning is below average as well.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
2:20 pm
Dudes, he was well into his delivery. Leg up, arm and glove motion toward home plate. How is that not a balk?
Necromancer
July 26th, 2009
2:21 pm
Loaf just isn’t going to try and beat that out, is he?
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
2:21 pm
What matters is the run.
Yunel might not have scored on that anyway. Somewhat of a dumb play you could argue.
I know we only have a run but it’s not insignificant. Not having scored would have been terrible.
Derek needs to pitch well. A quick inning right here would be advantageous.
SOS
July 26th, 2009
2:21 pm
Wow. I guess we have to be satisfied with one. Thanks to McCann for saving another 3rd and less than two out screwup.
Jeff Francouer
July 26th, 2009
2:21 pm
Can I please come back to Atlanta the Mets suck!
Interested Observer
July 26th, 2009
2:21 pm
Exactly why wasn’t that a balk? I know you can fake a throw to third but Looper was on the rubber and moved his front leg past the rubber before stepping to third. That’s not a balk? When does a fake to third become a aborted movement toward the plate?
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
2:21 pm
Good to see an early run. Hopefully the guys that want to play today can get it done.
Joebrave, I think that would be an excellent acquisition for the pen. I just don’t know what the cost is going to be since other teams are after him too, so they are going to have to overpay that’s for sure.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:21 pm
We Could Of had at least 3 runs and get one that inning…Innings like that really play with my emotions….!
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:21 pm
Good inning still, Looper 25 pitches, and we got the early lead with Lowe on the mound
RHR
July 26th, 2009
2:21 pm
lol superhoo – thats true, a ball comes his way he just throws his body down and knows nothing is getting between him and the 2B.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
2:22 pm
I sounded like a robot just then.
I feel a win.
OMG DONK
July 26th, 2009
2:22 pm
OMG we only scored once? This game should of been over
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
2:22 pm
VaBraveFan Ok McCann be patient he isnt throwing strikes get a good one to drive no grounders!!!
That’s exactly what I was sayin’ to him…I know he doesn’t like walks all of the sudden, but I was like, “Be patient!”
And he was, and it worked! Not sure if Escobar woulda been able to score or not…hard to tell with 1 out.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
2:22 pm
Francoeur,
You have to learn to spell your own name first.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:23 pm
D-lo will come Correct Today, “Bank On It!”
D-lo is due against this lineup…
brent a.
July 26th, 2009
2:23 pm
Even without Chipper in there, our line-up actually looks respectable today.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
2:23 pm
VaBraveFan, very true.
That was a big run. The first of many.
Soph
July 26th, 2009
2:24 pm
Hey all. Woo hoo, a run! Needed it after the zippo yesterday.
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
2:24 pm
are you guys telling me that the ol bravos fell for the fake to 3rd throw to first again? really?
Salamander
July 26th, 2009
2:24 pm
Yunel might not have scored on that [McCann double] anyway. Somewhat of a dumb play you could argue.
If Escobar had stopped at third on McCann’s double, then he would have scored on the play Prince made, and McCann would have been on third with two outs. Bad base running cost the Braves at least one run.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
2:24 pm
Was anybody aware that this little douche is 38 years old?
He looks like a little forrest elf. I guess.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
2:24 pm
ok really…what’s up with Craig Counsell….I said it yesterday…This guy is NOT THIS GOOD
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:25 pm
I know one thing when the braves do have a good chance to get a big inning we always settle on 1 run cause we cant move runners over or hit into double plays or have baserunning mistakes, The double plays have been down since Jeff was traded tho
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
2:25 pm
Another seeing eye groundball for the crew. Ugh
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
2:25 pm
We need to start getting “String Bean” out dangit!
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
2:25 pm
‘ol smoltzie getting slapped around pretty good so far by Baltimore…
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
2:25 pm
Counsell looks like a Garden Gnome
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
2:26 pm
Salamander, I’m aware of that.
What am I, an idiot?
John
July 26th, 2009
2:26 pm
Allowing the fake throw to 3B….is probably the ‘dumbest’ rule in baseball…I would do it on every other pitch… with runners on 1st and 3rd….nothin’ to lose…especially with a runner that MIGHT run on 1B….If pitchers would do it enough…baseball would HAVE to change the rule !!
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:27 pm
I gotta admit Counsell at 39 is a good ballplayer, he plays hard every game and can play alot of positions and he is doing well, considering most people say he is a utility guy
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:28 pm
Is It Me or Does Prince Fielder Remind Me of the Rapper “Twista”?
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
2:28 pm
i am not watching the game, but i can’t believe we fell for that crap again…my word!
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
2:28 pm
TOUGH pitch to get Braun by Lowe.
TPM
July 26th, 2009
2:28 pm
The bloggers who crucified Frank Wren for not resigning John Smoltz are awfully quiet today. Is there any chance we can revisit their comments from last February?
Soph
July 26th, 2009
2:28 pm
“Hoe(s) sit down!”
fastasballs
July 26th, 2009
2:29 pm
That Craig Counsell is an annoying little fly. He’s always buzzing around.
Salamander
July 26th, 2009
2:29 pm
Mitchell – you’re the one who wrote that Escobar might not have scored, so you tell me.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
2:29 pm
Did D Lowe step off so the butterfly would go away? Haha
RHR
July 26th, 2009
2:29 pm
No jason, it wasn’t faked to 3rd, it was faked to the batter at home plate. Looked like a balk to me…
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
2:29 pm
Okay Braves, how about you score five runs so we can all stop squabbling over the first inning?
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:29 pm
Soph
Is In the House, Stealing My Phrases…! LOL
It’s Not Cool when you say it…! lol
OMG DONK
July 26th, 2009
2:29 pm
3-1 Phillies
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
2:30 pm
DLowe, baby. Puttin’ the hurt on Braun and Fielder.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
2:30 pm
Salamander, I’m gonna got make a sandwhich.
Carroll Rogers
July 26th, 2009
2:30 pm
bobby gave kudos to counsell last night when i asked about him, basically that he plays the game hard and right and does the little things it takes to win. ….might not be glamorous but dang if it’s not effective.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:30 pm
Good Start for Lowe
OMG DONK
July 26th, 2009
2:30 pm
OMG-bring back Smoltz and Glavine. Vazquez and Lowe are bust
Heath
July 26th, 2009
2:31 pm
Come on Cards… (down 3-1)
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:31 pm
Soph…?
You need to hear that Song “Hoe Sit Down” It’s so stupid, Its Funny…Its On youtube…!
But its a good party song…Me and a Bunch of College Football players used to get Crunk to it
Soph
July 26th, 2009
2:31 pm
I know, I know. Not as cool as you T’Hawkin. Had to say it though.
brent a.
July 26th, 2009
2:32 pm
In paying attention to the Phillies here over the last 2-3 weeks, I’ve had a lot of bad thoughts about what it will be like for our bullpen to try and shut down their offense the last few innings of games in CBP.
Thankfully, we only have 3 games left this season in Philadelphia.
John
July 26th, 2009
2:32 pm
If the pitcher does the ‘fake throw” often enough…the runner on 1B can’t possibly get any kind of jump from 1B…has to wait til the pitch is almost delivered…so…do it enough… and NOBODY will run on the pitch…actually it’s even worth doin’ with 3-2 and 2 outs…cuts down a couple of steps on the runner at 1B…DUMB rule…
OptimisticInTexas
July 26th, 2009
2:32 pm
Anybody has any links?
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:33 pm
I’ve always like Counsell as a player, if more player were like him the sport would be alot better. Sick of seeing no huslting and no heart from most of the players in this sport
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
2:33 pm
Tomahawkin…ist Crunk a cross between high on crank and drunk? (:
Thanks, RHR.
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
2:33 pm
Kelly’s more upright. See that?
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
2:34 pm
brent a I don’t see us catching Phillies at all. They will easily win the East.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
2:34 pm
“Get him in there and get some at bats” … Kelly is Joe’s new Frenchy.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:35 pm
haha first AB back and already looks the exact same…….
Heath
July 26th, 2009
2:35 pm
…there’s the KJ we all know…
FEAR
July 26th, 2009
2:35 pm
Smoltz and Glavine are making Wren look like Einstein
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:35 pm
I think Frank Wren Is Auditioning KJ so that he can get traded within a few days…
He Gets Traded for a middle Riliever, “Bank On It!”
KJ is my boy but he needs a change of scenery, Bad!
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
2:35 pm
Exploding split from Looper to get Johnson. Helluva pitch.
Bet Conrad woulda looked bad on that one, too.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:35 pm
JasonInFL
You Damn Right Playa…!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
2:36 pm
I’m hoping Kelly has a good game…I think Prado needed a day off…plus he’ll get tomorrow off…
This is a good thing for him I believe
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
2:36 pm
Salamander @ 2:24–
Good point…
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
2:36 pm
PS
At least we’re not the Atlanta Black Crackers…cause they couldn’t hit S&it
FEAR
July 26th, 2009
2:36 pm
kj with a little AC action there
PWHjort
July 26th, 2009
2:36 pm
JasonInFL,
Correct!
Carrol,
Yes.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:37 pm
Conrad and Infante and Barbarosa need to replace Norton and Diory and Johnson the team would be alot better
John
July 26th, 2009
2:37 pm
At one time …I didn’t think McLouth could ever be much of a leadoff hitter…but lately he’s looking much better at it…and taking a bunch of close pitches…
Heath
July 26th, 2009
2:37 pm
Enter your comments here
TPM
July 26th, 2009
2:37 pm
Vabravesfan – That Csey Kotchman is a stud at first base. Those 4 home runs and .385 slugging percentage are awesome production. Thanks for teaching me everything about him
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:38 pm
Jason In Fl
Its a Cross between being High on Chronic and Drunk..
Chronic and Drunk =’s Crunk…
That would be Cool if anyone ran into D.O.B. and he was Crunk…!
lol J/K D.O.B.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
2:38 pm
Great play by Prado… he’s carrying this team.
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
2:38 pm
Kelly is Joe’s new Frenchy.RHR
Actually, have you noticed the DEEP love for Medlen lately?
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:39 pm
TPM
I didnt say anything and Kotchman?
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
2:39 pm
Lowe’s sinker looks like it is working.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:39 pm
about kotchman***
Soph
July 26th, 2009
2:39 pm
McFann – haven’t gone through all the comments yet so not sure if you already said anything about it but how do you feel about B-Mac starting a day game after a night game?
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
2:40 pm
KJ actually made a play for a change….
RHR
July 26th, 2009
2:40 pm
I hate to agree with what N Nine said but it’s true. They can’t lose. They don’t need Halladay to win the east, they’ll win it with Happ Hamels Moyer and whoever those other guys are. Their offense and their high school field is more than enough to make up for their lack of starting pitching. Braves have to have both good pitching and good offense to win for whatever reason. Maybe if we had started the season with the regular lineup we have now we’d be in the thick of it but unfortunately we had to wait out the 2 month Jeff and Kelly experiment. At least it didn’t last all season, I guess.
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
2:40 pm
Eight hits and five runs in four innings from Smoltz.
Looks like one surgery too many.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:40 pm
Soph…
LMAO
Blogging/Partying With Me “Makes Your Monkey Ass Famous”
Same For RHR
Woooo, Damn I’m on a roll today…Lets Go Braves!!!!
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
2:40 pm
Anyone want to bet against Kelly going 0 for 4 today?
Robert
July 26th, 2009
2:40 pm
Donkey baseball
TPM
July 26th, 2009
2:41 pm
vabravesfan – revist your comments from 3 months ago when you called him a 90 rbi man and a gold glover. Someone used your logon name
Mitchie-san
July 26th, 2009
2:41 pm
replace your divots…
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
2:41 pm
He Gets Traded for a middle Riliever, “Bank On It!”
I sure hope not. Better get more back than just that.
Carroll Rogers
July 26th, 2009
2:42 pm
Gerut was hitting .188 before that double….
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
2:42 pm
Paul… I ain’t taking that bet! KJ is the weakest player by far and needs to go!
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
2:42 pm
Robert, kiss my a$$.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
2:42 pm
Robert…you’re the donk. Don’t you get that yet?
RHR
July 26th, 2009
2:43 pm
Actually, have you noticed the DEEP love for Medlen lately?
There’s someone named Medlen on the team? Who knew!
Robert
July 26th, 2009
2:43 pm
There’s not a chance in he__ that Donkey Cox even knows who Craig Counsell IS – So asking him about Counsell was a waste of time. He was gonna give you some “Hee-Haw” answer (which he did)
Please give us meaningful information. What an idiot thinks of another team’s utility players doesnt qualify
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
2:44 pm
I think we should wait awhile before go throw dirt on John Smoltz’s career. Let’s see how he’s pitching come the last 6 weeks of the season.
I’m mad that he left, but I not convinced he’s done. Need more time to decide that, just like we needed more time before calling it a season for the Braves.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:44 pm
there is another guy up here named VABrave4Life
I do think Kotchman should win the gold glove and he is only a 280. 10 hr 60ish rbi type of hitter.
Barborosa would give us more power but less hits and downgrade defense as well.
i cant take it anymore
July 26th, 2009
2:44 pm
so glad The Wren didn’t give smoltz 5M. He would have to be in the pen in our rotation.
Nice call, Frank. Job well done. However, smoltz, hudson, gonzo, and soriano sounds pretty nice
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
2:45 pm
I hope the BoSox drop Smoltzie and he comes back all apologetic to Atlanta…. I hated the way he left.
Marc from FL
July 26th, 2009
2:45 pm
Robert, stop acting like such a woman, I demand this of you!
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
2:45 pm
Robert…how about what an idiot(you) thinks about the Braves? None of us care what you have to say, but we’re stuck with you. Maybe one day you will actually have something relevant to say.
TPM
July 26th, 2009
2:45 pm
Has Tommy Glavine’s phone rung yet?
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:46 pm
P-Lentz
I will Raise Ya One…!
KJ Gets Traded this upcoming week for a middle reliever, “Bank On It!”
We Need Another reliever with 3 of our guys coming off surgery withing the last 2 years and are not ready for the long run of August and September….
Our relivers have been abused enough!
And KJ Needs a change of scenery…!
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
2:46 pm
Attaway Derek.
abwright
July 26th, 2009
2:46 pm
I was listening to a Red Sox broadcast not too long ago. The Sox announcers were talking about the possibility of Smoltzie getting released or moving to the bullpen.
Braves might need another middle relief arm, …
FEAR
July 26th, 2009
2:46 pm
dice hit lowe
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:46 pm
DLowe nice hit
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
2:47 pm
Kirk, of course you’re right…but early returns don’t look good. Combine that with Glavine’s low 80s velocity and Hanson’s first eight starts, and Wren looks like a guy unafraid to take the heat for unpopular, tough decisions.
He clearly made the right ones with Glavine, Smoltz and Hanson.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
2:47 pm
Robert, stop acting like such a woman,
I’m insulted by this.
Robert
July 26th, 2009
2:47 pm
My name is Robert and I am obsessed with donkey’s.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:48 pm
Steve From Oh
I hope we at least get a Decent middle Reliever and a Minor leaguer…
But KJ’s Market value has fell off a lot and he is gonna get a decent raise next year…That works against us…
feel free to comment…
Robert
July 26th, 2009
2:48 pm
I love donkey’s!!!!
Robert
July 26th, 2009
2:48 pm
For all the Cox’s (i.e. – feeble minded)who want to declare John Smoltz to be done. He has 22K’s and all of 4 walks in 25-some innings. That’s hardly the inside numbers of someone who is done
Now, think up some excuses for Bozo the Clown and watch the game (you might learn something, if you avoid watching what Cox does)
Robert
July 26th, 2009
2:48 pm
I am a bigger loser than Paul Lentz!!! I win!! I win!!!
TPM
July 26th, 2009
2:49 pm
If Smoltz gets released he will not come back to Atlanta this year. I know people who have dealt with this guy in the business community. His ego will not allow him to admit he is wrong. John Smoltz is about John Smoltz
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
2:49 pm
hey what ever happened to Ned Yost? Is he still in baseball? I still think he may be the heir apparent to Cox… I love Cox except when he brings in his A relievers (Gonzo, Soriano) with 5-run leads…
Robert
July 26th, 2009
2:49 pm
If you listen to me you will always be right!!! I love donkeys!!!
VENEZUELA
July 26th, 2009
2:50 pm
Hey! D-Lowe hits better than G.Norton PERIOD! In fact I think he actually hits better than a few braves…this offense is pretty strange…Warning track power! only gets hits, has no speed…dont hit much with RISP
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
2:50 pm
Yeah, if we got a good prospect back it would be more defensible for sure, but if you’re gonna trade them a starting position player than has been, over his career, above average with the bat (which, given his position, is more valuable), I’d hope that we’d be able to get more than just a reliever, if you get my drift…
I’d want a good prospect back, definitely.
Robert
July 26th, 2009
2:50 pm
I kissed a donkey once!!!
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
2:50 pm
C’mon Lowe…. shut em down!
Marc from FL
July 26th, 2009
2:50 pm
I’m gonna laugh when KJ hits a 2 run homer and we win the game by one run, just watch.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
2:51 pm
Can we please get a grounder through a hole?
I’m beginning to wonder if they ue trick balls in Miller Park
Carroll Rogers
July 26th, 2009
2:51 pm
what’s the name of that famous piece of music they keep playing here on the organ? it’s the same music they played during Bugs Bunny, when he was giving Elmer Fudd a hair cut – as well as tossing a salad and laying some bricks on his head. Somebody put me out of my misery?
GoBraves123
July 26th, 2009
2:51 pm
Anyone know whenDOB is scheduled to present his award?
Robert
July 26th, 2009
2:51 pm
I am the best. I could get this team to the WS, but they won’t let me bring my donkey’s to the game.
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
2:52 pm
I really think the heir to Bobby should be Eddie. They say the dude can dish out tough love.
Robert
July 26th, 2009
2:52 pm
Carroll…that is the donkey song!!! Hee-Haw
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
2:52 pm
Tomahawkin….. I think the Nats here might take a chance on KJ. He reminds me of Langerhans… always seemed to have potential but never quite made the leap but would probably still make it on some clubs. He has outstayed his welcome in ATL though IMHO.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:53 pm
Bang Bang
Cactus Jack…
Foley Is God!!!
I love the Name…
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
2:53 pm
Yea Cactus Jack I like that idea too about Eddie…
Soph
July 26th, 2009
2:54 pm
No walks! Especially to the pitcher.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
2:54 pm
Barber of Seville
Marc from FL
July 26th, 2009
2:54 pm
The Mariners started both Ryan Langerhans and Chris Woodward a few days ago, things could be worse people.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:54 pm
Cactus Jack
I want Ozzie Guillen to manage this team as well
He’s was one of Bobby’s Rubberband men when he managed him in 1999
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
2:54 pm
GREAT play McCann!!!!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:55 pm
Good Play B-Macc!
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:55 pm
Kelly’s trade value is a sunkin ship, we would be lucky to just get a decent reliever for him. He is due for a riase next year and isnt playing well at all. Non Contending teams might like him but they wont give up a bullpen arm for just him. If he can have a couple good games, that might change a lil
RHR
July 26th, 2009
2:55 pm
Good play by Mac. I thought that was gonna be a hit for sure. Nice comeback from 3-0 to the pitcher.
bgvt
July 26th, 2009
2:55 pm
Carroll –
I haven’t heard the music but one time Bugs Bunny cut Elmer Fudd’s hair with the Barber of Seville music in the background. Just a guess.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
2:55 pm
KJ CAN’T MAKE ANY PLAYS AT 2B!!!!
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
2:56 pm
DEFINATELY trick balls
Jeff321
July 26th, 2009
2:56 pm
KJ dives and misses once again. I tell ya, that boy is the worse diver I’ve ever seen.
TPM
July 26th, 2009
2:56 pm
John Smoltz now has an era of 7.04
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:56 pm
BravesFaninMD
Good Suggestion…!
But I think KJ goes to a contending team…!
I think he goes to the Giants if they don’t get Freddie Sanchez…
TnBrian
July 26th, 2009
2:56 pm
Agreed, KJ just flat out stinks as a 2nd baseman. He can make even routine plays look very difficult.
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
2:57 pm
Chino seems like a good bench coach too. Cant wait until doggie is our future pitching coach, even though i have no complaints about Roger
Soph
July 26th, 2009
2:57 pm
lol Stringbean’s up. Mixxo cracks me up.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
2:57 pm
Poor Smoltz. I hate to see him go out like that. I wish he’d just retired. Too competitive for his own good.
Carroll Rogers
July 26th, 2009
2:57 pm
Duh, could have answered my own question there. Thought it was some beethoven or something, but no it’s from the opera Barber of Seville. Can’t hear it without thinking of old Bugs though.
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
2:57 pm
You know, I don’t really get all the hate for Langy. I guess most of it is due to low batting average (big surprise there, huh?), but when you think about it, there’s a guy that offers an average or slightly above OBP, average pop, and ++ defense. Factor in an average OBP and well above-average D, and I don’t see why this guy can’t be a good 4th OF for a team.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
2:57 pm
It would be nice if the Braves announcers discussed baseball instead of stupid c**p like what music the players like to hear when the approach the plate!!!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:58 pm
One Thing about KJ that makes him tradeable is his ability to play 3rd or Lf, Which is why I’m Banking on him getting traded within the next 5 days
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
2:58 pm
Dealyed–Great play by my mann!
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
2:58 pm
Another flop by KJ!!! Dive, buddy!
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
2:58 pm
Over the years we have had players like Nick Green, Charles Thomas, Willie Harris, that shine over a short period of time and have been involved in trades. Conrad would have been great to keep up and getting Ab’s he is a Switch Hitter that is versital defensivly and was playing well, he could have been the player to trade. but maybe there thinking of trading KJ and then bring back Conrad
Soph
July 26th, 2009
2:58 pm
Damn that Braun! It’s hard to hate him though.
Jeff321
July 26th, 2009
2:59 pm
Go ahead and chalk another one up to KJ’s paltry defense.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:59 pm
They Play “Go Getta” By Jeezy and R. Kelly for Ryan Braun…
That used to be A. Jones batter intro song…
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
2:59 pm
I love smoltzie,but I think he made a mistake trying to come back as a starter.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
2:59 pm
Soph
I hate Braun
But I’d Lust to see him in a braves Uni…
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:00 pm
Big spot here… (crosses finger)
Bat Masterson
July 26th, 2009
3:00 pm
I read some comments on Hank Aaron on the last blog and thought I would weigh in. I remember a game I saw at Atlanta Fulton Co stadium once, I was maybe 11 years old, a little leaguer and in love with baseball. It was a huge deal for me, a middle Ga. county boy going to a Major League game in the big city, well Aaron hit 3 home runs that day and it was all I could talk about for a long time.
I started out in segregated schools and remember what it was like in those days but I was stunned by some of the anger directed towards Aaron when he was chasing down Ruth. I tried to tell people I knew that Aaron’s accomplishments did not diminish Ruth’s to no avail. Well anyway, Aaron was a class act then and he is one today.
One of the funny things is some of those same people were outraged by Bond’s passing Aaron for the most home runs, I tried to tell them all Bond’s had done was diminish himself. It killed me with all the young guys tell me what a great hitter Bond’s was, better than Aaron, and I would point out that if you took away all of Aaron’s homers he still had 2996 hits. That is more than Bond’s career total, 3000 hits is a sure ticket to the hall right, well if Aaron had played another week at the end of his career he would have had that plus his 755 homers.
You could make an argument Ted Williams was a better hitter than Aaron considering the years he missed because of his military commitments, maybe, just maybe.
23 Seasons 3298 13940 12364 2174 3771 624 98 755 *2297* 240 73 1402 1383 .305 .374 .555 .928 155 *6856* 328 32 21 121 293
162 Game Avg. 162 685 607 107 185 31 5 37 113 12 4 69 68 .305 .374 .555 .928 155 337 16 2 1 6
G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
ATL (21 yrs) 3076 13089 11628 2107 3600 600 96 733 2202 240 71 1297 1294 .310 .377 .567 .944 158 6591 305 31 20 113 289
MIL (2 yrs) 222 851 736 67 171 24 2 22 95 0 2 105 89 .232 .326 .360 .686 98 265 23 1 1 8 4
NL (21 yrs) 3076 13089 11628 2107 3600 600 96 733 2202 240 71 1297 1294 .310 .377 .567 .944 158 6591 305 31 20 113 289
AL (2 yrs) 222 851 736 67 171 24 2 22 95 0 2 105 89 .232 .326 .360 .686 98 265 23 1 1 8 4
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:00 pm
Yes!!! That Scared My Yellow Ass!
