As Chipper, Escobar go, so go Braves?
If it seems the Braves’ offense has returned to a mediocre state after a nice little burn through July, well, it’s probably because a couple of their biggest guns have suddenly stopped firing anything but caps.
We’re talking Chipper Jones and Yunel Escobar. Since Aug. 12, the two of them have combined for no extra-base hits and two RBIs in 63 at-bats. The Braves are 5-4 in those nine games.
You can recite Chipper’s still-solid .401 OBP and .873 OPS or anything else you want, but folks, he has no extra-base hits and a .194 average in those past nine games, with two RBI, nine strikeouts and four walks in that span. Not Hoss-ian, for sure.
Prado and Braves offense ailing
Chipper has hit (and slugged) .194 with two RBI in those nine games. And in his past six games, he’s 1-for-20 with eight strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Escobar — perhaps the MVP of the team if the vote were taken today — has gone from one of his hottest stretches of power-hitting to almost nothing, in terms of extra-base hits.
In a torrid 11-game stretch from July 9 to July 24, the shortstop hit .457 with four doubles, a triple, four homers and 14 RBIs. He had a .513 OBP and .943 slugging percentage in that stretch.
But in 22 games since July 24, Escobar has hit .269 (21-for-78) with two doubles, three RBI (yes, two extra-base hits and three RBI). He has 10 walks and a .367 OBP in that period, but just a .295 slugging percentage.
And in his past nine games, Escobar is 8-for-32 (.250) with no extra-base hits and no RBI.
You take away power from those two, subtract ailing leadoff man Nate McLouth and second baseman Martin Prado, and consider the slump that Brian McCann just went through, and it’s a little surprising the Braves have even stayed in this thing through the past couple weeks.
A lot of that credit goes to blazing-hot Adam LaRoche, Matt Diaz, and, of course, the starting pitchers (Derek Lowe’s work at New York notwithstanding).
♣ The opposition isn’t resting: The Braves’ 30-18 record since June 28 is still the second-best in the National League, behind on the Phillies (31-16) in that stretch. The problem for the Braves is obvious: The other hottest teams in the league are the ones they are trying to overtake in both the division and wild-card races.
Can the Braves earn a postseason berth? Absolutely. But they margin for error is getting smaller by the day, and head-to-head matchups against those teams ahead of them become increasingly important, like this series with Florida.
See, the Marlins are 27-19 since June 28, almost the equal of the Braves since then. And the Marlins are hotter right now, the best-hitting team in the league in August, offsetting an unimpressive ERA.
And the wild-card leader, Colorado, is 29-19, right there with the Braves since late June. Braves are going to have to get hotter than they have been, or hope the Rockies, Giants and especially the Marlins cool off.
San Francisco is 28-21 since June 28 – again, right there with the Braves in that stretch, and remember, this has been the Braves’ best nearly-50-game stretch of the season, by far.
Barring an injury, the Giants seem solid because they’re doing it with primarily their outstanding pitching (3.05 ERA since June 28). And that’s more reliable than hot bats.
♣ Speaking of Fish: They have double-digit hits in 17 of 19 August games before Saturday night’s series middle game. Amazing. They’ve hit .314 for the month, with eight multi-homer games in 19, including two homers in Friday night’s loooong 5-3 win against the Bravos. So much hitting that the Marlins’ 4.74 ERA for the month hasn’t sunk them.
The Braves, meanwhile, have hit .267 this month with double-digit hits in eight of 19 games, and five of those games came during that trip to San Diego and L.A.
The Braves have 43 fewer hits this month than the Marlins, in the same number of games. And here’s the particularly troubling part for the Bravos: They’ve had just one game with double-digit hits in their past eight — the 18-hit, 15-run slaughter at New York on Thursday.
They’ve had eight or fewer hits in six of their past eight games, and scored four runs or fewer in six of eight.
Through it all, LaRoche keeps raking. He’s hit .483 with six homers and 11 RBI in his past nine games.
Since being traded to the Braves, LaRoche has hit .410 (25-for-61) with seven homers, 15 RBI and a .507 OBP and .787 slugging percentage in 18 games.
♣ Spraying to all fields:
• Seldom has a change of scenery paid more immediate dividends for a player than for Jeff Francoeur in New York. Watching and talking to him for a while this week up there, I could tell the dude feels like the weight of the world is off his shoulders.
It’s too bad how things worked out for him here, but I think it was just too much, too soon, and once the whole Sports Illustrated/Delta pitchman/Braves ad man ball got rolling after his remarkable first month in the majors, there was no turning back…
• In the competition for biggest jackball, non-professional division, this Ryan Perilloux fella has certainly kept his hat in the ring, hasn’t he? Dude transfers to little Jacksonville (Ala.) State after being booted off the team at LSU, and still manages to make headlines with another suspension….
I have no doubt that Terrel Owens will reclaim his pro-division jackball crown with some cringe-inducing statement or action within the next few weeks. But for now, we’ll go with Phillies pitcher Brett Meyers. I know, I know, it’s a crowded field, but that guy, with his incidents and cover-up stories….
• Watching video of the teen-aged 800-meter world-record holder, let’s just say I can see where some competitors might have some suspicions….
• So much for that anticipated Huddy-Peavy matchup tomorrow at Triple-A Gwinnett. Tim Hudson is making his rehab start, as planned, for Gwinnett. But Jake Peavy’s not making his next rehab start for the Triple-A White Sox affiliate until Monday….
• During the long rain delay last night, we watched the rerun of the Austin City Limits with Drive-By Truckers and Ryan Bingham for about the fourth or fifth time. That and the James McMurtry show were the best Austin City Limits that I’ve seen in years.
“THAT MAN I SHOT” by Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers)
That man I shot, He was trying to kill me
He was trying to kill me He was trying to kill me
That man I shot I didn’t know him
I was just doing my job, maybe so was he
That man I shot, I was in his homeland
I was there to help him but he didn’t want me there
I did not hate him, I still don’t hate him
He was trying to kill me and I had to take him down
That man I shot, I still can see him
When I should be sleeping, tossing and turning
He’s looking at me, eyes looking through me
Break out in cold sweats when I see him standing there
That man I shot, shot not in anger
There’s no denying it was in self-defense
But when I close my eyes, I still can see him
I feel his last breath in the calm dead of night
That man I shot, He was trying to kill me
He was trying to kill me, He was trying to kill me
Sometimes I wonder if I should be there?
I hold my little ones until he disappears
I hold my little ones until he disappears
I hold my little ones until we disappear
And I’m not crazy or at least I never was
But there’s this big thing that can’t get rid of
That man I shot did he have little ones
That he was so proud of that he won’t see grow up?
Was walking down his street, maybe I was in his yard
Was trying to do good I just don’t understand
3,185 comments Add your comment
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
3:03 pm
First
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
3:04 pm
Oh I’ve always wanted that, ok, lets go GA, beat up NY like the pros do!
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
3:07 pm
DOB, need to check date on Chipper/Esco slumps.
PWHjort
August 22nd, 2009
3:12 pm
Was tryin’ to kill me, was tryin’ to kill me, was tryin’ to kill me!
Great song.
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
3:13 pm
Thanks for the new Blog, Chief.
and consider the slump that Brian McCann just went through
Hmm…last night it appeared he’s still going through it…hitting a whopping .194 this month. Yee-haw. yes, and now Chipper and Escobar have joined in the fun. Who’s next?
Baba O'Riley
August 22nd, 2009
3:13 pm
Guys we can give up now. While reading the blog this morning, some of our fellow Braves fans deemed last night’s game a MUST WIN. It was a fun stretch, but according to these guys we can pack it in now.
Baba O'riley
August 22nd, 2009
3:15 pm
Gloom, despair, and agony….
Baba O'Riley
August 22nd, 2009
3:16 pm
Nice try, now I have a shadow…
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
3:16 pm
Yee-haw. yes, and now Chipper and Escobar have joined in the fun. Who’s next?
Adam LaRoche!
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
3:19 pm
GA takes a 2 – 0 lead on NY on “Da Flyin Hawaiin’s” 2 run HR. No not Victorino, although he could pass in the little league…
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
3:24 pm
Im coming out of my slump tonight its going to be a 7-2 beatdown!
ijudgenot
August 22nd, 2009
3:27 pm
Is there any team in both leagues that have players sidelined as much over the course of a year with what is considered minor aches as the Braves?
OptimisticInTexas
August 22nd, 2009
3:27 pm
Escobar for Supreme Court, I certainly hope you are right! We need Escobar — no, not on the bench — but as a hitter…
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
3:28 pm
Im done riding the Norton trend!!
Jim Rockford
August 22nd, 2009
3:28 pm
No member of our current outfield should be a major league starter.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
3:29 pm
Jim Rockford-
Dead Wrong
Jim Rockford
August 22nd, 2009
3:30 pm
Church, Gorecki, Diaz are 4th outfielders.
Jim Rockford
August 22nd, 2009
3:30 pm
GA=DH
bruce
August 22nd, 2009
3:32 pm
first? first win of series tonight!!!
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
3:35 pm
GA is one of the leagues best hitters. He is also very clutch. Hes just old like Chipper. Diaz is a platoon everyone knows this. Gorecki sucks but we havent seen enough of him.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
3:35 pm
Church is better then Jeff the F.
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
3:36 pm
Bruce–
Let’s hope so!!
Jim Rockford
August 22nd, 2009
3:40 pm
EfSC- I’m not so sure Church is better than JF. GA is too old to start in the field. The CF has to cover about 20% more of the field when he plays. Again, our current OF starters should not be starting in the majors.
Jim Rockford
August 22nd, 2009
3:42 pm
GA is one of the leagues best hitters????? I just caught that. Are you serious? Maybe in 2001.
AdirondackDave
August 22nd, 2009
3:43 pm
DOB or anybody else — What do you think would be Adam LaRoche’s next contract expectation might be in terms of length and dollars? Would 3-4 years at 10M/per year sound high/low/about right. Is his agent Boras?
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
3:43 pm
Look Church has been a lot more productive then JF was when he was here I’ll continue to take him over JF. McLouth is as good as a center fielder as there is, he won a gold glove two years ago! GA is just old yes but hes not worse in the field then Manny.
Random
August 22nd, 2009
3:44 pm
DOB: “You can recite Chipper’s on-base percetage and OPS and anything else you want as a retort, but folks, he has no extra-base hits and a .194 average in those nine games, with two RBI, nine strikeouts and four walks in that span.”
Now you’re just shadow boxing, or fighting straw men — no one that I know of has denied that Chipper’s been in a slump.
“Chipper needs a rest and some protection in the batting order — Braves need a full roster and a legitimate clean-up hitter . . . ”
(Funny though that no one here’s been hatin’ on Escobar — only on Chipper. Go figure.)
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
3:44 pm
Yes he is on the all time list for hits how can you take that away from him. He is as smart at the plate as Chipper is.
keylargo
August 22nd, 2009
3:48 pm
Martin Prado has been in decline for a month and the last 10 games he has been in a severe slump as his numbers will verify.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?n1=pradoma01&t=b&year=2009
bruce
August 22nd, 2009
3:48 pm
Is whatever is hurting Chipper (in his side I think, maybe an oblique), going to hold out until Martin can come back? That seems like the question for tonight and tomorrow.
bruce
August 22nd, 2009
3:49 pm
Or Infante moves to third and Kelly starts at second…
Jim Rockford
August 22nd, 2009
3:50 pm
He is on the all-time list for hits? Every major leaguer that has a hit is on that list. He WAS a good player, he’s now occasionally a good hitter. There’s a reason he was our last resort to sign. I wasn’t including McLouth. He’s on the DL. I mean the group we’re currently trotting out there.
keylargo
August 22nd, 2009
3:51 pm
Sorry, I thought I had the last ten games but he is .222/.243/.361/.604 for the last ten.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
3:54 pm
bruce- You cant stay hot forever, even Pujols slumps.
Jim Rockford- Really, I know ever player is on that list that is a very counter productive statement. Anderson is near the top of that list and you want to throw that away? He is not the best option for LF I am by no means saying that and yes he was our last ditch effort but I think he is having a pretty good year for someone in his upper 30’s.
Jim Rockford
August 22nd, 2009
3:57 pm
EfSC- We don’t need someone who’s having “a pretty good year for someone in his upper 30’s”. Who gives a fat rat’s a$$ what his career numbers are? Tom Glavine has great career numbers. could he start for us as well?
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
4:02 pm
Glavine couldnt produce Anderson can and has to some extent. So what he’s a middle of the road OF, this team is middle of the road incase you haven’t noticed. I would take him over some no name person they would have to find.
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
4:02 pm
Bruce Or Infante moves to third and Kelly starts at second…
That’s what I think they should do…at least for one game. Chipper does seem to be hurting, and we don’t need it to get worse…
bruce
August 22nd, 2009
4:04 pm
escy — I am not talking about being hot, or slumps… I am talking about being/playing hurt… Chipper cringed big time on one swing last night (saw it on Marlins broadcast) and I’ve seen the same in the dugout recently… he is playing with significant pain maybe injury. I’d bet he’d get rest if Prado was healthy…
Travis
August 22nd, 2009
4:05 pm
I think Chipper is hurting from his recent oblique strain and needs a rest. I know Infante isn’t at 100% but it might be time for Kelly to play second and OI at third. LaRoache needs to bat clean up and McCann fifth. This righty lefty righty scenario doesn’t really mean much when Mac and Roachy hit lefties pretty well. Has anyone noticed Escobar being a little nonchalant in the field with his hustle and ball handling? It just seems he is bored because the game is so easy for him defensively. IMOA
Jim Rockford
August 22nd, 2009
4:06 pm
This team is handicapped by its lack of outfield production. You’re making the point for me. Besides injury-depleted teams, with which other teams could GA start in LF?
18 Wheels of Love
August 22nd, 2009
4:07 pm
Daddy needs a drink
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
4:08 pm
LINEUP
1. Infante (LF)
2. Johnson
3. Chipper
4. LaRoche
5. Escobar
6. Diaz (RF)
7. Ross
8. Gorecki (CF)
9. Hanson
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
4:08 pm
Travis LaRoache needs to bat clean up and McCann fifth.
You know it, man.
This righty lefty righty scenario doesn’t really mean much when Mac and Roachy hit lefties pretty well.
Something BMac has not done this year–hit lefties well. Brother! .202 AVG…
Chipster
August 22nd, 2009
4:10 pm
Ever since I went-a huntin’ in that there petting zoo, I’ve been kinduv, you know, lazy
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
4:10 pm
Holy crud…I…he…it…LaRoche! He is…batting cleanup!
Somebody get me a paper bag to breath into…I’m passing out…
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
4:12 pm
Yay McFann!
DOB –
Since Sept 12, the two of them have combined for no extra-base hits and two RBIs in 63 at-bats. The Braves are 5-4 in those nine games.
Steve from OH
August 22nd, 2009
4:13 pm
Who’s playing CF?
The A Bomb
August 22nd, 2009
4:13 pm
I love those lineups where we create a strong bench. Only thing missing from the lineup – subtract LaRoche and put in Norton at 1B.
Hanson — you need to throw a no-hitter tonight.
njbraves
August 22nd, 2009
4:14 pm
Looks like many of you got you’re wish. Roachy hitting clean up…Omar in LF, and KJ playing 2nd. I guess you’ll have to come up with something new to complain about if they lose tonight. I’m confident that won’t be too hard for most of you.
StingerSplash
August 22nd, 2009
4:14 pm
Listening to a radio show last week and the host is tight with Myers so asks Myers about hitting Manny in last year’s playoffs. Myers, off course, said after the game to the press that it was a pitch that got away. But the radio host said Myers told him “Hell, yeah, I was trying to hit him.”
I’ve heard Myers on that show a few times and he seems like a cool dude — his off the field … incidents? … notwithstanding.
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
4:15 pm
RHR–
My heart seriously skipped a beat when I saw the lineup…I know that’s weird, but it did.
Hey, David Ross…
Jim Rockford
August 22nd, 2009
4:18 pm
I would guess Gorecki plays CF.
Rocky
August 22nd, 2009
4:19 pm
Jim Rockford (August 22nd, 2009 3:50 pm): “He is on the all-time list for hits? Every major leaguer that has a hit is on that list.”
I didn’t like it when you was messing around with your boy scout knife. I sure don’t like it now that you’re messing around with statistics!
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
4:20 pm
bruce-
Yea I got that, our whole team is banged up at the wrong time. Its horrible luck.
Jim Rockford-
St Louis, Col, San Diego, Tex, Kansas and Cleveland to name a few all those teams have worse LF production then we do.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
4:21 pm
Funny though that no one here’s been hatin’ on Escobar
Ha. You must not have read the blog a single day in July.
May was hate Kelly month, June was hate Frenchy month, July was hate Yunel month, and August is hate Chipper month. Keep up, Random.
You’d think with all the notes you take on the blog comments that you would know these things.
Jim Rockford
August 22nd, 2009
4:21 pm
Oh, Rocky cool it. Angel started it and Sgt. Becker gave me the OK.
Rocky
August 22nd, 2009
4:23 pm
Escobar for Supreme Court (August 22nd, 2009 3:54 pm): “Jim Rockford- Really, I know ever player is on that list that is a very counter productive statement. Anderson is near the top of that list and you want to throw that away?”
Jimmy didn’t kill nobody!
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
4:23 pm
And honestly? Why is that Gorecki kid playing over Church? Is something wrong with Ryan Church? Is Gorecki playing CF? Really? Or is Diaz playing there? Whoever is in RF better have some wheels or play shallow..thats all I’m saying.
Rocky
August 22nd, 2009
4:23 pm
Don’t worry, Sonny. I mean, they can’t throw you in jail for something you didn’t do!
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
4:24 pm
Its not weird, McFann…its sad lol.
Dennis Becker
August 22nd, 2009
4:25 pm
That ain’t Jimbo, Rocky — that’s Freddie Beamer.
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
4:28 pm
RHR–
Haha! It is sad…
And when I saw Ross was playing, I was like, “Oh, there’s why [LaRoche is batting cleanup]…no BMac and no Anderson. Why’s BMac not playing…heck, I did say Ross could get more starts…but why is he starting today and not tomorrow’s DGANG? Maybe Bobby knows BMac can’t hit Volstad…yeah, that’s all it is, right?”
Chop Chop
August 22nd, 2009
4:28 pm
McCann is off today because he spent last night’s entire rain delay in a catcher’s crouch.
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
4:29 pm
Chop Chop–
Haha…
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
4:30 pm
Rocky-???
Jim Rockford
August 22nd, 2009
4:30 pm
EfSC- I see you’re still fighting the losing battle. Look at the teams you listed. Marlon Byrd is currently a better all-around player than GA. St.Louis made a major upgrade in getting Holliday. The others, you are correct. GA could play for them. he could not start for the Cards or Rangers, and other than the Rockies the others you listed are DISMAL. Maybe that’s where GA should be playing, on a team that thinks “he’s having a pretty producyive year for someone in his upper 30’s”.
Jim Rockford
August 22nd, 2009
4:32 pm
Angel Martin’s behind the whole thing. He’s got a numbers fix going down.
Rocky
August 22nd, 2009
4:33 pm
Jim Rockford (August 22nd, 2009 4:21 pm): “Oh, Rocky cool it.”
I am THROUGH talking to you! Look at you, an inch or two to the right and you’d be missing that eye!
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
4:33 pm
he spent last night’s entire rain delay in a catcher’s crouch.
Scandalous!
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
4:33 pm
Hmmm, interesting lineup.
The A Bomb
August 22nd, 2009
4:34 pm
So let me see here. . .
Prado can’t go. . .
Anderson can’t go. . .
So when the most well-known oblique in sports flares up in the 3rd inning. . . Church to LF, Infante to 3B. . .
When Escobar gets his mysterious “pain” (because he has to play w/Johnson tonight), he comes out, Infante goes to SS and Norton goes to 3B. . .
So in the 7th inning. . .
“YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE, FOR THE BRAVES, BATTING FOR HANSON, NUMBER 58. . .
PEEEEEEEEEEEETER MOYLAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Tonight might be cosmic bowling night.
PWHjort
August 22nd, 2009
4:35 pm
At least LaRoche is in the cleanup spot. Otherwise, that line-up….
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
4:36 pm
Soph Hmmm, interesting lineup.
…to say the least. At least LaRoche is batting cleanup!
Chop Chop
August 22nd, 2009
4:36 pm
PWH,
We’ve got two future Hall of Famers (Chipper and Hanson) in the lineup. We’re going to win the World Series. Quit being negative. You sicken me.
jtb
August 22nd, 2009
4:37 pm
I think the only reason Esco is slumping is because he’s without his best bud Byran Pena. I mean how can you expect him to put up solid numbers without someone to talk to at night on the road? Same goes for McCann now that Jeffrey’s gone.
dunwoodybrave
August 22nd, 2009
4:40 pm
DOB, why did the Braves bring up Gorecki stedda BJones? Because he can play multiple OF positions? We could use BJones’ bat.
Also, I’m thinking Wren has a pleasant problem: How do you offer LaRoche a one-year deal, biding time until Freeman is ready. LaRoche is looking really valuable (I know, contract year) with his glove and his power. I’d say sign him to a 3-year deal–he’s obviously going to want more than one year–and give Freeman more time to mature (only 19 or 20 now as it is). How can we push out a potential 30-HR guy for a Mark Grace-like doubles hitter? And we’ve already seen what happened after we rushed Frenchy and Schafer.
Chop Chop
August 22nd, 2009
4:40 pm
Wait. Yunel’s going to the Hall, too.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
4:40 pm
That wasn’t nearly condescending enough, Chop Chop. Try harder.
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
4:42 pm
Chipster: Ever since I went-a huntin’ in that there petting zoo, I’ve been kinduv, you know, lazy”"
I’m assuming the “petting zoo” is Hooters?
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
4:42 pm
Yunel and chipper combined only have 2 RBIs since last September. You are a crack addict if you think they are going in the hall. They are lucky they even have jobs. They’ll be ushers at the ted next year with numbers like that.
Rocky
August 22nd, 2009
4:44 pm
RHR (August 22nd, 2009 4:40 pm): “That wasn’t nearly condescending enough, Chop Chop. Try harder.”
Here, I’ll give ‘er a try.
RHR (August 22nd, 2009 4:21 pm): “Ha. You must not have read the blog a single day in July. . . . July was hate Yunel month . . . .”
Could be.
All’s I remember is some people bashing on Escobar for his quote unquote “attitude” and “behavior”, not for any lack of offensive performance (”slumping”).
Does that ring a bell? Or are you incapable of making such fine distinctions?
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
4:44 pm
Ushers…or ticket takers.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
4:44 pm
Jim Rockford-Hes is a potential Hall of Fame player win one more ring then most of the Braves to say he is not a good player is just not correct. Hes a winner.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
4:45 pm
Refresh, por favor.
Yakacki
August 22nd, 2009
4:46 pm
My money is on Diaz playing CF… Glad to see Ross getting some more PT lately… McCann has been looking sluggish (moonshot bombs in NY excluded).
Was anyone else totally disgusted with Hoss and Mac being overly aggressive in the bottom of the 9th last night?
Mac and Esco’s struggles have nothing to do with Pena and Frenchy not being around, either.
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
4:46 pm
Soph Ushers…or ticket takers.
Or they could be the people who clean out the dugout after every game. Talk about dirty jobs…
PWHjort
August 22nd, 2009
4:47 pm
Wait. Yunel’s going to the Hall, too.
Without question. First ballot.
Random
August 22nd, 2009
4:47 pm
Oops.
RHR (August 22nd, 2009 4:40 pm): “That wasn’t nearly condescending enough, Chop Chop. Try harder.”
Here, I’ll give ‘er a try.
RHR (August 22nd, 2009 4:21 pm): “Ha. You must not have read the blog a single day in July. . . . July was hate Yunel month . . . .”
Could be.
All’s I remember is some people bashing on Escobar for his quote unquote “attitude” and “behavior”, not for any lack of offensive performance (”slumping”).
Does that ring a bell? Or are you incapable of making such fine distinctions?
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
4:47 pm
This Blog is being mean to me!
It won’t stop un-refreshing…
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
4:49 pm
Yakacki Was anyone else totally disgusted with Hoss and Mac being overly aggressive in the bottom of the 9th last night?
I didn’t see it! Nyah nyah nyah-nyah nyah!!
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
4:50 pm
McFann – yeahhhhh, that would be a nasty job. Although I have to say the people that clean the stadium afterwards have it pretty bad too.
Hakuna Matata
August 22nd, 2009
4:51 pm
Oy vey..Reid Gorecki in CF…this is going to be fun.
Bobby Cox
August 22nd, 2009
4:51 pm
Escobar for Supreme Court ,
I was being sarcastic
Doc Holiday
August 22nd, 2009
4:52 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY,
Sure EOF is an upgrade………I forgot about him, but Logan? helloooooooo.
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
4:53 pm
Soph–
True…they must get paid very well…
Saw the dugout up-close on April 30, 2006 when my sister and I went down to run the bases.
They really need a trash can in there…
And yeah, cleaning up the stadium…yeesh. Kid in front of at a game last year puked all over the place…and I’m sure he wasn’t the only one…
Doc Holiday
August 22nd, 2009
4:54 pm
“As Chipper, Escobar go, so go Braves?”
I guess that means we are screwed, since Chipper is going nowhere but south.
cdog
August 22nd, 2009
4:55 pm
THE BRAVES WILL LOSE AS LONG AS PRADO STAYS OUT. OMAR INFANTE IS TERRIBLE ON DEFENSE, HE DIVES AT BALL HIT RIGHT AT HIM. KELLY JOHNSON IS AS BAD. UNLESS PRADO COMES BACK AND CONRAD IS CALLED UP, SECOND BASE WILL BE THE BRAVES WEAK SPOT. INFANTE KILLED THE BRAVES THE FRIDAY VS THE MARLIN. THERE WERE BALLS HIT AT HIM WHERE ALL HE HAD TO DO WAS REACH OUT, HE CHOOSE TO DIVE AT THEM HE IS TERRIBLE. THEN TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, HE FAILS AT THE PLATE. WHY IS BRANDON JONES NOT CALLED UP? HE IS A BETTER OUTFIELDER THAN THAT NEW FELLOW IN LEFT FIELD
Doc Holiday
August 22nd, 2009
4:56 pm
Nice lineup.
It makes sense……..something we have not been able to say very frequently for the last 4 seasons.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
4:58 pm
Bobby Cox- I forgot what you said lol
PWHjort
August 22nd, 2009
4:59 pm
cdog,
Caps Lock. Left side of the keyboard. Learn to love it.
keylargo
August 22nd, 2009
5:03 pm
Hurricane Bill headed to Mass. Last Monday they said it was coming to the Florida Keys on Thurs. I think they pick where they predict it will hit by playing Pin the Tail on the Donkey at Happy Hour.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
5:03 pm
I love the line up and Immmmm back!
Doc Holiday
August 22nd, 2009
5:06 pm
cdog,
Got a point there, but, Ill correct you in some way. Infante is an excellent fielder. Smooth he is. He might have lost a step while being out. he has only played like 4 games since may…….give him a break. I have also noticed he is not the same with the bat since he has been back, but he is at the same level as martin with the bat, he knows how to find the gaps, use the lines, some power, etc, excellent contact hitter. I would have to say this guy is clearly ice cold, and I think thats why bobby is making him play everyday, he might have sensed the same thing. You will notice the difference by midweek next week.
