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BravesFanChris24
August 5th, 2009
9:37 pm
Jorge Sosa is a Nat ~_~
Marc from FL
August 5th, 2009
9:37 pm
Norris, even by Sabermetrics terms it’s a fairly useless stat, lol. Sometimes common sense is sufficient. IE – Happ is pitching like an ace and he’s not considered by anyone to be an ace quality pitcher.
The A Bomb
August 5th, 2009
9:38 pm
CINCINNATI 4 CHICAGO 0 FINAL
Steve from OH
August 5th, 2009
9:38 pm
How so, Norris?
Steve from OH
August 5th, 2009
9:43 pm
Norris: how so?
I take it you didn’t read the article they linked on that page?
http://ussmariner.com/2006/08/29/evaluating-pitcher-talent/
ChurchMan
August 5th, 2009
9:45 pm
Hey look, it’s Bennett pitching for the Rays on ESPN
early on looking like it was a good idea to let him go, lead off walk
brent a.
August 5th, 2009
9:45 pm
“I tell you what, I have always liked Jeff Bennett!”
– Rick Sutcliffe
NORRIS
August 5th, 2009
9:46 pm
Steve.
Its cool. I love baseball and played every sport I could growing up. I watch the braves nightly and can talk braves baseball til im blue in the face. I just dont follow some of those stats. I just mainly follow the basic stats. But its cool. I was just messing with you.
ChurchMan
August 5th, 2009
9:47 pm
Bennett in, Bennett out
ha
Vinings Jim
August 5th, 2009
9:47 pm
Poor Jeff toast already
brent a.
August 5th, 2009
9:47 pm
Walk. Double.
Out of the game. Maybe he’ll file another grievance?
Steve from OH
August 5th, 2009
9:48 pm
Norris–ditto!
The basic stats are all fine and dandy, and are appropriate for a lot of situations–but since we were talking about how Happ will do in the future, it makes sense to cite a stat that has more predictive capability than a very context-driven stat like ERA.
McFann :Ô:
August 5th, 2009
9:48 pm
jeffrey d Something’s wrong with my keyboard and it keeps throwing in extra “N”s sometimes. I was writing an email earlier and I felt like McFann
LOL! Smart keyboard.
McCann “We’re going into a huge series in L.A. and we need to continue to hit.”
You sure do, Mr. 2-13 This Month!
I love ya, BMac.
The A Bomb
August 5th, 2009
9:48 pm
Every wall and door in Tampa/St. Petersburg is now at risk. Be careful.
Mixxo
August 5th, 2009
9:48 pm
Bennett – 2nd & 3rd – no outs – to the showers for him.
Max
August 5th, 2009
9:49 pm
nice win for the Bravos! now they have to convince me that they are for real, winning the series in L.A.
Tyler
August 5th, 2009
9:49 pm
LOL at bennett i had to get on the computer just to see what yall were saying about him
jeffrey d
August 5th, 2009
9:52 pm
Good for Bennett….doesn’t sound like he missed a step after the injury
brent a.
August 5th, 2009
9:52 pm
Tyler. Same here. I hadn’t been on the blog in 2 days, until JB stepped on the hill.
Sutcliffe wasn’t done slobbering over him before he had walked the lead-off hitter.
Jman
August 5th, 2009
9:55 pm
Nats up 5-4… 1 out… top 9…
RHR
August 5th, 2009
9:57 pm
lol cab I wasn’t talking about he, I was talking about the team.
BravesFanChris24
August 5th, 2009
9:59 pm
Nats Win! ~_~
The A Bomb
August 5th, 2009
9:59 pm
WASHINGTON 5 FLORIDA 4 FINAL
Jman
August 5th, 2009
9:59 pm
Woohoo! Nats win! Marlins officially slumping again!
cabravesfan
August 5th, 2009
10:00 pm
RHR-
like I said- I can do both…the hotels are not that far apart
RHR
August 5th, 2009
10:02 pm
they’re miles apart in my book
Roman Gal
August 5th, 2009
10:03 pm
Ok…how many people just got done watching the performance finale of So You Think You Can Dance?