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:00 pm
Whew.
OMG DONK
July 26th, 2009
3:00 pm
Can we please trade KJ for Smoltz?
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:01 pm
….whew.
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:01 pm
T’Hawkin – agreed. I’d love to see Braun on the Braves. Awesome hitter.
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
3:01 pm
I still think John could come in for an inning and air it out. Dude is still a warrior.
TnBrian
July 26th, 2009
3:01 pm
Thought that was gone, but gotta remember how good the BrewCrew’s offense is, so it’ll be a grind for him all day. Looks like he’s leaving some pitches up that were sinking his last few starts…bad,bad,bad Lowe!
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
3:01 pm
Whew! Thought Prince got that one.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:01 pm
I always liked Langy and lost track of him, so glad he is still playing. I think Infante will also give this team a great boost when he comes back… send Norton and KJ packin’!!
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
3:01 pm
Marc from FL………….I’m gonna laugh when Jesse Jane (blonde porn star) comes over and gives me a blow job.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:02 pm
Dang Phils…. (5-2 now)
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:02 pm
Robin Yount, On The Aflac Trivia Question…
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:02 pm
2-5 Phillies winning again Howard just hit a monster homerun
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
3:03 pm
McCann is RIPPING it today.
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:03 pm
Yay Mac, another 2B!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:03 pm
There We Go B-Macc! “This Is How We Do It!”
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:03 pm
McCann is the HEART of this team… I heart McCann
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
3:03 pm
Mac !!!
That guy can hit or sump’n.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:03 pm
BMac! Future Allstar!
CrimeDog
July 26th, 2009
3:03 pm
The ball Ryan Howard just hit went roughly 14 miles.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
2 doubles for McCann he is back on track
FEAR
July 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
damn phils!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
B-Macc is such a better hitter when he doesn’t swing for the fences like he did the first two games of this series…
abwright
July 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
Is this the song you mean?
Rossini’s Overture from Barber of Seville
Here’s the entire overture, … The “famous part” occurs about 2 minutes in.
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
Gov. Clinton Tyree, we just had a guy pitch a perfect game and Fergosi said he threw in the mid 80’s for most of the game. So the idea that you have to throw hard to pitch effectively, to be a 5th starter, isn’t true.
We need Kelly Johnson to play well. First, it helps the team and that is what’s most important. Second, if he plays well it would seem his trade value would be higher than if he doesn’t.
I mean let’s face it, unless Steve from OH, is secretly the GM of another major league team, no one is going to give us much for KJ who is playing poorly. So I’m hoping to see him get on one of his patented hot streaks and then sell high.
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
There we go McFann, those doubles are flying at a fast pace
OptimisticInTexas
July 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
Lemke sounds nervous by himself… LOL
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
ok Loaf move em to 3rd and Diaz gets the sac fly
abwright
July 26th, 2009
3:06 pm
When Infante returns, he will replace Hernandez on the roster, not Norton or KJ.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:06 pm
Great AB by Garrett…. I wasn’t a fan at first, but he was a good sign by Wren.
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:06 pm
Man, Loafy’s getting robbed today.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:06 pm
More trick balls…
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
3:06 pm
Looper sucks, I remember when we used to light him up when he was closing for the mets. BANG! BANG!
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:06 pm
Productive out for GA…
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:07 pm
Good AB for Loaf worked the count and got the job done
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
3:07 pm
no one is going to give us much for KJ who is playing poorly.
His value is at an all-time low, no doubt, and if this is the case, you hold on to him and try to deal him in the offseason. He’ll still provide value off the bench in the meantime. But I still can’t see how we can trade a team an above-average starter for the last two years and ask for only a reliever in return.
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:07 pm
Didn’t get the job done Matty! Ugh.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:07 pm
Wasted At Bat by Matty-D, It’s Gonna be one of those days for the offense
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:07 pm
…not a productive out for Diaz. Ugh.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
3:08 pm
Anyone just listen to Rickey henderson’s acceptance speech? I’m not even sure if he speaks English.
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
3:08 pm
Garret Anderson hustling down the line. He was out, but there wasn’t any loafing there.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:08 pm
back to the basic fundementals , all we needed was a damn fly ball , there goes that easy 1 run chance
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
3:08 pm
I know everyone loves Diaz, but he is not a very good player.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
3:08 pm
Wasted opportunity there.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:08 pm
Oh God, Here Comes the famine Offense!
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:09 pm
Man, gotta get those runs in when they are sitting at 3rd! Brewers score at least 1 here I bet
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:09 pm
Just impossible to get a ball through the holes! Does Miller Park have a smaller infield???
No More Bobby 2.
July 26th, 2009
3:09 pm
Way to go Diaz. You MF. Once again the Braves find a way to piss away a chance to score. Unbelievable.
ChurchMan
July 26th, 2009
3:09 pm
lead off double and the other 3 guys can’t hit it out of the infield
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
3:09 pm
Anyone just listen to Rickey henderson’s acceptance speech?
I liked it. I thought he was very gracious and, despite a few grammatical snafus, had some good things to say.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:09 pm
NJbraves
Co-Sign! On your last post!
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
3:10 pm
The other thing about Smoltz is, in 25 innings he’s struck out 22 and walked 4. So the stuff’s there, he’s just getting cuffed around…location and late movement might be in and out.
Rafael
July 26th, 2009
3:10 pm
runners on base being left on are going to come back and haunt us.
VENEZUELA
July 26th, 2009
3:10 pm
Prado and Matt have missed shots…to move and push runners…Matty D is good…but he is a softball player…i think u cannot count him for tough moments its kind of strange but he is not that reliable
FEAR
July 26th, 2009
3:10 pm
there is the Baves’s offense we all know and love
Edward( Bobby Retires after 2009 or Bust )
July 26th, 2009
3:11 pm
Kotchman is the worst excuse for a baseball player that ever lived.
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
3:11 pm
Holliday is tearing it up
No More Bobby 2.
July 26th, 2009
3:11 pm
Just takes KJ to get back for the offense to go back to their norm.
Jeff321
July 26th, 2009
3:11 pm
That’s how ya dive, KJ. Learn from king Escobar!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:11 pm
Good Stab By Esco!!!
RHR
July 26th, 2009
3:11 pm
Yunel gets it done.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:11 pm
Steve from OH -
A few? lol
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:12 pm
YUUUUUNEL!
ChurchMan
July 26th, 2009
3:12 pm
looking back at Loaf’s, Matt’s, Kotchman’s first at-bats of the game … they still didn’t hit anything to the outfield
GA – ground out to first base
Diaz – ground out to third base
Kotchman – pop out to third base
Carroll Rogers
July 26th, 2009
3:13 pm
abwright, yep, that’s it. thanks. Fielder is living up to his name today.
Richie
July 26th, 2009
3:13 pm
Bad at bat by Diaz there. Gotta do a better job of ABC ball. Runner on 3rd, less than two outs. You don’t swing at any inside pitches as a righty whatsoever!!
Shamus Thacker
July 26th, 2009
3:13 pm
Kotchman is the worst excuse for a baseball player that ever lived.”"
Wanna trade him for Frenchy?
Where is that Homer?
July 26th, 2009
3:13 pm
Where is that Homer sayin the Phillies sucked and were going to be beaten by this Braves team? Phillies are studs and they are winning this division by 10 games.
O’Doyle rules.
Rafael
July 26th, 2009
3:14 pm
I do not understand why KJ is back on our roster? conrad was playing good ball and coming off the bench. Are they attempting to showcase KJ? Or Bobby being Bobby?
Jeff R
July 26th, 2009
3:14 pm
So far so good with Lowe. Needs to get the Bravos through the 7th to avoid those middle inning reliever blues.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:15 pm
It’s great to have someone at 1B who makes all the plays… and his bat isn’t bad either. I hope we keep Kotchman for awhile.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
3:15 pm
I don’t understand all the Kotchman bashing. He’s not the ideal 1B bat, but he does have a heck of a glove. he has saved countless bad throws over there.
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
3:15 pm
Kirk, I’m well aware that a pitcher can be effective with less speed. Looks like Smoltz has less speed.
Remember when Pedro Martinez lost his fastball? He kind of had to relearn how to pitch, put a little on, take a little off…he was almost as good after as he was before.
For a wayback example of a power pitcher totally reinventing himself, see Frank Tanana.
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
3:15 pm
But I still can’t see how we can trade a team an above-average starter for the last two years and ask for only a reliever in return.
Because you have a soft spot for KJ. If he is indeed an “above average” starter as you say, then the Braves will get good value in return.
At any rate, the team needs help in the pen, so that is what why you ask for a reliever in return. It’s a need-based thing. If they could package him with someone else and get a power bat for LF or RF, that would be acceptable too.
No More Bobby 2.
July 26th, 2009
3:15 pm
Rafael. There is no sense in it. Its just Donk being his normal stupid self. Why are Norton, Moylan, and Bennett on the roster?
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:16 pm
Lowe is doing well through 4…
Let’s get some runs!
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
3:16 pm
I hope they are showcasing KJ for middle relief help. send him to KC for Mayhay
Shamus Thacker
July 26th, 2009
3:16 pm
I agree BravesFaninMD
fieldofdreams
July 26th, 2009
3:16 pm
I head the explanation about keeping KJ instead of Conrad but it still makes no sense. No disrespect intended to KJ but Conrad was a breath of fresh air. The Braves just like to make the same mistake over and over again. Their self sabotage is going to put me in the therapists couch.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:17 pm
KJ did have 7 RBI in a game at Gwinnett… I think if he had gone down there and stunk up the place then he wouldn’t have come back. Conrad will be back.
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
3:17 pm
Soph (sorry for the delay)–
So far I’m cool with it!
They do have a day off tomorrow, and he didn’t play on Thursday, so I had a feeling he’d play today anyway.
N Nine–
They sure are! Hey, the roof is open! What’d I tell y’all about dome stadiums? I hate ‘em. In this series, he’s 0-9 with the roof closed, and 3-3 with 3 doubles with it open. Baseball is an outdoor sport.
Interested Observer
July 26th, 2009
3:18 pm
I just read that the Royals are going to try to convert Tony Pena Jr. to a pitcher. He was DFA’d with a 0.98 BA and one extra base hit. But if they’re able to send him to the minors he’s going to pitch. Of course, with the Braves, his 0.98 BA would make him the top pinch hitter off the bench.
SOS
July 26th, 2009
3:18 pm
We need to get six more runs here before Genius puts Moylan, Acosta, etc. in.
John
July 26th, 2009
3:18 pm
“BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE !!!…My boy Kelly…now 2-3…hitting .666 (repeating of course)
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:18 pm
Bout Time KJ!!!
Carroll Rogers
July 26th, 2009
3:18 pm
kelly laid off the changeups this time and something good happened.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
3:18 pm
Atta boy KJ!!!
Jaglawyer
July 26th, 2009
3:18 pm
Kelly Johnson for HOF
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:18 pm
I agree that Conrad brought some excitement… sometimes the Braves are just too predictable and loyal to “veterans” (read: Norton) instead of going with the intangibles. They did that with McCann and Frenchy when they first came up and let them stay….
Damn! KJ just hit a double… (I guess I should be happy but I just don’t like him)
TnBrian
July 26th, 2009
3:18 pm
Oh boy, if we don’t get KJ in here I’m gonna puke!
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:19 pm
Hey…. how about that? Good job KJ.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:19 pm
KJ with a doublé
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:19 pm
That works D-Lowe.
ChurchMan
July 26th, 2009
3:19 pm
nother lead off double, will they get this one in …
TPM
July 26th, 2009
3:19 pm
I just listened to Mark Lemke do play by play on the radio. Not too bad Mark.
McLouth of the South
July 26th, 2009
3:19 pm
Escobar is the fuh king man!
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
3:19 pm
Kelly double. Open the floodgates.
PWHjort
July 26th, 2009
3:20 pm
Good line-drive there from KJ. He needs to do that more often.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:20 pm
There we go…got the ‘A’…got the ‘B’…time for the C McLouth.
Jeff R
July 26th, 2009
3:20 pm
Might be showcasing Johnson. Conrad seems to be better suited to a bench role, as he demonstrated in his short stint with the Braves.
I’m not as 100% convinced that management has turned the corner on their beloved Kelly. Prado had to fight hard over a two-year period for his chance to start. All around, Prado is the better talent, and that was apparent a while ago.
But, giving the benefit of the doubt, management may want to buff up Johnson’s numbers a bit in order to get something like a decent return for him. Stay tuned.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:20 pm
Another runner at 3B with 1 out… hit a flyball !!!!
Richie
July 26th, 2009
3:20 pm
Good AB’s by KJ and Lowe. McClouth has to get the guy in, plain and simple
John
July 26th, 2009
3:20 pm
My boy Kelly….apparently …gonna have to steal home…
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:20 pm
UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:21 pm
Nate-Dawg!!!
Come On
WTF!!!
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
3:21 pm
Because you have a soft spot for KJ.
No soft spots, kirk, just callin’ it the way I see it. When I see a 2B post an aggregate .355-ish wOBA from ‘07-08 (for reference, McLouth’s wOBA this season is .362, and average is typically around .330), I’m not going to dismiss that player because he didn’t hit for half a season in 2009. And I’m probably gonna be upset it he’s traded for a reliever. He is, like it or not, still a valuable commodity, and expendable because of Prado, and if we don’t get value for him now we need to hold on to him and hope he boosts his stock.
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:21 pm
McFann – so true. Completely forgot about the day off tomorrow.
Holy geez, can we not get a runner in with third and less than 2 outs?! FLY BALLS people!
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
3:21 pm
Not good Nate…..no sir…..not too good.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:21 pm
Oh no…McLouth, what gives?
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:21 pm
We’re going to get stung if we don’t cash these runners in!
SOS
July 26th, 2009
3:21 pm
Here we go again with a runner on 3rd with less than 2 outs. THe third sraight time these fools are going to leave a runner on 3rd.
McLouth of the South
July 26th, 2009
3:21 pm
Damn we all shoulda bet Peter Paul. Woulda lost all his money thus his internet connection…
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
3:21 pm
I know McClouth is a solid player, but he frustrates the hell out of me.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:21 pm
We are gonna lose this game if we keep blowing chances like this!!!
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
3:21 pm
Gov. Clinton Tyree, I was talking about Glavine, not Smoltz. I agree it’s too early to call it for Smoltz.
Good job KJ!
Ring phone comeon!
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
3:21 pm
Oh for the love of G-d. Get the run in.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:22 pm
AGAIN this team sucks at flying out …………. 2 innings in a row the worst non fundemental AB’s i have ever seen………
Jaglawyer
July 26th, 2009
3:22 pm
Way to go guys . . .
Shamus Thacker
July 26th, 2009
3:22 pm
Cactus Jack: I hope they are showcasing KJ for middle relief help.
Bobby loves KJ. KJ’s not going anywhere. First time Prado stumbles, even slightly, you’ll see LOTS of KJ at second base. Wait and see…
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
3:22 pm
Third wasted lead-off man so far.
TPM
July 26th, 2009
3:22 pm
If all you bloggers think Casey Kotchman is giving The Braves ideal production at first base, then I guess I’m stupid. I got to believe they can do better than 4 home runs and 35 rbi.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:22 pm
AHHHHH!!!! Another wasted opportunity.
Richie
July 26th, 2009
3:22 pm
should be 3 – 0. Wasting opportunities, no excuses for this!
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:22 pm
Sigh Martin was one batter too late.
Wonder how that glare they were talking about is affecting things.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:22 pm
Our Offensive performance in Innings like this realyy Pisses me off!
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:22 pm
Nice flyball Prado… if you had been up a batter earlier! The Bravos deserve to lose when they are playing like this.
No More Bobby 2.
July 26th, 2009
3:22 pm
Did anyone except these no-hitting fools to get the runner in from third. Every team in the majors can do it but the Braves!!!!!!!!
TnBrian
July 26th, 2009
3:22 pm
Looks like Prado is coming back down to earth a bit. Still a solid player but he’s not going to win a batting title, people.
dylan
July 26th, 2009
3:22 pm
CARROLL any trade talks?
ChurchMan
July 26th, 2009
3:23 pm
all that situational hitting that was scoring all those runs in the previous games and the first game of this series … seems to have been forgotten
Braves should be leading 3-0, instead Lowe only has 1 to work with.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:23 pm
This Frick award winner…not sure what to think of him.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:23 pm
McLouth has to make contact in that situation, Bobby should change the game plan we should just act like we have a bunch of power hitters why bunt or move runners over if were just gonna leave them there it should 3-0 at the least its a complete joke Nate get 3 pitches right there
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
3:24 pm
Oh well, the mini-run was nice for a couple of weeks anyway. Back to our old tricks for the rest of the year ….looks like.
Lets get ‘em in ‘10!
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:24 pm
I like Kotchman’s defense and will take his production where it is now….
McLouth of the South
July 26th, 2009
3:25 pm
KJ doubled and Prado left him on. KJ needs to start, cut Prado.
Rafael
July 26th, 2009
3:25 pm
We have left too many runners in scoring position. We are keeping the Brewers around. We should have a 3-0 lead right now. It’s not like Lowe is dominating the Brew Crew.
SOS
July 26th, 2009
3:25 pm
This game is lost right now. No way will we win this game after blowing so many scoring chances.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:25 pm
Good thing Infante is coming back soon cause i think Prado is gonna go back to being a good bench player
wow
July 26th, 2009
3:25 pm
Where has the situational hitting gone thats what has won us alot of ballgames should be 3-0 instead its 1-0 big difference well see if it will hurt us.
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
3:25 pm
Soph–
Yeah, sometimes Bobby will give him the DGANG off even before an off day, but I think with Chipper sitting, he figured he had to get BMac in there.
BravesFaninMD said, McCann is the HEART of this team… I heart McCann
I’m with you!
Is there speculation that they’re gonna close the roof?? No! Don’t do it! It’s not gonna rain…
Jeff R
July 26th, 2009
3:25 pm
Johnson’s stock needs boosting. But not for giving him away. But if management has a real commitment to Prado, and the OF will soon enough be home to Schafer and Heyward (and McLouth and Diaz), where does Johnson fit in?
I doubt he’d want to be a backup, and I doubt he’s suited to the role. Hence, he’s likely a trade enhancer at some point.
ChurchMan
July 26th, 2009
3:25 pm
Brewers get their lead off guy on for the first time today
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:26 pm
Nice to see the Brew Crew suck at the basics too!
VENEZUELA
July 26th, 2009
3:26 pm
you r right richie!!! 3-0 this game CANNOT be lost it will hurt!
FIRE TPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP LOL
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
3:26 pm
I think that Bob Uecker is more famous for his role in the Major League movies and those old Miller Lite commercials than he was for playing baseball.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:26 pm
Craig “Garden Gnome” Counsell is coming up!!!!
John
July 26th, 2009
3:27 pm
It’s actually amazin’….how poorly major league players bunt…
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:27 pm
This Frick Award winner has totally lost me…he is all over the place.
SOS
July 26th, 2009
3:27 pm
Is there stats for the team with the highest number of times they do not score with a runner on third and less than two outs? I have no doubt the Braves lead the majors.
JayDubu
July 26th, 2009
3:27 pm
If the Phillies get Halladay the division will be rapped up by Aug 15th.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:27 pm
Good DP we needed That!
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
3:27 pm
yeah baybee
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
Nice twin bagger! Move Chipper to 1B and play Prado at 3B
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
Yay! I missed that reverse psych. Mixxo. I’m telling you – IT WORKS.
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
Anybody see that the Phillies offered Carrasco, Taylor, Donald and Happ and the Jays turned it down? Good for them. They seem set on Brown and Drabek, that seems certain. I’d figure a package of Brown, Drabek, Happ and Marson/Donald would get it done…
Billy Bob
July 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
DOB on now.
Rodney Derrick
July 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
DOB coming up now on MLB Network
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
DOB on MLB Network now!!!
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
The sinker is working today. 5 shutout innings so far. 67 pitches.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
Nice DP…The Brewers announcer says is still now running well…with a hamstring injury…
Dude it was a nice quick double play…need a rocket up rear end to beat that out at first!
Jeff R
July 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
Yes, Johnson got a hit – Wow! A trend. Yep, we need to put Ol’ Iron Glove and Can’t-figure-out-where-to-throw-the-ball-on-a-DP-chance back at 2B permanently. (Err, I think those are Johnson’s Indian names.)
abwright
July 26th, 2009
3:29 pm
Braves lead 1-0 through five. Lowe is pitching well. Defense looks good overall.
<sarcasm on>BALLGAME! Brewers are going to win!<sarcasm off>
Can we at least wait til the Brewers are ahead to call this one?
Poorjeff
July 26th, 2009
3:29 pm
Phillies will not give up what it takes to get Halladay.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:29 pm
this team fails to do the basic things you learn in the minors knowing the situation when batting…… runner on 3rd 1 out dont have to do to much just get a pitch that you can hit in the outfield and at the least make contact, or runner on 1st or 2nd no outs bunt em over or hit a grounder to the right side, those are so basic and this team must make those lays to Win cause we cant depend on the homer everyday
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:30 pm
The Phillies have it wrapped up w/o Halladay. Braves playing for the WC now….
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:30 pm
Quick game…wow Top of 6
Bat Masterson
July 26th, 2009
3:30 pm
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
3:26 pm
I think that Bob Uecker is more famous for his role in the Major League movies and those old Miller Lite commercials than he was for playing baseball
Ya Think.
6 Seasons 297 843 731 65 146 22 0 14 74 0 3 96 167 .200 .293 .287 .581 62 210 18 3 8 5 12
McLouth of the South
July 26th, 2009
3:31 pm
SOS @ 3:25 just created a new blog low for the downers to aspire to…
Declared the game lost with the Braves ahead on the scoreboard. Wow. Nicely done!
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
3:31 pm
Soph -
Got the DP didn’t it?!!
Lets go bats !!!!
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:31 pm
DLowe is pitching great only 67 pitches prolly will go 2 more innings, he defintly giving the team a chance to get a more comfortable lead, if we bring in Moylan for the8th were screwed ………..
RHR
July 26th, 2009
3:31 pm
OK no more Yunel hitting 3rd.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:32 pm
McLouth of the South
Declared the game lost with the Braves ahead on the scoreboard. Wow. Nicely done!
lol
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
3:32 pm
Please Steve, you’re a human just like the rest of us. You aren’t some bias-free aton looking soley at data and spitting out an answer. KJ is your guy and every blogger here knows it just as sure as we know that McFann’s has a soft spot for a certain player too.
I’m not going to start arguing with you about what your sabermetrics tell you. I see limitation that you don’t. When it comes to KJ, you give me a number that doesn’t tell you that he’s hot for 6-8 weeks of the season and for the rest, he’s is not above average by any metric or stretch of the imagination.
I think he’s a good guy. And I think he deserves a “fresh start” just like Francoeur.
And in any event, if he’s as wonderful as you say, then he will fetch a nice return which is what it is all about.
And maybe that is why you can’t see your bias. We are talking about using an assets, one that is expendable (especially when Infante returns and with a serviceable Conrad down at AAA), to improve the team.
You are arguing solely to keep that asset which is the wrong question to be asking right now. It’s about the team, not KJ specifically, but moving him helps both I think. You can follow him just as easily in another uniform, don’t worry.
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
3:32 pm
Hey, DOB gettin some face time on MLB network…good for you, Dave!
I see they didn’t let him wear his leather jacket…
PWHjort
July 26th, 2009
3:32 pm
That’s a funny story about the check.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:32 pm
Braves actually have less hits than the Brewers so far. Looper is not this good men. Let’s get some hits already.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:32 pm
Agree with abwright that we need to remain optimistic but man we’ve seen the braves blow many of these in the later innings, so hard to watch… many games I just give up here and go do something else since I can’t stand to watch them lose and would rather be pleasantly surprised later when I’ve seen they’ve actually held on to win one!!!
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
3:33 pm
A WALK!! Boo-yah!
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:33 pm
Some nice boobies behind the left batters box. Just fyi
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:33 pm
Need a professional hit here
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
3:34 pm
You aren’t some bias-free aton looking soley at data and spitting out an answer. KJ is your guy and every blogger here knows it just as sure as we know that McFann’s has a soft spot for a certain player too.
C’mon, dude, give me more credit than that.
Rodney Derrick
July 26th, 2009
3:34 pm
Heath– Tony Kubek was a good announcer, but I really remember him more as a player. But especially that play in the World Series where an incredibly bad hop clobbered him in the head and cost the Yankees the Series. Baseball is a game of inches and people claimed the ball hit a pebble.