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
5:06 pm
Oh, Rocky cool it. Angel started it and Sgt. Becker gave me the OK”"
Y’all ever heard of Jason Becker, the guitarist? He was like the guitar prodigy extraordinaire, an absolutely amazing talent. At 19 he signed-on as David Lee Roth’s lead guitarist. They cut one disc together before he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He had to use super-slinky strings to finish disk because fingers were already so weakened. He now composes music by blowing into a computer-powered tube device.
This was recorded in the late 80’s at The Atlanta Institute Of Music. It’s a short piece he played during an hour-and-a-half seminar. Really amazing. He played utilizing the “shred” style.
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
5:08 pm
Here’s the link to accompany my previous post.
Jason Becker, Atlanta, 88 or 89′.
http://www.youtube.com/v/15Ux1IFKiEI
Doc Holiday
August 22nd, 2009
5:12 pm
Does anyone knows how many GB were the braves in the WCR 30 days ago?
NO MORE COX OR CHIPPER!
August 22nd, 2009
5:13 pm
WORST LINEUP EVER!
Doc Holiday
August 22nd, 2009
5:14 pm
Never mind, I just checked………..we were 3GB the leader on july the 22nd………..so we have lost a game in the standings……..unreal.
Doc Holiday
August 22nd, 2009
5:15 pm
BTW………we were 4 GB in the WC race on june 22nd…………so we have done nothing but keep pace in the last 60 days………….LOL……….A M A Z I N G
Doc Holiday
August 22nd, 2009
5:17 pm
In the same span braves have gained 11.5 games on the redsox…………..talk about not wasting time.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
5:23 pm
I HAVE FOUND THE SOLUTION!!!
Move Brian McCann to first base, LaRoche to third, Chipper to left, Vasquez will catch, turn Escobar into a 100mph fireballer! Sign Scott Thorman, Keith Lockhart, and Steve Sisco to what they think are minor league contracts, tell them we need them for a G-Braves playoff push. Then we offer Anderson, Thorman, Lockheart, Sisco, and Lowe to the baseball gods.
So we look like this:
1. McLouth CF
2. Church RF
3. Chipper LF
4. McCann 1B
5. Walt Weiss SS
6. LaRoche 3B
7. Vasquez C
8. Infante 2B
9. Pitcher
1. Escobar
2. .Jurrjens
3. Hanson
4. Kawakami
5. Ligtenberg (Kerry)
That way we’ll win the World Series AND get ESPN coverage.
Steve McP
August 22nd, 2009
5:25 pm
Is McCann injured? He usually misses the DGANG’s and that would have given him two days off in a row if he had sat tomorrow.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
5:25 pm
So Boog is calling the BoSox-Yanks game, better get a haz-mat team on him before he’s allowed back in Turner Field…
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
5:27 pm
Damn, if only we had the Little Leaguers playing for the Braves, they hit homers like lil mofos!
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
5:29 pm
we were 4 GB in the WC race on june 22nd…………so we have done nothing but keep pace in the last 60 days
I prefer to think of it as “We have kept ourselves in the WC race for the past 60 games”
Its easier and sounds better…
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
5:30 pm
Steve McP–
Bobby’s given him NGBDG off before (did it in LA), but yeah, it’s kind of odd.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
5:30 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY- I like it but I think Escobar could throw 110
chris from md
August 22nd, 2009
5:30 pm
DOB,
Is Church hurt or just getting the night off?
I wouldn’t mind seeing Escobar back in the two hole to see if that jump starts him, especially with Prado out. Glad to see him at least hitting 5th. I understand the logic and the results with dropping him down in the order. But I’d much rather see him hit 2nd than 6th which he does sometimes.
Chris from Md
Random
August 22nd, 2009
5:30 pm
Doc Holiday (August 22nd, 2009 5:12 pm): “Does anyone knows how many GB were the braves in the WCR 30 days ago?”
mlb.com’s “Standings” page can be set to any date in the season.
As of games thru 22 Jul 09, COL led WC, SF was 1 game back, and ATL/CHI/HOU were all 3 games back. FFL — 3.5, MIL — 4.
Doc Holiday (August 22nd, 2009 5:15 pm): “BTW………we were 4 GB in the WC race on june 22nd…………so we have done nothing but keep pace in the last 60 days………….LOL……….A M A Z I N G”
Now, don’t be Negative Nellie — a very big difference is, on 22 Jun there were 8 teams ahead of or tied with us. Today there’s only 3.
(tick tack tick tack)
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
5:30 pm
Doc Holiday: Never mind, I just checked………..we were 3GB the leader on july the 22nd………..so we have lost a game in the standings……..unreal.”"
Doc, it’s called treading water, though we’ve taken-on a tad…
Reid in EAV
August 22nd, 2009
5:31 pm
Who was freaking out over LaRoche being at clean-up? C’mon. I would have seriously questioned that when he first joined the team, but you can’t deny that right now, the dude is locked-in and RAKING. Even with the rest of the lineup healthy, he might be the very best choice right now.
Joe Friday
August 22nd, 2009
5:32 pm
Is someone on here actually saying that Anderson is still a very good player, or did the blog eat his post 6 years ago and it just got spit out?
Joe Friday
August 22nd, 2009
5:33 pm
Gorecki is actually a pretty good CF.
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
5:34 pm
Reid in EAV–
Actually, people were freaking out when LaRoche wasn’t batting cleanup.
Rocky
August 22nd, 2009
5:37 pm
Random (August 22nd, 2009 5:30 pm): “a very big difference is, on 22 Jun there were 8 teams ahead of or tied with us [in the WCR]. Today there’s only 3.”
Good point — excellent perspective!
(Thanks for the link, btw.)
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
5:40 pm
Refresh, will ya?
Jim Rockford
August 22nd, 2009
5:42 pm
Joe Friday- You can’t talk logic with that guy. Just because GA was once one of the better players in the league, he insists he’s still really good, a winner, has a ring, etc. Anderson PACES HIMSELF to get to balls in the corner. He forces the CF to play winshield wiper defense.
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
5:43 pm
We have a very erratic/inconsistent lineup. It’d take a Vatican-confirmed miracle for us this year. No matter how well we get things going, there’s the inevitable butt-slide to follow.
Cripple Pitch
August 22nd, 2009
5:44 pm
Dave, I read but I never post. Please tell me that Chipper’s nickname among the players is not Hoss? That would be like calling Mike Hampton “Iron Man”
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
5:50 pm
Wayne -
I’ve got the grill fired up…. Gonna grill some sirloin, corn on the cob, squash, and zucchini.
Bob Dole
August 22nd, 2009
5:55 pm
found this blog on mlblogs.com…wish all baseball fans felt this way. markpiland.mlblogs.com
NO MORE BOBBY
August 22nd, 2009
5:57 pm
DEREK JETER V/S CHIPPER JONES? FOR REAL?
I saw yesterday where someone compared Chipper and Jeter. Are you kidding me? Im watching the Yankee game now and Jeter just made an out. He seemed very upset on the bench. You never see that kind of passion from Chipper. He goes on the bench, sits and stares when getting out. Thats an “I don’t care attitude” and the younger players notice this and think it’s ok to be ho-hum. The Yankee game just showed Jeter dive into the stands back in 2004 and came out bloody. Told Torre he would be in the game next day. Chipper would sit for at least a week in the same situation (if even going after a ball like that).
We all know Im anti Bobby but I think its time Chipper joins the parade out of town. I agree with one blogger who said he is already thinking of hunting season. Hope Wren kills the 90’s this off season so we can finally move forward as an organization. It’s time.
Nelson
August 22nd, 2009
6:01 pm
Unfortunately Chiper became old sooner than everybody expected, he is no more an everyday player! and if he doesn’t wake-up now, the Braves will lose this race. I suggest that “Chino” Cadahia prepare some Cuban Coffee for him before every game, to see if he comes alive!!!.
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
6:02 pm
Just back from clubhouse. Didn’t know before I went down there why Church was out. It’s back spasms, and he’s day to day.
Their bench is awfully thin tonight — just Mac and Norton.
Anderson will take swings tomorrow, but probably won’t be ready until Tuesday. Prado probably isn’t available at all tonight, according to Bobby.
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
6:05 pm
Asked Chipper about his side, whether that was bothering him. “No, but now my wrist is killing me,” he said.
Happened last night, couple of check swings. Left wrist.
But he’s gotta play, because, as I said, Braves’ bench is Mac and Norton.
Nelson
August 22nd, 2009
6:05 pm
DOB: When the expanded Roster takes effect?
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
6:08 pm
Does anyone know whow as playing first base for us when Jarod Salty got the call up? I was just thinking why didnt they move Mac to first and keep Salty as the Catcher. It seems like a smarter moving see how Mac isnt that good on the defensive side.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
6:09 pm
I like it but I think Escobar could throw 110
Probably, of course Bobby Cox would never take my suggestion, now I hate him so much, he is such a loser, he should be fired!!
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
6:10 pm
McCann’s 7-for-22 with two homers off tomorrow’s starter, Ricky Nolasco.
Shane
August 22nd, 2009
6:10 pm
Sept 1st
NO MORE BOBBY
August 22nd, 2009
6:10 pm
DOB – Their bench is awfully thin tonight — just Mac and Norton.
Norton is such a wasted roster spot.
Andrew
August 22nd, 2009
6:13 pm
Perilloux is a good kid. Get off his balls. He made a couple mistakes at LSU and now hes some kind of gang banger thug?? That is not the case at all. Hes done great things at Jack and is one hell of a person if you ever got to know him. So what if his grades were a little off, doesn’t make him a horrible screw up.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
6:13 pm
Does anyone know whow as playing first base for us when Jarod Salty got the call up? I was just thinking why didnt they move Mac to first and keep Salty as the Catcher. It seems like a smarter moving see how Mac isnt that good on the defensive side.
I’m 90% sure Scott Thorman, so that would have been a smart move, then we get to keep those prospects…
Nelson
August 22nd, 2009
6:13 pm
May be Pendelton could still pinch hit??
Jukeandjive
August 22nd, 2009
6:14 pm
Not looking good especially having to win the next 2!
ChurchMan
August 22nd, 2009
6:14 pm
We’re talking Chipper Jones and Yunel Escobar. Since Sept 12, the two of them have combined for no extra-base hits and two RBIs in 63 at-bats
You’d think they would have more than 63 at-bats within the past year
But I’m guessing that is supposed to be Aug 12 instead
The A Bomb
August 22nd, 2009
6:16 pm
OK — Chipper’s wrist is KILLING him, so he’ll make 4 outs in the No. 3 spot tonight.
Unless, of course, his oblique flares up in the interim and Norton will have to play.
Let’s challenge the Marlins to a game of Over the Line instead!
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
6:17 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY- Thats who I was thinking too. It was Franco and Thorman in a platoon then we got tex. Damn we ate that deal.
Lew
August 22nd, 2009
6:24 pm
Why do some of you even bother to post? Are your lives that shallow and frustrating or there’s just nothing else to do? I mean, it’s not as if some of the analysis in the past three hours was relevant, correct or even well written.
CallUpConrad
August 22nd, 2009
6:24 pm
About the lineup, I like the idea of Adam LaRcohe hitting fourth and Brian McCann hitting fifth with Yunel Escobar behind him. That would move Garret Anderson to seventh when he’s in the lineup. While I was in the crowd wanting to trade Kelly Johnson, he has become valuable once again. I still think they need to let him play the outfield some so that they have one more utility player on the team. I think looking to next year, Jason Heyward may start the year on the roster. If he doesn’t, the Braves may upgrade in right and left field and re-sign LaRoche. If you get bats in left and right field that bring 20-25 home runs, that would be a pretty solid lineup. I know some will mention Jordan Schafer, but he hasn’t proven he’s ready for the big team and he isn’t healthy so you really can’t count on him. I would still like to see one big bat and one good hitter with speed to man the outfield with Nate McLouth. What do you guys think?
blazon
August 22nd, 2009
6:26 pm
DOB…
your snide innuendos re the unresolved matter of the south african athlete are unworthy of you…..
I am a great admirer of your Braves work on this blog and in the paper but where I come from that comment would cost you your job.
y
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
6:26 pm
McCann’s 7-for-22 with two homers off tomorrow’s starter, Ricky Nolasco.
And he’s 1-8 off tonight’s starter.
So that’s why he’s not playing tonight instead of tomorrow? Nice going, Bobby (no sarcasm)! Hope it pays off…
Lew
August 22nd, 2009
6:26 pm
Chipper’s an old man. Bobby Cox suxks. Chipper is a little girl, Bobby Cox sucks. Norton sucks. We will lose. We will always lose. Bobby Cox sucks. Brooks Conrad is God and Norton sucks worse because he’s keeping God out of the lineup. Blah. Blah. Blah. Whatever.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
6:26 pm
Escobar for Supreme Court –
Heres the thing, over the years Salty and Mac would no be no where near as good as Mac and LaRoche/Thorman/Tex/Kotchman/LaRoche.
The only benefit is keeping the prospects, and I think the JD Drew for Wainwright deal sucked more…
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
6:27 pm
Lew-And that was a revolutionary post? It was kind, well structured and thought out..Now if only we cared about your thoughts we might actually stop posting.
CallUpConrad
August 22nd, 2009
6:27 pm
Lew, you may be correct. Why do you post? I actually enjoy talking about the Braves. I’m sure most of the others on here do as well. From time to time, there are posts that make very little sense, but it’s a free country.
Lew
August 22nd, 2009
6:28 pm
blazon-So you’re from Afganistan or Iran?Maybe Alabama? Lady looks like a Dude (apologies to Steve Tyler).
CrimeDog
August 22nd, 2009
6:28 pm
Lew-
Don’t forget that Bobby Cox doesn’t want to win, and that’s why he’s violently opposing bringing Heyward up.
Lew
August 22nd, 2009
6:29 pm
Now you know what most of you sound like on a regular basis. Consider it a mirror.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
6:29 pm
Broxton is a man beast spawned from the bowls of hell to dominate the opposing NL hitters, Satan works in mysterious ways…
CallUpConrad
August 22nd, 2009
6:29 pm
CrimeDog, you had me nodding my head “yes”, until the “violenty opposing” comment. I haven’t noticed Bobby Cox with a mobile missile launcher or anything.
Lew
August 22nd, 2009
6:30 pm
CrimeDog-You may be right-at least as far as the malcontents are concerned.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
6:30 pm
Amen Lew…
Girl's Softball
August 22nd, 2009
6:31 pm
I would like to ask a question about last nights game.When they restarted the 9th inning and it was our time to bat.We had the heart of the line-up batting and I got so dissappointed when we were down by 2 runs and Chipper and Brian came out swinging at the first pitch.Did they have a plan to be aggressive and attract or were they just in a hurry to get the game over? At least Adam worked the count some.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
6:31 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY- Thorman didnt do squat Tex was here for half a year and we lost four prospects, three of which now start I believe and Kotchman was just blah. You cant say we wouldnt have gotten the production like them. LaRoche is obviously second to Tex even though Tex did not produce here. I think Mac would have made a fine first basemen it just would have taken some time for him to be used to, Jarod has also become quite a good catcher. We could have traded the S.S. we put in that deal for someone as he is lighting up the AL. I agree the Drew for Wainwright was just bad the guy is ripping pitchers but right now we dont really need them so its neither here nor there.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
6:32 pm
Seriously? Are we talking about Heyward again, look the earliest Heyward is coming up is 2010 All Star break, ok? No sooner for money reasons…
CrimeDog
August 22nd, 2009
6:32 pm
Well of course. I thought that’s whos opinions we were voicing. Don’t even get them started on his continued insistance to run that Japanese dude out there to pitch every fifth night, even though he “sux.”
CallUpConrad
August 22nd, 2009
6:33 pm
Girl’s Softball, I think it was past their bedtime.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
6:33 pm
Lew its a blog for people to express opinions no one expects our words have any effect but it helps people vent their obvious frustrations with this team and their lack of will to win…BOBBY COX
Lew
August 22nd, 2009
6:35 pm
CrimeDog-Of course KK sucks. Why do you think the Braves have refused to score runs when he pitches and lose all his games. He’s a clubhouse cancer. And di I mention he sucks?
Girl's Softball
August 22nd, 2009
6:35 pm
Yes it did look like it was past they bed time
Lew
August 22nd, 2009
6:36 pm
Supreme Court Wannabe-There is a Braves rant that would take a lot less time and effort-fewer words. You could just post Braves suck.
CrimeDog
August 22nd, 2009
6:36 pm
It’s obvious that the clubhouse resents him because his country always wins the WBC. After all, this is America. Plus, he doesn’t speak English so he’s no fun at the team bowling outings.
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
6:37 pm
Nelson, rosters can be expanded Sept. 1
Lew: So true about a certain couple of commenters today. Really, and you know who you are, you need to get out, see a movie, take a walk in the park, punch something to take out some pent-up frustrations. Anything. Because the constant, repetitive posts that everything sucks are way past the boring stage, and now just sound imbecilic.
Doc Holiday
August 22nd, 2009
6:38 pm
Random,
Oh I get it, the fewer teams finish ahead of us we get to feel better?
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
6:38 pm
Lews is right though, everyday its:
“Rabble rabble rabble! Bobby Cox sucks! Rabble rabble rabble! Norton sucks! Rabble rabble rabble! Where is Conrad!! Rabble rabble rabble! Fire Frank Wren! Rabble rabble rabble! I’m pressing the panic button!!! Rabble rabble rabble!
Cheese
August 22nd, 2009
6:40 pm
I’m feeling a 5 game winning streak and 41/2 back heading in to philly
keylargo
August 22nd, 2009
6:40 pm
Lew
McFann is the Senior member posting – in a number of ways – time on the blog, knowledge of baseball, age……………
lexbrave
August 22nd, 2009
6:42 pm
the thing that makes me nervous is that the braves have played their best baseball of the season and have been the nl’s 2nd hottest team (as dave pointed out) over their past 40 games and they still have only managed to make up 2 games in the wild card (they were 6 back 40 games ago) and have actually lost a game and a half in the division over that span. with the final 40 games of the season they are going to have to make up twice as much ground.
so while the braves mathmatically are very much alive, i’m just not confident that they can do it.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
6:42 pm
Escobar for Supreme Court, No he won’t. Bank on it…
Lew
August 22nd, 2009
6:42 pm
keylargo-Don’t forget maturity, too.
Seems I’m in more trouble from that storm than you were. And to think I moved to New England to avoid Hurricanes……well, not really, but it is strange.
Count de Monet
August 22nd, 2009
6:43 pm
Just Roachy’s luck. He finally gets in the cleanup spot and he has Chipper and Kelly Bleeping Johnson hitting ahead of him.
Count
Chop Chop
August 22nd, 2009
6:46 pm
DOB,
In all fairness, Lew (or anybody else) could complain about the quality of posting here 24/7 and never miss a target. You’re the only guy who has to be here. You get paid for this. May God have mercy on you.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
6:46 pm
Lew-KK is a solid number 4 go find a better one in all of MLB and show me his line. They cant score runs to help him because our offense is weak sauce. You are a cancer that needs kemo.
Jurrjens4NLCY- I had this arguement yesterday I’m not about to have it again
Cheese
August 22nd, 2009
6:46 pm
Bad News…We lost last night
Good News…We are still capable of winning any game against any team
CrimeDog
August 22nd, 2009
6:47 pm
Yunel-
Before joining the Supreme Court, practice detecting sarcasm.
Lew
August 22nd, 2009
6:48 pm
Supreme Court-Dude (or not), that was sarcasm. I think KK has been a worthwhile pickup and has strengthened the rotation. I’m not one of the negative idiots that claims everyone sucks and really mean it like the disaffected masses of morons present on such an interminable basis..
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
6:49 pm
Hey Folks…
Happy Weekend….How about a win huh…
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
6:50 pm
Gotcha, well I’m sorry. I have spent the last two days on here defending HOF players from the very masses you speak of.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
6:50 pm
Food is ready -
-Corn is golden
-Zucchini and Squash are juicy with they sear marks
-Steaks are medium, juicy as all get out
I love cookin’ on the grill!!!!!
Lew
August 22nd, 2009
6:51 pm
CrimeDog-Probably for the best I didn’t post my quip about him wearing lampshades whehn he has too much Sake?
Lew
August 22nd, 2009
6:52 pm
Supreme Court-Then you should know whereof I speak. Hey- did you know that Tinkers, Evers and Chance all suck?
Brandon from Warner Robins
August 22nd, 2009
6:52 pm
Heath sounds good. Im stuck with left over chinese food
Random
August 22nd, 2009
6:53 pm
I sense a HUGE disconnect here:
Nelson (August 22nd, 2009 6:01 pm): “Unfortunately Chiper became old sooner than everybody expected, he is no more an everyday player!”
AND
Nelson (August 22nd, 2009 6:05 pm): “DOB: When the expanded Roster takes effect?”
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
6:53 pm
Food is ready -
-Corn is golden
-Zucchini and Squash are juicy with they sear marks
-Steaks are medium, juicy as all get out
I love cookin’ on the grill!!!!!
We got ribs, chips and dip, and a bunch of comfort food (just in case)
CrimeDog
August 22nd, 2009
6:54 pm
Haha probably. I can handle a lot of stupidity on this blog, especially when it comes to opinions. I just get extrememly annoyed when people here presume to know what goes on in the clubhouse or what the “mood of the team” is.
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
6:54 pm
Mac and Norton and pray for ra….just pray.
Chop Chop
August 22nd, 2009
6:54 pm
Carroll ain’t a guy, so she’s the only girl who has to be here, albeit part-time.
You know, like last night.
Just a typical night at the ol’ ballpark.
Bat Masterson
August 22nd, 2009
6:54 pm
Has anybody been following the Sox v Yankees game? One of the two genius’s calling the game said ” this game could not be more opposite last nights game”. The score was 9 to 0 Sox at the time. I can think of at least one, jezzz.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
6:54 pm
Braves better win…
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
6:54 pm
Or else!
Jurrjens4NLCY's alter ego
August 22nd, 2009
6:55 pm
Or else what?
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
6:55 pm
Exactly
VaBraveFan
August 22nd, 2009
7:00 pm
Good Blog, but i see it this way winning 5 of nine with basically Chipper and Yunel not doing anything at all in that stretch were lucky
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:01 pm
How bad do we need a victory….Animal Sanchez was frustrating to watch last night…
But its a new page…new day…new game…Let’s go boys
PS
(PTV’s JJ is such a douche)
Jeff321
August 22nd, 2009
7:01 pm
Asked Chipper about his side, whether that was bothering him. “No, but now my wrist is killing me,” he said.
Any quotes about the Chipper/Gonzo “evil eye” from the other night?
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:01 pm
“Braves play heeeeeeer! Der gunna mover yer! Braves play heer!”
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:01 pm
ROOOOOOOONNNNNNNN GANT………AAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:02 pm
Joe Simpson is watching Family Guy…Its on the monitor behind him
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:02 pm
I see Chip Caray went under negroplasty, Good, I hated his previous voice…
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
7:05 pm
Steve: I shoulda noted earlier that Gorecki’s in CF. Sixth Brave to start a game there this season. Infante making first start in the OF this season, in LF.
KnightInATL
August 22nd, 2009
7:06 pm
So I guess Joe is doing the play-by-play? This should be interesting.
VaBraveFan
August 22nd, 2009
7:06 pm
Gonzo shouldnt be giving anyone looks as many leads he has blown, hell also Chipper has been terrible in the field this year and having his worst defensive year in his career
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:09 pm
Joe Simpson is watching Family Guy…Its on the monitor behind him
You know, when I went to the Cubs game, the broadcast team was watching Family Guy too. Weird…
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:09 pm
Wind Is Blowing In From Left, Not Good! Can’t be swinging for the fences thoight boyz
UNCBrave
August 22nd, 2009
7:09 pm
Sorry, but Jason Heyward should be called up. We need a SPARK and he’s better than Gorecki
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:09 pm
Crowd will be around 27,000
Jeff321
August 22nd, 2009
7:10 pm
Gonzo shouldnt be giving anyone looks as many leads he has blown, hell also Chipper has been terrible in the field this year and having his worst defensive year in his career
Agree! But, wouldn’t it be nice to hear what each one has to say about it?
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:10 pm
Hell, At least Heyward would put fans in the seats more than anything…
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:10 pm
Ooooooohhhhhhhhh -
My tummy is full! The food was great! And just in time for the game.
KnightInATL
August 22nd, 2009
7:11 pm
Does Prado have an expected return date? I mean, the guy has headaches!! Get over it, tighten your belt, and get on the field.
Jeff321
August 22nd, 2009
7:11 pm
So, how much longer we gonna play with a short bench? Why not DL Prado?
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:11 pm
What happened to the “put me in coach music they used to play…?
They are playing Andrew WK “Party Hard!” That brings back memories of Madden 2003!
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
7:11 pm
That lineup = OH SH**! Hanson has no room for error tonight. Poor kid.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:11 pm
Oh, and washing it all down with some Killian’s Irish Red.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:12 pm
Nice to have you back DOB…
So questions on your days off…Do you avoid all baseball related activities as much as possible???
I know you drop by the blog sometimes when Carroll is covering the games…but is Turner Field the last place you want to be on your days off???
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:12 pm
Sorry, but Jason Heyward should be called up. We need a SPARK and he’s better than Gorecki
You know, I wondered why Brian Barton did get called up…. Kid never got a chance…
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:12 pm
UNCBrave- Agreed, look at the Marlins they are not scared about calling up 20 year old players. They always compete. Miguel Cabrera was 20 and hes a great player.
OptimisticInTexas
August 22nd, 2009
7:12 pm
Just saw Kotchman double in Pedroia…
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:12 pm
Hanson reminds me of a young Bartolo Colon with his shortarm motion…Absoluety sick!
Nice Stab “O”!
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:12 pm
GA doesn’t get to that.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
7:12 pm
Wow. Nice catch Omar.
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
7:12 pm
Loaf doesn’t catch that
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:12 pm
NICE GRAB
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:12 pm
That would’ve been a double with Loaf out there
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
7:13 pm
Boston’s pounding the Yankees 13-1, and Papelbon and Rivera were both warming up a few minutes ago, since neither has pitched in a few days.
Kate Beck...
August 22nd, 2009
7:13 pm
Heath – I’m on Oxygen right now….., and dinner sounded good…
OptimisticInTexas
August 22nd, 2009
7:13 pm
Any links to the Braves game?
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:13 pm
GA is JUST getting the ball in second base………………….right about…………..now
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:13 pm
Gload Has Pop…? 4 Homers wow…We are definitely not in the steroid era no more!
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
7:14 pm
Those damn Fish make me uncomfortable. Gotta be Freddie Gonzalez that has a lot to do with their success.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:14 pm
Look hes gunna bat better then Nothing Norton. He can play everyday in September and get expierence cause he will obviously be up next year. I dont think they will re sign GA so the platoon moves to LF Mclouth and or Schafer in CF and Heyward in RF. It could even look like McLouth LF Schafer CF Heyward RF and then have Church Diaz as bench role.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:14 pm
Kate Beck…
Don’t tease me guys!
Louisville brave
August 22nd, 2009
7:15 pm
Home plate umpire’s ring up is awesome…looks like a tae kwon do move
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
7:15 pm
Good quick inning Hanson. Just what we needed.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:15 pm
What Happened to BSPN’s Pick for NL Rookie of the Year “Cameron Maybin?
Is he still in AAA?
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
7:15 pm
DOB, uhhh, wrong game.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:16 pm
Does Prado have an expected return date? I mean, the guy has headaches!! Get over it, tighten your belt, and get on the field.
