Braves vs. Phils, Moylan wants in … as usual
He’s been a big part of the run that’s gotten the Braves back into the thick of the playoff race, and Peter Moylan insists there’s no reason to be concerned about him possibly being too big a part.
That is, don’t worry about him pitching too frequently, even though the bloke leads the majors in relief appearances just 14-1/2 months after having ligament-transplant (”Tommy John”) elbow surgery.
The amiable Aussie sidearmer has pitched in an eyebrow-raising 24 of the Braves’ 39 games since July 2, pushing his season total to 65 appearances entering tonight’s big series finale with the Phillies on ESPN.
Workhorse Aussie has been big for Braves
Mets lefty specialist Pedro Feliciano (64 before today) was the only other pitcher with as many as 60 appearances, and he had three fewer than Moylan since July 2.
”I feel like I’m at my best when I am throwing all the time,” the heavily — and we do mean heavily – tattoed righty said. “It allows you to hone your craft, so to speak, to get in a rhythm.”
Yeah, but the elbow. Dude, aren’t you at all concerned about being on pace for a whopping 91 appearances? (That would shatter Chris Reitsma’s 2004 franchise record by six).
”Since the All-Star break I’ve felt good,” Moylan said. “And for me and most relievers, pitching with confidence is the biggest thing. Once you get on a roll, your confidence level is way high, and you feel like you know you’re going get guys out. You just want to get out there.”
Yeah, but the elbow….
”If at any point I felt like it was too much, Skip [manager Bobby Cox] would be the first to know. I’d tell him, for sure.”
Well, alright then. We’ll shut up about it. For now.
Maybe all that ink on his arms has fortified them, sped the healing process, strengthened the ligament. Or maybe Moylan is just blessed with a rubber arm that’s healthier than most after having all those years away from pitching (while he was out of professional baseball and selling pharmaceutical supplies Down Under).
They say some pitchers are stronger than ever after having T.J. surgery. Perhaps he’s just gotten to that point sooner than some in his recovery.
Whatever. One thing that can’t be disputed is that he’s pitching as well as ever right now, and playing a huge role for the Braves.
Moylan had a rough patch in early July, when he gave up 10 hits and five runs in 5-1/3 innings over a stretch of seven appearances – he pitched in seven of the Braves’ games in that July 3-12 period.
But since then, he’s not allowed an earned run in 16 appearances, holding opponents to 10 hits (a .185 opponents’ average) with four walks and 16 strikeouts in that run. The Braves won 11 of those 16 games.
Moylan said if anyone knows his arm it’s him. And if anyone knows the effort he put into getting back, the pain he endured and the surgery he wants to avoid repeating, it’s him.
”Absolutely,” he said, smiling. “It’s not a two-year program. I don’t want to pitch for a year and have to take a year off.”
♣ In a post-Frenchy Braves world: Don’t know if you all saw Carroll Rogers’ interview with Jeff Francoeur in the Sunday AJC (and online), but it’s really good. Some candid quotes from him about why it didn’t work out with the Braves, how it had nothing to do with coaching, etc. I’d recommend you check it out, even if you’ve grown a bit tired of Francoeur discussions and such.
We all know that Francoeur has done well since the July 10 trade to the Mets, particularly in the first couple of weeks after the deal. So I was curious about how his production compared to that the of player he was traded for, Ryan Church.
You might be surprised, especially given that initial Francoeur power resurgence and Church’s nagging elbow injury that slowed him early on after the deal and eventually kept him out of the lineup and required a series of cortisone shots. He’s also shared time with Matt Diaz in RF, though Church has gotten more time.
Anyway, since the trade Francoeur has played 31 games and hit .288 (34-for-118) with 10 extra-base hits (five homers), 21 RBI, 12 runs, and a .326 OBP and .466 slugging percentage for a .792 OPS.
Meanwhile, Church has played 23 games since the trade and hit .265 (18-for-68) with seven extra-base hits (two homers), 11 RBI, 14 runs, and a .383 OBP and .426 slugging percentage for an .809 OPS.
♣ Did went mention it’s a big game? Well, it is. Tonight’s series finale between the Braves and Phillies will leave the Braves either four games out of first place in the NL East if they win, or six out of first if they lose.
As I file this blog, the Marlins are beating wild-card leader Colorado 7-1 in the sixth inning of th first game of their doubleheader. If the Rockies were to lose both, the Braves would be just 1-1/2 games off the wild-card lead if they beat Philly tonight.
It’s Braves ace Javier Vazquez vs. Phillies Rookie of the Year candidate J.A. Happ. It’s the national game on ESPN. It’s big. Or did we already say that? It’s also threatened by rain. Ugh.
It’s the two NL teams with the best records since June 28, each of them 27-15 in that period. No other NL team had more than 25 wins in that span, entering today’s games. Did we mention, rain appears headed this way?
The Braves since Jun 28 have hit .279 with a 3.22 ERA, 211 runs and 49 homers. Phillies in that stretch have hit .257 with a 3.40 ERA, 215 runs and 56 homers.
In their past 10 games, the Braves are 8-2 with a .284 average, 2.42 ERA and 100 hits, including 13 homers. They’ve averaged nearly six runs per game in that 10-game surge.
They are 8-3 against the Phillies this season, after going 4-14 against them in 2008. The Braves have won six of the past seven games between the teams.
One more stat: The Phillies are 1-6 against the Braves going back to May 9. In that same stretch, the Phillies are 49-31 against everyone else.
♦ OK, gotta get to the ballpark. We’ll take it out with one of the all-time great songs from Elvis, one that Mike Geier and his Kingsized Orchestra and Dames A’Flame dancers performed with panache last night at Variety Playhouse in their terrific tribute show for The King. And here’s a clip of the incomparable Elvis doing the song.
“SUSPICIOUS MINDS” by Mark James
We’re caught in a trap
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much baby
Why can’t you see
What you’re doing to me
When you don’t believe a word I say?
We can’t go on together
With suspicious minds
And we can’t build our dreams
On suspicious minds
So, if an old friend I know
Drops by to say hello
Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?
Here we go again
Asking where I’ve been
You can’t see these tears are real
I’m crying
We can’t go on together
With suspicious minds
And be can’t build our dreams
On suspicious minds
Oh let our love survive
Or dry the tears from your eyes
Let’s don’t let a good thing die
When honey, you know
I’ve never lied to you
Ooo-ooo … yeah, yeah
1,719 comments Add your comment
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
3:57 pm
dont care
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
3:58 pm
kelevra -
Gone Viral
August 16th, 2009
3:59 pm
Every time Moylan pitches, an angel gets its wings.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
3:59 pm
Francoeur the rally starter.
Nice win, Mets. Good work.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
3:59 pm
Mets win!!!
Random
August 16th, 2009
4:00 pm
McFann ;Ô; (August 16th, 2009 2:48 pm): “…though I know most girls want to be younger…”
No, most girls (and boys) want to be older.
Most women (and men) want to be younger.
You’ll find out for yourself soon enough.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
4:00 pm
Metropolitans!
cabravesfan
August 16th, 2009
4:01 pm
Great song choice DOB! My all time favorite Elvis song
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
4:01 pm
yang started to feel that pressure
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
4:02 pm
Yay Mutts!
Heath
August 16th, 2009
4:02 pm
Heath
August 16th, 2009
3:59 pm
Mets win!!!
Shame on me… Meant to say:
Giants lose!!!!!
Bravesfan1984
August 16th, 2009
4:02 pm
mets beat sf
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
4:03 pm
haha…..frenchy saw ten ptches total in for at-bats…god love him
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
4:03 pm
Bobby’s Cox………..I’m not saying that Brian McCann is complaining about his contract. I’m sure that he is content to be playing near his family and with the security that the 2007 contract provides him.
However, not all players are looking to take less money for security. Francoeur obviously has gambled. And to be honest, it may pay off for him.
Brian McCann signed his contract before the 2007 season. He got a $1mil signing bonus, a 2007 salary of $500K, 2008 salary of $800K, and a 2009 salary of $3.5 mil. That’s a total of $5.8 mil for McCann from years 2-4.
Jeff Francoeur earned $427K in 2007, $460K in 2008, and $3.375 mil in 2009. That’s a total of $4.26 mil from years 2-4.
McCann earned $1.55 mil more than Francoeur in years 2-4. However, next year, McCann is scheduled to make $5.5 mil. If the Mets offer Francoeur arbitration (and it looks like they will. From the look of things, the NY media loves Francoeur), then Francoeur could very easily double his salary and get awarded between $7-8 mil in arbitration.
To be conservative, let’s say that Francoeur gets $7 mil next year. He will make $1.5 more than McCann in year 5. In 2011, McCann is slated to earn $6.5 mil. Meanwhile, if Francoeur can put together a decent year next year (I know, a big if, but still……..I hate to say this………possible), then he can get another raise to over $10 mil. If that happens, then Francoeur will have earned at least $3.5 mil more than Brian McCann in years 2-6.
Also, while Francoeur will be a free agent after the 2011 season, the Braves have McCann under contract for 2012 at $8.5 mil. A lot can happen between now and then, however given how the Mets like to hand out “big” contracts…….it is not stretching the realm of reality that Francoeur can secure a big free agent contract. All this, despite the fact that McCann is a far “superior” hitter than Jeff Francoeur.
The Braves have a $12 mil option on McCann for the 2013 season. 4 years from now, $12 mil for a power hitting catcher will be a good bargain. As it stands right now, Francoeur will have a hard time ever making $12 mil in a season. However, for a player like Escobar and Jurrjens, if they keep playing the way they are capable of doing, $12 mil will seem like an “insult” to them. And seeing that, it is easy to see how difficult a time the Braves will have when it comes to locking up Escobar, Jurrjens, Tommy Hanson, and if he proves himself, Jason Heyward.
You have to take emotion out of it and look at it logically.
Again, I’m not saying that Brian McCann didnt do the right thing I’m just trying to give you some insight into the “motive” of a player who wants to “get paid”. Bringing up the Francoeur-McCann earnings shows a player who is better than Francoeur (like Escobar and Jurrjens) that if a BUM like Francoeur can end up making more than Brian McCann over a 6 year period…..then there is no telling what they (Escobar and Jurrjens) can make if they play the arbitration game and not give up a year of free agency.
How hard is that to understand?
njbraves
August 16th, 2009
4:04 pm
Now maybe everyone will shut up about the overuse of the bullpen. I doubt it though.
Brandon from Warner Robins
August 16th, 2009
4:06 pm
Good Post, Paul @ 4:03
njbraves
August 16th, 2009
4:06 pm
Paul Lentz…who cares how much Francouer makes next year??? He’s not our problem anymore. You’ve been posting the same exact argument for over two days…give it up.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
4:07 pm
YANG!
McFann ;Ô;
August 16th, 2009
4:08 pm
Thanks for the new Blog, Chief!
joe im just curious…what the heck is that symbol next to your name supposed to be…? all i can think of is that it looks like a turtle
It is a turtle! To be exact, it’s a Rally Turtle. Last year, at the beginning of July, I found a turtle and typed a little thing about him on the Blog. The Braves were playing out West, and anway, the game started to get a little boring. Uga-brave mentioned my turtle, and the next thing you knew, the Braves had a rally. (BMac hit two solo-shots that night as well–the Braves won 9 to…3.)
The next morning I read the Night Blogging about “Rally McTurtle”, and then I figured out how to make a typie that looked like a turtle, so he stuck around.
(I also think of BMac as being like a turtle–slow, kinda shy, and always gives you all he’s got.
)
Random–
Good point…yah, I’m not a woman just yet. I’ll let that one wait a while…
Me, I’m cool with my age. Sometimes I do forget how old I am, though.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
4:08 pm
brandon from WR
im just going to take your word for it
McFann ;Ô;
August 16th, 2009
4:10 pm
Heath Shame on me… Meant to say: Giants lose!!!!!
Yeah, geez…you gotta watch that!
Who Am I
August 16th, 2009
4:10 pm
Blah…….Blah………….’blah’ ….Blah BLAH, blah blah “blah”. Blah, blahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblah… “blah”. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah? Blah blah “blah” blah blah blah “blah”, (blah blah blah blah blah).
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
4:11 pm
Paul,
I think you’re getting WAY ahead of yourself to think the Mets are going to offer Jeff F. arbitration. I hope they do. I’m not going to lie.
But it’s an enormous ‘if.’
I couldn’t imagine spending in the neighborhood of 8 million dollars for an OBP of less than .300 and OPS hovering around .700.
Plus, it’s the risk-reward nature of contracts. McCann, as a catcher, is far more likely to suffer a serious injury than Francoeur was.
There was no guarantee when he signed his deal that he would stay (relatively) healthy and become a perennial all-star. He could’ve hit .200 in 2007 and been out of baseball in 2008, and he’d still be getting paid.
Francoeur took a risk and made chump money for two years (again, relatively speaking) and now may, MAY, get a nice pay day. Or he might be released and never come anywhere close to making what McCann did.
We’ll see.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
4:11 pm
Well another Heyward post can’t hurt.
Aside from all the Economic issues and statistics of why or why not, One point that is my biggest factor to consider this:
The Dude is a GAMER, how many of you have played on or been closely involved with a team over the years to see that spirit that a special player brings to a team. Just recently Wellman (his coach) said him showing up at Mississippi has brought a winning presence to the team , having him made everyone better. That’s the big difference you will see when he makes it, he has tools, attitude and presence. All qualities of a winner. The same big game attitude that everyone saw with Tommy Gun. We have had pitchers who had skills, Hitters who had skills and where are they now? We have had a few keepers.
The whole baseball world sees it, his coaches declare it, and time will defend it.
You can’t rationalize that aspect of a player, can’t chart that , you measure it by the accolades, awards and championships he gets over the years . I will be happy if they don’t bring him up till spring, I will buy a jersey and a few tickets if he makes it this playoff season.
Phils, Mets, Marlins ,Nats all lose when he begins here, just like with Hanson.
Folks we Win either way now or spring. That’s what so good about it.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
4:13 pm
Random…
“from August 13th, 2009 12:28 pm:
Tomahawkin (August 12th, 2009 7:27 pm): “You wanna Raise Me in my saying that Chipper hasn’t been clutch this year…?”
What does that even mean — “Raise Me”? Is it some kind of a trick question? (Like, “Who was US civil rights leader MLK named for?)
Or since you emptily claim that Chipper hasn’t been “clutch” (which you decline to define), are you now simply trying to put the burden on me to disprove your baseless (at least, unsupported by you) claim?
Are you baiting me? That’s okay — I will rise.
I’ve already pointed out to you (and you were unable to refute) the fact that “Chipper has no more control over who’s on base in front of him than he does in ‘deciding’ in which Plate Appearances he’s going to hit a home run.”
That’s the “reasoning” portion of the argument — here’re the “facts” about what Chipper does do when he’s at bat with runners on base::
Chipper has had 417 Plate Appearances this season, during 187 of which there have been runners on base — a total of 242 runners on base during 187 PAs.
Of those 242 baserunners, Chipper has driven in 38 for an OBI percentage of 15.70%. This is good for 3rd place among Braves (minimum 300 PAs) behind McCann, who has driven in 44 baserunners of 275 on base during 199 PAs (16.00%) and Escobar, who has driven in 49 baserunners of 240 on base during 174 PAs (20.42%!). Garrett Anderson is 4th at 15.35% and Martin Prado is next with 14.15%.
Of all NL third basemen with at least 300 Plate Appearances, Chipper is 4th in OBI percentage, behind PSandoval (17.71%), PFeliz (16.67%) and CBlake (16.35%), and ahead of IStewart 15.15% and KKouzmanoff (14.85%). RZimmerman is 7th (14.33%) and DWright is 9th (13.95%).
So, Chipper is top three in “clutchimosiness” among the Braves, and top four among all NL third basemen.
Now, let’s see yours.”
Dude You Know as well as I know that Chipper has been far from clutch this year, especially hitting with runners on base during the late innings. If the braves make the playoffs this year he needs to come correct like he did in 1999
Plus Those stats that you threw up at me were moot. BTW because those situations in which he hits with runners on base do not subtract to the stats in which he hits with R.I.S.P. And better yet hitting with R.I.S.P. from the seventh inning on
You know as well as I know that Chipper has been far from MVP caliber during games from the 7th inning On…
Oh yeah I’m not hating on him but that’s how its been for the last year
Where You At…?
Soph
August 16th, 2009
4:14 pm
lol McFann, I saw the posts about everyone’s age. If it makes you feel better, I thought you were 18 or 19. I was pretty close.
And, T’Hawkin my bad. I thought you were like 35.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
4:14 pm
chilidog–yep, can’t analyze contracts like that in a vacuum. Plus, had Francoeur began his career with any other team, he’d likely have been sent down more than once (and possibly non-tendered), making his likely arbitration value less.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
4:15 pm
njbraves……….dude, my 4:03pm posting wasnt so much about Francoeur……as it was about trying to explain the difficult time that the Braves will have in trying to offer a “Brian McCann” type contract to our young players like Yunel Escobar, Jair Jurrjens, Tommy Hanson, and possibly Jason Heyward (he still needs to prove that he can rake ML pitching), in order to get them to give up their salary arbitration years and a possible year or two of free agency.
The comparisons of the McCann/Francoeur earnings are things that our youngsters who are more talented than Jeff Francoeur play attention to, especially their agents.
The reason I brought this up is because a number of people on here keep making reference to calling up Jason Heyward right now…….OR having him make the 2010 opening day roster. The economics of such a move would cost the Braves millions. Plus, the “idea” of assuming that the Braves are going to lock up Heyward is, at best, very premature.
If Heyward is indeed a stud like many of you think he is, then it is going to take MUCH MORE than a “Brian McCann contract” to get him to give up his arbitration years.
Doesn't Matter Who You Are
August 16th, 2009
4:16 pm
Who Am I
Whoever you are, you are quite a bit more annoying than the person you are imitating. So…stop.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
4:16 pm
Brandon from Warner Robins……thanks for the props with your 4:06pm posting.
Lew
August 16th, 2009
4:17 pm
That song will always remind me of the made for TV movie with Kurt Russell (don’t laugh-he was freaking fantastic) as Elvis. He and his band are practicing the song as Priscilla is out of their sight listening and you can tell she’s relating to the lyrics in a really personal manner. Apparently they broke up not too long afterwards. It’s a great movie and is highly recommended.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
4:17 pm
McFann -
Sorry, momentary lapse of sanity there….
njbraves
August 16th, 2009
4:20 pm
Paul Lentz…I know what you’re posting about, but do you have to post about it 50 times a day??
Brian the Brain
August 16th, 2009
4:20 pm
Since Florida and Colorado are playing a double header, if Florida beats Colorado twice, and the Braves win…the Braves would be behind both Florida and Colorado by 1.5 games. Somebody check my math and see if that’s right.
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
4:20 pm
cabravesfan – that song came out the year I began obsessively listening to music, so I heard it quite often on the radio that summer (of course, I was only 4 or 5 at the time)
Paddy?
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
4:22 pm
chilidog75……….again, I didnt say that Brian McCann was foolish to sign the contract back in 2007. I’m saying that the fact that a BUM like Jeff Francoeur could make more than McCann in years 2-6 WILL NOT be lost on players like Escobar, Jurrjens, Hanson, and potentially Heyward.
If the Mets can sign a BUM like Oliver Perez to a 3 year $36 mil contract…..then it would not be a stretch that they would offer Francoeur arbitration. So knowing that, $7-8 mil is very possible for Francoeur in 2010. If they feel that they can build a marketing capaign around Francoeur, especially given how the NY media has responded to him, they may even offer him a 3 or 4 year contract.
Again, we are talking about the METS.
Let me ask you this: Do you think that Escobar and Jurrjens would be smart to accept a “Brian McCann type contract”?
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
4:23 pm
And Please People If we lose Tonight…
Please Refrain from saying “Season Over” knowing that we have 6 more games against the phillies and our last 10 days of the season favor us
I don’t mind people calling Ballgame in the fifth because this offense is so incnsistant but If people want to call “Season Over” In August then get your carcas off the Hooooo-Trrraaaaiiinnnn (Bandwagon) and go to the Falcons/Bulldogs Blogs….
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
4:24 pm
By the way,
Is it pretty much agreed upon that Hanley Ramirez is the second-best player in baseball?
The guy is 3 for 5 today, with a double and a home run, and is now hitting .357 with 18 home runs, 82 RBIs, 22 stolen bases and has an OPS of .992.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
4:25 pm
Brian the Brain, the good thing is we would be 1 back in the loss column if all that happens.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
4:25 pm
njbraves………if you dont know what I’m posting about, then you should refrain from commenting on it.
At least I take the time to read a posting before I reply to it.
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
4:25 pm
Who was that rooting for Paddy? Sorry, buddy.
joe
August 16th, 2009
4:25 pm
harrington is done
cabravesfan
August 16th, 2009
4:25 pm
VJ-
that was back before you saw the error of your ways now wasn’t it? And how did you start “obsessively” listening to Elvis when you were that young? (because I know you would never deceive the blog about your age now would you?? )
cabravesfan
August 16th, 2009
4:26 pm
Nice chip there Paddy…
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
4:27 pm
Soph…?
LOL, What the Hell, 35?
35, lol I feel degraded…lol
You seem like Your like 27-30, No…?
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
4:28 pm
chilidog–given what position he plays, an argument can certainly be made that he’s a lot closer in value to Pujols than most fans would think as well.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
4:28 pm
quintuple-bogey for Harrington………..that is an 8 on a par 3. John Daly like.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
4:28 pm
joe -
That was just awful… just like last week when he was playnig golf about 40 minutes from my house.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
4:29 pm
Tomahawkin: I’m guessing mid 20’s for you.
Soph: Mid to late 20’s.
What about for me everyone?
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
4:29 pm
Ouch Paddy. Just…ouch.
Go…well, just lose Tiger.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
4:30 pm
Gonna Be a close and dramatic game tonight… “Bank On It!”
We Will beat Cy Happ Tonight if we do the following things…
1) Stop swinging for the Fences, Nuff Said we are not in Philly! It seems like with the big crowds our hitters keep swinging for the fences trying to impress cause everyone knows that Chicks dig the longball
2) Make Cy Happ Work! Work the counts so that we can get our licks against Chan Ho Park and his Posse!
B-Macc Made King Cole Hamels Work Yesterday by making him throw around 30 pitches.! Nuff Respect to B-Macc for doing that! What B-Macc did doesn’t show up in the box score but It was a difference in the game
Soph
August 16th, 2009
4:30 pm
lol, I said my bad T’Hawkin. Nah, in all honestly I thought you were 30 at the oldest. I just turned 26 last month.
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 16th, 2009
4:31 pm
Tiger in the sand?
No birdies on par 3’s ALL week?
Guess he does bleed red afterall.
Mid Town Joe
August 16th, 2009
4:31 pm
DOB Can you set-up a seperate blog for the Journalism Majors?
Soph
August 16th, 2009
4:32 pm
Yup, Bird and Indian very good – I’m 26. I would guess you are about 21-25. Am I close?
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 16th, 2009
4:32 pm
I’ll be at the game again tonight.
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
4:32 pm
cabravesfan – darling, I said obsessively listening to music – Elvis just was part of the vast panoply of music I heard (too bad I was too young to make the hundred-fifty mile trip to Bethel 40 years ago this week). And as I look back at my post, perhaps there was a 1missing once or twice – my typing skills are not as good as they used to be.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
4:32 pm
Fish really putting it on the Rocks… 10-3 bases loaded still…. for something like the 6th time today.
Mr. Enigma
August 16th, 2009
4:34 pm
DOB
It’s J.A. Happ, not “A.J. Happ”.
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
4:35 pm
Tiger tried to pull a Paddy…
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 16th, 2009
4:35 pm
DOB, drop by and see me, aisle 323, row 1, seats 101,2,3,4.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
4:35 pm
Paul,
Nope. I don’t think they would be smart to accept that deal. But they aren’t catchers — who rarely, if ever, get the big money.
When are Yunel and JJ set to go to arbitration?
lexbrave
August 16th, 2009
4:37 pm
actually by my math the braves can’t end up 2 games out in the wild card tonight but could actually get within 1 and 1/2… the rockies and marlins are playing a double header..
so by my math if the braves win and the marlins sweep the double header then they will move into a tie for 1st in the wc at 64-54 and the braves would be 2 games out in the win column and 1 out in the loss column (1 1/2 out)..if they split the double header then the rockies would end the day at 64-53 and the giants and fish would be tied for 2nd at 63-54 and the braves would be 3 games out in the win column and 2 out i the loss column (2 1/2 out)
i think that make
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
4:37 pm
Soph: <21
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
4:37 pm
Soph
Ha Ha, I’m at the quarter century mark, so it’s all Good!
D.O.B. is old enough to be my daddy, lol
J/K D.O.B.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
4:37 pm
chilidog–Yunel and JJ make the league min next year and go to arb in 2011. But then again, they’d get a contract a bit different than McCann’s–they’d get one more similar to Prince Fielder’s, in that they’d have a good idea of their arb values going in and they’d sign for something similar to what the two parties agree the player would get in arbitration.
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 16th, 2009
4:37 pm
Somebody forgot to tell Y.E. Yang he’s suppose to melt in his presence.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
4:38 pm
I’m now rooting for Soren Kjeldsen.
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
4:39 pm
LINEUP:
1. Infante, 2B
2. Prado, 1B
3. Chipper, 3B
4. McCann, C
5. Escobar, SS
6. Anderson, LF
7. Diaz, RF
8. Church, CF
9. Vazquez, your starting pitcher
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
4:39 pm
Steve,
The guy is flat-out unbelievable. I don’t know how good he is defensively, but man, he’s an offensive force.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
4:39 pm
B & I – no way! I really thought you were older than 21. Ok, then I’m going to go with 18?
cabravesfan
August 16th, 2009
4:39 pm
VJ-
perhaps? I think that might be a possibility
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 16th, 2009
4:40 pm
Plenty of ying left in Yang.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
4:40 pm
chil
hanley is definitely the second best player, with as much as he has improved his defense and the fact that dropping him to the three hole hasnt hurt his running game ( on pace for 30 steals) guy is a monster
Soph
August 16th, 2009
4:40 pm
Thanks for the lineup DOB!
Day off for Roachy, I see.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
4:41 pm
chilidog–he’s not been good according to UZR, but I’d be more interested to see how scouts grade him out defensively. Probably not much more than a 50 defender I’d say.
nolie
August 16th, 2009
4:41 pm
But let’s not be dragging Albert Einstein into it, LOL, when the concept alluded to by the poster above has absolutely nothing to do with baseball as a game. (SCOOTS)
yeah I laugh every time some moron trying to show of posts that. Baseball is the one place where you can indeed expect different things to happen each time you do the same thing. Physical sciences it ain’t. I’ve said the same thing here B4, but not so eloquently.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
4:41 pm
Soph: I’m just getting my license. I’ve hidden it long enough. lol
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
4:41 pm
I’m now rooting for Soren Kjeldsen. – Steve from OH
I’m secretly rooting for my fellow Scandinavians….now that Lucas is falling off.
Efrim
August 16th, 2009
4:42 pm
Top three players in baseball:
Pujols
Mauer
Utley
I’m not taking into consideration age in this. But overall, these three are the best, in my opinion. Is Hanley Ramirez still as bad a defender as he used to be? Can’t imagine the guy got that much better. I’m sure he’ll end up at 3rd or LF before his career is over.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
4:42 pm
Bobby takes LaRoche out against the lefty (not going to argue that)…. but still thinks its wise to put McCann in the 4-hole against a lefty? Would be better if he just swapped McCann and Escobar (so says the numbers).