Braves Paisan
July 26th, 2009
3:34 pm
DOB just did his intro to Nick Peters at the Hall of Fame ceremony. A briskly-paced enunciation of the salient facts … without a single shout-out to McFann, et. al.!
McLouth of the South
July 26th, 2009
3:34 pm
The Phillies ain’t wrapped up shat. How many times we play them again?
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:34 pm
C’mon BRAVES!
I spy some boobs too
July 26th, 2009
3:34 pm
Apparently there are a lot of boobs on this blog too.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:34 pm
Offense Come On…! Get The Fcking Run In!
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
3:34 pm
sorry for all the typos, didn’t proof read.
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
Loafy Loaf. Someone, PULEEEEEZ get Mac in. No more stranding.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
Garret Anderson is a good 0-2 hitter.
Must be his professional approach at the plate
John
July 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
SQUEEZE !!!!!…For the love of all that is holy….SQUEEZE !!!!!!
abwright
July 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
McCann was trying to honor Ricky Henderson’s HoF induction with that steal attempt.
Diaz needs some redemption, here.
Braveheart
July 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
I always like Uecker on Mr. Belvedere
Hugh Jazz
July 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
Lets see how the Braves screw up this scoring opportunity.
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
McLouth of the South –
SOS is a realist MOTS. A 1-0 lead late for us is tenuous at best, especially given our (non)-ability to come back late in games.
1-0? Yeah, it’s nice, but we need more.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
good job Loaf here is another one of these situations………….
Rafael
July 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
here we go again. Runner in scoring position. Lets execute. Just a deep fly ball to the outfield and Brian scores.
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
BMac showing off the wheels!
kirknga we know that McFann’s has a soft spot for a certain player too.
Who…me?
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
Thank you, Superhoo. Good eye!
Rafael
July 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
Diaz!!!!!
Hugh Jazz
July 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
finally.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
MATTY DIAZ….atta boy!!!!
McLouth of the South
July 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
Wonder what Loaf just said to Fielder… “Hit it up over ya azz that time!
abwright
July 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
There ya go, Matty! 2-0 lead.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
There We Go Matty-D, About Time!!!
John
July 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
Or…get a bingle…either is fine with me…
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
Matty!
Big run!
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
Let’s hear more crapping on Diaz!
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
Nice hit Mattie…. he’s been doing that all year!
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
Attaboy Matty!
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
Yay! All that Diaz smack talking worked. Nice job Matty.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
good job Matty thats def better than the sac fly
ChurchMan
July 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
finally gets that 2nd run!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:37 pm
I see Frank Drebin is no longer behing the plate…
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:37 pm
Finally….some back-to-back hits. Lets get a few more!
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
3:37 pm
Braves Paisan–
Really? Dangit, Chief!
abwright McCann was trying to honor Ricky Henderson’s HoF induction with that steal attempt.
Yay, Matty!!
Richie
July 26th, 2009
3:37 pm
That’s right Matt, good way to redeem yourself.
PWHjort
July 26th, 2009
3:37 pm
kirkinga,
Yes. Throughout his career, Kelly has been a streaky hitter. Give me one good reason why he isn’t capable of sustaining the hot-streak throughout his career or becoming more consistent. Just give me a good reason and I’ll start doggin’ KJ with you. But I’ve never heard one reason as to why he isn’t capable of overcoming the streaky-ness. And until I hear one, I’m going to continue to support him in hopes that he’s able to. Because he is a talented player, a young player, a cheap player, and if he overcomes the streaky-ness, he could become one of the best 2B in the game. Giving up on him just because you’re frustrated with his streaky-ness is a terrible way to run an organization.
John
July 26th, 2009
3:37 pm
Get Kelly up there…he’ll bring home the bacon !!
Hugh Jazz
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Holy CRAP!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
KOTCHMEN HITS A BOMB..
BALLGAME
CrimeDog
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Kotch!
Jeff321
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Wake up Kotchman smack talkers!
John
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Nevermind..the bacon was just “delivered”…!!
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Well Steve, then you should join us in speculating which need KJ will help the team address rather than telling us how ++ he is. At this point he’s expendable, or maybe you are arguing that they should trade Infante or Prado? Is that it?
Because someone has to go, and the team has needs.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Come get in my poster! Hurry, it may be your only chance!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Thw Kotchmeister Comes Through, Hell Yeah!!!!
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
JONRON! CASEY KROTCHMAN!!!
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
BOOM!
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
I cant believe that the A’s get a top prospect plus 2 others for Holliday and we only Kotchman and a pitcher will never see in the bigs for Tex that just baffles me
cabravesfan
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Good lord Casey put that one in the upper deck
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
What power?
Way to drive em in Kotch!
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Suck it Kotchman haters!!
abwright
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Show some POWER, Krotch!
Braves up 5-0.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Like I said…. I’ll take Kotchman’s production where it’s at!!!!
PWHjort
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Casey Kotchman doesn’t hit barely-enough HR’s. They’re either no-doubters or they don’t go.
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Oh mah gosh. CK!
Mixxo, it’s all you!
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Boy did Kotch need that!
Us too!
RHR
July 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
He looked as surprised as Jeff used to look when he got a hit.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
Whoa!
Kotchy!
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
All right, Kotchy!! Atta boy!!
Mitchie-san
July 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
WHOA! Why cant Casey hot it that hard everytime????
Poorjeff
July 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
CK got all of that one.
Richie
July 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
Casey at the bat!!! Looks like there is joy in Mudville!!
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
did kotch really just hit a 3-run HR…really? or was that a typo on gamecast?
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
Soph –
I do what I can Boss !
I’m a team guy !
McLouth of the South
July 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
Mixxo you gotta be kidding me… he declared the game OVER with the Braves ahead…. by 5 as we speak. Attaboy Casey!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
We Got This Game In the Bag!!!
I know RHR is gonna get Pissed, Because I’m playing with her emotions…!
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
there is that small burst of power for Casey , we’ll have to wait for next month to see it agian tho, just keep sliuck fielding and getting hits and it’ll be good
VABraves4Life
July 26th, 2009
3:40 pm
Kotchman!!!!!!
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:40 pm
Good walk Kelly!
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
3:40 pm
Too bad Drebin wasnt the HP ump a couple years ago when we had Kolb closing
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:40 pm
CaBravesFan
That was not upper deck…?
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
3:41 pm
Kotchman is the worst excuse for a baseball player that ever lived.Edward( Bobby Retires after 2009 or Bust
You were dead on again! Thanks for your input.
Austin
July 26th, 2009
3:41 pm
Milwaukee: You have been “Krotched”
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:41 pm
ok I’m just going to say this…
I’m super happy its 5-0…..but Looper IS NOT pitching well…this should be an 8 or 9-0 game…
So that really was a big jack by Kotch to break this open a little for some breathing room
PWHjort
July 26th, 2009
3:41 pm
VaBraveFan,
I agree. I think Frank Wren handicapped himself when he demanded a 1B in return. Why not just get the best available package and worry about addressing 1B in the off-season?
DiamondbackMac
July 26th, 2009
3:41 pm
Here comes the hook.
ChurchMan
July 26th, 2009
3:41 pm
that wasn’t a strike that he bunted at
RHR
July 26th, 2009
3:41 pm
Wow the Kelly love is getting deep in here. “he could become one of the best 2B in the game”
Not on my watch!
Rodney Derrick
July 26th, 2009
3:41 pm
When Casey hits one, they are bombs. Hard to believe he has not hit more when you consider what a good contact hitter he is. Always getting the bat on the ball.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:41 pm
CabravesFan
Their Right Field has four decks to it…check out ballparksofbaseball.com for proof…
But I love the homer, Rock On!!!
John
July 26th, 2009
3:41 pm
KJ could steal 40 bases a year..if they’d turn him loose…
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:42 pm
KJ stealing 2B! Guess he wants to remain a Brave.
cabravesfan
July 26th, 2009
3:42 pm
tomahawkin-
I know what you’re saying but technically I think it is considered “upper deck” at that park…nevertheless the ball was crushed
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
3:42 pm
Look at Kelly takin’ the base. Aggressive!
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
3:42 pm
Sorry, who was it that said Kotchman didn’t have power?
5 homeruns baby. And slowly counting.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:42 pm
Nice day for KJ
Erased that bunt attempt by DLowe
Gov. Clinton Tyree
July 26th, 2009
3:42 pm
Looper’s finally worn down Kendall. Or he no longer gives a shi!.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:42 pm
Time for Nate to redeem himself
Rafael
July 26th, 2009
3:42 pm
Awful attempt of a bunt. Who is to blame for our inabilities to bunt a runner over? You would think that our pitchers would be practicing.
Bat Masterson
July 26th, 2009
3:42 pm
Whoo look at TY Johnson go!
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:42 pm
Guess not…
ChurchMan
July 26th, 2009
3:43 pm
nate needs to put on the jets there
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:43 pm
CACTUS JACK…
I just got chills when I read the word “Kolb”….man that was a rough year
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:43 pm
McLouth of the South – it’s Mixxo’s special reverse psychology. Guaranteed to work 99% of the time.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:43 pm
Oh well. Apparently if we hit a grouner here they home right in on a Brewers glove.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:43 pm
I don’t McClouth is comfortable batting leadoff…
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:44 pm
As disappointing as the loss yesterday was…if the Braves just keep winning series (which they will, again, with a win today), getting into the playoffs will take care of itself.
bravefaninok
July 26th, 2009
3:44 pm
Kotchman has untapped power………lol wtg casey
JayDubu
July 26th, 2009
3:44 pm
Is DOB being nducted into the Hall of Fame?
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:44 pm
CaBravesFan
Cool…
Its All good We Got This Game in the Bag…And Plus there is nothing better than Chicks that dig the Longball, lol
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:44 pm
Yeah PWHjort Matt Holliday is no where near as good as Tex. The Braves should have gotten Kotchman and a top prospect atleast or traded him elsewhere for the better package.
BravesFanChris24
July 26th, 2009
3:44 pm
Kotchman
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
3:45 pm
PWHjort..ok, you are on the wrong page too my friend. It is not about doggin Kelly Johnson. I like Kelly Johnson.
What it is about is using an asset that is expendable to address a need for this baseball team. That’s all it’s about.
So if not KJ, who do you want to trade? Escobar? Prado? Infante? Some prospects, if so which ones? Do you want to nothing?
But stop making this all about Kelly guys. This is about the team. I put the team’s needs first.
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
3:45 pm
Well Steve, then you should join us in speculating which need KJ will help the team address rather than telling us how ++ he is.
Well, I’m not much of a speculator, but I do see matches with Arizona for Qualls and a prospect or two (though I’m not a fan of their system), Seattle (he seems like a Jack Z kinda guy), but I’m not entirely sure what we’d ask for, San Fran, and St. Louis. Like I said, you could use him to address the need in the bullpen, but I’d want some quality minor leaguers back too, or you could use him as part of a larger package to get someone good.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:45 pm
Braves need to sign that mini-Chorizo….
Nice play Kotchman!
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
3:45 pm
My internet service was giving me problems when I was getting ready to type out about Diaz being known for having a couple of bad at-bats and then BAM he gets a hit like he did before the Kotchman homer.
Also, nice RIP by Kotchman here. He got A HOLD of that one, lol. I like Kotchman batting in the bottom of the order. He surprises with the homer from time to time. His glove work warrants his lack of consistent power.
5-0 lead will hopefully be safe.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:46 pm
Anyone notice that whenever Casey Kotchmen hits a homerun….he absolutely destroy’s it…
Like he’s homers are cheap
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:46 pm
CaBravesFan
Sorry To Get My Panties in a wadd… I was having too much fun…
I will offer you a truce…? “The Stickiest of Icky”? LOL
Justafan
July 26th, 2009
3:46 pm
Muntoya 1st after 80 laps at Brickyard 400.
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
3:46 pm
McLouth of the South -
SOS’s “OVER” might be a bit strong, but I know what he’s thinking…
Oh, and see Soph’s 3:43.
Frank Drebin
July 26th, 2009
3:46 pm
That was NOT a strike
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:47 pm
YES OR NO: Will we see a complete game today for a change?
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
3:47 pm
KJ could steal 40 bases a year..if they’d turn him loose…
I agree, he’s got speed and talent. But playing for Bobby he’s not going to be using that speed. Sounds like another good reason for him to get a fresh start somewhere where his talents can continue to shine.
UNCBrave
July 26th, 2009
3:47 pm
KJ/Church/Medlen for Ludwick/Relief Pitcher
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
3:47 pm
I knew we would add on eventually.
Such little faith on the Braves blog.
Gotta love that Atlanta Braves starting pitching. Get a couple runs and head straight to Soriano in the 9th.
Close game and the starter leaves in the 5th or 6th? Outlook not so good.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:48 pm
I want To See a Complete Game Today…Especially with the off day tomorrow… Our Blow-pen will be well rested for the exhusting series in Florida
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:48 pm
A complete game would be huge…especially with the off day tomorrow…huge
Billy Bob
July 26th, 2009
3:48 pm
mini-Chorizo doing his best Bo Jackson impression – running right out the end of the stadium.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
3:48 pm
BravesFaninMD, sure would be nice.
John
July 26th, 2009
3:48 pm
This Braun guy…is starting to get on my nerves !!
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:49 pm
Need another DP here.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
3:49 pm
And a hit for Fall Out Boy.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:49 pm
Frank Drebin,
Stop stealing my material! Haha
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
3:49 pm
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Where was that?
Jeff321
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
WOW! CLOUT COMES THROUGH!
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
Nate!!!!
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
GREAT CATCH!!
ChurchMan
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
if the Braves just keep winning series
since after the All-Star Break they’ve won 2 series and gained two games in the standings … however since they’re only winning series and not sweeping some of them they’ve also lost 2 1/2 games in the standings.
So really winning two series so far has only netted them a loss of a half game in the standings.
Sometimes winning a series is not enough, sometimes they’ll need to have sweeps in there as well
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
BravesFaninMD -
No.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
Go Go Gadget Arm!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
WHAT A CATCH
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
Nice catch Natey !!
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
Prince is having a tough series, huh?
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
Hell Yeah! Nate-Dawg!!!
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
Wow!
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
Oh my Natey Nate. Great catch!
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
By this point in the season, I’d rather my 1B have 25 cheap homers than 5 shots. But let’s not quibble with a rare event (i.e. a Kotchman homer) as those runs are huge. LET’S GO BRAVES!
Bat Masterson
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
can o corn
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
Nice grab there by Nate. Just a loud out, lol.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
Attaboy Natey!
Make up for lack of runs driven in!
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
Phill’s winng 9-2 …… there is no catching them
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
What a catch by Nate!!
woogidy
July 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
The Braves D is playing on it’s own hot streak. Man, every other inning they’re is a play like that.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
Fck!!!
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
Ugh, Corey Hart? Are you serious?
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
Damn. Good thing we tacked some on last inning.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
Tomahawkin – I’m giving you a death stare right now, just so you know.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
No way we see a complete game now…. Lowe needs to concentrate and finish the job!!!!
Mitchie-san
July 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
no more shut out…
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
tell ya what…i have to eat a little more crow…d-lowe is “ace-ing” up today…pitching great. i have been harder on d-lowe than most (due to his contract), but he is giving us exactly what we needed today…
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
Freaking bad camera work. I have no idea where that homer landed. Who was holding that camera?
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
Everyone relax…
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
Loaf Didn’t Even Move! LOL
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
Alright Derek.
Forget about that s***.
Luck.
Rafael
July 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
I guess that was a no doubter. GA did not move a bit. Nice to still have the lead.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
The_Superhoo
Man I think that’s soo funny man…
This is for you…check out the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-S-eeInJVk
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
Gotta admit, as much as the Brewers love the ball down, I was a little concerned with Lowe and his sinker today.
BravesFanChris24
July 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
Good catch by Nate
Then a 2 run HR given up ~_~
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
fix your Sh** now Lowe
Jeff321
July 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
Might be time to yank Lowe.
PWHjort
July 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
kirkinga,
I missed most of the conversation. Who are you trying to trade KJ for?
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
Cardinals suck.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
Loaf didn’t need to waste his energy by moving…that was a no doubter, knew it as soon as I heard it.
Rafael
July 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
Enter your comments here
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
Are there grooves into the infield holes that only Brewers know how to hit into? Seriously
John
July 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
Paul…I’m not sure it EVER came down…if it did …I think it was out of camera range….
UNCBrave
July 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
Ryan Braun and Randy Winn=Braves killers
Heath
July 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
Churchman -
Not going to gain ground on a team that is on the run the Phils are on right now… They have gained a lot of ground in the WC, though. All they have to do (for both races) is just keep winning series.
cabravesfan
July 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
Tomahawkin-
No worries, dude
it’s all good (however, if you cursed us I’m joining up with RHR to hunt you done…)
RHR
July 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
Oh my.
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
of course, right after i write that he lets up 3 hits, including a 2-run jack!
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
Nice bobble KJ
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
Hotdammit. This is not good.
Jeff321
July 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
KJ is such a f’ing poser!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
KJ SUCKS!!!
Comne On!!!
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
….and here come the wheels.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
Now, there’s the All-Star glove work that we’ve come to love from Kelly Johnson.
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
3:55 pm
KJ will never be a good second baseman. His hands suck
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
3:55 pm
ouch wtf
cabravesfan
July 26th, 2009
3:55 pm
*down- not done (damn it! Still not proofing my posts…)
RHR
July 26th, 2009
3:55 pm
Tomahawkin – notice how everything was rolling along smoothly until you opened your fat mouth?
Still death glaring at you.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
3:55 pm
What a dumbass.
Kelly is one of the worst second basemen I’ve ever seen.
Carroll Rogers
July 26th, 2009
3:55 pm
Logan and Moylan up
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
3:55 pm
Tomahawkin: You don’t last in the Majors for as long as GA has by being a loaf. You need to appreciate GA for what he does which is hit and field his position sufficiently. He’s 37 and has a lot of mileage on those legs. Plus we didn’t sign him to be a gold glover (and we should all be thankful Griffey turned us down.)
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:56 pm
here we frigging go again!!!!!
ChurchMan
July 26th, 2009
3:56 pm
don’t give it all back to them in one inning Lowe
Wren In Doubt
July 26th, 2009
3:56 pm
Welcome back Kelly!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:56 pm
CaBravesFan RHR
Bring It On! I can take it unlike Bobby and the Players
I’m Getting P’d as well! The team has played flat this inning!
RHR
July 26th, 2009
3:56 pm
OMG JOE I’ma have to kill you if he takes one out.
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
3:56 pm
No Mitchell Phillies O is THAT good
Justafan
July 26th, 2009
3:56 pm
greatttttttttttttttttt CAROL
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:56 pm
of all our starters, I think Lowe is the weakest…
BravesFanChris24
July 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
McLouth!
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
FINALLY!!!!!
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
Thank YOU Nate. Geez.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
Thank you Jesus for Nate Dog.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
That Scared My Narrow Ass! Whew!
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
The Phillies are an incredible American Major League Baseball Team folks. That’s all there is to it.
….and happen to be in our division.
Sometimes you just gotta tip your cap.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
Phew. A couple meters to left and that’s out
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
Mitchell–you’ve just been a ray of sunshine lately, huh?
woogidy
July 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
I think McLouth’s back is bothering him again.
Necromancer
July 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
Oh boy! Nate saves another one!
Way to go, Nate!
RHR
July 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
You better be scared, Tomahawkin.
You still ain’t out of the woods, son.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
Leave Moylan where he’s at…
PS
The_Superhoo…you check out that link????
Carroll Rogers
July 26th, 2009
3:58 pm
Derek Lowe waited on the top step to greet McLouth after that inning. Maybe need to hand him some water too. He’s gotta be a little winded after that inning.
Soph
July 26th, 2009
3:58 pm
LMAO – RHR is gonna kick your ass T’Hawkin. No more jinxy statements.
McFann :Ô:
July 26th, 2009
3:58 pm
Whew! ‘Nother good one by Nate! If Kendall would’ve homered, I’d have to fly up to Milwaukee and let Boog have it!
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
3:58 pm
I think the Braves should consider piggy backing Kawakami and Hudson, once Hudson is healthy. Kenshin is a 5 or 6 inning guy, then Huddy can come in and finish off the game. They do this all the time in the minor leagues.
John
July 26th, 2009
3:58 pm
That last one TRIED….to pop outta N8’s glove…..
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
3:58 pm
The phils are great but i think they are in trouble in five game series with the starting pitching they have now
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:58 pm
Just realized that both offenses heated up after the sun was gone. Don’t think that’s a coincidence, with the way they were talking about glare during day games making it tough on hitters.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
3:59 pm
KJ is not a “gamer”… he is an average baseball player and Braves Fans deserve better!!! That’s the bottom line to me about him. Yea, he’ll have the occasionally good game where he goes 2-4 or so and make a decent play or two, but most games he will do something “average” and his teammates know it.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
3:59 pm
All I’m Saying Is…!
You Frontrunning Fan
Funny that the Veterans on this Blog has Called G. Anderson “Loaf” All Season
Ur Bandwagon Ass just started watching the games since they started winning and want to call me out…?
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
3:59 pm
LMAO @ RHR
ChurchMan
July 26th, 2009
3:59 pm
Lowe’s going to go only 6 innings again today. He’s a more consistent version of KK, he wins more often but only goes 5-6 innings per outing
Rodney Derrick
July 26th, 2009
4:00 pm
The sixth was scary. What happened to the sinker. Lucky to have a three run lead
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:00 pm
woogidy… agree Nate pulled up lame/hurting for some reason after that great catch.
Bat Masterson
July 26th, 2009
4:00 pm
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
Phew. A couple meters to left and that’s out
A couple meters, man where are you from. lmao
Justafan
July 26th, 2009
4:00 pm
Yes, it looked like Nate’s back was hurting after the catch.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:00 pm
Yeah I don’t like this pitcher.
woogidy
July 26th, 2009
4:00 pm
It’s beginning to look like Prado’s magic carpet ride may be over.
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:00 pm
Prado is having a rough series, he is swinging at everything lately.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:01 pm
Maybe Yunel will have an attitude problem with him.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:01 pm
Kelly just doesnt hit good enough to warrant his very suspect glove work.
When it comes to Garret, the “loaf” nickname isnt warranted. Dude started off slow, however has been raking at the plate since May. He’s managed to stay healthy. I imagine that Bobby Cox has talked to him about not “over extending” himself on plays that he doesnt have to. I guess that, not turning him back on the Hart homer was a wise move to not waste energy.
Meanwhile, that was probably the worst at-bat I’ve seen Prado have in awhile. 3 ugly swings.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:01 pm
Anyone else sick of hearing Kobe sing “do you know the tickleman”? so annoying
ChurchMan
July 26th, 2009
4:01 pm
wow, to make Prado swing at all 3 … that’s has to be hard to do
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:02 pm
Gotta love how Esco checks his swing. Very funny.
Interested Observer
July 26th, 2009
4:02 pm
Man, what a dream weekend DOB is experiencing. Carroll, maybe DOB will let you tap into his political machine and get you elected to a term as the President of the Baseball Writers Association.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
4:02 pm
The_Superhoo -
Meters?
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:02 pm
Soph, LOL
You Chicks Don’t Wanna Mess With me, lol
You mass with me and I will put you in that “Bada-Bing!”
Otherwise that Frontrunning braves fan that called me out P’d Me Off! All the Veterans on this Blog has called G. Anderson “Loaf” A ll season…And I get the abuse…? WTF
I hate Bandwagon Braves Fans!
We Need Insurance NOW!
Ashley
July 26th, 2009
4:02 pm
Carroll,
I know I’m late to this party, but going back to the Barber of Seville thing from Page 2 or 3.
I learned my classical opera from Bugs Bunny too. And darn proud of it!
Braves Paisan
July 26th, 2009
4:03 pm
Maybe the pitcher’s union has figured out Marteen and has emailed the solution to all its members.
Baseball is natural selection in overdrive.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:03 pm
Man that was close!!!!
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:03 pm
Of course it’s foul.
Hello Blog....
July 26th, 2009
4:03 pm
Philly has a trip out west with series against Arizona, SanFran, and Colorado If the Braves can win their series against the Fish and the Dodgers they are gonna have a chance to make up ground in either the division or wild card. Dont forget that Pilly and Atlanta still have to play each other 9 times. The season is far from over and it should be a interesting stretch run…
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:03 pm
Bat Masterson,
Meters just make more sense than yards.
Also, a few yards is less. It would still be in the park
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:03 pm
Come on!
Where did it go?