I see you don’t understand the implications of what Prado has, right now he’s seeing spots, incredibly dizzy, head in pain, think of it like the worlds worst hangover, that doesn’t end…
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
7:16 pm
Nova Scotia: It’s pretty high on the list of my last places to be on an off day, yes. Especially the day after a road trip, albeit a short trip.
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
7:17 pm
VJ-
…????
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:17 pm
WOW…And we expect to score runs tonight????
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:17 pm
KJ will be my pick to click tonight…He will show Bobby why he should be used more mainly in PH situations
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:18 pm
Yeahhhh “O”!!!!
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
7:18 pm
This is Infante’s game tonight.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
7:18 pm
Omar! Yay!
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:18 pm
Good start to the game. Omar flashing the leather and them ‘BOOM’
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:19 pm
Whose this guy? Ron something? I really like him, he doesn’t scream like Chip whats-his-face…
Gemini
August 22nd, 2009
7:19 pm
Omar is hot tonight.
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
7:19 pm
Yeah Baby! Infante!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:19 pm
OMAR….I guess we’re gunna need some bombs!!!
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:19 pm
Is that our First leadoff homer of the season…? Those have been few and faw between since Furkey Left!
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
7:19 pm
Heath – sorry – couldn’t help it
N Nine
August 22nd, 2009
7:20 pm
Is there anything Omar can’t do??????
The guy fields every position, hits leadoff, some speed, hits for above average, with some pop. I love that guy.
CrimeDog
August 22nd, 2009
7:20 pm
Tomahawkin-
I think I remember Kelly hittin a couple at the beginning of the year. I could be mistaken though.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:20 pm
I dunno about anyone else…but I’m glad to see Kelly back in the line-up…I like the guy.
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
7:20 pm
Easy to forget, but Omar was very good as leadoff guy early, had one of highest leadoff OBPs in baseball that first month or two.
That was his sixth homer to lead off a game, first since 2004.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:20 pm
KJ Just looks like a totally different hitter since his demotion to AAA
He actually has an idea of what he is doing at the plate now unlike in the first half
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
7:20 pm
Let’s get a lot of runs tonight and finish this one early.
UNCBrave
August 22nd, 2009
7:21 pm
STOP swinging at the FIRST pitch ChIPPER!
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:21 pm
Chipper will not even break 80 rbis “Bank On It!”
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:21 pm
I had a feeling it was you.
It’s all good. I am not ashamed of my obsession. We all saw the pics I posted last night.
Will
August 22nd, 2009
7:21 pm
Tomahawkin – I believe Nate has hit a leadoff homer this year for us
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:22 pm
Hoss…No Comment!
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
7:22 pm
CHIPPER??????????????????
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:22 pm
CrimeDog-KJ hit one the very first game on the very first pitch then Moyer bashed him saying “Oh its polite to take the first pitch yadah yadah”
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:22 pm
Should I refresh????
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
7:22 pm
Nothing Chipper could do with that pitch.
KnightInATL
August 22nd, 2009
7:22 pm
DFA Chipper.
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
7:23 pm
With that thin bench tonight, god forbid someone gets hurt. Who wants to see Norton playing third base or left field? Yeah, no one.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:23 pm
Ugh! Way to work the count Infante, you ba$tard, why are you even on the team!?!
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:23 pm
If Roachy Was put in the 4th spot since his arrival. He’d be playing the Role of 1993 Fred McGriff!
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:23 pm
We Got a Break there on that foul ball
CrimeDog
August 22nd, 2009
7:24 pm
Jurrjens-
Serioulsy. Doesn’t Omar know leadoff hitters are supposed to get on base, not circle the bases? Stupid Bobby.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:24 pm
With a thin bench tonight, we need a 6-0 blowout win…
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:25 pm
Yeah KJ…I likes That
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:25 pm
Stole that one off the pitcher.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
7:25 pm
Good steal Kelly. I like it.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:25 pm
So does Rochy it changes how they pitch him now.
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
7:26 pm
KJ!!!
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:26 pm
Damn KJ Is one Smart Baserunner! Hell Yeah
Jeff321
August 22nd, 2009
7:26 pm
Nice base running by KJ.
braveman
August 22nd, 2009
7:26 pm
yeah baby!
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:26 pm
Laroche should never be moved from the 4-hole the rest of the year.
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
7:26 pm
He was safe.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:26 pm
Nice nice nice luck be our lady tonight
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:27 pm
I I liked there about Johnson…He didn’t even peak at the catcher (which you should never do when stealing…but some guys do)….head down…chargin for second…awesome.
Then he scores on the bloop…nice baserunning
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:27 pm
That is what we have been missing over the last few games and that is those Ric Flair’s…!
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
7:27 pm
There’s my boy KJ!
Gemini
August 22nd, 2009
7:27 pm
Good hustle by Kelly. The rest of the team needs to do that.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:27 pm
Tomahawkin in my opinion its his best ability
McFann Ô
August 22nd, 2009
7:27 pm
LaROCHE FOR CL—
Oh, that’s right.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:28 pm
Another Giants win tonight (combined with a bounce-back win tonight from the Braves) would really tighten things up.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:28 pm
Ballgame!
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:28 pm
We are making Cy Nolasco work…That is a good thing…!
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:28 pm
Hold on guys I cant post gotta get this run in…
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
7:29 pm
I am not a big fan of Kelly johnson, but there are a lot of things he does well on the baseball field. Unfortunately he is too inconsistent
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:29 pm
Oh No!
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
7:29 pm
I think that is ultimately why Norton is a liability. He is obviously having a poor season at the plate, but when you have a guy that can only play first base in an emergency, it really hurts on a night like this.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
7:29 pm
Owchy Esco – plesae be okay.
CrimeDog
August 22nd, 2009
7:29 pm
Tomahawkin-
Volstad is pitching. Maybe not for long though.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:29 pm
There WE GO ESCO!!!!
Jeff321
August 22nd, 2009
7:29 pm
Escobar is a stud!
Gemini
August 22nd, 2009
7:29 pm
Escobar!!!
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:29 pm
YAY!!!
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
7:29 pm
Lovin this!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:29 pm
Yunel…you need to play my friend…AND BABOOM
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
EscoBAH!!!
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
See, Yunel can thank me later. All I had to do was write about it and put it in blog headline.
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
Esocobar is our best player. Period
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
Who called this the worst lineup ever?- show yourself!
LoMel
August 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
Yessss! Esco, you were due!
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
TOLD YA Im gunna work it tonight!
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
Escobar is our best player
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
I called Ballgame first so I win the prize!
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
My fault Crime Dog…! I stand corrected
“Feast or Famine Offense” Lives on!
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
The DOB curse comes through again.
Well…not for Chipper I guess.
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
ummm, this works…
braveman
August 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
heath,
i agree. not only is fourth a perfect spot for adam post all-star breaks…brian is more suited for the fifth spot. if chipper and escobar could getting going soon… chipper, mcann, laroche, and escobar at 3, 4, 5, and 6 is scary for opponents.
escobar must have heard me… two run shot! yes!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:31 pm
I have no idea how he hit that pitch out of the ball park.
Rock On........
August 22nd, 2009
7:31 pm
DOB……very appropo that DBT’s grace the blog song. Braves are on the backburner tonight as I am heaxding to see Hood, Cooley , and the boys( not forgetting Shanna). Sent you a shotof the National. Action shot later. Pull the Braves through. Downing a few pints atPenny Lane Pub ready to go Truckin.
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
7:31 pm
See what happens when your cleanup hitter doesn’t hit into a DP.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:31 pm
Yunel is def. our best player
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
7:31 pm
lol DOB, good job.
Brandon from Warner Robins
August 22nd, 2009
7:31 pm
Good start…
Girl's Softball
August 22nd, 2009
7:31 pm
well what did he do?
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:31 pm
CY Volstad getting Slapped!
This what we need especially after last night’s game and our team is beginning to resemble as MASH unit
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:32 pm
Maybe its the Chip Carey jinx
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:32 pm
Escobar has been struggling only because the guys in front of him were struggling and no one was on base. He gets back on track when there are men on base. Simple.
1. McLouth
2. Prado
3. Chipper
4. LaRoche
5. Escobar
6. McCann
7. GA
8. Church
9. Pitcher
(When everyone is healthy.)
The Bird and Indian
August 22nd, 2009
7:32 pm
What’s even better is that this guy is going to have to throw 35+ pitches to get out of the first inning.
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
7:32 pm
DOB See, Yunel can thank me later. All I had to do was write about it and put it in blog headline.
You gonna do a Blog tomorrow? ‘Cause I got some good ideas for content…
bravesfaninmetsland
August 22nd, 2009
7:32 pm
Those of you watching the game on tje Extra Innings package back me up… Thank God Escobar hit that home run. It’s the first play the Braves made they can’t blame on the home plate ump. For God’s sake shut up!!
HAL
August 22nd, 2009
7:32 pm
aNOTHER UNI BOMB!!!
KnightInATL
August 22nd, 2009
7:33 pm
We hit the magic 4 run mark already. Man, it would be nice to beat the Fish with McLouth, GA, Prado, and Mac out of the lineup.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:33 pm
8-45 while scoring 3 runs or less, that has to Improve epecially in the stretch un and in October
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
7:33 pm
Man, the Braves are living right tonight.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:33 pm
Omg, what if Yunel gets injured? What happens? Can’t double switch, cause then Hanson comes out…
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:33 pm
Luck be a lady tonight….lol.
Let’s hope we get these same “Banana shaped arcs against Nolasco tomorrow”…
But yeah CRUSH EM
Louisville brave
August 22nd, 2009
7:33 pm
Rick Flair is a funny Joe Simpsons original
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
7:33 pm
McFann – in fairness, the runner was at second…
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:34 pm
WOW what happened there?
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
7:34 pm
Speaking of double plays…
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
7:34 pm
Good strategy – it’s all good.
KnightInATL
August 22nd, 2009
7:34 pm
Unbelievable. Come on DIAZ!!!
Jeff321
August 22nd, 2009
7:34 pm
Diaz gets punked.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:34 pm
Hit-n-run hurts us there….oh well.
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
7:34 pm
Poor base running my Matty.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:35 pm
Yeah, Joe watched way too Much Dubya C Dubya Rasslin back in the old days of TBS…
I miss them days (tear)
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
7:36 pm
V. Jim–
Yah, but he didn’t steal until the third pitch…
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
7:36 pm
Maybe its the Chip Carey jinx
That’s probably it. When they’re batting during games when Chip announces, they’re too busy thinking “I sure hate that man. He’s SO annoying. And how bushy are his eyebro….”
STRIKE THREE!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:36 pm
Tomahawkin
Scott Hall was the man
Honourable mention to Kevin Nash as well
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:36 pm
Escobar for MVP if we come back and make the play offs his RISP is the sickest stat ever
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:37 pm
Dan, you one uggla mother fugga!
Rock On........
August 22nd, 2009
7:37 pm
Over the next three years who would you take over Escobar? Not many. Who would you takeover Chipper. Many more. Just sayin…..
CrimeDog
August 22nd, 2009
7:38 pm
Steve-
I liked Konnan from the Wolfpack. “Yo yo yo let me speak on this….”
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:38 pm
I love Ron Gant, put him with JOe and Boog and we got some magic
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
7:39 pm
Great first inning there…good to get Tommy some early runs…
I know, listening to these Marlins announcers on the MLB package is painful…these guys spent the WHOLE bottom of the 1st complaining about bloop hits and the 2-2 pitch to Laroche (which clearly looked a few inches off the plate and in) saying that it was in the same spot as Hanson’s 2 strike offer to Gload which to me looked to tail back and catch the inside black…
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:39 pm
Hanson ain’t messin around tonight…no non-sense
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:39 pm
Heyward doesnt get doubled up
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:39 pm
I always wonder why everyone hates Ron Gant in the Booth…?
I like the change of pace…
I want to see BJ (B. Jordan) in there next sometime next year
Random
August 22nd, 2009
7:39 pm
Doc Holiday (August 22nd, 2009 6:38 pm): “Oh I get it, the fewer teams finish ahead of us we get to feel better?”
You got it!
(I never could understand when I was in school, and finished a race right after three guys that tied for first, why wasn’t I second????? They tried to tell me I came in 4th!!!)
No, of course it’s better ’cause we’ve already caught five teams, and now only need to catch three more.
Nut you knew that.
(You should oughta listen to Rocky better, don’t you think?)
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:40 pm
Nova Scotia Steve
The Outsiders and The Wolfpac were the best Throw in Vicious and Delicious as well
nWo 4 Life!
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
7:40 pm
jeffrey d–
That was so mean…but funny.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:40 pm
Adam’s stats as a Brave this year are almost XBox stuff -
Coming into tonight:
18GP, .410BA, 2 2B, 7HR, 13BB, 15RBI, 1.294OPS…. and, of couse, he is adding to those numbers already tonight. Please Bobby….leave him in the 4-hole so that we can take advantage (or no lower that 5th).
lexbrave
August 22nd, 2009
7:41 pm
i’d say if the braves hold on to win then that’s all that’s needed to guarantee a win for philly and colorado tonight.
Random
August 22nd, 2009
7:41 pm
“Nut” = “But”.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
7:41 pm
I love Ron Gant, put him with JOe and Boog and we got some magic
I sure wish PTV would hire Boog. Does anybody really turn on the TV and go “Oh good. Chip Caray’s announcing.”?
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:41 pm
Don’t forget Syxx-pac
Louisville brave
August 22nd, 2009
7:41 pm
Anyone’s better than Chip Caray
keylargo
August 22nd, 2009
7:43 pm
Kelly Johnson since coming off the Disabled List.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?n1=johnske05&t=b&year=2009&share=2.29#453-467-sum:batting_gamelogs
Scott Hall
August 22nd, 2009
7:43 pm
Heeeyyy Yo…
I’m lookin for work mang
CrimeDog
August 22nd, 2009
7:43 pm
Tomahawkin-
But when Syxx went to WWF and was part of a tag team with Kane, that was pure comic gold.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:43 pm
Dan, you one uggla mother fugga!!
Brandon from Warner Robins
August 22nd, 2009
7:43 pm
Nobody was better than Sting
CrimeDog
August 22nd, 2009
7:44 pm
BTW…
Tommy Hanson can’t hit. Bobby is so stupid for starting him.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:44 pm
Heath- I dont miss Kotchman at all, at first I was skeptical but I’m really glad Wren pulled that off.
Rock On........
August 22nd, 2009
7:44 pm
Tomahawkin…..well documented in baseball’s rule of 64 from decades of records. Score less than 4 you lose 80% of the time. Score more than 6 you win 80% of the time. There is nothing the Braves can do to improve a wining percentage long term when scoring 3 runs. Ain’t happening dude.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:44 pm
As long as we win its cool…cause we’ll be pickin up on either Col or SF…I think its a four gamer too…
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:45 pm
Stupid Infante!! Whats the matter?! Can’t get the bat of your shoulders? Why are you on the team??
Needs to Know
August 22nd, 2009
7:45 pm
Is there an Internet video link working tonite? Have not been able to find one.
Random
August 22nd, 2009
7:45 pm
lexbrave (August 22nd, 2009 6:42 pm): “the thing that makes me nervous is that the braves have played their best baseball of the season and have been the nl’s 2nd hottest team (as dave pointed out) over their past 40 games and they still have only managed to make up 2 games in the wild card (they were 6 back 40 games ago) “
C’mon now — chin up.
They HAVE caught and passed FIVE teams in the WCR. That ain’t nothing, you know. It had to be done, and they did it, and will, hopefully, continue.
UNCBrave
August 22nd, 2009
7:45 pm
Heyward triples one home in the Top 1st….1-0 Mississippi
Now hitting .348
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:46 pm
Escobar for Supreme Court ,
I agree, I thought we traded LaRoche for Norton, I was like Sweet Jesus!
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
7:46 pm
“He’s suffering from headaches, but he definitely gives opposing pitchers headaches.”
Ron Gant’s chanelling his inner Chip Caray.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:46 pm
I like the aggressiveness. Volstad is 2nd behind Chris Young of SD in stolen bases allowed. RUN!!!
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
7:46 pm
There we go, Omar! Great start for him…flashing the power, the glove, and now the speed…
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:46 pm
Stupid Infante!! I could have made that faster than you! DFA! DFA! DFA!
Gemini
August 22nd, 2009
7:46 pm
I only wish we were this aggressive on the basepaths all year.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:46 pm
Rock On, how many times did we win low scoring games in the 90’s if you have great pitching like we did they you can just keep opponents to low runs if you need to.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:47 pm
I’m loving this aggressive baserunning
Is it me or do we play better when we are aggressive on the basepaths instead of sitting back and waiting for the 3-run homer…
That sit back and wait for the 3-run himer philospohy leads to a lot of DPs…
I’d like the braves to be this aggressive on the basepaths more when we play the Phillies next. They own us in that aspect of the game
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
7:48 pm
jeffrey d Ron Gant’s chanelling his inner Chip Caray.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:49 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY- Anyway to get rid of Norton I’ll take
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
7:49 pm
hahahah Ron Gant…
“allllll night loonnnnggg”
He’s sounds like an overnight radio announcer at a local Atlanta area jazz station.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:50 pm
Ron Gant must have a way with the ladies, I almost melted when he said, “All night long.” I can’t imagine what girls do…
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:51 pm
Esco For sup Ct.!
Thanks, I was about to make that same reference…
The braves didn’t lose games in the 90’s in games in which they scored 3 runs or less with the frequency that they lose games like that over the last 3 years…
Well I’ll make an exception we lost in the playoffs when we failed to score over 3 runs
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:51 pm
Anyway to get rid of Norton I’ll take
We’ll I thought Casey was to much for just 2 months for LaRoche. I assumed Norton was the tradie
Rock On........
August 22nd, 2009
7:52 pm
Esco…..you will get stretches but crazy how the numbers work out. Trust me the Braves aren’t working on improving their record when scoring three runs. They are working on scoring more than 6….constantly.
Jeff321
August 22nd, 2009
7:52 pm
Hanson – 30 pitches through 3.
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
7:52 pm
Tommy is dealing!
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:52 pm
Hanson goes 8 innings tonight “Bank On It” Anything less would be dumb on Bobby’s part
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:52 pm
Tommy is looking GOOOOOOOOOOOOD. He’s says, sit down you clowns.
JerseyBraves
August 22nd, 2009
7:52 pm
Good call Tomahawkin, I too would like to see the Braves be more aggressive on the basepaths. Not stupidly aggressive, but it is nice to see some steals early on.
Brandon from Warner Robins
August 22nd, 2009
7:52 pm
Hanson is dealing. 9 up 9 down. nicely done.
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
7:53 pm
Hanson 30 pitches 24 strikes. That is sick.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:53 pm
Jeff321
August 22nd, 2009
7:52 pm
Hanson – 30 pitches through 3.
That is his most impressive stat so far in this game. Usually his problem is too many pitches.
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
7:54 pm
UNC Brave – Thanks for the Heyward update…great to see a big RBI extra base hit in his first AB tonight…I bet he’s ready to break out of this small mini slide…
Also great to see Hanson’s velocity back in the 93-94 range tonight…
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:54 pm
Tomahawkin- Yea but we just choked in the play offs.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
7:54 pm
No one mention Hanson’s you know what, the Baseball gods well jinx him, so shhhhh.
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
7:54 pm
Hanson’s control and command remind me of Maddux tonight.
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
7:55 pm
He’s like a Power-Maddux
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
7:56 pm
Chipper is soon to be hitting in the .270’s.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:56 pm
Rock On- Look our offence needs to step it up. Our pitching has been as good as anyones in MLB. We are no consitant and its horrible to watch because this lineup when healthy could do nasty things to pitchers.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:56 pm
Jersey Braves
I think the braves best offense comes in games where they make things happen on the basepaths…
Notice that there hasn’t been a DP yet…If we were playing station to station there would’ve probably been 2 DP’s already…
I don’t know why we don’t play like this against the Phillies. Usually those close games with them are won on the basepaths and they usually get the upperhand because Bobby plays station 2 station and tries to out slug their Juggernaut offense
The Bird and Indian
August 22nd, 2009
7:56 pm
Adam! Where is Shamus?
Hakuna Matata
August 22nd, 2009
7:57 pm
Chipper…its time to talk to daddy
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
7:57 pm
Tommy (Power-Madd) Hanson
The Bird and Indian
August 22nd, 2009
7:57 pm
Shamus Thacker: You know I’m just messing with you.
munz
August 22nd, 2009
7:57 pm
Roachy will win Player of the Week
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
7:57 pm
Adam! Adam! Adam! Adam!
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
7:58 pm
We need to more runs as good as Hanson is it’s hard to keep this team quite
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
7:58 pm
Yeah Myself, TnBrian, Rob From Sc, P-Town Brave, Among others, WTF
We get called out in saying that Chipper is having an off year especially since he has played more games at this point than the last 5 seasons….
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
7:59 pm
Two bloops tonight for Adam. We’ll take ‘em. Batting .429 with Atlanta.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
7:59 pm
haha, and suddenly McFann is LaRoche’s biggest fan.
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
8:00 pm
LaFann
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:00 pm
GET RID of those Amstel Light Commercials!!!
What Happened to those LMAO Budweiser commercials? “The Wazzuppp!!!!, How U doin”, Ladies Nite” etc?
just another bored- don't know my own ignorance- blogger
August 22nd, 2009
8:00 pm
DFA Chipper and teach Yunel how to hit when the pressure isn’t on. Typical Braves…. get 4 and then take the rest of the night off!
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
8:01 pm
Omar finally did something worth a damn.
I was starting to wonder what we were missing all that time. I think Martin is better than Omar.
I also like how we scored 4 runs in the first inning. Could have used some of those the inning before.
You know, like the 9th inning, last night? Get it?
Doesn’t work that way I guess.
keylargo
August 22nd, 2009
8:01 pm
Think the Marlins like tall pitchers? On their 40 man roster they have:
6′ 8″ Burke Badenhop
6′ 7″ Josh Johnson
6′ 6″ Chris Leroux
6′ 7″ Andrew Miller
6′ 4″ Reynel Pinto
6′ 5″ Rick VandenHurk
6′ 8″ Chris Volstad
6′ 8″ Sean West
gdubber
August 22nd, 2009
8:01 pm
Frenchy doubles to right off Happ.
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
8:02 pm
I jinxed Tommy.
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
8:03 pm
Happ must be hapless tonight.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:04 pm
Can’t Bash KJ there, You have to assume that the ump wasn’t gonna make the call
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
8:05 pm
Kelly needs to be treated.
For retardation.
Sorry, had to say it.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:05 pm
Mitchell
I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who was still P’d Off after last night…
Nice DP
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
8:06 pm
Nice sequence by KJ there…having the patience and staying with that play to get the lead runner…then the nice turn for the DP…
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
8:06 pm
Can’t blame KJ for that one…got the DP anyways
munz
August 22nd, 2009
8:06 pm
this has all the makings for a …
gdubber
August 22nd, 2009
8:06 pm
Frenchy scores. Go Mets.
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
8:06 pm
Any chance Joe gets a chance to take a jab at Escobar, he won’s miss it, will he? ‘Bad feed’? No it wasn’t.
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
8:07 pm
As much as I want the Phillies to lose, the thought of the Mets beating Happ when we couldn’t.
That would be embarrassing.
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
8:07 pm
Good turn by Kelly on the DP to get Ramirez at 1st base.
This just in…everyone (obviously not on this blog) but in general that was crowning J.A. Happ for ROY can chill. Tommy Hanson looks like the REAL ROY right now. Guy has a shot to win double digit games and wasn’t called up until JULY.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
8:07 pm
LaFann
baaahahaha….that’s beautiful.
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
8:07 pm
jeffrey d–
Let’s just say I’m pulling extra hard for him tonight and hoping Bobby is taking notes.
Shamus LaFann
Haha! Almost, but not quite…
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
8:07 pm
FLA SUN broadcase showed that he KJ missed him. Smart to throw to 2B just in case because you just don’t know if the umpire is going to make the call. Good job turning the double play on the next play. Tommy looking good tonight.
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
8:07 pm
Did anyone notice the Braves’ three-run curse finally ended in that Kawakami game? They won 3-2, their first win in games this season when they scored three runs.
They lost 5-3 last night, making them 1-11 in such games.
Jeffro
August 22nd, 2009
8:07 pm
Another beautiful defensive play by Kelly Johnson……NOT
RemoW
August 22nd, 2009
8:07 pm
I am SO glad we did not sign Aj Burnett! Check out his line today:
NY Yankees IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Burnett, A (L, 10-7) 5.0 9 9 9 2 6 3 4.08
WOW!
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
8:07 pm
Can’t believe I’m cheering for the Mets to win, but you gotta do what you gotta do!
So Anders, if you are around sir, I’m hoping your NY Mets can pull out the win tonight.
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
8:08 pm
Joe and Ron said base-stealers are 14-20 off Hanson.
Yikes…
Gemini
August 22nd, 2009
8:08 pm
Good hustle Diaz. Let’s score some more!
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
8:08 pm
Matt Diaz is a career .300 hitter and a hittin’ fool.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
8:09 pm
Diaz is a hittin’ machine…. he does a lot better when he gets consistent playing time. He and Adam are on a tear.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
8:09 pm
Mitchell- I agree that Prado is better then Infante but Infrante is better the Kelly. I think we need to try and trade him too.
gdubber
August 22nd, 2009
8:10 pm
If Happ loses and Hanson wins, Hanson will be a leg up for ROY.
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
8:10 pm
You know what else I’d pay to see? David Ross vs. John Baker. Ross looks like a scrapper and Baker apparantly knows that martial arts stuff.
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
8:10 pm
McFann,
Jair couldn’t hold runners at all during last year as well. Doesn’t speak well for the future Braves Aces but it’s something one can work and learn how to do better. Or you can simply go the Greg Maddux route and be that darn good to where it doesn’t matter most of the time if they steal a base b/c you get the guy at the plate out.
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
8:10 pm
Does anyone know how many more starts J.A. Happ has than Tommy Hanson? I know he was called up before Hanson.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
8:11 pm
oops
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
8:11 pm
Matty D, not having a banner day on the bases.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:11 pm
Ok Matty-D thats Twice Tonight! You might need to settle down?
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
8:12 pm
Matty D not having a good night.
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
8:12 pm
Man, that’s 2 bad baserunning mistakes by MattE tonight…not great
NO MORE COX OR CHIPPER!
August 22nd, 2009
8:12 pm
Thats 2 baserunning blunders by Diaz so far this game, absolutely pathetic.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:13 pm
Check Out Those Chicks!!!
keylargo
August 22nd, 2009
8:13 pm
Hanson is definitely the favorite for ROY but the Braves Offense will get an assist as they are scoring 5.76 runs per Hanson start.
NO MORE COX OR CHIPPER!
August 22nd, 2009
8:13 pm
That Gorecki kid is worthless. Do we have anyone in Gwinnet that can contribute?
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
8:13 pm
gdubber- Happ has pitched for them since the close to the begining of the season I think. Plus his ERA is lower then Hanson’s. He also came up at in September for them last year I think it really helped his progression.
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
8:14 pm
LaMcFann sounds too much like a McDonalds entree….
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
8:14 pm
Been caught steain’ and that was 5, or I was 5…No that’s the (drink another) fifth time.
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
8:14 pm
What started off as a promising inning, quickly fizzled. Still, the way Hanson is rolling, 4 runs should be plenty.
TNJeff
August 22nd, 2009
8:14 pm
Question: Why do teammates bump fists with Diaz after his stupid base running error?
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
8:14 pm
This is Happ’s 17th start…3 more than Tommy…
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
8:14 pm
Heyward wouldnt be making the base running mistakes. He can also contribute in the OF, He’s coming up guys.