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
4:42 pm
wow a lineup with only three lefties…how many times has that happened this year
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
4:43 pm
Good to see Prado in there tonight.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
4:45 pm
Yeah, Chase Utley is seriously the most underrated player in the game today, Efrim. I’d forgotten about him. I would say he’s definitely a more valuable player than Han-Ram. He’s probably pretty close to Pujols in value as well, I’d say.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
4:46 pm
I tell ya what, the Yang kid has been pretty impressive.
I get so tired of seeing these weak-minded guys who are paired with Tiger just imploding on themselves in the final round.
He’s actually out-played him so far.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
4:46 pm
I like Infante Leading off But I want Roachy in there because he has been Clowning over the last 10 days…
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
4:46 pm
hanley has 8 errors this year, yunel has 12….now i know yunel gets to more balls and is actually a better defender but hanley has improved greatly and his getting closer to a flawless player. and pujols mauer and utley will never have his speed ( utley is the closiest)
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
4:47 pm
Add to that I want Loaf Sandwiched between Hoss and B-Macc!
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
4:47 pm
Steve,
If you were starting a franchise. Who would you take? Ramirez or Utley?
McFann ;Ô;
August 16th, 2009
4:48 pm
Soph If it makes you feel better, I thought you were 18 or 19. I was pretty close.
Haha! Like REAL close…You’re good.
Heath Sorry, momentary lapse of sanity there….
I guess so.
The Bird and Indian I’m just getting my license. I’ve hidden it long enough. lol
Ha! I don’t even have my learner’s permit!
I’m so bad…
Soph
August 16th, 2009
4:49 pm
B & I – awww, I was way off. I just saw a previous post where T’Hawkin thought you were 40! That’s funny. Congrats on getting your license by the way! Do you have a car ready to go once you have your license?
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
4:49 pm
McFann ;Ô;: But I think I’m younger than you?
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
4:49 pm
kelevra–Hanley’s defense has never been considered good by scouts (IIRC) and I’d be really surprised if he grades out as anything more than a 50 or 55 defender (though I haven’t seen him play enough at all to make my own judgment; grain of salt).
Given position and defense, I’d take Utley over Hanley right now (h/t Efrim).
McFann ;Ô;
August 16th, 2009
4:49 pm
Efrin Top three players in baseball: Pujols…Mauer…Utley
Heywards Heroes
August 16th, 2009
4:49 pm
Im digging this lineup
nolie
August 16th, 2009
4:49 pm
’m on record as saying, I think Heyward will be here in a couple weeks. (KC)
Hot Damn! I’m on record as saying he won’t. We got us a controversy here. May the best man win.
BTW good to see you back since they started winning. The blog needs your optimism more when they are going bad though.
Brian the Brain
August 16th, 2009
4:50 pm
Oh God I just realized…..we’re going to have to listen to Joe Morgan tonight.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
4:50 pm
Soph: I haven’t quite gotten it yet. I’m close though. I do have a nice Ford Ranger my dad had that I will be able to use. Yeah Tomahawkin was off just a little bit.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
4:51 pm
chilidog–probably Utley (given identical contracts and club control). I really dig his all-around game. Not a knock on Hanley at all.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
4:52 pm
McFann – I’m impressed, no learners? Most teenagers your age are all over the DMV as soon as they turn 15/16. My friend was the same way though. She got her license when she was 21.
18 Wheels of Love
August 16th, 2009
4:53 pm
Gotta have Rochey in there…big game, gotta play your A lineup. I don’t get it.
The A Bomb
August 16th, 2009
4:53 pm
It’s not the appearances that has me worried about Moylan.
It’s the yips he gets in key situations sometimes. You never know which Moylan will show up — the wicked breaking ball Moylan or the righthanded batters box Moylan.
He’s definitely an EKG pitcher — makes the heart rate fluctuate.
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
4:53 pm
Brian – I guess the Brain is a little slow today…
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
4:53 pm
Steve From Oh
I will Co-Sign to your post on Utley being the most underrated player in the game
He’d Be Bigger than Pay-Rod If he was with the yankees Thanks to BSPN…
I think Jason Werth is underated as well…Even if his stats are inflated somewhat becuase he plays half his games at CBP
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
4:54 pm
let hanley play in that ball park between two mvp winners in the lineup and there would be no debate….hanley does more with less in a pitchers park
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
4:54 pm
That’s not considering age either, chili.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
4:54 pm
Luck, lukcy bounce there for Yang…
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
4:54 pm
Golf gods are on Yang’s side!
Heath
August 16th, 2009
4:55 pm
…and even luckier for Tiger! lol
Efrim
August 16th, 2009
4:55 pm
McFann, I think Heap is a Top-15 player in baseball, which is pretty darn good. Just not top three, and he isn’t better than Mauer. But that really isn’t a knock on McCann.
McFann ;Ô;
August 16th, 2009
4:56 pm
The Bird and Indian–
You prob’ly are…Hee hee, but I still gotta
finish readingread that crazy manuel thingy (”Manuel”? Yuck…). Think I’m gonna “get it” pretty soon if I don’t read the book…for one, need that ID to take the SAT (oh, yeah, that’s a real motivator…).Seriously, though…I like cars (LOVE the Honda CRV) but driving kinda scares the life outta me.
Soph–
Thanks!
21? Ha! Bet I cann hold out till at least 25…
Heath
August 16th, 2009
4:56 pm
Florida wins… Braves now only 2.5 back in the WC.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
4:56 pm
and dont forget about longoria either
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
4:56 pm
Steve,
Fair enough. I’d take Ramirez because I think he’s a once-in-a-generation type of offensive talent. But I understand the Utley choice. Guy is terrific.
I will say this — I’d be interested to see what Han Ram’s numbers would look like if he played in Utley’s ballpark for 81 games.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
4:56 pm
Great. They had to remind me of Sergio’s choke last year.
Brian the Brain
August 16th, 2009
4:57 pm
Vinings Jim,
Yeah…just a bit.
McFann ;Ô;
August 16th, 2009
4:57 pm
Efrim–
Yeah, I know…I know…
he isn’t better than Mauer.
Yelgth.
Uknown Hinson
August 16th, 2009
4:58 pm
Hey DOB did you hear the Kingsized Orchestra play on the Regular Guys? I didn’t have a chance to go the show but they were pretty good on the radio. I think they’re from New Orleans.
Efrim
August 16th, 2009
4:58 pm
If we’re adding age and contract status into the equation, it’s Evan Longoria…..and I don’t even think it’s close.
nolie
August 16th, 2009
4:59 pm
Worst case scenario, Heyward does nothing more than spend a month as your 5th outfielder (KC)
worst case scenario is that once he is in the bigs I don’t think it’s possible to send him to AFL, which would be a heck of a lot more useful than him sitting around on his butt in Sept.
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
4:59 pm
I like Heap a lot, but a top 15′er?
Hilarious!
McFann ;Ô;
August 16th, 2009
4:59 pm
18 Wheels big game, gotta play your A lineup. I don’t get it.
Ya know what I don’t get…?
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
5:00 pm
I mean, besides the fact that the Blog won’t refresh…
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
5:00 pm
chilidog75…….Yunel, Jurrjens, and Prado are eligible for arbitration after 2010.
And I agree with you about catchers usually not getting big money. However, there have been people on here who feel that all Braves have to do is “offer” a “Brian McCann type contract” to a potential stud like Jason Heyward and he will “jump” at it and sign the extension.
I know that we havent heard much about it, but I’d be willing to bet that Braves management has approached Jurrjens about a contract extension. Yet I’m sure that Jurrjens has been advised about the pros and cons of it. If the Braves end up renewing Jurrjens before Spring Training (meaning that they cant come to an agreement on a contract extension), then chances are that Jurrjens will do the arbitration thing during his arbitration years.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
5:00 pm
The A-Bomb!
Co-Sign, Petey-Pabb Has been Streaky as hell this Season…I just hope that he doesn’t tire out in September due to Bobby Over-Abusing him…
A "Nooner"?
August 16th, 2009
5:01 pm
. . . or “Afternoon Delite”?
I see CAB & VJ are already heavy into their “online rutting”.
Seriously, youse guys oughter rent a (chat)room, dontcha think?
Please.
Spare us.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
5:01 pm
Mixxo I like Heap a lot…
For real?
Random
August 16th, 2009
5:01 pm
Tomahawkin (August 16th, 2009 4:13 pm): “Dude You Know as well as I know that Chipper has been far from clutch this year, especially hitting with runners on base during the late innings.”
Prove it — which games? Which late innings? ‘Cause I don’t know that, and I sincerely doubt that you do. That’s just your belief.
“If the braves make the playoffs this year he needs to come correct like he did in 1999″
Not necessarily — there’s two dozen other players on the team.
“Plus Those stats that you threw up at me were moot.”
Stats are simply a measure of a player’s performance. They’re not “moot” — they accurately show how Chipper has performed with runners on base. Third on the Braves, and fourth among all NL third basemen.
“BTW because those situations in which he hits with runners on base do not subtract to the stats in which he hits with R.I.S.P. And better yet hitting with R.I.S.P. from the seventh inning on”
Then show me those stats — with RISP and/or from the 7th inning on. ‘Cause until you can, you’re just guessing, pulling stuff out of your butt and/or making it all up.
“You know as well as I know that Chipper has been far from MVP caliber during games from the 7th inning On…”
Nope — I don’t. Show me, if you can.
“Oh yeah I’m not hating on him but that’s how its been for the last year”
Prove it.
“Where You At…?”
?
PS: Btw, Who was US civil rights leader MLK named for?
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
5:02 pm
Chilidog–yeah, park adjust me before I choose, LOL!
Age is a big factor, and if I did use age, I’d probably take Hanley. Looking at these, they’re all (Hanely, Mauer, Utley) pretty equivalent hitters but Utley’s D is regarded as better. But if you look at the age comparisons, it’s Hanley hands-down. However, if I had to take one of them on my WS contending team next year, it’s Utley.
I’m not exactly sure if Mauer can keep hitting for as much power as he has been, but if he does, it’s probably him.
Can’t go wrong either way!
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
5:03 pm
Enter your comments here
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
5:03 pm
18 Wheels Of Love
“Gotta have Rochey in there…big game, gotta play your A lineup. I don’t get it.”
Co-Sign…Bobby has already made a dumb move and it ain’t even gametime yet
Efrim
August 16th, 2009
5:03 pm
I like Heap a lot, but a top 15′er?
I bet when he had a .950 OPS earlier in the year you wouldn’t think that’s so hilarious. He’s a catcher, that may throw the whole “value” thing off for some people.
Couch Tater
August 16th, 2009
5:03 pm
183-yd 9 iron. Yeah, but it was downhill.
(d@mn)
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
5:05 pm
Where’s that gofer from Caddyshack when you need him?
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
5:05 pm
For real? – McFann :Ô:
Yeah, really. A little above-avg. bat (sometimes), but a horrible defensive catcher. Terrible arm, can’t block the plate or shift to an errant pitch and has too many lapses back there.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
5:05 pm
effrim
yeah….if im starting a franchise tomorrow i take longoria over anyone (maybe lincecum if i wasnt sure he is going to have arm trouble soon)
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
5:09 pm
Paul , now that was a notable “short” post for you.
Fritzel
August 16th, 2009
5:10 pm
Any chance we get the game in tonight? The weather looks awful.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
5:10 pm
I think the Braves will reach a deal with JJ before next season starts
Innocent Bystander
August 16th, 2009
5:11 pm
Going to the game tonight with a bunch of guys. Should be a great time.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
5:12 pm
Random
Prove it — which games? Which late innings? ‘Cause I don’t know that, and I sincerely doubt that you do. That’s just your belief.
Belief My Yellow A..s, That’s fact most everyone on here who has watched the games can attest to that
“Then show me those stats — with RISP and/or from the 7th inning on. ‘Cause until you can, you’re just guessing, pulling stuff out of your butt and/or making it all up.”
Making It Up…? LOL what do I look like the BSPN page?
I don’t know If you have a man-crush or what…? But you know as well as everyone else does that Chipper has not earned the Self Proclaimed title of “Leader of this Team” let alone Team MVP
And I refuse to answer your last question because I refuse to turn this blog into that kind of race-card crap that is so existant on most of the blogs on the ajc
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
5:13 pm
ha…but ill take that infield
C mauer
1b pujols
2b utely
3b longoria
ss hanley
who’s in the outfield on that team
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
5:14 pm
A little above-avg. bat (sometimes), but a horrible defensive catcher. Terrible arm, can’t block the plate or shift to an errant pitch and has too many lapses back there
Just…no. McCann’s bat is (and always has been) way above average (2009 EqA .291, ditto career, .308 last year, not taking into account positional value either) and his defense is a lot better than you give him credit for. IIRC, his CS% is above 25%, meaning the other team loses net runs when they steal against him, and besides, the onus for caught stealings doesn’t reside entirely with the catcher. Plus, he does a very great job on the balls in fair territory (bunts, nubbers, etc.). As for blocking balls…he’s ok. Not great, but not awful either.
P.S.–fangraphs had him valued in the top 5 of players in MLB (includes performance, contract, position, etc. Pretty good, no?)
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
5:15 pm
‘Stros overtake the Brewers. Sweet!
Look for another Fielder meltdown directed at his pitching staff…….SOON!
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
5:15 pm
The storms are going to play into this game tonight, need to score quick and let Vasquez have a Complete game at 5 innings.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
5:16 pm
Mixxo A little above-avg. bat
Actually, it’s a lot above average sometimes, but whatever…
Terrible arm, can’t block the plate or shift to an errant pitch and has too many lapses back there.
Hey, guess what! Mauer has more PB than BMac this year! (7 for Joey, 5 for BMac) Fewer errors, but hey, just saying…
And he does not have a “terrible” arm. It’s his footwork…ya know, if second base was a little more towards first base, his arm would look a lot better.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
5:17 pm
Kelevra,
I would think Ryan Braun would be one. And of course, Jason Heyward. Let em bat eighth in that lineup —- there wouldnt be any pressure at all.
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
5:17 pm
A Nooner – jealous much?
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
5:20 pm
Steve from OH–
Bravo! Bravo! Couldn’t have said it better myself. Thanks, mann!
(His CS% is actually 22% if you don’t count the times the pitcher catches the guy, those times when umpires mess up on the call, or the times that the SS or 2B botches the tag…)
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
5:20 pm
Joe Mauer is better than B-Mac. There’s no doubt about that, obviously.
But put that in perspective. Joe Mauer might just be the best catcher in the history of baseball. So there’s no shame in not being as good as an all-time great, which Mauer most certainly is.
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
5:21 pm
Good job, Tiger…
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
5:21 pm
McFann–that stuff don’t count. What is the overall number of runners that have been caught stealing against us this year?
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
5:21 pm
Mixxo: You never fail making yourself sound like an idiot. I’m looking forward to tonight since you will be watching your little league team instead of the Braves.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
5:21 pm
chil
i would take braun, ethier, and kemp and be very happy with my outfield
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
5:23 pm
Man, one of those marshalls almost got a Tiger tee shot right in the face. Wow.
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
5:24 pm
The Bird and Indian –
Son, move along little boy and STFU.
My team doesn’t play till the 21st. Idiot!
RC
August 16th, 2009
5:24 pm
Everyone keep in mind that Jurrjens is a Scott Boras client. So the odds of him “jumping” at a long-term extension…..well, let’s just say I’ll take the “under.”
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
5:24 pm
Kelevra,
In all honesty though, with that infield, we could throw Pete Orr, Pete Incaviglia and Pete Townsend in the outfield and do all right for ourselves.
Orr would just have to cover a lot of ground.
Couch Tater
August 16th, 2009
5:25 pm
I think the Braves will reach a deal with JJ before next season starts
I hope you are correct, but with Scott Boras as his agent…
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
5:25 pm
Mixxo–hey, it doesn’t take a 40-year old man to figure out that you’re off base with your McCann argument.
Seriously, people here just don’t understand what an average player is, and therefore what an above-average player is, and don’t really get positional adjusment either.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
5:27 pm
chil
or just put victorino out there by himself
Random
August 16th, 2009
5:27 pm
Tomahawkin (August 16th, 2009 5:12 pm): “And I refuse to answer your last question because I refuse to turn this blog into that kind of race-card crap that is so existant on most of the blogs on the ajc”
No, there’s no “race-card” about it — it’s just a neat little trick question involving some little known trivia about Dr King’s name.
(Actually, it’s a double trick question — one is at about the 4th grade level, and one is at about the 8th grade level.)
The “obvious” (though incorrect answer) is that he was named for Martin Luther, the famous Protestant reformer.
But the real answers are not racist, I assure you.
PS: as for the rest of your comment, you are so full of siht. (And we were not discussing whether or not Chipper was the “team leader” or “team MVP” — just whether he has been “unclutch” this year. Which you have proven utterly incapable of disproving, though you repeat it incessantly.)
NORRIS
August 16th, 2009
5:28 pm
QUESTION?
Why is it that Bobby Cox never fails to take out laroche or anyone else on our team when a lefty is pitching. But yet chooses to never change his pitchers when it benefits him that way.
Just the other night he chose to take out Gonzalez when he would have faced Howard in the top of the ninth. Instead he brings in Soriano to face Howard. (a righty pitching to a lefty) He uses this philosophy for his hitters but not his pitchers. We should be up in this series 2 games to none.
Brandon from Warner Robins
August 16th, 2009
5:28 pm
Mark Bowman has posted a new lineup via twitter
New Braves lineup: Infante 4, Anderson 7, Chipper 5, McCann 2, Escobar 6, Diaz 9, LaRoche 3, Church 8, Vazquez 1
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
5:30 pm
Garret Anderson batting second? I might faint…
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
5:33 pm
I think the Braves will reach a deal with JJ before next season starts
let me say I HOPE the Braves try hard to do that , the longer it goes the harder it wil be with Boras ,thats why I think it will happen quick.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
5:33 pm
Random
“PS: as for the rest of your comment, you are so full of siht. (And we were not discussing whether or not Chipper was the “team leader” or “team MVP” — just whether he has been “unclutch” this year. Which you have proven utterly incapable of disproving, though you repeat it incessantly.)”
I’m Full Of Siht….? Good! And you ain’t down with that then “I’ve Got Two Words For Ya…!”
The Truth hurts bro. Everyone on here knows that our “Self Proclaimed leader” is having an off year nuff said…
Chipper is the face of the team but he doesn’t come through in close games and clutch situations like he used to 10 years ago when he was MVP
NORRIS
August 16th, 2009
5:35 pm
so which line up is it?
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
5:36 pm
bogey
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
5:38 pm
Why Do People Hate on B-Macc’s Defense of throwing out baserunners when Our pitching staff is among the worst in baseball as far as holding runners on…
Chalk that up to McDowell…
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
5:38 pm
Steve from OH–
Our pitchers and BMac together have caught 19 outta 76 base-runners, exactly 25%.
Brandon–
Dang…when I saw “new lineup”, and then the number 5 before BMac name…
Ah, but no. That’s for Chipper’s position…
Where’s Prado???
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
5:39 pm
For some reason, Direct TV isnt showing any of the Marlins-Rockies games. It says it’s supposed to be on channel 745-1, however all I get is the Direct TV logo.
Are any of you who have the MLB Extra Innings package on Direct TV able to watch the Marlins-Rockies game?
NORRIS
August 16th, 2009
5:40 pm
has this new lineup been verified?
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
5:40 pm
Tomahawkin–
Oh, I don’t know…BMac makes a couple bad throws and everybody thinks he’s horrible.
HuffBraves
August 16th, 2009
5:43 pm
Prado said he isn’t feeling dizzy like yesterday. but he has been scratched. LaRoche at 1B.
New Braves lineup: Infante 4, Anderson 7, Chipper 5, McCann 2, Escobar 6, Diaz 9, LaRoche 3, Church 8, Vazquez 1
http://twitter.com/MLBBowman
Brandon from Warner Robins
August 16th, 2009
5:44 pm
Im going off of what Mark has tweeted…
Heres another tweet from Mark about 20 min ago – Prado said he isn’t feeling dizzy like yesterday. but he has been scratched. LaRoche at 1B.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
5:44 pm
Rocks trying to exact some revenge early in this game… 3-0
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
5:45 pm
Looking at the weather, steady stream of stuff moving NNW. Looks like the wind will be blowing out tonight. Bodes well for our warning track power!
http://weather.msn.com/localmaps.aspx?wealocations=wc:USGA0060&q=Bonaire%2c+GA+forecast:localmaps
njbraves
August 16th, 2009
5:46 pm
Paul Lentz….I know exactly what you’re posting about…you’ve been doing it for 3 days. How the hell do you know if the Braves have approached JJ about a contract?? You talk like you were in on the meeting with JJ and the Braves. Some guys want the security of the multi- year, guaranteed deal. look at what Longoria signed with the Rays. I’m not sure of the specifics, but I think he only makes $3million a year, which is obviously insane. However, if he gets hurt and can never play again, he gets all the remaining money on the deal. It really is a case by case thing. Because JJ has Boras for an agent, I hihgly doubt he will be signing a deal any time soon.
njbraves
August 16th, 2009
5:50 pm
What’s with all the Chipper bashing?? The guy sees about 2 pitches a game that he can actually drive. Obviously he;s not the player he was 10 years ago, but who is?? Ask any opposing manager about who they don’t want to see up there late in the game…they will all say Chip.
nolie
August 16th, 2009
5:50 pm
McFann, I think Heap is a Top-15 player in baseball, which is pretty darn good. Just not top three, and he isn’t better than Mauer. But that really isn’t a knock on McCann. (EFRIM)
wasn’t he just ranked 66th or 89th or some such? top 15? Sorry, not even close IMO
Chris
August 16th, 2009
5:52 pm
I’d like to reiterate what RC said about JJ – he’s a Boras client. I like JJ and with him having grown up a Braves fan I think that’ll help. But the chances of him going ahead and signing a long term deal are about the same as the Nationals playing in the World Series this year. JJ will go arb at least a couple of times and then they will evaluate where he’s at – if he continues to be a guy who goes 6-7 innings every time out with 7ks and 1-2 runs given up then he will command an annual salary of 10-12 million when that time comes. So whether the Braves retain his services will depend upon the finances of the team. If we win a lot and get the city excited that = more butts in seats, ergo we maybe can afford him.
We do nothing with JJ going into next year because we’ve already got to figure out the finances of a rotation that potentially may include Hudson, Lowe, Vas, KK. Once at least two of those guys are cleared off the books we can maybe look at Hanson/JJ contracts.
In the mean time my vote is that we, as fans, don’t worry about finances and next years moves until the offseason. Let’s get hyped about beating the Phillies tonight. Any chance we can give Victorino a laxative or something and get him out of there?
And to add to the discussion about best player/who you build a franchise around – depends on the kind of team you want – do you want a power team or a speed team and where you are playing. Hanley Ramierez is a good place to start – I second that vote – his power stats would go nuts if he played somewhere besides Landshark Stadium. Although I’d be willing to take a Rollins at SS just because of the intangibles & winning pedigree.
dgd
August 16th, 2009
5:52 pm
Great Elvis song, though I’m partial to “Can’t Help Falling in Love With You.” An Elvis impersonator sang that one to me when I was 8 months pregnant and big as a barn and feeling, well, rather unattractive. Guess our favorites are often so because of context…
KC
August 16th, 2009
5:53 pm
Paul Lentz: “KC………you are simply ignoring the economic impact of calling him up now, as opposed to waiting until June 2010 to call him up.”
No, I am not ignoring the economic impact at all. I’ve addressed it.
If the Braves feel fairly certain that Heyward can have an impact in April, there’s a very good chance we’ll see him in the Atlanta lineup on opening day. The Braves have done this with rookies many times before (not waiting until June). If a guy can help you win even 3 more games in April and May than you would’ve won without him… that could be the difference in the division.
I have said numerous times that IF the Braves feel confident that Heyward will be on the opening day roster next year, there’s no financial reason NOT to call him up in a week or two.
But if they have any doubts that he’ll be in the opening day lineup next year… well then, I would agree that it makes no sense to call him up.
Personally, I think his performance this season, possibly this winter (Arizona Fall League?), and next spring are going to make it very difficult to NOT have him in the lineup next April… which is why I think it make sense to call him up this year. But we’ll see.
KC
August 16th, 2009
5:53 pm
Hmmm… not sure why everything in my last post wound up italicized. Weird.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
5:54 pm
Nolie,
Yeah he was ranked in the 80s by an SI writer.
Is Joe Posnanski THE authority on such matters?
I don’t think McCann is in the top 15 myself, but he’s definitely better than 84 or whatever he was ranked, in my opinion. He’s the second-best hitter in the major leagues, at a premium defensive position. That’s an incredibly valuable asset to have.
Top 15? Probably not. Top 50? Without a doubt.
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
5:54 pm
Doesn’t matter if GA is batting second or eighth, Happ is tough,tough. No way we lose with our MVP on the mound, though. The Braves have enough in that lineup to squeeze out a few runs at most, but I’ll bet Javy out pitches this kid. Watch and see.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
5:54 pm
If a guy can help you win even 3 more games in April and May than you would’ve won without him… that could be the difference in the division.
Only the very best of players would, empirically, be worth that many wins over a two month span over a replacement player, much less an average duo like Diaz and Church.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
5:56 pm
nolie–not speakig for Efrim, but in terms of value (postion, contract, age), Mac is right up there IMO.
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
5:56 pm
Prado was still dizzy when he went to hit in the cage, so lineup’s changed and LaRoche is in.
1. Infante
2. Anderson (yes, batting second)
3. Chipper
4. McCann
5. Escobar
6. Diaz
7. LaRoche
8. Church
9. Vazquez
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
5:56 pm
njbraves…………..common sense tells me that Braves management has approached Jurrjens with a contract extension. I dont have to have “sat in” on team meetings to come to that conclusion, lol.
Jurrjens is a STUD. 23 years old, and 2 full seasons (soon to be) of really good pitching. Do you really think that the Braves havent tried to lock Jurrjens to a contract extension? The Braves would be FOOLS to not at least have already tried.
I realize that Scott Boras is his agent. But that doesnt mean that they wont at least try. I think that the Braves have seen enough of Jurrjens to know that he is someone they want on their team for years to come.
Frank Wren traded for Nate McClouth, who has a VERY team friendly contract. Wren was assisting Schuerholtz when he signed McCann to his extension in early 2007. Judging by the way Frank Wren has carried out his duties as GM…….why do you think that there would have to be any “guesswork” as to whether the Braves have already approached Jurrjens about an extension?
Dude, if you cant use some common sense to come to the obvious conclusion, then you arent very perceptive.
Johnny Quest (from WR, too)
August 16th, 2009
5:56 pm
Mixxo
Sounds like someone pissed in The Bird and the Indian’s corn flakes. Sounds like his band of 11/12 year olds got trounced by a superior team.
I hope it was WRALL.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
5:57 pm
yang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
5:57 pm
Finally.
Someone on the final day of a major, in the final pairing, out-playing Tiger Woods.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
5:57 pm
Mixxo: I thought I remembered you putting that it was the same night as the Sunday night baseball game. I wouldn’t want you to leave if you didn’t hate the entire Braves team.
nolie
August 16th, 2009
5:57 pm
and his defense is a lot better than you give him credit for. IIRC, his CS% is above 25% (STEVE)
no not really. as a former catcher I can tell you that he has a number of faults. He ain’t horrible but he could be a bunch better cause a lot of that could be fixable except for arm strength. He does not block well, he does not corral stray pitches well, he is constantly out of position with runners coming home and his footwork when throwing is erratic. His bat and his leadership of both the pitching staff and in the clubhouse are what drives his value, not his D.. CS is like RBI or ERA, depends WAY too much on externals.