ChurchMan
July 26th, 2009
4:03 pm
need 2-3 more runs if Moylan is coming in
padding … just in case
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:03 pm
I just don’t think Prado to continue to swing the bat the way he has…like the guy was scoarching hot…
A guy couldn’t keep swinging the bat the way he has the past three weeks….
He’s good and he’ll be ok
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
Who called you out, Tomahawkin? I missed that.
Whoever it was, you can sit down, I got this.
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
Mac is locked in
Jeff321
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
WOW, McCann wanted that homer!
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
Maccccc !!!!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
There We Go B-Macc!!!
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
Have a day B-Mac!
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
Yeah baby!
Ow!
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
BRIAN MCCANN MVP BRAVES 2009!!!!
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
Great At bat
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
Annnnd BOOM goes the dynamite
Bat Masterson
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
That one is not foul, baby.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
If at first you dont succeed…………..try hitting a homer again, lol. 2 homers in one at-bat, lol.
Way to go McCann.
cabravesfan
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
I think Mac’s feeling good today
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
HEAP!
Things are looking up for you, Toma.
John
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
Dayum….this guy looks like Babe Freekin’ Ruth….at times…
abwright
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
Have yourself a day, BMac.
What is that, three doubles and a HR?
Heath
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
Good day for McCann, huh?
BravesFanChris24
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
McCann…..If you don’t succeed the 1st time, try it again
`
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
Brian McCann=good at baseball.
Salamander
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
Damn Mac. Nice day.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:04 pm
Insurance Baby!
Time For a Samuel Jackson! Beer!
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
PWHjort, I didn’t suggest any particular trade. I just agreed with someone else that the Braves should use KJ to address a need in the pen or somewhere else. Then we got the reflex defense of KJ, and that’s where you came in I guess.
My disagreement with Steve is not that KJ is not a talented player. I have never said that ever. But I do think he is expendable, especially once Infante returns and with the emergence of Conrad as serviceable at 2nd. Also, KJ makes nearly $3 million so we since we can’t really take on payroll, I believe we are more likely to get a good reliever at $3 million than we will getting a power bat.
So that’s my argument as to why KJ.
But if not KJ, who? Escobar do we trade him now? Prado? Infante?
I’m trying to get at how we make an improvement and I think giving KJ a fresh start like Francoeur got would be the best way to go.
BravesFanChris24
July 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
I think Lowe comes back out now in the bottom of the 7th….
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
Countdown to McFann saying something about the righty matchup.
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
The nickname LOAF is totally warranted, dude makes andrew jones look like ryan freel
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
It’s amazing how bad McCann looked the past two games, he comes out today and smokes two doubles and a homerun. He got locked in fast
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
McCann!!!
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
Get in yer ice cream, yer toosties froostie ice cream!!
Have a day, BMac!!
McLouth of the South
July 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
Have a day MAC! Makes up for the oh-fer…
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
Garrett is a good hitter…
abwright
July 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
That has to be the most deeply hit bloop single I have ever seen.
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
Couldn’t he have caught that? Looked like Hart gave up on it.
Either way, yay Loafy!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
McCann needed to have this type of game!
I glad Cox didn’t start ol Ross today…Even though I like Ross he’s solid back-up catcher…
PS
Professional bloop hit there folks
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
Fans roughin’ Hart up….with good cause.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:06 pm
Where did that term “have a day” come from?
What ever happened to “what a day Brian McCann”?
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:06 pm
Didnt Joe Simpson call Corey Hart “loaf”?
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:06 pm
RHR–
The righty matchup, the open roof…it’s all good!
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
4:06 pm
I don’t care who has been calling GA ‘loaf’ or for how long and it doesn’t matter as now I’m calling out whoever repeats it. My mistake was letting those things slide. By doing that, those comments take root. No one ever mentions the calf injury he had early in the season or his age or the fact that we didn’t sign him because he was a Gold Glover. Let’s just appreciate GA for what he delivers—something I’m trying to do with Kotchman — whoo-hoo, great homer, dude! — instead of focusing on his propensity for the single and overall lousy slugging percentage compared to other 1B who also play good defense (and no I’m not just talking about Albert).
cabravesfan
July 26th, 2009
4:06 pm
abwright-
2 doubles, a walk, and the HR for Mac…not a bad day’s work
Heath
July 26th, 2009
4:06 pm
GA up to .292.
Careful GA, you might actually turn the GA-haters around.
Rodney Derrick
July 26th, 2009
4:07 pm
Bobby is not the only manager who uses closers late in meaningless situations. Charlie Manuel bringing in Brad Lidge for the ninth with a seven run lead. Scared of Pujols hitting two grand slams with Holliday and DeRo supporting him
Imagine next time the Phils face BMac
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:07 pm
McFann, you’re 4:05 cracked me up. I vote we say that everytime Mac hits one out. It could catch on.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:07 pm
Martin had a good night Friday night, nobody hit nothing last night, one game does not a slump make…haters to the left.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:07 pm
That was a pathetic play by Hart.
I’ve never seen somebody just walk to the ball like that.
Oh, I thought Matty got that one.
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:07 pm
But I do think he is expendable, especially once Infante returns and with the emergence of Conrad as serviceable at 2nd.
And I said just the same thing earlier. I’m just talking about the return; I think a reliever is too little for him.
McLouth of the South
July 26th, 2009
4:08 pm
What a pisspoor effort by Hart there…
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:08 pm
RHR
Page 7
The Post at 3:55PM post
That set Me off…!
A bandwagon braves fan who doesn’t watch the games or read this blog called be out…
So I responded to his monkey Ass…!
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:08 pm
All I’m saying is..you could use a sense of humor.
kelevra
July 26th, 2009
4:08 pm
ibanze howard utely and rollins all homered 9-2 phils……sucks
Greg O
July 26th, 2009
4:08 pm
Anybody else catch Chipper’s response to McCann’s home run? He was waiting at the top step, making a motion to McCann as though he was yawning and saying, “this game is too easy.” Priceless.
Jman (Yunel is a Saint!)
July 26th, 2009
4:08 pm
How about a deal for Ryan Garko? There are rumors…
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224530-stoking-the-fires-vii-even-more-atlanta-braves-trade-rumors
Rodney Derrick
July 26th, 2009
4:09 pm
Hart played TurboLoaf’s single like he was returning some hoped for reciprocal play by the champ professional hitter
Carroll Rogers
July 26th, 2009
4:09 pm
There we have our answer on Mike Gonzalez. He’s coming into the game.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:09 pm
I loved it when Jeff got his three doubles in the game just before being traded and he talked about how well he was hitting the ball.
Of course that was the first game of his career with three doubles. Brian usually has about one or two a week.
Bat Masterson
July 26th, 2009
4:09 pm
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:03 pm
Bat Masterson,
Meters just make more sense than yards.
Also, a few yards is less. It would still be in the park
Okay but I’m still laughing, and a couple or few is subjective.
inches, feet, yards, it’s the American way.
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
4:09 pm
Heath You may resume the WC updates!! You’re my WC info ticker
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:09 pm
Soph–
Thanks!
I vote we say that everytime Mac hits one out. It could catch on.
OK! No idea what it means, but it is kinda catchy…
And yeah, I’m glad Ross didn’t start…no offense to David.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:09 pm
Not now though is he?
Please tell me it’s still Derek.
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:10 pm
Let’s just appreciate GA for what he delivers
Very average offense from a position that is typically one of above-average offensive producers and below-average defense? Hmm…I’m trying to appreciate that but…just…can’t…
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:10 pm
Anyone else hate when someone changes their screenname in order to b1t<# someone out anonymously? Cowards.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:10 pm
WHY?
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:10 pm
Greg O–
That’s funny!
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:10 pm
Gotcha Toma, didn’t see that. He doesn’t get most of the jokes, I guess.
Surprised to see Gonzo here.
Braves326
July 26th, 2009
4:10 pm
Hmmm… Gonzalez?
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:10 pm
Prado’s gonna be fine. Where would we be w/o his torrid run? I hate to imagine.
Guy’s a gamer and a raker.
abwright
July 26th, 2009
4:10 pm
cabravesfan, 4:06 pm … “abwright-2 doubles, a walk, and the HR for Mac…not a bad day’s work”
The day’s not over yet. He could still get that third double.
(Actually, I missed an AB and misread a post indicating that he already had 3 doubles and was too lazy to check the box score.)
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:10 pm
PissPoor Effort by Corey Fart
That is why I rather go to Minor league/NCAA games over watching the Pro games…
The players who make all the money like to rub it in to the fans too much these days…
Why Is Gonzo In there…?
Bobby’s Dumb Move Of The Day!
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:11 pm
wb Gonzy. 1-2-3 please!
Hugh Jazz
July 26th, 2009
4:11 pm
Gonzo in, BALLGAME!
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:11 pm
It’s only the 7th damn inning!
WTF
Ashley
July 26th, 2009
4:11 pm
GA’s a Loaf, but he’s OUR Loaf! I like the nickname.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:11 pm
Does this mean Moylan in the 8th?
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:12 pm
Gonzo looking a little “measured” in his delivery. Hope that isn’t a cause for concern.
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
4:12 pm
Tomahawkin’: Drink your beer and chill out and stop being so sensitive. What a baby u r.
RHR: I do have a sense of humor — I laugh every time I see your face! (now, now, simmer down, I’m just joking)
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
4:12 pm
Wow, Lowe couldn’t go at least one more inning? I thought he said he relished pitching in games this time of year?
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:12 pm
WOW Gonzo pitching in the 7th…
Im worried about Mike…and this has nothing to do with the line-drive of the forearm.
I think Bobby and company are as well
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:12 pm
Loaf has been playing great for this team, slow start was because he didnt have a spring training but overall he dones a great job, good move Wren!
All i’m Saying is…. call me out idc i like to call him Loaf that Nickname has stuck , thats the only reason i call em that i like “Loaf” alot and was one of the few supporters of his when we signed him. all we heard from most is he is old and cant field and doesnt hit for power and is slow. But they were wrong. 2 million well spent
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:13 pm
Rob from SC………you cant realistically expect a player to play 162 games where he hits 2 doubles and a homer, every singe time out.
Good players are going to have stretches where they struggle. That is why you havent heard me say ANYTHING about sitting McLouth, Chipper, McCann or Escobar when they have struggled this year.
Actually I like seeing Gonzalez being used in the 7th. I think that Bobby possibly wants to see if Gonzalez was affected by the hit on the elbow on Thursday…..yet do so with a lead like he has now. If Gonzalez breezes through, it’s a good indication. If he struggles, he can yank him and bring in another reliever.
Either way, Bobby needs to see what Gonzalez has.
Braves326
July 26th, 2009
4:13 pm
Figured Bobby would put in Moylan or Acosta for 7th.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:13 pm
What was Lowe’s pitch count?
Why did Bobby take him out?
Gonzo should not be pitching.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:13 pm
Gonzo usually doesn’t do well when we have a 2+ run lead..
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:13 pm
yea, lowe should’ve stayed out there for one more…
John
July 26th, 2009
4:13 pm
IF…as Steve from OH….sez…the “return” is good enough..I say unload Kelly. Problem is…I think the return would be VERY little. And believe it or not…there are still folks in the Braves organization that think KJ has a much higher “ceiling” than several other players (that shall remain nameless)…He may NEVER come close to that “ceiling”…but…not sure I’d give him away…at this moment…
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:13 pm
Nice Mike.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:14 pm
nice pitch! make a liar outta me Gonzo…. please!
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:14 pm
NICE pitch Gonzo!
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
4:14 pm
You guys are aware Braves are off tomorrow. We CAN use the pen today.
abwright
July 26th, 2009
4:15 pm
I’d rather see Gonzo test the arm with a four run lead in the seventh in Milwaukee, rather than in a one run game in the eighth in Florida.
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
4:15 pm
Steve from OH: “Very average offense” — Clearly you have not been watching our outfielders perform all year. GA is all world compared to what we were (not) getting from Frenchy and Schafer and he still is our most consistent performer at the plate compared to Church and McLouth (and don’t get me wrong, I am so happy we have Nate). Remember why we signed him..oh, wait…never mind: you probably don’t have a clue based on your earlier post.
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
4:15 pm
Im with you Ashley. Its still ultra painful to watch him chase down a ball in the leftfield corner
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:15 pm
WOW, Craig Counsell Has Come Out to “All Along the Watchtower” since 2001….
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:16 pm
No surprise that your jokes are right down there with your sense of humor.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:16 pm
Man that was scary!
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:16 pm
Geez. I even heard Prado yell “I got it”. Oh well. 1-2-3!
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:16 pm
Phew man. That was close. You can’t BOTH call it!
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:16 pm
I’d rather see Gonzo test the arm with a four run lead in the seventh in Milwaukee, rather than in a one run game in the eighth in Florida.
Bingo-bango. With the off-day tomorrow, I’d expect to see Soriano used as well. Ain’t nothin’ wrong with that. Perhaps Boone Logan or Medlen in the 8th, they haven’t seen too much action lately IIRC.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:16 pm
By no means do I dislike Gonzo. I feel compelled to say that since he struck the guy out.
None of us think that when he’s healthy he’s not a great pitcher, I assume.
Two outs.
I just wish Bobby would leave him alone for a while. He likes to be in there I guess.
Get this little bitch.
Good work Gonzo.
The end
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
4:17 pm
As much as I like Garret Anderson, I wouldn’t cry if the Braves traded him for a good reliever. He makes less than KJ, but they could still piece together other pieces I guess.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:17 pm
Good job Gonzo…. the Braves MUST win this one!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:17 pm
Tomahawkin…
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:15 pm
WOW, Craig Counsell Has Come Out to “All Along the Watchtower” since 2001….
Surprised Counsell hasn’t been using it since his hay-days in the 70’s
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
4:17 pm
And when I say most consistent performer at the plate, I’m talking about compared to our outfielders (so sit down McCann, Chipper, Escobar, Kotch, and Prado as I’m not talking about you guys.)
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:17 pm
That coulda been bad…it was funny though. D. Ross givin’ it to Prado when Martin was going back into the dugout!
Would like to hear a clean version of what he said.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:18 pm
All I’m Saying Is…
Yea…I’m Sensitive…
You Rattled Got in My Ass Calling me out, especially since a majority of the people on this blog have referred Garrett Anderson as “Loaf” all season…
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:18 pm
Way to go Casey!
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:18 pm
Good day for the Kotch-rocket!
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:18 pm
Steve from OH: “Very average offense” — Clearly you have not been watching our outfielders perform all year.
Ya serious? Forgive me for comparing him to the rest of the league. How dare I do such a thing! Oh, and I do remember why we signed him–we missed out on all of our other targets. He was sort of a last resort in our price range.
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:19 pm
Casey’s having a good day, too.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
4:19 pm
N Nine -
I still think, one race or another, all the Braves have to do is continue winning series and the rest will take care of itself. People that say they have to sweep to get in, is just patently not true. Assuming the Braves win the game today, that will be three sucessive series wins after the All Star break–a record of 8-3. That’s pretty good, and they weren’t any sweeps in there.
If you take it back to the Braves lowest point in the season, 6 games under .500 at 34-40, there has only been 1 series sweep and the Braves will be at 51-48 at the end of the day (assuming the win today), which is a record of 17-8 in that span. I can live with that type of win-to-lose ratios for the rest of the year. That kind of play will make it tough on any of the teams competing for a playoff spot against the Braves.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:19 pm
Steve from OH …….you sure like to “pick your spots” when you use your “above average player” analysis for Kelly Johnson. You also use last year’s stats to back up Bobby keeping Greg Norton around.
However, you conveniently forget about Garret’s 16 year body of work. Dude struggled for just 1 month this year. Kelly SUCKED for 3 months. Garret has been hitting the ball since Kelly Johnson was in grade school.
You bring up Kelly’s “wrist injury”, yet you fail to mention about Garret’s hamstring issues.
Garret has been hitting the ball for almost 3 months now. Kelly, 2 hits since his return, lol. WOW.
You can appreciate a BUM like Kelly Johnson, yet not someone that has almost 2,500 hits?
BravesFanChris24
July 26th, 2009
4:19 pm
KJ
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:19 pm
You sir, are no Nate Dog.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:19 pm
Great hit KJ…. Kotchman is SLOOOOOOWWWWWW!
Bat Masterson
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
Kelly wants to play.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
KJ havin a good day!
I’m so glad man…this is great!!!
Bring Infante back and good-bye Norton
UNCBrave
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
If we’re going to upgrade the offense at 1B, to me Garko is not that much of an upgrade over Kotchman….
An upgrade would be like KONERKO, V-Mart, or DUNN
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
Uh oh. Martin 0-fer, Kelly 2-3.
Jman (Yunel is a Saint!)
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
How much you wanna bet that Kelly Johnson is the starting 2B again after today? Better not be!
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
Awwww, now its little RHR who has his wittle feelings hurt. Dude, don’t dish it if you can’t take it.
GA rocks, Escobar rules, and Prado is the man! Hope Nate is okay as we need him leading off and playing good D. Let’s get Infante back in there and sit KJ back down next to his ‘daddy’ Bobby.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
Big inning again????? atleast gotta get one run here!!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
A run Shoulda Scored there… Man This Team Is slow…
KJ gets a good audition for other teams…He gets traded in 5 days “Bank On It!”
Richie
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
showcase yourself got the trade KJ!!!!
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
Steve from OH Glad we stuck with KJ! He’s a different guy. Would you be open to a trade for a reliever??
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
“You sir, are no Nate Dog.”
Yeah, that was a pretty bad attempt by Gerut.
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
Another hit for KJ! Good job!
Steve, you never did say who you would rather trade? Or did you say it and I just missed it?
Wolfman
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2009_07_26_balmlb_bosmlb_1&partnerId=ed-2776299-55341617&source=ed-2776299-55341617
Smoltz lost again. Glad we did not sign him!
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
Oh good lord Joe, everyone does that.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
Kelly having a fantastic offensive day!
Last time one of our slumping “liabilities” had a day like this, he was traded the next day…
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:20 pm
Ok Norton prove why u should be on this roster
Heath
July 26th, 2009
4:21 pm
Meanwhile, KJ is having a good day at the plate, today.
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:21 pm
Paul Lentz
Of course I knew Mac would get healthy again. It just amazing to me to see how great players like McCann can look so bad for a few games, the be totally locked in without warning.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:21 pm
Norton can sure turn on a fastball.
Richie
July 26th, 2009
4:21 pm
Sorry about that, it was supposed to say: Showcase yourself for the trade KJ!!!
Jman (Yunel is a Saint!)
July 26th, 2009
4:21 pm
Garko is a big time power upgrade over Kotchman…
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:21 pm
My feelings are hurt? By what?
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:21 pm
NORTON CANNOT HIT A FASTBALL
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:21 pm
2 chances for a sac fly
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:22 pm
OMG.. Norton blows!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:22 pm
Send Naw-Ton To AAA NOW!
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:22 pm
are we a better team woth Prado at 1B, and Kelly at 2B
Roja
July 26th, 2009
4:22 pm
Not a lot of 1st basemen that are a defensive upgrade for Kotch. No errors as a Brave
ChurchMan
July 26th, 2009
4:22 pm
even with the best of excuses you can’t justify Norton being on this team
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:22 pm
I think that Norton was trying to golf that pitch. Pathetic.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:22 pm
I think ol Greggy boy…knows his days are numbered
UNCBrave
July 26th, 2009
4:22 pm
Tell me why Greg Norton is not DFA YET???? I WANT TO UNDERSTAND!!!!!
woogidy
July 26th, 2009
4:22 pm
SOB. McLouth is on my Fantasy team. I needed those RBI’s. Shiza
Jman (Yunel is a Saint!)
July 26th, 2009
4:22 pm
How is Norton still getting a paycheck from the Braves? Conrad should have been kept and Norton released…
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:23 pm
C’mon Martin!
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:23 pm
Norton K’s again. Maybe we’re hoping to use him as an extra player in a trade? And if not, will release him after the Deadline passes?
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:23 pm
RHR – yeah “dude”! Don’t dish it if you can’t take it.
OptimisticInTexas
July 26th, 2009
4:23 pm
Norton = Automatic Out. But at least its off the bench, one out, as opposed to Frenchy when he was 3 or 4 outs as a starter. Norton should be released immediately. Canizares would be a better pinch-hitter.
Wolfman
July 26th, 2009
4:23 pm
Norton cannot even get a flyball or groundball to the right side. This guy needs to go no later when Omar returns.
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:23 pm
However, you conveniently forget about Garret’s 16 year body of work.
Oh, you mean his career .337 wOBA (marginally above average, and worse than Kelly’s career mark) and 0.5 UZR/150 in the outfield? Yeah, like I missed that. On the contrary, I think you missed it. Bye bye.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:23 pm
Norton is done i think he should just do the right thing and retire after the game the last thing a pinch hitter is suppost to do is strike out and he continues to ……
Heath
July 26th, 2009
4:23 pm
Prado gonna get a chance with the bases juiced!
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:23 pm
sad to see Smoltz pitch so badly
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
4:23 pm
I wish we had Brooks Conrad batting instead of N@o#r%t&O*N
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:24 pm
Oh, wait, I forgot this:
(That’s me laughing at you)
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:24 pm
I can’t wait til we get Omar back.
For crying out we need that guy. Are we ever going to have a full season with both he and Prado?
It almost doesn’t even seem fair that we should have two equally talented guys who are ostensibly bench players but are good enought to play just about anywhere.
I guess that’s why we’ve been deprived of having them play the full year healthy at the same time.
Speaking of…
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:24 pm
But I will say this it is very difficult to come of the bench for maybe one AB each game…
The only problem is….is that its Greg Norton’s job to come off the bench for maybe one AB a game…
And this year…he doesn’t have it…when you can’t hit a fastball in ANY league…its time to say good-bye
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:24 pm
C’mon Marteeen, back to your old tricks here !
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:24 pm
Prado with ducks on the pond!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:24 pm
All I’m Saying Is…?
I can tell You are A Frontrunning Rooking on this Blog…!
RHR is a Woman and she is a veteran on this blog As Am I
You might need to get familiar with the posters on this blog before you start calling people out…
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
4:24 pm
Yeah I like Garko. Dude is halarious whenever he is on Rome’s show
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:24 pm
Send ‘em home Martin.
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
4:24 pm
Wow, Rosenthal is reporting that the Dodgers are in serious discussions to bring both Cliff Lee and Victor Martinez to LA…wow!
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
Rob from SC……it doesnt surprise me. It happens to good players all the time. That is why I dont trip when they struggle. When they turn it around, they TURN it around.
Also, I’ve seen enough of a player like Diaz to not trip on some of his “wild man swings”. There will come a time later in the game when he will RIP one is a critical situation.
monty
July 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
Everyone who said the Conrad demotion and the Norton keep was not a “big deal”, WEll??
HATinGA
July 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
Why is Nortan back up he is batting .125 and strikes out regularly!!
Wolfman
July 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
If KJ continues to hit, I would not mind him to be a pinch hitter. He is at least better than Norton.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
We should have used Chipper in Nortons spot or right now for prado the Brews would have never seen it coming!!!
Rodney Derrick
July 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
I am sympathetic to the Greg Norton story, but it is time for him to go. All you have to do these days is throw a fast ball around the letters, and he has a gaping hole in his swing.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
Ya! Too bad it won’t count as a hit.
BravesFanChris24
July 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
Way to go Prado
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
give Prado a SAC Fly
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
Steve from OH: You are a KJ and Greg Norton fan? And you have the nerve to try and criticize GA by ‘comparing him to the rest of the league’? Puh-leese. You cannot be serious. KJ stinks compared to Prado let along the other 2B in the league. Norton stinks compared to anybody (including my sorry hitting self).
GA was a great pickup given our reluctance to spend any real dollars and due to our desire to have someone hold the fort until the AA level outfield prospects we have are ready for the Show.
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
We’ll take it !
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
That’s why you put the ball in play!!!!!
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
We’ll take it! Marteeeeeeeen!
Boo-birds out in full force.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:26 pm
Prado still gets credited with a sacrifice fly and an RBI. Nice at-bat by Prado.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:26 pm
Yea We Will take that…
And All I’m Saying is
I meant to say that you are probably a rookie on this blog…!
Virginia Ranger
July 26th, 2009
4:26 pm
Why oh why do we keep Nrton. He WAS good, but time for Brooks Conrad, Brroks Robinson or even Robert Conrad. Bye Bye. What would Jackie Gleason say to Audrey Meadows about POW to the moon. Thats were Greg Norton needs to be
Nice catch Jody
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
4:26 pm
The sun was in his eyes
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:26 pm
I just made a noise I’ve never made before.