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
8:14 pm
Happ is making his 17th start tonight.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
8:15 pm
AJ Burnett’s line is Lowe-ian.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
8:15 pm
I think the first out he made was on a hit-n-run….I wonder if he was getting any help from the 3rd base coach yelling at him to go back (could be hard to find the ball…I can give him that). The second one, however, he was guessing and guessed wrong.
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
8:15 pm
Plus his ERA is lower then Hanson’s. He also came up at in September for them last year I think it really helped his progression
*****************
Not if Hanson keeps pitching like that it won’t be. Plus Hanson may end up with more wins, and definitely more strike outs.
I wanna say Happ has up been since May with the Phillies? That’s close to 2 extra months.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:15 pm
And His Name Is Dann Fuggla!!!
Sit Down!
TNJeff
August 22nd, 2009
8:17 pm
Question Part 2: Which is Diaz worse at: baserunning (on display tonight) or defense – as in cannot make a running in catch of any ball knee high or lower (usually blames the lights)?
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
8:17 pm
Darn, only 17th starts for Happ? Just 3 more…I thought it was a lot more than that, well still all things considered, I think Tommy if he keeps this up should be ROY.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:17 pm
Dammit, Don’t Jinx Him Ron!
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
8:17 pm
Supes, Happ is making is 17th start of the season today. Also had 12 relief appearances.
Hanson making his 14th start.
Also don’t forget Wells, the Cubs rookie who is 9-6 with a 2.84 ERA.
David..(Athens, AL)
August 22nd, 2009
8:17 pm
paul where have u been?
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
8:18 pm
You know what’s weird… I had a vision earlier today that Hanson would throw a no hitter.
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
8:18 pm
Supes–
Yeah, JJ led the NL in that category last year.
Or you can simply go the Greg Maddux route and be that darn good to where it doesn’t matter most of the time if they steal a base b/c you get the guy at the plate out.
What if there’d been some games pitched by Greg Maddux and caught by McCann? They’d have guys running all over the place!
Shamus–
Yeah it does…
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
8:18 pm
Supes- I agree if Hanson finishes strong and the Braves make the playoffs he would be a shoe in for the ROY
gdubber
August 22nd, 2009
8:19 pm
Best stats will ultimately win the award. Voters won’t differentiate between number of starts, relief appearences…best record, lowest era, most strike outs.
bravefaninok
August 22nd, 2009
8:19 pm
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
8:15 pm
Plus his ERA is lower then Hanson’s. He also came up at in September for them last year I think it really helped his progression
*****************
Not if Hanson keeps pitching like that it won’t be. Plus Hanson may end up with more wins, and definitely more strike outs.
I wanna say Happ has up been since May with the Phillies? That’s close to 2 extra months.
Happ was in the bullpen,Chan ho park was their 5th starter out of ST
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
8:19 pm
I would say Happ still has the edge.as of right now. More wins, lower ERA, lower WHIP, and lower BAA.
VaBraveFan
August 22nd, 2009
8:20 pm
I’ve never seen Chipper Stuggle this much, it looks like he is gonna strike out 100 or more times for the first time in his career
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:20 pm
Come On Blue!
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
8:21 pm
Let’s just say I’m pulling extra hard for him tonight and hoping Bobby is taking notes. McFann
Good luck with that…
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
8:21 pm
jeffrey d., and I’ll bet Burnett has had more of those very bad outings than Lowe has this year.
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
8:22 pm
Those who wanted Cody Ross: .188 w/ 2 strikes. Yikes!
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
8:22 pm
Then there’s Colorado rookie Dexter Fowler, the Atlanta native who’s hitting .274 with 27 doubles, seven triples, four homers, a .374 OBP and 26 stolen bases….
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
8:22 pm
The FLA SUN announcers have been talking about the no-no for at least an inning now…so, if it going to get jinxed…it’s already been thrown out there. Heck, these guys went so far as to talk about the last no-no for the Braves…. Kent Mercker in ‘94….
And the no-no is over.
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
8:22 pm
There goes the no-no.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:23 pm
I’m Going for Happ as well…They would be below us in the standings if it wasn’t for Happ
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
8:23 pm
Did anyone just see those numbers they put up?
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
8:23 pm
Big Red with the carni rosin bag juggling.
Love it!
gdubber
August 22nd, 2009
8:24 pm
We’d be below the Mets if not for Hanson.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:24 pm
P-Lentz is Back!
Where Were U last night after that 1/2 assed performance in the ninth?
Did U get Bozo’d or were U occupied…?
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
8:24 pm
Why did ron have to say that?
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
8:24 pm
David..(Athens, AL)………I was out of town for a couple of days and the fan in my laptop went dead. I just got back home.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:24 pm
Why Does Waste Helms Only hit against us…?
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
8:24 pm
Lucky that wasn’t a 3-run bomb
Jurrjens4NLC
August 22nd, 2009
8:25 pm
Dan, you one uggla mother fugga!!!
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
8:25 pm
Helms always seems to get big hits against us.
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
8:25 pm
This is starting to look like the 4th inning of the first game of the Mets series on Tuesday. Hopefully Hanson can get this last out.
UNCBrave
August 22nd, 2009
8:25 pm
That’s what happens when you don’t throw 1st pitch strikes and walk people
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
8:26 pm
gdubber: Right on Hanson but how bout Wren?
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
8:26 pm
Oy.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:27 pm
KJ one Word Jump!!!
I’m getting Flashbacks of that Game in New York…!
Gotta Stop the Bleeding
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
8:27 pm
Nova Scotia Steve-Doesnt matter now
Jeff321
August 22nd, 2009
8:27 pm
So, how many runs does Coxy let Hanson give up tonight?
keylargo
August 22nd, 2009
8:27 pm
The Braves could have had Wes Helms at the first of last season. Phillie released him and the Marlins signed him. He is as valuable as OI.
?
August 22nd, 2009
8:27 pm
uh-oh
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
8:27 pm
Regardless, taking a no-hitter to the fifth inning against a team as hot as these Marlins is impressive. Remember, they’ve had 10 or more hits in 16 of their past 17 games.
UNCBrave
August 22nd, 2009
8:27 pm
DOB,
I think the ROY is between Kung Fu Panda Sandoval of SF, Happ of PHI, and Hanson of ATL
Jeff321
August 22nd, 2009
8:27 pm
Big BOOT by Chipper! Chalk up another error for the team leader!
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
8:28 pm
IN HIS GLOVE
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
8:28 pm
Well, it looks like the Braves offense needs to get re-started.
DAMN……..almost nice catch by Chipper.
carl
August 22nd, 2009
8:28 pm
dangit, would you guys shut up about hanson as ROY!
You’ve gone and jinxed him!
Mixxo
August 22nd, 2009
8:28 pm
Go get him Bobby! He’s done!
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
8:29 pm
The Marlins always feel they’re in a game, you can tell. We need a few more, for sure.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
8:29 pm
Giants leading the Rockies 3-1. We need to hold on.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:29 pm
AWFense Time to get back to work…!
Don’t pull that 1 inning and done Shyt Like you guys did in New York!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
8:30 pm
Well its a little “tenser” now…or as Joe Simpson calls it “a ball-game”
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
8:30 pm
At least we have the lead now. Time to score some more runs. 4 runs in the first, and nothing else for the rest of the game would pretty much be a repeat of Tuesday, when they went scoreless in the last 6 innings of the game.
Saddam
August 22nd, 2009
8:30 pm
Just a theory….Chipper is upset over the death of his gay mexican lover down in Texas.
How else can you explain it?????
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
8:30 pm
Yep, let’s restart the offense and get some of these runs back…
Giants up 3-1 on Col top of the 2nd…
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
8:31 pm
UNCBrave, Sandoval and Happ both have been in MLB before ‘09. Not that it means much, but it still aggravates me.
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
8:31 pm
jeffrey d–
Yeah, I know.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:31 pm
TnBrian
“The Marlins always feel they’re in a game, ”
Yeah and when the Braves get down by 3 or more they call it a Night
My blood Pressure is going up…!
Pitiful Hanson
August 22nd, 2009
8:31 pm
You have no offense in the lineup tonight yet they manage to get you four runs! With the lineup the Braves put on the field tonight, that’s gravy!
So what does Hanson do? He tries to give it all back!
C’mon Tommy! Get your head outta your a## and bear down!
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
8:31 pm
UNCBrave: Pablo Sandoval isn’t considered a rookie, so he’s not eligible for Rookie of Year.
He had 145 at-bats last season, 15 more than the max to make him a rookie this season. Otherwise, I think he’d win going away. No, I know he would.
The Offense
August 22nd, 2009
8:31 pm
Hey, we got some runs early…you wanted us to keep working?
Mixxo
August 22nd, 2009
8:32 pm
C’mon Paul, a one run lead feels like we’re down two… the way we’ve been hitting.
lexbrave
August 22nd, 2009
8:32 pm
well looks like its gone from a stress free enjoyable game to another nail biter.. this team is wrecking havoc on my blood pressure.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
8:32 pm
Anybody else notice that the end of the no-hitter coincided with Lentz joining us?
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
8:33 pm
You know, I understand the concerns about rookie innings, uncharted waters for Hanson, yada yada yada…
Don’t know why, but I think I go to the whip with this stud.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:34 pm
Uggh Offense Wake up…!
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
8:35 pm
David O’Brien- Do you know when last year he got the call up?
Yea I hope we dont let them scoring get to us like it always seems to.
Jurrjens4NLC
August 22nd, 2009
8:35 pm
“Now we got a ballgame”
Yeah, I liked it better before.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
8:35 pm
I’m waiting for Ron Gant to call this Sanches guy the best reliever “in all of baseball”
chilidog75
August 22nd, 2009
8:36 pm
For some odd reason,
I don’t think four runs is going to be enough tonight.
Good to see the Braves ease back on the gas pedal just a bit though, to make this interesting. Ho-hum games are boring anyway.
NO MORE COX OR CHIPPER!
August 22nd, 2009
8:36 pm
Of course, the offense has completely shut down.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:36 pm
Seriously, I’m gonna lose it if Bobby and His Posse find someway to blow another game that was in the Bag!
Especially after that 1/2 Assed effort in the 9th inning of last night’s game
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
8:36 pm
And now for something comepletely different…
Who wants pie?
Chipster
August 22nd, 2009
8:37 pm
Has hunting season started yet?
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
8:37 pm
Tonight’s managerial decisions by Gonzalez would never happen by Cox. Cox would never have PH for his starting pitching in the 5th like that. Gonzalez does it…and he is rewarded with some runs. He has to use his bullpen a little more tonight, but hey, at least they are back in the game.
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
8:38 pm
Is it wrong that I am screaming at the TV during a preseason NFL game?
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:38 pm
Jeffrey D
LOL, you were cold as ice on that last post…
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
8:38 pm
Pie, gotcha pie right here….
Mixxo
August 22nd, 2009
8:38 pm
Tie game……comin’ up!
chilidog75
August 22nd, 2009
8:39 pm
Tomahawkin,
So what exactly did Cox do in the top of the fifth that you disagreed with?
Should he have pulled Hanson after the second hit he allowed?
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:39 pm
Big Red has been getting squeezed tonight. I dunno why either, he’s been fairly accurate tonight
gdubber
August 22nd, 2009
8:40 pm
Tim I can’t get anybody out Redding has one hit the Phils for four innings. Maybe we should start Acosta, Logan and Medlin this weekend.
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
8:40 pm
Got to stop walking people.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:40 pm
Chilidog
Bobby Hasn’t lost the game yet but if we don’t score no more tonight then I feel it coming
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
8:40 pm
I can live with that walk… that is a dangerous man.
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
8:40 pm
ThawkN: Total agreement.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
8:40 pm
Come on DP
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
8:41 pm
Call me negative. But it looks like we are pulling out the script for another loss tonight.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
8:42 pm
Oh Ya
chilidog75
August 22nd, 2009
8:42 pm
Hey. I feel it coming, too.
Just not sure how you would hang the L on Bobby. That’s all.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
8:42 pm
It’s about time the other team is the one hitting into the DPs!!!!
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
8:42 pm
That a way, Tommy! Great pitch to the come backer, and way to start the 1-4-3 DP!
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
8:43 pm
Nice grab by Hanson. Hanson should be able to get through 7 innings tonight.
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
8:43 pm
Hanson’s faced more than three batters in only one inning.
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
8:44 pm
My pie will make you chill. How many slices you want?
chilidog75
August 22nd, 2009
8:44 pm
I get Moylan up just in case, but let Tommy start the seventh. If he gets into any kind of trouble, hook em.
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
8:45 pm
Firetheoldfool: Geez, why would anyone call you negative?
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
8:45 pm
Chipper just order pie. Let’s see what happens.
Saddam
August 22nd, 2009
8:46 pm
Here comes Joe Simpson’s analysis of Chipper’s
swing.
CrimeDog
August 22nd, 2009
8:46 pm
I have a question. I’m not attacking anyone, I’m just genuinely curious…
For all of you guys that constantly predict failure, losses and meltdowns: do you actually enjoy watching the Braves? I seriously would like to hear responses. I’m not trying to be a smart-a**.
It just doesn’t seem (to me) that there’s much enjoyment in watching a good (not great) baseball team when you have that kind of outlook. I see the team’s flaws just like everyone else. But to contstantly see the negative in every inning/game just seems depressing.
Any thoughts?
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
8:47 pm
Good AB by Chipper to draw leadoff walk…
Jurrjens4NLC
August 22nd, 2009
8:47 pm
Say it with me now: “Dan, you one uggla mother fugga!”
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
8:47 pm
Free pass w/ your order of pie.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
8:47 pm
firetheolfool – LOL…just the name man…hahaha
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
8:48 pm
ugh…I hate watching football games with TV screamers.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:48 pm
Crime Dog
Watching Braves Baseball over the last 3 years has done it to us
Hoss With the SB, Nice!
Come On Esco!
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
8:49 pm
Damn Chipper get it
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
8:49 pm
CrimeDog…well said
tralfaz
August 22nd, 2009
8:49 pm
CrimeDog–Some fans (myself included) talk serious trash about the teams we pull for when things aren’t going well. Its just venting
keylargo
August 22nd, 2009
8:49 pm
Just a little single YE
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
8:49 pm
Oh! LaRoche stinks! Get him outta the cleanup spot this minute!
No…wait! Bobby, I was kidding! Hold it…!
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
8:50 pm
My pie make-a-you-fly.
Ask Hoss.
Will
August 22nd, 2009
8:50 pm
SF up 5-1 now
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
8:50 pm
5-1 San Fran
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
8:51 pm
No…wait! Bobby, I was kidding! Hold it…!
Well, if McCann’s recent performance is any indication (especially against lefties), it seems that Bobby’s credo is that cleanup hitters are supposed to suck.
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
8:51 pm
CrimeDog: I’ve asked myself that same question (8:46). I mean, I’m paid to be here. You and so many others like you obviously love watching the team, on a Saturday night or any other time. But what of those you’re referring to? I don’t get it.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
8:51 pm
jeffrey d leadin off page 7
NO MORE COX OR CHIPPER!
August 22nd, 2009
8:52 pm
Braves just can’t hit off Marlins pitchers named Sanchez.
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
8:52 pm
Base Coaches please get out real stop signs. Diaz at the plate.
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
8:52 pm
jeffrey d–
Good point.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:53 pm
Good Eye Matty-D!
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
8:53 pm
From Mark Bowmen:
The Braves were also without Brian McCann during Saturday night’s game. Braves manager Bobby Cox gave McCann the opportunity to choose whether he wanted to have his day off on Saturday or Sunday.
Considering that the Marlins are starting Ricky Nolasco on Sunday, McCann may have made the right choice. The All-Star catcher has seven hits, including two doubles and two homers, in 22 career at-bats against Nolasco. But he’s just 1-for-8 in his career against Chris Volstad, who started Saturday’s game for the Marlins.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
8:53 pm
Ross is due.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
8:54 pm
Come On D-Ross
Do Something…!
MrNeutral
August 22nd, 2009
8:54 pm
BAD, TERRIBLE NEWS for unrealistic dreamers.
The Marlins announcers said that Heyward and Freeman would bring the power the Braves need (here’s the bad part) when they get here next year or the year after. NO, not this year.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
8:55 pm
David O’Brien…
I truly believe the negativity on this blog has to be Bobby’s Cox fault…
Everything else is these days…lol
(joking obviously but you never know)
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
8:55 pm
blazon-So you’re from Afganistan or Iran?Maybe Alabama? Lady looks like a Dude
Lew – hey now…we’re very tolerant of women who look like men down here, thank you very much.
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
8:55 pm
Nice walk by Diaz. I’m hoping that Bobby does keep in Hanson. He rebounded nicely in the 6th. Plus he’s only at 78 pitches.
If Hanson’s spot in the order wasnt coming up next inning, I’d go as far as to say that if Hanson had a short pitch top of the 7th………I’d have Hanson come out for the 8th as well, given how well he has pitched tonight (with the exception of the 5th).
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
8:55 pm
Everyone witll be running on the 3-2 here to Ross….
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
8:56 pm
Whew…very close 2-2 pitch…
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
8:56 pm
jeffrey d-
it’s only 49er games and only when they are sucking…sorry
RHR-
I have forgotten- are you a ‘Bama girl or an Auburn girl?
NO MORE COX OR CHIPPER!
August 22nd, 2009
8:56 pm
Ross has really gone downhill the second half of the season.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
8:56 pm
DOB – hope I don’t get O’Burned on this question, but are you a fan of the Braves? Or do you stay impartial?
I know you used to cover the Marlins, and I don’t think you have many Atlanta ties in your past (sorry if I’m wrong on that). So is this just a job for you, and if the Braves happen to win, then good for them? Or do you root for them?
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
8:56 pm
crap…. Ross’ BA has been in a steady decline…
Mixxo
August 22nd, 2009
8:57 pm
The sharks are just circling our life raft…..toying with us……waiting for the KILL!
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
8:57 pm
jeffrey d – good football answer – especially exhibition game
Luke
August 22nd, 2009
8:58 pm
this game is shaping up quite horridly I think. Offense has folded and I dont think 4 runs is going to be enough tonight.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
8:59 pm
I already threw up thinking about the 8th and 9th inning…not to mention what its going to take to get there.
Mixxo
August 22nd, 2009
8:59 pm
Heath -
I’d still rather have him in there for his D & game mgmt. Much better than the alternative. Ya never know, sometimes he’ll run into one too.
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
8:59 pm
Yeah, some people wanted to put BMac at first so we could have both their bats in the lineup at the same time.
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
9:00 pm
Mixxo–
I beg your pardon? Who we talkin’ about here?
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
9:00 pm
cabravesfan – guess it’s been a long time, then – and a long time into the future
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:00 pm
CAB – I didn’t say I hate TV screamers. I said I hate watching games with TV screamers. But it seems like about 80% of football fans are screamers, so I guess I’ve gotten used to it.
I’m sure it’s been addressed before, but I have to ask because I’m curious. If it’s not that long of an explanation, why are you a Braves fan? I figured you just used to live here or something (or a non-sports city and watched TBS growing up), but now you say you’re a 49ers fan, which tells me maybe you’ve been in California awhile? haha, just curious.
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
9:01 pm
Moylan and O’Flaherty up in Braves ‘pen
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:01 pm
Come On Blue!!!
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:02 pm
Don’t expect any more runs from the Braves. And of course the old wife beater will pull Hanson even though he is dealing.
CW
August 22nd, 2009
9:02 pm
I like screamers!
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:02 pm
With Hanson due up 2nd in the bottom of the 7th….anyone think that Bobby will PH for him??
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:03 pm
To bad Tommy H. aint getting the corner like the old Tommy G. used to. Otherwise I think the kid is pitching his but off. Just need some runs now. Nothing since the 1st inning…yuck!
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:03 pm
This Is Not Good!
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:03 pm
Heath. Of course he will. And guess who it will be?
Jeff321
August 22nd, 2009
9:03 pm
Hey, where are those people who said Infante could play OF? Looks like he just make a crap play, eh?
Luke
August 22nd, 2009
9:03 pm
Great job Infante……….should have been caught.
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
9:03 pm
I’d be willing to bet money that during the run through the 90’s if the internet was at everybody’s fingertips people would be venting their butts off over every loss.
That damn Hermida doesn’t hit anywhere but in Atlanta. PHUCK! see…
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:04 pm
Garret Anderson catches that ball on a game saving diving play out in Left.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:04 pm
Helms scares me in this situation. He seems to perform well in these spots.
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
9:04 pm
jeffrey d-
I have lived in LA all my life- grew up a dodger fan. Back in 1991 (I was 12) the dodgers blew a big division lead and I decided they didn’t deserve me as a fan (I was 12)- the Braves happened to be the team that won the division that year and I have been a fan ever since…longer then I was ever a Dodger fan actually. I have been a 49ers fan my entire life…
Mixxo
August 22nd, 2009
9:04 pm
I’m not a screamer at all. More like a moaner…..with an occasional guttural muttering.
UNCBrave
August 22nd, 2009
9:04 pm
Hanson should have used his straight CHANGE more…
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:04 pm
What a horse**** play by Omar.
Do we have any real outfielders on this team?
Hakuna Matata
August 22nd, 2009
9:04 pm
Get him out of there.now!
True Braves Fans
August 22nd, 2009
9:04 pm
wow how many sanchez or sanches are on these Marlins?
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:05 pm
Plus…Helms has had the best at-bats of the night…
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:05 pm
My biggest beef with football screamers is the unknowledgable female fans yelling “GET HIM!” when an opposing player breaks through for a big gain. Like the safety’s going “oh, RIGHT! Thanks Row 4, Seat A!”
tackle
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:05 pm
HE WENT AROUND – BS
This Wes Helms who I can’t believe is actually a starting 3rd basemen in major league baseball is beginning to piss me off.
Quite Royally
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:06 pm
Helms hitting over .300 after the 7th inning…
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
jeffrey d: I’m a beat writer, thus not a “fan” of the team I cover, nor any baseball team. Cant’ be, in my view. I’m a fan of the Kansas Jayhawks. And the Celtics (loved Larry Bird, and they’ve had Paul Pierce from KU for a lot of years).
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
jeffrey d-
I assure you I know what I am talking about…been following football since I could read. (and I totally agree about the unknowledgable female fans…drives me CRAZY)
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
CAB – wow….that story is beautiful. They need to interview you for those cheesy “This is my team” commercials on FoxSS as they have that orchestral music playing in the background.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
Waste Helms Is really getting on my nerves!!!
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
Come on Tommy.
Just think: 9 and 2.
Will
August 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
6-1 SF
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
Come on Tommy somehow get this pesky Marlin out!!!!!
keylargo
August 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
Helms scares me in this situation. He seems to perform well in these spots. Heath
Former Braves do well against them.
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
Crowd not bad tonight: 35,200. And that’s legit. I’d actually have guessed higher.
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
Mitchell, I like to call our outfield, “outfield-lite.” Just a little less talented than other outfields…
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
F that Wes Helms.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
Hanson closing in on 100 pitches now…for sure he gets pinch-hit for in the bottom of the inning…
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
There We Go Big Red…!
Awfense Come On!!!
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
Hanson drew lotza those. Great to see.
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
That a way, Tommy…Huge out there…
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
F the Marlins.
Let’s win this one.
Luke
August 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
End of the night for Tommy…….gonna take a miracle for him to get W number 9 though
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
Then again…I suppose you don’t get Fox Sports South, so you probably don’t know those commercials. Lucky
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
Good-bye Wes…
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
9:09 pm
jeffrey d-
is that sarcasm I sense or were you serious? (did I mention I was 12??)
True Braves Fans
August 22nd, 2009
9:09 pm
Then if your not a Braves fan DOB what’s your favorite MLB team? If you don’t mind me asking
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:09 pm
Thanks, DOB. I was curious.
CW
August 22nd, 2009
9:09 pm
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
Then again…I suppose you don’t get Fox Sports South, so you probably don’t know those commercials. Lucky
I agree. The music makes me think there is a funeral going on.
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
9:10 pm
jeffrey d-
I get them during the Braves games (MLB package on DTV)
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:10 pm
OK seriously, I don’t know. Who is Hanson’s competition for ROY? Happ debuted last year, how is he even in the conversation?
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:10 pm
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:09 pm
Thanks, DOB. I was curious.
I was actually very curious as well…
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:10 pm
They’re still a bunch of lazy idiots.
The fans, that is. If only I were there, it would be much different.
Good one Shamus.
Will
August 22nd, 2009
9:11 pm
Utley just homered. Phi up 2-1
chilidog75
August 22nd, 2009
9:11 pm
Nice job, Tommy.
Nice job.
Just one rough inning. These last six outs are going to be a beeyatch, though. It’d be nice to maybe get just one more run. Maybe? Just one?
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:11 pm
Well It wasn’t what I was banking on but at least we got 7 strong from Big Red despite the inconsistant calls by the umps
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
9:11 pm
Thats a shock
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:11 pm
Would be nive to win this…. Fish 4-0 in ATL this year.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:11 pm
It actually really explains why DOB wouldn’t want to be around Turner Field on a off day – a question I asked earlier –
If he was a fan might be more inclined to sit in the stands..have a beer a watch the game…like most of us
True Braves Fans
August 22nd, 2009
9:11 pm
Greg Norton homers in this inning bank on that….lol
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
9:11 pm
99 pitches tonight for Hanson. Good night. Time for the offense to give us some insurance runs…and for the bullpen to do its job.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:12 pm
Using Javy to bunt here is smart.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
9:12 pm
Javy is our best hitter!
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:12 pm
Thank you Gorecki for making sure that BC’s man crush Norton did not get to strike out.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:12 pm
Why play for 1 run here…? Given the Marlins offense has been on Fire lately?
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:12 pm
Norton homers…I jump out the window and check myself directly into an insane institution with padded walls.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:12 pm
CAB – no I was serious. That’s a story right there. Beats the pants off of my “why I’m a Braves fan” story.
My family moved to Atlanta from Memphis when I was 7. I’ve watched the Braves since.
tumbleweed blows by
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:13 pm
Shamus … Our outfield won’t wow with you fantasy numbers and won’t get any respect. The good thing we did in the offseason is set a bench that is as deep than any MLB club outside of the top spenders.
It seems to just get the job done and its done just well enough. Next year might be different. Lets hope. Hey they still are battling and that says alot! I aint saying they are solid but i would say the group is productive and versatile and I will take that now.
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:13 pm
Since when has Gorecki had that mustache thing?
How long must it take this guy to grow a beard?
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
9:13 pm
True Braves Fans, I’d guess he’s a Marlins fan since that was the first team he covered in MLB. Don’t know if he’s ever covered another sports team. But, that would be my guess. Oh, you were asking him, my bad.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:13 pm
True Braves Fans…
LOL, It’s Not Cool When You say it…
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
9:13 pm
One of our former farmhands (albeit for a very short time) Dennis Dixon in action tonight in NFL preseason…6-9 and 2 rushes for 17 yards…and just led the Steelers on a scoring drive (FG)…
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:13 pm
He could make money teaching the art of bunting.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:13 pm
LOVE this call. For every boneheaded decision he makes, he makes a lot more to show the haters he still knows what he’s doing.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:13 pm
Way to go Javy….Very Maddux like
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:13 pm
Good Job Javy V!
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
9:13 pm
Smoov AZZ Javy.
Steve from OH
August 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
The good thing we did in the offseason is set a bench that is as deep than any MLB club outside of the top spenders.
Yep.
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
Good move by Bobby.
He gets my approval on that. He should be so lucky.