Johnny Quest (from WR, too)
August 16th, 2009
5:58 pm
Rain is a coming. Two games on Monday.
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
5:58 pm
I had just talked to Prado and he said he was feeling better after waking up with headache. He finished a bottle of water, then went into cage and that’s where he got dizzy again.
“I don’t know what the problem is,” Cox said. “It’s a little worrisome now.”
KC
August 16th, 2009
5:59 pm
Why isn’t Bobby playing Kelly Johnson?????
I’m NOT suggesting we bump Prado and give him back the starting 2B job. Kelly is VERY streaky, but when he’s hot, he is as dangerous as they get… AND HE’S BEEN HOT LATELY!!! You have to find a way to get him in the lineup when he’s swinging it as he has.
Also, Bobby REFUSES to acknowledge the fact that KJ has hit .320 off lefties, and .188 off righties. BC still keeps him out of the lineup vs. lefties. Why won’t Bobby accept the numbers on this?? Damnit!! It’s asinine. KJ should be in the lineup tonight.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
5:59 pm
Prado still dizzy from heat?
What the f?
Not good.
joe
August 16th, 2009
5:59 pm
gotta love the korean bringing the heat on tiger with that clutch chip in EAGLE
18 Wheels of Love
August 16th, 2009
6:00 pm
What’s up with Prado? I thought the dizzies were heat related last night?
And good on ya to Bobby for sticking Rochey back in there.
Let’s score early and often!
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
6:00 pm
Unbelieveable……….Y.E. Yang just hit an eagle on 14, while Tiger only birdied. Yang has a 1 shot lead with 4 holes left. Tiger started yesterday with a 4 shot lead……..and today with a 2 shot lead.
Tiger has never lost a Major when going into the final round leading. 14-0.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
6:00 pm
He ain’t horrible but he could be a bunch better
That was pretty much my argument, that he’s ok but not absolutely awful, as opposed to the folks that argue as though he’s the worst defensive catcher in the history of catchers
Blog Detective
August 16th, 2009
6:00 pm
I’m starting to get worried about Martin Prado. Let’s hope this isn’t a Joey Votto situation, where there could be something a lot worst causing this “dizziness” of Martin’s.
DOB,
what is it going to take for David Ross (a good hitting backup catcher with HR power) to crack this braves lineup against a tough LH pitcher, esp. given how Mac has been struggling against LH pitching of late? With a day game (makeup) tomorrow it would have been perfect for Bobby Cox to rest Brian McCann tonight (and have him as a PH weapon off the bench).
I’m starting to think David Ross is not in Bobby’s Boys Club on the team.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
6:02 pm
I hope Prado feels better soon. We’re gonna need him.
njbraves
August 16th, 2009
6:03 pm
Lentz…you’re unreal. You really think you’re some type of authority on Braves business. I never said they didn’t approach him about a contract. What I said was, you don’t KNOW that they did.
nolie
August 16th, 2009
6:04 pm
Top 15? Probably not. Top 50? Without a doub (Chili)
top 50? maybe, being a premium hitting catcher is not as valuable as you seem to think since he misses a lot of games and he is not a good defender. I was teasin’ McFann a bit with the 89.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
6:04 pm
Hope Martin is alright…but from a roster point of view, at least Infante is back to provide some insurance against him being out for a few days or something.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
6:04 pm
Mixxo: I thought I remembered you putting that it was the same night as the Sunday night baseball game. I wouldn’t want you to leave if you didn’t hate the entire Braves team.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
6:04 pm
Vertigo…maybe? I hope not.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
6:06 pm
Lentz, I agree on JJ , I hope they have, its in their best interest.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
6:08 pm
Nolie,
I wouldnt say he misses ‘a lot’ of games. And it’s extremely valuable, in my opinion, to get all-star caliber production from a position where most teams are running out offensive liabilities.
Plus, as “average” as McCann is at defense, he seems to call a very good game behind the plate. He’s handled this pitching staff terrificially this season. That can’t be ignored just because he thinks, for whatever reason, that second base has been moved five feet to the right in recent weeks.
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
6:09 pm
The Bird and Indian -
I love the Braves! Have for a long, long time now. Because I divvy out props to good ball teams doesn’t mean I love the guys any less. It also fits well into my reverse psychology scheme.
What can I say? I recognize good players/teams, no crime in that. Maybe I over-glorify them here, but hey, sometimes ya just gotta tip your cap and hope for a better day.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
6:11 pm
njbraves……..I totally understand that some players like the security that comes with a long term contract, particularly when it is early in their careers and they dont know “for sure” that they have what it takes to be a star in the Majors. However, some players dont want “for sure money”. Some of them actually want “all they can get” (who am I to say that they cant?). They are gambling that they cant make a lot more by doing the arbitration thing and going for Free Agency as soon as they can after Year 6.
So when you hear people on here saying “bring Heyward up right now……if we sign him early next year to a “Brian McCann type contract”…then it wont matter that the Braves lose out on a year of pre-arbitration service. I’m saying that that is simply a foolish gamble for the Braves to take. At least by waiting until June of 2010, that gives the Braves an extra year before Heyward is eligible for salary arbitration. That extra year “could” be used as leverage to get a player like Heyward to sign a contract extension before he is eligible for salary arbitration. I said “could”, not “for sure”.
bravefaninok
August 16th, 2009
6:11 pm
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
5:16 pm
Mixxo A little above-avg. bat
Actually, it’s a lot above average sometimes, but whatever…
Terrible arm, can’t block the plate or shift to an errant pitch and has too many lapses back there.
Hey, guess what! Mauer has more PB than BMac this year! (7 for Joey, 5 for BMac) Fewer errors, but hey, just saying…
And he does not have a “terrible” arm. It’s his footwork…ya know, if second base was a little more towards first base, his arm would look a lot better.
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Classic,And if the CF wall was 7 feet closer to home he would have 40 dingers!
nolie
August 16th, 2009
6:12 pm
as opposed to the folks that argue as though he’s the worst defensive catcher in the history of catchers (STEVE)
no he ain’t that at all. Just frustrates me to watch him do things incorrectly. I’m surprised Perez hasn’t worked more with him. Perhaps because of his stature on the club. He obviously does not fit the old scouting parameters on catchers which was Defense,Arm,Power,Batting Average, Speed. Course like with every position not every player lined up that way. Anway I’m done teasin’ McFann. I guess I think he is a keeper. Mauer is better but other than him, I’ll stick with Mac too.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
6:12 pm
No, huh, BMac doesn’t miss “a lot” of games…I’ve practically forgotten our backup catcher’s name…
2. Anderson (yes, batting second)
Nothing about Bobby’s lineups shock me anymore…unless he were to move BMac outta the cleanup spot.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
6:12 pm
Mixxo: It’s not that you over glorify other teams. It’s that you consistently say season over, ballgame, we suck, Brian Mccann is average, and other things like that. I rarely hear you say anything good about the club.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
6:12 pm
This final round has been pretty cool.
So often, when Tiger has a lead in a major, the guy in his final pairing decides to urinate himsef. And Tiger shoots even par and cruises to a win.
Well, the Yanger isn’t backing down. And Tiger now has to GO WIN the tournament, instead of watching the other guys collapse around him.
Fun to watch.
NORRIS
August 16th, 2009
6:13 pm
why does everybody always think vertigo? The dude could be coming down with something. He could have an ear infection. It could be any number of things. Just give the guy the night off and let him rest and give him some antibiotics.
Random
August 16th, 2009
6:13 pm
Tomahawkin (August 16th, 2009 5:33 pm): “Chipper is the face of the team but he doesn’t come through in close games and clutch situations like he used to 10 years ago when he was MVP”
That’s what you keep saying.
But your simply saying it doesn’t make it so — it just makes you look foolish.
You’re showing your @$$, bro.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
6:13 pm
Mixxo’s reverse psychology is no joke. It reallllly works sometimes.
Especially when he treads into the “ballgame!” and “season!” territories.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
6:13 pm
i hate to see prado out but with kj hot and infante back, if it has to happen this is probably the best time for it
Jeffro
August 16th, 2009
6:14 pm
Just thought I’d give an R.I.P. to theee “Man”….Elvis Aron Presley…January 8, 1935-August 16, 1977. Lets win this one for the King, Braves!!
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
6:14 pm
bravefaninok–
Yeah, “Ha ha”…
Nolie I guess I think he is a keeper.
You guess you think he’s a keeper?
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
6:14 pm
njbraves…….I dont have to “know”………I just KNOW. Common sense, and following baseball for 25 years, has led me to have enough “perception” to say that a GM like Frank Wren has approached Jair Jurrjens with a contract extension. I dont need to “be there” to realize this.
woogidy
August 16th, 2009
6:15 pm
I love Andy hitting second. Fastballs.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
6:16 pm
It’s no secret that McCann isnt the among the best defensive catchers out there. However, he has more than enough offense to “compensate” his lack of defensive prowess. I can live with that.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
6:17 pm
NORRIS @ 6:13 – true. I was just throwing vertigo out there but you’re right, could be anything.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
6:18 pm
woogidy
August 16th, 2009
6:15 pm
I love Andy hitting second. Fastballs.
Could be a perfect spot for him…
nolie
August 16th, 2009
6:18 pm
lus, as “average” as McCann is at defense, he seems to call a very good game behind the plate. He’s handled this pitching staff terrificially this season (Chili)
yes sir, I agree and said that. his intangibles which are more important when scouting and rating catchers than most any other position are off the charts. He is very very strong there. Positional advantages like you refer to are valuable of course, but likely more valuable in fantasy BB that real life, since there are so many more variables in actual BB. I just wish he kept his butt at home where he belongs, and would quit stepping to the side when throwing. Guess I’m pickier since that was my former position so long
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
6:20 pm
Soph: But he says it every game that is tied or we are losing in. He said it last week when we are winning. If we end up coming back and winning he claims he said it on purpose for the reverse thing so we don’t get on him about it. It’s gotten old with him.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
6:20 pm
The odds of JJ signing to a long-term contract before free agency (with Scott (Milburn Drysdale) Boras his agent) are about as good the water supply turning to Jack Daniel’s.
nolie
August 16th, 2009
6:23 pm
are about as good the water supply turning to Jack Daniel’s. (Shamus)
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
6:24 pm
Shamus Thacker………I agree that the chances on signing Jurrjens to a long term contract any time soon arent good. However, it would be good for business to at least try. I’m sure that Frank Wren isnt going to just “not try”.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
6:24 pm
Shoot yeah bud! lol
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
6:25 pm
probably not playin tonight boys…. rain all night
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
6:25 pm
I could live with brushing my teeth with Jack Daniels, but I don’t know if I want to take a shower in it.
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
6:26 pm
I won’t say it anymore.
There, I said it.
Smart Jay
August 16th, 2009
6:26 pm
How come, with the obvious problems the Phils have with Lidge, they aren’t considering Smoltz for their bullpen?
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
6:28 pm
Smart Jay-
Because John Smoltz would not be any better than Lidge.
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
6:28 pm
probably not playin tonight boys…. rain all night – kelevra
That would be a major bummer.
I’ve been pumped for this game.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
6:28 pm
Awww, Mixxo that’s your trademark though.
bravefaninok
August 16th, 2009
6:28 pm
McFann :Ô:
Don’t take that wrong i wouldn’t ever knock Heap, He plays the toughest position on the team.
And is one of my favorite players.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
6:29 pm
He’ll try, and Jair could always overrule Boras. How often has Milburn been overruled by a client? Didn’t A-Rod do it at some point?
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
6:29 pm
David O’Brien
August 16th, 2009
5:56 pm
Prado was still dizzy when he went to hit in the cage, so lineup’s changed and LaRoche is in.
1. Infante
2. Anderson (yes, batting second)
3. Chipper
4. McCann
5. Escobar
6. Diaz
7. LaRoche
8. Church
9. Vazquez
That’s a f***ed up line-up. That is weird. Why oh why is Brian still batting 4th? Why not LaRoche, or GA or Yunel?
Brian would be better off out of the 4th spot.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
6:30 pm
Rain, did somebody say Rain, I will have to cancel the party.
Smart Jay
August 16th, 2009
6:30 pm
Crime – apparently the Dodgers and Marlins are giving it some thought and the Sox were willing to try him in the bullpen. If he’s not any better than Lidge (this season), he should retire.
The Phils have enough of a cushion, and they could sign him for dirt cheap, and they’d have about a month to determine if he could help them.
Seems like it would be worth a shot if you were the Phils.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
6:31 pm
Shamus–the final say-so is always with the player. If Boras did something without JJ’s permission, he’d be fired.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
6:33 pm
Just checked radar. Doesn’t look too good. Maybe it’ll be less than continuous and we can get it in…
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
6:34 pm
bravefaninok–
Oh, I know. ‘S cool.
I just can’t stand his fly balls to the warning track…well, actually, the whole team’s doing it. Sometimes I wish they played in more of a “hitter’s park”.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
6:35 pm
Dammitt, We Got rain in Henry County and Ithink its moving up north…!
You guys know that I got that Southside “On Deck!”
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
6:35 pm
man if espn hadnt changed this game we easily could have played today….im not say we definitely wont get it in, but it wouldnt be an issue if they had just left the game time where it was
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
6:36 pm
REALLY hope Martin doesn’t go all Joey Votto on us here…
And it sure as heck better not rain. Arg…They coulda been playing this game all afternoon, but no. ESPN wanted to show the Fillies…
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
6:36 pm
I know Steve, but more often than not a player goes with advice of a pro…
Soph
August 16th, 2009
6:36 pm
Yup, not looking good on the radar. Click on future at the bottom right to see a breakdown by the hour.
http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interactive/30302?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
6:38 pm
It’s very likely ESPN has knocked us out of a game tonight.. Looking worse by the minute.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
6:39 pm
Random…
Tomahawkin (August 16th, 2009 5:33 pm): “Chipper is the face of the team but he doesn’t come through in close games and clutch situations like he used to 10 years ago when he was MVP”
That’s what you keep saying.”
You Damn Skippy and you know that in someways that I’m right
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
6:39 pm
The Phillies (Manuel and Dubee, and Lidge himself) think Lidge’s stuff is as good as it’s ever been. He’s still throwing 95. I doubt that they’ll try to seek outside help for the closer’s role. They are probably more likely to go back to Madson.
bravefaninok
August 16th, 2009
6:40 pm
McFann :Ô:
Ha ha yeah thats why i picked 7 feet……
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
6:40 pm
all this mcann hating…anyone else remember the 2 run homer he hit in that one run victory yesterday off a lefty…
nolie
August 16th, 2009
6:41 pm
As I said on the last blog GO SEE DISTRICT 9 !!
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
6:41 pm
What is it going to take for David Ross (a good hitting backup catcher with HR power) to crack this braves lineup against a tough LH pitcher, esp. given how Mac has been struggling against LH pitching of late?
Dunno. Do our pitchers not like to throw to Ross or something?
The Braves will make it to the playoffs, but BMac will be really worn out and unproductive.
Goldenglove002
August 16th, 2009
6:42 pm
Dang, radar doesn’t look good. Lets blame that storm in the gulf, it’d be moving the opposite direction if that wasn’t there. next few days probably don’t look very good for baseball now.
atleast the team will get a little rest
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
6:42 pm
bravefaninok–
You could’ve even picked 2 feet.
kelevra anyone else remember the 2 run homer he hit in that one run victory yesterday off a lefty…
I do!!
But these people just remember the K and the DP…
Soph
August 16th, 2009
6:42 pm
nolie – how many stars do you give it? I do want to see it.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
6:44 pm
Soph, if it breaks-up as this map is forecasting, we might get it in with minimal delay. Sure doesn’t look good at the moment though.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
6:44 pm
If they get the game in tonight and have delays and such… Ross would probably play in tomorrow’s afternoon game, no?
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
6:46 pm
Heath Ross would probably play in tomorrow’s afternoon game, no?
You never cann tell…seein’ as how it starts at 4.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
6:49 pm
GG002 Lets blame that storm in the gulf
Let’s blame it on ESPN for making them play at night!!
bruce
August 16th, 2009
6:50 pm
McFann —
Pitchers rave about pitching to Brian. That has to be a factor too. Not dissing Rossy at all… Smoltz said it when Brian first came up. And as Matty said, Brian is the team leader both on and off the field. No stats for any of this. And after Monday the walls move, so there will be more homers… have my tix for NY, gonna stay with my brother and his family… all going Tues, just one other on Wed, probably going alone Thurs. All behind the Braves dugout. Fired up.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
6:50 pm
Tomahawkin: Ola High School right here!
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
6:51 pm
cabravesfan – enjoy the 18th hole(since discussing dogs and Elvis apparently annoys at least one of the intellectually-gifted denizens of the blog, maybe golf will keep them from going ape-zegers)
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
6:51 pm
McFann: Let’s blame it on ESPN for making them play at night!!
Their fault alright!
nolie
August 16th, 2009
6:52 pm
nolie – how many stars do you give it? I do want to see it. (Soph)
I give it very close to a nine out of ten.Thinking man’s sci-fi no doubt.
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
6:53 pm
14 – 1?
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
6:53 pm
Damn, Now The Sun is out here in Henry Co.
But it looks ominious towards the North…Not Good, Nothing worse than a rain Delay on BSPN!
nolie
August 16th, 2009
6:54 pm
Close the dome
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
6:55 pm
Let’s go YANG!
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
6:55 pm
The Bird and The Indaian…
I grew Up, North of Fayetteville around where Holyfield lives now…
I left for 10 years and Came back
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
6:55 pm
Looks like it’ll be ok until about 11:00 or so…
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
6:56 pm
McFann
That’s Why I call it BSPN!
nolie
August 16th, 2009
6:56 pm
Let’s go YANG! (Bird/Indian)
how is Yin doing?
Goldenglove002
August 16th, 2009
6:57 pm
I’m really likeing the Braves chances to win 90 games this year. Whether or not it translates to the playoffs is another story, but it will definitely be an improvement over last year.
Atlanta plays 26 games before the end of the season against sub .500 teams, and could win atleast 20 of those easily if they play smart baseball. 9 games against the Mets, and it wouldn’t surprise me to see the Braves take every one of those. With Wright out (I have a feeling he’s out for the season), there is really no one on that roster anymore outside of Johan and K-rod. At this point we can call Francouer their best offensive player, which is kind of scary. 7 games against Washington and 3 against San Diego, and this team can handle both of them without too much of a problem.
Whether or not we see the october baseball probably depends on the Marlins (who woulda thought they would be the team in our way). 10 games against them, and they haven’t been an easy team for the Braves to beat this year. Beating Philly is important obviously, but there isn’t a shot at anything if they can’t beat the marlins for the rest of the year.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
6:57 pm
cabravesfan – what kind of dog to you have?
Soph
August 16th, 2009
6:57 pm
*do you have
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
6:57 pm
YANG! My goodness.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
6:58 pm
Bruce–
You sure got that right! He’s done a great job with our pitching staff this year even after missing a lot of ST because of that thing.
Hey, that’s great that you get to go to the games in NY (too bad you have to go alone on Thursday, though). Hopefully the Braves will put on a good show! Maybe J. Manuel won’t make Wright play just yet…
Shamus–
Yeah!
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
6:58 pm
When it comes to Asian players, they arent afraid to “go for it”. It isnt looking good for Tiger. Great 2nd shot for Yang.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
6:58 pm
What a shot…my Lord.
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
6:58 pm
What a shot Yang!
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
6:59 pm
Ballgame.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
6:59 pm
Looks like Yang is gonna beat Tiger…
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
6:59 pm
Johnny Qwest: The Phillies play here again in September. Why would the Braves have two games tomorrow against the Phillies (forcing Phillies stay over another day) and then against the Diamondbacks? Not happening.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
7:00 pm
Tomahawkin–
Yeah, that’s…what I figured…
bruce
August 16th, 2009
7:00 pm
What time today is the Smoltz trade deadline? Is it midnight eastern? I would think it would be 8:30 so Joe Morgan can give his opinion before and after the decision is announced.
cabravesfan
August 16th, 2009
7:00 pm
Soph-
She’s a Shepard/ Pit Bull mix
Goldenglove002
August 16th, 2009
7:01 pm
McFann: GG002 Lets blame that storm in the gulf
Let’s blame it on ESPN for making them play at night!!
It had already been done, needed to post something new. We’ve blamed ESPN so many times already.
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
August 16th, 2009
7:01 pm
Soph,
My first thought about Prado was vertigo, too. If so, that could be a long-term problem, because you can’t predict when you have future episodes, or how long an episode might last.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
7:02 pm
Who woulda thought that YE Yang would be the one to take down Tiger? Who even knew that the guy existed before today?
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
7:02 pm
Tiger is clearly the worst golfer in history – almost as pathetic as the Braves will be if they lose tonight…
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
7:03 pm
GG002 We’ve blamed ESPN so many times already.
There’s a real good reason for that…
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
7:04 pm
Impressive. Not only did Yang outplay Tiger heads up, the did it while starting the day 2 shots behind.
Yang wins by 3 shots.
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
7:05 pm
VJ-
Touche. Well played. Tiger just didn’t have a sense of URGENCY. Bruce Bochy would have eagled 18.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
7:06 pm
Tiger is just not clutch. Right, baseball fans? He must suck.
It’ll be interesting to see his post-match interview.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
7:06 pm
Or (even better), Tiger must suck because he got beat by AAA YE Yang….
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
7:07 pm
andre ethier 4-5 hr 4rbi…at least it’s not just against us, if you tell me jason heyward turns out to be exactly like andre ethier then ill take it and be happy. guy is a monster
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
7:07 pm
CrimeDog ……..Yang played today with a “sense of urgency”. He definitely played with it on that second shot on the 18th. Dude went AFTER the hole on that shot.
In other words, he played to WIN. He didnt play to “not lose”. I have loads of respect for that.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
7:07 pm
Wow, Ian Kinsler from Texas got hit in the helmet yesterday too.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
7:08 pm
Sounded like the crowd was really fired up for Y.E.S. Yang (a Jim Nantz-ism).
Good to hear. It’s so stunning when one of these guys actually goes toe-to-toe with the Great Tiger that it should be appreciated.
Random and McFanno sittin' under a tree k-i-s-s-i-n-g!
August 16th, 2009
7:08 pm
blogrmance!
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
7:08 pm
Steve from OH: Good one.
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
7:09 pm
Well said, Crime Dog – and, clearly, Butch Harmon is to blame for shoddy coaching
Soph
August 16th, 2009
7:10 pm
ESPN just said the Sox release Smoltz at 1pm tomorrow for whoever was asking earlier.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
7:12 pm
I would love to see Smoltz go to the Marlins. I’m confident that we would rock him. He’s nowhere near the Smoltz of old.
ace
August 16th, 2009
7:13 pm
Paul, FYI, you don’t hit an eagle, you make an eagle
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
August 16th, 2009
7:14 pm
Late to the party DOB, but thanks for posting the Church vs Frenchy stats. Goes to show you how dependent RBI are on where you hit in the order and how well your teammates do their jobs.
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
7:14 pm
No, VJ. Stevie is to blame. He uses keeps putting the pitching wedge in Tiger’s hands in CRUCIAL situations.
NORRIS
August 16th, 2009
7:15 pm
The braves may still make a move for Smoltz. It wouldnt surprise me.
They guy was striking people out and was looking sharp for a few innings each time out. He would be great in the pen. Thus explains why several teams are wanting him.
joe
August 16th, 2009
7:15 pm
to repeat what i heard Kruk say this morning for those that didnt see it earlier:
NL Wildcard teams should fear the Braves the MOST going down the stretch.
Amen.
bravefaninok
August 16th, 2009
7:18 pm
Not wishing anyone to get hurt,but Nick johnson left the marlins 1st game with a hammy strain.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
7:18 pm
Well, Rockies are beating the Fish 6-1 in game 2.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
7:19 pm
Paul Lentz
No No No, I want to see Smoltz In Texas…Smoltz will try to stick it to the braves F.O. every chance he gets
Soph
August 16th, 2009
7:20 pm
Joe Morgan just said Jair Jurr-genz.
bruce
August 16th, 2009
7:21 pm
Soph — thanks re Smoltz timetable
Ricco Bravo
August 16th, 2009
7:21 pm
I’ve gotta agree with Random…Chipper may not be putting up MVP numbers this year, but is he expected to every year? He is still our best pure hitter. His presence in the lineup makes it a tougher lineup, even when he is struggling(which he’s not now). And I seem to remember him coming through with several clutch hits this year. He may not be 27 anymore but he’s still the HOSS!
DP
August 16th, 2009
7:21 pm
“Y.E. Yang just hit an eagle on 14″
LOL. Looks like Dentz is as big an expert on golf as he is on everything else.
Ricco Bravo
August 16th, 2009
7:24 pm
Joe, I saw that too this morning, and was glad to see us finally getting a lil respect on BSPN
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
7:24 pm
What is this………..you OFs hitting 6th, 7th and 8th??? Are we in some kind of problem here?
I just read that JF interview, kind of touchy.
keylargo
August 16th, 2009
7:25 pm
That rain came through the Keys for two days. It rarely rains down here continuously, but it did for almost two days. It will be fortunate to get the game in tonight.
And the Keys officially have two Tropical Storms headed this way. Anna and Bill were named yesterday and are due Thur. and Friday.
varoadrunner
August 16th, 2009
7:25 pm
Just read the piece on the initial Texiera trade about losing Feliz and Andrus. It discusses Feliz’s pitches clocked at Here is what he has thrown so far (speed in parentheses):
FB 72.7% (98.1 mph)
CB 17.2% (81.4mph)
CU 10.1%(88.9mph)
Elvis Andrus is contributing for Texas and what do we have? Adam LaRoche at first again. (stole that one from a blogger at THT.
Text to be linked
NORRIS
August 16th, 2009
7:25 pm
smoltz isnt going to try and stick it to anyone. They guy left the braves to go to a team he thought would get him to the world series. However in the process he didnt perform. Smoltz has nothing to stand on and would be thankful at this point for any team to give him a chance.
bravesgrl4life
August 16th, 2009
7:26 pm
Well, I got my Dish upgrade, but since hubby has let me watch Friday and Saturday’s games, I am back to GameDay tonight. Probably won’t watch whole game as have to get up before 5 tomorrow morning. So, to end this post GO BRAVES!!!!!!!!!!!!
A-ville Ranger
August 16th, 2009
7:26 pm
I posted back 6 or so weeks ago in response to some posters calling for Moylan to be traded or released.I thought it was WAY too soon to give up on him.
In my view his stuff was as electric as ANYBODY’S IN BASEBALL the 2 years prior to his injury.I know that’s a very big statement..and I stand by it.
I really can’t think of any pitcher who could get the amount of movement he had both in and out and on high and low pitches.
While he doesn’t have the WOW pitches all the way back just yet, he’s getting there.
BravesfaninWis
August 16th, 2009
7:26 pm
I feel for Prado with the dizziness.. Of course I just had major ear surgery a week ago, but still, being dizzy is no fun at all.. Hopefully he gets over that soon.. I am not as worried though with Infante back and able to play 2nd..
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
7:27 pm
No tarp on field, and they’re chalking the lines right now, getting ready for an on-time start.
Having said that, there are dark clouds coming over the south rim of the stadium as I type.
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
7:27 pm
4GB Div race-
2.5 GB WCR
Oh that surely is a sweet scenario.
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
7:29 pm
Rangers agead of boston in the WCR……….WTH………
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
7:30 pm
Movement of rain just below Macon seems to be stalling. Looks like clear sailing now, I think.
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
7:31 pm
And now, they’re pulling the tarp back out, or at least getting ready to, as it gets darker here….