Go on…admit it!
RHR
August 5th, 2009
10:04 pm
hey la jolla dawg, i’m assuming you’re a uga dawg? how’d you luck up and land in la jolla? if you don’t mind me asking…
Vinings Jim
August 5th, 2009
10:05 pm
cabravesfan – I am shocked at your appalling behavior tonight – by all means you should be there waiting for them.
cabravesfan
August 5th, 2009
10:05 pm
RHR-
because she’s smart
cabravesfan
August 5th, 2009
10:06 pm
VJ-
I spent all day downtown- don’t want to hang there longer then I have to…tomorrow on the other hand
Vinings Jim
August 5th, 2009
10:09 pm
I knew your afternoon non-working plans would undoubtedly revolve around meeting strange (or not so strange) men
La Jolla Dawg
August 5th, 2009
10:14 pm
RHR, I am a UGA grad. My husband, kids and I moved here from Atlanta five years ago. I have extended family who moved to San Diego from the East Coast decades ago, so we had visited here often, it was natural first choice. Also, as Cabravesfan said, I am smart.
I have only witnessed the Braves win in San Diego once since we have been here and I have attended one or more games each series. Without fail, they win the games I don’t attend and yes–I am getting a bit of a complex.
richbrave
August 5th, 2009
10:23 pm
The “CHAW” resurrected then laid to rest. Whew.
Vinings Jim
August 5th, 2009
10:24 pm
cabravesfan – time to rest up for my activities tomorrow – not too mention another late night in LA (hopefully I can stay up for the whole game). Enjoy your partial day at work tomorrow, my dear.
Bobby's Cox
August 5th, 2009
10:26 pm
Interesting discussion on MLB Network about bean balls. Never thought about how to analyze if a pitcher throws at a batter on purpose.
Harold Reynolds said, just look at the catcher. If the catcher gets up and gets between the batter & the pitcher, then you know it was on purpose. If the batter has a clear path to the pitchers mound, he probably got beaned on accident.
cabravesfan
August 5th, 2009
10:27 pm
VJ-
a bit on the early side, isn’t it? I guess I will say good night then- and I will do my best to keep you up during the game tomorrow
richbrave
August 5th, 2009
10:29 pm
La Jolla Dawg:
When my eldest daughter thought graduate school in Marine Biology would be cool, we visited the SAN DIEGO area, and scoped out SCRIPPS. What a great institution. Stayed at PACIFIC BEACH. Had a blast for a week. Ultimately she came back to VIRGINIA and is now a SPEECH PATHOLOGIST in BROOKLYN. So much for Marine Biology.
Vinings Jim
August 5th, 2009
10:29 pm
cabravesfan – I am sure that I will be in good hands, in that case. Good night all (not that there are many of you out there right now)!
Bobby's Cox
August 5th, 2009
10:30 pm
Exit VJ.
Enter Bobby’s Cox.
Hey cabravesfan
Bobby's Cox
August 5th, 2009
10:31 pm
Exit Vinings Jim.
Enter Bobby’s Cox.
Hey cabravesfan
Vinings Jim
August 5th, 2009
10:32 pm
Bobby’s – I’m not dead yet!
cabravesfan
August 5th, 2009
10:32 pm
Hi Bobby
(I suspect he is still lurking about…)
RHR
August 5th, 2009
10:32 pm
Uh might want to rephrase that?
RHR
August 5th, 2009
10:33 pm
Hey where’d my post to la jolla dawg go? So annoying.
Bobby's Cox
August 5th, 2009
10:34 pm
go to bed VJ.
TnBrian
August 5th, 2009
10:35 pm
I like Fielder.
