(Staff writer Carroll Rogers is filling in for David O’Brien during this Florida Marlins series.) Miami – Well, technically at the moment I’m in Fort Lauderdale, but I don’t want to confuse. Getting ready to pack up and head over to Land Shark Stadium and see what’s what, as we pick up the reins from David O’Brien (hint) after his coverage of a disappointing weekend in Philly.
I was watching the end of the game last night, and that one seventh inning lapse kind of makes you realize how little can separate you in winning and losing a key series and how interesting it is that the ball found the two seemingly weak links in the Braves defense – Chipper Jones and Garret Anderson.
Not that either play was simple and not that either one of those guys is not capable of making really good defensive plays. But neither is what they used to be defensively – that’s an assumption I make with Garret because I didn’t get to see him much with the Angels – and it hurt there.
There were other chances to win the game, and I’m not throwing complete blame there. It’s just interesting to me how sometimes weaknesses can bubble up at the worst possible time.
Hudson awaits
I figured I’d be blogging on Tim Hudson’s return, this fair afternoon. (Well, hot, sticky, muggy, humid, typical South Florida is more like it.) With all the nagging injuries of late, that was pushed back to tomorrow, so we’ll wait right along with Hudson.
I’m sure after all this, he’s itching pretty good to get out there. And it’ll be interesting to see if Kenshin Kawakami is thrown off by being told he’d be skipped and now being sent out to pitch tonight. Maybe, just maybe, he’ll have a little something to prove after the Braves were planning to skip him. And maybe that outweighs having his routine altered. We shall see. He has a tough matchup in Josh Johnson, whom the Braves were fortunate to miss last series in Atlanta.
Johnson is 13-3 with a 3.04 ERA on the season and 3-1 with a 3.82 ERA in August. Looking for a chink in the armor? Maybe this: Johnson gave up four runs twice in his past five starts, something he hadn’t done since April 18.
We should also get some information on Nate McLouth, who was scheduled to have an MRI on his left hamstring today after his setback Saturday in Mississippi.
Center field seems a little precarious right now for the Braves and it will be interesting to see what they do with September call-ups to remedy that, if possible.
September call-ups
First things first. I’m not sure what that means for Jason Heyward, but my hunch would be he’s not among the call-ups tomorrow. He’s been out with a heel injury – he hasn’t played since last Tuesday. He’d cooled back off, going 5-for-his-last-34 (.147) which means now he’s just semi-mortal after going off the charts to begin his stint at Class AA Mississippi.
I’m told his heel is doing much better and he should be ready to play in the next day or so. I’m just not sure the Braves would put anything else on him right now.
So who will they bring up? Well, let’s think out loud for a second. Their two hottest guys in Gwinnett right now are both shortstops – Diory Hernandez (.325 in his past 10 games, hitting .347 in Gwinnett on the season) and Chris Burke, who also plays second base (who snapped a 12-game hitting streak on Sunday, hitting .320 in that time, and is hitting .291 in 66 games for Gwinnett).
Then there’s always second baseman Brooks Conrad, who showed what he’s capable of at the big league level when he hit .344 in 14 games when Kelly Johnson first went on the disabled list, with a double, two triples, two home runs and eight RBIs. He’s hitting .237 in his past 10 games for Class AAA Gwinnett.
I can see Bobby Cox wanting a third catcher, so you probably bring up Clint Sammons, despite his .217 average.
With Adam LaRoche sore, it might not be a bad idea to bring up Barbaro Canizares. He’s hitting .296 on the season with 12 homers and 75 RBIs. It probably wouldn’t hurt to have Gregor Blanco as an extra center fielder, but he’s had an off-year at the plate, hitting .229. And is it time to bring up Brandon Jones? He’s hit .205 in his last 10 games but .279 overall.
And folks, that’s not even talking about pitchers. Jo-Jo Reyes is 3-2 with a 3.16 ERA but you don’t need him as a starter. Vladimir Nunez, Luis Valdez and Mariano Gomez all have decent numbers. Maybe you choose someone from in there.
You want to add pieces that help you make a run these last four weeks, but you also don’t want to totally decimate Gwinnett, which has a legitimate shot to make the playoffs.
So while I pack up my computer and head for Land Shark (oh my), maybe you guys can discuss. More when I know it!
1,306 comments Add your comment
McFann Ô
August 31st, 2009
3:06 pm
Thanks for the new Blog, Ms. Rogers!
cabravesfan–
Hey, cut me some slack…was a rough weekend for us BMac fanns (again, right?). Being one yourself, you should know these things…
Hurricane Corky
August 31st, 2009
3:07 pm
Cox/Norton 2012
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
August 31st, 2009
3:07 pm
Thanks for the blog, CR.
Royals about to extend Dayton Moore. Expect a Frenchy signing after the Mets DFA him.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/1416151.html
Knock Knock
August 31st, 2009
3:08 pm
Plumber
Daslied
August 31st, 2009
3:08 pm
For the naysayers – it could be worse. We could’ve not promoted Frank Wren, and been on the verge of extending Dayton Moore’s contract for 5 MORE YEARS.
Yikes.
Cheese
August 31st, 2009
3:09 pm
Conrad, Canizares, Hernandez, Jones and Jo-Jo (in bull-pen) for sure I’d hope
atlbravesfan44
August 31st, 2009
3:09 pm
If I may choose 5, I’ll take Conrad, Nunez, Valdez, Sammons, and I guess B Jones. Despite the last 10 games, his power has improved a bit in recent weeks.
PWHjort
August 31st, 2009
3:12 pm
I’d be beyond furious if I were a Royals fan.
O'Brien
August 31st, 2009
3:12 pm
Carroll,
I wonder if any of these callups would replace Greg Norton as the pinch hitter? (Greg has hit .138 for the year).
As for this series, I would like to see the Braves win at least 3 of 4 (although they are 5-5 in their last 10 games).
cabravesfan
August 31st, 2009
3:13 pm
RHR-
Another fire started last night- brings the total up to 6 in the last week or so (most are contained by now)- the really big one doubled in size last night (85,000 acres and counting last I heard) and is still uncontrolled (Sorry, all, for the random post on fires but that one in particular is really bad)…
I’ve been really busy the last few days- sorry I haven’t been around
jeffrey d-
No problem- I freely admit my sci-fi geekiness (I suck at crossword puzzles though)
McFann-
I suppose you are right- just this once!
timthebrave
August 31st, 2009
3:13 pm
Just get rid of Norton. I would like to see anyone but him at the plate. I would rather see our pitchers hit than him. I am a big fan of bobby cox, but I am now going to blame him for every close loss where Norton gets an at bat
18 Wheels of Love
August 31st, 2009
3:13 pm
Here’s the deal, any of those names mentioned above, along with KJ and Infante, would be a better PH call than Greg Norton. Gregor Blanco supplies more pop right now. Bobby has shown that he will stick with guys until the bitter end (Andruw in the 4 hole, KJ’s debut, Norton on the roster) and won’t change unless forced. I say force the change, DFA Norton and bring up Canizares at the very least.
Bravedawg
August 31st, 2009
3:18 pm
I’d go easy on Dayton Moore – as I read on espn.com the other day, there are rumblings that KC ownership was putting demands on him to “win now,” which could be why he made some of the signings he made. Not that it excuses every move he’s made, but it could being to explain some of them, at least.
Daslied
August 31st, 2009
3:19 pm
Bravedawg, that Betancourt trade was inexcusable. That guy doesn’t help win now, next year, or ever, really.
the real Andy
August 31st, 2009
3:20 pm
on chipper’s defense – this year if a ball is hit to him, there is a 1 in 15 chance he will not make the play – and that doesn’t include the many that get past his limited range.
93% is good on spelling test, but as a fielding percentage, not so much.
I’m not sure what the answer is (maybe first base next year), but at this point he’s a genuine liability at the hot corner. and he’s not getting any younger.
Vinings Jim
August 31st, 2009
3:20 pm
jeffrey d – sorry, el al gave it away
cabravesfan – ‘my guy’ – wow, I like the sound of that
Daslied
August 31st, 2009
3:21 pm
Also, if it hasn’t been mentioned, Tyler Flowers is getting called up in Chicago (from Jon Heyman @ SI).
Couch Tater
August 31st, 2009
3:23 pm
It’s not a long-shot that Manny Acosta will return. (Wrong choice of words.)
"You all are Cox apologists"
August 31st, 2009
3:25 pm
TO ALL THE BLOG IDIOTS,
I keep reading you posting that “things could be better”. As if we should be appreciative of the Braves being only 3.5 games out of the WC. You know what, “things should be better”. This team is underachieving and that’s all there is to it. YOU IDIOT HOMERS can accept mediocrity and subpar play but I will not. If the Braves were giving it their all to make the post season then maybe we shouldn’t complain, but, we all know that isn’t the case. Some nights, the Braves just look disinterested and would rather be somewhere else. Chipper, man up and be a leader for a change you WUSS!
cabravesfan
August 31st, 2009
3:25 pm
VJ-
don’t get your hopes up too high, my friend- just doing my part for us geeks
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
3:25 pm
Tater – Think it was said Acosta would be back in 10 days when they sent him down.
timthebrave
August 31st, 2009
3:28 pm
McFann, don’t be too hard on b mac for last night. He hit the ball hard but unfortunately it was right at the 2nd baseman
VaBravesfan
August 31st, 2009
3:28 pm
cabravesfan: I hope you and yours are out of harm’s way. That has got to be a tough thing to deal with. Last report on MSN was not good.
Tomahawkin
August 31st, 2009
3:28 pm
If Anyone other than me was seriously P’d after after that fiasco in Philly then “Give me a Hell Yeah”!!!
I’m conceeding the season. Our AWFense is just Wayyy Too Inconsistant to last even the first round of the Playoffs if we even get there…
Most would be good to know that I was nowhere near a computer when I had a(n) hour-long BF last night after watching us get Clowned in Philly
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
3:28 pm
“You all are Cox apologists” – Unless you can personaly change something…. then you have to accept it also anything more is blowing wind
Boog
August 31st, 2009
3:29 pm
The “Curse of the Tomahawk Chop” lives!
BravesfaninWis
August 31st, 2009
3:29 pm
Looks like the Braves pissed another golden opportunity away last night.. This team just does not perform well under pressure which indicates to me that they wouldn’t have a good chance in the playoffs even if they were lucky enough to back in.. If Chipper wouldn’t have gone into that funk like he did, we probably could have had a extra 5 wins or more on our record in that time frame which would have been huge for our chances both in the division and in the WC.. It’s looking more and more like the Braves are just playing because they have some games left on their schedule.. They sure aren’t playing with passion..
Mid Town Joe
August 31st, 2009
3:29 pm
What we need tonight is a South Florida rain delay. Usually adds a good 2-3 pages to the blog.
"You all are Cox apologists"
August 31st, 2009
3:30 pm
Why would you be a big fan of Bobby Cox? So what about the 14 consecutive division titles, I get it already! Even then, he sucked. Cox is one of the worst tactical managers in baseball history which is supported by his appalling post season managing. Cox couldn’t win with an all-star lineup, he couldn’t win with 3 HOF’s, and he definitely can’t win now. FRANK WREN, please fire COX, please?
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
3:30 pm
cabravesfan – any of that near you or you breaking out the marshmellows?
the real Andy
August 31st, 2009
3:32 pm
timthebrave – I can’t believe Bobby keeps bringing in Norton in close games. I know he trusts veterans, Norton was good last year, pinch hitting is a tough situation to excel in, etc.
but when it’s 3-2, 2 outs in the 9th in a game with MAJOR playoff implications, and you look down the bench and pick the guy with the .140 average, something is wrong.
norton leads the league in pinch hit appearances despite missing an entire month due to injury. The man is slugging .169!
Let me reiterate – his SLUGGING percentage is lower than Derek Lowe’s batting average, lower than Javy Vazquez batting average – and roughly the same as a dead fish with a bat hot-glued to its fins could muster.
Norton seems like a nice enough guy, and I love Bobby, but to continually call on the guy to get it done is borderline senile. Norton is 37. He is *slugging* well below the Mendoza line. of course, Bobby will continue to call on him, and I hope they both prove me wrong. But I doubt it.
Tomahawkin
August 31st, 2009
3:32 pm
F-Uggla and The Marlins will be a pain in our Sides this series.
Someone needs to be held accountable for the lathargic performance on the AWFense’s part. It seems like they don’t play with a sense of urgency at all…
We need a sweep or we might get buried alive down in Ft. Liquordale
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
3:34 pm
It wouldn’t be that hard to replace Norton. There are 6,706,993,152 folks in the world to choose from. Is he the best of that lot? I kinda doubt it..
cabravesfan
August 31st, 2009
3:34 pm
VaBravesfan-
None near me but I’ve got friends in Glendale & Pasadena…appreciate the concerns
Couch Tater
August 31st, 2009
3:35 pm
Thanks, CaliChopper.
Mid Town Joe
August 31st, 2009
3:35 pm
I just found out who Tom Cruise looks up to…………..
Everyone!
Efrim
August 31st, 2009
3:35 pm
I’d be beyond furious if I were a Royals fan.
I wouldn’t be one any longer. What has he done to deserve an extension? How did he sell that the Royals are headed in the right direction?
dogsbrekky (disappointments are rare)
August 31st, 2009
3:35 pm
woo hoo, Hudson on the hill tonight, hooray… oh whoops, wait
KK on the hill, go KK, we need a 3 for 4 effort aginst these pesky fish ..
go Braves
Tomahawkin
August 31st, 2009
3:38 pm
KK will pitch 6 innings and tire out in the 6th “Bank On It!”
If it’s a close KK will get drained by the Humidity
KK usually gets bashed on here becuase he tires out early. It’s just too bad that he rarely gets any runs to play with which makes his W-L record look rather decieving
I’m gonna have another BF tonight if the AWFense scores less than 4 runs. Oh Yeah, Why the Hell is Norton still on the Team?
The last three years Bobby keeps his automatic out boys on the Roster when some of them would be in AA in other organizations
"You all are Cox apologists"
August 31st, 2009
3:38 pm
Cox isn’t a manager. He’s a coddler and an enabler. Why do you think player’s love him so much? Cox doesn’t hold his players accountable across the board. He was quick to pull Yunel for a dumb play, what about Anderson loafing in the OF? Cox is intimidated by the veteran players, the same reason he keeps playing Norton. I’m sorry, but the guy just doesn’t seem to be hustling when a ball is hit behind him or in the gap. Plus, Chipper is looking older by the day. He can’t even catch up with a 90 mph fastball. Where is the passion in these guys? Get mad, throw a punch, hit a batter, fight somebody, do something. GEEEEEESH!
Daslied
August 31st, 2009
3:38 pm
YAAC Apologists –
I don’t know why I’ve responded to you more than once. But humor me and list who you’d like to see managing the Braves.
Daslied
August 31st, 2009
3:40 pm
Tomahawkin – you think Hudson would go more than 6 innings tonight?
the real Andy
August 31st, 2009
3:40 pm
does the “hint” Carroll dropped in the first paragraph mean that Dave O’Brien is on his way out as a writer for the AJC, or is it just to let folks on the blog know to address their comments to her instead of him?
Carroll does a fine job, but i’d hate to see DOB go.
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
3:40 pm
Throw a punch? Then you would moan how Cox let them get suspended for 5 games
Tomahawkin
August 31st, 2009
3:41 pm
Diory Hernandez Getting Called Up, For Real…?
He is a prime example of a AAAA player…Tears it up in the minors and is a automatic out at the Major league level…
Conrad hit 24 homers and stole 15 bases in 2006 when he was in the Astros organizatio…
Conrad needs to be on the team because he can run more than anything…?
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
3:42 pm
Daslied – Great point.
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
3:43 pm
Tomahawkin – An where is Conrad gonna play?
Tomahawkin
August 31st, 2009
3:44 pm
Daslied
If I’m not mistaking Hudson starts tomorrow night…?
I think Huddy will not go no more than 6 innings…No need to stress his arm out
Huddy goes 6 inning and Med’s will probably go an inning and 2/3’s unless Bobby makes another boneheaded move
Original Jon
August 31st, 2009
3:45 pm
Daslied, I dont think Huddy will go more than a third of an inning tonight, seeing as how he isnt pitching till tomorrow. lol.
Tomahawkin
August 31st, 2009
3:45 pm
Cali Chopper
Conrad is a hella lot better option off the bence than the current pinch-hitting corps that we have now…
Norton has been a waste of a roster spot all season…
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
3:45 pm
Boog (August 31st, 2009 3:29 pm)
The “Curse of the Tomahawk Chop” lives!
RE: Or as I like to call it “The (Joey) Devine Curse”
Mid Town Joe
August 31st, 2009
3:47 pm
I get the hint! DOB is at the horse track!
ncscoots
August 31st, 2009
3:50 pm
Most would be good to know that I was nowhere near a computer when I had a(n) hour-long BF last night after watching us get Clowned in Philly
How much would you charge me to never use the word “clowned” in a post, in lower case, proper case, or any other damn case, ever again?
Daslied
August 31st, 2009
3:51 pm
Original Jon – I thought Tomahawkin was upset that KK was pitching instead of Hudson. I know who’s pitching tonight.
eyeball kid
August 31st, 2009
3:51 pm
Bobby Cox’s theme song, lyrics by the late Warren Zevon
Well, I went to the doctor
I said, “I’m feeling kind of rough”
He said, “I’ll break it to you son
Your sh#t’s f##ked up.”
I said, “my sh#t’s f##ked up?”
Well, I don’t see how—”
He said, “The sh#t that used to work—
It won’t work now.”
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
3:53 pm
Tomahawkin – and if he doesn’t get more than 1 ab every other day or so does he still hit? Oh and not fighting for Norton, he has to go
Chop Chop
August 31st, 2009
3:53 pm
scoots,
You just clowned Tomahawkin’.