It was like “YEAHOOHHHYEAAAHHAHHH”!
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:26 pm
Bout time for one of those to fall for us. Too bad it wasn’t in a critical part of the game.
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:26 pm
Whoo-hoo! Keep ‘em coming!
Roja
July 26th, 2009
4:27 pm
Shoulda resigned Hampton. He can out hit Norton and he out pitched Santana on Friday, too.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
4:27 pm
Hmmm
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:27 pm
Steve, you never did say who you would rather trade? Or did you say it and I just missed it?
At this point, I’d probably trade Kelly (if the Braves’ scouts are telling me good things about Prado’s swing and pitch recognition, think he can hit righties consistently, play average defense, etc., which I think he can) because Prado will make the league minimum and is really impressing the hell out of me right now. If they decide to keep Kelly we’ll know why though.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:27 pm
I thought he nailed it though. I mean he did but I thought it was going over the guy’s head.
A walk would be nice.
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:27 pm
We’ll take that one too! Good eye Esco!
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:27 pm
Will Escobar get to 100 RBI’s
Yes or No
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:27 pm
Way to be patient Yunel.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:28 pm
Great AB by Yunel….. easy to get anxious there with the bases loaded.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:28 pm
Time For a Blow-Out here, Lets Do This!
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
4:28 pm
Jason, Did Rosenthal say they would have to send Russell Martin to Cleveland in that deal?
Heath
July 26th, 2009
4:28 pm
Granny for McCann?
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:28 pm
Steve from OH………….The Braves have above average production at the catcher and shortstop positions. For what we are playing Anderson, I feel that his production is just fine.
However, for what we are paying Kelly (which is $325K more), what we are getting SUCKS.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:28 pm
The SuperHoo
I will Co-Sign On your last post…!
Virginia Ranger
July 26th, 2009
4:28 pm
There is something different about these guys since the break. Mateeen, Conrad, I donb’t know. Even Frenchy was showing some life.
When Omar and Tim get back, we do have a chance at the Wild Card. There seems to be some contagient (how’s that for a word) for this winning
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:28 pm
Aww, that Brewers fan looked so depressed! It’s ok guy, go get ‘em tomorrow.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:28 pm
Yes Yunel > 100 RBI and the team leader by year’s end.
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:29 pm
Classic look on that fan.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:29 pm
Fun.
Watch your backs Brewers!
You can have the hype, we’ll just take the W.
Roja
July 26th, 2009
4:29 pm
Looks like “loaf” is how they play CF and RF for the Brewers today.
FEAR
July 26th, 2009
4:29 pm
were dusting these guys……. oh an greg norton should be selling used cars in tampa not palying major league ball.
deano54
July 26th, 2009
4:29 pm
I just tuning into this blog…and I am amazed how down everyone is on Kelly Johnson. Yes…he was in a awful slump, but players go through that.
If you look at the relatively short time he has been an everyday 2nd baseman (2yrs) . He has hit
276 and 287, respectively with16 and then 12 hrs. I don’t, but i believe that would be above average offensive numbers for a 2nd baseman in NL?????
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:29 pm
Time For a Slam By B-Macc
Swing For the Fences Here!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:29 pm
C’mon B-Mac…let’s get our first GS
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
4:29 pm
No, the article states Loney, one of their young pitchers, and prospects. It doesn’t mention Martin.
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:29 pm
Jesus H. Christ people, I am NOT a Greg Norton fan. How do y’all get these crazy ideas? Did I not advocate cutting Norton and keeping Conrad, after all?
KJ stinks compared to Prado let along the other 2B in the league.
Are ya sure? Because his career numbers are better than the league which, unless I’m mistaken, include second basemen…
Braves73
July 26th, 2009
4:29 pm
I think we can all agree that Mr. Norton’s time will be up when Infante returns (hopefully). There is no good reason for Bobby to continue to beat this dead horse. He CLEARLY doesn’t have it anymore and to put Norton in crucial pinch hitting situations is a travesty. Please cut him now!
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:30 pm
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
4:28 pm
Jason, Did Rosenthal say they would have to send Russell Martin to Cleveland in that deal?
Loney would go to Cleveland. Would they have to trade Kershaw is the question
Virginia Ranger
July 26th, 2009
4:30 pm
Is the game on the tube anywhere us Virginia’s can watch?
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:30 pm
Ooooh, looked safe on the live play. Need to see the slo-mo replay though.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:30 pm
Steve from OH………….I bet that if you went around baseball and asked all the GMs whose career numbers they would rather have on their team, Garret would win by a LANDSLIDE.
Hell, you’d be hard pressed to find a GM who would take Kelly over Garret right now.
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:30 pm
Mac looked safe from here.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:30 pm
Looked like Brian beat that one out… will have to wait for the replay.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:30 pm
game in the bag , but still would be cool just to bring Chipper out with sacs full to go ahead and put the icing on the cake and blow out the candles as well
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
4:31 pm
Tomahawkin’: I don’t really care if RHR is a woman or more of a man than you are. And I can post on this blog whenever and say whatever and if you don’t like being called out, then don’t call GA a loaf. If you can’t stand the temperature, then sit this one out, partner.
Paul Lentz: Don’t try to talk any sense into Steve from OH as he doesn’t have room for any rational thoughts in his tiny brain about players he doesn’t care for and besides facts are too complicated for him.
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:31 pm
DANGIT!!
Hate DP’s…
Roja
July 26th, 2009
4:31 pm
Remember Corky? And how long Bobby kept him………..
Cactus Jack
July 26th, 2009
4:31 pm
They really would trade Loney? Thats crazy. I thought Loney, Eithier, and Kemp where untouchable for them
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:31 pm
Rob From SC
No
Offensive Numbers and batting averages are down League-Wide…Since the PED/Steroid era is over
No One on this team will have 100 Rbis, “Bank On It!”
bravesgrl4life
July 26th, 2009
4:31 pm
McFann’s Mann is getting it done today, huh? I’m a late entry due to church, late lunch with friends, etc. Good to see the boys bounce back from last night.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:31 pm
What the hell was that Brian?
God he is slow. Didn’t look like he was running that hard.
Just Because I Can...
July 26th, 2009
4:32 pm
whats wrong with Loaf?
Rodney Derrick
July 26th, 2009
4:32 pm
Earlier Braves announcers were trying to remember when a Brewer last won a Gold Glove, and it was Robin Yount in 1984. Except for the big guy playing first today, and we know he will not win one today, they sure have exhibited poor defense. Something along the Gross Glove award.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:32 pm
deano54: remember last year KJ got hot after the Braves were already out of it…. the Braves want to be a premier NL team and he is not a premier 2B-man.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:33 pm
Mac looked safe to me.
And Tivo sayyyyss: safe. Mac was safe.
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:33 pm
Yeah, he looked safe…
I was a tad bit worried about the DP, too, ’cause he hadn’t hit one in a while. Shoulda saved his homer…but, huh, 3-4 ain’t bad. Just stinks the out had to come with the bags full.
Was the roof closed?
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
4:33 pm
Thanks Steve, I think that’s you agreeing with us that KJ get’s the fresh start?
Of course since you qualified the heck out of you answer, let’s say we keep KJ at second(with Bobby, it’s very possible) how would you go about trading Prado then for help? How would you get around the salary limit?
Or would you trade Infante? He has a higher salary point.
As GM, you have to listen to your scouts, but you also have o listen to the beancounters too, right?
woogidy
July 26th, 2009
4:33 pm
It’s too bad Smoltz is so stubborn. We could have booked our trips to cooperstown in 5 years for the Big 3.
Still no grand slams
July 26th, 2009
4:33 pm
Are we ever going to hit a grand slam this year? We haven’t even had one yet!
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
4:33 pm
Blame the NOW closed roof McFann……
TnBrian
July 26th, 2009
4:33 pm
Why Slobby, why? Moylan has absolutely no business being out there with a six run lead.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:33 pm
Another non-pressure situation for Moylan. I’m ok with him coming into a game like this. Mop up man should be the only games he pitches in.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:33 pm
All I’m Saying Is
If You Don’t Like Me And RHR as well as the other veterans on this blog referring G. Anderson as “Loaf”?
Then We’ve Got Two Words For Ya…?
Ashley
July 26th, 2009
4:34 pm
I just looked on Yahoo and they had trade rumors. The Braves aren’t mentioned. I wonder if Wren is flying under the radar for something big by Friday?
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:34 pm
All I’m Saying Is… – Loaf’s a nickname, not out of malice. Just a nickname. From what I understand, it started as a joke and caught on – so no need to take offense to it. Hell, I love GA and call him Loafy. Just habit now.
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:34 pm
Hell, you’d be hard pressed to find a GM who would take Kelly over Garret right now.
This is a gross overstatment. They’ll prefer a 37-year old bad defender-average bat LF over a young 2B with good career numbers entering the prime of his career? Let’s see…St. Louis would prefer Kelly right now. There’s one. Bye bye, Dentz.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:34 pm
good start Moylan…
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
4:34 pm
Steve from OH: “Are ya sure? Because his career numbers are better than the league which, unless I’m mistaken, include second basemen…”
Yes, I am sure and, Yes, you are mistaken.
[Also, glad to read you are not a Norton fan and wanted the Braves to keep Conrad instead as I really thought you had your thumb up your bum for a minute.]
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:34 pm
Brave pitching shut down Fielder and the Kung-Fu Panda.
John
July 26th, 2009
4:35 pm
Is there actually a Norton “fan’ still around here…maybe so but…I know of noone that I can accuse of bein’ that creature…
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:35 pm
Come on Peter.
Don’t give them anything. I can’t believe we didn’t get more there.
And Kelly makes the play.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:35 pm
Ashley: I don’t think the Braves pull off any “big” trade by Friday… I sure hope not. I think they have the talent to win the Wild Card and don’t wish to see any other young talent leave the team.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:36 pm
Soriano should come in the 9th, to give him some work. With the day off tomorrow, you dont want to have your close go 3 days between appearances. Soriano is the kind of guy who needs to pitch to stay sharp.
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:36 pm
bravesgrl4life–
He sure is! Just DP’ed, though.
Mitchell–
Whatever, he shoulda been called safe. But umps hate us, so…
And anyway, does a player that’s gone 3-4 with a walk, 3 extra-base hits, and 2 RBI really warrant a “what the [heck]“?
Shoulda been RBI #50 there.
Carroll Rogers
July 26th, 2009
4:36 pm
Prince Fielder is 1-for-12 this series with a single and six Ks.
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:37 pm
1-2-3. Always good.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:37 pm
Moylan scorching today!!!
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:37 pm
TnBrian
Whats Happening Chief?
Where Have U been? It’s Good to take the Series from the Brew-Crew…
Time To take the series from the Marlins in Ft Liquordale Next…!
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:37 pm
N Nine Blame the NOW closed roof McFann……
I knew it!
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:37 pm
Hopefully, we’re saving our Grannys for August & September “dramatics.”
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:37 pm
There We Go Petey-Pabb
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
4:37 pm
Brave pitching shut down Fielder and the Kung-Fu Panda.….and hopefully Hanley Ramirez
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:38 pm
I understand the Dodgers wanting to win the WS, but I wouldn’t trade Kershaw for Lee straight up. I don’t see them trading Billingsley or Kershaw though.
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:38 pm
Mixxo–
Yeah, but they’re not too bad in July, either…
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
4:38 pm
Soph: Cool. Thanks for the explanation and glad to read that’s how you see it. Unfortunately, some people take a comment and make it into something else (which could apply to either me or Tomahawkin’, I suppose). In any case, GA is one of the reasons we are playing well and he’s doing the job as well as any 37 year older could (which is his real peer group not every other outfielder).
Steve from OH: Once again, you missed the pitch. Paul Lentz was not literally suggesting you could trade GA for KJ, he was simply saying you would be hard pressed to trade KJ to any other ML team whereas a playoff contender (especially in the AL where he could DH) would easily trade for and take on GA for the stretch run given how important a veteran bat would be at the trade deadline.
abwright
July 26th, 2009
4:38 pm
McFann ;Ô; 4:33 pm … “Shoulda saved his homer…but, huh, 3-4 ain’t bad. “
Brewers had just scored some runs, and BMac’s homer got one of them back. That was a big turning point in the game.
Nick
July 26th, 2009
4:38 pm
Kelly Johnson and Manny Acosta for Ryan Garko. RH bat wit pop. He can platoon with Kotch and play a little LF. Great PH with pop and cheap. Thoughts???
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
4:38 pm
Comeon Pual, no need for Soriano today.
…not yet at least.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:38 pm
All I’m Saying Is… …I totally agree with your 4:31pm posting. Garret has almost 2,500 hits, and over 1,300 RBIs……..yet he thinks that because Kelly had a decent 2 year stretch, that he warrants all kinds of patience.
I dont care what the “stats” say about “production above position”, lol. I’d take Garret over Kelly ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:39 pm
moylan is a good pitcher but he only pitches like that about 25% of his apperances
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:39 pm
Let’s finish this off and go kick some Marlin fin!!!!
Rodney Derrick
July 26th, 2009
4:39 pm
A thought about KJ’s day hitting is that he has done it against right-handers. If he could hit righties like he does lefties which strangely for a lefty hitter, he does well, he might well be rejuvenated.
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:39 pm
I really wish the Cardinals didn’t suck ass.
And I thought Yankees and Red Sox were all hype.
The Cardinals, Cubs and Brewers suck but nobody seems to notice.
Braves are totally awesome. Go Braves.
deano54
July 26th, 2009
4:39 pm
Hey…I am all for Prado at 2nd over KJ. Prado has always hit. He has a 313 career average in over 600ab while being a mostly a part time player. It is about time he got his shot as an everyday player.
I am just saying that KJ is definitely a decent major leaguer and don’t know why everyone is dogging him so much on here.
i think we will see him traded for decent bullpen arm before the deadline is over?
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:40 pm
Soph…!
Way To Co-Sign About “Loaf’ being the nickname on here…
People take this Blog Way too seriously sometimes…!
PWHjort
July 26th, 2009
4:40 pm
I’m not adverse to trading KJ provided we get full value for him that helps us win now and in the future. If we can’t do that, I say keep him.
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
4:40 pm
torre has his pitcher batting 8th…the marlins just walked the #7 hitter to put runners at 1st and 2nd to bring up the pitcher with 2 outs. personally, i think batting the pitcher 8th hardly ever pays off…
Shamus Thacker
July 26th, 2009
4:40 pm
McFann, he’s mashin today! Walk too; brings that OBP up!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:40 pm
Professional AB….I like it
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:40 pm
Soph and RHR
You Guy’s know what Co-sign means right…?
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:40 pm
2 pitches in same EXACT spot 1 is ball one is Strike ….
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:41 pm
I think Kawakami goes to the BP when Hudson is ready….
Ashley
July 26th, 2009
4:41 pm
Please don’t immediately ban me from this blog,
but I admit to being a Norton fan. Not for any numbers or stats. But because his name is in my family. Since it’s an uncommon name, I’d like to claim him in as a distant cousin or something.
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:41 pm
abwright–
Oh yeah. Everything’s cool…I just hate bases-loaded DP’s–especially when the guy shoulda been called safe.
But I’m not gonna dwell on it or pout about it…just means he’s due the next time he comes up with ‘em loaded!
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
4:41 pm
Prince Fielder is suffering from the curse of the Home Run Derby. It is a mean-spirited and random curse that does not inflict its pain on every winner as sometimes its the more bally-hooed runner-up that gets hit (i.e. Josh Hamilton) with the pain of bad luck or a messed up swing.
bravesgrl4life
July 26th, 2009
4:41 pm
McFann, tho there are some on here who won’t, I will give Brian that one. From what it sounds like, it was a close call. And having 2 doubles and a homer and an 8-2 lead, we can let him have one bad at bat. Still love the mann.1
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:41 pm
how would you go about trading Prado then for help? How would you get around the salary limit?
Firstly, I don’t think his salary would be that big of a hurdle next year if they non-tender Church or let GA go, and I think at least one of those things happening is likely. Secondly, if they do trade Prado, that tells me one of two things: either A) their scouts aren’t sold on him long-term, i.e. they don’t think he can play good enough D, hit righties consistently, etc., and think Kelly can return to 2007-08 levels, which, if he does, makes a trade perfectly defensible or B) they get an offer they can’t refuse for Prado which, especially if parts of A are true (especially the one about Kelly), is really a no-brainer.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:42 pm
Hey Ashley every player needs at least 1 fan… maybe you are his
Still no grand slams
July 26th, 2009
4:42 pm
ENOUGH DOUBLE PLAYS ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:42 pm
I’m tellin y’all, the Brewers infielders have magnets in their gloves!!
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:42 pm
Prince Fielder is 1-for-12 this series with a single and six Ks. – Carroll Rogers
That in itself is a win-win to me.
Does that guy have some sort of history I don’t know about? Honestly, he looks like he’s not enjoying playing baseball at all. He could go 4 for 5 and still look like someone kicked his dog or something. ‘Sup with that guy?
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:42 pm
Shamus–
He is! The OPS was an even .900 before his last AB!
I’ll take a 3-4 with a couple of RBI any day.
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:42 pm
let Kelly Johnson play LF next year.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:43 pm
All I’m Saying IS…
Another Cheap Shot…?
Come On…
Me and RHR (Among Others) use the nickname “Loaf” as a joke…I hope you are catching on…?
Jman (Yunel is a Saint!)
July 26th, 2009
4:43 pm
I’ll take Garko!!!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224530-stoking-the-fires-vii-even-more-atlanta-braves-trade-rumors
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:43 pm
T’Hawkin -
“Co-sign” = I agree
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:43 pm
Steve from OH……………uh, I kind of think that a play-off contender would want a “veteran, prove, consistent bat, play-off veteran” like Garret Anderson’s to go to battle in a pennent race……..than they would with a struggling, inconsistent, untested under pressure, young player like Kelly Johnson.
Oh, and by the way, Garret has a World Series ring. And…….by the way, in 638 at bats that year, he hit 56 doubles, 29 homers, 123 RBIs, while batting .306.
I can safely say that Kelly Johnson WILL NEVER have a year like that in his career.
Bye, Bye.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:43 pm
Yes Tomahawkin, I do. To the surprise of many, this is not my first day on earth.
bravesgrl4life
July 26th, 2009
4:44 pm
Looks like Kotchman had a pretty good day, too. Good to see that.
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:44 pm
bravesgrl4life–
Yeah…I think that’s only like, the 6th DP he’s hit into this year, anyway. It was a close call, too.
2 doubles, 2 RBI, a homer, a walk…oh yeah, I’ll take that!
deano54
July 26th, 2009
4:44 pm
I rather us get a good arm for the bullpen than Garko?
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:44 pm
8 walks today team is doing a good job takeing pitches
bravesgrl4life
July 26th, 2009
4:44 pm
And KJ, WTH??? 2 for 3. Setting himself up for a trade, maybe?
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:44 pm
GOOODBYYYYEEE
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:44 pm
Anyone think that ” Steve from OH” got OWNED in my 4:43pm posting?
John
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
Hmmm…
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
Crap. Bye Martin.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
OMG…. OK, I’m liking KJ today
BravesFanChris24
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
KJ with the 2 Run HR
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
Forget talking about Kelly Johnson, call up the hitting coach from Triple now
cabravesfan
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
Welcome back Kelly Johnson
CaliChopper
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
loaf is a great name for GA and its nothing new, fans in Cali been calling him that for years.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
So happy for Kelly Johnson….keep on rollin
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
Wow…Johnson and McCann have almost the same line…
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
Wow. Way to go Kelly – but NO ONE better say he deserves to start over Marteeeeeen.
Tennbravefan
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
Who’s that guy wearing Kelly johnson’s uniform?
Bat Masterson
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
Give me my damn job back–Kelly Johnson
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
KJ is steaming-welcome back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
monty
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
Who hits better than KJ when he is on a roll? Lets milk him till he cools off!
bravesgrl4life
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
KELLLLLLY!!!!!
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
KJ haters !!
Whaddaya think of that?
Coupla doubles and a bomb!
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
As I said earlier…last time one of our “goats” had a day like this he was traded the next day.
Great day for KJ!
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
Triple A
abwright
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
Good grief! Is KJ trying to get his average up to .300 in one game? There goes another HR and a 10-2 lead.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
And this doesn’t even FEEL like a blow-out!?! At least to me anyway….
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
Trade KJ Now…We can get a decent pitcher in return for him…Since Infante will be back and Martin is the 2b…
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
Not me Paul.
Shamus Thacker
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
“”but I admit to being a Norton fan. Not for any numbers or stats. But because his name is in my family. Since it’s an uncommon name, I’d like to claim him in as a distant cousin or something.”"
If Norton is a “rare” (I find it amazing if true) name, then what is Spunjo-Flurstenburgerburg?
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
KJ is doing good job looks like he the new starting 2nd baseman since prado has been struggling. One of them must be traded with Omar coming back
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
RHR @ 4:45 – no, no, no, no, no, NOOOOOOO.
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
Prado at 1B
Kelly at 2B
Heath
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
Nova Scotia Steve -
I would rather KK pitch against the Marlins than the Dodgers. So, I would not skip anyone’s turn. Plus, moving everyone back gives them all a extra day’s rest.
Meanwhile, KJ is doing quite well today. Could this improve his trade status?
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
Garret has almost 2,500 hits, and over 1,300 RBIs……..yet he thinks that because Kelly had a decent 2 year stretch, that he warrants all kinds of patience.
No, you idiot, it’s because that I think (and many of smart folks, including the GMs of Boston, Pittsburgh, Seattle and on and on) feel that evaluating players based on silly things like counting stats like hits and RBI is a really gosh-damned stupid way to look at things. You consistently cite stupid things like batting average and RBI to defend your positions, but–newsflash dude–they don’t tell us jack sh!t about how good a player is. And I thought you were a self-professed genius at baseball? Oh, wait…”self-professed.” That’s right…
Marc from FL
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
PAUL LENTZ, ATTENTION PAUL LENTZ
I told you KJ was gonna hit a 2 run homer today, I saidz I toldz you fool!
PWHjort
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
Brian McCann: 3-4, 2 2B, 1 HR, 1 BB, 2 RBI, 2 R
Kelly Johnson: 3-4, 2 2B, 1 HR, 1 BB, 2 RBI, 2 R
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
Go Kelly!
Could Kelly be the starter now? Bobby Cox watchers know that could be the case now…lol!
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
Unbelievable. Francoeur hits a meaningless homer yesterday. Kelly hits one today.
If Kelly can somehow turn it around (with some consistency), then I’ll gladly admit I was wrong. However CONSISTENCY is the key here.
Still no grand slams
July 26th, 2009
4:46 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW PRADO IS GONNA LOSE THE STARTING JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jman (Yunel is a Saint!)
July 26th, 2009
4:47 pm
Trade KJ NOW!!! lol
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:47 pm
Johnson and Prado are both better than Infante.
Virginia Ranger
July 26th, 2009
4:47 pm
Imagine if KJ were to come back around. Would give us some depth and allow us to bring conrad back up and have an awesome bench. Ross, Conrad, Infante, KJ and Diaz/Loaf
You know what though. In the first half of the seson we would have lost this game
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
4:47 pm
Paul Lentz, ummm…no, not at all.
Mitchie-san
July 26th, 2009
4:47 pm
Hey, seriously..”A” for effort there for Kelly….
He is trying to keep his job.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:47 pm
Actually very very good point Heath!
Forgot we were playing the Dodgers next…
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:47 pm
I think Martin is the better player, but if he starts playing looking over his shoulder for Kelly, then he will struggle and KJ will be back in there. Gotta give Cox credit for starting him today.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:47 pm
So it what 10-2…time to bring in Soriano right????
Kelly Johnson
July 26th, 2009
4:48 pm
F&%$ you, Paul Lentz.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:48 pm
BravesFanInMD
I will Co-Sign On your last post…!
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:48 pm
I told you people Kelly would have a day today.
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:48 pm
Prado’s fine. KJ’s just having a good day at the same time Martin’s having a bad one. No big deal.
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
4:48 pm
Use KJ’s bat while he’s hot. Marteeeen should never lose his starting job. KJ can give everyone a day off.
Ashley
July 26th, 2009
4:48 pm
Shamus,
An even rarer name.
There are pockets of Nortons in Virginia, NC, SC, and Georgia. The ones in my local phonebook are all related to me.
