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N8
August 9th, 2009
12:12 am
Oh, whaddya know? I thought maybe a night would pass where a blogger wouldn’t gripe about ESPN dissing the Braves.
WHO GIVES A FLYING PUCK?
You obviously already know that KK has a 3 hit shutout going, so why are you checking out the hated, evil ESPN anyhow? Glutton for punishment?
The Dodgers have the best record in the NL. Fans around the country care about them. They’re news. They’re a “hot topic”.
None of the above applies to the Braves. When it all did (in the 90’s) ESPN gave the Braves PLENTY of coverage.
But, since you’re all for all MLB teams getting equal rights, and props from the sports coverage, I’m sure you were on a blog complaining that nobody was giving the Royals and Devil Rays props, right?
Didn’t think so.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:12 am
Chipper would have made that.
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:12 am
Before Kawakami explodes, I just want to say that he did a great job either way.
RHR
August 9th, 2009
12:12 am
Nope…I’m not touching that.
The Bird and Indian
August 9th, 2009
12:12 am
Paul Lentz: I never said anything. I’m just not going to get involved.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:12 am
I think KK should be moved to the bullpen!
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:12 am
David O’Brien
If not Kawakami then who
Kurdt Kobain
August 9th, 2009
12:13 am
Something tells me choice isn’t the only reason Lentz will never marry…
Need a DP here from KK.
I vote “no” on KK to pen. Wow….
MB
August 9th, 2009
12:13 am
That’ll be the game.
mustrdgasnroses
August 9th, 2009
12:13 am
Lentz: “I certainly don’t tell women that their place is in the kitchen”
How about you just straight up call us monogamists sexists, rather than imply it?
John
August 9th, 2009
12:13 am
Ross ain’t happy with that “effort”…
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:13 am
McCann would’ve made that
Gemini
August 9th, 2009
12:13 am
Terrible throw by Ross. A clean throw and Kemp is out easy.
RHR
August 9th, 2009
12:14 am
Joe? Really? How was Yunel to blame?
Rafael
August 9th, 2009
12:14 am
WTF, messed up play. we had the runner by a mile.
Steve from OH
August 9th, 2009
12:14 am
you need to rent the movie.
Bah! Who needs the movie when you’ve got Suetonius?
On a sidenote, I was unaware that there was a movie…
ChurchMan
August 9th, 2009
12:14 am
hope that’s not how we lose this game
John
August 9th, 2009
12:14 am
Esco…bein’…Esco
Paul Lentz
August 9th, 2009
12:14 am
Pete………living in San Fran is really harsh. I mean, I hate having so many different things to choose from when it comes to recreational activities. I hate having the freedom to not be bound by religion. I hate the fact that there are more straight females out here than straight males. I hate the fact that we dont have winters here. I hate the fact that the government doesnt interfere in our personal lives.
You got me there. Living in the Bay Area is really terrible. I feel like a prisoner, having choices.
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:14 am
John
August 9th, 2009
12:13 am
Ross ain’t happy with that “effort”…
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I am not happy with ROss’s throw
Kurdt Kobain
August 9th, 2009
12:14 am
Ross unhappy… may have some words with Escobar later on, and even if he doesn’t understand English, pretty sure Esco’s gonna get the gist of what he’s saying.
Kate
August 9th, 2009
12:14 am
dang, Ross is pissed
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:15 am
Yunel would have lost a arm there
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:15 am
Perfect damage control so far.
Jalb3rt
August 9th, 2009
12:15 am
Ball game!
John
August 9th, 2009
12:15 am
I’d squeeze right here..
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:16 am
KK strikes out “O-Dawg” then leaves.
cs95
August 9th, 2009
12:16 am
DOB,
I prefer hudson in the pen cause if that sinker is working you essentially have two moylan’s out there. plus, KK is more of a flyball pitcher i would say, not really ideal for coming in late into games. Plus, i like o’flaherty, huddy, moylan, gonzo, soriano, medlen, logan/caryle. Finally, KK’s problem is the offense/defense not his pitching
ChurchMan
August 9th, 2009
12:16 am
Escobar should have prevented the runner going to 3rd, even if it meant he didn’t get the runner tagged out
Kurdt Kobain
August 9th, 2009
12:16 am
was a pretty crappy throw…
RHR
August 9th, 2009
12:16 am
If Escobar goes on over and gets that ball, as you say, Joe, then Escobar gets knocked the eff out and we don’t have our best hitter and SS in the game for a while. But yes, by all means, he should’ve just tackled the runner face first and caught that bad throw. Who cares if it puts him on the DL!