Chop Chop
August 31st, 2009
3:53 pm
Why did I put an apostrophe in that?
I just got Bozoed.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
3:54 pm
RE: “I just got Bozoed” – lol
Rob from SC
August 31st, 2009
3:57 pm
A possible Heyward callup? Music to my ears
Rob from SC
August 31st, 2009
3:58 pm
For those who have seen Heyward play live, I have a question. He has played CF a number of times. Could he play CF in the Majors this year if needed.
Furman Bitcher
August 31st, 2009
3:58 pm
Cox should be sent out to the pasture for sticking with Norton. If he would have pulled the trigger on pulling Kelly Johnson & Jodan Schaffer earlier we might be in the wild card lead right now. This guy is not an asset at all. despite what the players say on camera and in print they too think he is past his prime if he evan had one.
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
3:58 pm
Lineup: no McCann, no Church
1. Diaz RF
2. Prado 2B
3. Jones 3B
4. Anderson LF
5. LaRoche 1B
6. Escobar SS
7. Infante CF
8. Ross C
9. Kawakami P
Ron Gant
August 31st, 2009
3:58 pm
Was’ up playas???
Don’t be clown’in on the MIB Blog….
Peace an Love brothas…Peace and Lova
Vinings Jim
August 31st, 2009
3:59 pm
cabravesfan – well, you know, hope springs eternal, and all that…
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
3:59 pm
I like the line-up
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
4:00 pm
1-Merle Haggard
2-Gallagher
3-Mick Jagger
4-Dan Quayle
5-Lindsay Lohan
Though summa these folks don’t know a tater from a tatoe, they’d sure as Hell know Ed Norton can’t hit! I’d like to see one of them as manager, but looks like we’re stuck with Bobby for a while…
timthebrave
August 31st, 2009
4:00 pm
the real Andy, Who didn’t know the game was over as soon as Norton came to the plate? Then again they keep pitching to his weakness… Fastball right down the middle
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
4:00 pm
RHR……..of course I’m a “fan” of Chop Chop. Only a BUM is not a fan of Chop Chop. I would “guess” those same BUMS are fans of Francoeur (a fellow BUM).
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
4:01 pm
Jordan Schafer did have his surgery this morning, performed by Dr. Gary Lourie on his left wrist. Recovery is three months, which means he’ll be ready to go come spring training.
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
4:02 pm
I’m sure Jordan will try to play winter ball if he can, but he’ll have to wait and see how his recovery goes.
Bring up Conrad
August 31st, 2009
4:02 pm
Tomahawkin: Once again, I agree. Conrad’s better that the current “corps.” He’s proved that.
eyeball kid
August 31st, 2009
4:03 pm
I agree with you Furman Bitcher (another writer who should retire).
I think we might see a show down between Bobby and Frank in the off season. One of them must go and I sure hope it’s Bobby.
Tomahawkin
August 31st, 2009
4:04 pm
Chop Chop
No, No, No…I didn’t get Clowned. It takes a lot for me to feel as if I got Clowned
The term Bozo’d is funny as hell however…I spend too much time on the Philly boards to find out what that term meant…
Original Jon
August 31st, 2009
4:04 pm
Ahhh, Daslied, ok, lol.
Whats up with Bobby Cox’ inability to put someone like LaRoche in the cleanup spot when Mac is out?
MVH
August 31st, 2009
4:05 pm
Why no McCann?
Furman Bitcher
August 31st, 2009
4:06 pm
Anybody the Braves have in all of the minors including the pitchers would be a better choice than Norton. And the next one of you that say “if you think you are so smart I would like to see you manage” should know that a retarded monkey would know not to have this guy on the team anymore. Cox is an insult to retarded monkeys.
Bill in VA
August 31st, 2009
4:07 pm
I too would like to see Conrad get one more shot at a few mlb games this season. He did well his last time up. He seemed to have that spark. Whadda we have to lose???? The pinch hitters now, like KJ & GN aren’t coming thru with the clutch hits.
Furman Bitcher
August 31st, 2009
4:09 pm
Escobar is 2nd in the leauge in average with RISP. Why isnt he cleanup????
Chop Chop
August 31st, 2009
4:10 pm
Tomahawkin,
Bozo the Clown is one of the most famous clowns of all time. When I was a kid, I used to watch Bozo’s Circus on WGN. If someone gets Bozo’d, they’ve been clowned.
Tomahawkin
August 31st, 2009
4:11 pm
Anyone other than me thinks that Matty-D needs to be hitting 2nd…?And switch Martin Prado to the leadoff spot…As hot as Matty-D is his Xtra basehit potention would be more efficient if he hit lower in the 2 hole or the 5 hole…?
And I still want Roachy hitting 4th…!
Hell I can whine all I want to about the lineup and I know Bobby won’t do anything to address the lineup
“People in Hell want ice water but they don’t get it” so there is really no point about me moaning about the lineup…
eyeball kid
August 31st, 2009
4:13 pm
Having your catcher hit cleanup is stupid. A cleanup hitting catcher means you constantly juggle your lineup when he needs rest, as catchers always do. I thought this was the reason we gave Ross 2 million, so McCann could play 130 rested days. Again, Bobby managing against the strenghts of this team. Had he put McCann in the 5th spot, Ross (8 hr)could be inserted here without disprupting the order when McCann rests.
I guess Omar is good to go in CF tonight?????
Tomahawkin
August 31st, 2009
4:13 pm
Chop Chop
Bozo the Clown was before my time…But I do know about some old “Homey The Clown! LOL
I was more into Fragglerock than the Bozo Show…FraggleRock is a classic, Nuff said!
Furman Bitcher
August 31st, 2009
4:14 pm
Eyeball you are right on!
Bring up Conrad
August 31st, 2009
4:15 pm
My bet is Conrad pinch hits this week & gets an RBI. Call me on it if I am wrong!
I’m off on vacation to the Colorado Rockies Thurs. Took a look at the CO Springs Sky Sox web site & there’s Giambi, Russ Ortiz, Matt Belisle, Mark Bellhorn and Damian Moss on the roster. They got a team there! Maybe I can make their last game Monday.
Mid Town Joe
August 31st, 2009
4:15 pm
McCann was benched for missing the bunt signal last night!
Tomahawkin
August 31st, 2009
4:15 pm
Eyeball kid
Co-Sign on your 4:03 post
It seems like I have a BF 3 nights out of the Week due to Bobby and the Braves Playing with my emotions…!
BL
August 31st, 2009
4:16 pm
Baffling to me we have the same record as the marlins, Josh Johnson is 13-3 with a worse ERA than Jurrjens, and Jurrjens is 10-9. Crazy game
Chop Chop
August 31st, 2009
4:18 pm
Steve from OH…………………..thanks for the props and support.
We don’t always agree, but you never cease to finally acknowledge the inferiority of your position and defer to me. Again, thanks for the props. You recognize superior quality when you’ve failed to surpass it. You will go far in life. Not as far as me, of course. I’ve got a few dozen hotties out here in Frisco who presently need my attention. They worship me like a god. Only a MORON would worship a god, but I’ll make an exception for them.
Again, thanks for the props. I’ll thank you again in the future for future props.
JJ
August 31st, 2009
4:21 pm
If this newspaper wants to call itself “legitimate”, somebody needs to ask Cox why he continues to send Norton out there. Then ask Wren why the hell he hasn’t been released yet. I don’t care how much money he’s owed. Eat it and send him elsewhere. His suckitude is bleeding to everybody else, Chipper most of all.
Come on, AJC. Step up and ask a tough question for once.
BL
August 31st, 2009
4:23 pm
The last half of the blog makes me feel even worse about our chances.
Can’t wait to hear tonight “how tired” the Braves are because of the late game/flight. You know Boog and Joe will be all over excusing them once it begins.
Somebody get Loaf and Chipper some 5 Hour Energy so they don’t fall asleep in the field.
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
4:23 pm
If someone told us before that SD series that the Braves would lose that series and the Philly one, you’d have thought we were DEAD. But thanks to the Giants the team still has a pulse. We’d have been, what, 6 1/2 back instead of 3 1/2 or something like that.
eyeball kid
August 31st, 2009
4:25 pm
Tomahawkin,
Sorry, don’t know what a BF is. Please enlighten
ncscoots
August 31st, 2009
4:25 pm
I’ve got a few dozen hotties out here in Frisco who presently need my attention. They worship me like a god. Only a MORON would worship a god, but I’ll make an exception for them.
For the sake of clarity, I think that would be “moronette” (or MORONETTE, I guess), but, I get your drift. And stand awe-struck, natch.
Hillbilly
August 31st, 2009
4:25 pm
McCann was benched for missing the bunt signal last night!
Either that, or he’s going to be traded today. Frank Wren, make it happen, NOW!
richbrave
August 31st, 2009
4:26 pm
I might put YUNEL in LARRY WAYNE’s spot for one game. But I guess BOBBY doesn’t want to mess with the “set” line-up. Time to kick azz BRAVES. Got to rise up from this .500+ winning percentage and grasp the brass ring. It’s all there for the taking. FISH are standing in your path to the playoffs. What you gonna’ do?
brent a.
August 31st, 2009
4:27 pm
Whenever I see or think of Greg Norton (and I’d like to do both less frequently), I can’t help but think of Craig Wilson, and his guaranteed contract, both of whom/(which) were cut by late May in 2007.
What gives with Norton?
McFann Ô
August 31st, 2009
4:27 pm
Thanks, cabravesfan!
timthebrave–
I’m more offended about the 3 K game than the DP last night…
Why is BMac not playing tonight??
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
4:27 pm
What is Mac’s numbers against Johnson and that might explain why he’s not in there. Plus, he looks wore out anyways.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
4:27 pm
Chop Chop
August 31st, 2009
4:10 pm
Tomahawkin,
Bozo the Clown is one of the most famous clowns of all time. When I was a kid, I used to watch Bozo’s Circus on WGN. If someone gets Bozo’d, they’ve been clowned.
I agree Chop Chop, Bozo would make a fine manager. He’d know Norton can’t hit! Nowadays, to me, that’s the lone criteria…
Hillbilly
August 31st, 2009
4:28 pm
Speaking of Fraggle Rock, Boober says you folks are waaaay too negative around here.
Furman Bitcher
August 31st, 2009
4:28 pm
JJ, well said.
Tomahawkin
August 31st, 2009
4:29 pm
Eyeball Kid
BF means B!+ch Fit!
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
4:29 pm
TnBrian What is Mac’s numbers against Johnson and that might explain why he’s not in there.
That may have something to do with it, though Bobby’s hardly taken that approach at all this year…
he looks wore out anyways.
Yah, that is true…
Daslied
August 31st, 2009
4:29 pm
Pointless stat alert!
10 of the best one-season rotations ever (arguably, and not including Atlanta):
1964 CWS (3 in top 5 ERA) – no playoffs
1927 NYY (combined 3.13 ERA) – WS champs
1954 CLE (3 in top 5 ERA, combined 2.86 ERA) – swept in WS
1954 NY Giants (3 in top 8 ERA) – WS champs
1966 LAD (2.68 combined ERA) – swept in WS
1986 NYM (3 in top 5 ERA) – WS champs
1971 BAL (4 20-game winners, combined 2.89 ERA) – lost in WS
1988 NYM (2.92 combined ERA) – lost in NLCS
2003 OAK (3.42 combined ERA) – lost in ALDS
1906 CHC (1.63 combined ERA) – lost in WS
So, out of these, you have 3 WS winners. And I thought teams with the best pitching always won it all, in spite of the manager! Gee, maybe Bobby isn’t such an idiot…
eyeball kid
August 31st, 2009
4:30 pm
JJ,
Norton is not Wren’s call. How much do you think Wren actually has invested in Norton? Bobby is out to prove that his decision about Norton was correct even to the detriment of this team. Bobby is at a stage where he has put himself before the team in order to prove he is HOF caliber. This is the biggest decision facing the organization at seasons end. Bobby or Frank
Chop Chop
August 31st, 2009
4:30 pm
What do you expect from a team that has a player named Jurrgens and a manager named Cox. I really miss Jeff Francoeurs pink flamingo too, but folks, stop complaining. We know he was gorgeous. At least we have the Falcons, Hawks and Thrashers to look foward to..Yikesssss!!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
4:30 pm
McCann should not have been asked to bunt…
If this is the case you pinch hit McCann with someone who can bunt…like a Javier Vazquez…
Now at the same time…I understand if Bobby wanted to try to surprise bunt em…
But the fact of the matter is…We need to get those runners into scoring position…second and third and try and remove the double play.
If it doesn’t work…it doesn’t work…
But at least it was an attempt to move up the runner and you avoid the DP…the errors were huge in the game yes…but that McCann AB was a critical part of the game…game changer really
ncscoots
August 31st, 2009
4:30 pm
If this newspaper wants to call itself “legitimate”, somebody needs to ask Cox why he continues to send Norton out there. Then ask Wren why the hell he hasn’t been released yet.
Carroll, take care of that, would you? We know you’re too legit to quit, LOL.
Chop Chop
August 31st, 2009
4:31 pm
I always thought that Cooky looked a little like Pete Van Wieren.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
4:32 pm
I think we all need to find out Cox’s reasoning as to why Norton continues to get crucial at-bat’s mostly every night.
I would love to hear his defense of the guy…
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
4:32 pm
scoots, you’ll be proud to know that I indeed wore some slacks today. However, I’m not some dipsh!t frat guy, so hold your fire on that one…
Mixxo
August 31st, 2009
4:32 pm
Tomahawkin —
Hellz yeah! I’m still having a hard time with last night.
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
4:33 pm
Nova Scotia Steve but that McCann AB was a critical part of the game…game changer really
Yeah, wish he woulda taken a few more pitches…
Then again, that could have been the pitch he was waiting for, it’s just that he hit it ri—
No. Ya know what? I refuse to type that…
dogsbrekky (disappointments are rare)
August 31st, 2009
4:35 pm
On the terror scale, clowns rank right up there with Ted Bundy
Tomahawkin
August 31st, 2009
4:35 pm
Mixxo
My hand still hurts from Punching the arm of my sofa last night…
I’m pretty sure Mitchell was Off the Chain on this blog last weekend…That series was Pathetic!
eyeball kid
August 31st, 2009
4:36 pm
Another thing on Heyward
I don’t think Frank trusts Bobby with Heyward, that is why he isn’t in Atlanta.
ncscoots
August 31st, 2009
4:38 pm
Steve-OH, I can’t take potshots at “dipsh!t frat guys”, LOL. Too many of my brothers might take offense.
Hey, my past life is just a series of wrong turns and life errors, I guess. I’ve worn blue blazers and khakis, and dated girls who wore dresses to football games. Gave me a low threshold to overcome in my search for personal growth.
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
4:39 pm
Nova Scotia Steve – He would say, Norton is a experianced, professional hitter under pressure. Who is a switch hitter and so lets me carry Logan in the pen and not another bat. Hey have you seen, he’s had a few good walks lately…..
Kosmo Kramer
August 31st, 2009
4:39 pm
Clowns scare the Lentz out of me.
NORRIS
August 31st, 2009
4:40 pm
Chewbacca/Barbaras or whatever his name is would be a much better pinch hitter than Norton. so would conrad. But diory has proved he cant hit. My thoughts would be to find the one that can make the best contact. That is the one you want to bring up. when they get a chance to hit in critical situations you want someone who can put the bat on the ball. Gorecki has played good outfield but has shown that he cant hit.
Ebenezer Snerdberg
August 31st, 2009
4:40 pm
With Kamakazi,no McCann,no Church,no difference. 4.3, 4/5BB’s,5 runs! SOP!
Mid Town Joe
August 31st, 2009
4:41 pm
In honor of Greg Norton getting no respect:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FPv2toi5og
brent a.
August 31st, 2009
4:44 pm
Is ERA the final determinant for “best pitching”?
It never has “seemed” to me that the best pitching alone wins the world series. However, when team’s have multiple power arms, that team often seems to gain an advantage in a play-off series, especially a short one (5-gamer).
Having to face the likes of Kerry Wood 2x in a 5 gamer, or Schilling and Johnson 4 times in a 7-gamer, etc., is a pretty daunting task, especially when you have a manager that seems afraid to do anything unconventional to put pressure on the defense.
Look at the Braves pitching. Smoltz was rarely considered to be the Braves best pitcher during the 1990’s; however, he was, with little doubt, the Braves best post-season pitcher, and one of the best post-season pitcher of all time.
Maddux and Glavine both had some huge games in the post-season, but in general, they were less dominating in the post-season (Maddux especially) than they were in the regular season.
Personally, I think if Steve Avery had continued to develop, rather than getting burned out, he and Smoltz might have become the dominant 1-2 punch that the Braves needed to reel off more titles.
brent a.
August 31st, 2009
4:45 pm
Carroll, Will you please do some digging around on this Greg Norton thing?
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
4:45 pm
When I frollick with a man in a baseball stadium, and am found dead with my Braves jersey, red dress, hi heels, blonde ambition wig and make up..And all the cops remove is my Braves jersey, to save my family further embarrassment. You know our team is in trouble. Smootch.
lexbrave
August 31st, 2009
4:49 pm
the giants just signed brad penny for $75k.. notice how all of the teams contending for a playoff spot have tried to improve while the braves just sat idle? we’ll see how each strategy pays off in october.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
4:51 pm
RE: San Fran signs Brad Penny -
In my opinion…that’s excellent news for Braves fans!
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
4:51 pm
brent a.–I like team ERA better than individual ERA. Like anything else, you need to look at multiple things…personally, I look at FIP, tRA, ERA, K/9, WHIP, BB/9, etc. all together…just like you wouldn’t look at just BA or just OBP…gotta take BA/OBP/SLG and maybe a linear weight stat all together to get a better picture.