Vinings Jim
August 5th, 2009
10:35 pm
Sorry – the dog is in my spot
Bobby's Cox
August 5th, 2009
10:36 pm
cabraves,
sorry to hear about your frustrations in downtown. you should spend more time at the beach…
cabravesfan
August 5th, 2009
10:36 pm
VJ-
the dog weighs 7 pounds…pick her up and move her!
cabravesfan
August 5th, 2009
10:37 pm
Bobby-
I live at the beach…that’s way I enjoy coming home so much
Bobby's Cox
August 5th, 2009
10:38 pm
RHR,
blog problems i suppose. It took 5 minutes for mine to post, then when i rewrite it, it pops up. Maybe VJ reported your comment instead of mine on accident…
La Jolla Dawg
August 5th, 2009
10:41 pm
Richbrave, I am from Richmond and seem to remember that VIMS (Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences) was a pretty well regarded research institution. UCSD is a great school if you are into science/math. No football. I hope your daughter is happy with her choice. NY has a lot to offer.
dunwoodybrave
August 5th, 2009
10:41 pm
Why is Heyward still in AA? See: Schaeffer, Jordan. The Braves aren’t going to make the same mistake of rushing Heyward too fast and crushing his confidence. I think Schaeffer will be fine over the long run, but you never know.
Bobby's Cox
August 5th, 2009
10:42 pm
7 pounds? That’s feline territory no?.
Yes, cabraves, but you’re never on the beach, unless you take your laptop
you like to body surf?
Vinings Jim
August 5th, 2009
10:44 pm
Bobby – stop making fun of my dog, or I will have cabravesfan sic Nala on you
cabravesfan
August 5th, 2009
10:46 pm
Bobby-
I actually have not been down to the beach where I live in quite a while- just don’t have much time these days, but I love the water and the waves…
cabravesfan
August 5th, 2009
10:47 pm
VJ-
I am not about to sic Nala on a fellow SoCal Braves fan, sorry
The Dog
August 5th, 2009
10:49 pm
Woof woof woof woof. Go Braves Woof woof woof. Beat L.A. Woof woof woof
richbrave
August 5th, 2009
10:50 pm
DOWN ON THE FARM:
6′ 4″ DOMINICAN right-hander LUIS de LUNA continues to plow through the DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE with a 9-1 record and a 1.55 ERA with a 0.72 WHIP. 63.2 IP – 35 H; 58 SO – 11 BB. But his one August appearance, his worst of the season. Let’s see how his next start goes.
3B-man EDISON SANCHEZ started off the 2009 season well with a .304 average for the month of June. He dipped in July to .294, but has batted .444 in limited AB’s so far this month. He hits with some power. In 124 AB’s he has 37 H, six 2B, three 3B, and four HR. Good SO(34) – BB(24) ratio and 10 SB with only two CS. .467 OBP, .492 SLG., and .959 OPS. Excellent in the clutch, .189 with the bases empty, .380 with runners on, and .426 with men in scoring position/ 1.333 OPS. He should be moving up in the BRAVES organization soon.
Roman Gal
August 5th, 2009
10:51 pm
See: Schaeffer, Jordan.
What the hell?!
Eric from MO
August 5th, 2009
10:52 pm
Bobby’s I dont know if that is true. If a hitter looks pissed your going to see the catcher get between them, regardless if it was an accident or not. Consider your source, Harold Reynolds. I dont pay attention to anything he ever says, because it is normally wrong.
richbrave
August 5th, 2009
10:53 pm
La Jolla Dawg:
She was weak in math, strong in science with a biology undergraduate degree. No football, tennis. She loves what she does, and I think is happier helping people than marine mammals. Thanks for responding.
Bobby's Cox
August 5th, 2009
10:58 pm
cabraves,
Thanks. Tell Nala I’ll bring her a treat. We’ll be instant friends. I love dogs who can eat other dogs and still be hungry.
Btw, you should head down there soon! It’s only summer once a year. I haven’t been to the beach in a while, but will soon. I’ll to have endure a mile’s swin in the ocean before too long, so if you forgot how to swim, me & Nala will come after you.