J williams
August 9th, 2009
12:16 am
What happened on the steal of second, the radio guys butchere it, and are not sure themselves.
The Bird and Indian
August 9th, 2009
12:16 am
That’s 3 people tonight that have called ballgame when it’s 0-0.
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:16 am
Hanson time
joe
August 9th, 2009
12:16 am
pitching around him there…
Kurdt Kobain
August 9th, 2009
12:17 am
double play time
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:17 am
Ok, KK gets a DP!
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:17 am
RHR
Kemp would have killed Escobar if he tried to get that ball.
Rafael
August 9th, 2009
12:17 am
Big spot right here. The way the Braves’ offense are performing, 1 run for the Dodgers might be enough to win.
Don’t the Braves lead the league in shutout losses?
David O'Brien
August 9th, 2009
12:17 am
112 pitches for Kawakami
The Bird and Indian
August 9th, 2009
12:17 am
Homer: You’re by yourself.
munz
August 9th, 2009
12:17 am
yeah, DOB … if/when Huddy returns, somebody’s gonna have to be bumped … if not KK, who? Hanson?
Soph
August 9th, 2009
12:17 am
Ross needs to chill – it’s not like the throw was perfect. And, don’t even get me started on Joe Simpson – here we go again with the Esco bashing.
John
August 9th, 2009
12:17 am
Rob….sometimes throws are “off” ….”effort” should NEVER be “off”
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:18 am
Simpson hates Escobar. He always takes shots at him. Tell Ross to make a better throw
grossed out
August 9th, 2009
12:18 am
All those freedoms and Lentz spends his Saturday nights here.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:18 am
Bad time for a 3 run homer.
Supes
August 9th, 2009
12:18 am
Well, anyone who can read lips…the slow motion replay on David Ross’ throw that wasn’t caught by Yunel…he dropped some big ones…concluded with the WHAT THE FRAK and he stared out to Esco.
I have to say, Yunel is an extremely talanted player who is going to be an ALL star very soon, but darn he can make some bone headed mistakes sometimes.
Getting picked off tonight….and then not even trying to lay some leather on that throw by Ross…yes it was off the mark but he should have tried harder on that play.
DOB…
I’m not advocating Kenshin to the bullpen as a long term solution.
However a trade to the Mariners is an option for 2010.
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:18 am
John
Kemp would have spiked Escobar bad if he didn’t stop
ChurchMan
August 9th, 2009
12:18 am
and it worked on our Braves Boog
brent a.
August 9th, 2009
12:18 am
and Simpson loved Francoeur.
munz
August 9th, 2009
12:19 am
having a guy (KK) who can give you multiple quality innings out of the bullpen at least once every few days might be really valuable come later this month when the Bravos take on inter-division opponents, like, 30 of their last 40 games
RHR
August 9th, 2009
12:19 am
I think KK has had enough. Tip your cap to him and go get him, Bobby.
Rafael
August 9th, 2009
12:19 am
Why am I getting a bad feeling about this? Bobby should have already pulled KK out of the game.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:19 am
Why not walk Tony?
Kurdt Kobain
August 9th, 2009
12:19 am
End of the line, here.
David O'Brien
August 9th, 2009
12:19 am
Previous season high was 113. He’s at 116 now after that walk.
ChurchMan
August 9th, 2009
12:20 am
KK doesn’t give up hits when he’s tired, he loses the strikezone
Rafael
August 9th, 2009
12:20 am
what are you waiting for Bobby?
cs95
August 9th, 2009
12:20 am
so two defensive miscues and a punchless offense yet again with KK on the mound. everyone talks about trading him, KK might be the one asking for the trade after this season! geez!
N8
August 9th, 2009
12:20 am
Horacio Ramirez, Chuck James, Charlie Morton, Jo-Jo Reyes and Kyle Davies all had the occasional brilliant start as well.
It’s a nice problem to have. Don’t get me wrong. But obviously, Vazquez ain’t going to the pain. Neither is Lowe. JJJ to the pen? Yeah right. How about Hanson? I don’t think so. Hudson? Maybe for this year, that makes sense, but doubtful.
KK is the obvious choice, regardless of how well he’s done recently. The Ace of the staff (JJJ) is NOT going to the pen. The Ace of the future is not going to the pen. And three veterans who have proved to be decent starters in the past are also not going.