Daslied
August 31st, 2009
4:51 pm
Brent A – no, ERA isn’t the final determination. But I went for the lowest common denominator angle, and I’m too lazy to look into deeper stats.
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
4:52 pm
I also like to look at WPA a lot as well…but I don’t know enough about it to properly interpret it. But it’s a pretty good stat, IMO.
Ken
August 31st, 2009
4:54 pm
Can one of the sports writers please ask Bobby Cox to explain why he continues to use Norton as his primary pinch hitter? The braves have more talent than the marlins, giants, or rockies but they cannot win close games when critical managerial decisions is the difference between winning and losing. This is the main reason the braves will not make the playoffs. Insanity– to keep dong the same things and expect different results ! Where is the fan outrage ?
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
4:54 pm
Daslied–yeah, often I just use ERA or OPS (or EqA) as a quick take on a player when I’m feeling lazy as well…
Whew. I feel like Paul Lentz. Better take a break. Work beckons, gotta run…
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
4:54 pm
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
4:45 pm
When I frollick with a man in a baseball stadium, and am found dead with my Braves jersey, red dress, hi heels, blonde ambition wig and make up..And all the cops remove is my Braves jersey, to save my family further embarrassment. You know our team is in trouble. Smootch.
- Not my post…but funny
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
4:55 pm
TnBrian–
Meant to post some notes on BMac vs. Josh Johnson for ya:
BMac hasn’t gotten a hit off Josh Johnson since hitting a solo HR off him in the fourth inning of the July 26th, 2006 game against the Marlins at Turner Field. Since then, he is 0-13 with 3 K’s.
Overall, he’s 5-24 with a double, a homer, 2 RBI, and 4 K’s against Johnson.
BL
August 31st, 2009
4:55 pm
Let me just get it out of the way, “You gotta just tip your cap to Josh Johnson.”
We will be LUCKY to win 1 of the next 2 games. Haven’t seen many first starts since TJ surgery go well.
Daslied
August 31st, 2009
4:55 pm
Lexbrave, not sure that Brad Penny=improvement. He’s more like a warm body addition. The Braves need a power guy, and from where do you suggest Frank Wren gets one on the waiver wire? Who does he trade? Where does he get the money?
lexbrave
August 31st, 2009
4:55 pm
steve, folks said the same thing about smoltz and he’s given up 1 run in 12 innings since returning to the nl.
Chop Chop
August 31st, 2009
4:57 pm
Chop Chop
August 31st, 2009
4:30 pm
What do you expect from a team that has a player named Jurrgens and a manager named Cox. I really miss Jeff Francoeurs pink flamingo too, but folks, stop complaining. We know he was gorgeous. At least we have the Falcons, Hawks and Thrashers to look foward to..Yikesssss!!
(That’s just not even close. I could make it sound a lot fruitier than that. I wish people would try harder.)
CB
August 31st, 2009
4:57 pm
This blog has become a Paul Lentz blog, you guys disgust me with your “women” and “props” and calling others “Bums” and “Morons”. It makes a fellow want to move to some “Cool” place like San Fran and play “Poker”.
eyeball kid
August 31st, 2009
4:58 pm
lexbrave
ask yourself which teams and where he has pitched so effectively against these past 12 innings.
njbraves
August 31st, 2009
4:59 pm
Stop blaming everything on Cox…if Chip makes a better throw and Prado tries a little harder to actually catch the ball. maybe they win last night. Using Norton was dumb, I agree with you all, but nothing else Cox did last night hurt them. How about we get some runs off fat boy Joe Blanton???
Random
August 31st, 2009
4:59 pm
ncscoots (August 31st, 2009 3:50 pm) –
I’ll chip in.
BravesFanInPA
August 31st, 2009
4:59 pm
any word on mclouth’s mri
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
5:00 pm
Did the Braves give up on Wainwright too soon? Yeah, but my God, it’s not like Glavine/Smoltz/Avery/Mercker were all traded off and won Cy Young’s for other teams. Doesn’t look like Hanson or Jurrjens will be traded any time soon, so the team has and is doing great with their young starters. Wainwright is one damn pitcher… so what and I guarantee he wouldn’t be 16-7 with this offense backing him every start. Jurrjens should have an equal or better record so note to AJC— we’re not losing sleep over him pitching for the Cards because we have two starters equal to him right now.
tvsportscaster
August 31st, 2009
5:01 pm
lexbrave, So the Braves have just sat around and done nothing. So I guess the McLouth, Church and LaRoche deals were just a figment of our imaginations.
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
5:03 pm
McFann, good he’s not in there tonight because even though Ross probably will be carved up by Johnson, at least he won’t doing it batting cleanup, right? Kid needs his rest anyways.
Daslied
August 31st, 2009
5:03 pm
Ken, et al –
For the last time, nobody in the Braves organization owes ANYTHING to the AJC. DOB isn’t Bob Woodward, Carroll isn’t Carl Bernstein and Bobby isn’t Nixon. The AJC derives business, and therefore cash, from covering the Braves. Does it really make sense for DOB to badger and alienate Bobby? Why don’t you go kick your neighbor in the junk and then ask to borrow his car?
Why do you people insist on treating the Norton/KJ/Chipper/etc. issues like major scandals? It’s freaking baseball. Enjoy watching your pretty good team, or quit watching and go back to trying to prove there was a second shooter on the grassy knoll.
lexbrave
August 31st, 2009
5:03 pm
i dont know where the braves could find a power hitter, but the braves desperately need a guy who can come off the bench and hit at least above .200. and i know for a fact one of those is out there to be had.
eyeball kid
August 31st, 2009
5:04 pm
njbraves
Gorecki stranding men on 2nd and 3rd, (0-3, 2 k’s)
Bobby should be playing Omar in CF, that has been a big managerial mistake, but there are really to many to list.
dogsbrekky (disappointments are rare)
August 31st, 2009
5:04 pm
njbraves – Joe Blanton is heavy isn’t he… still don’t know if we would have hit him any better if was thin… last night’s game encapsulated our year to date where we have let excellent pitching efforts look second rate with 2nd rate thinking and poor fielding
When the ball was hit to LF I was kind of crying at my tv,
“Dive loaf, dive loaf, dive loaf…. oh bugger, effing DIE LOAF”…
my dog did have to console me for a while after THAT effort
CB
August 31st, 2009
5:05 pm
Actually, I met Jeff Francoeur at a waffle house before he was traded. We dined on a roast duckling and savory quiche, with a nice Chablis. Our eyes met in that candle lit diner, he took my hand as I shivered. The bum told me he just got traded, and we would never see each other (sniffs) again.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
5:05 pm
Liberty Media owns the Braves.
Liberty Media employs a Professional Major-League Baseball Manager, Bobby Cox.
Bobby Cox’s JOB is to win as many games as possible, and in doing so, make the most possible money for Liberty Media. Empty seats do not generate cash.
Bobby Cox should exhibit enough professional decorum to maintain a healthy emotional detachment from players. He can’t make unbiased business decisions (every move Bobby makes is a business decision) because of an unhealthy (decision wise) emotional bond with certain players. When he sends Ed Norton to bat with game on line, is that a sound business decision, or a decision heavily swayed by that bond? His overly-strong emotional attachment to players is a blatant conflict of interest. He’s obviously not doing his job in that regard…
John
August 31st, 2009
5:06 pm
Chippie has as many errors as homers. Trade the bum.
John
August 31st, 2009
5:06 pm
I like it as is. Please leave it alone.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
5:07 pm
Ello el blogos!
CB
August 31st, 2009
5:09 pm
thanks for the 5:05pm,not me but sounded pretty funny.
Furman Bitcher
August 31st, 2009
5:09 pm
Hey Daslied, for your information if we were in NYC and not Atlanta the reporters would have already found out wtf is up with Bobby using Norton so much and I am sure they would dig up those pictures of Bobby and those animals on his farm that Norton has. The AJC has no balls if they dont want to ask the tough questions.
Bring up Conrad
August 31st, 2009
5:11 pm
Ken, Your 4:54, “Where is the fan outrage?”
The fan outrage is in the numbers, i.e., empty seats on what should be a big night.
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
5:11 pm
TnBrian–
Yeah, better Ross gets carved up than BMac.
Seriously, though, yes, BMac does need a rest…
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
5:11 pm
I can’t believe some people’s obsession with how bad Norton is. He’s a pinch hitter. It’s not like the old man starts him. He won’t be here long so when we lose the focus can turn to what really sinks this team— Chipper and Loaf’s D, stranding runners in crucial parts of the game, injuries, Chipper again, this time his ice cold bat.
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
August 31st, 2009
5:11 pm
eyeball kid,
Mike Piazza wasn’t a bad choice for a cleanup hitter when he was in his prime.
I’d rather see LaRoche in the cleanup spot, but if Rochy’s not there, then McCann is our next best option.
MFin04
August 31st, 2009
5:12 pm
McFann – how about finding out how Brian hits after a day off.
lexbrave
August 31st, 2009
5:12 pm
tv, im talking about waiver deals, like the rockies and giants have done. mclouth and church were good pickups,, but they aren’t exactly helping the braves being hurt are they?…when they went down to injury you cant just sit back and say we’ll just suffer along until they come back. other teams have gone out and picked up help to bridge injury gaps.. the braves have not.
reid gorecki is not ready to be an every day centerfielder as his struggles have suggested, norton is no longer a capable pinch hitter as his struggles have suggested..those are two glaring needs that the braves could have gotten some help at with a waiver deal.
CB
August 31st, 2009
5:13 pm
Come and listen to a story about a man named..Jeff….Poor paisan player, barely kept his average above his Head….Then one day, he was paying off some debts..When Bobby told him he was traded to the Mets…Mets, that is….Sinking fools…Losing stars…
Daslied
August 31st, 2009
5:13 pm
Furman, really? Comparing NYC media to Atlanta media? Really?
BL
August 31st, 2009
5:13 pm
LOL < Loaf diving.
Furman Bitcher
August 31st, 2009
5:14 pm
Here is the question of the day. Would LaRussa or Torre keep pushing out a guy that is hitting .135 into major pinch hitting situations. Nuf said.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
5:14 pm
Liberty Media owns the Braves.
That’s part of the problem.
CB
August 31st, 2009
5:15 pm
OooooK
Bring up Conrad
August 31st, 2009
5:16 pm
Conrad COULD MANAGE, too.
Furman Bitcher
August 31st, 2009
5:17 pm
Um no, I wasnt comparing them I was pointing out just the opposite. He would be burried right now if this was NYC for more than the stupid decision of putting Norton into games. Sticking with Kelly & Jordan for half a year come to mind just for this year. Many more bad decisions in many more years. We have won despite him not because of him.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
5:17 pm
Sure is Necro…
Bobby Is Senile
August 31st, 2009
5:18 pm
So when the Braves need a bat in CF in Philly, where the outfield is the size of a high school outfield (according to one Brave)and there isn’t that much ground for the CF’er to cover, Bobby puts the kid in Center Field! Why? According to Bobby he likes the kid defense. His defense and range wasn’t really tested and his bat was pretty anemic.
Now they go to Land Shark where the outfield is the size of four football fields and the Center Fielder in fact DOES have lots of ground to cover and Bobby sits the kid and starts Infante in Center!
Furman Bitcher
August 31st, 2009
5:18 pm
A retarded monkey could manage better than the clown we have now
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
5:18 pm
MFin04–
Alrighty. I’ll get on that…
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
5:19 pm
Bobby sends Norton out there for reasons not best for the team
Furman Bitcher
August 31st, 2009
5:19 pm
Infante should have been in center in Philly also
Boog S.
August 31st, 2009
5:19 pm
Good to see Ken leading the charge of the “tin foil hatters” and conspiracy theorists.
Yes Indeed a second shooter on the grassy knoll. Get your peeps stirred up with a silent dog whistle Ken.
faninva
August 31st, 2009
5:20 pm
McFann -
sorry if this has been covered already. Did Rally McTurtle get new legs? Maybe wings?
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
5:20 pm
Whats is Matty Ds nickname? Caveman what?
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
5:21 pm
Shamus Thacker – Liberty Media own the Braves from part of a bussiness deal, as long as the Braves don’t totally turn into a money drain, they could care less. As owners of XM/Sirrius Radio you would think there would be more of a connection there, there isn’t. Ultimately once they have held on to the Braves long enough to satisfy the tax restrictions they have from the deal, they will sell. Liberty Media employs upper management, JS, McGurk, et al, who employ Bobby Cox, who will stay as long as he wants while said upper management remain. Simple as that.
Bobby Is Senile
August 31st, 2009
5:21 pm
Don’t get me wrong, I would have Infante out there all the time. We need the offense. It’s just that Bobby just went against his own logic using Gorecki in Philly and sitting Infante and then turning it around in Fla.
The man defies logic.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
5:21 pm
I know I sound repetitive on this, but a new owner or owners would have changed the “pecking order” of things and would have made the appropriate changes to ensure that the city of Atlanta would once again have a play-off caliber like team.
Don’t get me wrong, the Braves could be worse, but could be a lot better as well…
MFin04
August 31st, 2009
5:21 pm
Lol, McFann I tried, couldn’t find it
Looking at Greg Norton’s splits is hilarious. Pretty fun if you get bored.
Has 16 at bats in the 9th inning, 0 for 12 with 4 walks. Wow, folks, thats a .000 batting average in 16 plate appearances. (I just really wanted to type .000 batting average, couldn’t resist!)
faninva
August 31st, 2009
5:23 pm
Captain Caveman.
Daslied
August 31st, 2009
5:23 pm
Furman -
2009 Cardinals
Chris Duncan – 304 PA, .227 BA, .687 OPS.
Rick Ankiel – 341 PA, .229 BA, .676 OPS
Khalil Greene – 174 PA, .211 BA, .660 OPS
Tyler Greene – 112 PA, .219 BA, .585 OPS
2009 Dodgers
Mark Loretta – 161 PA, .230 BA, .576 OPS
Blake DeWitt – 34 PA, .156 BA, .487 OPS
(Hey, if we can judge Conrad on 34 PA then we can certainly judge DeWitt.)
Furman Bitcher
August 31st, 2009
5:24 pm
There are really some annoying regulars on here lately that arent talking Braves baseball, but rather about their personal life. Well, since this teams offense has scored lately as much as me on a Saturday night, please stop it. I really am a lonely fella, and my blow updoll, Isis, in in the shop, for repairs.
N Nine (Norton 2010)
August 31st, 2009
5:24 pm
To be fair to Norty, he’s hasn’t got any regular playing time. His timing is off, let’s experiment by plugging him into the lineup. He can find his stroke again. Come on Cox put your buddy in, you did promise him a spot…
N Nine (Norton 2010)
August 31st, 2009
5:25 pm
In Norton we trust.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
5:25 pm
Infante should have been in center in Philly also
No he shouldn’t…
eyeball kid
August 31st, 2009
5:25 pm
Bobby is Senile
It could not have been stated better. You are right on the money with these strange decisions.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
5:26 pm
Calichopper
I’m hoping that Liberty’s days as the Braves owners are numbered then.
Maybe a few more sparsely attended home games will send a message, as well.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
5:26 pm
In Norton we trust.
<big:roll:
Choppinmama
August 31st, 2009
5:26 pm
nc scoots: when you took girls in dresses to the football games, did you wear cashmere pullover sweaters tucked into your pants, belted with a monogrammed, alligator belt to match your alligator, tasselled loafers? That whole scene was surprising to an incoming USoCarolina freshman from Hawaii. I was used to madras shorts and thongs to everything! Of course, that was waaaayyy back in the day.
Furman Bitcher
August 31st, 2009
5:26 pm
MFin04, those numbers would get any other manager fired for just that. But no with Bobby and his increadible luck to have a healthy Maddox, Glavine, Smoltz(sometimes) & plug in 4 guy Avery, Neagle, Milwood for 14 yrs. Did I say that thing about a retarded monkey…… never mind. Despite not because my friends. Wake up.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
5:26 pm
Furman: Well, since this teams offense has scored lately as much as me on a Saturday night, please stop it. I really am a lonely fella, and my blow updoll, Isis, in in the shop, for repairs.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
5:27 pm
In Norton we trust.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
5:27 pm
CaliChopper: Shamus Thacker – Liberty Media own the Braves from part of a bussiness deal, as long as the Braves don’t totally turn into a money drain, they could care less. Ultimately once they have held on to the Braves long enough to satisfy the tax restrictions they have from the deal, they will sell.”"
And you don’t think they care how much the team is worth when they sell? Or how much money they make in the meantime?
Playoff teams are worth more than October vacationers…
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
5:27 pm
Furman Bitcher
Isis is kind of an airhead, isn’t she?
Daslied
August 31st, 2009
5:28 pm
Look, I’m not defending Norton. He’s been pretty bad (though stellar at walking!). But who’s Bobby going to use instead? KJ? No, you’d bitch about him. Ross? No, backup catcher. Church? Hurt. Infante? Maybe, but with Prado, LaRoche and Chipper teetering close to injury you need your utility guy.
Some of you just get so, I don’t know, disturbing with the Norton thing…
Furman Bitcher
August 31st, 2009
5:28 pm
Nice one.
Ben
August 31st, 2009
5:29 pm
Weather is going to be a major issue tonight. Was going to the game ,but had second thoughts since it is thundering and very dark. I live about 25 miles from the stadium.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
5:29 pm
With Kawakrappy goin today and Hudson tomorrow…I’ll be extremely happy if we win ONE of those games.
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
5:30 pm
Necromancer – You an me both, could be worse tho, could still be Time Warner.