PWHjort
July 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
Paul Lentz,
You know what you don’t understand? One of the most basic theorems of baseball. Players in their 20’s get better, players in their 30’s get worse. Of course this isn’t a hard and fast rule. But in general, players in their 20’s get better, players in their 30’s get worse. Kelly Johnson is getting better. Garret Anderson is getting worse. Get it through your head, please.
Virginia Ranger
July 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
Paul You might also add that clutch performance by the
Aussie. The point though is that if we have these good sized leads, there is less pressure on the Starting pitchers and everyone else
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
I paused my TV right after Kotchman’s walk.
Okay, he can stay.
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
Great to see Medlen in there instead of Soriano….
letsgetrich
July 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
Good time to trade KJ.
Kurdt Kobain
July 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
Yay, no need for Soriano. Probably going to need him a couple of times in FLA.
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
Little Med.
BravesFanChris24
July 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
Medlen getting some work.
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
Wow…didn’t even realize it was the ninth!
Unknown
July 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
Skool that punk Steve Paul! He’s yo biatch on the real tip.
Marc from FL
July 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
Man this makes 3 games in the last four that I not only called a homer, but who hit it and for how many runs. There has to be a way I can make money from this gift! Oh wait, I’ll just keep using it to baffle Paul! I was wrong about it being a 1 run game, but not gonna complain about that.
Jman (Yunel is a Saint!)
July 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
Some of us have forgotten just how good Infante was before going down… He was our leadoff hitter and was hitting well over .300… I’ll take him and his consistency over KJ ANY day of the week.
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:50 pm
Johnson and Prado are both better than Infante.
Agreed! But, IMO, we need to keep Infante because we need a backup SS, and I don’t know about you folks, I don’t want a repeat of the Diory Hernandez Experience next year…
Heath
July 26th, 2009
4:50 pm
White Sox NEED a 2B. Bad.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
4:50 pm
OK lets see who Joe loves more, Kris or Kelly.
abwright
July 26th, 2009
4:50 pm
McFann ;Ô; 4:41 pm …”abwright–I just hate bases-loaded DP’s–especially when the guy shoulda been called safe.
Since it wasn’t really a double play, it shouldn’t sting that much. Just blame the umps.
I doubt that one missing RBI is going to keep BMac out of the HoF. Although, I’m sure you could remind the sports-writers, when the time comes, that BMac really had 1 million and 1 RBI instead of just 1 million.
Salamander
July 26th, 2009
4:50 pm
KJ is doing good job looks like he the new starting 2nd baseman since prado has been struggling. One of them must be traded with Omar coming back
Are you serious? Or just joking around? Prado has struggled for two games. KJ struggled for half a friggin season.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:50 pm
Looks like the Dodgers are trying to get VMart and Lee, the Phills are looking into Lee more now because his price tag isnt as high as Doc’s
deano54
July 26th, 2009
4:50 pm
No…don’t think KJ should start over Prado, but the beauty is how versatile Marteen is….you can play him at first and third to get KJ some at bats. You could also put KJ in left also???
Gives Bobby some great options??? Or Wren some ammunition to pull off a good trade?
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:50 pm
SHould have caught that
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:50 pm
Loaf Come On!!!
Mitchell
July 26th, 2009
4:50 pm
Okay, Kelly can stay.
Norton and Diory need to hit the road.
Still no grand slams
July 26th, 2009
4:51 pm
Bobby will now be convinced that his boy Kelly has come around. You did a great job Martin, but you’re proably about to go back to riding the bench.
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:51 pm
I’m Kidding Salamander lol i was acting like Bobby Cox……
monty
July 26th, 2009
4:51 pm
Good for BRian and KJ, but it was Casey’s Hr that has been the big blow today, give him some props!
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:51 pm
Steve from OH
There is room for all three infielders on this team. Would like to see KJ play a little LF
VABraves4Life
July 26th, 2009
4:51 pm
Didnt someone call KJ having a 3/4 night earlier. Good production, gotta give you your due. Hopefully KJ can keep it up so we can send him packing.
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:52 pm
Whoa. Nice play Esco! Loving the D from him these days.
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:52 pm
Esco !!!!
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:52 pm
what about a replay FSSO?
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:52 pm
Rob–exactly. If we don’t get what we want for him we don’t have to trade him. There are a lot of ways to get him at-bats while Prado still starts everyday…
UNCBrave
July 26th, 2009
4:52 pm
WHITE SOX GET:
2B Kelly Johnson
1B Casey Kotchman
SP Kris Medlen
BRAVES GET:
1B Paul Konerko
RP Octavio Dotel
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
4:52 pm
Paul Lentz…looks like all of your predictions are coming true. KJ has killed the team since he got back.
BravesFanChris24
July 26th, 2009
4:52 pm
Escobar
Shamus Thacker
July 26th, 2009
4:53 pm
“”No, you idiot, it’s because that I think (and many of smart folks, including Shamus, and the GMs of Boston, Pittsburgh, Seattle and on and on) feel that evaluating players based on silly things like counting stats like hits and RBI is a really gosh-damned stupid way to look at things.”"
Steve, I amended this paragraph for you. I knew it was merely an oversight.
No prob!
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
4:53 pm
And let the record show that the comment from Paul Lentz at 4:43 p.m. went ‘BOOM!’ and down went Steve from OH and his off base rants…and just to pile on…
Steve from OH: Boy, you are a genious (and obviously KJ’s agent). OF COURSE the Braves are going to non-tender either Church or GA as we didn’t sign GA for the long term (hello, one year deal) and we only took on Church to get rid of Frenchy (since Bobby wouldn’t stop playing him). And you are spouting off your usual nonsense if you think we should trade Prado. I hope KJ rebounds enough so we can trade him. And, hopefully, Schafer will get his act together and maybe one of our other AA outfielders will be ready so we can plop one of them in left and maybe use Nate as trade bait too. Heck, going into 2010, I’d trade KJ and Nate for Adam Dunn’s sorry fielding self just to get more power into the line-up.
monty
July 26th, 2009
4:53 pm
MArtin Prado has been our MVP so far this year! Remember his 3 run jack that gave us the lead Friday?
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:53 pm
By the way Mixxo, Med looks medicated today.
Virginia Ranger
July 26th, 2009
4:54 pm
McLouth is a goofingly great outfielder isn’t he? Esco got the glove thing going. You kow if he gets his head on straight he could someday be an MVP
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
4:54 pm
UNCBrave, Do you ever calculate salary or just faces? NO NO NO
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
4:54 pm
UNCBrave: I like the way you are thinking! Let’s do it! Someone get Wren on the phone while I hold Kenny Williams down and make him say yes.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
4:54 pm
UNCBrave -
If everyone plays to their potential, that works for everyone.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:54 pm
Seriously KJ gets Traded within 5 days “Bank On It!”
D.O.B. will elaborate on that more before the trade deadline….
Prado is a better hitter at the #2 role, plays better defense at multiple positions and KJ is due for a raise in Salary next year. We can’t have that type of money eating up our roster…
KJ well be dealt, “Bank On It!”
I’m not hating on KJ and I love the guy, but that is the economics of the game plus we are in a WC race!
BravesFanChris24
July 26th, 2009
4:55 pm
Game
BravesFaninMD
July 26th, 2009
4:55 pm
Nice way to end it!
Soph
July 26th, 2009
4:55 pm
Awesome play to end it. Good job Bravos!
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
4:55 pm
from Rosenthal:
“Lee would replace either left-hander Clayton Kershaw or right-hander Chad Billingsley — it is not known which the Dodgers would part with in the package — giving manager Joe Torre the more experienced starter that he covets.”
I have to figure that if the Dodgers agree to send Loney and one of Billingsley/Kershaw, a deal gets done quick. Those 2 with a couple of top prospects being discussed, the Indians would have to do it. The Dodgers like it because they control both Lee and V-mart for next year as well.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
4:55 pm
BallGame! “Because 2 out of 3 ain’t bad!”
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
4:55 pm
And I meant to spell genious that way for your Steve cuz I knew you would not know the right way (genius).
Ashley
July 26th, 2009
4:55 pm
Tomahawkin,
and that Wren is under the radar right now.
Marc from FL
July 26th, 2009
4:56 pm
UNCBrave, I don’t think I like that trade. Maybe Kj straight up for Octavio Dotel, but Medlen may be our backup starter next year (and odds are we’ll need a backup starter at some point), and Konerko is not a good .AVG hitter. He’s pulling it off somehow this year, but his history would suggest he’ll eventually go back to .260 hitter sometime this year, and we’ll lose good defense in the process.
I liked Dotel last time we had him though, a KJ for Dotel trade wouldn’t be bad.
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
4:56 pm
And you are spouting off your usual nonsense if you think we should trade Prado.
You simply cannot comprehend what you read, can you?
VaBraveFan
July 26th, 2009
4:56 pm
UNCBrave that trade looks good considering The Angels got Tex for Kotchman and A nobody, The money doesnt work for the trade to go down. Dotel makes more than all 3 of our guys and konerko makes more than all 3 put together
Bat Masterson
July 26th, 2009
4:56 pm
Good Game Bravos
and oh yeah, Loaf
The_Superhoo
July 26th, 2009
4:56 pm
Braves win! Remember how everyone said on Friday afternoon that 2 of 3 would be great? Well we got it. The next series is WAY more important, gotta take it to the Fish!
Jman
July 26th, 2009
4:56 pm
Go Braves!
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
4:56 pm
Tomahawkin: I agree with both of your last two posts (4:55 and 4:54). Have a sam adams for me and enjoy your evening!
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:56 pm
Never mind on my question on Fielder after this game. Not that I ever expected a straight answer from a blog mod anyway.
He’s a non-issue from here on out. Could care less what the miserable, fat, bastage does….
Great ballgame !!
Lets get the fish!
Kelly Johnson
July 26th, 2009
4:57 pm
Suck on that Lentz!!!
JayDubu
July 26th, 2009
4:57 pm
Chipper or Kotchman have to sit on Tuesday, so that Kelly and Prado can both play.
AZBravoFan
July 26th, 2009
4:57 pm
For the record, go back to the old blog. I called KJ’s big day.
deano54
July 26th, 2009
4:57 pm
Where are all these Konerko rumors coming from??? i can’t see them trading him while they are tied for first in their division???
Nova Scotia Steve
July 26th, 2009
4:57 pm
We did what we need to do in Milwaukee…2/3…Tip of the cap to the Braves.
We need to do the same in Florida…I don’t see us sweeping there or against LA…But we need some W’s
Bravesfan1984
July 26th, 2009
4:57 pm
uncbrave………ummm dotel is making 6M and konerko is making 12M…please use your brain
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
4:57 pm
RHR…..but if you look at Garret’s numbers from 2000-2003, one can SAFELY ASSUME that Kelly Johnson WILL NEVER have a 4 year stretch like that.
Let’s just take a look.
………………..2000……2001……2002………2003
At-bats………647………672……..638………..638
Average…..(.286)…..(.289)….(.306)……..(.315)
Doubles………40……….39……….56…………..49
Triples………….3…………2…………3…………….4
Homers……….35……….28……….29…………..29
RBIs………….117……..123……..123…………116
When Kelly Johnson has ONE season rivaling those numbers……..as opposed to 4 STRAIGHT…………then get back to me Steve from OH.
Bye, Bye.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
4:58 pm
Mets doing us a favor today. Beat the Astros.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
4:58 pm
Paul Lentz…..saying all KJ did was hit a meaningless HR is totally unfair. I believe he is 4-5 with a BB since he came back. You don’y like him, fine, but be fair, he’s done all you could ask this weekend.
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:58 pm
abwright–
Yeah…these umps have been bad this year.
Although, I’m sure you could remind the sports-writers, when the time comes, that BMac really had 1 million and 1 RBI instead of just 1 million.
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
4:59 pm
dumb move by the Dodgers to give up Billingsley or Kershaw
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
4:59 pm
Soph –
Yeah, the kid looked good.
Guess he’s settlin’ down. Startin’ to season in.
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
4:59 pm
BTW–Great win, boys!
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
4:59 pm
All I’m Saying Is, ummm, i don’t think lentz convinced anyone of anything in his post to steve from oh…steve from oh is correct…where did you come from anyway? are you lentz’s cousing, mother, or lentz himself…not very often two people come along that think the way you two do…
Heath
July 26th, 2009
5:00 pm
Now if SF can find a way to beat the Rockies…
GTI in Chicago
July 26th, 2009
5:00 pm
Guess Carol was right about her assessment of the clubhouse after last night’s game. The guys were just out, but not down. Good to see the bats bounce back this afternoon.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
5:01 pm
Why are you talking to me, Paul? I don’t care about the KJ or Loaf debate. I just said no, you didn’t “own” Steve.
gcs
July 26th, 2009
5:02 pm
Greg Norton still sucks. Film at 11.
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kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
5:02 pm
UNCBrave, now that trade would violate PWHjort ’s basic baseball theorem that baseball players get better in their 20’s and not in their 30’s. That trade has all 20-somethings leaving and getting all 30-somethings in return and the salaries don’t match up.
The Braves aren’t going to take on a lot of salary, if any. Those players combined make $18 million. Dotel walks this offseason..again! And Konerko is a FA after next season.
Not a good trade for the Braves even if payroll wasn’t an issue.
jeffrey d
July 26th, 2009
5:02 pm
Brewers would’ve gotten shutout if KJ wasn’t in the game
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:03 pm
Lentz…only one getting pwned today is you buddy. You can thank KJ.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
5:03 pm
njbraves………….Kelly Johnson needs to have FAR MORE than just one good game before I will admit being wrong about him. One game isnt going to make me forget the .214 batting average in the 1st half of the season.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
5:03 pm
All I’m Saying Is…
Cool, Bro, Glad we cleared the air…Lets Squash the argument about “Loaf”
BTW I need a Samuel Jackson Right Now…
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
5:03 pm
Paul Lentz, that’s not the point and comparing raw offensive numbers of a LF in his prime 8 years ago to a middle IF getting ready to reach his prime won’t prove your point either. Actually, nothing will prove your point…because you are wrong.
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
5:04 pm
KJ wasn’t getting it done and he had plenty of time. As long as Prado remains the starter and KJ is a fill-in, I’m fine with him playing. I’d prefer they bring Conrad back and let KJ become our Norton as well.
LET’S GO BRAVES — SQUISH THE FISH!
Shamus Thacker
July 26th, 2009
5:04 pm
You could put a handle on Greg (Ed) Norton, and vacuum the floor with him.
chuck
July 26th, 2009
5:04 pm
Derek Lowe, a six inning pitcher every fifth day for 15million a year. Nice work if you can get it!
Marc from FL
July 26th, 2009
5:04 pm
Can anyone explain what’s happening here? Which the moves made so far this year, our defense really shouldn’t be that much better than it was in the first half, yet it’s looking much better. Offense hasn’t really changed much since the first half, yet it’s hitting much better in the clutch and for more power. Our pitching is freaking unreal right now.
I’ll chop it off as vets settling in and contributing the way they know how, but I’m starting to think the baseball gods just decided we had enough bad luck this year and removed our curse.
John
July 26th, 2009
5:04 pm
I think it’s NOT crazy….to keep Prado, Infante AND KJ on the roster…still a looong way to go…injuries happen…Now…IF you can get some very beneficial benefit from trading KJ…go for it… I just don’t think KJ is goin’ anywhere….
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:04 pm
I hope KJ starts at 2nd on Tuesday just so we can see 25 pages of complaints and Bobby Cox bashing.
Roja
July 26th, 2009
5:05 pm
Hampton is hitting .313 this year. Maybe we can trade for him and get a hitter AND anothet good arm
UNCBrave
July 26th, 2009
5:05 pm
OK, where can I look up MLB salaries? Substitute another reliever for Dotel omn the White Sox that’s cheaper…
Also, The Dodgers will trade Billingsley…..Billingsley and Loney for V-Mart and Lee is a HUGE advantage for the Dodgers. Can’t imagine why INDIANS would do that???
John
July 26th, 2009
5:05 pm
Did I just say beneficial “benefit?….
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:05 pm
Paul Lentz…pwnage!!!
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
5:05 pm
Tomahawkin’: It’s all good, my man. And I’m going to have me a cold Killian’s right…about…now!!!!
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
5:05 pm
When Kelly Johnson has ONE season rivaling those numbers……..as opposed to 4 STRAIGHT…………then get back to me Steve from OH.
Garret Anderson, wOBA, in sequence, from 2000-2003: .332, .334, .363, .371
Kelly Johnson wOBA, 2007 and 2008: .363, .346.
Kelly Johnson was better than GA offensively for half of the stretch you indicated, and equal to him for the other year! I’d say that “rivals” GA’s production, wouldn’t you?
A rebuttal, perhaps? Oh, and be sure to address what I said and only what I said, I want a direct rebuttal, ok? Don’t dodge what I wrote, address it and defend your opinion, ok?
You’re making this too easy on me.
Frank Drebin
July 26th, 2009
5:05 pm
See you in Florida
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
5:06 pm
I am ALWAYS right!!! I was right about KJ, eventhough I was WRONG. YOU are all too DUMB to understand.
JM
July 26th, 2009
5:06 pm
Konerko plays in one of the most homer-friendly ballparks in baseball and is maddeningly inconsistent. I wouldn’t be totally opposed to getting him, but he’s not worth a package that includes Medlen.
Also, don’t forget about what we’d be losing with Kotchman’s defense.
Richie
July 26th, 2009
5:07 pm
Geez Kelly, that is how you do it! You owe us Braves fans for all those games you were an easy out
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
5:07 pm
Steve from OH…….I’m still waiting for you to tell me that Garret’s 4 year run from 2000-2003 werent “above position performance”. I’m waiting for you to tell me whether Kelly Johnson will EVER have ONE season…..JUST ONE where he even comes CLOSE to the numbers that Garret posted in any of those 4 seasons.
jeffrey d
July 26th, 2009
5:07 pm
You guys know that “Your day is gonna come” Foundation for a Better Life commercial? Where that one kid invites the not so good kid to come play with them?
Is it just me, or does that kid (the one that’s not so good) look just like Chino Cadahia?
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
5:07 pm
Andruw Jones knocked his 15th HR. Come on, who would have thought he’s have more than any Brave in homers? I’d say no one. Good for AJ , and poor Smoltzie
Heath
July 26th, 2009
5:07 pm
Isn’t Konerko signed through the end of next year? If so, that would work out since Freeman will probably not be ready before then…
jeffrey d
July 26th, 2009
5:07 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtN-_DUPOvk
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:07 pm
Lentz pwned again!! Paul..just step away from the computer before you further embarass yourself.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
5:08 pm
Ashley
This Team Is Playing Its best baseball right now…
Why make trade (Other than KJ for a good Middle reliever) to mess up the momentum and Chemistry?
If we don’t make a trade within the next 5 days…Then We will pull a Waiver-Wire deal in August “Bank On It!”. We need another middle reliever because our relivers have been abused, especially the three that have come off off surguries a year or 2 ago
RHR
July 26th, 2009
5:08 pm
njbraves – I will cut you.
Hey Steve, Kelly is having a son in a few months, I hope he names him after you. You are easily his biggest fan.
NTTAWWT. But man did you spend a lot of time defending him to someone you KNOW is never going to just shut up and go away.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:09 pm
RHR….??? What did I do ?
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
5:09 pm
NTTAWWT? Que?
TennesseePaul
July 26th, 2009
5:09 pm
KJ is sure putting pressure to drop Norton. Very nice.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
5:09 pm
Wait Toma, you already told us to bank on Kelly getting traded in the next 5 days. Now you are telling us to bank on a waiver wire deal in August if there is no trade within 5 days. I’m not sure I should trust you with my financials…
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
5:09 pm
Paul, I’m with you on Garret Anderson. I’ve been a fan of his for a long time and I was one of the few that believed he could help the Braves when he was signed this offseason.
You’ve been around long enough to know that you aren’t going to change minds about KJ.
There’s just some phenomenon that are just too deeply entrenched in this blog’s culture to change.
Same thing for All I’m Saying Is, whoever you are, you know that the Loaf thing started with the worst of intentions, but now they can’t help themselves, so why bother getting upset.
Personally I think it should be ..Mr. Loaf by now, but that’s just me.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:10 pm
Not that theres anything wrong with that.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
5:10 pm
JM Co-Sign on your last Post…
We Don’t need Konerko..he will struggle to hit 20 homers in this park over a full season…
Plus his defense is nowhere near the caliber of th Kotchmeister!
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
5:10 pm
njbraves…….one game doesnt erase a SUCK A$$ first half.
That’s like some dead beat Dad who hasnt paid child support in 2 years coming over, taking his kid to McDonald’s to buy him a Happy Meal……..and expecting the kid to forget all the missed birthday’s, Christmases, and child support payments.
One good game today isnt going to make TRUE BRAVES FANS like me forget about all the stranded runners and rally killing at-bats in the first half of the season.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
5:10 pm
Steve – not that theres anything wrong with that
njbraves – something about kelly starting, i hope it was obvious I was joking.
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
5:11 pm
….If we don’t make a trade within the next 5 days…Then We will pull a Waiver-Wire deal in August “Bank On It!”. We need another middle reliever because our relivers have been abused, especially the three that have come off off surguries a year or 2 ago – Tomahawkin
Some good middle relief would be nice.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
5:11 pm
JasonInFL………my point is that Kelly Johnson WILL NEVER have a prime that comes anywhere close to approaching Garret’s prime. NO WHERE CLOSE.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:11 pm
RHR….LOL…forgot I posted that. Just having some fun.
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
5:11 pm
Norton thought he was out of a job before the all star break out in Colorado and if KJ keeps it up, Norton will be out of a job as KJ is way more versatile (can play LF and 2B) and can pinch hit.
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
5:12 pm
Never mind those numbers from KJ are more valuable from 2B than GA’s are from LF, where you’d expect an absolute thug to hit, as opposed to 2B, where you get yahoos like Craig Counsell and Josh Barfield playing…
who cares
July 26th, 2009
5:13 pm
Chipper Jones is the biggest excuse for a leader i have ever seen. This guy doesnt know what it means to play a little banged up like all the other leaders do for their teams. He and bobby cox are the problem with this braves team now, and the sooner they are gone the better. Bobby cox showed once again what a terrible manager he is when he sent down one of the hottest hitters on the team Conrad to make room for his favorite little boy Kelly Johnson. Cox manages with his heart and not his head. He loves Kelly Johnson and he would rather sacrifice the good of the team, just so his favorite players are sitting by him on the bench. Not to mention he wanted to quote: make sure everybody is here. He was referring to this minor league talent backup shortstop that is hitting 170, and Norton who is hitting less than 200. No manager in his right mind would send down a kid who is hitting 340, and replace him with an over the hill pinch hitter that cant hit his weight. Please Wren, grow a pair of balls and get rid of Cox, or else, maybe the owners should start at the top and get rid of you. This team has a chance to make the wild card, but there is no way with Cox making the decisions. He constantly miss uses his bullpen by putting the wrong guy on the mound, has he ever heard of using the guys that are hot, instead of his favorites once again. Gonzales is done for the year, and this clown lefty Oflantery or what ever the hell his name is, and Peter the Great are pathetic. How many more times do we have to watch a starter go 7 innings and give up one or two runs, and these clowns come in and walk the first batter, the second batter, and hit the third batter they face. Just pathetic. Any mangager knows these arent major league pitchers, any manager but good ole boy Cox
UNCBrave
July 26th, 2009
5:13 pm
BTW, under the radar, another SOLID START by Derek Lowe….6 IP, 2 ER
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
5:13 pm
RHR–I don’t know what it means…you’re a step ahead of me, gal!
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:13 pm
Paul Lentz….I am well aware that KJ has struggled. I’m not a huge fan of his. However, you said he would ruin the team. You were, as usual, wrong.
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
5:13 pm
RHR
LOL
As to my last post. If no teams bite the bait for KJ within the next 5 days I added that post as insurance…
The Blogger Formerly known as Billy
July 26th, 2009
5:13 pm
Paul Lentz,
So you think most GM’s would keep Loaf over K.J. becasue what he did in the past? You name stats from six years ago, much less in his prime. Loaf will never have those numbers again, so that argument is not valid. Further, we don’t know what Kelly will do in his prime, however we do know he has the potential, which most G.M. will take over a used up corner outfielder with no range. Also, 2nd base is not a prototypical offense position so comparing offensive stats between a corner outfielder with a 2B is garbage anyways. Going back to KJ, he can and has shown he can win a game for you with his bat, I havent seen that with GA at all. GA is a very good role player and adds a quality AB down in the order.
Oh and far as owning for your 4.43 post or what ever, grow up.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
5:13 pm
Steve from OH………..dude, there is MORE to the game than just “getting on base”. What good is there to get on base if NO ONE KNOCKS YOUR A$$ IN?