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
7:31 pm
DOB, whatever rain is associated with the clouds you see will be gone very soon.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
7:32 pm
It may come through hard, but be gone within 15.
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
7:33 pm
All I can see in the weather channel is that rain chances are to decrease drastically in the next hour from 40% to 5% in 3 hours………..thats good news
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
7:36 pm
Tarp coming back out?
Random
August 16th, 2009
7:38 pm
Tomahawkin (August 16th, 2009 6:39 pm): “You Damn Skippy and you know that in someways that I’m right”
Your and idiot. And a fool.
That’s what I know.
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
7:38 pm
Prado might just have an inner ear infection that’s gotten worse being out in the heat. Can’t afford to have him out very long.
Doc Holliday, good news but how will affect Vazquez? You hope it doesn’t throw him off too much. Now Happ can get thrown off and it’d be fine.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
7:38 pm
DP……….I guess that you cant tell when someone “misspoke”. I’m trying to type this out while playing 3 different online poker tournaments.
People do make mistakes. Of all the mistakes and typos I see on here, some of you can be real sticklers when I make a mistake.
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
7:38 pm
Braves will be playing seriously shorthanded tonight (provided they play). Bullpen’s down a man with Soriano, and they’re down two position players with Prado and McLouth. Prado’s being checked by a doctor now, just to try to rule out anything more serious than dehydration or lingering effects of flu bug.
Bobby said they still don’t want to DL McLouth, because they think he could be ready in a few more days. But in meantime, they can’t pinch-hit him because then if they decide to DL him, they’d lose those days he’s already missed and have to start the assignment from the day after he pinch-hit.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
7:40 pm
DP…………oh, by the way, congratulations on setting the Guinness Book of World Record for “most Gay DP porn scenes in a day”.
Mark in PA
August 16th, 2009
7:41 pm
Radar on weather.com shows they’re about to be socked with red at the stadium ant minute…
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
7:41 pm
Here y’all go. Shoulda shortened this link I guess. lol
Turner Field Weather…
http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=33.73550&lon=-84.38960&zoom=15&type=hyb&units=english&rad=1&rad.num=6&rad.spd=25&rad.opa=93&rad.stm=0&rad.type=N0R&rad.smo=1&rad.mrg=0&wxsn=0&svr=1&svr.opa=70&cams=0&sat=0&riv=0&mm=0&hur=0&fire=0&tor=0&ndfd=0&pix=0
cricket
August 16th, 2009
7:41 pm
May be it’s time to DL McLouth and bring Conrad up.
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
7:43 pm
As great as Soriano has been this year, except lately, I don’t think we sign him. He’s too injury prone, more than the average player anyways, and he’ll be too expensive. I can see us signing Gonzo and have him be the closer next year. I could be wrong, but who cares, I think that’s what will happen.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
7:43 pm
cricket………….DP is on the DL, and I dont mean disabled list, lol.
Goldenglove002
August 16th, 2009
7:45 pm
gonna rain for the next 30 minutes, then probably have about an hour or so of clearer weather. Braves’ll have to get an early lead, we might see just 5 innings
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
7:46 pm
cricket,
Cricket, Good call there since Infante can play the OF.
Is martin available for PH?
Goldenglove002
August 16th, 2009
7:48 pm
TnBrian, I agree. Shouldn’t sign Soriano because of the reason’s you just said. But I don’t know about Gonzo being the closer. FW should attempt to resign him (as far as I know Mike really likes Atlanta), and then pursue a guy like Jose Valverde to hold down the role as closer
Jeff321
August 16th, 2009
7:48 pm
Bobby said they still don’t want to DL McLouth, because they think he could be ready in a few more days. But in meantime, they can’t pinch-hit him because then if they decide to DL him, they’d lose those days he’s already missed and have to start the assignment from the day after he pinch-hit.
Translation: Cox doesn’t care about playing the division leader with a short bench. Makes ya wonder if he really wants to win or not, no?
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
7:49 pm
With the link I provided you can enter your home address and pinpoint it on the map. Same can be done with The Ted. Just enter Turner Field, Atlanta GA
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
7:50 pm
Jeff321-
No.
cricket
August 16th, 2009
7:50 pm
Paul,
Which sites you prefer for poker? I play live a lot but planning to get involved more in the online poker scene.
woogidy
August 16th, 2009
7:51 pm
Yeah Jeff. Bobby Cox doesn’t want to win. Of all the stupid things I have read on this blog, that’s up there.
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
7:52 pm
woogidy,
How high, would you say?
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
7:52 pm
Jeff321…………I have to side with Bobby on this. The Braves did the same thing twice with Escobar earlier this year. From what Bobby said, he would rather be without Nate for a few days (and have be short handed for a couple of days)……then be without Nate for 15 days and having a full bench with someone like Blanco.
While I feel that Blanco has uses………he cant do what McLouth can. Bobby is in the right here.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
7:53 pm
After this moves through we’re set for the night.
cricket
August 16th, 2009
7:53 pm
Yes, if Infante wasn’t available, we would have to bring up Diory and I don’t want to see it in these dog days of the season.
Efrim
August 16th, 2009
7:53 pm
top 50? maybe, being a premium hitting catcher is not as valuable as you seem to think since he misses a lot of games and he is not a good defender. I was teasin’ McFann a bit with the 89.
nolie, we totally disagree if you think it’s a maybe when considering position value, contract status, and age. Absolutely a Top-50 player.
Efrim
August 16th, 2009
7:55 pm
And Top-15 may be strong, but it really isn’t that far off from where I think he should be.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
7:56 pm
30 min delay
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
7:57 pm
“”Yes, if Infante wasn’t available, we would have to bring up Diory and I don’t want to see it in these dog days of the season.”"
Not even in the cat days do I want to see that.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
7:57 pm
Oh, holy crud…NOT A RAIN DELAY!!
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
7:57 pm
Prado available for PH??????????
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
7:58 pm
and Lowe isn’t pitching
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
7:58 pm
Shamus–
Hope Prado gets a good report from the Doc! Say a little prayer for him…
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
7:59 pm
cricket………….it looks like my post got ate up. To answer your question, I play a lot of tournaments at pokerstars.
Jeff321
August 16th, 2009
8:00 pm
Paul Lentz, do you actually think Clout is going to be 100% in 3-4 days? Or do you think he’ll be more like 70% and at risk to re aggravate the injury? See, its a game and either way he’s not gonna be ready for the stretch run w/o a DL stint.
cricket
August 16th, 2009
8:00 pm
Thanks Paul, I’ll check it out.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
8:00 pm
Will do McFann!
Jeff321
August 16th, 2009
8:00 pm
Jon Miller says 8:45 at the earliest.
Coldwork
August 16th, 2009
8:01 pm
Why is Soriano not available?
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
8:01 pm
See, its a game and either way he’s not gonna be ready for the stretch run w/o a DL stint
Says the man who is NOT acting on the expert advice of the Braves’ medical staff. This is a fun game.
Vitriollics Anonymous
August 16th, 2009
8:02 pm
Before this series started, we were 7-2 against the Phillies and now that we clawed back to get into the pennant race and WC race, they play like the Bad News Bears again.. The Braves deserve to lose this series, and not even come close to making a playoff berth.. Nice to see that the worthless Braves showed back up at a crucial time in the season. Screw them, I am finished with them this year..
I see you’re back @ 7:26. The day after this post. Short year.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
8:03 pm
I’m going on record. There will be NO delays after present one!
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
8:03 pm
these clowns on ESPN just said to pencil in the phills for the post season
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
8:03 pm
Shamus–
Good goin’.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
8:04 pm
Jeff321…………in this case, Bobby Cox has to rely on both Nate McLouth and the training staff to give him a timetable on when McLouth can play again. Based on that, Bobby said that he hopes to not have to DL McLouth.
However, he isnt going to use McLouth as a pinch hitter, in case they have to DL him, therefore being able to retro him from yesterday.
I have no problem with being critical of Bobby. However, in this case, Bobby is in the total right here.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
8:05 pm
braves4ever these clowns on ESPN just said to pencil in the phills for the post season
Which is why I ain’t watching…
Shamus I’m going on record. There will be NO delays after present one!
Yeah, like when you said BMac was gonna hit two homers on Friday.
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
8:06 pm
these clowns on ESPN just said to pencil in the phills for the post season
I know right? They’re talking like the Phils are already leading the division or something.
Matt
August 16th, 2009
8:09 pm
The tarp is off the field.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
8:09 pm
McFann, don’t know what it is, ESP has been fuzzy lately. Need to see voodoo doc and get it straightened out I guess…
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
8:09 pm
I expect Joe Morgan to go get the trophy and polish it all through the game and present to the already crowned phils
ray k.
August 16th, 2009
8:09 pm
If they lose tonight, the Phillies will have a 4 game lead with more than 40 to go and they are penciled in for the playoffs? The Marlins and Braves are literall nipping at their heels. ESPN’s favoratism is as transparent as cellophane.
Bat Masterson
August 16th, 2009
8:11 pm
Hey KeyLargo, I got your fishing buddies info, thanks. It looks like that storm will hit land in my area around midnight, I guess we will get pretty wet. I was down at the beach earlier and there were some 4 foot breakers, but really not much action. Lets go BRAVES.
Joe Morgan
August 16th, 2009
8:11 pm
Will you pansies give it a rest?!
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
8:11 pm
jeffrey d…….it isnt like the ESPN announcers are “going out on a limb” by saying that the Phillies are a lock to make the postseason.
Look at their “track record”. With basically the same core of players the past 3 years (and in their prime), the Phillies not only have shown that they are clutch down the stretch….but they are the defending champs. And of course they had a 4 game lead over Florida coming into today.
So knowing that, why wouldnt the ESPN announcers say that the Phillies are a “lock” to make the play-offs? The Braves or Marlins are going to have to PROVE to the country that they can dethrone the Phillies.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
8:12 pm
Shamus–
Might be a good idea…
Or, ya know what you could do…say BMac’s gonna go 0-5 with 3 K’s. Then maybe, y’know…
ray k.
August 16th, 2009
8:13 pm
If the Braves win 5 of the next 7 against the Phils (just duplicate what they’ve already done thus far), and beat up on the Nats the last week and a half of the season, the Phils will be penciling in pars and bogeys at the links in October. Sorry ESPN: wishing it to be true doesn’t make it so.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
8:13 pm
We have a month and half left of the season and 3 teams (yes the fish) with a chance to win this division and the Rockies are real in the WC. Phillys will not win the Division and may miss the WC.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
8:15 pm
This rain delay could be costly because if the Braves have to play late into the night……they have to come right back at 1pm tomorrow and play the Diamondbacks in a make-up game.
The Braves need to dig down deep and overcome these obstacles if they want to gain some ground.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
8:15 pm
Enter your comments here
straw man
August 16th, 2009
8:16 pm
The Washington Nationals are a sub-par baseball team.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
8:16 pm
opps, Phillies pitching will get worse
Matt
August 16th, 2009
8:17 pm
Paul… game tomorrow is at 4:05 pm
AMG
August 16th, 2009
8:17 pm
Braves play at 4 tomorrow
Goldenglove002
August 16th, 2009
8:17 pm
oh thank god, ESPN announcers are off the air for now
really
August 16th, 2009
8:17 pm
the game is at 4 on Monday not 1
Heath
August 16th, 2009
8:18 pm
Paul -
Game is at 4pm…. but I understand the premise of your point.
bravefaninok
August 16th, 2009
8:18 pm
Paul Lentz
the game monday is @ 4:05 eastern
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
8:18 pm
Fish are going to take this game to the wire.
Keeping It Real
August 16th, 2009
8:18 pm
I hear that McLouth’s hamstring has been giving him trouble for an extended period. This is not good if true. Maybe the Pirates sneaked one in on the Braves. Just like with Druw back in 1996,its Heyward time.
keylargo
August 16th, 2009
8:19 pm
Bat Masterson
It was a nice day down here with the winds blowing about 15 mph out of the east. Did you see that two Tropical Storms formed yesterday and were named Anna and Bill? Their track now is headed right over the Keys which means they might come into the Gulf. I’m getting my generator gas tomorrow.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
8:19 pm
ray k………you are assuming a lot of “ifs”. Just because we have won 8 of 11 against the Phillies, does not mean that we are a “lock” to win 5 of the last 7 against them. These are the defending champs we are talking about. The Phillies arent going to exactly lay down. The Phillies (just like the Braves during our play-off run) play really tough down the stretch. They have already shown what they are capable of doing down the stretch.
I’m not saying that we cant win 5 of 7. I’m saying that it is going to be TOUGH to do that.
monty
August 16th, 2009
8:20 pm
KC
“Cox refuses to use KJ.”
Don’t go questioning the HOF coach on here, some won’t like it! BC makes all the right moves in their eyes, but yeh KJ hits 2 bombs out in LA and BC starts Infante, let’s just hope he proves you wrong!
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
8:20 pm
Apparently EVERYONE reads Paul Lentz’s posts…despite what they say
wow
August 16th, 2009
8:20 pm
Hanley just struck out representing the tying run but betencourt blew him away 6-3 colorado on top
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
8:21 pm
Matt…..thanks for the correction. I glanced at the ESPN page and must have read the game time wrong.
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
8:21 pm
Paul Lentz,
You must be doing something wrong here pal, everybody is ready to jump on you. Be careful .
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
8:21 pm
I will say that I think they will call Heyward up if McLouth is DL’ed. Not that I’ll like it, but the circumstances will be different. But I will be excited to see what he’s got.
Jordan Schafer got healthy about 2 weeks too late…
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
8:21 pm
Just popped out of trance. Tonight’s on-the-record B-Mac prediction: 5-AB, 3-GIDP, 2-K.
The Great Shamosakiki has spoken!
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
8:23 pm
Vinings Jim………I know that they read my posts. Whenever I make a “type” or “misspeak”, they come out of the “wookwork” and get on me like a heat seeking missile.
Still, I dont mind it. It keeps me on my toes and helps me stay sharp with my postings.
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
8:25 pm
You can tell Cantu means business by the way he wears his batting helmet.
….and……long fly out.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
8:25 pm
It keeps me on my toes and helps me stay sharp with my postings.
Oh. My. God.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
8:25 pm
Steve from OH…….the Braves are not going to call up Jason Heyward this year. Just not going to happen. If McLouth has to go on the DL, they will either call up Gregor Blanco, Brandon Jones, or the Barton kid.
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
8:26 pm
Steve from OH ,
LOL………….nothing against you Paul, but that was funny.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
8:26 pm
Ok Paul, I’ll write it down. I don’t think they should, but I’m not stupid enough to think it won’t happen.
Gregor Blanco? Ugh. No thanks.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
8:28 pm
Rain, rain go away…
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
August 16th, 2009
8:28 pm
Steve,
You don’t think the Braves would call up Brandon Jones if McLouth is DL’d? Church and Infante can fill in in CF for a couple of weeks.
Unless Wren really believes Heyward is ready now.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
8:28 pm
The shot they just showed and the the interactive map at weather.com makes it look like we’re still at least another 30 minutes away…
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
8:29 pm
Well, Joe Morgan loves Ryan Howard, so of course when he gets a chance he’ll crown the Phills.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
8:29 pm
Steve from OH………I didnt say that Gregor Blanco was a “great” call-up option. I’m saying that the Braves know enough about him to feel comfortable having him play a back-up role if McLouth had to go on the DL.
JasonInFL
August 16th, 2009
8:30 pm
what’s “wook work”?
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
8:31 pm
JasonInFL,
I thought I didnt know because my english was not that good, hehe-
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
8:32 pm
Hey Paul, anything spewing from your ears? You’re so fulla yourself I’m surprised your human container can hold it all…
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
8:32 pm
Didn’t they just show Randy Wolf?
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
8:32 pm
Shamus</strong.–
Whoo-hoo! Waytago!
The Great Shamosakiki has spoken!
Soph Rain, rain go away…
…come again on an off-day…
At least National Treasure is on…some movie channel.
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
8:32 pm
I hate it when it rains there and it has done nothing here all day (12 miles away)
cabravesfan – annoying, yet censored, comments designed solely to tick off our friend
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
8:33 pm
Dangit…that post was too bold.
Ryan
August 16th, 2009
8:34 pm
Whats the word DOB?
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
8:34 pm
At 8:19 they said “we hope to have the game started and first pitch by 8:30.”
Either that, or you’re just too scared to lose viewers so you won’t be honest about how long it’s gonna take.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
8:36 pm
jeffrey d – yup, exactly. 8:30 sounds too optimistic but they probably want viewers to stick around.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
8:36 pm
*sounded too optimistic since it’s already passed.
Denny Green
August 16th, 2009
8:37 pm
If you wanna crown the Phils now, go ahead and crown their ásses!
Bat Masterson
August 16th, 2009
8:38 pm
Keylargo, Better safe than sorry, right. I read a story earlier this week that said high atmosphere winds from the west, (el nino ?) where keeping storms from forming. Now three in a week, its that time of year. I haven’t had to run from one in awhile, hope it holds.
njbraves
August 16th, 2009
8:39 pm
Lentz…you really are a bigger loser than I initially thought. I didn’t think it was possible, but you proved me wrong with your “keep my posts sharp” comment.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
8:39 pm
Piedmont–perhaps I should re-phrase myself by saying that I think it is much more likely. And like I said, I still wouldn’t like it any more than if they did it with McLouth healthy, but an argument can be made that Heyward helps us more than Jones. Jones is the only one I’d consider calling up over Heyward, but they’re pretty much the same player–except that Heyward does everything Jones does, but better. Heyward plays better defense than Jones and is certainly hitting better.
It is a stretch, I know, to say that bringing up Heyward even with a McLouth injury is the right move, but I really can’t say that bringing up Blanco or Barton instead gives me a fuzzy feeling. I actually still like Jones a lot, but for some strange reason I think he’s been playing hurt this year. I’m purely speculating; I don’t know if I read it somewhere or whatever…
Oh, and I definitely think Church would play center; if Schafer were healthy I think it would be a no-brainer to recall him. But we’d still need an OF…I dunno. Maybe you’re right and they would recall Jones. I’d like that move more than Heyward, but I’m not gonna say that he won’t be promoted if McLouth goes the way of the 15 day.
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
8:39 pm
I mean, is the tarp even off? You can’t tell because the giant ESPN scoreboard is in the way when they show the field.
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
8:39 pm
Jim Tracy has left Huston Street in for two innings! Not only do I want to nurse his children, but I want to write a three-part miniseries chronicaling how much he is playing to win this game, not just “not to lose it.”
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
8:39 pm
jeffrey: At 8:19 they said “we hope to have the game started and first pitch by 8:30.”
Either that, or you’re just too scared to lose viewers so you won’t be honest about how long it’s gonna take.”"
Or you found out a gigantic asteroid would strike the earth in an hour, and figgered WTF?
Heath
August 16th, 2009
8:40 pm
13 hits and 3 BBs for the Marlins in the nightcap….and only 3 runs. Yikes!
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
8:40 pm
They just said the tarp’s still on the field so it’s either quit raining or stopped and they think there’s more to come. Doesn’t sound to good to me.
atlynkhtr
August 16th, 2009
8:41 pm
kid from socal playing in little leauge WS has 11 homers in 16 abs.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
8:41 pm
Answer me this:
What is up with the NCAA and their crazy rules? Why can a college baseball enter the draft, get and agent and still go back to college, but as soon as a college basketball player gets an agent, their done?
atlynkhtr
August 16th, 2009
8:42 pm
think ill pick him up in my keeper league
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
August 16th, 2009
8:42 pm
Hey……is the game on ESPN or ESPN2?
TnBrian
Even with his struggles here of late, I’d MUCH rather have Soriano than Gonzo as closer.
AND no closer is going to be perfect. My god, people……some here think that a closer has to be perfect….and if he ain’t, he’s washed up, get rid of him, etc, etc, etc.
Random
August 16th, 2009
8:42 pm
Tomahawkin –
Through 116 games, Chipper leads the Braves in OPS (.910, to McCann’s .846, Prado’s .831 and Escobar’s .810) AND OPS+ (149, to McCann’s 122, Prado’s 118 and Escobar’s 116).
Now tell me he’s not the offensive leader of this team, bro.
So far this season Chipper has appeared in more games (101, to Escobar’s 98, McCann’s 96 and Anderson’s 94) and has had more plate appearances (425, to Escobar’s 420, McCann’s 385 and Anderson’s 363) than any other Brave.
Now tell me he’s not consistent and dependable, bro.
Through 116 games, Chipper leads the Braves in Runs Created (78, to Escobar’s 60, McCann’s 58 and Prado’s 47) and Runs Created per Game (7.9, to McCann’s 6.0, Escobar’s 5.7 and Prado’s 5.5).
Now tell me he’s not the offensive leader of this team, bro.
Six Braves — McCann (12, 14%), Escobar (12, 20%), Prado (11, 16%), Francoeur (10, 12%), Anderson (10, 12%), Diaz (9, 12%) — have grounded into more double plays than Chipper (7, 9%). Only McLouth (8%), LaRoche (8%) and Johnson (8%) have grounded into relatively fewer double plays than Chipper (9%).
Now tell me he’s not clutch, bro.
Chipper’s batting is responsible for more than twice as many runs and more than twice as many wins as the next ranked Brave (McCann; Escobar and Prado follow).
Now tell me he’s not the offensive leader of this team, bro.
See for yourself.
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
8:42 pm
I’ll try again:
Tarp’s still on the field which means it’s either still raining or stopped and they think there’s more to come.
Frankie Knuckles
August 16th, 2009
8:42 pm
what’s “wook work”?
Ask Chewbacca.
njbraves
August 16th, 2009
8:43 pm
Random….great post. You’re 100% right.
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
8:43 pm
Frank, no, I wasn’t going by his struggles lately. I was going by the fact that’s he very injury prone and will probably cost too much.
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
8:44 pm
If ESPN knows there’s a giant asteroid about to hit the earth, I’d hope they’d warn us.
But knowing them, they’d probably get exclusive rights to cover the asteroid.
Random
August 16th, 2009
8:44 pm
Typo alert — Chipper’s OPS+ = 140, not 149.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
8:44 pm
“”They just said the tarp’s still on the field so it’s either quit raining or stopped and they think there’s more to come.”"
Or pranksters on the grounds crew super-glued it.
Lauren T.
August 16th, 2009
8:45 pm
No rain in 30339-Vinings — not a speck. So odd.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
8:46 pm
jeffrey, it would hit during those negotiations…
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
August 16th, 2009
8:46 pm
TnBrian
With all due respect……hell, Chipper’s injury prone (LOL) but he’s still on the team (LOL)….which I’m not saying is a bad thing.
Just sayin……
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
August 16th, 2009
8:46 pm
Heath,
I think your beef is with the NBA and it’s union. That deal is part of the collective bargaining agreement. The NFL also bans high school grads and college freshmen from joining the league per the union contract.
braveman
August 16th, 2009
8:47 pm
i dont think they will call heyward up if mclouth is disabled….
i think they are going to be very careful with him. i have seen a couple of others who have suggested this but i think unless he is called up to gwinnett, like tomorrow, and goes on a two week or so tear….then we MAY see him. and i doubt that. i think we are most likely to see him next september, after he starts off next year in AAA. i think the braves are going to be sure that he has the plate discipline that everyone has seen from him thus far. if he succeeds at gwinnett for an extended period then we will see him. i just dont see how the braves would call him up, strait from AA, given what happened with schafer….injury or not.
in my opinion he wont be called up if mclouth is DLd.
Brian the Brain
August 16th, 2009
8:47 pm
Jon: And Joe it looks like statiscally speaking that asteroid will hit the Earth.
Joe: I don’t believe in Statistics Jon. When you’ve actually played the game you know when it feels like an asteroid is going to hit the earth.
Steve: Hey I used to be the GM for the Mets!
JayDubu
August 16th, 2009
8:47 pm
What’s the status of the game? I’m in the northeast, so I have no idea what the weather is doing in Atl.
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
8:48 pm
Steve from OH
I know you don’t like the Stolen Base, but it is working for the Rangers
Soph
August 16th, 2009
8:49 pm
I said rain, rain go away. NOW.
dogsbrekky
August 16th, 2009
8:49 pm
Oh my favorite Elvis song on the blog, woo hoooooooo
Great effort last night to take advantage of the fillies chokes… let’s just kick em in the throat while they are down
have a great night all
Scotty doo
August 16th, 2009
8:49 pm
DOB, any updates?
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
8:50 pm
ESPN would also diagram ways that Tim Tebow could stop the asteroid from hitting.
wow
August 16th, 2009
8:51 pm
crimedog
Sreet only pitched 1 1/3 innings not 2.
jtb
August 16th, 2009
8:52 pm
It’s raining in 30309, whic is about 5 miles north of Turner.
RHR
August 16th, 2009
8:52 pm
It rained off and on in auburn most of the afternoon…after the 1st two downpours it was an absolute sauna outside, then it cleared up for about 30 minutes and another monsoon came and after that it was really cool and mild outside. And one part of auburn it would be raining and just a few miles down the road the streets were dry like it hadn’t rained all day.
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
August 16th, 2009
8:52 pm
Steve,
I’m with you. I’d rather not see Heyward up this year unless the Braves fall out of it in early September. There’s a chance he could already do a lot more for you now than Jones could. But he could easily struggle, and that could affect him next season. I remember what happened to Joey Devine in 2005.
CameronC
August 16th, 2009
8:52 pm
DOB, Carrol, whoever – Whats it doing in Atlanta?
Heath
August 16th, 2009
8:53 pm
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR) -
It might very well be….but it just doesn’t make any sense whatsoever. I guess I understand the NFL thing because they are worried about physical contact a young man (at 18 or 19) is going to receive…but the mere act of getting representation ending disqualifying your status as a student-athlete makes less than no sense. If you don’t get paid, you’re still an amatuer.
MItchie-san
August 16th, 2009
8:53 pm
C’mon, lets get this game goin. Otherwise, I have to do my chores…
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
8:53 pm
Steve from OH…………I have no doubt that Jason Heyward is a better player than Brandon Jones. However, as has been debated on here before, it would be an UNWISE move economically to start Heyward’s service clock before June of 2010.
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
8:53 pm
Lauren T – you and your chi-chi Vinings zip code – no rain in Smyrna either
I’ll have to have your friend in LA give you a hard time for me
wow
August 16th, 2009
8:54 pm
This game most likely will be postponed.
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
8:54 pm
RHR-
There’s more than one part of Auburn? Haha I’m just couldn’t resist, being a Georgia grad. Just joking.
braveman
August 16th, 2009
8:54 pm
espn is doing a good job of keeping us updated….
they keep saying an update is coming and yet, there is no update. wheres DOB?
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
8:54 pm
Meant to say I just couldn’t resist…bring on the Georgia grad jokes.
njbraves
August 16th, 2009
8:54 pm
I hope to God the Braves call up Hayward just so Lentz looks like more of a jag off than before.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
8:55 pm
DOB went to Starbucks, BBL
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
8:55 pm
Rob–that’s a myth. I like the stolen base, and I like fast, athletic players. What I don’t like are blanket green lights for basestealers, attempting to steal in unfavorable situations, and favoring high numbers of stolen bases in favor of SB%. I also don’t like acquiring basestealers as the backbone of your offense. That’s not the way you win ballgames, it’s by hitting. Stolen bases are a big help, and can be a valuable resource late in games, but let’s not kid around–only the very best basestealers give their teams a net aggregate in run expectancy. Anything else is a net loss if abused. Mangers that let their bad basestealers run wild hurt their teams. A LOT of folks on the blog would be that type of manager.