Isis
August 31st, 2009
5:30 pm
I stuck a needle in myself so I could feel something
MFin04
August 31st, 2009
5:31 pm
No one would complain about ANYONE hitting for Norton. And that is saying A LOT. Kawakami, Lowe, Jurrjens, Vazquez, Medlen…anyone of those guys instead of Norton. That is how bad it has become.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
5:32 pm
Calichopper
Fa Sho!
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
5:32 pm
MFin04–
No prob. I like digging up stats…it cann be fun!
faninva–
Rally McTurtle’s rather unrelaxed…he figures BMac’s just getting a regular night off, but he’s also wondering if there’s another reason why he’s not in the lineup.
I’ve tried to tell him everything’s fine, but there’s just no talking to some turtles.
Ben
August 31st, 2009
5:32 pm
Furman, They have the more durable, inflatable and adjustable blow up dolls, now. So you dont have to send it out for repairs as often, and if you are like me..A Switch hitter., they come reversible too.
keylargo
August 31st, 2009
5:34 pm
It’s really looking like rain down in the Keys, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be beautiful in an hour…..
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
5:35 pm
As much money as they’ve lost with XM/Sirrius Radio, I’m sure they’ll take it from wherever they can get it…
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
5:35 pm
Ben
Good Lord…
Isis
August 31st, 2009
5:35 pm
I miss you too Furman…
MFin04
August 31st, 2009
5:36 pm
According to baseball-reference: Greg Norton is 2 for 24 (.083) in late AND close games (with 1 RBI).
O'Brien
August 31st, 2009
5:37 pm
Carroll,
Any info as to why BMac gets a day off. Is it just to give him a break, is it because he struggles against the Marlins pitcher?
And when is Chipper getting a day off? Doesnt Bobby realize he needs a break? Hopefully, when the rosters are expanded, let Prado play 3B, and try Conrad at 2B
Tiger Woods
August 31st, 2009
5:37 pm
at least he has an rbi i guess. Prob why Cox keeps going with him.
eyeball kid
August 31st, 2009
5:38 pm
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
I’ll take the 2000 season when Piaza had 38 HR and 113 RBI in 482 AB’s, 136 games. This is the year they went to the WS. That year Todd Pratt was the backup catcher. He played in 80 games had 160 AB’s with 8 HR and 25 RBI. So far, McCann 108 games 388 AB’s and Ross 44 games 109 AB’s. Your point is valid if you compare AB’s. However, Pratt played in 80 games which probably means he caught alot of 8th and 9th innings to save Piaza’s strenght because the Mets also carried Vance Wilson, a 3rd catcher. The Braves don’t carry Sammons because Norton is way to valuable as a pinch hitter.
Test
August 31st, 2009
5:38 pm
8-|
Isis
August 31st, 2009
5:38 pm
I’m so confused
Tiger Woods
August 31st, 2009
5:38 pm
B-Mac usually gets a day off on Sundays when we have a day game, but we had night game. Only reason he is out is to get a break. We would never sit Chipper nor Mac if they were in a slump. Cox thinks if someone is hitting bad (Norton) that they will just come out of it. Good strategy?
dogsbrekky (disappointments are rare)
August 31st, 2009
5:38 pm
Ben – err a little too much information there mate, “not that there is anything wrong with that” though.
What strikes me about the fillies series was the unassailable truth that we are undermanned as far having a HUGE bat goes
Wendy (Isis's Sister)
August 31st, 2009
5:38 pm
PPPFFFTTTT!!!!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
5:38 pm
I hope for the love of God the Braves call up Conrad so we don’t have to hear about it anymore – not to mention what he may do for the team – which is secondary at this point.
N Nine (Norton 2010)
August 31st, 2009
5:39 pm
He has value. 1/ 25th of the team…of course he will be used, take that Conrad.
Norton is hotter than Chipper, look up the numbers. I smell a 3-4 day if he starts..YA BABY!
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
5:40 pm
You guys can fixate on Norton. I’m sorry I can’t have him hit better for you but it is what it is. He’s on of the few who has experience pinch hitting. He’s having an off year, and it’s safe to say that’s proved to be a weakness of this bench. Not a power bat to come off the bench and give you an instant homer. But if you guys want to argue with Bobby that Barbaro Canizares should hit instead of Norton, I’ll let you write him a letter or something.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
5:40 pm
I wonder how many folks will be at LS stadium, tonight?
4-500, maybe?
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
5:40 pm
Shamus Thacker – Bottom line? not really. The Braves were part of a stock deal and unless said Braves lose money and cost LM, then no. As long as the Braves break even or losses are minimal, they won’t shake anything up. While I’m sure they would like a profit when they sell, they will take the $600 million or whatever it is and be happy.
chipdip
August 31st, 2009
5:41 pm
This team is a joke as long as Norton is still on this team.
Tiger Woods
August 31st, 2009
5:42 pm
Necromancer,
You are over shooting I think. Closer to 40-50 I would say.
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
5:42 pm
MRI on Nate McLouth’s hamstring was negative, which is good. Braves are still discussing what the next step should be, whether he’ll head back out and play some more games in the minors to test it or re-join the team.
Oh, and Frank ruled out winter ball for Schafer. He won’t be doing that. But he’s expected to be ready for the start of spring training.
N Nine (Norton 2010)
August 31st, 2009
5:42 pm
Carroll Rogers Any way possibe we can get a 1 on 1 Q&A?? Pleeease!
Bobby Is Senile
August 31st, 2009
5:43 pm
You can’t argue with a senile man. He is what he is. Not his fault he’s senile. It’s management’s fault that his senility is allowed to continue to reside in the Braves dugout.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
5:43 pm
Ms. Rogers
I think that what everyone is saying is that the move to send Conrad down in favor of KJ and Norton was not a very good one.
You have to admit, even if Phil Niekro were to come out of retirement to fill in as a pinch hitter, that may be a more viable alternative than Norton.
Exaggeration, of course..
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
5:44 pm
Sometimes having a husband that watches sports all day, now that we have a sattelite dish. Being a blow up doll sounds nice. Never hungry, always having company, and at night, about the same position that I usually am anyways. Thank you guys, when hubby comes home, I will tell him I want a new watch for my birthday, and better get a better answer as last time..When he asked me..Whats wrong with the clock on your stove.
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
5:45 pm
Thanks for the info Ms. Rogers…
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
5:45 pm
McFann’s post on Norton’s stats says it all. When Bobby sends him out there, it’s NOT what Bobby thinks would be best for the TEAM, it’s what’s best for Bobby’s emotions, and Ed Norton. Anybody in their right mind should be able to see, you don’t send the dude of the .000 average out there with the game on the line. ANYBODY else, not Mr .000!
dogsbrekky (disappointments are rare)
August 31st, 2009
5:45 pm
Carroll
Dear Bobby
The late great dead racehorse could hit better than that drongo on your bench by the name of Gregory Norton. PleaSE promote Barbaro and drop the current idiot PH.
Sincerely
Braves fans everywhere
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
5:46 pm
Wow, a blog impersonator has marked me.
Flattered.
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
5:47 pm
Shamus–
I wrote a post on Norton…??
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
5:47 pm
Carroll – you rock, love your updates.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
5:47 pm
I realize the .000 average is for the ninth inning, but THAT’s when he bats with game on line.
Isis
August 31st, 2009
5:47 pm
I could blow the game better than Norton…anyday….anytime…anywhere for that matter.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
5:48 pm
McFann, I thought it was you, let me check…
N Nine (Norton 2010)
August 31st, 2009
5:48 pm
PleaSE promote Barbaro and drop the current idiot PHDOGS
My fantasy team would take a hit then…not cool doggs…
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
5:49 pm
McFann – you call DOB Chief but Carroll Ms. Rogers. She needs a cool nickname too, like Crusher or Spike
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
5:49 pm
Necromancer – I had someone do it to me too today…I think it happened to CB as well…
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
5:49 pm
Shamus–
Mighta been…
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
5:49 pm
I vote for Crusher
Isis
August 31st, 2009
5:50 pm
He I sit
Broken Hearted
He had a fit
When Joe Morgan sharted
Reeeeeeed
August 31st, 2009
5:50 pm
Marlins will win big tonight; the Braves are starting a Jap!
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
5:51 pm
jeffrey d–
Yeah, I don’t know why I haven’t come up with a nick for Ms. Rogers…
Matter of fact, I’m not entirely sure how/when the whole “Chief” thing got started, either.
But it stuck.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
5:51 pm
Nova Scotia Steve
The revenge of Paul Lentz.
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
August 31st, 2009
5:52 pm
Piling on here …
Who’s the best pinch hitter in the NL this season? Seth Smith of the Rockies. 16/33 with 9 BB, and an OPS of 1.460 … and he’s not quite 27 years old.
So who says you have to have a veteran who’s no longer able to play every day as your top pinch hitter? (Fact of the matter is, I’m shocked Smith isn’t getting more playing time in the Colorado OF.)
The Braves have a guy on the bench who might fill a similar role. Kelly Johnson. Limited sample size, to be sure, but off the bench, he’s 4/10 with 4 BB and an OPS of 1.271. And he’s not getting any playing time with Prado out there.
Again, limited sample size, but better than relying on Norton, don’t you think?
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
5:53 pm
Marlins will win big tonight; the Braves are starting a Jap!
Good thing he’s not Paul Lentz and right 99% of the time. Otherwise I’d be scared that we’d lose.
dogsbrekky (disappointments are rare)
August 31st, 2009
5:53 pm
Fantasy Football Draft tomorrow night at 7pm for our league at espn, so be there signed up players cause I kind of don’t know what I am doing !
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
5:53 pm
CaliChopper, Liberty Media is a business. The object of ANY business is to make as much money for shareholders as possible. They use ANY avenue available for cash influx. To say they don’t care whether they make money off the Braves is kinda ludicrous…
N Nine (Norton 2010)
August 31st, 2009
5:53 pm
Get to know your Braves…
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/n/nortogr01.shtml – Mr.$$4mm mann
Dude a millionaire for a reason, wish I could say that, but only a few are as talented.
Isis
August 31st, 2009
5:53 pm
Rewrite:
Here I sit
Broken Hearted
Popped like a zit
When Joe Morgan sharted
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
5:54 pm
Isis…
Don’t forget Steve Phillips and his “Hit Shart” – lol
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
5:54 pm
It’s unanimous. Carroll’s new nickname is Crusher
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
5:55 pm
jeffrey d–
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
5:55 pm
Land Shart Stadium…
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
5:55 pm
I didn’t realize Greg Norton was a second round draft pick. Good thing McCann didn’t turn out like him.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
5:56 pm
LOL NECROMANCER
LOL….hahahahahaha
dogsbrekky (disappointments are rare)
August 31st, 2009
5:56 pm
BFIR – I was surprised last night that KJ (as much as I think he sucks) did NOT get a shot in the 9th
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
5:56 pm
And, CaliChopper, if they’re not worried about making, or losing, money on the Bravos, why have such a low spending limit?
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
5:57 pm
Is rally turtle stretching?
N Nine (Norton 2010)
August 31st, 2009
5:57 pm
McFann I think we should give your mann a break and watch Norton. Wouldn’t be fun watching him catch? I’m sorry if we cann’t agree. I still respect everyone’s opinion, even though it’s been one tough blog lately….
dogsbrekky (disappointments are rare)
August 31st, 2009
5:58 pm
Shamus – I like you but I must correct you. The aim of Liberty Media is not to make money for (it’s) shareholders… it is to do nefarious sheety tax driven “cash flow” deals so that management (Malone and co) can pay themselves obscene amounts of loot… it is one of the more horrendous companies I have ever studied (and that includes many dodgy Aussie spec mining dogs with fleas)
PWHjort
August 31st, 2009
6:00 pm
“You all are Cox apologists”
Dude, you are seriously dense. Why the f*** do you come on here EVERY DAY and say the EXACT SAME SH!T? Don’t you think we got it the 50,037,582,581,304 time you said it? Good god. Can you not add anything else to the conversation? Is “Bobby Cox needs to go” all that goes through that peanut-sized head of yours? For christ sake, get a life, man.
monty
August 31st, 2009
6:01 pm
Automatic outs, Greg Norton 1 per game, Goreki 4 per game, starting pitcher 3 per game, that’s 8 out of 27. We are playing with only 19 outs per game. 6 1/3 innings
N Nine (Norton 2010)
August 31st, 2009
6:01 pm
BTW- Noron’s middle name is Blakemoor! He’s one of a kind.
eyeball kid
August 31st, 2009
6:01 pm
So the question is, why is Bobby so determined to prove that Norton can get the job done? Norton is no longer the issue, it’s Bobby’s determination to prove he is right.
chilidog75
August 31st, 2009
6:02 pm
PWH,
That’s a bold statement, man.
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
6:02 pm
If Norton’s catching is equivalent to his hitting, then he’ll catch about every 1 out of every 7 balls, sometimes set up on the wrong side of the plate, and probably take several foul tips in the groin.
Choppinmama
August 31st, 2009
6:02 pm
Oh sure, the Wainwright for JD Drew doesn’t look so great in hindsight. I don’t think the Braves thought Wainwright wasn’t any good, they just needed/wanted a player like Drew at the time. Had to throw some talent into that trade. I’ve heard Jason Marquis is doing well these days. Let’s wring our hands and moan about that trade. Should have held on to him all these years for him to get really good, I guess. Good call on Hampton though, right? Then there’s Renteria. Hit a slam recently, why’d we let him get away?
I just don’t see wasting much time and energy debating woulda coulda shoulda. We’ve got enough to worry and debate about headed into what looks like an early end to our season again this year. Don’t get too high on Huddy’s comeback?? That way we don’t get our hopes dashed again – but I’d put some of my hard-earned $$$$ ON his efforts thru Sept. and Oct. We’ll see.
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
6:02 pm
jeffrey d–
No, he just sorta jumped when he saw BMac was out…now he’s all tense.
(I’m telling you, Rally, it’s just a day off…he hasn’t had one in a week, ya know!)
N Nine–
Uuummm…don’t know. How’s Norton’s D back there? Gotta be better than BMac’s or everyone will REALLY hate on him…
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:02 pm
dogsbrekky
Isn’t Liberty also involved in the distribution of some porn as well?
bobby
August 31st, 2009
6:02 pm
Chipper has always been one of my favorite players but it appears age may be catching up with him rather quickly. He is nowhere close to the ball player he was last year. Unfortunately it happens sometimes.
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
6:02 pm
Nortfan
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
6:03 pm
MFin04 made the Norton post McFann, sorry…
Nice post MFin
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
6:04 pm
BTW- Noron’s middle name is Blakemoor! He’s one of a kind.
bahaha! I make a motion that we start calling Greg Norton “Blakemoor”
PWHjort
August 31st, 2009
6:04 pm
Heh, chilidog75. I meant to end the boldness after his name. I just got a little too excited I guess.
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
6:05 pm
Shamus Thacker – Liberty Media didn’t go out and buy the Braves as a money maker, The Braves were part of a stock deal and when the tax ramifications are over they will sell, so if they are around break even, plus or minus, no they don’t care. Example? I’m sure you had the same complaints about Time Warner and all they did was restrict payrole, Did they change upper management? No, did they replace Bobby? No. Unless you here about a high ranking club official being shown the door, LM is happy as is till they can sell without penalty…..
dogsbrekky (disappointments are rare)
August 31st, 2009
6:05 pm
necromancer – nothing wrong with human beings expressing themselves “naked” artistically in all kinds of positions
Choppinmama
August 31st, 2009
6:05 pm
Random Blog Question: who is the player (Giants, maybe?), and why to they call him Kung Fu Panda? (I really don’t know, I’m asking.)
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
6:05 pm
Is Reeeeed for real, or is he just trying to get people angry at him? Because he’s just coming off as a doofus
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
6:06 pm
Choppinmama – Kung Fu Panda is Pablo Sandoval of the Dodgers. I’m not sure why they call him that, but my guess is because he’s big but friendly (he’s pretty portly)
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
6:07 pm
Liberty Media is the first company I’ve ever heard of whose goal is not to make money. Interesting concept…
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
6:07 pm
Giants…not Dodgers
N Nine (Norton 2010)
August 31st, 2009
6:07 pm
McFann Don’t know, but like Jeffrey d said, he might get a few bounces of his groin and be placed on 60 day DL. That would calm the blog down a bit IMO. He needs regular AB’s or he’ll be rusty, he can’t do any worse than Chipper, right??
monty
August 31st, 2009
6:08 pm
Reeeed
“MLB GM’s stupid to sign slant eyed player.”
Hadn’t you better hurry off to your KKK meeting?
Firearm
August 31st, 2009
6:08 pm
From what I heard, Sandoval’s original nickname was just “Panda” (for the reasons jeffrey d pointed out), and they added the “Kung Fu” when the movie came out.
Frankie Wren
August 31st, 2009
6:09 pm
Matt Stairs has come off the bench and hitless in 27abs and has 1 hit since late June. He’s killing the Phillies!!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t believe that Charlie Manuel has a job! Only 8 games in first place, man that guy is killing that team with his decisions regarding pinch hitters.
N Nine (Norton 2010)
August 31st, 2009
6:10 pm
jeffrey d I noticed I called him Noron! That might be cooler!
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
6:10 pm
Shamus–
No sweat!
N Nine He needs regular AB’s or he’ll be rusty, he can’t do any worse than Chipper, right??
Haha, sure…
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
6:10 pm
yeah but Matt Stairs is a power threat at least.
I’ll take Stairs over Norton any day of the week.
(Land Shart Stadium – hilarious)
CB
August 31st, 2009
6:10 pm
PWH,one less coffee tomorrow,ok?
dogsbrekky (disappointments are rare)
August 31st, 2009
6:10 pm
Shamus – read this and enjoy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Media
we can analyse the actual end result/s in 10 years
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:11 pm
When are the tax ramifications thing over with anyway? How much longer are the Braves under the tight purse strings of Liberty Media?