Shamus Thacker
August 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
The Braves need to get school kids more involved somehow. That, of course, is where future large turnouts lie.
CW
August 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
Can Javy teach Norton to do that?
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
When will the old fool get a chance to put Norton in again?
randy marsh
August 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
Does anyone know why Tim Hudson did NOT pitch at Gwinnett tonight?
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
By the way… you play for 1 run here because it is late in the game and you effectively only have 1 guy on the bench if you do not want to use the back-up catcher.
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
we’ll get the moon and the stars for him in the off season.
keylargo
August 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
Gorecki reminds me of Bob Horner with the way he holds his hands low and close to the chest.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
Was Dixon the one who used to QB for Oregon?
Innocent Bystander
August 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
I’m a fan of that call. A 5-3 game looks MUCH better than a 4-3 game, especially with these Braves.
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
jeffrey d-
thank god for TBS…I suspect my love of the Braves would have died long ago if I couldn’t watch them 90 games a year…
JayDubu
August 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
That at least lessens the chances of a double play.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
lmao @ your 9:05 jeffrey.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
Hudson is scheduled to pitch tomorrow at AAA
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
9:16 pm
randy marsh-
he’s scheduled to pitch tomorrow
Innocent Bystander
August 22nd, 2009
9:16 pm
Does anyone know why Tim Hudson did NOT pitch at Gwinnett tonight?
That would be a rough go for a guy just back from TJ surgery, since he’s scheduled to pitch tomorrow. Just a guess.
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:16 pm
Good move by Bobby to have Javy bunt? Of course, it just overrided a stupid move to put Norton in.
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
9:16 pm
I’m surprised that more teams dont use a pitcher to pinch bunt. I can still remember that Chicago game in Chicago when Diaz was in a 13 for 26 stretch……..and Bobby used him as a pinch hitter to bunt. He popped up and failed to sacrifice. That was the game that Bobby started Francoeur after benching him for a few games so he could “give him some at-bats”, even though Diaz was absolutely raking at the plate.
If I’m correct, Francoeur was traded 2 days later.
Regardless, since pitchers working on bunting more than position players do, it makes perfect sense to use pitchers to pinch bunt more often.
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:16 pm
Giants up 6-2 over the Rockies in the 4th.
Couch Tater
August 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
cabravesfan,
How’s Glen Coffee looking, tonight?
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
I like how True Braves Fans is plural. Like there’s 4 or 5 people in Braves hats/jerseys sitting at the same computer.
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
DOB
So you’re kinda like an ump. You like baseball but don’t have a vested interest in any particular team?
Innocent Bystander
August 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
I say Kelly goes yard here.
True Braves Fans
August 22nd, 2009
9:18 pm
They bring in a lefty to meet Kelly this year “head scratcher”
keylargo
August 22nd, 2009
9:18 pm
Hudson is pitching Sunday for Gwinnett
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:19 pm
KJ up? UH OH. DP time.
True Braves Fans
August 22nd, 2009
9:19 pm
Two (me and wife actually) both wearing #10 for every game…lol
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:19 pm
Jeff Johnson!
Holy hell. I didn’t know he had a real name.
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
9:19 pm
Jeffrey D – Yep he played QB at Oregon…we drafted him in 2007 and he played briefly in the Rookie GCL and at Danville that summer before returning to Oregon for his senior year…
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:19 pm
Paul -
Bobby using Javy in that situation is a perfect example of why you might think more starting pitchers would be used to sacrifice. Javy has failed at that, what, once or twice all year? Seems that way anyway.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
Guessin JJ’s not hung-over
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
SF has The Freak on the mound tomorrow afternoon as well. Need wins Bravos.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
And who at Peachtree TV said “okay…we need a fat guy yelling at people every game. That’s the ONLY way we’ll bring in more fans.”
Seriously…is JJ really necessary?
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
All you can eat seats????
I know times are tough but eating seats? Wow.
Innocent Bystander
August 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
They bring in a lefty to meet Kelly this year “head scratcher”
It’s obvious that Freddi Gonzalez came from the “Bobby Cox School of Managerial Decisions” where splits are irrelevant.
True Braves Fans
August 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
Andy you’re probably right about that probably the best way to be a beat writer
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
cabravesfan – you must not be paying enough attention to your ‘niners with all the posting you’re doing – they’re losing because of you…
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
I know times are tough but eating seats? Wow.
HAHAHA. nice.
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
With that said, try my pie.
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
Heath………..do you remember that Chicago game that I made reference to in my 8:16pm posting?
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
Lets go Larry
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
Good try for the DP Kelly. Maybe next time.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
Chipper
Earn Your (exepletive) Money!!!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
Chipper…C’mon buddy…
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
I was hoping for a triple in the gap there Kelly.
What happened?
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
Here we go, Chipper…let’s get some insurance here…
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
It’s time for Chipper to break out.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
RHR-
I have forgotten- are you a ‘Bama girl or an Auburn girl?
Hey cab, sorry I just saw this. I’m a UGA girl.
Believe it or not, not everyone who lives in Bama is a bama or auburn fan. My daughter goes to auburn and I graduated from bama, but I only went to school there for 2 semesters after 3 years at UGA. I enjoy watching all SEC teams but UGA is “my” team.
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:22 pm
This would be a good spot for Chipper to get a hit.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:22 pm
Snyder – yeah. I remember he was getting some Heisman talk before he broke his….leg? I think it was his leg. And he was trying to decide between baseball and football. Guess he made his choice…
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
9:22 pm
Wow…a WP would have been nice there…
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:23 pm
Bring On Roachy!
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
9:23 pm
Come on Roachy!
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
9:23 pm
This looks like the familiar “unintentional, intentional walk”.
Pinto wants to face the lefty LaRoche.
JayDubu
August 22nd, 2009
9:23 pm
Chipper, lets see if you can work a walk, and set it up for Rochey!
The Bird and Indian
August 22nd, 2009
9:23 pm
Take it to them Adam. Take it to them.
CW
August 22nd, 2009
9:23 pm
Grand Salami time
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:23 pm
Here we go… Come on Roachy!!!!
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
Couch Tater-
he’s looking pretty good actually- great 3rd round pick up there
RHR-
My bad- thought you were one or the other…meant nothing by it
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
“Pie, get your free pass pie.”
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
I’ll have to change my underwear if Roachy puts one out…
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
Roachy. Time to go downtown.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
Hey cab, sorry I just saw this. I’m a UGA girl. RHR
Beautiful. That’s what I like to see.
But I thought you said your daughter went to UGA? Guess I’m just making that up.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
I may have to anyways…oops
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
Crucial Part in the game here, all we need is a single
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
9:25 pm
Adam LaRoache playing for his next contract…expect Adam to come through!
DOB,
Good call on Dexter Fowler from the Rockies for a potential ROY. I completely forgot about him. If a position player gets it, it’ll probably be him.
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
9:25 pm
N.S. Steve: Please don’t change with Frenchy.
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:25 pm
A one run lead is not enough with MFIKY coming in.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:25 pm
I hate pinto beans
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:25 pm
Roachy showing some patience!!
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
9:26 pm
Coach Tater-
Coffee’s got 10 carries for 111 in the first half…not bad at all
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:26 pm
About time this crowd gets Loud!
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:26 pm
BULLS***
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:26 pm
hahaha the radar showed 100 MPH before he even threw the ball lol
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:26 pm
WTF…
Mixxo
August 22nd, 2009
9:26 pm
Bam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NO MORE COX OR CHIPPER!
August 22nd, 2009
9:26 pm
WTF? Swing the f*ckin bat!
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:26 pm
ooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
CW
August 22nd, 2009
9:26 pm
Ouch
Luke
August 22nd, 2009
9:27 pm
NIce job Laroche….you douche.
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
9:27 pm
Nice try by that guy behind the plate.
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
9:27 pm
The strike 2 pitch was the best pitch he say as far as being able to drive it. That was a nasty strike 3 pitch.
True Braves Fans
August 22nd, 2009
9:27 pm
I’m sorry but DAMMIT
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
9:27 pm
TOO CLOSE TO TAKE!!
DANGIT! I need to quit rooting for our cleanup batters. It makes them K…
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
9:27 pm
I fraking hate Pinto, Ross and Helms. Almost as much as I hate Craig Counsel
Pinto has always been a thorn in the Braves’ side. Those were clutch pitches to Adam, generous call on the 3-1 but that last strike nothing Adam could do about that off speed sh*t.
JayDubu
August 22nd, 2009
9:27 pm
W O W !!!!
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:28 pm
What else would you expect people? We can never seem to put a game out of reach. Now it looks like a loss because the bullpen will never hold them.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
9:28 pm
You kinda gotta swing the bat Rochy
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:28 pm
Never that easy with this team this year. UGGHHH …
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:28 pm
jeffrey – nope, she goes to Auburn….in-state tuition is bad enough, certainly can’t pay out-of-state tuition for her to go to UGA. I wish she could but thems the breaks.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:28 pm
Well The Offense has pulled another 1 inning and done as far as scoring like they did in New York Tuesday
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:28 pm
Is Gonzo coming in???
Everyone put their seatbelts on…its gunna be a rocky ride.
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
9:28 pm
Hating Pinto beans are fighting words J. D.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:28 pm
If they’re going to keep asking these kinds of questions, maybe it shouldn’t be called “Know How” anymore.
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:29 pm
Gonzo then MFIKY. OH NO!!
Luke
August 22nd, 2009
9:29 pm
Forget it……..that was our chance…….this will not end well.
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
9:29 pm
Good and lively crowd at the Ted tonight. Nice to see support for the home town team.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:29 pm
Good Gonzo or Bad Gonzo?
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:29 pm
I do not want to see the marlins hitters bunt with Gonzo on the mound
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:30 pm
Remember when this guy was batting like .700 in the first month of the season?
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:30 pm
Who are those a-holes sitting behind home plate?
What a bunch of rich a-holes. Put some real fans back there.
I can’t believe that just happened.
If Adam had hit one out it would have been the best single moment of the season. All the fans up like that cheering for the hitter, that’s pretty rare at Turner Field. The hitter striking out with the bases loaded, sadly is not.
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
9:30 pm
Jeffrey D – Yep, he tore his ACL his Sr year…but still got drafted by the Steelers in the 5th rd in 2008 and he went that route…He didn’t hit at all during his very brief stint in our system in 2007
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 22nd, 2009
9:30 pm
My yards are cut on the backs of pinto beans.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:30 pm
DANGIT! I need to quit rooting for our cleanup batters. It makes them K…
Now that’s funny right there.
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
9:30 pm
Forget it……..that was our chance…….this will not end well.
*************
Well, Luke has spoken everyone. Pack up and go home. No need to PLAY it out.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:30 pm
Nick Johnson looks like he should be a police officer.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
9:30 pm
Damn, I hated that last inning.
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:31 pm
Gonzo’s been pretty good lately.
Two more Gonzo.
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:31 pm
Gonzo and Raffy time…. enough said! We all are in the same nervous boat here. Lets hope tonight is smoothe sailing! Positive thoughts Braves fans …. positive thoughts!
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:31 pm
Where was that 2nd pitch???
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:32 pm
If Gonzo has it tonight then Sorryano will not. You know our HOF manager will pull Gonzo for his pitcher man crush.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:32 pm
Even the FLA announcers have been saying how bad the ump has been when the ATL pitchers have been up.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:33 pm
The weather is awesome today, should have been a sell out. It was downright chilly outside around the time the game started. Nice weather for a day game tomorrow…wish I could go.
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:33 pm
Good point Heath.
He should have had him struck out. I don’t care for this ump.
First pitch… where was that!?!
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
9:34 pm
I would let Moylan face Ramirez
True Braves Fans
August 22nd, 2009
9:34 pm
Personally I think Big Red has been getting squeezed the entire time he’s been up. I’ve yelled at very many a Blue this season
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:34 pm
WHAT?
CrimeDog
August 22nd, 2009
9:34 pm
Firetheoldfool-
By “his other man crush” do you mean the team’s closer?
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:34 pm
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
9:34 pm
That was strike three
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
9:34 pm
Wow, umpy WTF?
CW
August 22nd, 2009
9:34 pm
Umpire needs glasses
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:34 pm
Umpire is an a–hole.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:34 pm
There we go Gonzo…!
MFIKY better Not Blow this One…! He is on thin Ice with Me
Awfense, Do Something….!
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:34 pm
Ron Gant: I almost got up.
hahaha, nice Ron.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:35 pm
FLA announcers even think that Gonzo had him!!! WTF ump?
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
9:35 pm
Great inning for the cobra…
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:35 pm
Bitch please. That was a strike. Best be glad that next pitch wasn’t a hit.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
9:35 pm
Love my Gonzy. Great job guy.
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:35 pm
Nice job Cobra …. good to see you on your game Gonzo. Good work man!
JerseyBraves
August 22nd, 2009
9:35 pm
Firetheoldfool: that is because, like it or not, soriano is our closer. he should be in there in the ninth with a save opportunity. Where cox is out of his mind is non save situations, where soriano has pitched entirely too many of.
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:35 pm
How about a ten run 8th inning, Braves?
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
9:36 pm
lmao RHR.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:36 pm
Gonzo looked really good that inning…and that’s a good good thing…
I hope MFIKY is getting his extra nasty look down in the mirror of that bullpen…
michael
August 22nd, 2009
9:36 pm
Got some real fair weather fans on the ole blog tonight. If you hit a homerun…you’re the second coming. If you strike out…you’re a douche.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:36 pm
Settle Down RHR, There are kids on here (Joking)
True Braves Fans
August 22nd, 2009
9:36 pm
well if Soriano is coming in he’s got his work cut out for him 3-4-5 coming up….Not even looking
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:37 pm
Crime Dog. Yes, I mean BC’s closer. I know its hard to distinguish between all of his man-crushes. You know like, Norton, MFIKY, KJ, Francouer (oops he’s gone), and Moylan.
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:37 pm
What the hell is MFIKY?
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:37 pm
is a tool.
chilidog75
August 22nd, 2009
9:37 pm
What’s to worry about? Honestly?
Soriano vs. Ramirez and then Uggla?
No F’n problem, kids.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:38 pm
I’m Kind of Feeling that Music Esco comes Out to, I don’t know why But I’m Feel a dope groove coming On!
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
9:38 pm
Mitchell – Mah-fick-ee or Em-fick-ee, however you wish to pronounce it.
Gemini
August 22nd, 2009
9:38 pm
How was that a strike?
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:38 pm
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:37 pm
What the hell is MFIKY?
It’s Soriano…you MFer, I’ll kill you if you blow this game.
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
9:38 pm
michael…………..Props for your 9:36pm posting.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:38 pm
What the hell is MFIKY?
The last person we told died.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:38 pm
As we type, MFIKY is sharpening his goatee into a perfect point to more closely resemble the devil.
bravefaninok
August 22nd, 2009
9:39 pm
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:37 pm
What the hell is MFIKY?
mutha f______ i’ll kill you
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:39 pm
MFIKY Better Be Ruthless against H. Ramirez tonight or else!
Louisville brave
August 22nd, 2009
9:39 pm
No bunting by Diaz here
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
9:39 pm
Nice start, Esco…let’s get some insurance…
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:39 pm
Bunt hurts the pitcher… good play Diaz!
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:39 pm
D-Ross Come On!
Couch Tater
August 22nd, 2009
9:40 pm
cabravesfan,
Thanks! Not the best defensive test, but a good start for Glen.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
9:40 pm
Pretty bunt Mattee.
Jurrjens4NLC
August 22nd, 2009
9:40 pm
C ‘ mon Braves!!
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:40 pm
THawkiN: I’ll give it a 92 , it’s gotta beat you can dance to.
chilidog75
August 22nd, 2009
9:40 pm
Makes perfect sense to bunt right there. Especially with the hall of fame duo of Ross and Gorecki coming up.
Makes perfect sense.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
9:41 pm
Is that dude crying?
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:41 pm
tomahawkin – i love yunel’s intro song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxKtovhnrqc
True Braves Fans
August 22nd, 2009
9:41 pm
Joe Simpson says Chiropractor’s dream about Donnelly and then he gets a visit from the trainer….hilarious
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
9:41 pm
Seriously let the guy thats 2-2 and a BB swing the bat
CW
August 22nd, 2009
9:41 pm
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:38 pm
As we type, MFIKY is sharpening his goatee into a perfect point to more closely resemble the devil.
Now that is funny! Does he get evil music as he walks to the mound also?
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:42 pm
crying? are you crying?
There’s no crying in baseball…
By the way did someone say play-offs?
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:42 pm
‘75, please don’t badmouth Gorecki and the ‘chu.
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
9:43 pm
JJ must die.
jtb
August 22nd, 2009
9:43 pm
Wow. I really hate every bit they do with that JJ guy.
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:43 pm
“There’s no crying in baseball … its more like expletives… oh yes they are welcome in baseball!” Bobby Cox
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:43 pm
FLA pitcher warming up from behind the mound…. hmmm.
Louisville brave
August 22nd, 2009
9:43 pm
Like I said…get that runner over, any way you can
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:43 pm
Stop barking for christ sakes JJ…you look like an idiot…have some respect for yourself.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:43 pm
Now I’m a Georgia grad and a huge fan, but JJ “woofing” almost makes me want to root for Tebow. Wow.
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
Hey Firetheoldfool. Thanks for stealing my “perfect” name. OK i’ll change it you moron.
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
JJ= carnie shill
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
Daddy Yankee…Renteria used to come out to him too. Rompe I believe.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
almost makes me want to root for Tebow.
MFIKY!!!
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
Come on Bravos!
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
Thanks RHR
That Beat is Hott…! I had to add that to my favorites on youtube….
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:45 pm
J.D. please take your meds as prescribed.
Louisville brave
August 22nd, 2009
9:45 pm
Nice porn stache Nick Johnson
DawgNation
August 22nd, 2009
9:45 pm
Great one RHR
Jurrjens4NLC
August 22nd, 2009
9:45 pm
What the hell are the Georgia bulldogs?
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
9:45 pm
I wonder when Schafer will play again?
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
9:46 pm
Come on Ross, do something! A single will do.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:46 pm
I said ALMOST. And it was in reference to how painful it was to see JJ.
And it should be noted, I can’t stand Tebow.
keylargo
August 22nd, 2009
9:46 pm
Just a single DR.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:47 pm
haha, okay….maybe I went a little too far. I’ll retract my Tebow statement.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
9:47 pm
Dammit David Ross. Seriously?
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:47 pm
Porn stache LOL!!!
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:47 pm
JeffreyD as a felow Dawg alum and a huge fan dont ever say that again!
Will
August 22nd, 2009
9:47 pm
Col just tied it up
Louisville brave
August 22nd, 2009
9:47 pm
Rockies tie it up 6-6
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
9:48 pm
Time for old handlebars to deliver a clutch hit! Come on Reid!
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
9:48 pm
Would be exciting to have Heyward up here
No More Bobby 2.
August 22nd, 2009
9:48 pm
Of course we will not score. We have to protect that one run lead for MFIKY to blow it.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:48 pm
Ross is in a steady decline….Bobby needs to get him a few more ABs. Needs to use him as a PH.
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
9:48 pm
J.D.: see vitals leveling out. Stabilized. Good.
True Braves Fans
August 22nd, 2009
9:49 pm
Gorecki do something great you’ll be loved like Francisco Cabrera
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:49 pm
Ok JeffreyD … Ok just had to bark about that statement with HIS name in it!
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:49 pm
Giants and Rockies tied now at 6
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:50 pm
haha, okay….maybe I went a little too far. I’ll retract my Tebow statement.
Good choice. You’re off the hook for now. But remember, I know people.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
9:50 pm
Enter MFIKY.
NO MORE COX OR CHIPPER!
August 22nd, 2009
9:50 pm
I’m already tired of this Gorecki kid.
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:51 pm
Well folks here comes the DRAMA …. are you ready?
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:51 pm
That Effing Hanley
Time For MFIKY to Be “Thuggish Ruggish” Or Else!
Supes
August 22nd, 2009
9:51 pm
Well, it’ll be up to Soriano to shut the Fish down in the 9th.
Should be well rested and throwing hard. He also won’t have to worry about Gload.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:51 pm
MFIKY…I wonder what kind of “mood” he’s in tonight…
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:51 pm
Uggghhhh! Leeettttsss Get Ready To Rumbllleeeee!!!!!
No More Bobby 2.
August 22nd, 2009
9:51 pm
OK now Bobby. Your man crush closer enters. I feel a 2 run tater coming on.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
9:52 pm
All this Tebow talk reminded me of this
http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_ncaaf_experts__13/ept_sports_ncaaf_experts-257910489-1240581172.jpg?ym0g1JBDmWic3aHM
DawgNation
August 22nd, 2009
9:52 pm
Wasted opportunity. Come one three more outs. No Walks Soriano.
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:52 pm
Sure would be nice if we could win this and not lose it.
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
9:53 pm
Rob from SC- Opening day 2010
DawgNation
August 22nd, 2009
9:53 pm
on not one sorry
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
9:53 pm
jeffrey d, just that name Tebow makes me cringe.
chilidog75
August 22nd, 2009
9:53 pm
Man. I honestly cant believe Ross and Gorecki didn’t come through there. I mean, what are the odds? Those guys are great.
What a stupid, stupid, stupid decision to sac bunt Diaz (2-for-2 with a walk) for two guys who are a combined 1 for 6. AAAAHHHH.
Come on, Raffy. Quick and painless.
Luke
August 22nd, 2009
9:53 pm
What ever happened to Comrade Cox anyway? I loved his posts…….
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:53 pm
good point about Gload… he is 4-4 against Soriano…dodged a bullet there.
ChurchMan
August 22nd, 2009
9:54 pm
pop outs are good, 1 gone
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:54 pm
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:52 pm
Sure would be nice if we could win this and not lose it.
Comment of the year
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:54 pm
Simpson just said Uggly is 3-6 with 2 HR’s vs. Soriano…. ouch! Lets make it 3-7 with a K.
Jurrjens4NLC
August 22nd, 2009
9:54 pm
Come one MFIKY, keep this, and I call you MFILY…
True Braves Fans
August 22nd, 2009
9:54 pm
thank you jesus hanley can’t beat us this inning
No More Bobby 2.
August 22nd, 2009
9:54 pm
Nova Scotia Steve. I will also vote on that one. You go Mitchell.
Mixxo
August 22nd, 2009
9:54 pm
Here it gets Uggla.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:55 pm
I don’t even know what MFIKY’s intro music is…LT’s site has it as Pitbull, Fuego but that’s per ESPN and she’s not sure.
Louisville brave
August 22nd, 2009
9:55 pm
A smile from MFIKY…i saw it…did ya’ll see it when Ramirez was jogging by?
ChurchMan
August 22nd, 2009
9:55 pm
that’s an uggla career avg. against Soriano
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
Man That Scared Me!!!! WHEW!
Mixxo
August 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
Crap!
Innocent Bystander
August 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
I think my heart just skipped a beat… PHEW
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
I thought Uggla got that one
No More Bobby 2.
August 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
Awww MFIKY. Better luck next hitter.
DawgNation
August 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
Ok I can open my eyes again.
ChurchMan
August 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
he tried to give him one to put out
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
Sit down Uggly. You don’t own MFIKY no mo’.
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
WHEWWWWW!!!! That was scary.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
Sit Down Fuggla!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
Sorry folks…I’m headin to the bathroom.
Ashley
August 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
Of COURSE the Phillies and Rockies have come back in their respective games. Isn’t that the way it works?
True Braves Fans
August 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
Did he catch it I won’t look
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
Why did everybody leave?
Come on Braves fans!
Jurrjens4NLC
August 22nd, 2009
9:57 pm
DAN, YOU ONE UGGLA MOTHER FUGGA!!!!
TnBrian
August 22nd, 2009
9:57 pm
Rafy won’t get away with a third bad pitch, will he?
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:57 pm
I thought he got it too…. whew.
CW
August 22nd, 2009
9:57 pm
I vote for Devil Went Down to Georgia for his into
Kris
August 22nd, 2009
9:57 pm
Call me new… someone explain MFIKY? I have been trying to figure it out, but no go
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:57 pm
Jurrjens4NLC – he’ll kill you if you call him that.
lol @ the pic jeffrey. I hate him. I don’t care if he saves starving children from burning builds every day of his life. The media made me hate him with the tebow walks on water act. I can not wait for him to go to the NFL and (hopefully) flop like Matt freakin Lineart who was shoved down our throats for all those years.
ChurchMan
August 22nd, 2009
9:57 pm
one more strike!
CW
August 22nd, 2009
9:57 pm
that should have been intro music
No More Bobby 2.
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
MFIKY is throwing meatballs but they are not getting it.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
Ballgame
Finally Cox Didn’t screw up a close game…
Awfense is still a concern…!
D-Lo Comes Correct Tomorrow and goes 7 strong, “Bank On It!” And the Bandwagon will be back in stride!
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
Well done, MFIKY!!!!!!
Innocent Bystander
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
BALLGAME!
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
Rockies lead now…. 7-6. Boo.
NO MORE COX OR CHIPPER!
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
BALLGAME!
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
Season Saver
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
Hell yeah. Good win ya’ll.
Mixxo
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
You kiddin’ me?
DawgNation
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
Sit down in that dug out fish and be quite!! Great win Braves
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
Nice win. Gotta win tomorrow.
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
Now we need a Giants win
Hanson is becoming the ace of the staff.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
First home win this year against the Fish.
Driver8
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
Well done Braves! Well done!
Snyder the Architect
August 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
Yeah! Great win…there we go Raffy…
Jurrjens4NLC
August 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
After Soriano gets the save, Gonzo needs to be the closer
keylargo
August 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
That’s what a closer does!
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
MFIKY got away living dangerously but we’ll take it, Baseball is a game of inches…!
Ashley
August 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
Anyone else here LIKED Gant as an announcer tonight? We didn’t have to listen to Chip Caray’s multiple cliches per inning. And Gant was kinda soothing.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
Braves win!
And let me know if y’all ever seen anyone look meaner than MFIKY.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
Big win folks…Take down Nolasco tomorrow…
Colorado now WINNING…Are you kidding me
Louisville brave
August 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
Sweeet!!!!
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
Ballgame!
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
Rockies still have 1st and 3rd
1 out
Escobar for Supreme Court
August 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
Yes Hanson is becoming the Ace its excellent
Ashley
August 22nd, 2009
10:00 pm
And we won tonight without Prado and McCann, as well as WITH a befuddled Chipper.
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
10:00 pm
Pie!!!! Who wants PIE!!!!
ChurchMan
August 22nd, 2009
10:00 pm
So help you if you go out and lay another egg tomorrow Lowe!!!! This would be a big series win and we can’t afford you being off your game ….
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
10:01 pm
Ashley – agreed on preferring Gant!
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
10:01 pm
Vazquez is hanging too many changeups. He needs to throw that pitch a little less.
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
10:01 pm
Whoo-hoo! Really boring after the first inning, but nice win, boys!
Jurrjens4NLC
August 22nd, 2009
10:01 pm
Kris, MFIKY is Mother F, i’ll kill you!! Btw we have the same name, spelling and all
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
10:01 pm
RHR – I love that picture. The headline of the article was something like “When Tebow met Obama, and the angels wept.”
Completely agree on Tebow. He’s a great guy with great character who’s a Believer. But I can’t stand the guy. The media/ESPN can’t talk enough about the guy and I’m sick of it. And the fact that he plays for Florida makes it about a hundred times worse.
Plus his face….he just has the face of a tool.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
10:01 pm
Ashley
Co-Sign Hun…I loved Gant Tonight…Bout time we get a change of pace!