I would build my teams around on-base ability and power, and add some guys that can steal bases, but I won’t add a pure basestealer instead of a pure hitter. It’s a nice tool to have (and our team DOES have that tool when needed), but it’s not the backbone of your offense and should not be used as such.
NORRIS
August 16th, 2009
8:55 pm
heyward is good. You are going to have to pay him regardless. You put the kid in the their and play him. Besides after a year or two he will be gone. WE ARE OWNED BY A CORPORATION. This means that we wont have the funds to pay several players that are mega stars. Heyward will be big.
smyrna isnt vinings
August 16th, 2009
8:55 pm
VJ, are you not in 30339?
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
8:56 pm
“Even with his struggles here of late, I’d MUCH rather have Soriano than Gonzo as closer.”
I guess i’m the opposite. Of the two Soriano has been more dominant and because of that I think he will probably be the harder of the two to keep and you do have to keep his injury history in mind. I know gonzo is never really clean in that he doesn’t get to many 1-2-3 innings but he minimizes damage. Soriano has 3 blown saves and Gonzo 5 this season. The difference to me though is that when Gonzo tends to blow his saves they are usually all one run leads and he doesn’t usaully completely blow the game in the process. We have only lost one game in which he has blown the save while we have lost the two for Soriano. He gives us a chance to comeback and get the win. When Soriano blows the save its ugly. I agree no closer is perfect but these little stretches that Soriano gets into with these homers are ugly. Not to mention I think Gonzo will be cheaper to keep.
cabravesfan
August 16th, 2009
8:56 pm
VJ-
I am not going to give my girl a hard time for that! It’s you that I should be giving a hard time to “Vinings” Jim
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
August 16th, 2009
8:56 pm
Rob from SC,
You need to have guys who can steal. Otherwise, you’re giving away outs. I’m a little shocked to see Diaz run the past two games, but Lidge is awful trying to hold runners. You don’t just run for the he!! of it.
Lauren T.
August 16th, 2009
8:56 pm
Well, Vinings Jim, technically Smyrna *isn’t* Vinings, in spite of what businesses want to call themselves.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
8:57 pm
Steve I like the stolen base, and I like fast, athletic players.
I don’t…unless they’re on our team.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
8:57 pm
njbraves……….whatever dude. The Braves arent going to make a move that would cost them millions of dollars, just to appease you.
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
8:57 pm
ESPN would also diagram ways that Tim Tebow could stop the asteroid from hitting.
Or if he couldn’t, maybe the Yankees/Red Sox series could.
NotUGA
August 16th, 2009
8:57 pm
Meant to say I just couldn’t resist…bring on the Georgia grad jokes
Isn’t that enough of a joke on it’s own?
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
8:57 pm
Grounds crew on the field pushing water off the tarp.
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
8:58 pm
Hey, there are places ten miles west of here that call themselves Vinings – and I only became Vinings because of a certain someone who hated spelling Smyrna
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
8:58 pm
Paul–I know. I f#cking know. Jesus H. Christ. You do NOT need to explain it to me over and over like I’m some sort of 4th grader. I’ve been making that argument for how long? Give it a f#cking rest man. You are NOT the be all and end all of baseball knowledge on here. No one is.
Sheesh…
bravesgrl4life
August 16th, 2009
8:58 pm
Well, Braves fans, looks like this is gonna be a late one. I’m off to lala land. Here’s hoping our boys kick the Phillies in the teeth tonight/in the morning/whenever we get to play this game. Have a good night, all. GO BRAVES!
RHR
August 16th, 2009
8:58 pm
Yeah CrimeDog, I can’t help that my kid goes there. I went to UGA too….and Alabama…and a community college….and even some LSU thrown in for .. measure.
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
8:58 pm
NotUGA-
Not really. I’ve heard grads of other schools make typos every once in a while. Except Georgia Tech. Their intellect knows no bounds.
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
8:59 pm
RHR-
Quite a tour of the SEC there. Who tailgates the best?
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
8:59 pm
Lauren T – I am contemplating another name change in the next few months – I just have to choose wisely…
Frankie Knuckles
August 16th, 2009
9:00 pm
I quit meteorology school early but it appears the rain may be dissipating.
- Brought to you by the radar on Weather Underground.
Cloud Strife
August 16th, 2009
9:00 pm
It’s raining at 755 Hank Aaron Drive, which is strangely close to Turner Field.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
9:00 pm
And I don’t like acquiring basestealers in lieu of hitters from big power positions like LF, RF, 1B, 3B. Let your middle infielders and CFers be good basestealers, because more often than not they’re going to be average-ish hitters and plus defenders, so that extra ability they bring on the basepaths becomes much larger. But often, from say a LF, you’re sacrificing power for stolen base ability, and that’s a no-no in my book.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
9:01 pm
Is John Miller having a stroke?
Spit it out, man. Geez. What in the world did he just say?
NotUGA
August 16th, 2009
9:01 pm
Amen CrimeDog (even though I am a GT man)! Some of my fellow alums can be overbearing to say the least.
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
9:01 pm
Ain’t nothing wrong with a UGA grad.
So you’re hoping to get first pitch in by 8:30, eh ESPN?
gerund
August 16th, 2009
9:03 pm
People at Georgia Tech don’t mispell words because they’re too busy never getting laid.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
9:03 pm
jeffrey d So you’re hoping to get first pitch in by 8:30, eh ESPN?
Now, be fair. They said 8:45…
Jeff321
August 16th, 2009
9:04 pm
Hmmm. Now Miller says 10pm for the earliest start time.
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
9:04 pm
Well, at least ESPN isn’t doing play-by-play of the grounds crew as their rain delay programming.
Jimmy Joe
August 16th, 2009
9:04 pm
There seems to have been a lot of talk about how good this player and that player is, and whether or not to bring up Heyward. Simple question for all here:
Does this team have enough pieces currently in the major league roster and minor league system to win a World Series?
I’m asking this based on the lack of anything other than Heyward coming through the system that has impact talent. Don’t give me Schafer or Freeman. Those two might be average players, but they aren’t elite talents like Heyward.
So the real question is, can Jones, McCann, Escobar, McLouth, Heyward, Hanson, Jurrjens, Lowe, Vasquez, Hudson win a World Series this year or next? I don’t want to talk about anything that is in 2011 because that is too far away. With Chipper and Lowe getting older and Hudson and Vasquez free agents after 2010, that’s when things will spiral downward for this team.
braveman
August 16th, 2009
9:04 pm
miller saying that it could be 10 o’clock??? or not at all?
that just sucks…but then again, he may have no clue what he is talking about.
Jaglawyer
August 16th, 2009
9:04 pm
Great, Jon Miller and Joe Morgan aka Dumb and Dumber calling the game tonight. I keep waiting for Seabass (Steve Phillips) to enter the booth.
Damn I miss the good ol’ TBS days with Skip, Pete and the gang.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
9:04 pm
Around 10PM starting time, R U kidding Me…?
Thanks BSPN!
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
9:05 pm
TEN PM?? Are you freaking KIDDING ME??
Now I really wish Ross was playing…
Jay
August 16th, 2009
9:05 pm
You should be careful using computer during thunderstorm if it’s storming in your area lol. Lightning can even be dangerous right before and right after storm
NotUGA
August 16th, 2009
9:05 pm
gerund
August 16th, 2009
9:03 pm
People at Georgia Tech don’t mispell words because they’re too busy never getting laid.
Save the ignorance for Paul Lentz please.
Supes
August 16th, 2009
9:05 pm
What sucks is that the conditions were just fine during the day. If this was a “regular” sunday afternoon game, it would have been played and the Braves would have been well rested for tomorrow’s make up game at 4pm against the D’Backs.
Fraking ESPN sunday night baseball start time.
wow
August 16th, 2009
9:06 pm
I hope we can get this game in.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
9:06 pm
They coulda played this game this afternoon…No, they had to switch it to 8 so ESPN could be near the Fillies…
I really can’t stand that channel
sometimes.gerund
August 16th, 2009
9:07 pm
People at Georgia don’t get laid because they’re too busy mispelling words.
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
9:07 pm
Looks like we’re gonna have another blog slumber party! And I thought since we were done on the west coast we were done with those.
RHR
August 16th, 2009
9:07 pm
Crimedog-
Tough call….my heart wants to say UGA but if I’m being honest….Bama is right there with them.
LSU isn’t in the conversation because we were at the Shreveport campus lol.
CaliChopper
August 16th, 2009
9:08 pm
OK can JMIller say anything in a not confusing way?
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
9:09 pm
NORRIS……….it’s better that Heyward isnt eligible for salary arbitration until after the 2013 season….whereas he would be eligible for arbitration after the 2012 season if the Braves were to either call him up now, or have him on the opening day roster of 2010.
Look at Yunel Escobar for example. In 2007, he made the pro-rated portion of the ML minimum (he was called up mid-season). In 2008, he made 402K. This year he is making $460K. Next year, he will likely be renewed at around $500K. If Escobar was eligible for arbitration after this season, there is no reason to believe that he couldnt get $4 mil through arbitration (after all, Jeff Francoeur “settled” for $3.375K this past winter).
Jair Jurrgens, same thing. He’ll get renewed for around $500K before next year. He could easily get $4 mil in arbitration next year.
The Braves will be paying 2 of their best players a combined $1 mil to play next year. If they were eligible for arbitration, they could easily get a combined $8 mil. You are talking about a difference between $7 mil. $7 mil less that could go towards improving the team.
If Jason Heyward is as good as advertised, then the Braves would save SO MUCH MONEY by delaying his arbitration clock. Also, it delays his eligibility for free agency by a year as well if the Braves wait until June of 2010 to call him up.
You may not like the economics of the game, however ignoring it is not going to make it go away.
Interested Observer
August 16th, 2009
9:09 pm
Maybe the Braves can play a double header tomorrow..one against the Phils and one against the DBacks.
God
August 16th, 2009
9:10 pm
Now you all understand how I feel about baseball.
And the Braves.
Suckers.
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
9:10 pm
RHR-
Haha fair enough. I’ve been to games at Tennessee, LSU, Auburn, Vandy and South Carolina, but I only really got to tailgate at South Carolina. Georgia, obviously, is much better than tailagating in Columbia. Can’t speak for the rest of them though.
Scotty doo
August 16th, 2009
9:10 pm
FIRE DOB!
bigleaguechew
August 16th, 2009
9:11 pm
Interested Observer: Mark already smashed my dreams of that happening -_-’
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
9:11 pm
Tarp’s off the field, 9:45 estimated start
Jimmy Joe
August 16th, 2009
9:12 pm
this is the reason we aren’t better suited to win it all past next year:
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/blog_article/the-rangers-win-the-teixeira-trade/
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:12 pm
There is another series in ATL between the two teams…why start at 10pm east coast time?… especially if ATL has another game tomorrow afternoon. Can the Braves call the league to try to push to postpone the game?
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
9:12 pm
Steve from OH………then why do you keep saying that the Braves should call up Heyward if McLouth has to go on the DL? Why bring up the fact that Heyward is better than Brandon Jones?
We all know that Heyward is better than Brandon Jones.
If you feel that the Braves should wait on calling up Heyward because of the service time deal………then why post that the Braves should call him up if McLouth is injured?
18 Wheels of Love
August 16th, 2009
9:12 pm
Gotta switch from beer to coffee!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
9:13 pm
Hey folks!
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
9:14 pm
9:45…that’s not so bad…
Soph
August 16th, 2009
9:14 pm
Wait, wha? 9:45-10pm? They’re gonna be playing till 1am!
nolie
August 16th, 2009
9:14 pm
nolie, we totally disagree if you think it’s a maybe when considering position value, contract status, and age. Absolutely a Top-50 player. (EFRIM)
I always respect your position on young players, but OK, we can disagree, I’ll even still respect you in the morning.
Around 50 Ok I guess, near 15 Nope. not even close.I’d prefer that degree of positional value in some position other than catcher. add that to mediocre D and well…
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
9:15 pm
No no no Paul, wrong again. So besides being a complete idiot, your reading comprehension is nonexistant too, huh?
Boy, you never disappoint.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
9:15 pm
Hey Nova, welcome to rain delay
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
9:15 pm
That first post at 9:10 was in bad taste, IMHO…
Jeremiah Gothwald
August 16th, 2009
9:15 pm
Thanks to this delay, I’m running out of beer. Got to run out and buy more!
Oh wait, it’s Sunday in Georgia…
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
9:15 pm
Nova Scotia Steve
HIYA!
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
9:16 pm
It sure is nice to live on the West Coast. It’s only 6:15pm out here. Dont have to worry about staying up too late.
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
9:16 pm
Heath, it doesn’t work that way (Braves can’t ask league to postpone game rather than start late).
nolie
August 16th, 2009
9:16 pm
Translation: Cox doesn’t care about playing the division leader with a short bench. Makes ya wonder if he really wants to win or not, no? (JEFF321)
still and idiot I see
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
9:16 pm
nolie–
How do you feel about BMac’s defense?
No wait…DON’T ANSWER THAT…
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
9:17 pm
“There is another series in ATL between the two teams…why start at 10pm east coast time?… especially if ATL has another game tomorrow afternoon. Can the Braves call the league to try to push to postpone the game?”
You try to stay away from doubleheaders if you have to. They do a number on your bullpen first of all and the way Atlanta has been with rain delays this year its a good chance we will probably be in for more.
Jimmy Joe
August 16th, 2009
9:17 pm
LF- McLouth
CF – Schafer
RF – Heyward
1B – LaRoche or someone similar
2b – Johnson or Prado
SS – Yuni
3B – Jones
C – McCann
That isn’t a winning lineup. This team needs one more bat, even with Heyward next year. What’s sad about this situation is that they are in one of those positions where they should trade Freeman, Schafer and like two other pitchers in a big move for a bat, but they would be stupid to do so because they haven’t come close to making the playoffs recently and the Phillies have 5 or 6 really good players in their prime.
Cheese
August 16th, 2009
9:17 pm
Vanderbilt is the BEST place in the SEC to tailgate…I mean where else can you go and still feel like you the home team in conference…this coming from a vandy alum
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
9:17 pm
McFann–are you really surprised anymore? Between the idiots and the uncouth (the latter being Paul Lentz), the blog really has left a lot to be desired in that area…
I’ll admit I contribute to a bit of that…
Ryan
August 16th, 2009
9:17 pm
thanks dob…..settle in for a long night mates!!!!!!
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
9:17 pm
Paul L–
Well LA-de-da for you…
Hey, NS Steve!
Gwinnett Fred
August 16th, 2009
9:18 pm
My concern is that the start, go a couple innings, then more rain and basically we would lose a Vazquez start!
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
9:19 pm
I said it before , The only reason Heyward will be up is,someone has to go down and he must keep tearing it up. Wren will not pull the trigger unless we have that combo. But he didn’t ask me or he would be packing.
Ryan
August 16th, 2009
9:19 pm
Soph,
Just treat it like a world series game with this start time.lol.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
9:19 pm
Steve from OH–
If you’re referring to that 9:10 post…no, not surprised much at all…
You don’t contribute half as much as most of us.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
9:20 pm
Steve from OH………you might want to re-read your 8:39pm posting. You said the following:
“but an argument can be made that Heyward helps us more than Jones. Jones is the only one I’d consider calling up over Heyward, but they’re pretty much the same player–except that Heyward does everything Jones does, but better. Heyward plays better defense than Jones and is certainly hitting better.
It is a stretch, I know, to say that bringing up Heyward even with a McLouth injury is the right move, but I really can’t say that bringing up Blanco or Barton instead gives me a fuzzy feeling.”
Those are your words, not mine.
Gwinnett Fred
August 16th, 2009
9:20 pm
Forget the league – since they come back in and the first pitch hasn’t been thrown, the decision to play is with the Braves executives – not the umpires or the league.
Jeff321
August 16th, 2009
9:20 pm
still and idiot I see
Nolie – Nice of you to chime in! Only problem is, you didn’t comment on the original posting other than to throw insults around..
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
9:20 pm
Interested Observer: The Phillies come back here in September. They’re not going to be forced to give up their off day tomorrow to stay and play in Atlanta when they come back for another series next month and a DH could be played then.
It’s moot now anyway, since they’re playing tonight, provided no further severe rain.
DP
August 16th, 2009
9:20 pm
No Dentz, it wouldn’t necessarily be an unwise move economically to hold Heyward back until June, 2010. You have no idea how to analyze the situation, because if you did you’d factor in what the Braves will have to pay a right fielder (or platoon) for all of 2010 while they’re waiting to bring Heyward up at midseason. The Braves would save $2.5 million less Heyward’s rookie salary versus what he’d make in the minors if they let GA leave after the season, plugged Heyward in right and moved the Church/Diaz platoon to left. I think the odds are good that Heyward could do at least as well as GA’s .311 OBP with better power numbers and much better defense. The $2 million or so saved on next year’s payroll by that move is a financial offset to moving Heyward’s salary escalation forward one year.
But as you have demonstrated with your inane Francouer versus McCann babbling, you don’t understand a very basic financial concept, the time value of money.
Whether working out all the numbers said it was a financial push or it cost the Braves a net present value of $3 million based on the next 5 years is all but immaterial when you’re paying over $10 million a year to older players like Chipper Jones, Derek Lowe, Tim Hudson and Javier Vasquez. A competent management doesn’t invest all that money in getting a team to the brink and risk missing the window of opportunity to win by holding back a potential difference maker over relatively minor financial considerations.
The only relevant question on Heyward for Braves management should be whether he’s ready to play at the major league level or not, either now or by opening day 2010.
dogsbrekky
August 16th, 2009
9:21 pm
some drongo actually put chipper at nos 8 in the linep or is that B Jones
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
9:21 pm
Cheese-
Very true, haha. I remember during the game, they kept showing replays of Georgia’s good plays. Certainly the most polite fans in the SEC.
Frankie Knuckles
August 16th, 2009
9:21 pm
Told you folks about the dissipation. I take full credit for this act of nature.
Gwinnett Fred
August 16th, 2009
9:21 pm
So despite only 3,500 staying around for the game (nice PR move on a school night) – they sold 35,000 tickets – so the Braves would never postpone this game barring a horrible forcast.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
9:22 pm
Like I said, your reading comprehension=bad.
You don’t understand that one can present an argument as to why a move may be the correct one but still disagree with it on other (hint: financial) grounds?
Your and idiot.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:22 pm
DOB -
I didn’t really think that they had the power…but, what time is too late to start?
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
9:24 pm
Is Prado Ok?
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
9:24 pm
We gunna play some ball tonight or what???
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
9:25 pm
Steve-
Reading you and Lentz go back and forth is like watching the Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner go at it, with you being the Roadrunner. We all know who’s going to win, but watching the Coyote struggle is so entertaining.
Efrim
August 16th, 2009
9:25 pm
I always respect your position on young players, but OK, we can disagree, I’ll even still respect you in the morning.
nolie, just young players?!?!? That’s the only opinion of mine you respect??? Okay. I’ll take it from you……
If we are talking age, contract, then I really do think he is high on that list. Top-15 may be a bit too high, but I’d probably rank him in the Top 30. I didn’t like that Posnanski list at all. He ranked Soriano and Vazquez higher than McCann. I think Jarrod Washburn was on that list. Seemed strange that he would even write something like that. IF that’s the list you were refferring too(ranking McCann #81 and Mauer #2).
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
9:26 pm
Steve from OH
The bottom line regarding Heyward is that if he is as good as everyone thinks, he is going to get paid anyway.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
9:26 pm
Ryan – ha, I guess I could do that or even pretend like the Braves are playing on the west coast.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
9:26 pm
The Diamondbacks will be in town early enough to go over to the Ted and watch the game. Good seats are available, I’m sure.
woogidy
August 16th, 2009
9:26 pm
JFC! You people complain too much!
NotAgain
August 16th, 2009
9:27 pm
Now tell me he’s not the offensive leader of this team, bro (Random)
waste of time, dude. Tommy never allows anything as mundane as facts get in the way of a good rant. better be careful or he will throw his remote at you.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
9:27 pm
Rob–no disagreements there. If he’s the next Dave Winfield, he’ll get paid hansomely for it.
dogsbrekky
August 16th, 2009
9:27 pm
I was just reading bloomberg news and think I got this blog and that webpage mixed up…
DP “time value of money”, jessh mate it is Sunday night, next thing we will be discussng whether we hedge our gamma, delta, theta and rho or combination of the 4.. but I got your points and agree..
If Heyward is good enough, he is old enough and ready enough, eff the $$$ considerations because who cares about 5 years hence, you win now when you can
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
9:27 pm
McFann :Ô: -
…One-a these days Alice!
….to the MOON!
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
9:28 pm
I think Brandon Jones gets the call if McLouth hits the DL
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
9:28 pm
If the Braves win tonight, they would gain on EVERYONE in front of them, wild card and division. That would be nice.
still and idiot
August 16th, 2009
9:28 pm
Define “irony.”
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:28 pm
So the Braves execs “could” have decided not to play?
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
9:29 pm
Steve from OH
Lets just hope by the time Heyward becomes a Free Agent, we will have a real owner who cares.
Efrim
August 16th, 2009
9:29 pm
That isn’t a winning lineup. This team needs one more bat, even with Heyward next year.
I disagree. Take it one year at a time. Wren can make plenty of decisions this offseason that could sculpt next years club differently than many assume it will be. Even so, that 1-8 should be capable of finishing within the top third of the NL in runs scored. And with the starting pitching, well, that’s a good team….
Of course, a Matt Holliday or Jason Bay added to that team, well, I wouldn’t mind that….
Frankie Knuckles
August 16th, 2009
9:30 pm
Just because I’m alone in the house and bored….Does anyone know how they design the outfields so that they drain effectively?
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
9:31 pm
I find it hard to believe that the “Worldwide leader in sports” can’t find something better than Randy Wolf 3 times during a rain delay.
nycbravesfan
August 16th, 2009
9:31 pm
alright lets play some ball!, one braves strength: is going to be pinpointed tonight!!!
Despite having two grade A starters out, our depth as a team will step in to pullout a victory in this game. Look for Infante to have his best game since coming off the DL. Also, Veteran Elite, Anderson batting second will prove interesting. Garrett has been outstanding since the allstar break.
jimmy joe, you are retarded.
go braves.
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
9:32 pm
something better to talk about*
woogidy
August 16th, 2009
9:32 pm
frankie
http://www.varicore.com/Menu/athletic_field_installation.html
Frankie Knuckles
August 16th, 2009
9:33 pm
Rob, why does Arthur B come to mind? Does Turner even have the wealth to reacquire the team? I have to say our payroll isn’t bad considering a corporation owns the team in a recession. At least they haven’t turned us into the Marlins.
Gwinnett Fred
August 16th, 2009
9:33 pm
Heath:
I believe so – assuming the lineup cards were never exchanged. If that’s the case, when the visiting team is not in town for the last time, the decision remains with the home team.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
9:34 pm
CrimeDog , that 9:25 was to good
Jimmy Joe
August 16th, 2009
9:34 pm
You need more elite players than just Heyward. Chipper is old and McCann is a catcher. Escobar is pretty good too, but that isn’t like the Philles or Mets who have Utley, Howard, Rollins, Victorino, Werth, Ibanez, Beltran, Reyes, Wright, Hamels, Lee, Johan, K-Rod, Lidge.
nycbravesfan
August 16th, 2009
9:34 pm
fred,
Yes they designed with a 1% slope from shallow center field towards all boundries. The infield has no slope. COMPLETELY FLAT. As well as a arterial drainage pattern 2′ underground.
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
9:34 pm
Frankie Knuckles
We will need all the money possible to keep Escobar, Hanson, Heyward, McCann in the coming years.
Frankie Knuckles
August 16th, 2009
9:35 pm
woogidy,
I am now entertained! Thx bro! I worked in landscaping and irrigation for a while and this sort of thing interests me.
Jman
August 16th, 2009
9:37 pm
Is there anyway ESPN can be banned from carrying Braves games from now on? I hate Morgan, Phillips, and Miller… Plus this 8pm junk is for the birds on Sundays… Especially when there’s a freakin rain delay!
Efrim
August 16th, 2009
9:40 pm
You need more elite players than just Heyward.
Yeah, but who says all the players you just listed were “elite”. McCann, Chipper, Escobar, Heyward is a pretty strong core. Add to it McLouth, Prado, Schafer and Freeman and that’s pretty darn good. With the depth of the starting pitching, no real reason why they can’t make the playoffs. Then it’s a crapshoot. And as much as I really like those other players(Schafer, Freeman, Prado, and McLouth), that may not be the team that it turns out to be. Wren can switch it up a bit. I hope “switch it up” doesn’t mean making moves that don’t make sense, but it’s not a certainty that THIS is the team that needs to win it all.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
9:40 pm
DP…….If Jason Heyward had been playing at Triple A for a couple of months, I could understand your argument. However, Heyward has only been at Double A for a little more than a month. Dude just turned 21. I see no problem with leaving him in Double A for the rest of the season…….do the Arizona fall league thing……play some games in Spring Training…..and then start off the season in Triple A.
If he rakes at the plate in Triple A like Tommy Hanson pitched, then call him up in June.
Also, if the Braves were to sign a “stop gap” player in the off season to play right field until they are ready to call up Heyward…….Frank Wren can always trade the player he got to play right field in mid-season. The Braves do not have to “eat” that salary.
Frank Wren has shown that he can be creative and not afraid to pull the trigger on a trade.
nycbravesfan
August 16th, 2009
9:40 pm
I actually like steve phillips, he gives great inbiased analysis
MItchie-san
August 16th, 2009
9:42 pm
“It sure is nice to live on the West Coast. It’s only 6:15pm out here. Dont have to worry about staying up too late.”
It works for me even better. Not to rub it in, but it aint even 1600 out here yet…
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
9:42 pm
inbiased?
nolie
August 16th, 2009
9:42 pm
you didn’t comment on the original posting other than to throw insults around.. (JEFF321)
hey, you’re the one who made the idiotic statement that I quoted. .and I’m always much nicer to you than I think you deserve dude.
Ryan
August 16th, 2009
9:42 pm
game on!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brian the Brain
August 16th, 2009
9:43 pm
Ok here we go….so do we play for the early run?
La Jolla Dawg
August 16th, 2009
9:43 pm
Looks like a fair amount of people stayed through the rain delay.
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
9:43 pm
Ugh….not the ugly red unis.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
9:44 pm
Steve from OH……….calling Jason Heyward up right now would not make sense PERIOD, regardless of the economics of it. The Braves have a plethora of outfielders who are doing a decent job.
I’m confident that Frank Wren will do the right thing and not rush Heyward to the Majors.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
9:44 pm
Mixxo–
“Har har HARdy har har!”
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
9:44 pm
time to kick some philly butts
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
9:44 pm
Paul Lentz: “”njbraves……….whatever dude. The Braves arent going to make a move that would cost them millions of dollars, just to appease you.”"
Lentz, I’m sure you’ll be surprised to learn that njbraves is the CEO of Liberty Media.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:44 pm
About 3-4 weeks ago some (on ESPN, of course) were suggesting that the NL division leader to least likely lose their lead would have been the Phillies…. As of right now, they are the team with the smallest division lead in the league. (The moves STL has made sure has panned out…they may end up with the largest division lead…)
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
9:44 pm
Paul Lentz
I have never bashed you or called you names, but that ends now. Diory Hernandez is hitting over .360 at Triple A and he sucks. If Heyward was hitting between .270 and .300 then I would say he needs to see triple A. His numbers are unbelievable. I think he would be lket down by getting called up to Gwinnett instead of Atlanta. He said in a interview that his goal from the day he signed that he wanted to be in the bigs by 09. He deserves to be called up because of the way he plays.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
9:45 pm
But, it’s Sunday Mixxo. I LIKE the red unis.
nycbravesfan
August 16th, 2009
9:45 pm
write the “i” is next to the “u”. Thanks Mrs. Kelevra! I’ll try harder next time…
Steve Phillips is better than he gets credit for..