Bobby's Cox
August 5th, 2009
10:59 pm
richbrave,
always enjoy your status reports. Thanks!
nolie
August 5th, 2009
11:00 pm
See: Schaeffer, Jordan.
I don’t wanna see him, he’s ugly and got ears like Dumbo.
Bobby's Cox
August 5th, 2009
11:06 pm
Eric from MO,
I kinda agree with Harold on this. I think for the most part, if it’s retaliatory & such, the catcher will make his move toward the mound. They were actually teleprompting this (yes, they do crazy stuff on MLB Network). They showed Mota beaning Fielder last night in the 9th & “J” Martin’s repsonse. He immediately moved towards the mound, kept checking Fielder, the Brewers dugout, etc… Pretty sure that was on purpose. Then they showed other pretty bad HBP & the catcher would stay put. I think the situation pretty much dictates if you know whether a player is hit on purpose, but sometimes you just can’t tell, and looking at what the catcher does is probably a good technique. I do like Harold and his analysis, and I think most times he knows what he’s talking about.
Not saying I agree or disagree with him on this, just that it was an interesting discussion to bring the teleprompter out on and analyze & stuff….
Roman Gal
August 5th, 2009
11:09 pm
nolie-
You’re really startin’ to push it, ya know!? I got my eye on you, mister!
Steve from OH
August 5th, 2009
11:14 pm
I don’t wanna see him, he’s ugly and got ears like Dumbo.
Goin’ easy on the kid tonight, I see.
jeffrey d
August 5th, 2009
11:19 pm
Looks like Loaf might have a new buddy coming soon. ESPN’s Crasnick says the Braves might make an August waiver trade for a professional right handed batter
The Matt Stairs-type professional bat
There’s a reason we once called the post-non-waiver trade deadline market the “Jeff Conine Olympics.” Conine helped Florida win the World Series after coming over from Baltimore by trade in August 2003. Three years later, the Phillies acquired Conine with five weeks left in the regular season.
This August, two aging former Red Sox could have Conine-type allure.
Kevin Millar is hitting .227 with five home runs in 185 at-bats for Toronto. But he has pennant race experience, he’ll fit seamlessly in any clubhouse and he could have enough left in the tank to provide a big hit or two down the stretch.
Option B is Nomar Garciaparra, who’s putting up some similarly underwhelming numbers in Oakland (a .675 OPS) but might be reinvigorated by a race.
The Phillies filled their need for a righty bench bat when they acquired Ben Francisco in the Cliff Lee trade. The Braves, who are overwhelmingly left-handed, apparently are out of money and done dealing but have some options if Bobby Cox wants a righty bat off the bench. At the moment, the Braves are planning to go with Omar Infante once he returns from the disabled list.
PWHjort
August 5th, 2009
11:20 pm
Talked to 2 scouts at tonight’s game (neither of which I had met before, I usually see at least one I’d met before at Rome’s games) about Spruill’s demotion and both of them weren’t aware of any off-field incident. One of them speculated they’re sending him down to work on his endurance, i.e. throw more pitches at a less meaningful level. The other one just sort of brushed me off saying something to the effect of, “I just don’t know, man (now leave me alone!)”. The situation seems very odd to me, still.
cabravesfan
August 5th, 2009
11:21 pm
Bobby-
and I don’t even have a good excuse- it’s only about 2.5 miles from my house…
monty
August 5th, 2009
11:26 pm
Even Boog was riding Chipper pretty hard today. He’s gone like a 1/4 of a season hitting .240. Little pop compared to years gone by. Said we need for Chipper Jones to hit like Chipper Jones! “Drive balls into the gaps and over the fence.” To me Chipper’s stance LH looks cramped, he’s bent more than he used to be in the knees and at the waist. Just swings with his arms mostly. Hope he comes around sooner than later!
Steve from OH
August 5th, 2009
11:29 pm
The situation seems very odd to me, still.