And, when the time for the Braves to be sold comes, will someone like Arthur Blank make another play to buy them?
I would hope so…
Choppinmama
August 31st, 2009
6:11 pm
The way those 3 idiots from ESPN were talking last night, I expected Chipper to use his walker to get from the dugout to 3rd every inning. Talk about getting thrown under the Meals On Wheels bus, sheesh!!
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
6:11 pm
cali, you honestly don’t think they’d enjoy making a few extra million while they do own the team? Why not, if it’s there? Haven’t heard anything about them turning Braves profits over to charity.. lol
mississbravefan
August 31st, 2009
6:12 pm
Heck bring back Julio to PH. anyone but Norton and his wiffle bat.
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
6:12 pm
dogsbrekky (disappointments are rare)
Are they…?
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
6:13 pm
PWHjort isn’t your typical “stats geek”, folks. The guy will come off with a, “sh**”, “fu**”, and any other cuss word if you piss him off. Sounds like he’s about had it with ‘NO MORE BOBBY’ and who can blame him?
N Nine (Norton 2010)
August 31st, 2009
6:13 pm
McFann why are you not taking me seriously?
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:14 pm
Nova Scotia Steve
Can we add “Land Shart Stadium” to the blog’s greatest hits along with “your and idiot?”
No, I’m not calling you one…but I noticed the “your and idiot” saying as a popular phrase on here…
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
6:15 pm
McFann why are you not taking me seriously?
Probably because we’re joking about Greg Norton going on the DL after getting hit in the groin with a football.
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
6:15 pm
baseball*
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
6:17 pm
Shamus – then you explain it…… They are a media outlet, Braves on TV anywhere like they were before? Tied into XM other than the MLB deal? To make money off a pro team you Market (see yankees) None of that is happening, they are just biding their time till they can sell, The Braves were a byproduct of a stock deal, not the focus.
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
6:17 pm
but I noticed the “your and idiot” saying as a popular phrase on here…
Remember when Paul Lentz thought that everybody here just happened to be making that exact same typo?
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:17 pm
Anyone notice there has been no Paul Lentz books posted today?
PWHjort
August 31st, 2009
6:17 pm
It doesn’t really piss me off, TnBrian. I don’t ever any of his posts. Never have, actually. But jesus, it’s the same thing every day. I know it’s pissing SOMEONE off. And I feel like he needs a stern “shut the hell up”.
The Real Don Steele
August 31st, 2009
6:18 pm
Shamus – You’re the reason I read this blog. You’re not always insightful; not always informative; not always coherent; but you’re ALWAYS funny. haha….haha….haha….haha
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
6:19 pm
I think Paul’s been making a small attempt to be relatively liked.
Well, maybe “liked” isn’t the word. More like “tolerated”
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:19 pm
jeffrey d
That’s when he thought we were all MORONS and IDIOTS.
McFann =Ô=
August 31st, 2009
6:19 pm
N Nine–
Uh…well, I…er…
jeffrey d–
Haha! Good retort…
Remember when Paul Lentz thought that everybody here just happened to be making that exact same typo?
Choppinmama
August 31st, 2009
6:19 pm
McFann: Glad you explained Turtle’s latest pose. I was thinking EVEN HE was getting tired of watching the Spotlight on McCann during every rain delay over the past week. I don’t mind, ’cause that’s the only way I get to see all the highlight shows. And I could look at that photo of him and Smoltz every day.
He sure does look relaxed to me. Both of you can sit back and enjoy the game tonight since you’re not worried about line-up position (who cares who’s batting 4th tonight?), throw- downs, steals or (horrors!!) bunts. I’d be mighty tickled to see him in a pinch-hit situation late, though.
monty
August 31st, 2009
6:20 pm
MAtt Stairs 2009 Slugging .481. .838 OPS. 4 HR
Norton 2009 Slugging .169. .495 OPS. 0 HR
AS bad as Stairs has been lately he’s twice the hitter Norton is. WHat does that say for Norton?
dogsbrekky (disappointments are rare)
August 31st, 2009
6:20 pm
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:17 pm
Anyone notice there has been no Paul Lentz books posted today?
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see there is direct proof of a GOD, oh the irony
McFann – nope, just have a nice American Cabernet and there are “no disappointments”
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:21 pm
I still haven’t figured out how Lentz is still on here after O’Brien kicked him off…
Bravissimo
August 31st, 2009
6:22 pm
Maybe Isis needs to go straighten out Norts “wood” and hell start playin better..
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
6:22 pm
I still haven’t figured out how Lentz is still on here after O’Brien kicked him off…
It’s like Freddy Kruger
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
6:23 pm
Why/when did DOB kick off Lentz?
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
6:23 pm
Shamus – I said, plus – minus break even, you were screamin for them to get rid of Bobby, I’m just telling you, Bobby isn’t even a fly on their windshield and won’t be till Bobby personaly costs them big money. So for right now we have another Time Warner who has let the payroll grow just a little…
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
6:23 pm
Almost Game time too folks
Reeeeeeed
August 31st, 2009
6:24 pm
Braves would be in playoff position had they not signed a Jap in the offseason. And that’s a fact!
dogsbrekky (disappointments are rare)
August 31st, 2009
6:26 pm
Reeeeeeeed – still having those Rabaul flashbacks from that POW camp, nothing wrong with that grandpa, but we get your drift… now stfu
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
6:26 pm
okay Reeeed…..we get it. You’re trying to be cute by acting racist and getting people angry at you. It’s getting old.
N Nine (Norton 2010)
August 31st, 2009
6:26 pm
Why is everyone so obsessed with Lentz? Let’s talk baseball.
McFann Ya, ha! Norton has me speechless too. Especially when he signed my Norton poster posing with the seattle uni. What a stud!
Mid Town Joe
August 31st, 2009
6:27 pm
Carroll Rogers,
“He’s having an off year, and it’s safe to say that’s proved to be a weakness of this bench”
Thanks for clearing that up, I had no idea!
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:27 pm
Nova Scotia Steve
A couple of weeks ago, (I think) Lentz was on a roll. He was bad-mouthing our servicemen. This offended most of the blog, including Wayne in Utah, who has a son in the military, and Mitchie Sans.
He was also name-calling most of the blog’s regular bloggers.
He had a melt-down, of sorts, that day.
He even attacked McFann
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
6:29 pm
See this too me is funny…
N Nine: “Why is everyone so obsessed with Lentz? Let’s talk baseball.”
Then you directly into Greg Norton talk – lol…
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
6:30 pm
Choppinmama Glad you explained Turtle’s latest pose. I was thinking EVEN HE was getting tired of watching the Spotlight on McCann during every rain delay over the past week.
Haha…he’d only be annoyed by that because we still haven’t seen the end…
And I could look at that photo of him and Smoltz every day.
Yah…I loved the part about him getting called up, making his debut, and then “leading the way” for Smoltz’s first complete game since returning to the starting roll. Woulda been so cool if BMac coulda caught Smoltz’s final game ever…
He sure does look relaxed to me.
He’s relaxed now (see, his legs are closer to his shell)…since Ms. Rogers didn’t give any specifics as to why BMac’s sitting this one out–ya know, no injury or something. Rally was a little nervous before…
Both of you can sit back and enjoy the game tonight since you’re not worried about line-up position (who cares who’s batting 4th tonight?), throw- downs, steals or (horrors!!) bunts.
That’s for sure!
(That sentence is what relaxed Rally…so thanks.)
I’d be tickled if he pinch-hit, too…provided he doesn’t strikeout, popout, flyout, groundout, hit into a double/triple play, ROE…
dogsbrekky–
You answered my Q with “nope”…that means they’re not rare!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
6:31 pm
PS
Just because Norton makes for such enlightening “good” baseball discussion!
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
6:31 pm
CaliChopper, I think they’re interested in making as much money as possible while they DO own the team. To not do so would be dereliction of duty by those in charge. The job of those running any division of a company is to produce as much profit as possible. To sit back and say, “well, the parent company doesn’t care if we lose money,” is not the way professional, ambitious, executives, operate… I like you Cali, but I disagree with you, and you ain’t gonna change my mind. lol
dogsbrekky (disappointments are rare)
August 31st, 2009
6:32 pm
NSS and Necro – thank god I missed the Dense getting into our troops, I am ex military and would have gone ballistic, stoooopid thing for Lentz is he actually uses a real name, yes ?
Anyway, have a good night and god bless y’all
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
6:32 pm
Thanks Necromancer…
- Not cool…I haven’t seen him on as much lately tho…
N Nine (Norton 2010)
August 31st, 2009
6:33 pm
…but he’s currently on the 25-man roster, Noron Blakemoor is the next Favre, he never quits, and that’s why Cox plugs him into key parts of the game.
Roman Gal
August 31st, 2009
6:33 pm
Jordan Schafer did have his surgery this morning
I wish they could’ve just gone ahead and done it earlier. But, what is it they say about hindsight?
[sigh]
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:33 pm
N Nine
You obviously haven’t been “Lentzed” yet…
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
6:35 pm
N Nine–
Eddie Haskell
August 31st, 2009
6:37 pm
Reeeeed
Enough already! Grab a beer and a blanket and go sit in the cornor and count your toes!
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
6:37 pm
Shamus – like you too, enjoy most of your posts. Don’t think LM is out to lose money either, tho buying 2 bankrupt sat, radio companies had me scratching my head. Just think untill there is a big money loss or drain from the Braves, it will be a, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it mentality.
Roman Gal
August 31st, 2009
6:38 pm
Oh, and Frank ruled out winter ball for Schafer.
That’s probably good. I have it on good authority that he didn’t particularly enjoy his winter ball experience last year. Plus, we won’t have to worry about him getting hit in the hand again.
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
6:38 pm
Roman Gal – Heard they fixed his ears while they had him on the table.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:39 pm
Yeah..maybe not seeing Lentz is a good sign..
What was funny, though, was Wayne, who is the most even-keeled dude that I’ve encountered on here, has just totally been slamming Lentz everytime he posts something on here.
You know it’s bad when Wayne in Utah crawls your @ss!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
6:40 pm
680 rippin on the Braves
MVH
August 31st, 2009
6:41 pm
What’s 680 saying?
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
6:41 pm
I have seen Wayne in Utah slammin Lentz A LOT…
and Steve in OH as well – lol -
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
6:42 pm
sayin that McLouth is a softy…that stuck out for sure
N Nine (Noron Blakemoor)
August 31st, 2009
6:43 pm
Necromancer To tell you the truth, I have no clue, he’s got a large Moron list
McFann Of course not! I’m so down with Noron Blakemoor, I have to just laugh it off, there is no other way out of this..I’m just as upset and haven’t been myself the last few days. I’ll try to get back to my normal NINEself! I just…….I just…don’t understand (almost crying).
David..(Athens, AL)
August 31st, 2009
6:44 pm
i will vote for Raffy as my favorite all tims SS for Braves (poll on SportSouth)
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
6:44 pm
When Lentz doesn’t post for a few hours, I always suspect foul-play…
If anybody’s gonna kill somebody, and Lentz is around, he’s pretty much the one who’s gonna get it…
Jeff R
August 31st, 2009
6:44 pm
Who’s slammin” Mr. Paul “The Rockies are Unstoppable” Lentz.
Geez, the guy’s practically a prophet!
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
6:45 pm
Reeeeeeeeeeeed – Yeah, KK’s outpitched the top pitchers in the game, very bad pick up for the Braves…..
Chong
August 31st, 2009
6:45 pm
Reeeeeeed sux at life. nuff said.
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
6:46 pm
Shamus – looking in the bay for the body?
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
6:46 pm
N Nine I just…….I just…don’t understand (almost crying).
Oh, man…you’re makin’ fun of me with that line, aren’t you?
Don’t worry…he’s a good hitter. He’ll break out of this…
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
6:46 pm
ok Shamus…
How’s the weather looking outside “Land Shart Stadium”
Loaf on a blackberry tossin with Matty D
August 31st, 2009
6:47 pm
DAMN…. this is a big OF!!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
6:47 pm
Let’s check the radar
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:47 pm
Shamus
I think Wayne knows some mean-looking Italian dudes.
Or, Lentz is scribbling notes down on a piece of paper, preparing his next post…
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
6:48 pm
They fixed Schafer’s ears by Botoxing his entire tiny head. Now that his head is normal size, he has smallish ears..
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:49 pm
Shamus – looking in the bay for the body?
CaliChopper
Well, you know….crap floats…
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
6:49 pm
LOL Necro
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
6:49 pm
Loaf on a blackberry tossin with Matty D – DAMN…. this is a big OF!!
Sure is, hope you stopped at the scooter store on the way
Boog's belly
August 31st, 2009
6:50 pm
ME HUNGRY
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
6:51 pm
Necromancer – Too true and funny
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
6:52 pm
Lentz could well be dictating new posts to a team of stenographers…
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
6:53 pm
Kawakami has an ERA over 8.00 in two starts (both losses) against Florida…YIKES
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
6:53 pm
Weird seeing Yunel being interviewed
N Nine (Noron Blakemoor)
August 31st, 2009
6:53 pm
McFann Huh? No I’m just letting it all out. I wouldn’t ever make fun of you McFann. I’ve come out of the Norton closet. I’m dead serious. I’ve even gotten on a few people’s bad side(see RHR). There’s no bad intentions but just lost for words on this crazy situation…anyway, I’m gonna cool it off.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:54 pm
Boog’s Belly
Are you Bobby’s Belly’s brother?
dogsbrekky (Cold Play seriously suck, seriously)
August 31st, 2009
6:54 pm
Juts wanted to add
Go Kawakami
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
6:54 pm
Steve, I’ll check…
Loaf on a blackberry chillin with Hanley
August 31st, 2009
6:55 pm
CaliChopper– you straight up trippin! HAHAHA
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
6:56 pm
Shamus = Rainman?
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
6:56 pm
Lentz could well be dictating new posts to a team of stenographers…
How does he verbalize the quotation marks and the all-too-long strings of ellipses, I wonder?
Oh, and there’s no such thing as a post. It’s called a posting. Get it right.
Props to me for that catch.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:56 pm
Actually, Paul Lentz isn’t one single person. Paul Lentz is a collective of sorts. A corporation, if you will.
There’s probably, maybe, 30 people who are under the Paul Lentz umbrella.
Hmmmm…thoughts?
RHR
August 31st, 2009
6:56 pm
So why was Huddy ever scheduled to start today anyway? Did someone read the calendar wrong or what? Dumb.
Boog's Belly
August 31st, 2009
6:57 pm
Necromancer– NO! I’m my own belly. I’ve seen Bobby’s and it ain’t pretty and white like mine. His is hairy and wrinkely. MMMMM ballpark hotdogs!!
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
6:57 pm
How else do we get all of this “statistical baseball knowledge” on here???
Elias don’t have squat on Lentz!
RHR
August 31st, 2009
6:57 pm
I can’t believe SportsSouth hired someone just to follow the twitter and facebook accounts. Can I get a job like that?
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
6:57 pm
Loaf on a blackberry chillin with Hanley – They have those extended batteries now, might even last the whole game.
Joe Simpson's GI-normous head
August 31st, 2009
6:59 pm
nope– not much going on in here.
Loaf on a blackberry gettin a quick masage from Porter
August 31st, 2009
7:01 pm
CaliChopper– FOR REAL! Oh SNAP, gotta get some of them!
N Nine (Noron Blakemoor)
August 31st, 2009
7:01 pm
RHR I’m still alive!! Am I still above Lentz on the ‘hit’ list???
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
7:02 pm
N Nine–
JUst playin’ with ya. I had one of those “I just…….I just…don’t understand” breakdowns not long ago.
Paul Lentz's "Friend"
August 31st, 2009
7:02 pm
I love McCann, imagine him in a tutu
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:02 pm
Looks a little cloudy…
Paul Lentz's "Friend"
August 31st, 2009
7:03 pm
Cubs are cute
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:03 pm
Did Boog just say Land Shart?
Tomas
August 31st, 2009
7:04 pm
If Mclouth appears fine in the MRI, then he should be here tomorrow along with Brandon Jones, Clint Sammons, Manny Acosta, Luis Valdez, Diory Hernandez, Brooks Conrad, and Gregor Blanco. I really don’t care if Gwinnet wins, I care if the big team wins. Jayson Heyward could go to AAA and play the outfield.
Just Pat
August 31st, 2009
7:05 pm
Little late getting this b*tch out, but…….HAD to go to son-in-law’s b’day party Sat. night even though we left early so I could see the end of the game. Got home and they were spotlighting Brian McCann again (and something about that always brings tears for some reason) so I knew they were in a rain delay. Announcers came back on and said……it’s still raining here in Philly, thought this game would have been called by now…..and switched back to the McCann spotlight. I thought……could they not have given the score?????? Everyone on here was fussing about Don Sutton not giving the score enough the other day. Being a FAN-atic, of course I kept watching until they came back on and said the Braves had won 9-1, but…..still!!!!! An earlier announcement of the score would’ve been nice (even though I STILL would’ve been watching…..just in case.)
RHR
August 31st, 2009
7:06 pm
I’m not in the mood to read the previous pages, did I miss anything good? Has Chop Chop been fired yet?
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
7:06 pm
Yep, “Live from Land Shart Stadium!”
N Nine (Noron Blakemoor)
August 31st, 2009
7:07 pm
McFann I missed it. –Funny how much attention Lentz gets while here’s not here! lol.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:08 pm
Man maybe it doesn’t take much to humour me…but that’s funny…
I burst out laughing (and I’m at work) when you wrote that Necro…
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
7:08 pm
Steve, VERY widely scattered showers, but nothing game-threatening. Just the usual afternoon and evening stuff on Florida coast..