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
9:45 pm
The radar looks all clear from here on out!
Dan Kolb's Mom
August 16th, 2009
9:45 pm
alright lets get em.
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
9:45 pm
Paul
When did Church become a star?
Name
August 16th, 2009
9:46 pm
Jon Miller sounds like he’s got a handful of marbles in his mouth. What a jerkoff.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
9:46 pm
paul
hewyard just turned 20
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
9:46 pm
Holy jeese….I leave for a day or two and no Prado…McLouth and Soriano still bothered by his shoulder….YIKES…
Hey at least we’re playing ball!
Ryan
August 16th, 2009
9:46 pm
1 out
nolie
August 16th, 2009
9:46 pm
I didn’t like that Posnanski list at all. He ranked Soriano and Vazquez higher than McCann. (Efrim)
Ok, no not just younger players but that is often what you comment on. I just threw in that Pos list to tease McFann. She expressed disdain as she should have.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:47 pm
Only 26 more outs to go…
BravesfaninWis
August 16th, 2009
9:47 pm
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
9:01 pm
Is John Miller having a stroke?
Spit it out, man. Geez. What in the world did he just say?
John Miller is to baseball announcing as John Madden is to football announcing. The most annoying part about Miller is he always tries to put his own little twist on the Latin players names like he is fluent with them. Take Furcal for example, Miller pronounces his name Raphael Furcal (Like the Ninja turtle Raphael) and his last name as in Fercal instead of what it truly is. I wish he would give it up already. He and that Kenny Albert that sounds like he has a **** stuck in his mouth.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
9:47 pm
WTF
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
9:47 pm
Ballgame
Soph
August 16th, 2009
9:47 pm
Are you kidding me? Is that bad luck or what?
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
9:47 pm
Well, the Phillies just got back one lucky break.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:47 pm
Bad break there….
nycbravesfan
August 16th, 2009
9:47 pm
there goes the catalyst, morgan is retarded as well
Ryan
August 16th, 2009
9:47 pm
unbelievable
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
9:47 pm
im just messin within ya nycbraves
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
Rob from SC………….Professional baseball is a BUSINESS. “Deserves” has nothing to do with it. The Braves are going to do what is in their best interest economically, while trying to field a competitive team.
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
get Medlen up
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
Nice DP ESCO!!!
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
SWEEET!!!!!
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
never mind
Dan Kolb's Mom
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
wow. what a play. awesome.
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
Got that lucky break right back.
cabravesfan
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
Well that was pretty
nycbravesfan
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
Escobar baby!!!!!!!! thats our catalyst!!!
Soph
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
Sweetness. I take it.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
Well, the Phillies just got back one lucky break.
Uh…about that…
Anonymous Caller
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
Escoo!! nice!
Jeff321
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
hey, you’re the one who made the idiotic statement that I quoted. .and I’m always much nicer to you than I think you deserve dude.
Do you honestly think I care if some smart ass former career minor league catcher is “nice” to me or not?
Btw, nice play by Escobar.
Name
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
victorino’s a queer
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
what happened?
Ryan
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
we get the break right back!!
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
24 more outs left…
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
9:48 pm
Take that Mr. Victorino………
dogsbrekky
August 16th, 2009
9:49 pm
I love Yunel, no seriously, man love for that beaut little Cubano
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
9:49 pm
5 Pitches in that inning as well, I like That!
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
9:49 pm
WOWZA!
Richie
August 16th, 2009
9:49 pm
Way to go Yunie!!! Very heads up play right there
lexbrave
August 16th, 2009
9:49 pm
luck giveth and luck taketh away.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:49 pm
Only 5 pitches for Javy… very nice. Would love to see him go 8+ here tonight with the team having to bounce right back tomorrow at 4pm.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
9:50 pm
BravesfaninWis & Braves Fan in SC –
Thought you both declared that you were done with the Braves yesterday? I see you’re back though.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
9:50 pm
Turnabout is fair play. While a number of you were crying when the Victorino ball hit the bag……….you all jumped for joy when that LINER by Utley went right to Escobar to double up Victorino.
To be honest, I wasnt worried when Victorino got that lucky double. Sh!T happens. Sometimes a pitcher has to work around some bad luck.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
9:50 pm
when is the last time we jumped out on somebody early…thats what we need
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
9:51 pm
One Helluva weather guy ain’t I!?
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
9:51 pm
Do you honestly think I care if some smart ass former career minor league catcher is “nice” to me or not?
No. But you should care if he disagrees with you. If he does, chances are that you’re wrong. But you are either too stubborn to admit it or too impervious to notice. Either that, or you can’t allow a healthy dose of reality into your vitriol. Take your pick, it doesn’t matter to me.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
9:51 pm
nolie–
Uh…huh? What? You talking to me?
La Jolla Dawg
August 16th, 2009
9:52 pm
“A former Brave who is now with the Braves again…” he gets paid for that?
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
9:52 pm
these maybe the three worst commentators in sports and they put them together
abwright
August 16th, 2009
9:52 pm
Even if the Braves lose tonight (they aren’t!), I think they will be leading the wild card “division” two weeks from now. Just looking at schedules. If they have to DL McLouth, they should bring up the best replacement.
Braves have a very real chance to make the post-season this year. It would be a crime if they threw Gregor Blanco out there for 10-12 games when they could be making up ground.
I read that Schafer was out of the cast and presumably is starting to get ready to play. Brandon Jones was apparently doing better in the second half. But, if the Braves think that Heyward is the best option, he should get the call over the others, damn the long term cost.
Meanwhile, the Reaper gets a lucky double by hitting the first base bag, but immediately gets erased on a liner / tag out double play.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
9:52 pm
It’s scary how good Yunel could become. He ain’t bad now!
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:52 pm
Wouldn’t it be nice if the late start caused those guys to fall asleep…giving us just video?
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
9:52 pm
So I was a litttle hung-over this morning…went out for breakfest with some friends.
Here how my order went down with the waitress….
So you think i could get some sausage on the side…but the last thing i want is a sh*tload of sausage…like just a couple would be cool
We laughed….
nolie
August 16th, 2009
9:53 pm
I actually like steve phillips, (NYCBravefan)
blasphemy!!! actually i like him too. don’t always agree with him but I like him better than most. but then I like Sutton too. Really miss Pete though. The best there was IMO at least as far as Braves games
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
9:53 pm
Way to be productive Loaf
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:53 pm
We’ll take that.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
9:53 pm
nycbravesfan: Man you gotta change your name. We can’t have a ncbravesfan and a nycbravesfan.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
9:53 pm
Pssshh…look at Loaf tossin’ that bat like he’s MFIKY or somethin’…
nycbravesfan
August 16th, 2009
9:53 pm
I beg to differ mr. morgan. Chipper and Yuni are just as if not more productive than feliz and rollins….
Dan Kolb's Mom
August 16th, 2009
9:54 pm
kelevra- agree. you could put a rocking chair, a log, and a can of peas in the booth and it would be vastly more intelligent and entertaining broadcasting than i am hearing right now
Mixxo
August 16th, 2009
9:54 pm
Happ is “up” a lot early.
bravefaninok
August 16th, 2009
9:54 pm
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:49 pm
Only 5 pitches for Javy… very nice. Would love to see him go 8+ here tonight with the team having to bounce right back tomorrow at 4pm.
yesterday on the blog,
I predicted Javy will throw CG shutout tonight(i’ll be happy with 8in win)
CaliChopper
August 16th, 2009
9:54 pm
sure hope loaf doesn’t have nightmares from that hbp
Jeffro
August 16th, 2009
9:54 pm
If a picture paints a thousand words…………..http://deadspin.com/5336293/stay-classy-cubs-fans-update
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:54 pm
Not exactly patient at the plate these guys in the red unis…
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
9:54 pm
Chipper and Yuni are just as if not more productive than feliz and rollins
Ummm…”slightly” more productive, yes.
BIOMASS
August 16th, 2009
9:55 pm
Enter your comments here
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
9:55 pm
I hate swinging 2-0
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
9:55 pm
Okay, is it “JAY Happ” or “Jay Ay Happ” ? this is getting on my nerves
matt
August 16th, 2009
9:56 pm
man morgan butchered those statements about chipper. that was ugly
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
9:56 pm
He could not score??????????????????????
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
9:56 pm
Damnit Loaf Is Slow As Shyt!!!
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
9:56 pm
man any other runner and thats 1
Soph
August 16th, 2009
9:56 pm
Damn. So close. Get ‘em in boys!
Kate
August 16th, 2009
9:56 pm
man, wish we could’ve scored on that one, come on Esco
Dan Kolb's Mom
August 16th, 2009
9:56 pm
oh man. my great granny could have scored from 1st on that. and she died in 1939.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
9:57 pm
Come On Esco, You’re Due!
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
9:57 pm
Ah! Yes! Taking advantage of that second chance! Boo-yah! Double #30!
GA cost him an RBI, though.
Loaf on blacberry standing on first base
August 16th, 2009
9:57 pm
Did he just say I don’t have good speed? Oh haaaeeeeeellllll no.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:57 pm
Hey… there’s one of those doubles that McFann likes so much.
nycbravesfan
August 16th, 2009
9:58 pm
Chipper and Yuni are just as if not more productive than feliz and rollins
Ummm…”slightly” more productive, yes.
I get so tired of the lack of respect for chipper. name me 5 better 3B’s in the history of MLB?
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
9:58 pm
Dammitt!
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
9:58 pm
Marion Campbell is the worst retread we ever had in these parts. I lapsed into a coma when I heard they’d rehired his azz. I’m grateful to Rankin Smith for bringing the Falcons to Atlanta, but he was the most clueless owner (and biggest tightwad) in the history of professional sport.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
9:58 pm
Swung at ball 3
Soph
August 16th, 2009
9:58 pm
Fudge. Opportunity wasted.
Dan Kolb's Mom
August 16th, 2009
9:58 pm
sigh. missed opportunity.
Who Knew
August 16th, 2009
9:58 pm
oh, does jeff321 ever post anything other than smart ass criticism of braves players, especially seems to have a hard on for chipper…
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
9:58 pm
Yunel sucks.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
9:59 pm
Shamus Thacker……….you forgot about Dan Henning.
nolie
August 16th, 2009
9:59 pm
Do you honestly think I care if some smart ass former career minor league catcher is “nice” to me or not? (JEFF321)
you see you can’t get any facts straight. I hope you don’t care what anyone on this board thinks of you, cause if you do you must have a board full of hurt feelings sweetie, and you are still and idiot. Have a nice day. Maybe you and MF04 can get together and break the stupidity barrier.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
9:59 pm
WE will have fast outfielders (and hitters ) soon
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
9:59 pm
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
9:58 pm
Yunel sucks.
I love Escobar, and I live in SC, don’t make me track you down.
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
9:59 pm
My question got pushed to the last page so:
Which is it: “JAY Happ” or “JAY AY Happ” ? I’m getting annoyed by what sounds like Jay Happ but I thought it was his 2 initials…
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
9:59 pm
What the hell was that Yunel?!
Damn it. Why the hell is GA batting second?
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
9:59 pm
Loaf. It’s blackberry and you were on third bud. Good try though.
Jeff321
August 16th, 2009
10:00 pm
No. But you should care if he disagrees with you. If he does, chances are that you’re wrong. But you are either too stubborn to admit it or too impervious to notice. Either that, or you can’t allow a healthy dose of reality into your vitriol. Take your pick, it doesn’t matter to me.
Steve – Do you care to tell me why my original statement was wrong? Do you agree tonight is an important game? Do you think its better to have Clout sitting on the bench unable to play rather than having someone healthy?
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
10:00 pm
Rob – I like Esco too, just frustrated.
abwright
August 16th, 2009
10:01 pm
With two outs, I figured that GA could score easily on that double (seemed to take forever for the ball to get to the wall). He was barely past second base when the fielder got to the ball near the wall.
Anonymous Caller
August 16th, 2009
10:01 pm
sigh…
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:01 pm
Funky Butt-Lovin!!!!
Soph
August 16th, 2009
10:01 pm
“It disappears!”
No siht sherlock.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
10:01 pm
I think you’re wrong because it’s better to play shorthanded for a few games and have McLouth for about 10 games more than we’d have him were he DL’ed prematurely.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
10:01 pm
That HR is not a good sign…. ugh.
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
10:01 pm
Without the Long Ball, the Phillies are NOTHING. One trick ponies.
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
10:01 pm
Nice chuckel from Phillips there.
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:02 pm
Bean Howard’s ass already
wow
August 16th, 2009
10:02 pm
well we had a chance failed and look who takes advantage Howard mmm mmm mmm.
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
10:02 pm
should have brought in GONZO, or EOF
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
10:02 pm
Ballgame….
VaBraveFan
August 16th, 2009
10:02 pm
ballgame….. lol jk
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:02 pm
Game just went on mute
dogsbrekky
August 16th, 2009
10:02 pm
My NANNA scores from 1st on that hit by McCann and god bless her she would be 102 next week if she were still alive
bravefaninok
August 16th, 2009
10:02 pm
there goes the shutout
Richie
August 16th, 2009
10:02 pm
1st mistake by Bobby tonight. Shouldn’t have had Loaf batting 2nd. Game would be tied at 1 right now
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
10:02 pm
He really is unbelievable against Braves pitchers. They come and go, and he just keeps hitting them, regardless of their name.
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
10:03 pm
It’s no secret who these announcers are pulling for. Disgusting if you ask me.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
10:03 pm
My uncanny predictions are paying great dividends…
If Obama got wind of my powers of prognostication, I’d be his right-hand dude.
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
10:03 pm
Rob from SC @ 10:02 pm
“Bean Howard’s ass already”
From the looks of him, someone already caught him in the schnozz.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
10:03 pm
DANGIT!
And Joe with his, “We saw the difference between the Braves and the Fillies in the first inning. The Fillies second-place hitter, Shane Victorino, would have been able to score on that double.”
nycbravesfan
August 16th, 2009
10:03 pm
“loaf” …….. Right on. Laughing my ass off over here, who’s the nickname giver
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
10:04 pm
Though yeah, wish Loaf coulda scored…
Heath
August 16th, 2009
10:04 pm
Joe wastes no time getting in a BOS/NYY reference… 2nd inning.
semiballcoach
August 16th, 2009
10:04 pm
i’m with you rob
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
10:04 pm
Oh great, 1-0.
Missed that. Great start. I feel good about this one.
This is just weird all the way around.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:04 pm
As long as its solo shots If we get a lead Howard can hit all the homers he wants…Problem is we have to get a lead…Sigh!
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
10:04 pm
Richie-
You’re joking, right?
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
10:04 pm
Bad location there by Javy, but its a solo shot in the second, plenty of time to get it back. If you are going to make a mistake I would rather it be with the bases empty. Feast or famine with Howard. He either strikes out against us or hits a homerun.
abwright
August 16th, 2009
10:05 pm
Rally McTurtle would have been able to score from first on McCann’s double.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:05 pm
Heath
Co-Sign…This BSPN Crew is horrible
nycbravesfan
August 16th, 2009
10:05 pm
Loaf got on base though…….
Jeff321
August 16th, 2009
10:05 pm
Nolie, did they even make a minor league baseball card of you? Because I’d love to check out your stats!
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
10:06 pm
Loaf is running like a 400-pound slab of cornbread.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:06 pm
NYCBravesFan
“Loaf”
RHR Came up with that nickname the first month of the season
wow
August 16th, 2009
10:07 pm
Javy bounces back, now we have to get a couple and let him work his magic.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
10:07 pm
Tomahawkin -
It really is just inconceivable how “the worldwide leader in sports” would allow themselves to have such crap representing them.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
10:08 pm
“Loaf”
RHR Came up with that nickname the first month of the season
She’s a clever lass, that RHR.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
10:08 pm
Shamus. lol
Richie
August 16th, 2009
10:08 pm
CrimeDog, of course I am!!!!
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
10:08 pm
isnt howard a free agent soon…he hits so well in turner field maybe we should pick him up
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
10:09 pm
Only 1 run…Gotta get the bats goin…
PS
Our line-up seems weak tonight…
Guess it goes to show how important McLouth and Prado are for this team….
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
10:09 pm
See, now I can’t tell. But if you are serious, that’s one of the dumber things I’ve seen on this blog today, and that’s saying something.
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
10:09 pm
What, because that peckerhead Morgan was part of the big red machine he gets to run his fat, stankin mouth and praise other black players? BS, he’s annoying, ignorant, and really seems like a bitter and hateful man.
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
10:09 pm
kelevra,
no good, he does it against Braves pitching haha
wow
August 16th, 2009
10:10 pm
Did anyone see that Braves usher with that HOT chick dancing haha PRICELESS.
Chris from the Rock
August 16th, 2009
10:10 pm
It’s time to remind J.A. Happ that he is J.A. Happ. He’s playing in his first full season at nearly 27 years of age for a reason: he’s hittable.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:10 pm
Thank God for the DP by ESCO in the first otherwise it would be 3-0 right now…
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
10:10 pm
If Kotch and GA were in a relay, the baton would rot before being passed.
AndyC
August 16th, 2009
10:11 pm
I never even had the volume on for this game. I went right to mute and to the radio over the internet. Not going to put myself through that with the ESPN crew.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
10:11 pm
I think Loaf’s running,on bases,outfield , even to the water cooler has cemented my desire to have Heyward
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:11 pm
Yunel better redeem himself tonight or else.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
10:11 pm
Damn that Howard.
I can hear it now
August 16th, 2009
10:12 pm
“We hit some balls hard, they were just right at people”
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
10:12 pm
wow thats the loudiest ump ever
dogsbrekky
August 16th, 2009
10:12 pm
Shamus – I was given a nice bottle of ‘03 Caymus by our house guests this weekend and was enjoying a late glass here.. thanks to your humor I am now short 1 glass and for some reason have spat red wine all over my keyboard !
Heath
August 16th, 2009
10:12 pm
24 pitches so far…. uhm…patience please….patience.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
10:13 pm
Good stuff….big walk
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:13 pm
Gawd I hate that “Walk It Out” Garbage they play at Tooner Field
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
10:13 pm
Im guessing the Braves get shutout tonight.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:14 pm
That Effing Feliz, Argh!!!
Chop It Up All-Stars
August 16th, 2009
10:14 pm
They catch everything…dammit!
Soph
August 16th, 2009
10:14 pm
Mannnnnn. Frustrating!
wow
August 16th, 2009
10:14 pm
We are hitting atom balls not good but happ is gettting rocked i like out chances.
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
10:14 pm
Geez two HORRIBLE luck balls this inning… :-/
At least we cleared the pitcher, though I dont know how I feel about that if he’s gonna scorch em like he can. haha
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
10:14 pm
man they r a lucky ass team
Frankie Knuckles
August 16th, 2009
10:14 pm
This series is driving me nuts with these hard hit caught balls.
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:14 pm
Too many line drives…….Id say we get this guy next inning………..he not fooling anyone tonight……..go braves……….the guy has been hit hard and frequently
wow
August 16th, 2009
10:14 pm
Our*
Soph
August 16th, 2009
10:15 pm
lol Shamus you crack me up.
Heywards Heroes
August 16th, 2009
10:15 pm
son of a bitch
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
10:15 pm
We are hitting the ball hard, even Vasquez.
we need to get this guy soon
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
10:15 pm
Nova Scotia Steve………3 of the first 9 batters hit line drive outs. Garret was hit by a pitch, McCann ripped a double, and Church received a walk.
I can see how our line-up “seems weak” tonight.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
10:16 pm
abwright Rally McTurtle would have been able to score from first on McCann’s double.
Haha, yeah, prob’ly.
nycbravesfan
August 16th, 2009
10:16 pm
your right on DOC HOLIDAY.
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:16 pm
Come on phillies……..bring Lidge on………LOL
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
10:17 pm
Chris from the Rock: Yes, Happ is hittable. Just not very hittable.
He’s allowed more than seven hits just twice in 15 starts this season. Has a .227 opponents’ average.
Oh, and he has a 1.84 road ERA and .203 road opponents’ average.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
10:18 pm
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
10:18 pm
RHR should be praised on these boards if she did come up with that by herself.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:18 pm
Good Pick Roachy!
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:18 pm
1 thing I know……….is that you can lose a game on 1 mistake pitch, but not in the 2nd inning. Javy is on, sharp as always………..get it going offense!!!!!!!!!
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:19 pm
8 pitch Inning from Javy, love it!
Jalb3rt
August 16th, 2009
10:20 pm
I hate these red jerseys…
btw… is ESPN the Phillies broadcast team or something? Either they’re in love with the Phillies, or they hate the Braves…
…And god damnit! This Phillies team is the luckiest team alive. Everything the Braves hit, is hit right at them… everything goes so ”perfect” for them (except when Lidge’s on the mound) … I cant hate the Phillies more than i do, that stupid Howard, freaking Utley, idiot Werth, arrogant Pestorino and the walking mouth Rollins… AAARRRGGGGHHH!!
Heath
August 16th, 2009
10:20 pm
Javy is pitching efficiently tonight… only 29 pitches through 3 innings so far. Let’s get him some dang runs men!
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:20 pm
DOB,
If Happ is not that hittable, then the Braves are looking like the best offensive team in the majors, cause they are making the guy look bad. He has been as lucky as a man can be……odds are, he wont keep his luck for 3 more innings.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
10:20 pm
28 pitches through three
ijonathan
August 16th, 2009
10:20 pm
Ryan Howard 2nd inning home run + Joe Morgan announcing = 3 more hours of pure hell.
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
10:20 pm
I know Garrett is slow but to be fair to him on that one McCann smoked that ball and it hit right off the wall and Werth came up firing. Because of how hard he hit it I was hoping it would go over the wall because I knew it would be hard to score on that hit. Of course the Espn guys said Victorino could score but he just happens to be one of the fastest guys in the league, he can score on stuff that a lot of other players can’t.
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:20 pm
we really need to back Howard off the plate. He is hanging out waiting to hit the FB away. Drill him and if he charges the mound run away. Escobar will take him on.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
10:21 pm
After what I’ve seen tonight, I’ve got SlothLoaf ricocheting around my brain cell…
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:21 pm
Its official………Javy is the braves MVP.
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:22 pm
DL McLouth and get another bat up here.
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:22 pm
If out offense didn’t suck for 4 months, Javy would be the CY young
Heath
August 16th, 2009
10:23 pm
Some patience… thank you Omar. Take notice guys.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
10:23 pm
Happ is hapless, we’ll get to him!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
10:23 pm
OK…let’s get er goin…
No DP’s…no DP’s…no DP’s
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:23 pm
Here comes the tying run ……….
Skip & Pete Fan
August 16th, 2009
10:23 pm
DOB, does it seem to you that Garret Anderson doesn’t hustle sometimes? I’m not trying to be negative but I’ve noticed it several times.
ijonathan
August 16th, 2009
10:23 pm
Gawd, I just heard the Jon “I know how to correctly pronounce hispanic names” Miller version of Omar Infante…geesh.
Kate
August 16th, 2009
10:23 pm
they just said Omar had been a big bat for us this year..umm
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:24 pm
I would have played H&R right there.
CaliChopper
August 16th, 2009
10:24 pm
Yeah Shamus but Kotch wouldnt drop it
AndyC
August 16th, 2009
10:24 pm
Happ is wild and the Braves are hitting line drives, just at the Phils. Just need to hit em where they ain’t.
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:24 pm
I mean, this AB, not with that count
Lou Vales
August 16th, 2009
10:24 pm
Bean Howard???? You must be kidding. When was the last time this old guy even directed someone to come inside with a purpose?? I’m betting Bobby did not like being thrown at 50 pounds and 8 inches ago when he played for the Yankees therefore he doesn’t like that stuff. I’m trying to remember the last guy the Braves did have who would not hesitate to pitch inside.
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:25 pm
Somebody brought up a great point about Prado. He made that diving stop on Howard where he hit the groung hard. Is a concussion possible?
Soph
August 16th, 2009
10:25 pm
Thank you Loafy for running that out. We really appreciate it.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:25 pm
Loaf, Finally ran as if he stole something Argh!
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:25 pm
Hoss Come On, Shyt!!!
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:25 pm
Chipper coming up huge tonight
Soph
August 16th, 2009
10:25 pm
Take some pitches! Hellooooooooo.
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
10:25 pm
There’s the leader of the team…
Random
August 16th, 2009
10:26 pm
Steve from OH (August 16th, 2009 7:02 pm): “Who woulda thought that YE Yang would be the one to take down Tiger? Who even knew that the guy existed before today?”
ME!!!
Yesterday.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
10:26 pm
Patience is virtue that these guys just do not have…
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:26 pm
Boy, we are just playing Happs game…….. hellooooooooooooo!!!!!
wow
August 16th, 2009
10:26 pm
I expect a quality at bat from chipper in these situations but that was a very poor at bat, very disapointing.
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
10:26 pm
Alright. Not a great inning for our hitters BUT!! I think we have a shot because we’ve had hard-hit balls, and Happ’s control looks like it’s off. Alot of balls.
AndyC
August 16th, 2009
10:26 pm
That’s not hitting them where they ain’t
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
10:26 pm
ummmm yeeaahhhh.
It has the feeling…”of one of those games”
Jalb3rt
August 16th, 2009
10:26 pm
Ok… Great job by the offense, showing such a pasion… im not watching anymore…
‘Night all!!
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
10:26 pm
Mac and Esco will get it going
UNCBrave
August 16th, 2009
10:27 pm
1st pitch swinging Chipper=OUT
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
10:27 pm
Lou Vales,
Greg Maddux. He’d pitch you in if you deserved it.
Heywards Heroes
August 16th, 2009
10:27 pm
son of a bitch!!
Jaglawyer
August 16th, 2009
10:27 pm
Lou:
Didn’t the Braves plunk Soriano last season, breaking his hand in progress?
Jaglawyer
August 16th, 2009
10:27 pm
in the process
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
10:27 pm
Jalb3rt
August 16th, 2009
10:26 pm
“Ok… Great job by the offense, showing such a pasion… im not watching anymore…
‘Night all!!”
Good riddance! Get lost you loser bandwagoner.
wow
August 16th, 2009
10:28 pm
Leadoff walk you have to make the guy pay this offense is just to inconsistent.
RHR
August 16th, 2009
10:28 pm
They’re gonna need to hurry if they score the magic 4 runs.
Scout
August 16th, 2009
10:28 pm
Happ doesn’t look that good, at all. I see 87-89 touching 92 with below average secondary stuff. They have an incredible defense. They can make a lot of pitchers look good.
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
10:28 pm
I actually don’t mind if espn loves the phillies, mets, yankees, or red sox more than they love the Braves. The reason is that it makes it so much sweeter when those teams lose and they are forced to talk about us. I must say I enjoyed watching the Red Sox lose today on TBS. Yeah the Yankees are winning now but i’m hoping they fall flat on their face like the cubs did in the postseason last year.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
10:28 pm
thats a big nose
Heath
August 16th, 2009
10:29 pm
Why in the world would anyone want a closeup on Ryan Howard Schnoz? ESPN… get a grip.
cricket
August 16th, 2009
10:29 pm
Phillies do seem to be lucky.
As far as patience goes, someone mentioned on the broadcast that some braves hitters said that the plan is to get to Happ early in the count on fastballs. If that’s true, this could be a short night.
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:29 pm
Chipper Jones has swung at a lot of first pitches lately. Where did his batting go.