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
10:01 pm
2 outs, horrible baserunning by the Rockies after a great block by McCann
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
10:02 pm
Huge win.
Not a great win or even a good win. Just a win we needed to win. Not really even a good game but Tommy’s still the man.
Why do they have to lose the first game of every series these days? I don’t like that.
I was just informed that I made a duplicate comment and it would not be posted. That’s because I still don’t know what the hell MFIKY means.
What does it mean?
Rob from SC
August 22nd, 2009
10:02 pm
I meant great play by Molina
chilidog75
August 22nd, 2009
10:02 pm
Does Lincecum pitch tomorrow?
If so, then even if the Rockies win tonight, it shouldn’t be that big a deal.
Because the closest the Braves can get after tomorrow’s action is 3 games. So if they win tomorrow and Lincecum does what Lincecum does, then they’d still be three back.
McFann :Ô:
August 22nd, 2009
10:02 pm
Ashley–
This month we’ve won a lot of games without McCann, metaphorically speaking…
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
10:03 pm
Wow, 35,000 ppl? Pretty decent.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
10:03 pm
San Fran is falling apart…right fielder just missed a fly ball…run scored…Fowler gets a triple 8-6 Colorado
Ashley
August 22nd, 2009
10:03 pm
Rob,
I was wondering about that!
Mitchell,
Your question has been answered on here tonight.
LuisG
August 22nd, 2009
10:03 pm
You guys are fortunate to be able to see on TV what you call (or used to call) your “favorite” baseball team. Once TBS parted ways with the Braves I’m now able to watch them play when ESPN air them or on any ocassional game (like when facing the Red Sox or Yankees, or when they face some contender). I’m just a Braves fan from the Dominican Republic, and I can’t stand you people expecting the Braves to blow up the lead (Soriano just got the last out, so… haha).
If you guys are so smart and have so much knowledge of baseball and, obviously, are so talented (and I’m not saying “more talented” than any of the players on our roster), why don’t you get your a**s down to a tryout camp or get drafted, or signed or whatever… and take on one roster spot on this team?
The other Heath
August 22nd, 2009
10:03 pm
Got home from Chattanooga-MBraves game. I just want to second everything anyone has said about Mr. Heyward. He is huge, lightning fast and has a cannon. He threw a strike to home that was never above head high and didn’t bounce. As excited as I’ve been, I’m even more so now. Right field won’t be an iffy spot for the big club for long.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
10:03 pm
Lowe will love the weather tomorrow. That’s a plus.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
10:05 pm
Mitchell,
MFIKY = mah-fick-ee or em-fick-ee = MoFo I Kill You = Soriano
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
10:05 pm
9-6 Colorado
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
10:05 pm
9-6 now for the Rockies.
GoBraves123
August 22nd, 2009
10:06 pm
Yunel talking to marlins announcers right now
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
10:06 pm
10-6 Rockies.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
10:06 pm
Game Over Time To watch White Chicks on FX…
Terry Crews is Crazy in that movie….lol
Talk about good TV!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
10:06 pm
10-6…Helton hits a bomb…7 run inning for Rockies
GoBraves123
August 22nd, 2009
10:06 pm
chino translating
Firetheoldfool
August 22nd, 2009
10:06 pm
Enjoyed it folks, lets gettem tommarrow.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
10:07 pm
7 Rockies runs in the current inning…. kinda like the Braves giving up 8 to the Mets…
Paul Lentz
August 22nd, 2009
10:07 pm
10-6 Rockies. Bottom of the 6th. 7 runs scored so far in the bottom of the 6th.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 22nd, 2009
10:08 pm
8-8 Milwaukee/Washington….just sayin
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
10:08 pm
If the Rockies/Giants score holds up..we’ll be right back in the same spot we were before yesterday’s game.
AndyC
August 22nd, 2009
10:08 pm
Big start for Lowe tomorrow. He needs to come up big.
chilidog75
August 22nd, 2009
10:10 pm
The Braves have a very good shot at being 3 out tomorrow if they can get a solid performance from D Lowe.
You gotta hope/expect Lincecum can get the job done.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
10:13 pm
Cubs look like they might be 7 out at the end of the night….basically a 4-team race of the WC now.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
10:13 pm
The Rockies are only “The Rockies” at home!
Mixxo
August 22nd, 2009
10:15 pm
8-8 Milwaukee/Washington….just sayin – Nova Scotia Steve
Go Nats!
Wonder how fielder is liking that Brewers bullpen meltdown…..again?
Crickets
August 22nd, 2009
10:16 pm
Enter your comments here
Frankie Wren
August 22nd, 2009
10:18 pm
Lincecum tomorrow against the Rockies and pitching opener of 3 game set in SF when both teams meet again. Cain will pitch in SF as well so maybe they can cool off WC leaders.
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
10:20 pm
Enter your comments here
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
10:21 pm
You know, I’d be willing to bet the Braves record from Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday is better than Friday, Sat, Sunday.
They definitely haven’t been good lately in big weekend home series. I guess since the only game they won against LA and Philly was the Saturday game, tomorrow might be yet another disappointment.
Can’t wait.
2010Braves
August 22nd, 2009
10:22 pm
Enter your comments here
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
10:22 pm
I am such and idiot! Again – refresh, not enter comment (not my fault the neighbor just gave me Bombay Sapphire).
2010Braves
August 22nd, 2009
10:22 pm
ha…
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
10:23 pm
VJ-
that is what you get for drinking gin…
Enter your coments here
August 22nd, 2009
10:24 pm
I’m on a roll tonight
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
10:28 pm
Heath, I can’t believe you would even mention the Cubs at this point.
You’ve been listening to Peter Gammons too much lately.
The Cubs were done long ago much to the dismay of ESPN who still find ways to talk about them. No one cares.
That’s me saying “no one cares.”
The Braves just have to win man. Can they just win? I think that should be our new motto. Yes, I say we take a page out of Al Davis’ book: JUST WIN BABY!
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
10:31 pm
Mitchell -
I honestly can not even tell you the last time I heard/read anything from Gammons. I was just looking at the WC standings and point out what I saw.
Crickets
August 22nd, 2009
10:32 pm
Guess its just us here. Braves must have won tonight.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
10:33 pm
Rockies pretty much put this one away… 11-6 now.
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
10:36 pm
If you have VH1 Classic, the Who doing Tommy live from many years ago right now… for those, who unlike my girl, have heard of Tommy…
Frankie Wren
August 22nd, 2009
10:37 pm
Next week(starting tomorrow) makes or breaks this team. Lowe needs to come up big(I think he will) and you absolutely have to sweep the Padres and somehow win two in Philly. The Rockies should mow down teams the first two weeks in September. Anything more than 2 games out going into September is going to be difficult to catch these guys.
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
10:39 pm
It’s okay Heath, I believe you.
I heard him on the radio the other day talking about if they can just get Aramis Ramirez healthy, and I’m like, “he’s been healthy for two months, it’s over, they’re done.”
I kind of hate to “have a go” at Peter Gammons as the Brits would say because I mean, he is a Hall of Fame writer but he’s still just as much of a homer as the rest of them.
I don’t know, who cares. I just have a hard time containing my hatred of the Cubs.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
10:41 pm
Jim – you are not that old. Are you? LOL
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
10:42 pm
I despise the Cubs. Always have, always will.
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
10:43 pm
RHR – I learned it at a very early age –
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2009
10:43 pm
RHR-
Yes, yes he is
SoonerBrave
August 22nd, 2009
10:45 pm
Frankie-
While i agree that every game/series is important from here on out…i’m not quite giving make or break status to each game/series just yet. Too many crazy things can happen coming down the stretch (just ask mets fans the last couple of years!).
Just keep playing good ball and things will work out, or not. Too many variables at this point.
Just keep playing good ball
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
10:46 pm
I think that will be all for now.
Glad they came out with some early runs for Tommy. I didn’t even get to see it.
They really need to win tomorrow. It’s not even runny… runny? What’s runny?
Derek Lowe better have his @#$% together.
Is it me or are KK and Hanson becoming the surest things on the rotation? 9 and 2 baby. Gotta like that. Happ can go straight to hell for all I care.
Tommy Hanson, ROY.
Bye.
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
10:48 pm
Soph, you just said that because I said I hate the Cubs.
You’re not fooling me.
Frankie Wren
August 22nd, 2009
10:48 pm
Soonerbrave-
Very profound and succinct. Can’t ask for too much other than to be playing meaningful baseball this time and year and enjoying it.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
10:50 pm
You’re right Mitchell, I secretly adore them.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
10:52 pm
By the way, did you behave yourself tonight Mitchell? Did I miss any of your profanity laced rants?
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
10:56 pm
So should I watch “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas”? I’m waitin’ on some new movies to come in the mail, so, I’m lookin’ through the ones available online….
McMann's McBuddy
August 22nd, 2009
11:01 pm
Hmm…last night it appeared he’s still going through it…hitting a whopping .194 this month. Yee-haw. yes, and now Chipper and Escobar have joined in the fun. Who’s next? (mcFann)
a lot of it is your fault. he told me he comes on here for a pick-up from reading your posts and they been kinda down on him lately and it’s breaking his heart. He figgered he could always turn to you for support, but lately……
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
11:04 pm
Heath, if there’s anything better than a movie about the Holocaust as seen through the eyes of a child on a Saturday night, I haven’t found it.
Mitchell
August 22nd, 2009
11:06 pm
No ranting tonight Soph.
Just profanity.
Tomahawkin
August 22nd, 2009
11:07 pm
Naw, Mitchell was a good Boy Tonight…lol
nolie
August 22nd, 2009
11:07 pm
Ross is in a steady decline….Bobby needs to get him a few more ABs. Needs to use him as a PH. (Heath)
he has a .226 career batting average. has played way over his head so far this year thankfully, but is likely to regress.actually the more he plays the more likely the regression as the pitchers get a better feel for him again.
SoonerBrave
August 22nd, 2009
11:08 pm
Frankie –
Agreed! i’m enjoying every minute of it, unlike a lot of other folks, apparently! here’s to playing meaningful ball the rest of the way…..starting with a statement start from Lowe tomorrow.
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
11:09 pm
Gonzo said they talked (don’t know if he meant bullpen or whole team) before game about how they had to do whatever it took to win tonight. “There was no chance of us losing tonight,” he said….
Gonzalez also said they were focused on keeping Hanley Ramirez off bases. (He went 0-for-3 with a walk and ended his 16-game hitting streak)….
Comedian Chris Tucker was in the Braves’ clubhouse afterward, in jersey and Braves cap, posing for pics with players. Funny to see Kawakami getting picture with him….
Rewrite of game story should be posted soon online. But here it is straight from my laptop:
By David O’Brien
dobrien@ajc.com
He was a late entrant to the race for National League Rookie of the Year, but Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson is gaining ground on the leaders with performances like Saturday night.
The big right-hander worked seven strong innings and the Braves rode a four-run first inning to a 4-3 win against the Florida Marlins at Turner Field, which evened the series between wild-card contenders at a game apiece.
Omar Infante and Yunel Escobar hit home runs in the first and the Braves never trailed en route to their 12th win in 17 games, moving into a tie with Florida for third in the wild-card race and second in the NL East.
“It was good to get that [early lead],” said Hanson (9-2), who took a no-hitter to the fifth inning and won his fourth consecutive start. “I just wanted to go out and stay aggressive, let them put the ball in play.”
He allowed three runs, four hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in seven innings, including five where he faced the minimum three batters.
“Tommy pitched a four-hitter; he pitched a great game,” said manager Bobby Cox, whose Braves were 3-1/2 games behind wild-card leader Colorado before the Rockies’ late game ended Saturday. “Hopefully he’ll be rookie of the year.”
Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano (19th save) pitched a perfect inning apiece to complete the four-hitter against a Florida team that began the day with the majors’ best batting average (.314) in August.
The Marlins on Thursday snapped a string of 15 consecutive games with 10 or more hits — the longest such streak in the NL in 80 years — and beat the Braves 5-3 in Friday’s series opener.
“We had to make sure we got this one,” Gonzalez said. “We talked about it a little before the game, how we had to do whatever it took to win. There was no chance of us losing tonight. Tomorrow, we have to keep that same attitude.”
The Marlins didn’t get their first hit against Hanson until Atlanta native Jeremy Hermida’s two-out single in the fifth. Wes Helms followed with a double and Jorge Cantu had a two-run, pinch-hit single.
“Every one of their hitters is good,” said Hanson, who is 4-0 with a 2.81 ERA in four August starts. “I was lucky to get out of that inning with those three runs, and glad it stuck.”
He wasn’t brought up from Class AAA until June, but Hanson nine wins in 14 games (all starts) rank second to Philadelphia J.A. Happ (10-2) among NL rookies. Happ got his 10th on Saturday in his 17th start and 29th game.
Hanson walked a batter to start the fourth and walked another with one out in the sixth, but the redhead induced double plays to end each of those innings.
The Braves played without injured outfielders Ryan Church, Garret Anderson and Nate McLouth, and with catcher Brian McCann out of the lineup for a rest.
That didn’t stop them from punching out four runs in the first against Chris Volstad (9-10), who gave up a homer to Infante on his fourth pitch.
“In the leadoff spot, I’m just trying to see the ball good and take the base if they give it to me,” said Infante, who led off a game with homer for the sixth time in his career, and also drew two walks.
After Adam LaRoche’s RBI single, Escobar hit a two-run homer for a 4-0 lead before Volstad recorded his second out.
“It was a bad pitch, and I took advantage,” Escobar said through a translator. “We’re in the same situation [as the Marlins]. We’re trying to gain ground.”
Escobar’s first homer since July 23rd tied McCann for the team lead with 62 RBIs.
The Braves got more hits (four) in first inning than they had in seven innings against Volstad on April 14, when he held them to one run and three hits in seven innings of a Marlins win in Atlanta
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
11:09 pm
cabravesfan – have I mentioned that you are …well, you know…
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
11:10 pm
Mitchell -
OK….I’ll watch it.
bravesgrl4life
August 22nd, 2009
11:10 pm
Well, got up this morning and saw we lost Friday so it left me kinda blue. Went to the movies tonight and got to the bar at Longhorn at the end of the 8th. Glad I got to see them pull out a win. Now, lets get another one tomorrow and end this series. GO BRAVES!!!
fastasballs
August 22nd, 2009
11:12 pm
Great win tonight! I’m a bit surprised they pulled it off considering the line up, outfield arrangement & scoring zero runs after the first inning. They usually find ways to lose these types of games, but didn’t tonight. It’s a good sign.
To get a W tonight is amazing with McCann resting, Chipper hurting/slumping, Reid Gorecki starting in center & Prado/Anderson/Church out/unavailable.
That being said the Braves have to get some guys healthy & fast. They can’t continue short handed every night. Chipper needs some rest, he’s obviously bothered by injuries but has to be in there because Prado is out & Infante is playing second in place of him or in the outfield to cover for Anderson.
If Infante had not returned when he did this team would have really serious issues right now. His versatility is really keeping things together the past few games.
I think if Prado can return then Chipper could get some time off against the Padres. He’s not doing them any good right now & I think the little nagging injuries are bothering him more than he’s letting on.
The Braves need to be at full strength or close to it by the end of next week. That 7 game road trip with the Phillies/Marlins will really set the tone for the last month of the season.
If Anderson/Church are forced to the DL it’s either Brandon Jones or Heyward to replace them. Are there any other choices right now?
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
11:13 pm
Jim, you had a chance to go with the “I became a fan after they died” (or disbanded or whatever) but instead you went “early age” …. which is far less believable.
Soph
August 22nd, 2009
11:14 pm
Good Mitchell because I didn’t need you to rant today. I was actually okay. Probably because I missed the inning where Hanson gave up the three runs though.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
11:15 pm
Smokey was in the clubhouse? Love it.
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
11:15 pm
Funny to see Kawakami getting picture with him…
I hope they reenacted the “Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?!” scene
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
11:19 pm
RHR – okay, I was in high school when it came out (only the drummer and bassist died – Roger and Pete never disbanded) – and, damn it, I had the original on 8 track tape. I hope you’re happy
SoonerBrave
August 22nd, 2009
11:20 pm
Chris Tucker? Really? We can’t do better than that? Very random.
ok, i’m apologizing for this before i type it, so…um….here we go….
I wonder if kawakami could…understand the words that were coming out of his mouth?!?!
i in no way feel good about that, but it had to be done….right??
SoonerBrave
August 22nd, 2009
11:21 pm
Jeffery –
touche
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
11:21 pm
Was I too racey? Didn’t mean to kill the conversation…
jeffrey d
August 22nd, 2009
11:21 pm
Ahh, nevermind. Blog was just doing its “keep hitting refresh and I’ll keep bringing you to your last post and nothing else” thing.
Heath
August 22nd, 2009
11:22 pm
Meanwhile….SF making it interesting… 14-11 now in the top of the 9th…1 out… Giants still trailing.
Vinings Jim
August 22nd, 2009
11:25 pm
Heath – it’s Saturday night – is that all you have to pay attention to?
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
11:27 pm
Giants stayed alive?? I thought they were done…
nolie
August 22nd, 2009
11:28 pm
okay, I was in high school when it came out (only the drummer and bassist died – Roger and Pete never disbanded) – and, damn it, I had the original on 8 track tape. I hope you’re happy (VJ)
never was a big Who fan even at Woodstock or any other of their big concerts, certainly not recorded. they kept putting the same songs on all their albums.(Ok a bit of an exaggeration)
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
11:28 pm
LOL Jim … oh well, next time you’ll know how not to give it away.
I mean, I love Hank Williams but I certainly wasn’t alive when he was. Also love Hank the 3rd, by the way.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
11:28 pm
How can SF trail in extras if they’re playing in Coors field??
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
11:30 pm
Omg, Im I high or something??? Whats going on in Denver???
nolie
August 22nd, 2009
11:30 pm
I love Hank Williams but I certainly wasn’t alive when he was. Also love Hank the 3rd, by the way. (RHR)
sure, sure I believe you weren’t. ahem.
How ’bout Jr??
chilidog75
August 22nd, 2009
11:31 pm
Giants lost. 14-11. At least that’s what ESPN says.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 22nd, 2009
11:31 pm
Game Over Time To watch White Chicks on FX…
Lol, thats what I’m doing
“Somebody get me a snickers!!”
LOL
ChurchMan
August 22nd, 2009
11:37 pm
the 7 run 6th inning broke the Giants back but that 4 run 7th killed them, can’t give up 11 runs in two innings and hope to win.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
11:47 pm
Not really a fan of jr, nolie. Jr’s son sounds a lot like SR when he wants to. My granddaddy listened to hank records ALL the time when I was growing up, but I mean, I don’t even think my mom was alive before he died…lol I’ll have to check to confirm that.
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
11:48 pm
OK I have confirmed. My mom was 4 when he died.
David O'Brien
August 22nd, 2009
11:48 pm
RHR: You got that right — Hank Sr. and Hank III are stellar.
Steve from OH
August 22nd, 2009
11:51 pm
Hank Sr. died too young, man. Seems like all the good artists (bands) have too short a run…
Doc Holiday
August 22nd, 2009
11:52 pm
Just 2 comments:
1. As I said to someone this afternoon, Infante is a great fielder with smooth hand, and he is a great hitter, a martin prado type hitter, who can find gaps, lines and with some power……..he showed all those things the same day I said it, only I said he would come around by midweek next week…….I guess he was in a hurry.
2. Tommy Hanson is just spectacular, his stuff is explosive. I cant recall any pitcher but Smoltz and Maddux that could make hitter look so bad (in a braves uniform that is). This guy is above the law. He just looks so comfortable on the mound and he knows he is in charge. He is in control. Man you just got to love how intimidating he already is and he is a rookie. He is going to fill Smoltz shoes pretty quick. IMO he is so much better than JJ, he is not messing around. And Im not saying JJ is not good, JJ is great, so that tells what I think of Tommy. This kid is the real thing, forget about sophomore jinx, it aint happening.
Doc Holiday
August 22nd, 2009
11:54 pm
Man does it feels so good to have an intimidating power pitcher again……..we are so lucky we could have replaced smoltz with a “twin brother” the same year he left…………just amazing.
Steve from OH
August 22nd, 2009
11:54 pm
Oh, and thanks for the response earlier, Dave. Left shortly after I asked…
Mitch C
August 22nd, 2009
11:54 pm
Good win tonight against Florida. Four out of the wild card with 39 to play. You mentioned the Braves margin for error getting smaller by the day. I have to agree. However, four out is still attainable.
Dave, a question: Say this team plays seven over 500 the rest of the season, which would be 23-16, and would give us 88 wins, and we fall a game or two short of the wild card. Would you consider that a successful season, a year after losing 90 games, or would that still be underachieving in your mind?
I will be very interested to hear your thoughts on that.
Mitch
Steve Holt!!! (fists in the air)
August 22nd, 2009
11:58 pm
FYI the Saltillo Sarape Makers just beat Cancun Tigers 7-6 in the first game of the Summer Mexican Baseball League Final Series YEAHHH!!!!
mr baseball
August 22nd, 2009
11:58 pm
Nolie:
Don’t be hatin’ on The Who. Them’s fightin’ words. One of the 3 greatest rock bands ever. Those of us of a certain age (me and probably you) know who the other 2 are.
40 years after it was recorded, still get chills listening to “We’re Not Gonna Take It” at the end of “Tommy.”
RHR
August 22nd, 2009
11:59 pm
nolie – if you’ve never seen/heard Hank III – check him out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MTSWHkxh58
Steve from OH
August 22nd, 2009
11:59 pm
Mitch (if I may)–definitely a success. How can anyone (he asks, only half joking) consider going from 90 losses to nearly 90 wins a disappointment?
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
12:00 am
Are the other two bands Hanson and Matchbox 20?
Steve from OH
August 23rd, 2009
12:02 am
Don’t be hatin’ on The Who. Them’s fightin’ words.
Yep…
nolie, really?
Roman Gal
August 23rd, 2009
12:02 am
Seems like all the good artists (bands) have too short a run…
My art professor always said, “If you want to be somebody, you gotta die young!”
nolie
August 23rd, 2009
12:04 am
Don’t be hatin’ on The Who. Them’s fightin’ words. One of the 3 greatest rock bands ever. Those of us of a certain age (me and probably you) know who the other 2 are. (Mr Baseball)
Sorry, we gonna hafta disagree about that. I really never cared much for them at all. Not saying they weren’t great musicians, just never got into their music. Saw them live several times, but never because of them being there IYKWIM.
Steve from OH
August 23rd, 2009
12:05 am
RG–I’d like to be somebody! Maybe I should go get some heroeen…
Head off to The Garden?
(Couldn’t pass up an opportunity to shamelessly post songs I like…)
nolie
August 23rd, 2009
12:07 am
nolie – if you’ve never seen/heard Hank III – check him out (RHR)
thank you hon. I have seen and heard him some, and liked what I heard. I prefer Sr. to either of the progeny. Jr is ok for background beer party music, but not a great fan either.
Kate
August 23rd, 2009
12:07 am
Last night during the rain delay I watched Elvis’ 68 comeback special on youtube. I’d seen parts of it before, but dang, what amazing performances
nolie
August 23rd, 2009
12:07 am
(STEVE)
yup, really…(hangs head in shame)
Steve from OH
August 23rd, 2009
12:09 am
Man nolie, I’ve got the Who right up there with the Stones, the Doors, Zep, etc. on my list of 60’s/70’s rockers…
Oh, and I likes me some Ted Nugent too…
RHR
August 23rd, 2009
12:10 am
I’m with nolie, no disrespect but The Who? Meh. I don’t get it.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 23rd, 2009
12:11 am
Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright is the best 1-2 in baseball, and I stand by it…
Steve from OH
August 23rd, 2009
12:13 am
I think messers. Lincecum and Cain may have something to say about that…
I’d take Haren and (a healthy) Webb over them, too, just off the top of my head.
RHR
August 23rd, 2009
12:14 am
RG – death definitely made some artists more revered but they were damn good to start with. I mean, for every Hank, Janis, Jim, Elvis and Kurt there are a lot of sucky artists who died and no one really cared. I don’t have any examples right now but its true.
Steve from OH
August 23rd, 2009
12:15 am
RHR–don’t you mean that Kurt was a sucky artist too? Right? Right?
nolie
August 23rd, 2009
12:16 am
Oh, and I likes me some Ted Nugent too…(STEVE)
hell yeah, dude could only play about 3 chords, but he done them 3 proud
Paul Lentz
August 23rd, 2009
12:16 am
I think it is safe to say that the division is out of our grasp. Sure, we could win our last 6 games against the Phillies. But realistically, that isnt going to happen. We are 8 games out in the loss column with 39 games left.
However both the Braves and Marlins are 4 games behind the Rockies, with the Giants 2 behind.
I cant imagine a team making the play-offs with a 5 game winning streak being their longest. I’m not sure how to find out what the shortest, longest winning streak a team has had who made the play-offs.
The Braves need to put a 7 or 8 game winning streak soon. The Rockies do not look like they are going to let up. We are going to have to take it from them.
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
12:19 am
Ahh, there’s the wet blanket
Doc Holiday
August 23rd, 2009
12:21 am
What about Lee and AJ Happ?
What about Vazquez and JJ? or Vazquez and Hanson?
RHR
August 23rd, 2009
12:23 am
Nah Steve, I mean, he’s on the lower end of that list but he definitely belongs, IMO.
Steve from OH
August 23rd, 2009
12:26 am
I dunno RHR, never was a fan.
ncgary
August 23rd, 2009
12:26 am
imagine what would happen if everyone stopped paying their mortgages, housing could be dirt cheap and the braves could win the world series , looks like two improbable scenarios . lol
nolie
August 23rd, 2009
12:27 am
dunno RHR, never was a fan. (STEVE)
me neither
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 23rd, 2009
12:29 am
What about Lee and AJ Happ?
What about Vazquez and JJ? or Vazquez and Hanson?
I assume you mean JA Happ, Anyways, Chris and Adam are better they both that you mentioned
Steve from OH
August 23rd, 2009
12:31 am
nolie–a good comp on his guitar skills would be, well, me…
A sucky LH guitar player…can’t hold a candle to anyone that can really handle the instrument. I mean, I can see how some would find his lyrics all artsy and whatever, but IMO it’s just too depressing…
SoonerBrave
August 23rd, 2009
12:31 am
Since we’re talking music now….i have to mention i saw our man David Coverdale (of whitesnake “fame”) at the Denver airport last weekend. Seriously.
I was flying in from atlanta to visit a friend in denver. anyway….he was there heading to who knows where after their aborted show at Red Rocks the night before (apparently his pipes went bad during the show, opening for judas priest).
Im kicking myself for not getting a pic with him, but i didn’t want to be that guy. But it was him….and i was pretty effin pumped to be that close to him! ha!
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 23rd, 2009
12:33 am
Wait hold on, I meant lately, oops, ok here is my statement: “Carpenter and Wainwright are the best baseball 1 – 2 on late.”
While comparing the Cards and Braves rotation, Cards have a better 1 – 2 – 3 but the Braves have a better 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5, which is really what counts (expect in the postseason).
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 23rd, 2009
12:34 am
Edit: OF LATE, I can’t spell of late.
I forget, is Ricky Nolasco really good or really bad against us?
SoonerBrave
August 23rd, 2009
12:37 am
DOB – or whomever is interested in cool music -
Don’t know if any of you are interested in Xavier Rudd, but I saw him in Aspen last weekend as part of my Colorado vaca (yes i went to a rockies game, they thrashed the pirates thurs afternoon, but it was a beautiful setting, fwiw!).