David..(Athens, AL)
August 31st, 2009
7:09 pm
on radio pregame show , BC said only 3 players will come up tomorrow … later on Acosta will come back after his ten days are up …. will be more call ups later on
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:09 pm
Shamus Thacker (August 31st, 2009 7:08 pm)
Steve, VERY widely scattered showers, but nothing game-threatening. Just the usual afternoon and evening stuff on Florida coast..
Shamus
I’m actually very impressed…good stuff man
BravesFanChris24
August 31st, 2009
7:09 pm
I live in panhandle of FL and I get the “widely scattered showers” about every day lately. Doesn’t exactly flood, just sprinkles and that’s about it.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
7:10 pm
The Real Don Steele, thanks..
Chong
August 31st, 2009
7:10 pm
come on matty, give the offense a jump shart
Chop Chop
August 31st, 2009
7:10 pm
I’ll run this team until I grow weary of your disappointment.
Roman Gal
August 31st, 2009
7:11 pm
With the Yankees probably winning it all again…SALARY CAP discussions have to come up, as last year they missed the playoffs..and now have an entire pitching staff plus Teixeira because of money..Lets all form websites, tell our papers and teams baseball needs a SALARY CAP. now.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:12 pm
Great AB Matt
Chop Chop
August 31st, 2009
7:13 pm
No one covered second, Joe.
mr baseball
August 31st, 2009
7:13 pm
The Braves could have started Hudson tonight, skipped Kawakami’s start against a team that has owned him and kept their top 4 starters on regular (4 days) rest.
And improve the team at the same time.
All they had to do was release Norton.
If Kawakami is ineffective, it will be on the head of the person who did not step up and put the needs of the team ahead of some inexplicable loyalty to a player who has been about as unproductive this season as a major league player can be.
If things go well and the Braves win tonight & tomorrow with 2 quality starts, the Braves will have dodged a bullet and this post was unnecessarily fatalistic.
If not ….
Chop Chop
August 31st, 2009
7:14 pm
You idiot. God, I hate Joe. He deserves to have his name in bold. I feel like he’s on this blog. He makes me mad.
N Nine (Noron Blakemoor)
August 31st, 2009
7:14 pm
Prado got lucky Matt has dead duck at 2nd but they were tardy getting to 2nd base.
Kurdt Kobain
August 31st, 2009
7:14 pm
What is it someone called Diaz the other week? The Fish Whisperer? Guy tears this team up.
Rafael
August 31st, 2009
7:14 pm
CR,
Has anyone asked Bobby Cox on why he keeps putting Chipper in the #3 (run producing) spot? These are critical games for the Braves and we can’t afford to give up chances to drive runs in.
Jeff321
August 31st, 2009
7:15 pm
Chipper watches it go right on by!
The Abs Man
August 31st, 2009
7:15 pm
Speaking of Bozo the clown, having Prado bunt Diaz to second to start game means Bozo is Braves’ manager.
Chop Chop
August 31st, 2009
7:15 pm
Enough of this. Time to watch this game in peace.
N Nine (Noron Blakemoor)
August 31st, 2009
7:15 pm
Chop Chop RHR wants you and Joe fired.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
7:15 pm
Thanks Steve
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:16 pm
The Abs Man – “Speaking of Bozo the clown….” hahahaha
The Abs Man
August 31st, 2009
7:16 pm
In all candor, how does Bobby Cox continue to escape media criticism?
I mean John Gotti was the Teflon Don. Is Bobby so immune from media even questioning his game moves?
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:17 pm
RE: Speaking of Bozo the clown, having Prado bunt Diaz to second to start game means Bozo is Braves’ manager.
Actually that whole post was great
Just Pat
August 31st, 2009
7:17 pm
Heading home to watch the game……y’all have fun and be nice.
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
7:17 pm
Honestly, I wouldn’t even care if Chipper stunk it up if we weren’t in a playoff race as it would make priority #1 this offseason getting serious power hitter. But, we are in a race, and this sucks.
N Nine (Noron Blakemoor)
August 31st, 2009
7:18 pm
Anything less than 4 game sweep is not acceptable.
Rafael
August 31st, 2009
7:19 pm
The Abs Man- I question it myself..
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
7:20 pm
With all the corporate ownership, sure that ain’t Loan Shark Stadium?
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:21 pm
Anyone think Kawakami’s a little peeved off with the way Atlanta is/has handled his situation upon Tim Hudson’s return?
Firearm
August 31st, 2009
7:24 pm
Two sanshins for Kenshin!
N Nine (Noron Blakemoor)
August 31st, 2009
7:24 pm
wow KK aggressive unlike the last two first innings.
Rafael
August 31st, 2009
7:24 pm
Why is Greg Norton on this team? While Conrad was filling in for the KJ, he was batting over .300 and played good defense. Has Norton played the field all year, if so, how much? The answer is…..less than 5 times. Again, why are we keeppig Norton.
At least Conrad can play second base and move Prado to third to give Chipper “Old Fart” Jones a break from everyday playing.
I just do not understand the move..
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
7:24 pm
Dunno Steve, but if I lived at Pearl Harbor I’d be concerned..
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
7:25 pm
Just go ahead and give Kawakami the freakin Cy Young already! Come on, what’s the hold up. No, seriously, he looks awesome.
Firearm
August 31st, 2009
7:25 pm
Anyone think Kawakami’s a little peeved off with the way Atlanta is/has handled his situation upon Tim Hudson’s return?
That, the lack of run support over the course of the year, the Braves fans that hate him… Anger can be a good thing sometimes, if moderated.
Couch Tater
August 31st, 2009
7:26 pm
Anyone think Kawakami’s a little peeved off with the way Atlanta is/has handled his situation upon Tim Hudson’s return?
He’s a team player, but calls Bobby, “Donkey-San”, now.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
7:26 pm
Rafael: Why is Greg Norton on this team?”"
Raffy, you’re the first to mention that today, good point~!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:27 pm
It’s going to be a long night
Rafael
August 31st, 2009
7:29 pm
Maybe that is what Norton is bringing to the team. McDonalds?
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:29 pm
refresh?
Jeff321
August 31st, 2009
7:30 pm
Right on by Chipper Jones!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:30 pm
WTF Chipper O-LAYED that ball
N Nine (Noron Blakemoor)
August 31st, 2009
7:30 pm
Noron .138 BA .169 SLG
Marlins pitcher JJ .154 BA .327 SLG
Rafael you might be on to something…hmmm
Firearm
August 31st, 2009
7:31 pm
He’s a team player, but calls Bobby, “Donkey-San”, now.
Cultural note: the Japanese word “baka”, which translates to “idiot” or “fool”, uses the kanji for “horse” and “deer”. So maybe Kenshin calls Cox-kantoku “horse-deer-san”.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:31 pm
Here we go…
Rob from SC
August 31st, 2009
7:31 pm
Story of Kawakami. One great inning, one bad inning.
Chong
August 31st, 2009
7:31 pm
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:30 pm
WTF Chipper O-LAYED that ball
Very true but flash anderson went and got it
Hugh Jazz
August 31st, 2009
7:32 pm
SAME SHlT, DIFFERENT NIGHT! Braves can’t hit (this will probably be a no hitter), Chipper can’t get to balls 1 foot away from him. BALLGAME!
Bravesfan54
August 31st, 2009
7:33 pm
TNBrian says: “can’t believe some people’s obsession with how bad Norton is. He’s a pinch hitter. It’s not like the old man starts him. He won’t be here long so when we lose the focus can turn to what really sinks this team— Chipper and Loaf’s D, stranding runners in crucial parts of the game, injuries, Chipper again, this time his ice cold bat.”
Tennessee man, I will applaud your standing up for the much malinged Greg Norton. Reminds me of the famous lawyer who spared Leopold and Loeb the death penalty for killing Bobby Franks in the first so-called “crime of the century”. But, alas, they were guilty and Norton is the pinch-hitting crime of the century. He has left men in scoring position 2.7 times as often as CJ has committed errors, and not all of our (admittedly fading) Chipper’s errors cost us, whereas a good deal of Norton strike outs were rally or momentum killers. CJ proved himself, Norton did not.
To me, this blog forms – speaking collectively only – (with exceptions, Robert comes to mind here)the Braves’ baseball community consensus on players. The tide shifted somewhat with BC this, with far few diehard supporters, but while his skills are debateable and debated within ‘the community’, Norton (like Orr, Reeksma, Woodward, Kolb, etc)is a Blog Consensus Loser.
But Nice try, dude!
stamper
August 31st, 2009
7:33 pm
WTF is the matter with my mlb.tv???? why can’t i watch the game?
anyone have an issues with the mlb.tv?
groundfog
August 31st, 2009
7:33 pm
We lost this game before the first pitch. I see a no-hitter by Johnson.
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
7:34 pm
The report on Hoover yesterday was 90-91 FB, topping at 93, 81 changeup, both with good location but not much movement and average CB and slider from the scouting the sally guy.
Chong
August 31st, 2009
7:34 pm
Japanese translation : Reeeeeeed = a$$wipe
RHR
August 31st, 2009
7:35 pm
Oh now I see why Chop Chop wanted Gorecki to play CF instead of Infante.
It's Obvious
August 31st, 2009
7:35 pm
I have never seen Chipper look as old as he’s playing right now.
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
7:36 pm
DOB wanted me to pass along a clarification in the pitching matchups for this series. It’ll be Hanson in the finale on Thursday, not Lowe
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:36 pm
Can we score two runs???
RHR
August 31st, 2009
7:36 pm
Have we made fun of the tens of people who came out to support the Marlins? Looks like about 8 of those 10 are Braves fans.
Maybe the $7.90 infield box seats promotion Wednesday night will get a couple dozen people in the stands.
RHR
August 31st, 2009
7:37 pm
Carroll – pass along our props to DOB for that info.
N Nine (Noron Blakemoor)
August 31st, 2009
7:37 pm
Hi RHR!
Hugh Jazz
August 31st, 2009
7:38 pm
This WILL be a no-hitter so thats something to look forward to.
Rice Rocket
August 31st, 2009
7:38 pm
I’m beginning to think the Braves are racist against Asians with the run support they give Kawakami.
Get the f’ing lumber out, please. Arigato!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:38 pm
Thanks Crusher! Good Info
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
7:38 pm
It’s Obvious – It’s been awhile since Chippers played this much in a season….. He’s not used to it.
Firearm
August 31st, 2009
7:40 pm
Can we score two runs???
Kenshin’s starting, so I’m going to guess no.
RHR
August 31st, 2009
7:41 pm
I hate when I read back and the Faux Loaf has been making posts that aren’t funny because people assume its me.
RHR
August 31st, 2009
7:42 pm
HI N Nine, I’m waiting for a callback from my hitman. Don’t get excited, you’re not in the clear.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:42 pm
Worst bunting team I’ve ever seen in my life…
Can’t hit or bunt…there’s a good combo
groundfog
August 31st, 2009
7:43 pm
At least make the guy throw alot of pitches
Soph
August 31st, 2009
7:44 pm
I hate when I read back and the Faux Loaf has been making posts that aren’t funny because people assume its me.
We can tell when it’s not you. Well, at least I can. The faux Loafy usually spells a few words wrong.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:44 pm
Or and don’t forget the double play
Couch Tater
August 31st, 2009
7:44 pm
Thanks, Firearm. You should use bullet points.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
7:44 pm
This team is fundamentally bankrupt.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
7:44 pm
Where’s the fire in this team?
Tomas
August 31st, 2009
7:44 pm
Chipper kinda of has the Magglio Ordoñez sindrome. Leads the world in hitting and then can’t hit for power next year.
Hugh Jazz
August 31st, 2009
7:44 pm
This team is bad folks.
Shin Chuie Sau
August 31st, 2009
7:45 pm
what wrong with my friend kenshin? it has to be that fat man in dugout, bobby cox. he no like chubby american’s and that what that man is…..a FAT american. kenshin needs to come back to japan and finish what he started here. this where he belong.
bravesfaninmetsland
August 31st, 2009
7:45 pm
We may have won more games without Mclouth in center. But if anyone thinks we’re a better team without him in center then you are flat out wrong
Bravesfan54
August 31st, 2009
7:46 pm
Daslied said “Look, I’m not defending Norton. He’s been pretty bad (though stellar at walking!). But who’s Bobby going to use instead?
To which this long-time,die-hard fan says: look at the numbers, several of our starting pitchers have better averages; KJ has a better average, and CJ needs rest time, opening up double-switch options. But the best solution would have involved packed bags and a call-up. Obviously, when you haven’t released the man the man during the day and made the TC to Gwinnett, you are left fewer options – a state of affairs of your own making. (Reminds me of the guy who killed his parents, then asked the court for leniency since he was an orphan.)
I mean…come on…this man should have been gone a long time ago, and we all know it!
RHR's Hitman
August 31st, 2009
7:46 pm
Chirp…. where U at?
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
7:47 pm
Hugh Jazz, this team is “bad folks”? No, I think they’re probably good folks, just not a very good hitting team.
Tomas
August 31st, 2009
7:47 pm
Josh Johnson is a tremendous pitcher. He has Josh Beckett type stuff.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
7:47 pm
Cantu looks like someone beat him in the face with baseball cleats…
Rafael
August 31st, 2009
7:48 pm
Josh Johnson is a better hitter than Greg Norton. Well, that is not saying much.
Soph
August 31st, 2009
7:49 pm
He’s got a cute kid.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
7:49 pm
Time to warm up little Kris Medlen…
Choppinmama
August 31st, 2009
7:49 pm
BravesFanChris24: I’m in the panhandle too……Carrabelle. Quite a different August this year than last, huh? From drought and upper 90’s in ‘08 to showers every day. It’s ok, my lawn and plants are loving it.
Tomas
August 31st, 2009
7:50 pm
Can Josh Johnson be our cleanup hitter.
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
7:50 pm
Watching Josh Johnson stroke that single jogged a memory and it was confirmed….Johnson hit a three-run homer off Kawakami on July 29 here, in a game the Braves lost 6-3. There, that oughta cheer things up, eh?
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
7:50 pm
Necromancer, that’s where he had very bad acne when he was younger. That or he’s been burned, but it’s probably the acne thing.
SRF
August 31st, 2009
7:50 pm
Braves defense looked bored as they loafed over to pick up that single
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
7:51 pm
TnBrian
Yeah..I know..I was just being mean.
Bravesfan54
August 31st, 2009
7:51 pm
Eyeball kid says “The Braves don’t carry Sammons because Norton is way to valuable as a pinch hitter.”
Bravesfan54 says: “daaaang, what’s the world coming to when we are comparing the relative merits(?) of Sammons and Norton”. Sammons will get called up, but then my broken watch is right on time twice a day.
RHR
August 31st, 2009
7:51 pm
If Turn My Swag On is your intro song you should get beaned in the face.
Choppinmama
August 31st, 2009
7:52 pm
McFann: we all know the end to the McCann spotlight……”even though highly disappointed in his bestest buddy’s trade to the archrival Mets, Brian continues to make the All-Star team every year, and lives happily ever after as “The Man” in the clubhouse and on the field. The End.
Marlin
August 31st, 2009
7:52 pm
great seats, huh buddy!
Choppinmama
August 31st, 2009
7:54 pm
I’m having to watch the Marlins feed tonight. They are ready for Chipper to start using his AARP card too.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
7:54 pm
Johnson has a cute wife…nevermind the kid
Rob from SC
August 31st, 2009
7:54 pm
At least Chipper made that play
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
7:54 pm
Good thing about Kawakami is that when he gets pissed..he can cuss all he wants. No one else would understand him, except his translator.
SRF
August 31st, 2009
7:55 pm
man – there must be 1000 people there !
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
7:57 pm
This game’s attendance kind of reminds me of that game I went to a couple of weeks ago when the Braves played that makeup game against the snakes.
You could hear the players belching…well….almost….
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
7:57 pm
Choppinmama, people don’t like Chipper outside of Atlanta, and us Braves fans of course, but they have never liked him. He was pretty arrogant when he was younger, but so was/is Jeter and many others and they LOVE those guys. It’s something I can’t figure out and probably never will.
Rafael
August 31st, 2009
7:59 pm
Hey Joe, You want to know what is Chipper’s proble? Just go into his wallet and look at his DOB on the driver’s license.
Jeff321
August 31st, 2009
8:00 pm
Not very impressive, Chipper.
Rob from SC
August 31st, 2009
8:00 pm
Another player on our team who can’t hit a fastball
SRF
August 31st, 2009
8:00 pm
Chipper is on fire tonight
No More Bobby 2.
August 31st, 2009
8:01 pm
We have a team full of old farts. The biggest of course is Bobby Cox.
SRF
August 31st, 2009
8:01 pm
Enter your comments here
Rodney Derrick
August 31st, 2009
8:01 pm
Johnson might strike out Chipper five times tonight. What is that? A Platinum Sombrero?
RHR
August 31st, 2009
8:01 pm
DOB is on Chipper’s drivers license?
Rob from SC
August 31st, 2009
8:02 pm
we need to get at least one hit
Chong
August 31st, 2009
8:02 pm
NMB2 – We have a team full of old farts
Now we know why they can’t run…they need to let those old farts out to make room for some new ones.
No More Bobby 2.
August 31st, 2009
8:02 pm
No hitter tonight. We have to win all four against the Marlins and what do we do? Nothing.
Chong
August 31st, 2009
8:03 pm
RHR
August 31st, 2009
8:01 pm
DOB is on Chipper’s drivers license?