Heywards Heroes
August 16th, 2009
10:29 pm
this ESPN guys are jokes I could give better commentary
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:30 pm
Gonna Be a close and dramatic game tonight… And If we lose it will probably because of one of Bobby’s dumb in game decisions “Bank On It!”
We can beat Cy Happ Tonight if we do the following things…
1) Stop swinging for the Fences, Nuff Said we are not in Philly! It seems like with the big crowds our hitters keep swinging for the fences trying to impress cause everyone knows that Chicks dig the longball
2) Make Cy Happ Work! Work the counts so that we can get our licks against Chan Ho Park and his Posse!
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:30 pm
Javy please drill Howard
18 Wheels of Love
August 16th, 2009
10:30 pm
Happ is effectively wild and we are ineffectively impatient at the plate.
Work the count some guys, damn…
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
10:30 pm
Victorino nearly hit me with both of those foul balls. Strikeout was inevitable.
Chi-town
August 16th, 2009
10:30 pm
first pitch swinging at balls. sure looks like they want to win. good idea to let happ find his rhythm and make them look like the weaklings they are. 4 lefties vs. a lefty pitcher. great strategy.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
10:30 pm
sit down ya damn hawaiian
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
10:31 pm
Yes Victorino, they’re laughing at you, son. You have a very bad attitude and people are catching on to your arrogance.
Frankie Knuckles
August 16th, 2009
10:31 pm
Hey Lou, I guess you noticed we’re down 0-1. Welcome back to the board. Thank your boys ( no not those boys…. the Marlins ) for the split today.
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:31 pm
I just heard a guy laugh out sooooooooooooo loud after Victorino K´ed…….man……….he must hate him more than I do.
CaliChopper
August 16th, 2009
10:31 pm
Ummmm, why hit Howard? This isn’t the American league. He hit a poorly located pitch, no reason to throw at him.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:32 pm
Joe Morgan and Sucko Phillips making excuses for the Melts!
I knew BSPN couldn’t resist doing that!
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:32 pm
Why didnt GA bunt? isnt he batting 2nd? I mean, we are losing this game.
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
10:33 pm
“I expect a quality at bat from chipper in these situations but that was a very poor at bat, very disapointing.”
I’m guessing Chipper went up there looking for a certain pitch and thought he got it, problem is he didn’t and grounded into a DP. The results suck but if there is one thing we have learned about this offense this year is that they are agressive. I know I would rather them be less agressive but that is not really going to happen the majority of time with this team.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
10:33 pm
Get ready to duck, Ryan!
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
10:33 pm
dont throw him a strike
Heath
August 16th, 2009
10:33 pm
First it was a mention of the Yanks and Sox…and now the Mets. Joe can’t resist.
How many wanna guess that there will be some discussion of the Angels tonight too?
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:33 pm
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:31 pm
I just heard a guy laugh out sooooooooooooo loud after Victorino K´ed…….man……….he must hate him more than I do.
Nobody hates him more than I do
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:34 pm
Javy is so sharp, we get him 2 runs, we will win this game.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
10:34 pm
DOB: Victorino nearly hit me with both of those foul balls.
Hope you yelled MFIKY!
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
10:34 pm
I can’t believe he hit a home run with that swing. There was hardly any extension at all. That’s unbelievable.
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:34 pm
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
10:33 pm
“I expect a quality at bat from chipper in these situations but that was a very poor at bat, very disapointing.”
I’m guessing Chipper went up there looking for a certain pitch and thought he got it, problem is he didn’t and grounded into a DP. The results suck but if there is one thing we have learned about this offense this year is that they are agressive. I know I would rather them be less agressive but that is not really going to happen the majority of time with this team.
The good news for the future is that Heyward and Freeman work the count and draw walks. Schafer worked the count as well.
My prediction for the offseason is we trade McLouth
wow
August 16th, 2009
10:35 pm
Really, it only has to clear the first wall??? DEET DA DEEET Carlos Mancia please make fun of these goofballs wow awful announcers.
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:35 pm
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
10:34 pm
I can’t believe he hit a home run with that swing. There was hardly any extension at all. That’s unbelievable.
Make him pee in a cup
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
10:35 pm
Well, the crowd seems to be into the game. That’s something new.
Jalb3rt
August 16th, 2009
10:36 pm
The_Superhoo
Wow… sooo mature! Stupid idiot!
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
10:36 pm
thats not that bad…howard is locked in and this guy doesnt hit righties well
Heywards Heroes
August 16th, 2009
10:37 pm
im calling a homer by werth
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:37 pm
Come On Javy! Quit nibbling, let him hit it!
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
10:37 pm
“Ummmm, why hit Howard? This isn’t the American league. He hit a poorly located pitch, no reason to throw at him.”
Thats the thing with him. You know he’s got pure power and could kill a ball, but he also has holes in his swing, thats why he strikes out so much. If he tags you for a homerun its usaully because the pitcher messed up but if you hit your spots like Gonzo did yesterday he’s taking a seat.
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
10:38 pm
Howard has 16 homers and 49 RBI in 160 at-bats over his past 43 games against the Bravos, and a .327 average with 26 homers and 76 RBI in 78 career games against them.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
10:38 pm
runs!!!
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:38 pm
Escobar should have nailed Howard there
Soph
August 16th, 2009
10:38 pm
Good job Javy.
Offense – wake up!
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
10:38 pm
Man, Escobar almost plunked the big guy right there. That could’ve been interesting.
Uknown Hinson
August 16th, 2009
10:38 pm
McCann hits home, at minimum gets on base
Uknown Hinson
August 16th, 2009
10:38 pm
homer*
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
10:39 pm
Damn – Rob, you had the same thought I did…
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
10:39 pm
DOB,
Does he have any HBP’s against the Braves? That might be interesting to note. Seems AWFULLY comfortable against our pitching.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
10:39 pm
Lou Vales……….then answer to your 10:39pm posting is: Pascual Perez
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
10:39 pm
Wright DL’d. I think that’s a good move by the Mets.
Back to the Braves…
bravefaninok
August 16th, 2009
10:40 pm
Don’t hit Howard just don’t pitch to him,let him chase or walk.
Kate
August 16th, 2009
10:40 pm
Ugh…”hip-hip Jorge” commercial
Uknown Hinson
August 16th, 2009
10:40 pm
see
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
10:41 pm
Two best hitters just made three outs on two pitches. Nice.
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
10:41 pm
First ball swigning…AGAIN!
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
10:41 pm
1st pitch
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
10:41 pm
Those Howard numbers are unreal.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
10:41 pm
More first-pitch swinging… come the heck on!
Who Knew
August 16th, 2009
10:41 pm
I will never understand why some of you get so butt hurt over a percieved lack of respect for the braves from ESPN, seriously, what difference does it make, will that help them win a game or make the playoffs?
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
10:41 pm
What the devil was that?
Come on, BMac!
wow
August 16th, 2009
10:41 pm
Mac loves to copy chipper two pitches two outs last two hitters for happ.
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:41 pm
keep hacking boys
Anonymous Caller
August 16th, 2009
10:41 pm
i guess this going to be one of those games…again!
Skip & Pete Fan
August 16th, 2009
10:42 pm
It’s because everyone’s sick of their love affair with the Bosox & Yanks!
wow
August 16th, 2009
10:42 pm
Escobar looks AWFUL.
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
10:42 pm
Yunel is slumping hard.
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
10:42 pm
WHY do Major League hitters swing at the high heat? Clearly you’re going to miss more times than not, why do it?
Heath
August 16th, 2009
10:42 pm
Why is he swinging at that pitch?
These guys are looking quite impatient tonight.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:42 pm
Cy Happ Looking good despite a few atom balls…
That damn Feliz has killed us with his defense!
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
10:42 pm
I dont mind first-pitch swinging at all. Sometimes, many times (because the pitcher is trying to get ahead) it’s the best pitch you’ll see.
I hate, HATE, when they take weak, first-pitch hacks like Chip and B-Mac just did. If you’re that fooled by the pitch, that off-balance, hold up. You still got two more strikes to work with.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
Gut wrenching.
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
Come on matt…………tie this game.
Kate
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
Matty!!!!!!
wow
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
YESSSSSSSSSS MATTTTYYYYY DIAZ
Heath
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
Thank you Diaz!!!!
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
Matty D goes deeep
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
Matty!
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
diaz!!!!!!!!
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
There We Go Matty-D!!!!
Vinings Jim
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
MATT E!!!!!
Richie
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
Matt Diaz!!!!!
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
matty……………………………!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous Caller
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
MAAAATYY!!!! Gone!
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
WAHOOWAH!!!! A “wallscraper” by Diaz to tie it up!
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
Oh Matty D. Good call Doc.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
Mattyyyyyyy! I guess I’ll stay awake for a few mo’ innings.
Skip & Pete Fan
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
That a boy Mattie!
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
Matty!
cabravesfan
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
wow- didn’t really expect that from MattE
bravefaninok
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
Matt shows bunt then drives it out
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
Yay! Too bad nobody was on base…
lexbrave
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
i love escobar, but man was he the only person in the stadium that did not know there was a fastball above his head coming right there?
Uknown Hinson
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
Ata boy Matty, shut up who knew
CaliChopper
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
He’s gonna keep getting Yuni there till next week
wow
August 16th, 2009
10:43 pm
Chipper and Escobar need to come up big now and quit looking awful
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
10:44 pm
That a boy Matty D.
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
10:44 pm
Diaz!
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
10:44 pm
Diaz!
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
10:44 pm
Diaz!
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
10:44 pm
Diaz is wearing out right field when it comes to hitting homers. When Francoeur went to right field, if he got a hit, it was one of those rinky dink hits. Matt Diaz has been hitting homers and doubles to right since the trade.
CaliChopper
August 16th, 2009
10:44 pm
Matte baseball
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
10:44 pm
Triple Diaz there. Didn’t mean to but I like it!
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:44 pm
Jason Heyward who?
Just Kidding
Javy Vazquez
August 16th, 2009
10:45 pm
Remind me to send you 12 champagne bottles………whats your favorite?
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
10:45 pm
Yunel not having a good night, doesn’t usually chase those high fastballs. Thats whats makes him good. He has a good eye but everybody has a bad game once in a while.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
10:45 pm
LaRoche making Happ work…finally..somebody.
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:46 pm
Back to back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Uknown Hinson
August 16th, 2009
10:46 pm
And the reason is I don’t like hearing negative recaps and minimal coverage if I wasn’t able to see the game. And you don’t have many others choices.
Diaz
August 16th, 2009
10:46 pm
ATTABOY MATTY BOY !!!!!!!!!111
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:46 pm
The Superhoo
In response to “WHY do Major League hitters swing at the high heat? Clearly you’re going to miss more times than not, why do it?”
The Ball Looks so much better seeing it at eye level…Its hard to resist within a fraction of a second
Thats why pitchers are told throw high heat when hitters are behind in the count
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
10:46 pm
uf just missed it!
AndyC
August 16th, 2009
10:47 pm
Yeah DOB you can quit reminding us how good Howard is against the Braves anytime you want.
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
10:47 pm
Joba was pretty chunky as a kid
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
10:47 pm
Tomahawkin,
Yeah, I know you wanna throw the high heat if you’re ahead in the count. It’s just frustrating when they swing at it if they’re even or ahead in the count.
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
10:48 pm
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
10:47 pm
Joba was pretty chunky as a kid
He’s a Hutt!!
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
10:48 pm
We will get some more after Church walks to lead off the 5th.
CaliChopper
August 16th, 2009
10:48 pm
Not just Major league hitters, high heat gets chased at every level
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
10:48 pm
McFann
Why Was I thinking the same thing on that homer by Matty-D?
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
10:49 pm
Don’t worry boys, end of the month and you’ll be in Philly for a weekend series where those warning track shots should be enough for homeruns. Should bold well for our offense in their park, now our pitchers on the other hand…
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
10:49 pm
Tomahawkin The Ball Looks so much better seeing it at eye level…Its hard to resist within a fraction of a second”
you said that like you played a few games, good post
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
10:50 pm
wow fail
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
10:50 pm
Big Inning here…have to hold em down..
PS
I say this every time we play the Phillies…DAMN they have an excellent line-up
wow
August 16th, 2009
10:50 pm
Ibanez owns Vasquez in his career….not so far tonight however.
groundfog
August 16th, 2009
10:50 pm
Diaz is very under-appreaciated. He belongs in the big leagues, there is no doubt about that imo.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
10:51 pm
anyone else see that girl get git in the head with th eball
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
10:51 pm
Diaz is very under-appreaciated
Yep.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
10:51 pm
Jake W.
Don’t act like Howards ball hasn’t landed yet.
He JUST cleared the wall…same as Diaz
Heywards Heroes
August 16th, 2009
10:52 pm
True dat groundfog
Chop It Up All-Stars
August 16th, 2009
10:53 pm
This game is much more enjoyable with the mute button on.
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
10:53 pm
Ibanez is 0-for-2 with two strikeouts tonight, after coming in 7-for-19 with four homers off Vazquez.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
10:53 pm
Eh. That would’ve been nice to turn two there. Attack the ball Omar.
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
10:55 pm
Groundfog: This is Diaz’s fourth consecutive season in the big leagues, so I think the Braves agree with you.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
10:56 pm
the phils scored like 15 runs in pedro’s start and they’re talking like he pitched a gem…..he gave up 3 runs in 5 innings….thats like a 6.0 era
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
10:56 pm
Paul: You never fail to mention Francoeur.
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
10:57 pm
Nova Scotia Steve
Hey, that was a lucky shot by Diaz, didn’t you hear, he doesn’t do that to much.
In all seriousness i’m glad they pronounced his name right. I’m just waiting for them to figure out JJ is not a bottle of lotion.
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
10:57 pm
Anybody read Bowman’s comments regarding Smoltz
groundfog
August 16th, 2009
10:58 pm
DOB thanks for the exclamation point. You know how the fans,uh, bloggers are lol.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
10:58 pm
I had to tv on mute when Diaz hit the homer. You mean they actually said Di-az instead of Dee-az? Shocking.
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
10:59 pm
These 3 Stooges act like they’re on meth or something…
‘But wh–’, ‘yeah, but Joe’, ‘no no no, I’m right and yo…’, ‘IT WAS A WALL SCRAPER!!’ ‘Ok,ok. But how about the Phillies and their offense?’ I know but Joe, what about Lee and what he brings to the Phi…’, ‘I like Pedro!’
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
10:59 pm
Vazquez doing it again…guy has been so awesome for us. can’t really be put it into words.
Johnny Quest
August 16th, 2009
11:00 pm
DOB Just getting back back after a night of movin and shakin. My earlier remarks were not meant to cornfuse you, but to point out that tonight’s game will more than likely end after midnight, thus having the Braves playing in two games on Monday.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
11:00 pm
-Mention the Yanks, check
-Mention the Sox, check
-Mention the Mets, check
-Mention the Dodgers, check
-Mention the Angels, coming soon
-Do everything but call a good game, check
CaliChopper
August 16th, 2009
11:01 pm
wild card is a division now….?
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:03 pm
My man, Omar.
Keep gettin on base leadoff man. Make em throw some pitches.
Anonymous Caller
August 16th, 2009
11:04 pm
Lets go GA! Work the 2 out magic! cmon!
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
11:04 pm
Diaz’s homer made him 11-for-18 with three homers and seven RBI in seven games vs. Phillies this season, and 17-for-35 with 12 RBI in his past 13 games against them. He has a .353 career average and 21 RBI in 36 games (91 at-bats) against the Phillies, with nearly a .600 slugging percentage.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
11:04 pm
Okee Joe Morgan, what about Lidge’s boo boo? Utley’s miscue is iffy, maybe he gets it, maybe not.
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
11:04 pm
“wild card is a division now….?”
Tightest division in the league.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
11:04 pm
Twice now that Omar has taken a free pass…didn’t even think about offering at those. If only the rest of the team would take notice.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:05 pm
Boy This Offense has been Flat ever since the day off on Thursday
AndyC
August 16th, 2009
11:05 pm
The Don and Jim on the radio are giving major props to Carroll’s interview with Frenchy.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
11:05 pm
The Angels deserve a little chat. They have played great and don’t even get talked about.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
11:05 pm
I like Miller and Morgan…sorry guys.
Phillips – Not so much
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
11:06 pm
Odds on whether Vick is mentioned during this game?
UNCBrave
August 16th, 2009
11:06 pm
69 PITCHES in 5 innings…31 balls and yet we have 1 run on 2 hits
NO MORE BOBBY
August 16th, 2009
11:07 pm
C’MON BRAVES!!
Two game swing at stake here. Would like to see a little more life tonight.
Frankie Knuckles
August 16th, 2009
11:07 pm
Can ESPN’s coverage of this game be any more bias? MLB should fix this garbage.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:07 pm
UNC,
Could be worse.
Could have zero runs on zero hits.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
11:08 pm
8-0
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
11:08 pm
Yup…this is a big one here folks….we have a chance to win it.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
11:08 pm
I honestly don’t think this is just a career “up” year for Vazquez. He’s found himself as a pitcher, even at his advanced age. Takes a long time for some guys. Took five-years before Steve Bartkowski was worth a damn. It’s like it all hit him at once, “ahhh, so THIS is how you do it?” Isn’t that at least possible with Vazquez? I just can’t see his coming out and pitching like a stiff next year. Maybe Roger had the magic formula for him. Maybe he figured it out for himself…
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:08 pm
Screw You Jon Miller
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:08 pm
Thanks Jon Miller.
Literally, as he was saying ‘cant buy a hit against atlanta pitching…” he rips a single to right.
And that probably means it’s a double.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
11:08 pm
Wow. Morgan’s really not gonna let it go. Poor Utley – yesterday’s loss is all on you bud!
Johnny Quest
August 16th, 2009
11:09 pm
6th hit in 50 at bats?
nolie
August 16th, 2009
11:09 pm
Uh…huh? What? You talking to me? (McFann)
nope not me. I’m gonna crawl in the corner and be nice the rest of the night, even if it kills me.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:09 pm
Give him a break. He’s a second baseman. He knows that play should have been made.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:09 pm
J-Roll is on base for Vic Utley and Howard, Not Good!
J-Roll will be running!
groundfog
August 16th, 2009
11:09 pm
We just have to accept as Braves fans, we will always be sisters to the poor compared to the Yankees and Red Sox. If I’m not mistaken, we are the third most popular team so no need to cry about it.It could be so much worse lol. Heck we are nationwide tonight
Anonymous Caller
August 16th, 2009
11:10 pm
Lets throw strikes here Javy cmo
Heath
August 16th, 2009
11:10 pm
This could be bad…
Soph
August 16th, 2009
11:11 pm
Uh oh. Trouble. Dun dun dun.
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
11:11 pm
Ballgame.
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
11:11 pm
Ruh roh.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:11 pm
That Effing Pestorino!
UNCBrave
August 16th, 2009
11:11 pm
control the damage…Anytime the Phillies get the lead-off man on in front Utley, Howard,etc. its ALWAYS a RUN…just minimize damage
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:11 pm
Great.
Hakuna Matata
August 16th, 2009
11:11 pm
Its easy to say..they ARE going to score here..
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:11 pm
Well, this is fun.
Good start.
Luckily, it’s only Utley, Howard and Werth coming up.
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
11:11 pm
Ugh well at least it’s only runners on 1st and 2nd and not on the corners…
MFin04
August 16th, 2009
11:11 pm
Loaf batting in the 2nd spot is killing us. Makes no sense. Perfect double play candidate, can’t score with Chipper and McCann doubling behind him, makes no sense at all. Going to be tough to score runs with him hitting in the 2 hole.
Johnny Quest
August 16th, 2009
11:11 pm
This look bad.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:12 pm
Considering How Bad our AWFense has been this series this is not good! We have to get out of this inning no worse than the game being 2-1
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
11:12 pm
The_Superhoo: Odds on whether Vick is mentioned during this game?
I’d say the odds are pretty good since you just mentioned him…
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
11:12 pm
Come onnnn Triple Play!
ha ha
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
11:13 pm
uhhh ohhh
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
11:13 pm
Shamus,
I meant on the ESPN broadcast.
Count de Monet
August 16th, 2009
11:13 pm
Javy doesn’t have his great control. As sutton would say he’s bumming his way through the game so far.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:13 pm
Do we really need little league scores on the bottom line scroll?
Could anyone possibly care that Chula, Calif. won today?
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
11:14 pm
chilidog-
Paul Lentz selected Chula’s pitchers on his fantasy team tonight!
Heath
August 16th, 2009
11:14 pm
Javy getting Utley was big!
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:14 pm
Nice K!!! That might be huge!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
11:15 pm
Big out…c’mon..
Soph
August 16th, 2009
11:15 pm
Sit down Ugly.
Count de Monet
August 16th, 2009
11:15 pm
Big K of Utley
Anonymous Caller
August 16th, 2009
11:15 pm
now PLEASE GET HOWARD!! Cmon Javy!
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:15 pm
Well, not going to be able to play the shift here, I wouldn’t imagine.
That’s a big first out.
Frankie Knuckles
August 16th, 2009
11:15 pm
chilidog75,
Its for the kids man.
Nice K JV
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
11:15 pm
“Loaf batting in the 2nd spot is killing us. Makes no sense. Perfect double play candidate, can’t score with Chipper and McCann doubling behind him, makes no sense at all. Going to be tough to score runs with him hitting in the 2 hole.”
I agree you don’t want him there but he wouldn’t be if not for the injury problems we have.
ijonathan
August 16th, 2009
11:15 pm
Hilarious listening to Morgan dump all over Utley tonight, fielding, hitting both. But Howard, he’s all about the “big fly”.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
11:15 pm
C’mon Javy
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:15 pm
I’m Getting Hot Flashes Here! This is not good!
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
11:15 pm
Shamus,
I meant on the ESPN broadcast.”"
When you’re talkin to and accomplished idiot, you have to be specific!
Soph
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
Eff it.
Hakuna Matata
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
oh well..there’s your Ballgame folks
Count de Monet
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
dammit
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
You’ve GOT to be kidding me.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
Good night, literally.
RHR
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
I KNEW that was coming. UGH.
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
SEASON!
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
Hmm. Not looking good.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
Game Over F***!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yall are crazy
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
There goes our season.
Jeff321
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
B A L L G A M E !
See ya tomorrow.
Johnny Quest
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
Chilidog75 I do! Our town had 2 teams playing in Little league WS.
Our girls are in Portland, and ours boys are heading to Williamsport.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
great
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
DOB,
I’ll ask again.
How many times has Howard been hit by Braves pitching?
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
That folks is the ballgame
wow
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
Balllgame haha WOW he threw it down the middle again sorry as hell
Jimmy Joe Jimbob
August 16th, 2009
11:16 pm
Ryan Howard = Braves Killer.
Johnny Quest
August 16th, 2009
11:17 pm
Stick a fork in us!!!!!
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
11:17 pm
Offense has to answer next inning to stay in this game.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:17 pm
Gawd I hate losing games Like this because This Shhittyyy Ass Offense Fails to show up after the Off day
Arrrrggghhhh!!!!
groundfog
August 16th, 2009
11:17 pm
what was Javy thinking there? unreal
MurphyRules
August 16th, 2009
11:17 pm
Good grief!
ijonathan
August 16th, 2009
11:17 pm
Morgan has spoken…the way McCann is setting up behind the plate is giving away the pitches and causing the Braves to lose.
Have at it, McFann.
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:17 pm
Why is it over already?
It’s the 6th f***ing inning. Give me a break Braves fans.
JayDubu
August 16th, 2009
11:17 pm
That was a batting practice pitch!
Soph
August 16th, 2009
11:17 pm
I know I’m just mad but it annoys the hell outta me when he stands there and gawks at his homeruns.
I’m just mad though.
Count de Monet
August 16th, 2009
11:17 pm
i hate that big palooka
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:17 pm
Man, how sweet would it be to have a bat like that in our lineup. I like our lineup. But three-run homers are few and far between. Impact power would be HUGE for this team.
yall are crazy
August 16th, 2009
11:17 pm
Jon Miller couldn’t be happier. He loves seeing the Braves lose, especially after what must have been a disappointing game for him last night.
Chi-town
August 16th, 2009
11:18 pm
complete and utter hope crusher. 4 games vs. 6. choke, choke choke.
NO MORE BOBBY
August 16th, 2009
11:18 pm
CRAP!!! We need a big bat next year!!!
MurphyRules
August 16th, 2009
11:18 pm
Joe Morgan is the Terrence Moore of the broadcast booth … if you know what I mean.
wow
August 16th, 2009
11:18 pm
So Vasquez shows his true colors hey hes a subpar pitcher having a career year can’t argue with the career numbers and Howard put the braves away
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
11:18 pm
I think I heard the crack of Braves Nations back on that one….
We’re still in good shape tho…Wild Card/play-off race etc
MFin04
August 16th, 2009
11:18 pm
Phillies are just a better team. Have the ability to score runs with average, power, and speed. Braves really don’t have any of those things. And now the Phillies have starting pitching that is as good as the Braves…not good.
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
11:18 pm
Stupid Bobby making that pitch to Howard.
groundfog
August 16th, 2009
11:18 pm
Pretty inexcusable to do that twice. Javy? ughh
jed
August 16th, 2009
11:18 pm
here’s an idea: dont have a RHP pitch to howard! jeezuss!!!!!
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
11:18 pm
Tomahawkin Why Was I thinking the same thing on that homer by Matty-D?
Hmm…REALLY wish they woulda been on base now.
Nolie–
Don’t worry about it…I gotta shut the computer down, now.
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
11:18 pm
Mitchell – The Braves have 2 hits and are facing Happ, its over, accept it.
AndyC
August 16th, 2009
11:19 pm
Why is the Braves PA announcer giving out Phillies records? Who gives a sh!t!?!
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:19 pm
You all have to be kidding me. It’s the 6th inning.
Heywards Heroes
August 16th, 2009
11:19 pm
I think that we should send ESPN emails and complain about how hard these three are sucking Ryan Howards and the Phillies dicks. As a matter of fact im doing it now
Anonymous Caller
August 16th, 2009
11:19 pm
Lets hope we can Beat Scherzer tomorrow
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
11:19 pm
Another bad pitch and he parks it in the seats. So frustrating, you can make the guy look like a complete fool but if you make a mistake he will kill you.
Offense needs to pick this guy up, he’s been big for you. All your pitchers have.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:19 pm
Whatever “plan” the Braves have in pitching to Ryan Howard, they need to throw it into the garbage and start the F over.
Roger, it does not work! It hasn’t worked since you got here. Time to do something else.
The guy is not Babe Ruth. He’s a .270 career hitter.
nolie
August 16th, 2009
11:19 pm
ya know, I had a bad feeling all day about this game. Javy was kinda due for a poorer start. Howard is Nemesis Incarnate.
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:20 pm
No, I won’t accept it.
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
11:20 pm
OK bravos………..chipper and Mc coming up………lets get 2 of those back!!!!!!!!!!
CaliChopper
August 16th, 2009
11:20 pm
High fastballs = strike out, high change ups = dinner bell
Heath
August 16th, 2009
11:20 pm
Not sure I would ever give Howard strikes at which to swing. Let hit get himself out or walk.
True Braves Fans
August 16th, 2009
11:20 pm
Hey Javy comes back and strikes out Werth we still got chances
NO MORE BOBBY
August 16th, 2009
11:20 pm
Not sure why a game this important the Braves have not shown up with more life. Very lazy looking tonight.
MFin04
August 16th, 2009
11:20 pm
The game is over because our lineup sucks. We have no power, no speed, and we are missing key elements to scoring runs in McLouth and Prado.
Johnny Quest
August 16th, 2009
11:20 pm
Must be nice to be a feakin phillie phan.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
11:20 pm
that was bad but if one hit in a 162 game season determines our season like some of you say we all need to stop watching baseball.