Here’s a clip from the show, it was at the Belly Up in Aspen…very small venue, even more intimate than Smith’s in Atlanta. Good stuff!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx2V-dyWBzo
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
12:42 am
Nolasco has a 4.79 ERA and .312 BAA in 47 career innings against the Braves.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 23rd, 2009
12:46 am
TY, jeffrey d
I have a feeling if the Braves don’t sign LaRoche, I think they’ll get C. Pena
mr baseball
August 23rd, 2009
12:47 am
FWIW:
In a former life, had the pleasure of interviewing Nugent several decades ago. Guy was a hoot and a real trip to converse with. Of course, that was before he veered off to the dark side of the political spectrum and became buddies with Sean Hannity.
Wonder if Hannity has ever heard Nuge play “Stranglehold” or “Wang Dang Sweet Poontang” & whether he would endorse Nugent’s non-political proclivities?
DBT question for DOB:
Not all that familiar with ‘em, but I really like what I’ve heard the few times I’ve caught their act on the tubes (boob and You). Really like their lyrics and music, but the vocals are pretty weak (not bad, just weak), especially Hood.
Was their departed singer/songwriter (Asbill?) a stronger vocalist? Can understand why they haven’t broken through commercially, even though they should be playing to a wider audience…
Braves will be within a game or 2 of the WC by Labor Day. Despite the head scratching pitching decisions by the Decider in the Dugout, still have a good feeling about the team.
Would feel better if Chipper was physically capable of swinging the bat, which he does not appear to be at the moment.
RHR
August 23rd, 2009
12:54 am
I agree about the depressing lyrics and my god just listening to songs like ‘heart shaped box’ drove at least a dozen people to suicide, I’m sure. But I just think he/they were mainstream pioneers for alternative music that he gets on the list, in my book.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 23rd, 2009
12:56 am
Hanson to appear on Baseball tonight, turn on ESPN!
RHR
August 23rd, 2009
12:58 am
By the way, the only reason MFIKY smiled tonight is because he knew he was going to kill the marlins.
TnBrian
August 23rd, 2009
12:58 am
Love Chris Tucker! Friday is still one of the best comedies ever. I don’t even like movies like Rush Hour but I’ve sat through every one of those movies because of him.
Nolasco will get lit up tomorrow but I’m a little worried about Lowe after that meltdown in NY and if he can bounce back. I guess he’s proven to Braves fans that he can so lets all hope that trend continues tomorrow afternoon. And here I am just right down the road from where the Lookouts play and didn’t even go see Miss. and Heyward… DUMB!
SoonerBrave
August 23rd, 2009
1:01 am
RHR –
Those poor Marlins, the didn’t even see it coming……or maybe they did…
TnBrian
August 23rd, 2009
1:02 am
They do have a good point about guys that throw a ‘heavy ball’ and Hanson does seem to throw that.
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2009
1:02 am
TnBrian
Co-Sign
Friday is still The Bomb!
Heath
August 23rd, 2009
1:03 am
VJ -
G/F is in bed….not feeling well.
Just finished watching “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas”….not sure what to think about the ending. I didn’t see the ending coming until about about 10 minutes beforehand, and once I figured out basically what was going to happen…speechless. File it away under “things that make you go, huh.”
TnBrian
August 23rd, 2009
1:04 am
Sick of the Bos/Yanks rivalry? Uhhhh, your timing is way off. We’ve been sick of it for years.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 23rd, 2009
1:11 am
Sick of the Bos/Yanks rivalry? Uhhhh, your timing is way off. We’ve been sick of it for years.
Heres my thought on this… I’m sick of the BoSox/Yanks COVERAGE. MLB should change their schedules for ESPN’s convenience. They are in the same division, thus they will play each other a lot, as they should.
David O'Brien
August 23rd, 2009
1:14 am
Don’t be hatin’ on The Who. Them’s fightin’ words. One of the 3 greatest rock bands ever. — Mr Baseball
Agreed. For straight-ahead rock, no doubt. Only question: Who’s your third, besides the Who and Led Zep? Stones, I’m guessing? (You didn’t say Led Zep, but of course they’re in your threesome, right? Or am I being too presumptious?)
Me, I don’t like separating The Clash from those bands, in terms of genre. Rock is rock. But a lot of people consider The Clash more “punk” than straight-ahead rock, whatever that means.
For me, The Clash is simply one of the five best rock bands of all time, without sub-genres or whatever. And I leave it at that.
In alphabetical order, I’d go Beatles, Clash, Led Zep, Stones, Who.
But it’s so difficult, because again, I just don’t like dividing them into punk, alt-rock, etc. I mean, Velvet Underground, Allman Brothers, Neil and Crazy Horse, Replacements, Radiohead, the Pogues, Sonic Youth, Skynyrd, Drive-By Truckers, Metallica, Jimi Hendrix Experience, R.E.M., Sly & the Family Stone, The Band … on and on. I can’t even get started. Too much.
David O'Brien
August 23rd, 2009
1:16 am
Anyone see Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds yet? It’s received mostly outstanding reviews. Gonna try to see it tomorrow night after the game. Also want to see District 9 real soon.
Greg in TN
August 23rd, 2009
1:21 am
Morning folks…
The Jason Heyward show debuted tonight in Chattanooga as the M-Braves downed the homestanding Lookouts 7-1.
Heyward tripled and drove in a run in the first, reached base on a dropped third strike and on an error, but the buzz in the stands was his play in right. In the home half of the first, with Lookout first baseman Eddy Perez (ironic, isn’t it?) on second, Gabriel Martinez singled to right and Heyward threw out Perez with a laser beam to home, beating Perez to the plate by four steps to end the inning.
In the second inning for the Lookouts, Heyward very nearly had a second outfield assist, however his throw to second was not in time to keep Andrew Lambo from doubling. Heyward was able to erase the baserunner and end the inning by making a diving catch to rob catcher Gabriel Gutierrez of a sure RBI single, then doubling off Lambo off 2nd to end the inning.
Freddie Freeman singled in the 6th and scored a run, however it seemed like he was overmatched at times, especially during his first inning strikeout.
Tim Gustafson got the start for the Braves and went 7.2 strong innings giving up a run on 5 hits while striking out 6 and walking 2. Gustafson’s fastball was in the low 90s for most of the night, but he was able to throw his fastball often while slipping in a change and a slider. He did give up a few well hit balls in the 7th when his fastball stayed up, but have to be pleased with the night he had on the mound. Jeff Lyman pitched the last 1.1 innings to close the game out.
Folks, Heyward is smooth at the plate. Very little wasted motion on his swing, and he moves around the bases effortlessly. He doesn’t have much left to prove in AA, gang.
mr baseball
August 23rd, 2009
1:26 am
Anybody just catch Showalter’s inane realignment bit on Baseball Tonight? There was so much faulty reasoning on his part, it’s hard to cite all of it.
If everybody plays the same schedule, what’s the point of divisions? Yankees-Red Sox, Dodgers-Giants, Cubs-Cards just 6 times each a season? Seriously?
Braves and Rockies in same division? Seriously?
No teams in Florida (he proposes contraction and 4 divisions of 7 teams each)? Seriously?
Wonder what would happen if one of the other guys on the set piped up and said, “Buck, that’s an idiotic idea. Did you really think about that for more than 10 seconds? Get real.”
They just showed 3 of Hanson’s pitches on their “That’s Nasty” segment but whiffed on the 12-to-6 curve he threw (think it was to Ross) that produced a very feeble wave of the bat.
ccrider
August 23rd, 2009
1:43 am
DOB: saw District 9 yesterday with my 26 year olf son. A really good movie, I didn’t feel it was great. It had a really good performance by the main male lead, but a little difficult getting connected to the characters.
mr baseball
August 23rd, 2009
1:51 am
DOB:
1-2-3 (in no particular order):
Who (greatest rock band ever)
Stones (greatest rock & roll band ever)
Beatles (greatest band ever)
Create lots of categories and you can have lots of greatests. Cheap but effective.
Led Zep not quite in their league (IMO) because of lyrical shortcomings and Plant’s vocal stylings, which are more of an acquired taste. Also, admired Page greatly for the sounds he created, but thought he was a little over-rated as a player. Musically, they were as good as it got.
I’ve noticed in all the opining about music, not much love on here for some of the current biggies. Not all that much I like, but there are some bands that are worthy torch carriers for those groups us old farts grew up listening to:
Of the bands you hear on the radio (quit buying music ages ago), Pearl Jam, Green Day, Offspring, Weazer, White Stripes are all worth listening to and their music stands with the best of our misguided youth.
Some of ‘em even have lyrics that might rate a listing in your daily offerings. Gonna run out of Tom Waits songs before too long.
SoonerBrave
August 23rd, 2009
1:55 am
DOB –
Start making room in that group for My Morning Jacket…..if they stay together and follow Jim James’ creative lead…sky’s the limit. Obviously they aren’t in the class of the bands you mentioned….yet….
Ronald Millsaps
August 23rd, 2009
1:56 am
I’m disappointed by Chipper’s recent play at the plate, but I think O’Brien’s (since he likes to throw around last names, haha) making too big a deal of it. In a season of 162 games, it’s unrealistic to expect uniform production all throughout it, and just like it stands to reason that a 12-20 streak over five games isn’t going to stand, the same applies to Chipper’s recent dismal play. In other words, a five-game case sample is too small to make a huge fuss about.
Tommy Hanson really caught my eye tonight when he started the double play in the fifth or sixth inning (maybe even the fourth). I loved it because he showed patience and didn’t rush a throw before throwing to second. He took his time and got an accurate <—throw to second and got the lead <—- runner, which happened to be Hanley Ramirez. Hanson’s strategy obviously was to get an accurate throw and get such a dangerous baserunner off the basepads, in the process viewing the inning-ending double play as a luxury but the Ramirez out and an error-free throw—-which could lead to a horrible inning— as a necessity. Very wise.
Gotta win today. Absolutely got to win today. It’s time we moved past the Marlins and quit acting apologetically about them.
Ronald Millsaps
August 23rd, 2009
2:01 am
By the way, there’s a lot of talk on here about Frank Wren’s “great” moves. I’ll say most of his moves don’t require quotation marks around “great”, but we need to keep this team together and not be willing to cut ties with the Tyler Flowers of the world for one year of return. We desperately need to keep Javier Vazquez on this team.
Ronald Millsaps
August 23rd, 2009
2:06 am
Why do people refer to criticism as “hatred”? That false reference is not only horrible English but also very annoying, and it’s even more annoying when people say “on” after misusing “hate” or “love.”
SoonerBrave
August 23rd, 2009
2:12 am
Ronald Millsaps –
Tyler Flowers? Come on…we’ve already gotten more return on that trade than we could imagine. Vazquez has been great, and by the way he’s under contract for next year so he’s not “one year of return.” He’s either a big part of this rotation next year or a huge trading piece. Either way….Tyler Flowers?? You’re really upset with “cutting ties” with a guy like that for the value of Vazquez?
nolie
August 23rd, 2009
2:13 am
Also want to see District 9 real soon. (DOB)
as I’ve said on here a coupla times District 9 is very good. Haven’t seen Inglorious yet, but looking forward to it. I’ll pass on The Who & The Clash, but Zep and The Stones rock!
nolie
August 23rd, 2009
2:16 am
He doesn’t have much left to prove in AA, gang. (Greg)
I doubt he has much left to prove there either. Move him to AAA and let him see more breaking stuff, then AFL in the fall.
nolie
August 23rd, 2009
2:18 am
Who (greatest rock band ever)
Stones (greatest rock & roll band ever)
Beatles (greatest band ever) (Mr Baseball)
well I agree with The Stone sanyway
nolie
August 23rd, 2009
2:22 am
.Tyler Flowers?? You’re really upset with “cutting ties” with a guy like that for the value of Vazquez? (Sooner)
hard to believe huh? The guy is a DH and not much else though he could be a good hitter. That great AFL season branded him to fans as the next coming of Ted Williams and they don’t wanna let go. The first 2 days after the trade were unbelievable.
Ronald Millsaps
August 23rd, 2009
2:24 am
“sooner”–Yeah, but there were totally-undue talks earlier this season about potentially trading the guy, which would’ve been ludicrous. We have him for next year, sure, and need to keep him, period.
The Rockies annoy me because they really aren’t that good, in my opinion, but they sure win a lot, and they have more of a propensity for winning streaks than we do. (They seem to have about three real winning streaks a year.)
Also, Atlanta has got to take care of business against every opponent and view every game, every play with a sense of urgency. I think this team sometimes lacks short-term goals. Well, we can’t afford to lose focus.
SoonerBrave
August 23rd, 2009
2:31 am
nolie –
Very hard to believe! Yeah, he had a lot of hype coming off that AFL performance, which was perfect b/c it allowed us to get inflated value for him in the vazquez trade. he may work out for them (DH) but he never had a future here at all. just can’t believe someone was lamenting us “cutting ties” with him…..wow.
nolie
August 23rd, 2009
2:39 am
(Sooner)
I was a big supporter of the trade, but I gotta admit that so far we have gotten even better performance from Javy than I expected. I hoped he came over and had a 115-120 ERA+, but he’s having one of his best years…except for W/L record which can’t really be blamed on him.
SoonerBrave
August 23rd, 2009
2:41 am
Ronald –
Can’t disagree with your 224a…..glad we didn’t trade vazauez earlier this season as some suggested. And i hope we keep him long term.
And as crazy as it sounds, i agree with your second paragraph. i don’t know how they keep winning…but they do. i guess that means they really are good, even though a lot of us think otherwise….
“Also, Atlanta has got to take care of business against every opponent and view every game, every play with a sense of urgency”
Yes they do. And i think they have done that, they just lack talent in certain areas to make that happen on every play/every game. Wish that wasn’t true, but it’s what i believe.
Shamus Thacker
August 23rd, 2009
2:45 am
mr baseball : Also, admired Page greatly for the sounds he created, but thought he was a little over-rated as a player.
To say that Jimmy Page was “a little overrated as a player,” is the absolute height of guitar ignorance. Technically and artistically he was/is absolutely the greatest rock guitarist who ever was, or will ever be. Hendrix drew me to the guitar 40-years ago. Page took the instrument to a whole new level. Comparing Page to anyone else is apples and oranges….
Shamus Thacker
August 23rd, 2009
2:47 am
DOB, I’d have to replace The Clash with Pink Floyd in your top five…
SoonerBrave
August 23rd, 2009
2:50 am
nolie-
I didn’t expect this much out of javy either….but i supported the trade as well b/c we didn’t give up any pieces of the future and got a pitcher that, at worst, would be a workhorse (which we desperately needed). Turns out he’s having a career year, despite the misleading W-L record. I’ll take that!
nolie
August 23rd, 2009
2:52 am
Comparing Page to anyone else is apples and oranges… (Shamus)
even Ted Nugent???
Goldenglove002
August 23rd, 2009
2:55 am
Frank Wren has to be rolling over in his sleep right now thinking about what to with Heyward. I didn’t feel like he should be brought up this year, but it might be even more considerable now with the way OF injuries are going.
Shamus Thacker
August 23rd, 2009
2:55 am
nolie, ESPECIALLY Ted Nugent!
wow
August 23rd, 2009
3:08 am
cdog
Omar Infante hit leadoff homer tonight but you said all he does is fail at the plate. Your an idiot hes batting well over 300 just stop commenting you dont know anything.
cdog
August 23rd, 2009
3:12 am
in tommorow’s game, the braves need to put a dagger into the marlins.they need to quit messing around and go a 10-12 game winning streak. chipper needs to step at the pitcher and take his cuts he’s pulling off the ball too much.he is too homerun conscious. if he gets back to driving the ball he will hit better and probably more homers.the rest should quit guessing on pitches so much and just be ready to hit whatever pitch is thrown. the playoffs are ours if we want it bad enough.
Shamus Thacker
August 23rd, 2009
6:42 am
Dayum, nobody’s posted since 3:12. Y’all must be going to church. I should probably pray or talk in tongues or wash my mouth out with soap or something… OK, I’m substituting liquor for soap.
nolie
August 23rd, 2009
6:53 am
OK, I’m substituting liquor for soap. (Shamus)
good idea. however, as further penance you should say three Hail Marys, four Our Fathers, and listen to 2 solid hours of Ted Nugent.
Jim Rockford
August 23rd, 2009
7:15 am
I’m going to go get the Palm Beach Post and read about the game. There should be a few quotes about Hanson’s stuff.
chris from md
August 23rd, 2009
7:30 am
DOB,
Any reason why the Braves can’t option Hanson for the day (much like the did for the Colorado series) to bring up some reinforcement for the bench? B. Jones is swinging a good bat. Then, of course, they would recall Hanson on Tuesday. Thoughts?
Chris from MD
Braveheart
August 23rd, 2009
7:49 am
Because when you send someone down to the minors, they must stay down for 10 days unless someone gets hurt. With the timing of the All Star break, the Braves could afford to send Hanson down for 10 days. They don’t have that luxury now.
Be-little, BeBOLD
August 23rd, 2009
7:49 am
Quick, call Omar and see if we can make another trade with his Mets . . . Chipper needs a change of scenery like Francoeur.
Jim Rockford
August 23rd, 2009
8:09 am
I just read the game story from the Palm Beach Post, and two words were omitted from their coverage of the game. The two words? Tommy and Hanson. Unbelievable.
DOB- You need to remind Capozzi who pitched last night.
Johnbw
August 23rd, 2009
8:34 am
Where can I get a copy of that DBT and Ryan Bingham show? I’ve searched the Austin City Limits and PBS sites and came up with zilch ………
Kate
August 23rd, 2009
8:54 am
DOB-
Who’s in your top 5 artists of all time?
Dawg4Life
August 23rd, 2009
9:02 am
I don’t remember the exact date, but there was a comment mad by Chipper about a month and a half to two months ago that said:
“If I go 0-for or am out of the lineup, or McCann goes 0-for or is out of the lineup, we don’t stand a chance of winning.”
Okay Chipper. The fact of the matter is, you need to go too. Just like Smoltz and just like Glavine. You can’t hit anymore, you get hurt tying your shoe laces, and you have commited twice as many errors this year as you did last year. Get over yourself and realize that you are washed up. If you don’t, you are going to turn into another Brett Favre. Quit while you are ahead.
Supes
August 23rd, 2009
9:02 am
Greg in TN,
Thanks for the report on the M-Braves, Heyward and Freeman.
The concensus has been that Heyward is ready for AAA but Freeman may not be quite as ready and finally hit a level of minor league ball he’s gotta work at a bit more to get promoted. I still like both of them about the same, although Jayson is the fastrack to being up here sometime after July of next year.
nolie,
The deal with Tyler Flowers was that he is a switch hitting Catcher with POWER, legit HR power. Something the Braves have very little as of right now so many people here (including me) questioned giving him away in that trade for Vazquez (although he was the center piece). The thought here was…that Mac could be moved to 1B, and or Flowers could be moved to 1B. That was of course before the emergance of Freddie Freeman as our top legit 1B prospect (who I believe will be a better overall hitter than Flowers, HR be dammed)
Jeff R
August 23rd, 2009
9:03 am
Hope the Bravos take the series today. Where are Friday night’s whiners, by the way? Oh, that’s right. Bravos drop a game and, all of a sudden, season over. Bravos win a game, and the whiners crawl back into their caves.
Hanson is every bit his billing. The guy gets better with every start.
Lew
August 23rd, 2009
9:24 am
Have some of the in game bloggers been listening to Chip Caray too much? That ball Uggla hit in the 9th was ten feet shy of the warning track-a routine fly ball. It wasn’t even close.
Mr. Baseball-Dude, I like Offspring a good bit and White Stripes nowhere near as much, but in the same mention with Zep, the Stones and the Who? Seriously? Really no comparison-they shouldn’t even be in the same conversation-like Rookie ball players playing in the bigs/
richbrave
August 23rd, 2009
9:30 am
JEFF R:
Need this win tonight. Signed WHINER.
Buzzmeat
August 23rd, 2009
9:41 am
Heard good things about both movies ( Inglorious and District 9)
gettotheplayoffs
August 23rd, 2009
9:42 am
FW has done nothing wrong in putting a team on the field that can contend. I would like us to get to the playoffs this season, but if we don’t, will we really be all that disappointed? And with our pitching surplus, how much better will we be in 2010 when we’ll have our power hitter?
Jim Rockford
August 23rd, 2009
9:47 am
Lew- I was watching the marlins telecast and when Uggla hit that ball in the 9th, Marlins broadcaster Tommy Hutton started laughing because he thought Uggla got all of it. It was very happy when the fly ball ran out of gas.
keylargo
August 23rd, 2009
9:52 am
“If I go 0-for or am out of the lineup, or McCann goes 0-for or is out of the lineup, we don’t stand a chance of winning.” claimed quote by Chipper Jones by DawgforLife
Dawg for Life
I’m calling you out on your outrageous comment at 9:02. That “quote from Chipper Jones” never happened and you just made it up. Of course it’s easy to make a liar out of me. Just post when and where it was made and I post an apology to you.
Until then, you’re full of it
Nick in PA
August 23rd, 2009
9:53 am
DOB,
District 9 wont dissapoint. Its pretty ingenious the way things are set up. A must see!
Braveheart
August 23rd, 2009
9:56 am
Lew, that’s nothing new. It’s been going on for years on this blog. If you don’t watch a Braves game for a few weeks, and don’t know quite what Chip or Joe have been saying, you can just read this blog, and find out exactly what they’ve been saying because what they say is mindlessly mimicked over and again by so many of masses. Of course, they don’t credit Joe or Chip when they say it. They just pass it off as their own thoughts. If one ever doubts the ability of the mainstream media to affect the course of political elections, one only need to read this blog to see how the opinions of the masses about certain players or what ails the team can so easily be shaped by the words of Chip, Joe, Boog, DOB, Don, Jim, etc. If you hear a bunch of bloggers go off for weeks about the need to hit the other way or to work counts, you just know Joe is in one of his month long ruts where he can speak of nothing other than hitting the other way or working counts. And alot of times you see the blog get a new whipping boy, and most of the time it’s because Joe has singled out an Andruw, a Frenchy, a KJ or a Yunel as his new whipping boy. But as soon as Joe relents on his whipping boy, the blog relents as well, and starts whupping it up on whomever Joe’s new whipping boy is. It amazes me that Joe has that kind of power over people, but unfortunately there is little doubt that he does.
Lew
August 23rd, 2009
10:13 am
Jim Rockford-I know-I was watching the Marlins’ feed on Extra Innings. I just mentioned Chip because he does it all the time (overestimating fly ball depth). You’d think he had some kind of depth perception problem. I thought the Marlins guys were just Homers like many of the multitude of broadcasters all these venues see fit to put out there. Thought they were wrong, too. Fly balls ten feet shy of the track are not deep fly balls.
Bravehearet-It’s a matter of dilution of talent-just like they’ve been claiming with pitching all these years-due to expansion. Too many announcers, analysts and others who wouldn’t be working MLB if not for Extra Innings, XM and every team having their own TV outlets. Too many semi pros have been drafted into duty. At least Joe and Chip are not as bad as those Dudes from Milwaukee-and I don’t mean Uke. They are brutally bad. But I guess everyone can’t be Vin Scully or Skip.
Lew
August 23rd, 2009
10:15 am
Not to mention the numerous ESPN outlets, MLB Network and others too numerous to mention (or even to remeber).
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 23rd, 2009
10:17 am
Why ESPN sucks and ROY candidates: http://knoble.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/08/why_espn_sucks_2_the_sequel_fe.html
DiamondbackMac
August 23rd, 2009
10:26 am
keylargo
I can’t give you the whole quote, but I’m sure I read the same thing. I believe it was in an AJC story.
randy marsh
August 23rd, 2009
10:30 am
DOB, both movies are outstanding. “Basterds” is hilarious and “District 9″ is a real quality sci-fi movie.
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
10:32 am
Have some of the in game bloggers been listening to Chip Caray too much? That ball Uggla hit in the 9th was ten feet shy of the warning track-a routine fly ball. It wasn’t even close.
haha, listening Chip too much…good one. I guess after MFIKY’s recent woes we were just a little edgy.
David O'Brien
August 23rd, 2009
10:34 am
SoonerBrave: Agree (on My Morning Jacket’s inevitable ascent). Shamus: Respectfully disagree.
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
10:36 am
You’d think he had some kind of depth perception problem
Didn’t Diaz have that problem? Then he got it corrected and now he’s good. So if we get Chip contacts or something, maybe….MAYBE he’ll be entertaining, funny, charming, etc. And maybe he’ll stop saying “rule book double.”
randy marsh
August 23rd, 2009
10:37 am
Jim Rockford, you heard that hack of a broadcaster in 9th as well, huh. I too was very happy to see the ball die out there. Those two call a game like when I respond to a bad a call against my team (whine and cry). The only difference is that I am an annoying homer Atlanta Braves fan, whereas they are supposed to be professional sports broadcasters.
DiamondbackMac
August 23rd, 2009
10:41 am
DOB
Do you remember that quote mentioned in dawgforlife’s 9:02
Greg in TN
August 23rd, 2009
10:47 am
Morning again everyone…
nolie: Agreed. Some time in Gwinnett and the AFL in the fall would be the perfect springboard for Jason to prepare for winning a job with the big club come spring or a promotion mid-season next year.
Supes: I believe Freeman will continue to develop and I’m bullish on his future. It’ll take a little longer for him and I hope he is able to keep it in perspective with how well Heyward is doing and not get discouraged.
Context is your friend
August 23rd, 2009
10:51 am
It was in this story –
http://www.ajc.com/thrashers/content/sports/braves/stories/2009/06/11/pirates_braves.html
and the actual quote was this:
“It’s been the story of our season; it’s nothing new,” third baseman Chipper Jones said. “We go two or three games and hit well, and go two or three games where we don’t.
“If Mac [Brian McCann] is not playing and I go 0-for, we’re in trouble. If I’m not playing and Mac goes 0-for, we’re in trouble.”
Said after Javy pitched a 2 hit, 12 strikeout game, but the braves lost to the pirates 3-1.
DiamondbackMac
August 23rd, 2009
10:57 am
Context is your friend
Thanks for finding that story. I searched and couldn’t. The date of the story is important too. The rest of the lineup is quite different now.
Braveheart
August 23rd, 2009
10:59 am
This decade we’re closing out though has just seemed to be by far the worst decade of the past 50 years in creating immortal movies, songs, musicians, bands, etc. I mean really what’s been the defining movie, musician, song, band of the decade? There really ain’t any. And whatever names folks can struggle to come up with just pale in comparison to the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s.
McFann :Ô:
August 23rd, 2009
11:00 am
Lew But I guess everyone can’t be Vin Scully or Skip.
…or Boog.
fastasballs
August 23rd, 2009
11:04 am
The Braves really need a W today. The Giants should win today, but if not the Braves would fall 5 out in the WC with a loss. The Braves need to run off some victories over the next week to close the gap with the Rockies while they have a solid week of games against the Dodgers & Giants.
After that the Rockies play 13 in a row against cupcakes. Mets, D Backs, Reds & Padres. The first 9 of those games are at home. Even with losing Cook they should mop that group up to the tune of 9-4, maybe better. The Braves face the Marlins, Reds, Astros, & Cards in that same span.
The Braves have their work cut out for them, that’s for sure. It’s still possible, but it’s looking like the Braves are going to have to play well above their heads the last month unless the Rockies or Phillies implode.
Lew
August 23rd, 2009
11:07 am
McFann-Yeah, Boog is all right. I like all the Braves’ guys-even Chip. Hell, if nothing else, he’s a fellow UGA alum and remembers my Athens artwork. That gets him a small pass from me-but he ain’t his Pop or Grandad.