Yeah, kinda. At first I figured that they’d just sent him there as a way to keep him off Rome’s roster while they gave him a breather to limit his innings, but like Dave said earlier, maybe they’re just having him work on some mechanical issues in a low-pressure environment. IIRC he was pretty raw with everything but his FB out of high school.
Bobby's Cox
August 5th, 2009
11:43 pm
cabraves,
I’ll give you an excuse to go
cabravesfan
August 5th, 2009
11:47 pm
Bobby-
looking forward to it
cabravesfan
August 5th, 2009
11:51 pm
Oh and Bobby-
My dog loves people, especially those bringing treats
(other dogs, not so much)
Greg Norton
August 5th, 2009
11:53 pm
We just got to the hotel after being stuck in traffic for what seemed like hours. Sorry that I didn’t get a hit today, but at least we won right? I will try better tomorrow when I pinch hit with the game on the line.
Mitchell
August 5th, 2009
11:57 pm
Lame song, that one. Sorry DOB.
Tonya Harding
August 6th, 2009
12:01 am
Greg — You will not pinch hit tomorrow or in the near future because my ex-husband and I will be making sure your legs will have matching bruises.
Stick to being the king of the clubhouse. Nice backward bend after Diaz’s tater last night.
PWHjort
August 6th, 2009
12:04 am
maybe they’re just having him work on some mechanical issues in a low-pressure environment.
I’m not saying you’re wrong, everything I’ve gathered leads me to believe you’re right. But what I don’t understand is why they’re being so hush-hush about it. Why not just say, “We want to get him to work on his mechanics a bit in a lower-pressure situation”? Is it that embarrassing to Zeke? Is he that thin-skinned?
The A Bomb
August 6th, 2009
12:05 am
It’s apparent Chipper’s bat has slowed a bit. . . Lots of oppo this year and not really exploding and turning on much. At 37 you can’t expect a major rebound. Better to have him doing this than sitting around with the magical oblique injury.
NO MORE BOBBY
August 6th, 2009
12:11 am
Does anyone know which MLB team has the most bloggers and where do the Braves place on the list? I see 300 votes on latest poll here and that seems a bit low to me.
ccrider
August 6th, 2009
12:11 am
A question to all Braves bloggers. If, it is determined in the off season by the Braves braintrust that Jason Heyward is ready to take over RF, but Freddie Freeman needs more time on the minors and that by trading Kawakami, KJ and Church for some cheap bullpen help it would give the team the money to sign Matt Holiday at $15 mil per year, but would require Prado to play 1st and Infante to play 2nd until Freeman was ready, would you feel that would give the Braves a shot at a playoff spot?
The lineup would be something like: 2B Infante, CF, McLouth, 3B Chipper, LF Holiday, C McCann, SS Escobar, RF Heyward, 1st Prado.(OR switch Prado and Infante)
Rotation: Lowe, Jurrjens, Hudson, Vazquez, Hanson
Bullpen: Soriano($8 Mil), Moylan, O’Flaherty, Medlen, Carlisle and 2 cheap trade relievers
Bench: Ross, Conrad, Canizaires, Schafer and a cheap middle infielder
Could that get us back in the playoffs?
Mitchell
August 6th, 2009
12:12 am
We need to kick ass on LA.
If the Dodgers want to start some of that @#$% they did with the Brewers, somebody better be prepared to react.
I’m not saying there should be some kind of brawl but I think the Dodgers are a little full of themselves lately.
What is the deal with their pitching anyway? Who is winning games for them? They’re overachieving as far as I’m concerned. We gotta play some good baseball, take care of business. Take ‘em down.
Regardless, the Braves better be ready to come home and literally murder the Nationals. I want blood on the field at the end of those games.
Not really. I swear though, no way they can lose those games.
Mitchell
August 6th, 2009
12:13 am
We need to kick ass on LA.
Or maybe in LA.
If they can figure out the on part I would be very impressed.
Greg Norton
August 6th, 2009
12:16 am
Stick to being the king of the clubhouse. Nice backward bend after Diaz’s tater last night.