Steve from OH
August 16th, 2009
11:20 pm
chilidog–I don’t think the plan was to throw a belt-high changeup over the plate. That’s on Javy, no one else…
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
11:20 pm
AndyC-
Because there are members of the media in the press box that are covering the Phillies, genius.
jed
August 16th, 2009
11:21 pm
murphy rules–no i dont know what you mean. maybe you could explain?
Soph
August 16th, 2009
11:21 pm
It ain’t over. Let’s score some damn runs.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
11:21 pm
ijonathan–
Ugh…he’s being really annoying…
…Morgan, I mean. Haha! But there’s a news flash for ya!
And anyway, the batter shouldn’t be peeking…or maybe Ross should be catching.
Mr. Enigma
August 16th, 2009
11:21 pm
Wow, bunch of pathetic excuses for Braves fans on the blog. Sad how everyone is so quick to turn on Vazquez. Ryan Howard isn’t just some bum.
It’s only 3 runs. They still have Brad Lidge to beat up on.
wow
August 16th, 2009
11:21 pm
hey maybe just maybe we can come back i doubt it but i still have HOPE howard can’t take that way unless he goes yard again well maybe he can and already has
Heath
August 16th, 2009
11:21 pm
If Braves management did indeed have the power to postpone the game…think they might be re-thinking the decision to play this one right about now?
AndyC
August 16th, 2009
11:21 pm
CrimeDog
This is the Braves stadium. The fans don’t care about Phillies records, genius!
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:22 pm
Mitchell
You actually believe that this AWFense can come back against Cy Happ?
More Power to ya bro…!
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
11:22 pm
Get mad all you want but Javy deserved that. Right down the middle and not even a fastball… a FUC*** HIGH CHANGEUP! Oh well…
jackets77
August 16th, 2009
11:22 pm
this game is not over…y’all need to calm the F%#$ down…The phillies pen is garbage, and hopefully we can get to this in an inning…..another question….why we go two blogs going on? I’m confused as to which one we’re suppoed to be commenting on..lol
NO MORE BOBBY
August 16th, 2009
11:22 pm
Well we know who will be in the game next inning pitching.
Frankie Knuckles
August 16th, 2009
11:22 pm
This bottom half is crucial for our season
Doc Holiday
August 16th, 2009
11:22 pm
Recipe to beat the phillies……….
1. Dont hit the ball to CF
2. Dont throw anything near HP to Howard
3. Becareful with Utley
The rest of them have been tamed all season long by us.
kelevra
August 16th, 2009
11:22 pm
howards in javy’s head…..he makes all his pitches to eveyone else but howard comes up and he turns into jeff bennet
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
11:22 pm
jed: So you want us to put in a lefty every time Howard comes up? Even in the first? Explain that one to me.
wow
August 16th, 2009
11:22 pm
3 runs is a helleva lot for this braves team you have to understand what kind of offense we have
Original Jon
August 16th, 2009
11:22 pm
I am not one for condoning violence, but I strongly believe Ryan Howard needs to be buzzed inside for standing there admiring that homerun.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
11:23 pm
Guess my Vazquez praise sunk the damn ship. I’m really not superstitious, though my voodoo dolls get spectacular results.
Chi-town
August 16th, 2009
11:23 pm
guarantee this game casts the team in a tailspin and they are out of everything by the end of next week. this team is way closer the the team from the first half than they are to the team the last month and we all know it. huge choke job on national tv just like they always do.
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
11:23 pm
“Man, how sweet would it be to have a bat like that in our lineup. I like our lineup. But three-run homers are few and far between. Impact power would be HUGE for this team.”
He could be coming and if you listen to what they are saying on Heyward he may actually be better in that he will be the more complete hitter. Not to mention he is younger, how long did it take to get Howard to the bigs? Hopefully he will have many big years with Jason Heyward to come.
NO MORE BOBBY
August 16th, 2009
11:23 pm
If we do make the playoffs, lets pray no games are on ESPN.
JayDubu
August 16th, 2009
11:23 pm
Javy doesn’t look confident pitching to Howard. Howard’s a strike out batter, and Javy a strike out pitcer. Seems as it would be a perfect match for Javy, but Howard has him cornered.
CrimeDog
August 16th, 2009
11:24 pm
AndyC-
That wasn’t announced on the stadium PA system. It was announced in the press box.
Richie
August 16th, 2009
11:24 pm
Should they have IBB’d Howard in that instance, and took their chances with the sacks full and Werth and Ibanez following?
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
11:24 pm
I am not one for condoning violence, but I strongly believe Ryan Howard needs to be buzzed inside for standing there admiring that homerun.”"
If you mean with a power-saw, I agree…
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
11:24 pm
Mitchell: It’s good to see somebody else being optimistic. How can you say games are over and seasons are over at this point? Did anyone learn from last night or against L.A.? Sheesh.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
11:24 pm
chilidog75……..Ryan Howard “may” be a career .276 hitter, however he has 205 homers in 685 career games. That’s 1 homer for every 3.34 games.
Dude got rookie of the year in 2005. I’d love to have a “.276 hitter” on my team like that.
wow
August 16th, 2009
11:24 pm
Chumper with another AWFUL at bat who woulda thunk it
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:24 pm
Steve,
Just frustrating.
No matter WHO pitches for this team or what pitches they throw, this guy tees off.
Like I said, he’s not THAT GOOD. Not nearly as good as the Braves’ pitchers make him look year in and year out.
groundfog
August 16th, 2009
11:25 pm
Howard is the ultimate Braves killer. Unral he gets anything close to hit. It’s really unreal how he kills us
Chi-town
August 16th, 2009
11:25 pm
hahah what a bitch.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
11:25 pm
WTF was that swing?
NO MORE BOBBY
August 16th, 2009
11:25 pm
BRAIN CHANGE THAT GAY MUSIC!!!!!! GEEZ!!!!!!!
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:25 pm
Between The Garbage AWFense as a result of the off day on Thursday and Bobbys Dumb Decision making This has definitely felt like a short playoff series!
jed
August 16th, 2009
11:25 pm
bird & indian: no, bright guy, i’m saying when howard’s hitting like this, dont freakin’ pitch to him! especially with runners on base.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:25 pm
Chipper just hurt himself by the way.
What a wonderful last five minutes this has been.
UNCBrave
August 16th, 2009
11:25 pm
was it ball 4 on chipper?
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
11:25 pm
We look dead tonight…what’s up…
Rain delay have an effect or something…like no life at all
JayDubu
August 16th, 2009
11:25 pm
The kittle power that the Braves have is mostly from the left side of the plate, which is nullified most times by left handed pitchers, of which the Braves seem to face almost every day.
lexbrave
August 16th, 2009
11:26 pm
this team has scored a whopping 6 runs his series..with half of those being gifts..what gives anyone the confidence to suggest that they might score 4 runs in the next 3 innings to win this one.
Soph
August 16th, 2009
11:26 pm
Make something happen Bravos. Let’s go.
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
11:27 pm
When is Chipper not hurt? He hurts himself on the toilet.
Hey Morgan, we also don’t need Mac hitting cleanup and the turtle GA hitting second either. We need our MVP Prado in there too.
groundfog
August 16th, 2009
11:27 pm
wow yunel 0-10 come on break out of it
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:27 pm
It feels like we are down 7-1, the crowd at the Ted Feels the same!
SRF
August 16th, 2009
11:27 pm
well that about wraps up the season eh ?
Mr. Enigma
August 16th, 2009
11:27 pm
J.A. Happ is a great pitcher. Everyone is seeing why.
McFann :Ô:
August 16th, 2009
11:27 pm
Like, boo-yah! A walk! On base twice in one game…wow…
Bird wants to go to bed…I gotta shut down. Night, all.
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:27 pm
When I criticize people for saying “ballgame”, people act like I think we’re going to score ten runs in the next inning and come back.
All I’m saying is the game is not over.
Paul Lentz
August 16th, 2009
11:27 pm
Jake W………I have no doubt that Jason Heyward will be fine Major Leaguer. However, he will be hard pressed to hit 50 homers a season like Ryan Howard can. Even when he is struggling, Howard is a THREAT to put on in the cheap seats every time he comes to the plate. He puts stress on a pitcher.
yall are crazy
August 16th, 2009
11:28 pm
Why can’t ESPN hire a non-biased announcing team? It seems like they root against the Braves every time we’re forced to listen to them.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:28 pm
TnBrian…
LMAO at your last post!
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
11:28 pm
Jed: You have Raul Ibanez up next. We have a strikeout pitcher against a strikeout hitter. There would be no reason to walk him. He just went 0-4 last night. btw, Raul has raked Javy in his career.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:28 pm
Paul,
Thanks for Howard’s resume. Never said I wouldn’t want him on the Braves.
Lord, I’d trade your entire family to get him to Atlanta.
But, he’s a .276 career hitter. And what’s he hitting against the Braves in his career — it’s significantly higher is it not?
Seems odd to me.
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
11:28 pm
That reaction by Chipper did not look good, at all. If he has to miss time while those others are out… well, Braves really don’t want to have to think about that, I’m sure.
True Braves Fans
August 16th, 2009
11:29 pm
Would someone please throw another beer on that guy….
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
11:29 pm
I need 25 Phillies caps, 25-unis, and 10-bales of hay.
Donations?
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:29 pm
For a series to have been so hyped…These games have been boring thanks to the offense
Throw out the bottom of the ninth of yesterdays game…we scored 2 runs on errors!
Soph
August 16th, 2009
11:29 pm
lol Diaz just eyeballed Happ. Go ahead Diaz, I like it.
wow
August 16th, 2009
11:29 pm
matty d atta baby we will take any kind of hit
Chi-town
August 16th, 2009
11:29 pm
swing at the first pitch to allow a pitcher who cant find the plate get into a rhythm and work deep into a game. these guys really are just pathetic and deserve to lose. hope you all enjoyed watching the last meaningful game of the season. im sure the rest of the nation did. what an uninspiring team of losers.
True Braves Fans
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
Come on Roachy!
AndyC
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
CrimeDog
Oh. I heard it over the radio and thought it was the PA announcer. So the reporters don’t even have to do their own research, a mystery voice in the sky gives them their information? Very convenient.
I’m sure DOB wil crush me for saying this but I’m going to bed and will not read the response so have at it DOB!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
Could we ever use a bomb here…
NO MORE BOBBY
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
Nova Scotia Steve – We look dead tonight…what’s up…
I called the same thing a few innings ago. No spark from anyone as if this is just another game.
Disappointing.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
All right, our power threat — the only LEGITIMATE power threat we have on our team — is coming up right now.
One time, Adam bomb. Three-run shot of your own.
Mr. Enigma
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
With Diaz coming up, Happ is up to 85 pitches. They need to just stand there and let him kill his pitch count to get him out. If the Braves are going to win, it’s going to be off Lidge and the ‘pen. Happ is looking unhittable tonight.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
Jed: You have Raul Ibanez up next. We have a strikeout pitcher against a strikeout hitter. There would be no reason to walk him. He just went 0-4 last night. btw, Raul has raked Javy in his career!!
Stephen
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
Happ reminds me of Andy Pettite out on the mound. They look alike in their delivery to the plate.
wow
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
Larocher homer and tie it up PLEASEEEE
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
I’m on a different wavelength than you people I guess.
I have hope tonight. I don’t have hope every night or day but tonight, I just don’t feel like it’s over.
braveman
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
season is over? you idiots do realize that we have a month and half of baseball to play? obviously you dont…. if we do drop this game, IF we drop it, then we will still have a lot of baseball left. we play the phils 6 more times after tonight. we also will have the padres for three, the nats for 7 and the banged up mets for 6.
we also have plenty of games left against the fish…..10 of them. we can still win this division, even with a loss tonight. and if we cant win the division we have a real shot at the wild card.
we are playing the world champions right now. they have a much better team than we do… that is a fact. we have dominated them so far this year. they are do for a couple of wins against us. you “ballgamers!” need to relax. the braves are not winning the world series this year so just watch/go to the games and enjoy them! its going to be ok. maybe we can squeak into the playoffs, maybe we cant. either way will be in it at the end…that i can promise you. next year we will sure up the bullpen and get a bat and have a shot at winning a ring.
basically, a loss tonight is not the end of the world. if you treat it as such then you dont need to be following this team.
2 on, 2 out. maybe we can comeback and win this thing…
Coldwork
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
I really don’t see how Happ is having so much success other having players swing at pitches out of the zone. He doesn’t have any plus pitches and pitches up in the strike zone. If hitters would lay off the pitches that are out of the strike zone up, I don’t see how he can get guys out consistently.
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
LaRoche up, on to the 7th, lol.
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
A banana shaped arc? What other kinda of arcs (or bananas) are there?
Heath
August 16th, 2009
11:30 pm
Would be nice if our 1B could duplicate the opposing team’s 1B, huh?
Ben
August 16th, 2009
11:31 pm
anyone know pitch count on Happ?
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:31 pm
Chipper in pain again…?
What a suprise…! (sarcasm)
Can we get Bronson Arroyo to hook these guys up on some PEDS?
Soph
August 16th, 2009
11:31 pm
Roachy, if you knock one out here, I promise I’ll be your bestest friend ever.
NO MORE BOBBY
August 16th, 2009
11:31 pm
Cmon Roach!!!!!!!!
jed
August 16th, 2009
11:31 pm
bird & indian: well, your approach is working really well, buddy. that’s 2 games we’ve LOST (if we dont come back here) by following the approach you endorse. which amounts to the series. yeah i gotta say i disagree…
JayDubu
August 16th, 2009
11:31 pm
The Braves turn for the three run HOMER!!!
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
11:32 pm
kinds*
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:32 pm
Come on Adam.
JEFF
August 16th, 2009
11:32 pm
well i will say this now.. this game is over.. you have had 3 chances to get ryan howard out. 2-3 with 2 hrs and 4 rbi’s.. not once were javy and mccann thowing in on him.. the 2 pitches he crushed were balls down the middle and upp..but my observation is the braves players can care less and just want this game over with so they can go home and sleep..the game is over.. its still one game but getting beat on national tv again..
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
11:32 pm
well that about wraps up the season eh? SRF
Yeah, why not. I mean, if the Braves lose tonight they’d be tied with the Cubs, 3-1/2 games behind the wild-card leader with a mere 46 games to go. Obviously stick a fork in ‘em, right SRF?
Soph
August 16th, 2009
11:32 pm
We have to get something here. Even one.
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
11:33 pm
I know people get tired of me talking about Heyward, but he has game changing power. Church does not. Teams would need to be careful with how they pitch Heyward which will lead to walks.
Ryan Church does not scare anyone.
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
11:33 pm
Good AB Roachy. OK now lets rake one!
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:33 pm
We Gotta Score Here, Nuff Said!!!
wow
August 16th, 2009
11:33 pm
THAT WILL WORK THEY HAVE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS have too.
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
11:33 pm
Paul Lentz
I said more complete hitter. Howard will do one of two things with the game on the line most of the time. Hit a homerun or strikeout. Sometimes you need the homerun but sometimes you just need a hit. Hank Aaron hit homers but he was also just a good hitter. I’m not saying Heyward will be Hank but i’m just saying I would rather have someone who is more of a complete hitter than Howard.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
11:33 pm
Come on Churchy!
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:33 pm
Let’s get something here Braves.
True Braves Fans
August 16th, 2009
11:33 pm
Church time to do a Frenchy impersionation ala 2005
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
11:33 pm
Well we could use a base hit here in the worst way…
NO MORE BOBBY
August 16th, 2009
11:33 pm
DO IT FOR ELVIS!!!!!!!
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
11:33 pm
Wait, SRF. Bases are loaded. Season might not be over yet. It all comes down to this at-bat. Forget the remaining 46 games. It’s right here, SRF. If Church fails, season’s over. Here we go….
Chi-town
August 16th, 2009
11:33 pm
with 2 outs do you really think there is a snowballs chance that a single run scores. no chance.
Jimmy Joe Jimbob
August 16th, 2009
11:34 pm
good AB by the roach
nycbravesfan
August 16th, 2009
11:34 pm
joe morgan is doing a great job showing his ignorance. From “this fields not as big as we thought”
to his analysis of Utley fielding the groundball last night…..Steve Phillips will make a good point then joe will ruin it… I really wanna know who likes Joe Morgan.
Joe is not half the player, chipper is!!!
Kate
August 16th, 2009
11:34 pm
Center fielder #25 Annndruu–er Ryan Church
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
11:34 pm
jed: I’m just saying you take your chances there in that situation. The other night, well I wasn’t as supportive of that move.
Churchy down in the count again.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:34 pm
Rob From SC
“Ryan Church does not scare anyone.”
Our Whole lineup doesn’t scare anyone
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:34 pm
Come on Ryan.
nycbravesfan
August 16th, 2009
11:35 pm
base knock crucial!
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
11:35 pm
OH SH_T
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
11:35 pm
If we don’t make changes to the offense we will not make the playoff’s. Put McLouth on the DL and call someone up.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
11:35 pm
Rob from SC: Why do you have such a grudge on him and chipper, no matter what? You constantly mention them.
True Braves Fans
August 16th, 2009
11:35 pm
Die Happy Boy
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:35 pm
Ballgame! Way to go Churchy!
JEFF
August 16th, 2009
11:35 pm
they wont score and just cant stand these 3 espn guys
Soph
August 16th, 2009
11:35 pm
*sigh*
Arghhhhh. So frustrating!
JayDubu
August 16th, 2009
11:36 pm
A double would work here.
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
11:36 pm
UGH. lame.
CaliChopper
August 16th, 2009
11:36 pm
Because Roach has more power than church, flippin idiots
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
11:36 pm
BRUTAL
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:36 pm
S***
Braves Fan in SC
August 16th, 2009
11:36 pm
I hate Ryan Church. What a pathetic ballplayer.
RHR
August 16th, 2009
11:36 pm
ballgame…
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
11:36 pm
Tomahawkin
But teams still need to be careful with Chipper and McCann They pound mistakes. Church doesn’t pound anything.
trob
August 16th, 2009
11:36 pm
sweet fly out church. and ibanez giving high fives afterwards
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
11:36 pm
DOB, I needed that! I think we all needed that… especially after Church comes up empty there.
SRF
August 16th, 2009
11:36 pm
Sorry – it is what is is – over
NO MORE BOBBY
August 16th, 2009
11:36 pm
I always said focus should be Wild Card but man it would be nice to win a freaking ESPN game for a change.
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
11:37 pm
Well, SRF, that’s it. We’ll send you an e-mail if anything happens this offseason. Otherwise, see ya when spring training opens. Enjoy football season.
We’re gonna go ahead and play out these last 46 games, if you don’t mind. Just for record-keeping purposes.
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
11:37 pm
Why does it seem that whenever I check the Braves’ hit count recently, it always says 3?
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
11:37 pm
I would rather take my shot with Heyward and go for the playoff’s with this pitching staff then worry about 2016.
Chi-town
August 16th, 2009
11:37 pm
bases loading, biggest game of the year to date. pop up in foul territory on a pitch that was a ball.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
11:37 pm
Well in the 8th we will see Prado, Infante, and Loaf. The 9th looks especially good to make a comeback.
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:37 pm
Too bad Frenchy’s gone. He would have hit one out.
You know, in 2006.
ijonathan
August 16th, 2009
11:37 pm
Church is your guy if you like 300 foot fly balls down the left field line. Dude owns that one.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
11:37 pm
Rob from SC
August 16th, 2009
11:35 pm
If we don’t make changes to the offense we will not make the playoff’s. Put McLouth on the DL and call someone up.
*cough* Heyward *cough*
Mr. Enigma
August 16th, 2009
11:37 pm
There’s a reason they demoted Jamie Moyer to the bullpen instead of J.A. Happ, folks.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
11:37 pm
….well, DOB, since the season is over now, you can just pack up and head home. No need to even stay for the rest of the game.
JEFF
August 16th, 2009
11:37 pm
of course we do nothing.. ball game and bedtime.. just like 2 weeks ago they do zip when they have the chance to get back into the game and now philly tacks on more.. .. they for some reason hate the espn games i guess..
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:37 pm
Boy This Offense Has really P’d Me Off This Series!!! Just like the Playoffs they go into creep mode
wow
August 16th, 2009
11:38 pm
This team will not be in the postseason the offense is simply not good at all and the reason is they are too streaky. If i had to compare this lineup to a single player in baseball it would be Kelly Johnson.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:38 pm
Oh well.
Had a chance there.
Not going to win too many games when our two best hitters are a combined 0 for 6 and responsible for 7 of the 18 outs.
But, on the bright side, the Braves have drawn five walks. So they’re not being THAT impatient.
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
11:38 pm
NO MORE BOBBY,
I think the philosophy should be play to win the division, and if you fall into the Wild Card, good. You can control the division. The Wild Card requires gifts from other teams.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
11:38 pm
LOL DOB
jed
August 16th, 2009
11:38 pm
right now, i’d have taken my chances on ibanez. earlier in the season? no…
yeah what sucked there was bobby really couldnt pinch-hit prado for church b/c he didnt really have anyone else to play CF. he couldve put infante out there, but that’d have been giving up a lot of defense, seeing as how infante probably hasnt played CF in a long time.
but damn…a lefty vs. church w/bases loaded? i bet cox was tempted to do it.
braves4ever
August 16th, 2009
11:38 pm
its only the 7th
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
11:38 pm
RHR: You said the…the… word!
Original Jon
August 16th, 2009
11:38 pm
We should have pinch hit for Ryan Church with Matt Diaz…..whats that?…….Matty is in the lineup as well??? Well…. crap…what should we do?
TnBrian
August 16th, 2009
11:39 pm
Damn Chipper. Be careful, man. Don’t pull your hemmoroid on that throw across the diamond.
Glenn Hubbard Rocks
August 16th, 2009
11:39 pm
It’s not over until Norton gets an AB!!!!
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
11:39 pm
Mitchell,
Yep and in 2006 we’d have been hitting against a different pitcher as Happ would still be in the Minors at age 23.
The_Superhoo
August 16th, 2009
11:39 pm
Mitchell,
Yep and in 2006 we’d have been hitting against a different pitcher as Happ would still be in the Minors at age 23.
UNCBrave
August 16th, 2009
11:39 pm
Heyward>Church…Happ at 97 pitches
The Phillies match up well with the Braves….
The Braves have righty pitchers and the Phillies klefty hitters…
The Phillies have lefty starters and the Braves have lefty hitters
SRF
August 16th, 2009
11:40 pm
Actually I will enjoy football season. You can be as smart-a as you want – but the Braves are just a few players short, and Chipper cannot seem to get healthy. Sorry
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:40 pm
Glad Bobby finally decided for once not to take his starter out of the game in the 6th inning.
That might have been for the best after all, not having to use a pinch hitter.
Keep it close Javy.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
11:40 pm
Wonder who pinch-hits to start the 7th for the Braves?
RHR
August 16th, 2009
11:40 pm
I wasn’t enthusiastic with it tho…at least I didn’t go all caps and exclamation points.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:40 pm
DOB,
Why bother?
If the Braves lose this game, they will only have won eight of their last 11. They’ve given up. No life. No heart.
If you have a 25-prong fork, go get it and stab it into the Braves. It’s over.
Chi-town
August 16th, 2009
11:40 pm
Javy has pretty much validated on nation tv everything that Ozzy has ever said about him.
NO MORE BOBBY
August 16th, 2009
11:40 pm
Random thought – Does anyone know if this is a new organist at Turner? They play like a crazy person and I imagine them having a lava lamp on the organ and black light posters on the wall. Pay attention to the organ in the background. Its really weird music and creepy.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:40 pm
Until the Awfense shows me they can hit with runners on base theybraves aren’t coming back in this one “Bank On It!”
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:41 pm
After he gets in a little trouble I meant.
I just assumed he was going to take him out.
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
11:41 pm
SRF: Chipper has actually had his healthiest season in a long time. He has played the most games out of any Brave. Eat that.
Shamus Thacker
August 16th, 2009
11:41 pm
We came out flat.
Deja Vu
Name
August 16th, 2009
11:41 pm
Even with 46 games left, it will be tough to make up 6 games on the Phillies. Not impossible, but extremely doubtful.
braveman
August 16th, 2009
11:42 pm
27-19 in our remaining games could get us in the playoffs….
that easily doable. relax. take a xanax.
David O'Brien
August 16th, 2009
11:42 pm
Johnny Quest, you did “cornfuse” me, but not as much as AndyC.
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2009
11:42 pm
Javy, WTF…?
Time to Get Easy-E warming up…
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:42 pm
Well that was interesting.
Make Happ run the bases. I like it, Javy. No way Rollins gets a hit here, Jon Miller already said he can’t buy one against us. And he’s got a lot of money, too.
ChipperFan
August 16th, 2009
11:42 pm
What’s so infuriating about this game (other than the ESPN announcers) is the Braves offensive inability.
JayDubu
August 16th, 2009
11:42 pm
That may have been the Braves best chance to get back into this one. You not going to get too many more chances tonight.
Glenn Hubbard Rocks
August 16th, 2009
11:42 pm
Our offensive philosophy: Play for the HR with no HR hitters!!! Genius!!!!
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:42 pm
Oh no.
And Bobby leaves him in. Now I have no idea what’s going on.
I would take him out now Bobby.
braveman
August 16th, 2009
11:42 pm
Name,
but we have 6 more games to play against the phils…
wow
August 16th, 2009
11:42 pm
How do you walk the pitcher i mean come on thats DISGRACE!!
The Bird and Indian
August 16th, 2009
11:42 pm
RHR: Yeah, you were just trying to sneak it in there.
Heath
August 16th, 2009
11:42 pm
Could be tired…. I mean, it is 11:42pm et.
Jake W.
August 16th, 2009
11:43 pm
“Javy has pretty much validated on nation tv everything that Ozzy has ever said about him.”
Yeah becuase nobody has a bad game. Explains why there are still starters sporting an 0.00 era.
Name
August 16th, 2009
11:43 pm
Chi Town, he made 2 mistakes to the same guy. He’s hardly pitched poorly. We need to score more than a single run, but then again that has been the Braves problem all season; very little offense.
SRF
August 16th, 2009
11:44 pm
Yes Chipper has played a lot of games – but the foot and the oblique have slowed him down – he has not been able to carry the team like he used to… not a knock on him – just a thing
jeffrey d
August 16th, 2009
11:44 pm
I could’ve done without the requisite David Wright praise. Jon Miller went on for about a minute straight about how incredible he is.
and after he freed the slaves, he hit for the cycle twice in the same game
I suppose Tim Tebow is next.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
11:44 pm
HAHAHAHHAHAHHHA “cornfuse”
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:44 pm
Not bad, Javy.
Shouldn’t expect one run to win a game anyway.
But please, next time you face Ryan Howard, aim at his back.
He’s TOO COMFORTABLE against you.
Kate
August 16th, 2009
11:45 pm
NO MORE BOBBY-
I think this is the organist’s first year, and he usually plays songs that relate to the name of the guy at bat. he takes suggestions from fans on his twitter
nycbravesfan
August 16th, 2009
11:45 pm
KJ has proven to be a better pinch hitter than starter.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 16th, 2009
11:45 pm
holy crap I’m still laughin at that DOB…
Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:45 pm
Alright let’s go Braves!
Good work by Javy. Four runs in 7 innings.
You’re still allowed to win games after giving up four runs for God’s sake.
chilidog75
August 16th, 2009
11:46 pm
Homer,
I feel ya, man.
Like in LA, when they only won three of four against the best team in the league. Talk about disappearing in ‘big games.’
That’s our Braves, for ya.