McFann :Ô:
August 23rd, 2009
11:08 am
Jurrjens4NLCY I assume you mean JA Happ
No, he means JAY Happ.
McFann :Ô:
August 23rd, 2009
11:10 am
Lew–
Boog and Joe are my favorite…they’re a good team.
That’s cool that Chip remembers your artwork!
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
11:10 am
haha, or Boog
DiamondbackMac
August 23rd, 2009
11:11 am
Lew
if nothing else, he’s a fellow UGA alum
I just knew that they had to teach at least one thing well at UGA. Now I know what it is, art.
McFann :Ô:
August 23rd, 2009
11:13 am
jeffrey d–
Hey, Boog’s the man.
CW
August 23rd, 2009
11:13 am
Lew,
Late 70’s, early 80’s I remember Skip making a call like “fly ball, deep left field, way back, shortstop has it”. Braves were really bad back then and Skip was trying to be funny. No idea what Chip is trying to do with his calls like that.
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
11:18 am
I completely agree McFann…I love Boog and his dry sense of humor. He works so great with Joe.
Just found your “…and Boog” statement pretty funny for some reason.
siskel_god
August 23rd, 2009
11:18 am
Good stuff DOB, I said just before the all star break that Esco was our best player this year and he seems to be living up to it now that this trade stuff is in the rearview mirror. I just checked some stats and it just solidified my thinking that the Braves go as CJ goes. I new he had played more than usual this year but I did not know that he led the team in games played. That is impressive considering the last couple of years, now I know he has fewer ab’s than Laroche, Mclouth, and Esco but BC has taken him out of most of the games that are outta hand. Point is his numbers may be down, but just having him in the lineup makes everybody more comfortable and confident. We definitely need Martin back soon but Omar is still real good. Regarding the article about Hanson and the ROY award, I hate to say it but he is gonna get hosed. Jeff Francoeur got hosed in 05′ when he had comparable offensive numbers to Ryan Howard and had incredible defense compared to Howards putrid defense in almost 20 less games. Last year Jair Jurrjens didn’t even get a good look because Geo Soto played for the Cubbies. Point is, the Phils are espn’s darlings now and Happ has had a good year and is gonna be a real good player, but Tommy is clearly the more dominating pitcher and any team would take Hanson over Happ for the future.
Lew
August 23rd, 2009
11:23 am
DBack Mac-Actually, I did my Masters in Art History-had thoughts of finishing my PhD and teaching-then figured out I wouldn’t be making any more money than doing my own artwork (always claimed the best time to buy a painting was when the electric bill was due-”How much you want for that?” “I’ll take $149.72, thanks.”).
They have a great marketing ResearchDepartment and are one of the best for Higher Ed Administration and STudent Personnel.
McFann :Ô:
August 23rd, 2009
11:24 am
jeffrey d–
Yeah, they’re a great team–they’ll be doing the game today!
Just found your “…and Boog” statement pretty funny for some reason.
Thanks!
dogsbrekky
August 23rd, 2009
11:26 am
Lowe to step up toda big time, Braves 6-1 over the fishy fishy fishy fish……….
RHR
August 23rd, 2009
11:30 am
The weather is so nice today Lowe won’t even start sweating til the 5th.
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
11:31 am
Hopefully DOB’ll write something about Lowe not being able to bounce back.
It worked for Escobar last night.
…but not for Chipper, so who knows.
McFann :Ô:
August 23rd, 2009
11:32 am
RHR–
The weather is BEAUTIFUL! This is one time when I wish they were on at 8 so we could go out back and play some catch this afternoon!
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
11:32 am
The weather is so nice today Lowe won’t even start sweating til the 5th.
I doubt it. Lowe probably sweats while making a snow angel.
Steve from OH
August 23rd, 2009
11:33 am
Also, admired Page greatly for the sounds he created, but thought he was a little over-rated as a player.
Oh man, no way. Page is a tremendous player. If anyone’s a little overrated as a player, it’s Hendrix (but he’s still a helluva player, don’t get me wrong).
BravoMan
August 23rd, 2009
11:35 am
So I’ve been at welcome week in college for about a week now and I didnt realize how hard it would be to follow my team. Meeting new ppl is a full time job. Gonna try and watch Lowe today though. Go Bravos!!!
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
11:35 am
Hendrix was just good all around. Good player, good voice, good charisma. And a lefty to boot.
fastasballs
August 23rd, 2009
11:36 am
Same outfield for today as last night? Some of the walking wounded need to get better in a hurry. It’s bad enough having Church in center, but Gorecki? Oh my
McFann :Ô:
August 23rd, 2009
11:37 am
jeffrey d I doubt it. Lowe probably sweats while making a snow angel.
Supes
August 23rd, 2009
11:37 am
fastballs, not trying to be a smart a&& but when can a team really use a “loss” by your logic that the Braves really need to win today
You need to be winning every game (you won’t be), but you have to go with that mindset.
Hell, even a last place team like the Nats needs to win.
6-4-3
August 23rd, 2009
11:38 am
Lowe has to earn his money today. I expect him to come up big. He’s supposed to be a second half big time type pitcher, a playoff type pitcher. Prove it.
McFann :Ô:
August 23rd, 2009
11:39 am
BravoMan I didnt realize how hard it would be to follow my team.
Aw, man, don’t fill our heads with those collage horror stories or some of us will never even take the SAT!
McFann :Ô:
August 23rd, 2009
11:40 am
jeffrey d Hopefully DOB’ll write something about Lowe not being able to bounce back.
Maybe he cann add a little something about BMac’s August numbers as well…?
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
11:44 am
Aw, man, don’t fill our heads with those collage horror stories or some of us will never even take the SAT!
I remember one time I made a collage at Camp Crystal Lake, and it kept coming out at night to kill my friends one by one.
RHR
August 23rd, 2009
11:45 am
Steve Hummer wrote a story on Lowe and LaRoche’s problems with ADHD…worth a read, especially if you’re Tomahawkin and think ADD has nothing to do with attention LOL.
http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/baseball-adhd-link-two-braves-121927.html
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2009
11:46 am
Lowe’s Head is on the line…
He will go 7 strong and the braves win 5-2 “Bank On It!”
For Lowe’s sake at least. If he gets Slapped today you can bet your bottom dollar that he will be the blog’s whipping boy…
DiamondbackMac
August 23rd, 2009
11:46 am
Lew
UGA is a fine school I was just joking.
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
11:49 am
I like how Tomahawkin posted RIGHT after RHR said that
McFann :Ô:
August 23rd, 2009
11:49 am
jeffrey d–
AAAA!!
Gonna go play with the Gerbil…BBIALW…
BravoMan
August 23rd, 2009
11:50 am
McFann,
Ha it’s gonna be tough to balance Braves, studies, and friends but if I can do it anyone can.
fastasballs
August 23rd, 2009
11:54 am
Supes, I think I explained the logic fairly well in my post. Every win counts the same in the standings, but some wins can count a lot more to the team’s psyche especially this point in the season.
By winning they pass the Marlins in the standings, gain a game on the Giants or Rockies & carry some momentum into the Padres series. A loss means they lose ground to two teams they are chasing in the WC & may erode a little confidence.
That’s just the way I see things.
semiballcoach
August 23rd, 2009
11:54 am
shamus
get you some zeppelin boots and listen to the un-studio-ized page, he was very sloppy… somehow, bowing a guitar for 30 minutes during dazed and confused makes one a guitar legend
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2009
11:54 am
RHR
lol, If You Think I have ADHD now, you should see me the final 2 weeks of the season and the last time we were in the playoffs…
I know plenty of people who pop Adderall in college during exams time…
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
11:55 am
Ha it’s gonna be tough to balance Braves, studies, and friends but if I can do it anyone can.
I did it. But all the way back in 2002, the Braves were leading by such huge margins that games didn’t matter much in August and September.
Then they were out in the playoffs so quickly you didn’t even have to miss a class.
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2009
11:55 am
Jeffrey D
What a coincidence Huh…?
Lew
August 23rd, 2009
11:56 am
DBack-I know. I never take offense when people rip on schools. Don’t get me started on them Damned Gators and their Institute of Higher Idiocy.
Braveheart
August 23rd, 2009
11:56 am
Here’s the thing about college: They’re mostly reading the same books in the Ivy League schools as they are in any other college, and the professors all mostly suck, except for the handful you end up really liking even though your friends think those professors suck too. It’s not the school or the professors. You get out of it what you put into it. And if all you get out of it is how to party, network, socialize and live on your own, you’re still better off for having gone ’cause it often seems those skills are just as important or more in the real world as your knowledge and ability to do your job.
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
11:57 am
Speaking of college and the Braves, one of my favorite Sanford Stadium memories was when the Braves were leading the Cubs in the playoffs one year. They announced the score over the PA and everyone in Sanford proceeded to do the Tomahawk Chop.
It was like two beautiful worlds were colliding.
Lew
August 23rd, 2009
11:58 am
Tomahawkin-The didn’t have Aderil (sp) when I was in school. Then it was Ritalin (white crosses). People used to eat them like M&M’s to study for finals. Didn’t have to worry about the Braves in the playoffs back then.
SoonerBrave
August 23rd, 2009
11:59 am
Braveheart-
Well said, agree with you 100%
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2009
12:03 pm
LEW
People still Pop Ritalin like M&M’s Nothings Changed
Hydrocodone (Sp) Is pretty hot on the streets at parties as well as your other recreational drugs…Like Zany Bars, Ex, etc…
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2009
12:06 pm
Braveheart
Co Sign as well
I was naive about the party scene til I went to college and started Kicking it With Football players and Frat Guys…
Lingerie Parties Rule…You haven’t lived til you’ve gone to one of those
Add to that the “Principals and School Girls” Parties are off da chain as well…!
woogidy
August 23rd, 2009
12:06 pm
My wife and I went to P-tree Tavern last night. JJ was there, and took a picture with us too. He’s a pretty cool dude. A bunch of Marlins players were there too, Uggla, Coghlan, Pinto, Hanley Ramirez, and I think Paulino. I talked to Uggla, who said “I haven’t done sh*t against them this year” in reference to the Braves. It was a fun night. Glad we got the picture. Go Braves
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2009
12:07 pm
I’m not sure how it is now, but it used to be easy to Get Ped’s/Growth Hormone 5 years ago when I was in College in S. Florida…
dogsbrekky
August 23rd, 2009
12:08 pm
Steve OH – Hendrix was a freaky talented guy, rh guitar played lh upside down and he played lead, rhythym at once, just a freak of nature…
Braveheart – the purpose of college is to learn how to learn, anything additional is a bonus. I think of the 1000s of hours I studied and I think most of my knowledge when I worked as an engineer was self taught “on the job”. However, that which i gained at college gave me the nouse to know how to learn and where to look for information to learn more… if that makes sense
jim
August 23rd, 2009
12:14 pm
Jeff Francouer was tailing off at the end of his rookie year, and Howard was getting better. Howard deserved the honor as their subsequent careers has shown. I agree that Hanson is the better long-term prospect, but right now Happ has slightly better numbers. If Hanson is to overtake Happ, the Braves will have an opportunity to readjust those number in their next two meetings with the Phils.
The ROY does not always go to the best long-term player. In 1954 Wally Moon beat out Hank Aaron for the honor, and in ‘95 Nomo beat out Chipper. Fred Lynn beat out his teammate, Jim Rice, in their rookie year (and was MVP also), and didn’t Joe Charboneau win the award?
Ashley
August 23rd, 2009
12:20 pm
As a special education teacher (and mother of an autistic child), I absolutely loved the story about Lowe and LaRoche and their ADHD. I’m not going to get into any of the politics of it. I just thought it was very well-written. And kudos to both Lowe and LaRoche for going public with their situation.
What DOES drive me crazy (slightly off topic) are parents whose kids have meds, have been told to use them, but don’t. Mondays are hell at school from all the kids who were off their meds all weekend. Just my thoughts.
PWHjort
August 23rd, 2009
12:25 pm
I feel like smaller colleges encourage original thought more. But you’re mostly right, Braveheart.
DiamondbackMac
August 23rd, 2009
12:26 pm
Lew
Even though I live in NW FL, I’m a Bama fan. Raised in south AL.
jeffrey d
August 23rd, 2009
12:26 pm
JJ the pitcher or JJ the fat guy PTV hired to yell at us?
Ashley
August 23rd, 2009
12:28 pm
Jeffrey d,
LOL!
Braveheart
August 23rd, 2009
12:30 pm
Ashley, is it just because they were off their meds all weekend, or because their parents just let the kids lay about the house all weekend getting no exercise while they loaded the kids up with sugar and all other kinds of crappy food so that their brain chemistry goes haywire with all the chemicals being dumped into it, and their bodies never flush it out with sweat and good ole fun, play, and exercise?
Obviously, alot of people legitimately have ADHD, and do need meds like Lowe and Laroche, but I do believe it is very often overdiagnosed and overmedicated, especially in children when better parenting, more stability, more structure, more exercise, better nutrition could fix what appears to be an ADHD problem, or at least mitigate the symptoms of it.
DiamondbackMac
August 23rd, 2009
12:31 pm
Lew
A few days ago I was driving home from Pensacola listening to a Braves game on the radio when I realized that I was on Don Sutton highway passing through his hometown, Molino, FL.
David O'Brien
August 23rd, 2009
12:35 pm
LINE ‘EM UP
1. Infante (LF)
2. KJ (2B)
3. Chipper
4. McCann
5. LaRoche
6. Escobar
7. Diaz
8. Gorecki (CF)
9. Lowe
Ashley
August 23rd, 2009
12:35 pm
Braveheart,
Obviously I can’t speak for EVERY ADHD kid out there, and I’m sure your scenario is correct in many cases. But I know several students who told me, “I didn’t take my medication this weekend/last night/yesterday. My mom never gave it to me.” One kid became so good at passing the buck that he started blaming ANY social or academic faux pas on the fact that “well, I didn’t have my medication today.”
True story.
David O'Brien
August 23rd, 2009
12:36 pm
When John Baker struck out to end last night’s game, did anyone notice whether David Ross turned and fist-bumped the ump?
Steve from OH
August 23rd, 2009
12:37 pm
I like that lineup…
Cheese
August 23rd, 2009
12:38 pm
Like the lineup except I would switch McCann and LaRoche
Heath
August 23rd, 2009
12:38 pm
The lineup isn’t the worse thing… but I would move around the 4/5/6 guys, take the current 4/5/6 guys and move them to 5/6/4
Steve from OH
August 23rd, 2009
12:38 pm
Ashley–kids are clever. Gotta give ‘em credit sometimes…
Cheese
August 23rd, 2009
12:39 pm
And obviously would rather have Prado and McClouth in there but alas its not possible
PWHjort
August 23rd, 2009
12:39 pm
There’s a line-up I can get behind. GO BRAVES.
David O'Brien
August 23rd, 2009
12:39 pm
Prado’s feeling better, though still having slight headaches when he wakes. But medication is beginning to work, or so it seems, at least. He was going to take BP at about 70 percent in indoor cage right before game today, then maybe take infield and everything on Tuesday. Still no target date for return, but I’d guess it could be during Padres series….
Garret said his hip/back (that joint there in right side) is feeling better and he’s aiming for Tuesday return. He, too, was going to hit before game.
It’s family day here, so Braves didn’t take BP or anything before game. Had all their kids and wives on the field right up to 90 minutes before game.
DiamondbackMac
August 23rd, 2009
12:41 pm
Lew
Just up Highway 29 (Don Sutton Hwy) from Molino is Century, FL, the hometown of Buck Showalter, where they have a park named after him.
Ashley
August 23rd, 2009
12:43 pm
Steve from OH,
I have never allowed my child to use his disability as an excuse. And I’m proud of that. We’ve told him that yes, he has autism (actually asperger’s but more people are familiar with autism) but he’s still responsible for his own choices. It would have been so easy to let society write him a blank check in sympathy (”Oh it’s not HIS fault!”) But that wouldn’t help him long term.
JBoog1285
August 23rd, 2009
12:44 pm
DOB, what do you think of this? When McLouth and Prado comes back healthy, would we consider something like this against lefties?
1. Infante LF
2.Prado 2B
3. Jones 3B
4. LaRoche 1B / McCann C
5. Escobar SS
6. McCann C / LaRoche 1B
7. McLouth CF
8. Diaz RF
That way you give Nate the opp. to drive in some runs and still have Infante at the top, where he has been successful this year. Thoughts?
Mixxo
August 23rd, 2009
12:46 pm
John Kruk says, we’re “…the team to watch in the WC race.”
What’s he smokin’?
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2009
12:46 pm
Why O Why is B-Macc Hitting 4th…?
Bobby’s first dumb move of the day…
Furman Bitcher
August 23rd, 2009
12:48 pm
Jon Kruck just said he thinks the Braves should not only be in the lead but also be in a battle with Philly for the division but he cant figure out why they are not there. Hmmmmm. Wonder why……. I will give you one guess.
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2009
12:49 pm
Diamondback Mac
I thought Don Sutton was from Dothan Al…?
Or did he just go to College There…?
Furman Bitcher
August 23rd, 2009
12:52 pm
Tomahawkin I couldnt agree with you more. A 2 yr old would put Adam in that spot.
Furman Bitcher
August 23rd, 2009
12:55 pm
OK times up. The reason is that dolt of a manger that we have that keeps guys like Kelly Johnson in the line up for half a season when Prado is there, keeps running a pinch hitter out there that wouldnt make most AA teams & making a line up with his current top power threat not in the 4 hole. That is why we are 4 back in the WC.
pryguy
August 23rd, 2009
12:59 pm
When does McLouth return?
DiamondbackMac
August 23rd, 2009
1:02 pm
Tomahawkin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Sutton
brian
August 23rd, 2009
1:04 pm
DOB – this reference is going to hurt you, but for the Braves, today is another turning point. A fork stuck in the road.
Today the Braves can move into 2nd place by themselves in the East and 3rd in the Wild Card standings. They will also either gain a game on the Rockies or get one game closer to 2nd in the Wild Card Race Giants. They will also take 2 out of 3 against a prime competitor such as the Marlins while missing multiple starters due to injury.
A huge game today at Turner Field (I still want to say Atlanta Fulton County Stadium)
Mixxo
August 23rd, 2009
1:07 pm
pryguy – @12:59
Hopefully not this year. We need hitters…..not hurters.
brian
August 23rd, 2009
1:09 pm
Hopefully McLouth’s injury will not be a nagging one now that the Braves have put him on the shelf for 2 weeks. If it does become an injury that keeps him out, Gorecki is not an option as an everyday CF. Where do the Braves go? I would assume that would put Church in CF long term with Diaz in RF and Anderson in LF. Would Schafer be an option as a sometimes starter, backup OF, defensive replacement in the OF?????
McFann :Ô:
August 23rd, 2009
1:09 pm
Dumb lineup…
BravoMan Ha it’s gonna be tough to balance Braves, studies, and friends but if I can do it anyone can.
Perhaps…But I’m not sure I’ll live through four years of missing some of the Braves in April, May, August, and September!
Still got some time to figure that out, though, LOL…
jeffrey d But all the way back in 2002, the Braves were leading by such huge margins that games didn’t matter much in August and September.
“Didn’t matter”? You’re kidding, right?
If I’m in danger of missing the first 5 minutes of a game, I go into panic-mode. You oughta see me at Costco one night a month…starts getting close to seven and it’s watch-checking, walking faster…and there are always long lines at that place ’cause they only have about 3-4 lanes open.
I’m really pathetic.
Sammy Kershaw
August 23rd, 2009
1:10 pm
Tomahawkin,
Sutton is from Clio, a small town in south alabama. I am actualy from Dothan, but pretty much anybody from the south east of Montgomery is labeled “from Dothan” due to the lack of any other halfway significant towns, that anyone has heard of, in the area.
David O'Brien
August 23rd, 2009
1:12 pm
Mr Baseball: Was still waking up and running late when I replied to your music comment this morning.
Here’s better response, now that I’m at ballpark and not hurrying to get here:
You mentioned current bands and named a few you thought I might try, etc. Hey, there are plenty of great current bands and bands of the past decade or two (like Pearl Jam, which you mentioned; but I sure don’t put Offspring among the great ones).
Dude, you should listen to some Spoon, Black Keys, My Morning Jacket, Wilco, Calexico, Kings of Leon, Son Volt, the aforementioned Drive-By Truckers, Son Volt, Art Brut, Handsome Furs, Grizzly Bear, Heartless Bastards, Mastodon, Bon Iver, Dinosaur Jr., Rage Against the Machine, North Mississippi Allstars, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Black Lips, Deerhunter, Dead Prez, and so many more … And there are dozens of terrific, current solo artists in the rock/country/soul/rap genres, from James McMurtry to Steve Earle, Ryan Bingham to M.I.A, Hayes Carll to James Hand, Cat Power to M. Ward, Richard Buckner to Josh Rouse, Neko Case to Mos Def, Steve Wynn to Josh Ritter, Sharon Jones to Kanye West, Greg Brown to Jamey Johnson, Dwight Yokum to Hank III, etc, etc.
I do agree with you on White Stripes. And Jack White’s side projects are also strong.
Shamus Thacker
August 23rd, 2009
1:15 pm
Is Bobby stubborn? 1-billion jaggazzez in a straw/hay vote, would UNANIMOUSLY have LaRoche at cleanup today. Bobby? Newp… Uh-Uh…. Naw-Naw……..
Crotchrocket
August 23rd, 2009
1:15 pm
DOB-
Saw Inglorious Basterds on Friday night. Great flick and lives up to the hype. You can definately tell it is a Tarantino movie!
McFann :Ô:
August 23rd, 2009
1:15 pm
10 more minutes? Dangit…
Oklahomabrave
August 23rd, 2009
1:16 pm
DOB, great line about Baker!!!
mike28212
August 23rd, 2009
1:19 pm
DOB – great list as always of current bands that are producing amazing music. I’m going to see DBT this coming Friday and Saturday at the Visulite Theater here in Charlotte. It’s a converted movie theater that holds maybe 600-700 folks. Very intimate venue with great sound.
Shamus Thacker
August 23rd, 2009
1:20 pm
Amid the jeers I’m sure to receive, I love Kid Rock’s stuff.
I’m a high-energy rock kinda guy.
The Kid Rock admission proves I’m not a liar, that’s a plus I guess…
Shamus Thacker
August 23rd, 2009
1:22 pm
Some folks would have ZZ Top in top-5. I’d have em in top-10.
McFann :Ô:
August 23rd, 2009
1:24 pm
When John Baker struck out to end last night’s game, did anyone notice whether David Ross turned and fist-bumped the ump?
Haha! No, that would have only happened if Billy the Kid woulda been there.
Shamus Thacker
August 23rd, 2009
1:26 pm
I love Rage Against The Machine’s stuff too. Too bad they split.
pryguy
August 23rd, 2009
1:28 pm
Mixxo,
Doesn’t really make sense to poke fun at an all-star caliber center fielder with great range. Clearly your opinions seem to suffer from the negativity which encompasses your life.
David O'Brien
August 23rd, 2009
1:28 pm
Heyward is 6-for-39 with one homer in his last 10 games, down to .340 now. (Nice to be able to say “down to” .340, ain’t it? Still, he was well over .400 a couple weeks ago)
Shamus Thacker
August 23rd, 2009
1:29 pm
Had one of the RATM “Nuns With Guns” T-shirts, but left if creekside…
RHR
August 23rd, 2009
1:29 pm
Oh shamus… Pink floyd was bad enough but coping to being a kid rock Fan will bury you round these parts.
The weather my lord this weather! I am cold in short sleeves.
Lew
August 23rd, 2009
1:29 pm
DBack-Bama, huh? You and Braveheart. I’m still smating from that whup[pin they laid on my Dawgs last year.
Tomahawkin-Even the drugs have changed in the past 30 or so years. Back in my day, it was Smoke, Coke and Acid-occasionally some downers. There was no EX, crack, or any of the designer stuff. They did have good pharmaceutical speed, though-the real Black Beauties (RJS). That’s REALLY what everyone wanted top study for finals-problem was it wired you way too much. Ritalin was much milder-kept you awake without really speeding.
Soph
August 23rd, 2009
1:30 pm
Very pretty weather. I like.
Mixxo
August 23rd, 2009
1:31 pm
This alt-country stuff or whatever you call it….can take a hike. I like McMurtry though, did monitors for him a few years back. Good stuff.
Mixxo
August 23rd, 2009
1:32 pm
pryguy –
You know about my life?
Heath
August 23rd, 2009
1:32 pm
Prado and KK having some fun in the dugout….
Mixxo
August 23rd, 2009
1:33 pm
pryguy –
I wasn’t “poking fun” chief……I was dead serious.
Firetheoldfool
August 23rd, 2009
1:34 pm
DOB, like your top 5 bands, I think 20 yrs. from now consensus will be holding U2 in that regard.
RHR
August 23rd, 2009
1:34 pm
Watching this one with my hank williams loving ww2 vet granddaddy and my sick uncle. The commentary in this room can match this blog commentary any day lol.
Soph
August 23rd, 2009
1:35 pm
Yeah, I love seeing Prado mess with those handshakes/high fives of his. I think he does a different one with each teammate too.
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2009
1:35 pm
Game Time…
I hope the Awfense keeps being aggressive on the basepaths like they were last night with a few exceptions…
It seems like we hit better when our runners are baggressive and force the issue rather than sit back and play for the 3-run homer which results in DP’s
pryguy
August 23rd, 2009
1:35 pm
Seems apparent with your comment on McLouth you don’t appreciate his abilities. Which to me is absurd. It appears people who do write on this blog and claim to be a fan of this club use them to take out their aggression and frustrations on a baseball team trying to do their job and win baseball games.
Steve from OH
August 23rd, 2009
1:35 pm
U2? Ugh. Just…ugh.
Firetheoldfool
August 23rd, 2009
1:36 pm
Braves wifes in a line. Yowza!
Mixxo
August 23rd, 2009
1:36 pm
“Wife shot!”
Must be chilly down on the field.
TPM
August 23rd, 2009
1:36 pm
They gave David Ortiz a lot of press for having a slow start in Boston. He has more home run and RBI than Oblique Jones.
David O'Brien
August 23rd, 2009
1:37 pm
Game time temp: 76
Gotta love it
Shamus Thacker
August 23rd, 2009
1:37 pm
Pink Floyd is one of my absolute favorites RHR, and “Brain Damage” one of my fave songs. “Time” is a fave song too… Gotta mention “Wish You Were Here.” DOB polly likes “Have A Cigar,” though he’s a Pink hater… lol
Jeff321
August 23rd, 2009
1:37 pm
I knew Chipper would have an error today!
Steve from OH
August 23rd, 2009
1:37 pm
Great camera work there…
TPM
August 23rd, 2009
1:38 pm
Another Error Chipper
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2009
1:38 pm
Nice DP, Keep em coming!
Heath
August 23rd, 2009
1:38 pm
Scored a hit…. I guess it was….
At least Escobar can field. :/
RemoW
August 23rd, 2009
1:38 pm
Ok lay off Pink Floyd, Prior to Roger Waters leaving they are the best group of the era. Nobody did or has done what they did. You have to give a large amount of credit to them over the fact that “Dark Side Of The Moon” does not sound dated.
Listen to Zep or the Doors and it screams late 60’s and 70’s. Floyd stands alone.
David Gilmour’s latest album “On An Island.” Is fantastic (Only Gilmour solo album I liked.) Very Floydesq.
Hurricane Corky
August 23rd, 2009
1:39 pm
What happened to dead-cen