The name of the game is SCORING RUNS. Not only could Garret knock in runs……..but he could also hit 30 homers in a season. MULTIPLE TIMES.
On base pct. Is that the BEST you can do?
CVan
July 26th, 2009
5:13 pm
Anybody know where to get an old school sweet looking Braves jersey?
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:14 pm
who cares…..you’re a little late to the party. Thanks for stopping by. Unreal, how dumb some people are.
All I'm Saying Is...
July 26th, 2009
5:14 pm
kirkinga: I hear ya. GA is my man so that’s why I gave defending him a shot. But now I understand that they kid (and call him Loaf) because they care. And you are right: the irrational love for KJ is only rivaled by the obstinance of it. In any case, as I posted before, as long as Prado remains the starter I’m fine with KJ getting some playing time especially if it will move the day closer that Greg ‘Roving Minor League Instructor’ Norton comes true.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
5:14 pm
I can tell you’re a big time braves fan, who cares. I’m going to read every word you say from here on it. Please post more often.
gcs
July 26th, 2009
5:15 pm
Bring back Brooks!
Dump “No-Hit” Norton.
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
5:15 pm
Andruw Jones knocked his 15th HR. Come on, who would have thought he’s have more than any Brave in homers?
No, there were one or two of us who really wanted Andruw back this offseason and thought he had hit bottom and would bounce back, and that he was a lost-cost high-reward type.
I’m glad he’s doing well, he will always be a Brave in my mind. Heck, I wouldn’t mind seeing the Braves trade for him if they wouldn’t have to give up much. He could play any OF position.
Jack
July 26th, 2009
5:15 pm
Good win today. Now for the negative, Norton has to go.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:16 pm
Paul Lentz…can you describe to the rest of us what it feels like to get PWNED on a Sunday afternoon?
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
5:16 pm
njbraves……….so what if Kelly had a decent on base percentage? I’ll take Garret’s power numbers over Kelly’s ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.
Ask the Angels of 2002 if they would rather have Kelly Johnson playing left field or Garret Anderson.
PWHjort
July 26th, 2009
5:16 pm
kirkinga,
Ain’t my theorem.
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
5:16 pm
Steve from OH………..dude, there is MORE to the game than just “getting on base”.
Correct! Like hitting for power, hitting singles, and stealing bases! wOBA accounts for those things! Your and idiot!
What good is there to get on base if NO ONE KNOCKS YOUR A$$ IN?
And this is not your fault, you incredible dullard! You cannot be penalized for this because you cannot control it!
On base pct. Is that the BEST you can do?
On-base percentage is not my argument, numbletard!
(I’m still laughing at you)
Bear
July 26th, 2009
5:16 pm
I just got home and I see the Braves won big. Did anyone see how Kelly Johnson did? Anybody, Paul Lentz, SOS, BravesFaninMD,,,, huh?
McFann, I see that was a smart move of Bobby’s to play McCann today. But I’m sure that Robert already told you that.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
5:16 pm
You know where I got the name Loaf? From a family member who has the same nickname because he is slow, never gets in a hurry, and is just so laid back and just whatever dude about everything. I guess I don’t love him either. I hope he never meets you, All I’m Saying Is…
Did Bobby just call Nate “McClouse” lol
JasonInFL
July 26th, 2009
5:17 pm
Paul Lentz, yet again you are missing the point. i don’t think anyone is arguing that kelly will hit 30+ hrs and drive in over 100 runs. you aren’t comparing apples to apples my friend. your post said to find someone who would rather have kelly than loaf now…not Loaf 8 years ago vs kelly, but kelly vs loaf now. but, even if you have since switched and can’t remember what you are trying to defend, it still isn’t comparing apples to apples. again, middle inf versus corner outfielder…you can’t just compare raw stats. steve has provided you stats that says kelly has been as valuable…
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:17 pm
Lentz….I am not the one arguing for KJ over GA. You’ve got the wrong guy. I am saying that you’re a loser who got PWNED by KJ today. Nothing more, nothing less.
jeffrey d
July 26th, 2009
5:18 pm
Ask the Angels of 2002 if they would rather have Kelly Johnson playing left field or Garret Anderson.
He was seven years younger and in his 20’s then….
Tomahawkin
July 26th, 2009
5:18 pm
All I’m Sayin Is…?
I need A Tokyo Tea Right now…Or a Big-Boy Cuervo Margarita rita now….
Its Hot As Balls Out here in Henry County! You Know I have that Southside On Deck!
LOL
Good Win, I just hope the team doesn’t get complacent during the Marlins series
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
5:19 pm
Steve from OH………..By the way, why dont you check to see if Garret EVER had a first half AS BAD AS the first half of this season for Kelly Johnson?
Why dont you tell me what Kelly’s “position average” was ranked before he was sent down?
RHR
July 26th, 2009
5:19 pm
I’m proud for Andruw, I certainly wanted him back and thought and still think the Braves were dumb for not getting him.
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
5:20 pm
All I’m Saying Is… , let it go. I use to feel the same way. March, April, and first part of May was tough, but now we’re seeing him come around as he did last season and as cabravesfan said he would as well.
Just laugh if off and be happy he’s helping the team at a cheap price while some making more are not proving to be as good an investment.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
5:20 pm
Oh my lord y’all let it go. Sheesh. Jesus lord in heaven help these men before they have a stroke.
Braveheart
July 26th, 2009
5:21 pm
Did Lentz really cite Garrett Anderson’s stats from 2000 through 2003? Kinda funny that he didn’t have much power before then, and didn’t have much power after that, huh? When did drug testing become official? Oh, that’s right 2004. Wouldn’t be shocked one bit if Loaf is one of the infamous 103 from 2003.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:21 pm
Paul Lentz…why don’t we take KJ out back and shoot him because he had a bad first half. Good God man, the guy struggled badly. You think he did it on purpose?? can you give him a break and see if maybe he figured it out. is he the first guy to ever have a terrible first half??
Shamus Thacker
July 26th, 2009
5:21 pm
Do folks still exist who’ve never heard of GOOGLE?
Braves326
July 26th, 2009
5:21 pm
Bring on the Fish! Looking forward to another solid outing by JJ.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
5:21 pm
The Blogger Formerly known as Billy………..how many games has Kelly won this year “with his bat”? Compare that to the number of games he has lost “by failing to deliver in the clutch”.
If Garret is so “washed up”, then why do his numbers “B!TCH SLAP” Kelly’s offensive numbers this year?
Heath
July 26th, 2009
5:22 pm
With Chicago taking over the NL Central today, the Braves will now be behind ONLY SF, COL, and STL in the Wild Card. Unlike the Cubs, the Braves have the same number of losses as the Cards, which makes it a little better to be competing against the Cards–SF and COL are the only clubs with fewer losses than the Braves in the WC.
How ’bout those Fish, though? Beating up on the Dodgers right. That is going to be a very important series this week.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:22 pm
Can a guy’s numbers ” B!TCH SLAP” another guys numbers??
ncscoots
July 26th, 2009
5:23 pm
As long as you pronounce it correctly (LOW-fuh, in southern, as correctly pointed out yesterday, I think), I don’t find the nick derogatory for Anderson. Found myself going “Get it, Loaf” at the TV the other night, LOL, and loving it when he did. It’s stuck; deal with it.
Where Braveheart? The man shredded the last page or so of the last blog, I mean, tiny two-way IBM shredder action. Some great posts, bro.
And on the daily blog humor, the concept of Dense and “ownage” of an actual erudite blogger is…well, let’s face it, there aren’t enough letters in the acronym alphabet to emulate the laughter. But LOL, ROTFLMAO, etc., etc. Use ‘em all, you still come up short.
Give the man credit for being a stalking horse, though. Spot a blogger who says, in sincerity, that he mostly agrees with Dense, and you can pretty much add THAT dude to the scroll list, LOL. Of course, most of those are Dense faking another moniker, so it all works out.
Ronald Reagan
July 26th, 2009
5:23 pm
Personally I would have kept Conrad Brooks over Hernandez or Norton. He seems a lot more valuable both at the plate and in the field. H & N both are hitting under .150, but this is a typical Cox move!
The Blogger Formerly known as Billy
July 26th, 2009
5:24 pm
Paul,
To add on a little. Most would say that Franc our, KJ, and Shaffer limited the lineup…which they did in a sense. However, I asked last month what the Braves Record was with McCann, Chipper, and Esco in the line up. Another Blogger pointed out it was 9-2. By that point the Braves had played roughly 60 games. So while the “3 auto outs” were a factor, I think the fact that our three best hitters were never in the line up consistantly until recently and not surprisingly what has happend? Can somebody tell me what our record is now that when Esco, Bmac, and Chipper is in the lineup at the same time as opposed to one or more of them are missing.
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
5:24 pm
PWHjort, didn’t say it was, but you had just brought up the subject and so I mention you. Nevertheless, what I said beyond your name, was true I believe.
That trade would not work for the Braves.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
5:25 pm
njbraves ………dude, I didnt say that Kelly Johnson shouldnt have been called up. I said that if he was going to get called up, that Greg Norton should have been released.
I guess that I was wrong about Greg Norton?
Kelly Johnson having ONE GOOD GAME, is just that…ONE GAME. Let’s see him go on a MARTIN PRADO HOT STREAK. Then get back to me.
The A Bomb
July 26th, 2009
5:25 pm
UNCBrave — If you’re still around — one of the names being discussed going to Cleveland is an outfielder named Andrew Lambo. I’ve watched the kid play since he was 10 — an absolute stud. He has climbed through the L.A. minor league system in about 2 years but he can flat out play.
On the surface, advantage L.A. but IF the Indians get Billingsley or Kershaw and Loney AND Lambo, just watch. You will have a different opinion.
My question is. . . why would the Dodgers disrupt their chemistry THIS MUCH when they’re flying so high. Doesn’t make sense, even if they’re trying to potentially match up with Philly in the NLCS. Cliff Lee doesn’t give me goosebumps.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:25 pm
Ronald Reagan…who’s Conrad Brooks??
RHR
July 26th, 2009
5:26 pm
lmao scoots … i gotta work on my MFIKY before next week. Hopefully we’ll be seeing lots of him.
Bear
July 26th, 2009
5:26 pm
Lew, that was an excellent post at 12:04.
Braveheart, your 11:21 post was very funny, and unfortunately, very true. By the way, I agree with RHR. Your 12:26 on Aaron should be sent to Lew, word for word. I thought it was excellent.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
5:26 pm
work on my MFIKY pronunciation that is..
NO MORE BOBBY
July 26th, 2009
5:26 pm
Just watched ninth inning of CUBS game and that song they play when Chicago wins might be the cheesiest song ever.
Bat Masterson
July 26th, 2009
5:26 pm
who cares
July 26th, 2009
5:13 pm
Paragraphs are your friends. I did not read your post, too much trouble.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:27 pm
Lentz…I love how you talk about ” Martin Prado hot streaks” like he’s the next Willie Mays. You really are so dumb.
The Blogger Formerly known as Billy
July 26th, 2009
5:27 pm
Paul,
I dont doubt Kelly has had a bad year. However, I would question GA numbers early in the season as well after he declined a rehab stint. Next five years who would you rather have on your team Loaf of KJ? ding ding…thats why KJ has value.
Andrew
July 26th, 2009
5:27 pm
3:21pm: According to Ken Rosenthal, the Dodgers and Indians are in serious discussions about a trade that would send both Cliff Lee and Victor Martinez to Los Angeles in exchange for James Loney, a young starting pitcher, and prospects.
Steve from OH
July 26th, 2009
5:27 pm
By the way, why dont you check to see if Garret EVER had a first half AS BAD AS the first half of this season for Kelly Johnson?
How ’bout the first half of this year, when he OPSed .701? Or in 2008, when he OPSed .690? Or the 2nd half of 2005, when he OPSed .671? Just remember, if you can cite any 200 PA of lousy performance, so can I. It’s not any more valid than yours (which isn’t valid at all), but all the same, your logic can be spun on its head quite easily.
In any case, unless you respond to my 5:05 directly like I asked, I’m done with this. Later, Dentz!
Braves326
July 26th, 2009
5:28 pm
Kelly can get on a hot streak for sure, and hopefully his D will come around when he gets put in the lineup like today.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
5:29 pm
I hope if the dodgers do that it messes up the “team spirit” LOL … I hate them.
TnBrian
July 26th, 2009
5:29 pm
Yeah, lets argue about stupid sh** on a blog! I think some of you don’t have anything else to do in your lives, are rich and retired, or just off your meds…could be all of the above.
The Braves are winning and just about every player is contributing like the days of the 90’s. Hanson had the flu yesterday and didn’t have his best stuff or I believe we would’ve had a great shot at winning against Gallardo. My point is that even when we face tough pitchers we have pitchers to match them pitch for pitch. We’re in great shape.
TnBrian
July 26th, 2009
5:29 pm
Yeah, lets argue about stupid sh** on a blog! I think some of you don’t have anything else to do in your lives, are rich and retired, or just off your meds…could be all of the above.
The Braves are winning and just about every player is contributing like the days of the 90’s. Hanson had the flu yesterday and didn’t have his best stuff or I believe we would’ve had a great shot at winning against Gallardo. My point is that even when we face tough pitchers we have pitchers to match them pitch for pitch. We’re in great shape.
TnBrian
July 26th, 2009
5:29 pm
Yeah, lets argue about stupid sh** on a blog! I think some of you don’t have anything else to do in your lives, are rich and retired, or just off your meds…could be all of the above.
The Braves are winning and just about every player is contributing like the days of the 90’s. Hanson had the flu yesterday and didn’t have his best stuff or I believe we would’ve had a great shot at winning against Gallardo. My point is that even when we face tough pitchers we have pitchers to match them pitch for pitch. We’re in great shape.
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
5:29 pm
JasonInFL ……….If you ask any of the play-off contending GMs out there, they would rather have today’s version of Garret Anderson on their team to help them during the pennent race…than Kelly Johnson. Garret Anderson is a play-off veteran who knows success in the play-offs.
Kelly……well he did have a good September last year when there was no pressure on him.
Late in the season, with the game on the line, who would you rather have up there at the plate……Garret or Kelly?
Braveheart
July 26th, 2009
5:29 pm
Let’s see. Garrett Anderson is a cute little .280 hitter with 15 homers before 1999, and after 2004.
What happened in 1998, and what happened in 2004? Oh, that’s right, MLB and Bud Selig and the media and the fans celebrated Sammy and Mac in 1998. In response, guys like Barry Bonds starting in 1999 retaliated by using the roids themselves. Hey, if it was gonna be condoned and celebrated and rewarded in fame and riches, why not join the party? Wouldn’t be shocked if Garrett understandably went on the juice himself right about that time for the very same reasons Bonds did. Then when the party somewhat ended in 2004 with testing, Garrett went straight back to being the .280, 15 home run hitting guy he naturally was.
So, let’s not be retarded and ask when has Kelly Johnson had a run like Garrett had from 2000 through 2003. We all should understand what was going on in baseball right about that time. Outside of that little era, Garrett has been the same .280, 15 home run hitting guy KJ has been (without the on base ability or speed or ability to be serviceable at a tougher defensive position).
Andrew
July 26th, 2009
5:29 pm
sorry
The Blogger Formerly known as Billy
July 26th, 2009
5:29 pm
njbraves
I thought the same thing bout the hot streak comment….how many hot streaks has KJ had in the last three years?
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:29 pm
Paul Lentz…can you explain how you feel about the use of both Greg Norton and Peter Moylan? I am especially interested to hear your views on the use of Moylan in “critical situations.” Thanks
TnBrian
July 26th, 2009
5:30 pm
Sorry about that, my computer locked up and I hit sumbit one too many times.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:31 pm
TnBrian…could you repost your last entry? I didn’t see it the first 3 times you put it up.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:32 pm
Just playing with ya.
Kelly Johnson
July 26th, 2009
5:33 pm
Bobby just told me I’m the new 2nd baseman!! Good to be back friends.
Greg Norton
July 26th, 2009
5:34 pm
Can you believe I am still on a ML team??
Soph
July 26th, 2009
5:34 pm
Mah-fick-ee!
or
Mmm-fick-ee
Paul Lentz
July 26th, 2009
5:34 pm
Braveheart………….I have not heard ANY links whatsoever linking Garret to steroid use. No rumors, nothing. Plus, dude never bulked up. If anything, he has gained weight in the past couple of years.
You have to do better than the “steroids” allegations when it comes to Garret. I can pretty much guarantee that he has never done steroids.
What happened was that Garret was in his PRIME, as Steve from OH likes to say. Those 6 years were “pretty good”, I’d say.
For Real? How Sad?
July 26th, 2009
5:35 pm
How To Spot An A-Hole:
Spot a blogger who says, in sincerity, that he mostly agrees with Dense, and you can pretty much add THAT dude to the scroll list, LOL
How high school is that? Sorry Paul you aren’t popular and since you stood up to Steve, and Wayne and others who believe they alone matter on this blog. And to show you how popular they are anyone who talk to you will be an outcast!
Sociologists would say that you have offended the beliefs and sensibilities of those high on the blog hierarchy and as such, group reinforcing behavior must manifest itself.
How truly truly sad.
Wonder who will be the first on the list? Braveheart are you the keeper of the Scroll By List? Will you be announcing which violators are to be shunned?
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:35 pm
Paul Lentz….now you can guarantee who was and wasn’t on steroids?? Really? You’re even dumber than I thought.
TnBrian
July 26th, 2009
5:36 pm
njbraves, good question for Paul. I gotta question for you Paul…what do you think Bobby’s usage of the pen in general? I mean, you’ve mentioned your thoughts before, but not in the detail as I would like you to(sarcasm).
dogsbrekky
July 26th, 2009
5:36 pm
nj braves – pwnage – are we also a poker player ?
Lew – can you let me know your email again as the adress I cut and paste from before has sent my email back several times
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:37 pm
Foe real? How sad??…..did you get picked on in HS??
ncscoots
July 26th, 2009
5:38 pm
lmao scoots … i gotta work on my MFIKY before next week. Hopefully we’ll be seeing lots of him.
RHR, I’ve been wondering about that. I saw some other posters take a shot at pronunciation, mostly going with that muh- sound. I’m partial to something like EmFickee, if I get a vote, LOL. Or maybe Mo-Fickee, just to get that good sense of the included salutation.
Great moniker…hard pronunciation.
The A Bomb
July 26th, 2009
5:38 pm
Still say, Lentz — if any MLB GM wants to risk their job security by keeping a .115 pinch hitter on the roster, go ahead. . .
When your “top pinch hitter” strikes out at fastballs down the pipe, it’s time for a new “top pinch hitter.” Wren will not go to work tomorrow and play Solitaire or Donkey Kong on his computer. Guaranteed.
Just because nothing is on the rumor mill doesn’t mean nothing’s on the fire. Get some nice marinade for the crow — shipping one up the California coast.
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
July 26th, 2009
5:38 pm
Good grief, the Braves win two of three on the road, Chipper gets two days of rest, KJ has a day like we haven’t seen all season, and all some of you losers can do is whine. Jeez.
Steve and Braveheart get props for their patience,
Richie
July 26th, 2009
5:39 pm
Braves did what they were supposed to this past week. Won both series against WC teams ahead of them. Braves have made them worth mentioning, now they have to turn it up a notch for the national media to take them a little more seriously, imo. The Braves have to do exactly the same thing this week, as they did this past week.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
5:39 pm
TnBrian….now we’re talking. I would like Paul to explain how he feels about the demotion of Brooks Conrad. Was it the right move? Who’s better Paul, Conrad or Norton??
Richie
July 26th, 2009
5:40 pm
The Braves don’t have to sweep, just win the series this week!!
Peter Moylan
July 26th, 2009
5:41 pm
Paul Lentz–why don’t you think I can pitch in”CRITICAL SITUATIONS?”
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
5:41 pm
Yeah, lets argue about stupid sh** on a blog! I think some of you don’t have anything else to do in your lives, are rich and retired, or just off your meds…could be all of the above.
Amen TnBrian, way too much drama. It’s a waste of time and blog space to argue with certain people about certain players, coaches, mangers, stats, or whatever.
The team needs to address needs that is really the big question out there right now.
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
5:43 pm
TnBrian –
It was my “Prince” rant…..wasn’t it.
McLouth of the South
July 26th, 2009
5:46 pm
Aw, man! Stepped away for a little while and missed some good old Peter Paul Dentz bashing. Damnitall!
For Real? How Sad?
July 26th, 2009
5:47 pm
Wow look at how the needy kids pile on after Braveheart came out and drew a line in the sand.
I bet there was a flip of the head and nose after he said it too.
Braveheart can I please be first on your little list? I’m not going to diss Paul, I think he makes valuable contributions to the blog and I enjoy that he doesn’t back down to people like you.
Give Em Hell Paul!
The A Bomb
July 26th, 2009
5:48 pm
Actually Pete — that’s one area where I’m on the same side with Lentz — Looks like you’ve spent a lot of money at Outback eating those bloomin’ onions! Drop about 20 and look a little less like Chad Paranto and Wickman.
Flat out Pete. . . you have the yips.
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
5:49 pm
Bear I see that was a smart move of Bobby’s to play McCann today. But I’m sure that Robert already told you that.
It was a very smart move–BMac gave us the lead with that double in the first, and had a great day…then they closed the roof, and well;
fastasballs
July 26th, 2009
5:49 pm
Another series win is in the books. A good effort by Lowe was complimented by the offense with a 10 runs of support. They are doing exactly what they should, pound the week pitchers & hold their own against the better starters. If this continues they are in fine shape because there are many more weak starters to feast on & not nearly as many Aces to contend with.
The Braves are still crawling out of the whole they created by having a lackluster offense. A few moves have been made to greatly improve the offense, a lot was simply addition by subtraction. Say what you want about Church, but he doesn’t kill the rallies Francoeur did. He takes his walks & works the pitchers much better.
Chipper should be good & rested for the Marlin series. It’s good to get him a few days off, keeps him fresh. That’s something that Cox couldn’t do before when the offense was loaded with automatic outs.
This team is very solid & I see no reason why they can’t play .600 baseball or better the rest of the season. Will it be enough to reach the playoffs, hopefully so.
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
5:50 pm
That was BMac’s 13th go-ahead hit, BTW.
He also had some really good ABs today. Worked that count, and got good results.
TnBrian
July 26th, 2009
5:51 pm
Mixxo, no. Good line though.
The Blogger Formerly known as Billy
July 26th, 2009
5:51 pm
paul how many moniker do you use in a day…do you really think people cant see that…you make it obvious with the same gramatical mistakes in two or three different postings
ncscoots
July 26th, 2009
5:53 pm
Sociologists would say that you have offended the beliefs and sensibilities of those high on the blog hierarchy and as such, group reinforcing behavior must manifest itself.
Oh, I don’t know that you have be all that high in the hierarchy to know Dense is scrollable, LOL. I’m pretty sure that anyone who has been here more than, oh, six minutes, has figured that one out.
Sociologists might wonder why a community of like interests, voluntarily joined, would not only permit, but encourage, the membership of someone so obviously contra-indicated against the interests that bring such a community together. That would certainly be the more interesting subject, no? Perhaps that one is in Sociology 102.
Sgt. Pepper
July 26th, 2009
5:53 pm
how is it that we always seem to draw the other team’s ace when we’re pitching KK? I haven’t decided yet if it is an advantage (means other team is getting JJ or Vazquez against someone other than their ace) or a disadvantage.
KK was fantastic against Hallady when Toronto was in Atlanta, but he’s been very much a question mark from start to start as far as his effectiveness. Any thoughts on to whether it is an advantage or disadvantage having KK matchup with other teams’ aces?
Mixxo
July 26th, 2009
5:54 pm
I agree with fastasballs @5:49.
Not worried about Church at all either. He’s hit a lot of “at ‘em” balls and hard too. He’ll be alright. Just need to keep doing what we’re doing.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
5:55 pm
SF’s last chance to do something against Colorado coming up….top of the 9th, 4-2 Col.
TnBrian
July 26th, 2009
5:55 pm
Apparantly someone didn’t like my language on my last post so I’ll be cleaner.
kirkinga, I agree with a lot of bloggers that another arm for the pen is what Wren is targeting right now. Not an average,mop up guy, but a Chad Qualls type. Gonzo has been inconsistant and Moylan’s arm might fall off. Having O’Flaherty and Logan to face tough lefties would make our pen one of the best in MLB.
dogsbrekky
July 26th, 2009
5:55 pm
McFann – and you were saying y’day about an 0 for 6er by our hero
And what has he done since, amen sister
McLouth of the South
July 26th, 2009
5:58 pm
OK, blog. We have some creative types here. Let’s play fill-in-the-blank with the following ingenious excerpt:
For Real? How Sad?