Tonya … I talked to you ex (jeff gillooly) and he told me that he was out of the ‘clubbing’ business.
The A Bomb
August 6th, 2009
12:17 am
OAKLAND 7 TEXAS 5 TOP 8
Feliz pitched the 7th – 2 Ks. Allowed baserunner on an error by Andrus. Hit 100 on the K of Suzuki.
Greg Norton
August 6th, 2009
12:25 am
Chips and I ( I call Chipper ‘Chips’ in case you were wondering) are gonna go down to the bar and have some scotch. It’s still early here on the left coast. There’s roughly 22 and a half hours till game time
Heath
August 6th, 2009
12:30 am
I have posted these for over a week…
Playoff chances:
Div – 11.3%
WC – 3.2%
Total – 14.6%
As we already knew, the series against the Marlins and the Dodgers put a serious dent into the Braves chances. Need to exact some revenge against the Dodgers this weekend. Here’s to a series win….
chris
August 6th, 2009
12:35 am
Yea, chipper is mostly swinging with all arms. he started doing that often last year while focusing on getting base hits than to step into one and trying to hit it out of the park. he’s actually doing well going the other way with the pitch. and it’s unfortunate that his bat speed is declining, but at the same time, hes still going to be productive, and i believe part of the problem is that he isnt getting alot of good pitches to hit. his injuries are down this year, and despite his numbers declining, he is certainly still going to be productive next year as well.
Paul Lentz
August 6th, 2009
12:36 am
The A’s Adam Kennedy went deep on Feliz. First hit dude gives up was a homer.
Paul Lentz
August 6th, 2009
12:39 am
Jeff Bennett’s line tonight: 2 batters faced, 1 hit, 1 walk, 1 run gave up.
Anyone surprised?
bird
August 6th, 2009
12:40 am
Welcome home roachy! Not knocking cotchman but its clear that Adam is a much better bat at 1st..
Greg Norton
August 6th, 2009
12:42 am
I heard that Paul Lentz doesn’t like me very much. That’s fine, as long as Chips likes I’m golden.
birddawgbill
August 6th, 2009
12:56 am
I’ve always ben a big Chipper fan. However in saying this the end is nearing(maybe this yr and next). Do the Braes have anyone groomed in the minors for 3rd or does everyone think Yunels the next 3b? And if its YE who plays ss?
birddawgbill
August 6th, 2009
1:32 am
dang
Roman Gal
August 6th, 2009
1:35 am
Goin’ easy on the kid tonight, I see.
Steve…I’ve got an eye on you, too, bub!
BA
August 6th, 2009
1:49 am
Chip Caray has done an outstanding job calling the radio broadcasts this series with Sutton. Caray is a natural radio guy and has a good chemistry with the permanent waver.
Don’t get me wrong, Powell has been much better than advertised. A nice dry wit, kind of like DOB.
David O'Brien
August 6th, 2009
2:41 am
LaJollaDawg, another year passes … Wahoos. I was trying to think of the name of that place.
Didn’t stop at the pier, since it was already almost 8 when i got to San Clemente. Little late leaving San Diego. Took my time, glad I did, because by the time I got on freeway at 7:15 traffic was a breeze. I made it to downtown L.A. in just under 2 hours, stopped and got a double-cheeseburger (w/onions) and fries at the In-N-Out by Santa Fe Springs off the 5.
BravesFanInWisc: I don’t think the Braves have decided what they’re gonna do next year at 1B. Lot of options. They’ll see how Freeman progresses, but I don’t think they’re planning on him at start of season. I’m sure they’re not, but they’ll let him keep developing and show what he can do rest of this year.
They could sign a guy for a year, see if LaRoche has any interest in coming back for a year as a free agent (not at a arb-set salary), or even trade for a guy. So many ways they could go….
Adam Kennedy hit a two-run homer on a very straight 97-mph Feliz fastball tonight.