I thought the same thing
JEFF
August 31st, 2009
8:03 pm
wow the attendance there is awful and of course the braves are losing to a team that has the lowest payroll in the majors… Bozo the clown is our fat fearless leader bobby cox. diaz leads off and we quickly give them out # 1 . first of all thats totally stupid. and second. i dont care if mccann needs a day off NOT when this series means everything, and the braves look pathetic. I will not be surprised the marlins put us out of the race. this lineup is a joke. we have players who are hurt taking up roster spots. just dont see it happenin this year folks. not with cox at the top. and Johnson has 5 k’s already. thru 4 innings.. just awful. way to leave the bats in atlanta.. braves lose 3 of 4 my prediction. no fire and too many excuses .. im tired whaaaaa mommy i want my bottle.
Rodney Derrick
August 31st, 2009
8:03 pm
Sorry, if it is a no hitter, likely only four Ks at most on Larry
SRF
August 31st, 2009
8:03 pm
Is it just me or do the Braves players look like they would rather be anywhere else ?
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
8:03 pm
When did Dale Murphy start fizzing out? My guess was he was a year or two younger then Chipper is now, but I know he probably stayed around too long. Hope CJ doesn’t turn into that same story.
RHR
August 31st, 2009
8:04 pm
I can’t be socializing with all you low class Chipper bashers.
No More Bobby 2.
August 31st, 2009
8:05 pm
Chong. If we get rid of BC, then the problem will take care of itself. A new coach will not put washed up, over the hill players out there night after night. i.e. Chipper, Norton, Loaf.
Bravesfan54
August 31st, 2009
8:06 pm
Ok, Carroll has deservedly “b–ch slapped me” and the others who obsessed about Norton. I love this team, haven’t completely given up, but the numbers don’t lie about our chances. So…can we agree that our pitching is stellar (5 decent starters, some decent mid-inning guys, and two very good closers. Ok, we’re cookin’ with grease, you’re with me…so,…we got no speed (McClouth, yeah, but where’s he been, where’s he now)after McClouth – none! Agreed. Also, lack of speed has killed us? (no, you say, gees, wasn’t it a week ago, Loaf died an autumn leaf waiting for a wind on third base, without a saint or sinner to bring his slow azz home? yeah, I knew you’d remember. So-we need some speed. We need better defense at 3B. Chipper’s .933 won’t cut it. Personally, at 37 having played very hard for years, BC needed to give me more time off, but didn’t. He slumped, and his prayer “feets don’t fail me now” went unanswered. Loaf is liability. Class, can you repeat this: LOAF….! Do we have adequate position players yes, we even have exceptional ones, a few: Kotchman was, LaRoche is. Do we have all-star caliber, no – but it is a factor and should be (see, McClouth, good move). Moving on to power…ok folks I hear the bell…will talk tomorrow…O class, don’t forget to be positive, and be nice to Bobby and the team, let ‘em know you’re behind them. Don’t forget: DON’T BLOW UP THIS TEAM… more speed, more power, CJ rests, Norton goes (sorrrrrry, Carroll!).
R Rob
August 31st, 2009
8:06 pm
I say with all due respect “send my saddle home, my pony(Braves) is dead and gone to hell.
Goodbye my lover , goodbye!” Put a fork in em they’re done. I hope with all my being that this is the nose picker’s last year as the Braves manager.
ryan
August 31st, 2009
8:06 pm
might see a no hitter tonight. At least are hitting coach has time to suck on a lollypop. Fire Cox
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
8:06 pm
N Nine–
Yeah, really…
Choppinmama–
Haha, let’s hope!
JEFF i dont care if mccann needs a day off NOT when this series means everything, and the braves look pathetic.
Just FYI, BMac doesn’t hit the Marlins particularly well, anyway…
Chong
August 31st, 2009
8:06 pm
No More Bobby 2.
August 31st, 2009
8:05 pm
Chong. If we get rid of BC, then the problem will take care of itself. A new coach will not put washed up, over the hill players out there night after night. i.e. Chipper, Norton, Loaf.
Oh, I thought you meant they had gas dude.
No More Chop Chop 1 and 2
August 31st, 2009
8:06 pm
A new coach will not put washed up, over the hill players out there night after night. i.e. Chipper, Norton, Loaf.
Yes they would.
ChurchMan
August 31st, 2009
8:06 pm
- Losing 2 of 3 to the Padres was an eye opener
- Losing 2 of 3 to the Phillies afterward showed me they don’t have the desire to fight.
And finally tonight is showing me that I don’t even think they won’t to finish the season on a winning note.
Choppinmama
August 31st, 2009
8:06 pm
TNBrian: Yeah, hatin’ on a good player is easy. During his latest slump, all the opposition is too ready to have him ride off into the sunset so they don’t have to face him any more. Hope his Geritol kicks in pretty soon though. His play is looking middle-aged even to me!
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
8:07 pm
SRF
Is it just me or do the Braves players look like they would rather be anywhere else ?
Yeah…looks like a team full of Loafs out there…..or is it “loaves?”
No More Chop Chop 1 and 2
August 31st, 2009
8:07 pm
Fire Cox
Buy a dictionary.
SRF
August 31st, 2009
8:08 pm
yeah I think there is a story about loaves and fishes…
semiballcoach
August 31st, 2009
8:09 pm
kawakami up for the cy a nara award
JEFF
August 31st, 2009
8:10 pm
yup braves i bet get no hit by johnson.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
8:11 pm
Good Lord…this game looks like a game from back in April or May.
1-0 is looking more and more like the final of this game…
No More Bobby 2.
August 31st, 2009
8:11 pm
OK. I’m outta here. Too many “I Love Bobby Cox no matter how stupid his moves are” people on the blog tonight. If these goofs come back to make the playoffs (ha ha) I will come back to apologize.
Numbers
August 31st, 2009
8:12 pm
If Lentz is right 99% of the time
and
Br4vezw4g0n is right 1% of the time
then
Lentz plus Br4vezw4g0n = 100% *#@ hole
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
8:12 pm
Br4vezw4g0n
Is there a pointy white hat and a white robe in your closet?
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
8:12 pm
Br4ezw4g0n, did an Asian boy beat you on a 4th grade spelling test today? Get off mama’s computer and do your homework, son.
MattyRoss
August 31st, 2009
8:13 pm
Right now this is in the running for most boring game of the year.
Paul
August 31st, 2009
8:13 pm
My god imagine that the braves are getting no hit!! suprise suprise
SRF
August 31st, 2009
8:13 pm
speaking of old farts – Brett Farve is on ESPN
Rafael
August 31st, 2009
8:14 pm
No Hitter will be gone after this 1/2 inning. Bets?
Gomer
August 31st, 2009
8:14 pm
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!
Jay212033
August 31st, 2009
8:15 pm
I swear if I didn’t check the score myself one would think we were down 10-0! I hate reading this board when we are down, such a bunch of F’n crybabies!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
8:15 pm
Adam trying to pull that ball = a ground out..
Never mind too late
JEFF
August 31st, 2009
8:15 pm
way to go braves. just pathetic.. 6 k’s and climbing..
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
8:16 pm
Ah, jeez…this not fun.
Good night for BMac to get the night off…he’d surpass last year’s total in K’s for sure against this guy!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
8:16 pm
3 Walks = Time to take advantage and score on of em
SOS.
August 31st, 2009
8:17 pm
Jay212033. Then don’t read it. Wait till the game is over and go have a beer with your buddy Bobby Cox.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 31st, 2009
8:17 pm
No way
Heath
August 31st, 2009
8:17 pm
VJ?
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
8:18 pm
I am resisting the urge to say anything else negative about this pathetic excuse of a game.
Choppinmama
August 31st, 2009
8:19 pm
jeffrey d: thanks for the kung fu panda answer. I could remember that it was a player with a definite un-Asian sounding name, it would always surprise me at the nickname.
I vote for “Poncho” as Carrol’s nickname. Like The Cisco Kid and his trusty sidekick “Poncho”. A little before lots of you young’uns’ times, I’ll bet.
Luke H.
August 31st, 2009
8:19 pm
Night of the double plays tonight. Everyone should say “No-Hitter” out loud, let’s jinx this 7-foot f**k early.
Rafael
August 31st, 2009
8:19 pm
I meant to say that the no hitter will be gone after the NEXT 1/2 inning.
Let’s look at it in a positively, at least it can not be a perfect game thrown against us.
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
8:19 pm
that mound has to be over 10 inches high…..looks like 18 inches on tv
Bravesfan54
August 31st, 2009
8:20 pm
Roman Gal at 7:11 – you are so right about the salary cap! The last time the owners tried to impose one, baseball lost a season. This is the “54/40 or fight”, “give me liberty or give me death” of the union.
My question to you is this: should the owners hang tough knowing that the union will absolutely not cave in, and a strike would last more than one season only to have the president (which ever a Republican president would eventually do, too) appoint first, a baseball czar (we seem to like “czar” don’t we, has an imperial ring to, even if they don’t win drug wars, ecomomic wars, trade wars…but, I digressed) then, when the baseball czar fails (as they all do, being creatures of the executive, with no budget, no power), the president appoints a mediator, and the rabble finding rope for the few, turn the tide against ownership.
Now, I understand, as a southern boy does, that I poked a stick into the hornets nest. So Carroll needs to impose MARTIAL BLOG LAW (a la’ Cesar Chavez) and FORBID discussion of this issue.
Hey, I really and truly am a 63 year old man who followed this team since a year after they moved to Milwaukee. I swear I could ace a test on the 50/60’s teams and pass one on the 70’s, before I lost a decade to decadence.
Just bloggin’, mind you!
Hugh Jazz
August 31st, 2009
8:20 pm
I called it in the 2nd. This will be a no-hitter. Bank on it.
Jay212033
August 31st, 2009
8:21 pm
SOS
If that’s why you come here to bitch and moan all game then that’s pathetic! Especially when we’re only down 1-0!
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
8:23 pm
I think Carroll’s new nickname should be Mama.
Since DOB is the Chief, why can’t Carroll be Mama?
I can see McFann now.
Thanks for the new blog, Mama!
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
8:23 pm
okay…entirely too much bold..
No More Chop Chop 1 and 2
August 31st, 2009
8:23 pm
You show ‘em, Loaf.
Rodney Derrick
August 31st, 2009
8:23 pm
A miracle play by Turbo
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
8:24 pm
That’s only 60 pitches for Johnson through five innings.
Choppinmama
August 31st, 2009
8:24 pm
Marlins announcers: “…………….Anderson swoops in on that fly ball.” That’s his one swoop a year allotment. But, gotta give him half a prop for that catch.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
8:25 pm
Thanks for the info, Mama!
No More Chop Chop 1 and 2
August 31st, 2009
8:25 pm
If DOB were here this no hitter bidness would be over with already. Maybe Carroll could text him and tell him to pop on and say “Johnson is the best pitcher alive. Sorry folks, but he’s gonna get a complete game no hitter vs the bravos tonight.”
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
8:27 pm
Necromancer I’m almost old enough to be McFann’s Mama!
DOB
August 31st, 2009
8:27 pm
Josh Johnson is the best pitcher alive He’s throwing a CG no-no tonight. BANK ON IT.
Jake W.
August 31st, 2009
8:27 pm
Lets see, Marlins have their number 1 on the mound, a guy who has turned into a bona fide ace. Braves have a guy whos been there number 5 for most the year. I don’t know, coming into the series if I had to pick a team that had advantage each game I would say the marlins have a big one this game. They are winning 1-0. If it was reversed and it was the braves number 1 vs the marlins number 5 you would be mad that the braves didn’t have more than one run facing a teams worst starter while your ace is pitching a gem.
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
8:28 pm
Me Ah, jeez…this not fun.
Seriously? “This not fun”?
What am I–a neanderthal?
Necromancer–
LOL!
Oh, mercy, ssoR! C’mon!
groundfog
August 31st, 2009
8:30 pm
KK giving a better at bat than most Braves tonight
Roman Gal
August 31st, 2009
8:30 pm
They fixed Schafer’s ears by Botoxing his entire tiny head. Now that his head is normal size, he has smallish ears.. Shamus Thacker
Saying that they fixed them would imply that something was wrong with them in the first place.
JEFF
August 31st, 2009
8:32 pm
this is awful. in the heat of a playoff race this teams decides to take the week off..
Andy
August 31st, 2009
8:32 pm
god some of the other guys have to show the sack the kk just did in that at-bat
who cares
August 31st, 2009
8:32 pm
Chipper Jones is a joke. He is toast. He cant field, he cant throw, and now that he cant take steriods anymore, he cant hit for average or hit for power. He is a prime example of a player that bulked up, and then stopped taking steriods and his body feel apart. He is worse than Mark Mcguire his last couple of years. This guy gets hurt everytime he walks fast, and his swing is pathetic now, if he ever does swing. So good job Wren, for signing another over the hill superstar to a hug contract, when u could have traded him before he stopped taking the juice and gotten something for him. Hey u can always make him a manager, he sits by cox enough as it is, cause he never plays. And one last thing, maybe management could grow some balls and get rid of cox, but that would mean the braves would have to do without the best pinch hitter cox has ever seen in Norton, and the best AAA player on the roster in kelly johnson. OPPSSSSS!! Chipper just took a 3rd strike with his heavy bat on his weak shoulders.
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
8:33 pm
BTW–What was the answer to the trivia Q? Anybody know?
Liked Boog “dissing” those of us who love the half-longball.
FEAR
August 31st, 2009
8:33 pm
this team took the year off
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
8:33 pm
Matty!!
RHR
August 31st, 2009
8:33 pm
Damn I’m good.
JEFF
August 31st, 2009
8:34 pm
thank u MATTTTTYYYY. FINALLYY leave it up to matt to do everything…
Chong
August 31st, 2009
8:34 pm
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
8:33 pm
BTW–What was the answer to the trivia Q? Anybody know?
Brian Roberts
Mitchell
August 31st, 2009
8:35 pm
Yeah, how bout that Matt Diaz?
Just tearin’ it up out there.
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
8:35 pm
Can they clone Diaz?
Roman Gal
August 31st, 2009
8:36 pm
The Name-Thief finally got to me at 7:11. But, they didn’t say anything too out-of-the-box, so I’m not really upset…yet.
Just don’t let it happen again, pal!
RHR
August 31st, 2009
8:37 pm
You know what, who cares? You suck more. You suck at everything you do and you always have. And not only do you suck but you’re dumb too. Dumb and sucky. Take that.
SOS.
August 31st, 2009
8:37 pm
Hey Cox. Diaz is hitting too good. Maybe you could pull one of your good managerial moves and platoon him with Norton. Yeah that’s the ticket Yeah.
BIOMASS
August 31st, 2009
8:37 pm
who cares, you could be right about Chipper. Steroid powered, and all of that.
How do you explain last year, though? .364, Batting Crown.
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
8:38 pm
At Matty stealing that base…oh, that was so stolen off the pitcher! Haha…looked like something that would happen against us.
Chong–
Thanks!
Keeping It Real
August 31st, 2009
8:39 pm
I wonder if Simpson and that other boog in the booth are going to kiss Diaz. They sure have a love fest for this guy. I guess when you have a team this bad and boring, you have to look for something to salivate over.
Soph
August 31st, 2009
8:39 pm
Nice catch Omar!
Mitchell
August 31st, 2009
8:39 pm
That Braves outfield really knows how to go get ‘em.
Braves73
August 31st, 2009
8:39 pm
Cox/Norton will be on the 2012 ticket for Presidency.
Roman Gal
August 31st, 2009
8:40 pm
Roman Gal at 7:11 – My question to you is this… Bravesfan54
Was that you? I didn’t write that. As for a “baseball czar”…no. Czar’s make me think of Russia and Russia creeps me out.
18 Wheels of Love
August 31st, 2009
8:40 pm
Anyone ever stayed at The Wellington in NYC? Gracias.
SOS.
August 31st, 2009
8:41 pm
Dang who cares. RHR told you didn’t he.
Pendleton
August 31st, 2009
8:41 pm
I mean, shoot, these guys already know how to hit, right? So what the hell am I supposed to do, heh? I get paid for being a ceremonial figurehead, I don’t have to do any actual “coaching” or anything.
–Where’s my check?
Firearm
August 31st, 2009
8:42 pm
Sanshin #5 for Kenshin!
FEAR
August 31st, 2009
8:44 pm
KK is cruising……this boy has got a bum rap
Rafael
August 31st, 2009
8:44 pm
Cassidy is hot!
Chong
August 31st, 2009
8:45 pm
McFann, you’re welcome…and props to you for saying thanks
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
8:45 pm
KK is pitchin a heck of a game
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
8:45 pm
This entirely self-motivated team don’t seem too motivated at the moment..
Vinings Jim
August 31st, 2009
8:46 pm
Chipper su…good job!
Eddie Haskell
August 31st, 2009
8:46 pm
Only 75 pitches for KK thru 6.
SRF
August 31st, 2009
8:46 pm
nice job by chipper
Blackbird
August 31st, 2009
8:48 pm
For the past 20 years, since the start of our run, Florida has done more, with less payroll, than any team in the majors. THAT, my friends, is coaching and managing.
Pendleton
August 31st, 2009
8:50 pm
Look, our guys can get 9 runs every fifth game, so what if they only get none or one the other 4? The AVERAGE is still good!
Firearm
August 31st, 2009
8:50 pm
Blackbird, I partially disagree; their 1997 title was bought in a free agent spending spree. Their 2003 title was coaching, managing, and player development.
Chong
August 31st, 2009
8:51 pm
Blackbird
August 31st, 2009
8:48 pm
For the past 20 years, since the start of our run, Florida has done more, with less payroll, than any team in the majors. THAT, my friends, is coaching and managing
Or is it just a sense of URGENCY.
Rodney Derrick
August 31st, 2009
8:51 pm
Baltimore fans are even cheering for Pettitte
Blackbird
August 31st, 2009
8:52 pm
Firearm, 97 might have been bought, but let’s forget the other 18 years and talk ‘09.