The “rookie” who has been inconsistent, is the right choice.
Oh. Unless Wren would have traded somebody at the deadline for another bat. Then we wouldn’t be having this convesation.
But, until Hudson is activated, I’m not really worried about it. Even when he IS activated, I’m not going to worry about it.
For starters, we’re probably not going to make the playoffs, so it really doesn’t matter. Secondly, we NEED to see Hudson pitch. So even if KK has to “temporarily” go to the bullpen so Wren can assess who to trade, who to keep, and whether to exercise Hudson’s option or not, I’m cool with it.
Now, if were totally in the thick of the race, and realistically have a shot at October baseball, THEN the decision will be much more critical, imo.
RHR
August 9th, 2009
12:20 am
Missed 8 straight and 114 pitches and Bobby sits there. Unreal. Grand slam coming right up. Or walking in a run.
Braves Fan in SC
August 9th, 2009
12:20 am
ballgame..
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:20 am
Cox = big mistake waiting to happen
David O'Brien
August 9th, 2009
12:20 am
I can’t believe they’re leaving him in.
joe
August 9th, 2009
12:20 am
KK’s gotta dig deep here and limit it to one run if possible
Paul Lentz
August 9th, 2009
12:20 am
Kawakami pitched well tonight. He’s out of gas. Looks like Bobby is going to give Kawakami a chance to get out of this jam. I’m ok with the move, given that Asmus is up.
Kurdt Kobain
August 9th, 2009
12:20 am
Leaving him in? oh boy…
scott
August 9th, 2009
12:20 am
wtf…. GET HIM OUT… THIS IS INDEFENSIBLE. 9 STRAIGHT BALLS.
Gemini
August 9th, 2009
12:21 am
We’re leaving KK in too long again.
Rafael
August 9th, 2009
12:21 am
Dammit, get him out of there.
jeffrey d
August 9th, 2009
12:21 am
Tip your cap to him and go get him, Bobby RHR
You’re not very familiar with Bobby Cox, are you?
Heath
August 9th, 2009
12:21 am
I wouldn’t have let him pitch to Ausmus….just wouldn’t have.
RHR
August 9th, 2009
12:21 am
He’s really gonna leave him in. He really is.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:21 am
9 straight balls, get him out!
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:21 am
Is Cox watching the same game
PI Brave
August 9th, 2009
12:21 am
walkfest!
jeffrey d
August 9th, 2009
12:21 am
If Bobby Cox was a Mortal Kombat character, leaving pitchers in too long would be his fatality move
Escobar
August 9th, 2009
12:21 am
bobby you old fart bast ard m other fu cker wake up and stop digging your nose
The Bird and Indian
August 9th, 2009
12:21 am
I actually have a good feeling about this.
bravofan
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
KK to the pen I know hes done this game but he hasant in the past but we paid him a lot of $$$$$ to be a starter
Heath
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
MLB Network givin’ me a live look in…that strike 2 pitch was nice.
Kurdt Kobain
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
Lets go, KK. Buckle down and get out of this
aswingruber
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
one more KK c’mon
abwright
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
After two four pitch walks and a season high in pitches, I’m not sure I understand why Bobby is leaving Kawakami in. Hope KK can gather himself, but it looks like Bobby is going to let KK take one for the team.
RHR
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
NOW GO GET HIM FFS!
Innocent Bystander
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
That was nasty.
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
Great pitch
Now pull him
scott
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
I don’t care. Bobby got lucky. It’s still not the right decision.
Heath
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
Whoa! KK! Almost wiggled out of it.
Kurdt Kobain
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
Guts…
joe
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
WOW…didnt know he had that in him
David O'Brien
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
… and I guess I was wrong.
Paul Lentz
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
BIG TIME STRIKEOUT BY KK. One more batter to get. Get this MOFO out.
The Bird and Indian
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
4 people have called ballgame when the score is 0-0. UNBELIEVABLE!
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
KENSHIN KAWA-KICKASS! Good job, now leave!
Cactus Jack
August 9th, 2009
12:22 am
Anderson Silva just embarassed Forrest Griffin.
ChurchMan
August 9th, 2009
12:23 am
LA pitcher out, you can go get KK now
Rafael
August 9th, 2009
12:23 am
KK just might make Bobby look like a GENIUS.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:23 am
No no no! Get him out!