July 26th, 2009
5:35 pm
How To Spot An A-Hole:
Spot a blogger who says, in sincerity, that he mostly agrees with Dense, and you can pretty much add THAT dude to the…(fill in here)
Salamander
July 26th, 2009
5:58 pm
Say what you want about Church, but he doesn’t kill the rallies Francoeur did. He takes his walks & works the pitchers much better.
I was kinda wondering how many pitches Church and Francoeur have seen in total since each player was traded (and how many pitches on average per AB)… I’m too lazy to go back and figure it out though.
McLouth of the South
July 26th, 2009
6:00 pm
BTW, scoots- wasn’t busting your chops. Really was ingenious.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
6:02 pm
Tomorrow…we’ll be rooting for Jeff and the Mets again. Yay!
rawdog
July 26th, 2009
6:03 pm
McCann is a lumber jack running the bases. He might as well wear his catching gear while he bats because it makes no difference. I pray that the season doesn’t come down to him trying to beat a throw at the plate with Parkman standing there taunting him with the ball. At 25, he needs to get in shape, maybe if he lost some weight he would move quicker. Otherwise we’re looking at another Captain Diabetes on the team to play catch with Buddy.
The A Bomb
July 26th, 2009
6:03 pm
FINAL COLORADO 4 SAN FRANCISCO 2
Roman Gal
July 26th, 2009
6:04 pm
Do folks still exist who’ve never heard of GOOGLE?
Yes. My grandmother. Well, she’s probably heard of it, but she doesn’t know what it is…
dogsbrekky
July 26th, 2009
6:04 pm
rawdog – Oh this is going to get some love here !
Braveheart
July 26th, 2009
6:04 pm
Wonder who will be the first on the list? Braveheart are you the keeper of the Scroll By List? Will you be announcing which violators are to be shunned?
Nah, you got me pegged all wrong there, crybaby. I’ve always liked mayhem on the blog. Always appreciated SJA, JJS, Joebrave, Robert, Coach, Anders for the havoc they always brought. Have always liked all the juvenile drive by bloggers who rant and rave. I’m definitely not one who ever cries about banning this person or that person. I’m not someone who says scroll, baby, scroll. I’ve said many, many times, that it’s all the different types that come to this blog that makes me come back to the blog. I believe the blog works as a good collective conscience as the fans with all the optimists, pessimists, and realists. I come here to fight, argue, mock, and conversate. Not here to be rated, overrated, or underrated. Not here to be part of a “community” or a “family.” Not here to make friends either. I just like to blather about the Braves. If people like what I have to say, then cool. If not, oh well. Doesn’t matter much to me. If I like what others have to say, I usually just nod to myself and think about what they are saying. If I don’t like what they are saying, I mostly ignore them, but, sometimes, when I just can’t resist, I’ll fight with them and mock them. Other than giving me food for thought or fodder, I really don’t give two sh!ts about who is a must read, must ban, must scroll, and so on.
ncscoots
July 26th, 2009
6:04 pm
McLouth, no problem, baby, LOL. You’re not on the scroll list, by the way.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
6:06 pm
Colorado beats SF, so the WC standings are:
Colorado 54-44
San Francisco 52-46
St. Louis 53-48
Atlanta 51-48
kirkinga
July 26th, 2009
6:09 pm
TnBrian, I think Qualls is the guy I would have on my list, maybe at the top. He makes about the same as KJ, well a bit less, so there’s no payroll issues. Same goes for George Sherrill.
Problem is at what price? I think I would be willing to pay a higher price for Qualls, because Sherill’s price will be inflated because he’s a lefty. Plus, Sherill has never pitched more than 53 innings and the way Bobby uses his pen, he may not be able to hold up. I also think he’s a FA after this season which makes me queasy.
Qualls is also a FA too after the season, but he is use to a heavy pitching load and doing it well.
So if it’s either of those guys, I would want to know that we’re not going to do a 2-month rental or short-term type deal ala Mahay, Bayez (sp), Dotel, Farnsworth, etc…
I’m wondering if there are some second tier types that could help us and stay around as well
Qualls on the other hand
fastasballs
July 26th, 2009
6:11 pm
Salamander, I’m too lazy to look as well, but Church has walked 7 times since he’s been here & Frenchy has zero walks while with the Mets. Francoeur has produced fairly well with the Mets though, but I still like the trade. Even if Francoeur out produces Church the rest of the year the pyscological effect of having Frenchy gone may outweigh the production difference.
Chipper said it well a week or so ago that there are no easy outs on this team now. The pitchers can’t take a few hitters off like they could when 7-9 batted the first few months of the season. It makes a huge difference when the lower part of the order can produce or just extend a rally. Church taking those seven walks may have more value to the offense as a whole than Francoeurs 12 RBIs has done for the Mets. There isn’t any sort of stat for extending rallies, but I think it’s obvious by the way the team has played that there is infinite value in such a thing.
Roman Gal
July 26th, 2009
6:12 pm
I can’t believe I’m still thinking about that pickoff play in the first inning…
My first thought when that play happened was “BALK!!” Even rewatching it, I thought it looked like he started towards the plate a little too much.
Dan
July 26th, 2009
6:13 pm
I still think the .800 OPS player is still in KJ, and unlike Francoeur, he hasn’t sucked for 1.5 years non-stop.
I say put him in the outfield or at second and Prado at first.
Jeffro
July 26th, 2009
6:14 pm
Been outta town for the weekend refighting The War in the Alleghenies (WAAAY up in the Alleghenies). Saw we won Fri. lost Sat…..any hate for KJ? Pleeeeaaase tell me he didn’t start in my absence.
McLouth of the South
July 26th, 2009
6:14 pm
Francoeur? Who’s Francoeur? Sounds like one of those names that isn’t relevant around here but people keep talking about. I know I’ve heard it before…
Roman Gal
July 26th, 2009
6:15 pm
Even if Francoeur out produces Church the rest of the year the pyscological effect of having Frenchy gone may outweigh the production difference.
Good point, fastaballs. I like Church’s defense better than Francoeur’s also. Plus, I don’t get this hopeless feeling when he comes to the plate…
ncscoots
July 26th, 2009
6:16 pm
Braveheart, you reading the in-game blogs, too, LOL?
bravefaninok
July 26th, 2009
6:17 pm
effro
July 26th, 2009
6:14 pm
Been outta town for the weekend refighting The War in the Alleghenies (WAAAY up in the Alleghenies). Saw we won Fri. lost Sat…..any hate for KJ? Pleeeeaaase tell me he didn’t start in my absence.
He (KJ) started at 2nd today and went 3 for 4 with a bomb to CF….
McFann ;Ô;
July 26th, 2009
6:21 pm
dogsbrekky and you were saying y’day about an 0 for 6er by our hero
What did I say, exactly? That he would start another hitting streak? ‘Cause I do remember saying that, and for once…I was right when I wanted to be!
rawdog At 25, he needs to get in shape, maybe if he lost some weight he would move quicker.
Yo, dude, he lost over 20 pounds in the off-season! Watch some replay from last year and then watch some from this year–you cann tell a difference.
He might as well wear his catching gear while he bats because it makes no difference.
Seriously, man…didn’t you see him go from first to third on a 1 out single today? And not too long ago he scored from first on a double hit to left field.
I’m not saying he’s a speedster (that he isn’t, bless his heart), but he’s no Bengie Molina, either.
fastasballs
July 26th, 2009
6:23 pm
“Plus, I don’t get this hopeless feeling when he comes to the plate…”
Roman Gal, That’s the truth, dude looks like he has a plan up there. I’m sure a lot of the players had those same feelings when Francoeur came to the plate.
18 Wheels of Love
July 26th, 2009
6:24 pm
The Ricky speech was fantastic. Just fantastic. I had low expectations be he really delivered. The Ali quote at the end was classic…”end quote”. Awesome stuff.
njbraves
July 26th, 2009
6:24 pm
Who cares what Francine does?
Heath
July 26th, 2009
6:25 pm
Schedule (Monday through Thursday)
-LAD vs STL – 4 games
-COL vs NYM – 4 games
-PHI vs ARI – 3 games
-PIT vs SFO – 3 games
-ATL vs FLA – 3 games
(SFO and PHI start a series on Thursday)
Very important series coming up. The Braves need to take at least 2 out of 3 and hope the Mets can at least split the 4-game series with Colorado…never know.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
6:28 pm
njbraves -
Well, for the next four games, I for one, hope JF tears it up and leads the Mets to a series win against the Rockies.
Jeffro
July 26th, 2009
6:29 pm
bravesfaninok….God I was afraid of that. Glad he hit well and contributed…..I just get that bad feeling that by Sept. he will be starting somewhere and will return to being an easy out. But then again I’m wrong a lot.
McLouth of the South
July 26th, 2009
6:30 pm
Just thinking-
What about a KJ-for-Denard Span swap? Stick him in CF or RF and at the top of the order, drop McLouth down to cleanup. Twins 2B situation is brutal right now…
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
6:30 pm
Watch out, Heath has got mad wild card fever! Each team faces a challenge, except Phillies. AZ is no gimmie with Haren pitching one of them.
nolie
July 26th, 2009
6:31 pm
And 37 isn’t old by any stretch! JOEBRAVE
Really? By the time hewas Chipper’s age HOFer eddie Matthews had 5 poor years in a row and was retired fot a year or so. Way more examples too numerous to attempt to mention. Most players are pretty shot at 37 unless they are on PEDS of course.A few are still ok but thet are a small minority
Joebrave
July 26th, 2009
6:31 pm
Braveheart, I appreciate the props there dude! Enjoy your posts a lot there too!
Kirkinga, I wonder if a Package of K.J, Jo Jo Reyes, and Luis Sumoza might be enough to pry away Sherrill??? Thoughts!
fastasballs
July 26th, 2009
6:33 pm
“Sounds like one of those names that isn’t relevant around here but people keep talking about”
Actually it’s very relevant. Since his depature the team has been playing great don’t you think. It’s a bit redundant to see people posting the results of his every at bat, that is no doubt over the top, but to act as if he doesn’t exist or have any effect on this team is as well.
bravefaninok
July 26th, 2009
6:36 pm
Jeffro
July 26th, 2009
6:29 pm
bravesfaninok….God I was afraid of that. Glad he hit well and contributed…..I just get that bad feeling that by Sept. he will be starting somewhere and will return to being an easy out. But then again I’m wrong a lot.
I like KJ but i hope he is used as a bench player ,or day off replacement only for now .
He is a better option than diory or norton as a pinch hitter.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
6:36 pm
N Nine -
Make fun of me if you want, but over the last month, the Braves have been steadily climbing up the WC standings. And the games that coming up could be pretty important.
dogsbrekky
July 26th, 2009
6:37 pm
McFann – sorry was eating din dins and missed your comment
but after our LHP pitcher discussion I think he (our hero) will also mash some lefties this week.
Guy is s star.
Jeffro
July 26th, 2009
6:40 pm
Bravesfaninok….I agree. Would rather him come off the bench…him and Omar. Drop Norton and send Diory back down. But KJ should not start again. Please…..I know there is a God and he would not do that to me.
Joebrave
July 26th, 2009
6:41 pm
I wonder Nolie, how old are you?
dogsbrekky
July 26th, 2009
6:42 pm
Heath – I think we need to go something like 40-23 to have a shot at either WC or knocking the fillies off (assuming their animal hitting falls in a hole at some stage)
Joebrave
July 26th, 2009
6:43 pm
Because I sir am way past 37 and I still play on my softball team, and 3b at that.
also work 75+ hours per week.6.5 days per week at that with no vacation
Heath
July 26th, 2009
6:45 pm
Jeffro -
KJ won’t be given the starting job over Prado. However, Prado will be shifting over to 3rd when Chipper is out for a day or two or when Prado just needs a day off. If KJ performs to his potential, he would be a good back-up guy and a good pinch-hitter.
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 26th, 2009
6:49 pm
TnBrian
What’d you say again @ 5:29?
Could you repeat that please?
LOL
Joebrave
July 26th, 2009
6:49 pm
NOOOOOOO to Dotel, by the way isn’t he pitching for K.C.
Jeffro
July 26th, 2009
6:50 pm
Heath-
I meant as a regular starter. Granted even Bobby aint that dumb to put him back full time. I don’t mind him as a spot- starter and who knows maybe he can be a good pinch hitter, I won’t bet money on it but hey….you never know.
Heath
July 26th, 2009
6:50 pm
dogsbrekky -
39-24 the rest of the way will get the Braves to 90-72. 39-24 is .620 ball the rest of the way. It is not going to be an easy task, no doubt about it. The Braves are 17-8 in their last 25 games which is .680…so, yeah, I’m keeping a positive frame of mind.
Joebrave
July 26th, 2009
6:51 pm
As good as Kenny Williams loves specs, I think trading Gonzo to the Dodgers, for a couple specs, then flip Kotch, B.Jones, and the two specs, to Chisox for Konerko!
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 26th, 2009
6:51 pm
Jeffro
Hey, what the heck happend to channelsurfering.net?
Damn, no ballgames anymore. I was quite enjoying being able to see the ballclub play….outside the few times their on ESPN or on the Sunday Game of the Week on TBS.
Dan
July 26th, 2009
6:52 pm
Marteeeen should never lose his starting job.
Holy cow! Is Prado the new Francoeur: entitled to the starting job for all eternity regardless of play?
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
6:52 pm
Heath_
I’m with you, my man. Two months ago the division was terrible, and there was no WC in sight. It’s pretty obvious this is now the route to go. It helps Cubs, who are super-hot, have caught up with STL.
Jeffro
July 26th, 2009
6:54 pm
Frank from KS-
Tell me about it. Amazing quality….MLB apparently changed the passcodes to MLB.tv so that screwed with all the streaming sites. The games are still on sporadically you just gotta hunt for them. Not as good quality as channelsurfing but still. I emailed them to see if they were gonna get it back but so far no response.
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 26th, 2009
6:57 pm
Jeffro
Somehow, let the rest of us know if ya get a response.
After a Braves last week….I even started to watch the Rangers game.
Jeffro
July 26th, 2009
6:58 pm
Frank-
Will do…but I aint holding my breath. Check out P2P4U and myp2p.eu and just play around and you’ll find it.
Frankie Wren
July 26th, 2009
7:01 pm
P Lentz,
162 game schedule, you are aware of this…. KJ blew in the first half and nobody WHO knows and more IMPORTANTLY plays baseball realizes this. Prado is the everyday second baseman. KJ is a MJ’er who belongs on a BIG league roster. I read a post a couple of weeks back. DID you ever play organize ball, seriously.
PWHjort
July 26th, 2009
7:06 pm
The pitch that KJ golfed out of the park wasn’t a bat pitch. It was down in the zone and on the outside part of the plate. Granted it was 86 MPH, but it wasn’t in the HR zone. Good piece of hitting there.
Jeff R
July 26th, 2009
7:07 pm
Prado’s the man.
Hey, for all you “We gotta have tons of offense to win,” it was the pitching that helped keep the Bravos around the .500 mark when the team’s offense went south.
It’s nice to see the Braves’ offense rack up some big numbers, but you only need to win by one run. If the Braves continue to win (cross fingers), pitching will still be the driver.
TurnThePage
July 26th, 2009
7:08 pm
When have you EVER seen Atlanta score 10 runs without Chipper Jones in the lineup? Garret Anderson continued his good hitting with two hittings- although Corey Hart conceded his second hit- and Kelly Johnson looked like the Kelly Johnson everyone hoped he would be this season. Nate McLouth didn’t get a hit but played a major role in the game with getting on base via walks and two great catches in centerfield. Casey Kotchman hit a majestic three run homerun. I couldn’t believe my eyes! Casey Kotchman and Kelly Johnson major players in a Braves win?! What? I didn’t forget Brian McCann. Mac is such a pro. He goes about his business not matter what happens around him. IF Kelly Johnson continues to play like he has and Omar Infante comes back like his old self, Atlanta has a number of options. If Casey Kotchman struggles, put Prado at first and KJ at second. If KJ struggles, put Prado at second. I still think Atlanta will have to add a muscle bat to be as competitive as they could be. I don’t think I would go about dealing prospects before the end of the season. I would hold what I have, let this team grow, add a youngster or two and a free agent and move on.
Manfred von Göring
July 26th, 2009
7:09 pm
Infante doesn’t strike me as someone all that good.
Of course, he is leagues better than Norton.
Frankie Wren
July 26th, 2009
7:09 pm
We don’t win games like Friday nite and this afternoon even a month back. Next 60 games are going to be fun man
Jeff R
July 26th, 2009
7:11 pm
Johnson rose to the occasion against the Brew-Crew because he had to… He can no longer take it for grantged that he’s the Braves’ starting 2B. In fact, he’s not the starting 2B, so he’s playing for his career. He’s got to show his worth, otherwise, its journeyman status for the Texan.
Paul Williams
July 26th, 2009
7:12 pm
KJ’s good day actually scares me that Cox will go to a platoon; Prado has been a key catalyst to this hot streak. If Cox won’t lose his head, KJ gives us a great bench when Infante comes back.
Meanwhile, we MUST drop Norton and bring Conrad back. Norton can’t hit and we don’t need his as a backup at 1st or LF. The flexibility of Prado and KJ (as well as Infante when he gets back) makes our bench much deeper than it appears on the surface.
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
7:12 pm
Heath is right to be focused on the Wild Card. Once we take over the Wild Card lead, then we can worry about the Phillies.
TurnThePage
July 26th, 2009
7:14 pm
Do you think doay was a “showcase” day for the Braves? KJ and Gonazlez both faired well. Did anybody see Kenny Williams in the park? I would stand with what I have, but I don’t get the feeling that Frank Wren is thinking that way.
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
7:15 pm
Kawakami needs to step up his game. He needs to quit nibbling and attack the hitters. He needs to pitch at least 6 innings per start. No more of this 5 inning 100 pitch outings.
TurnThePage
July 26th, 2009
7:16 pm
Paul Williams, I am with you on Greg Norton. I was ticked off when KJ came back and they sent Brooks Conrad down. One thing to remember is that Atlanta may wait until Omar Infante comes back to do anything with Norton. No need to waste options on Conrad when you’re going to send him right back when Infante comes back.
Frankie Wren
July 26th, 2009
7:17 pm
I think even Bobby realizes how much Prado means to this lineup now. KJ fills in when needed and pencils Prado in 6 days a week. BC is doing his job, let’s quit busting on the guy.
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
7:17 pm
A lot of Baseball America and ESPN writers seem to think that the best bat available for the Braves is sitting at Double A. Frank Wren should try to make the bullpen stronger.
RHR
July 26th, 2009
7:17 pm
Or maybe Mo-Fickee
Ohh I like this!
Jeff R
July 26th, 2009
7:17 pm
Manfred von Göring… I’m still scratching my head as to why Norton is on the roster. Because he can play 1B? Please. Infante and Prado can play first. Heck, so can Chipper.
HAL
July 26th, 2009
7:18 pm
too the guy swearint phat fielder you do know hes helped us out by striking out like 11 times in the series right? he may be oUR MVP lol
TurnThePage
July 26th, 2009
7:19 pm
I don’t see Conrad coming back with Kelly Johsnon, Martin Prado, Omar Inante and Diory Hernandez on the roster. Even if Atlanta DFA’s Greg Norton when Infante comes back, you still have too many second baseman on the team. I think Conrad would be the odd man out. I do think that they may go for another player from Gwinnett when Infante comes back because Infante can play short. Hernandez has hit woefully. He and Greg Norton are 100 points below the Mendoza line. I think when they do bring someone else from Gwinnett, it may be Barbaro Canizares.
Jeff R
July 26th, 2009
7:21 pm
Paul Williams… If Cox platoon’s Prado and Johnson it would be a big mistake. The up-the-middle defense is so much better with Prado. Johnson is a lazy fielder; he’s a one-trick pony, and when his trick isn’t working (hitting), he’s a no-trick pony.
Frankie Wren
July 26th, 2009
7:21 pm
Heyward is filthy but you can’t bring him up yet. He needs to stay put this year.
Braveheart
July 26th, 2009
7:21 pm
Fine, Lentz. We’ll naively assume Garrett never went on roids, although he did put up some numbers for 5 seasons that were totally out of the norm as compared to the rest of his career.
We’ll just do Garrett through the age of 26:
.299, .330, .437, .766, 96 OPS+
Here’s KJ through the age of 26:
.273, .356, .440, .795, 108 OPS+
Here’s Garrett from 2004 through today after they started outing positives on drug screens:
.290, .325, .444, .769, 101 OPS+
But let’s not naively assume Garrett didn’t respond like Bonds after the Magical Mac & Sammy Summer of 1998, and didn’t get scared away by testing in 2004, and look at 1999 through 2003:
.300, .327, .509, .836, 114 OPS+
He hit more home runs (142) during the 3396 plate appearances of those five seasons than he hit (137) in the 5368 plate appearances of his other 10 full major league seasons. But you really want to swear that there was no way he was on PEDs from the summer of Sammy and Mac until the 2004 drug testing?
NCBravesFan
July 26th, 2009
7:21 pm
Richie @5:39 – preach it, bro’! These are important games for us, because once we’re done with the West and Central divisions, we’ve got to play the teams in our division, which overall are more competitive top to bottom than certainly the West, and maybe even the Central.
West – Pads and Snakes suck. Dodgers have a comfortable lead and may let down some.
Central – Reds & Pirates suck
East has only the Nats to kick around – the Mets figure to play a little better as they start getting a few players back.
Gotta beat these guys in the Central/West head to head while we still can! They’ll be playing a little easier schedule down the stretch most likely.
Frankie Wren
July 26th, 2009
7:22 pm
Barbaro has a better chance of winning the Derby than getting called up before September.
HAL
July 26th, 2009
7:23 pm
yesterday fielder looked like the lowes tent for scrubs and plants in that retro tent he wore
TurnThePage
July 26th, 2009
7:23 pm
Frankie Wren, I bet you a dollar to a donut that Jason Heyward is up by season’s end. You have to at least let him check out the surroundings in the big leagues even if you start him out at Gwinnett next season.
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
7:24 pm
Frankie Wren
I am just telling you what writers and scouts are saying. Some scouts think he might be ready now. They know a lot more than you and I do. They say he is a special kid.
N Nine
July 26th, 2009
7:25 pm
Jeff R While it is a head scratcher, this was all Bobby Cox. I doubt Wren had much to do with this decision.
scotty doo
July 26th, 2009
7:25 pm
No post game tonight CR? Or did i totally miss it?
Carroll Rogers
July 26th, 2009
7:26 pm
Derek Lowe for you:
“I went from the most part getting groundballs to what amounts to about 1,000 feet of two outs and a home run. The four runs were huge, give you a little cushion there. not to say you have pitched any different in a close game. I’m trying to throw a strike one, (Hart) did a good job of hitting a home run. Then the play of the game is the Kendall ball. That inning really could have unraveled, but Nate makes a great play.”
and of course, Lowe being his jovial self added “I was waving him over there.”
Carroll Rogers
July 26th, 2009
7:27 pm
wow, that made me look quick, scotty doo….no just running a little later with a day game, trying to crunch the blog in there before the game, pushes things back a little bit. but more quotes coming…
Frankie Wren
July 26th, 2009
7:27 pm
No doubt the kid is money. I just don’t see him getting to the Bigs before September. Infante can fill in the outfield so we have depth. Can’t wait to see this guy though. Unbelievable what he’s done in 60 plus AB’s since he’s been promoted.
Rob from SC
July 26th, 2009
7:27 pm
TurnThePage
I agree 100%. That iss why Frank Wren doesn’t say no when reporters ask if Heyward could make his debut this season. If they call him up and he does well, it can add a extra type of excitement to this team. There are people on this board in favor of calling him up, while others don’t want to rush him. The truth is that none of us know what Frank Wren is thinking on the matter. Kid is tearing up Double A. Tons of XBH.
TurnThePage
July 26th, 2009
7:27 pm
I would like to be a fly on the wall in Frank Wren’s office right now. The team is playing really well, he knows he has moves that could be made, probably has a few good offers, has prospects begging to be called up and has all of us to advise him. What a life!
Bear
July 26th, 2009
7:28 pm
RHR, I agree. I like scoots’choice of Mo-Fickee, also. Did you know that Mo Fickee used to be a utility infielder for the Toledo Mud Hens? Good glove, no stick.