Vinings Jim
August 31st, 2009
8:52 pm
Way to turn on the speed, Chipper! (RHR – I’m trying)
Jake W.
August 31st, 2009
8:53 pm
“For the past 20 years, since the start of our run, Florida has done more, with less payroll, than any team in the majors. THAT, my friends, is coaching and managing.”
Is it really though? I would give those drafting most of the credit. Their scouts are getting them some real good talent. Doesn’t matter the price, if you got good talent you will usually find yourself winning.
RHR
August 31st, 2009
8:53 pm
BALLGAME!
Vinings Jim
August 31st, 2009
8:53 pm
OMAR!!!!!!
Rob from SC
August 31st, 2009
8:53 pm
how did that happen
tampabrave
August 31st, 2009
8:53 pm
YEAAAAAA OMAR!!!
Pendleton
August 31st, 2009
8:54 pm
Somebody bring me a cheeseburger!!
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
8:54 pm
Whoo-hoo!! Waytago, Omar!!
Let’s go, ssoR!!
Mitchell
August 31st, 2009
8:54 pm
I would say that in spite of how badly he lost it in the 6th inning of his last start, Kawakami is still a pretty damn good pitcher.
But you know what? It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter if Huddy comes back and is the second coming of Christy Mathewson (he was a pitcher, right?). These guys can’t hit.
They may hit a couple of homeruns here and there and they may even beat a guy like Cliff Lee every once in a while but if you can’t put together a winning streak together with Lowe, Jurrjens, Vasquez, Hanson and Kawakami or just win consistently… you suck.
Not you Omar.
FEAR
August 31st, 2009
8:54 pm
YOU GOTTA BE $HITTING ME!
Blackbird
August 31st, 2009
8:54 pm
Holy mother of God!
BIOMASS
August 31st, 2009
8:54 pm
Nice of Bobbie to play Omar tonight.
ChurchMan
August 31st, 2009
8:54 pm
get KK out before he has a meltdown inning
Chong
August 31st, 2009
8:55 pm
Where are the whiny losers who gave up on the Braves now? Probably back in grannies basement sucking their thumbs.
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
8:55 pm
All that working KK made Johnson do in his last at bat caught up with him.
groundfog
August 31st, 2009
8:55 pm
Norton on deck!!!!
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
8:55 pm
Chong–
Props to you for answering me and for giving me props!
RHR
August 31st, 2009
8:55 pm
I can see why Bobby wanted Gorecki in CF instead of Omar. Oh wait…
Vinings Jim
August 31st, 2009
8:56 pm
Rossy!
tampabrave
August 31st, 2009
8:56 pm
how bout them 2 out bravos
Canadaian braves fan
August 31st, 2009
8:56 pm
keep bitching folks, its working
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
8:56 pm
Atta way, ssoR!!
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
8:56 pm
MAN, and KK deserves this win.
Rob from SC
August 31st, 2009
8:56 pm
why can’t we beat the crap pitchers?
Firearm
August 31st, 2009
8:57 pm
Great job, Kenshin. Hopefully the Braves can hold onto the lead for you.
Blackbird
August 31st, 2009
8:57 pm
I don’t know what you mean by URGENCY, and Jake, new draftees still need coaching. How many games can we win with a lineup laced with .150 hitters, getting 1 hit in 6 innings. Tonight MAY turn out to be the exception!
jackets77
August 31st, 2009
8:58 pm
once again…..nobody has been used from the bench yet…and they just said GREG ‘I GOT NAKED PICS OF COX’ NORTON is on deck….WTF!!! why??? put in ANYONE but Norton….why stop this rally now?? I don’t understand this BS…Norton EVERY game???
Soph
August 31st, 2009
8:58 pm
Chipper!
Esco!
Omar!
Rossy!
Yayyyyy! Scoring runs is fun.
Rafael
August 31st, 2009
8:59 pm
Seriously, Norton? KK is better off hitting.
jackets77
August 31st, 2009
8:59 pm
why not use KJ here?????WTF!!
cabravesfan
August 31st, 2009
8:59 pm
Looks like I am a good luck charm- I get home, the no hitter gets broken up and the Braves take the lead…coincidence? I think not
Blackbird
August 31st, 2009
8:59 pm
’scuse me, Norton’s up, I should have said .138, not .150!
Cheese
August 31st, 2009
9:00 pm
We’ll KK has done it again, put up against the best the marlins have to offer gives up 1run on 6 hits thru 6 innings damn amazing the difference
Rodney Derrick
August 31st, 2009
9:00 pm
We can always hope with Norton, but the positive thing is the odds favor Diaz leading off the eighth
jackets77
August 31st, 2009
9:00 pm
HELL…keep KK in the game just to hit….
bigdave
August 31st, 2009
9:00 pm
sucks.
groundfog
August 31st, 2009
9:00 pm
ugh Norton!
SRF
August 31st, 2009
9:00 pm
NORTON !!!!
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
9:00 pm
Somebody needs to tell chipper just stop trying to hit for power……bring back the singles hitter he was last year
Rafael
August 31st, 2009
9:01 pm
That’s a typical Norton at bat. It’s either a walk or a strike out. Did we expect a different result?
Cheese
August 31st, 2009
9:01 pm
We’ll Norton gives us his usual strikeout I would say better luck next time but I sincerely hope their isn’t a next time
Bravesfan1984
August 31st, 2009
9:01 pm
how much longer do we have to continue watching the so-called PH specialist????????
Blackbird
August 31st, 2009
9:01 pm
OK, he was hitting .138 BEFORE striking out.
Chong
August 31st, 2009
9:01 pm
bigdave…your 9:00 post…TMI
BIOMASS
August 31st, 2009
9:01 pm
Bobby loves guys like Norton. These inept journeymen remind him of himself.
Jake W.
August 31st, 2009
9:02 pm
This goes back to an earlier post I had. Braves had their number 5 on the mound and the marlins their ace who was dealing. They scored 1 run for him. They are the ones who should have been mad that they didn’t score more for their ace. If you are the marlins this is a game you have to win, if you are the braves this is a game you could steal. Great job by KK tonight. Once again the starting pitching getting it done. I mean imagine if we had a true number 5 guy. Don’t think we would have even been in this game at this point.
jackets77
August 31st, 2009
9:02 pm
Ok…CAROL…DOB…I ask this EVERY NIGHT just about…PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ask Bobby why he uses Greg Norton EVERY GAME to pinch hit when there are other more capable players on the bench? And then follow up with, how long will you keep trotting him out there? why not call up someone from gwinnett to pinch hit instead..PLEASE ask him that…PLEASE!
Vinings Jim
August 31st, 2009
9:02 pm
cabravesfan – what was it you told me earlier about dreaming?
groundfog
August 31st, 2009
9:02 pm
Norton is saving it for a game winning situation-relax
ChurchMan
August 31st, 2009
9:03 pm
I’m still positive that even with the callups, Norton will still be getting more opportunities than any of them.
tampabrave
August 31st, 2009
9:03 pm
Where was that yesterday…
RHR
August 31st, 2009
9:03 pm
Go ‘head Loaf
Soph
August 31st, 2009
9:03 pm
Make up catch by Loafy!
Jake W.
August 31st, 2009
9:03 pm
GA brought his glove tonight.
R Rob
August 31st, 2009
9:03 pm
Nawton does it again.Nose picker thinks, we need to end this inning now! “Norton, grab a bat!”
groundfog
August 31st, 2009
9:03 pm
Garret “tippy toes” Anderson
MurphyRules
August 31st, 2009
9:03 pm
Who is THAT playing left field?
keylargo
August 31st, 2009
9:03 pm
Hooray GA!
Chong
August 31st, 2009
9:03 pm
Loaf bringing the A game tonight
Rodney Derrick
August 31st, 2009
9:04 pm
Two great ones by Turbo tonight. You have to believe. Has to make ESPN and MLB Plays
SRF
August 31st, 2009
9:04 pm
Seriously – Norton should just find the biggest bat that is legal and should just hold it out over the
plate and hope a pitcher hits it.
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
9:05 pm
Jake W.
KK (the no.5 pitcher for the braves)has beaten alot of no1 pitchers this year..
he would be a no.2 or 3 on most teams….
groundfog
August 31st, 2009
9:06 pm
groundballs Moylan geez
Virginia Ranger
August 31st, 2009
9:06 pm
Well Norton will not bat again this month, ergo he should be getting a hit in the nest 30 at bats or days which ever comes first.
RCinATL
August 31st, 2009
9:06 pm
Einstein said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Therefore, I say, Bobby Cox is insane.”
How many more times are we going to have to watch Norton hit again? I mean, dangit, does Norton have some compromising photos of Cox or something that he is threatening to release?
It is time for this man to go! Let’s face it, folks, Norton is a modern day Charlie Liebrandt…of Dan Kolb…or a HOST of other players that shouldn’t even have been in the major leagues that this idiot keeps turning to TIME AFTER TIME AFTER TIME when the game is on the line.
Oh, and is it just me, but hasn’t Cox usually already signed his extension by this time every year? Maybe Frank Wren is going to show him the door too. We can only hope!
groundfog
August 31st, 2009
9:07 pm
Norton-Mr. September
cabravesfan
August 31st, 2009
9:07 pm
VJ-
hey, if it’s working…
RHR
August 31st, 2009
9:07 pm
why can’t we beat the crap pitchers?
Wait…you don’t think Johnson is a crap pitcher? I’m shocked.
Virginia Ranger
August 31st, 2009
9:07 pm
Moylan did not have it tonight, and unbelievably Boobie yanks him. Must be the big crowds at LSS that make Boobie think straight
Jim
August 31st, 2009
9:07 pm
With “Ice Cold”s” surgery on his wrist, and no winter ball, I think we can assume he’s off the radar for ‘10 – which means that Church might be signed. McLouth already under contract. GA will likley go someplace else – AL as a DH. So, B’s will be shopping for a GA-replacement since JH will likely not be called up until mid-season. In this regard, they might consider someone who can actually run.
Infante needs to be offered at least a 3-year deal. He’s earned it.
atlwolf
August 31st, 2009
9:08 pm
Don’t worry, now Norton won’t be available to choke in the late innings.
Keeping It Real
August 31st, 2009
9:08 pm
Jake W.
Your post makes good sense. Hope the Braves can capitalize for once.
Mitchell
August 31st, 2009
9:09 pm
Come on Eric.
Don’t blow it and them blame it on the ump.
keylargo
August 31st, 2009
9:09 pm
Ok…CAROL…DOB…I ask this EVERY NIGHT just about…PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ask Bobby why he uses Greg Norton EVERY GAME Jackets77
I wish you would buy a ticket and ask BC yourself. I’m tired of hearing you whine.
The A Bomb
August 31st, 2009
9:09 pm
Obviously, we’ve found the way to unlock the Godzilla that is CY KAWAKAMI. . .
No matter who he’s facing, the interpreter just needs to tell him he’s facing either. . .
(a) the ace of their staff
(b) an all-time leader in (fill in the category)
(c) a future Hall of Famer
Then, no worries. If we do that he’ll win 25 next year. No problem.
Jake W.
August 31st, 2009
9:09 pm
bravefaninok
Thats the point i’m trying to make. He’s been a number 5 most of the year on this team not because he is bad but because our rotation is just that deep. Yet people still complain about the guy. Got to be the best number 5 pitcher in the league, better than a lot of teams 3 and 4 pitchers.
RHR
August 31st, 2009
9:09 pm
Einstein said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Therefore, I say, Bobby Cox is insane.”
Einstein never said that. That is not the definition of insanity. The only person who ever said it was is a romance novelist. Guess we know what kind of books you like to read.
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
9:09 pm
Question – if Norton isn’t released by tomorrow, doesn’t that mean he’ll be on the postseason roster, if we make it?
RHR
August 31st, 2009
9:10 pm
I mean, that really bugs the crap out of me.
jackets77
August 31st, 2009
9:10 pm
I really hope one of our AJC writers ask Cox about Norton….I don’t see how/why that question is not been asked yet…
Choppinmama
August 31st, 2009
9:10 pm
Woo-hoo, Loaf swooped out on that one, didn’t he?
Necromancer: We may have to go with Big Mama for Carrol. Mama is getting into my territory
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
9:11 pm
I really hope one of our AJC writers ask Cox about Norton….I don’t see how/why that question is not been asked yet…
That is if TMZ doesn’t first get ahold of whatever risque pics of Bobby Norton has
RHR
August 31st, 2009
9:12 pm
Did I give props to KK earlier? If not, I meant to. Regardless of the outcome, KK got it done tonight.
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
9:12 pm
Big Mama? I thought we all decided on “Crusher” for Carroll’s nickname?
And by “we all” I mean me and someone else.
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
9:13 pm
Choppinmama We may have to go with Big Mama for Carrol. Mama is getting into my territory
Notice I never said whether or not I was for that nickname…
Soph
August 31st, 2009
9:14 pm
MattE gets hit again.
Roman Gal
August 31st, 2009
9:14 pm
Matty was just asking for it.
RHR
August 31st, 2009
9:14 pm
How dare you hit our Matty D. MFIKY will take your face off for that.
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
9:14 pm
jeffrey d And by “we all” I mean me and someone else.
Firearm
August 31st, 2009
9:14 pm
I had to chuckle at the mention of Charlie Liebrandt. “AND WE’LL SEE YOU TOMORROW NIGHT!!!”
…Sorry, my true loyalties just showed
But I’ll still cheer for the Braves for as long as they have Kenshin.
Soph
August 31st, 2009
9:15 pm
Way to get the bunt down Marteeeen!
RCinATL
August 31st, 2009
9:15 pm
RHR…I assure you I am no romance novelist reader, although if that’s what you or anyone else likes, it is okay with me.
To be honest with you, I googled that quote minutes before I wrote it, and 4 out of 5 sites attributed it to Einstein…although there is obviously some debate as to who said it.
Whatever the case may be, Cox is an idiot at the least. Greg Norton? C’mon!
Braves Fan in N.Y.
August 31st, 2009
9:15 pm
Good post Jackets 77.
One of the AJC scribes should ask Cox about Norton.
He does have an affection for journeymen with marginal talent (Keith Lockhart comes to mind) but at least Lockhart’s SP was over the Mendoza Line.
jackets77
August 31st, 2009
9:15 pm
The braves are winning this game, and I’m still pissed about seeing Norton up there batting earlier…damn..haven’t had something piss me off this badly in a looong time…
keylargo
August 31st, 2009
9:15 pm
Diaz’s left side must be polka dotted with baseball bruises. How many times is that in the last week or so? 3 I can remember.
Roman Gal
August 31st, 2009
9:15 pm
Marlins fans really need to work on their taunting skills. They’re lacking.
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
9:16 pm
Jake W.
I Agree completely
Tomas
August 31st, 2009
9:16 pm
Moylan’s getting tired, in his last few outings he hasn’t exactly been lights out. Jeremy Hermida maybe a non tender candidate, he is a good player, plays good defense, is still young, has a good arm has a high OBP, and has 20 homer potential. Maybe he could replace Garret Anderson next year and play right field and have Diaz be the every day Left fielder.
And get a power hitting first baseman from the right side.
RCinATL
August 31st, 2009
9:17 pm
And while I am on the subject…no wonder so many MLB players voted Cox as a manager they would like to play for. Heck, I wish he was my boss too! Fail, fail, fail, and what does his boss do? Rewards him with opportunity after opportunity. Must be nice to work in an envirnoment where being the weakest link means essentially nothing.
JEFF
August 31st, 2009
9:17 pm
wow unreal go escobar and chipper. ross helped out.. and THEN OF COURSE our piece of a joke greg norton strikes out again. why the freak is cox obsessed with him.. norton needs to get losty
NO MORE BOBBY
August 31st, 2009
9:17 pm
I love the fan that just yelled YOU WALKED A 40 YEAR OLD TO GET TO A 46 YEAR OLD.
Nice!!
Virginia Ranger
August 31st, 2009
9:17 pm
I don’t believe Boobis eligible for the Presidency. One has to be a US resident, which would imply you have to be a resident of Earth. With his basic decision process one would have to think he is a native of some out of space alien nation.
Imagine Boobie as Presidnet and Ricky Escobar on the Supreme Court.
Loaf could do double duty. Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Energy.
Mike Hampton Health and Human Services
Should I go on!!!!
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
9:18 pm
HaHa Somebody don’t believe Chipper is done
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:18 pm
Well, at least those who fixate on the problems are worried about Norton, the last guy on the bench.
The quality of our problems has improved.
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
9:18 pm
Hugh Jazz, with your “Johnson will no hit the Braves” shows how ignorant you really are. Make it obvious next time, will you?
Jake W.
August 31st, 2009
9:19 pm
Blackbird, “I don’t know what you mean by URGENCY, and Jake, new draftees still need coaching. How many games can we win with a lineup laced with .150 hitters, getting 1 hit in 6 innings. Tonight MAY turn out to be the exception!”
Its easier to coach and manage good talent than someone who doesn’t have it. Willie Harris, great guy but you’re not going to coach him up to be a Hanley Ramirez or a Miguel Cabrera. Give the people getting this talent some credit. I’m not saying coaching doesn’t play a part, just saying it starts with first finding talented players.
brent a.
August 31st, 2009
9:19 pm
This will be a good win over a good starting pitcher.
3 games back? Wow.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
9:20 pm
Norton is a shining example of Bobby’s newfound mega-idiocy…
RCinATL
August 31st, 2009
9:20 pm
Jackets77,
Interestingly enough, I remember reading on here recently where DOB was trying to find a way to ask Cox a question. What is that all about? Is he royal or something? His job is to manage the team, and he should have to give an account to the stock holders (ticket buyers) for how he choses to do so. Cox would never make it in most cities. Can you see him at a press conference in New York? Or Philadelphia?
jackets77
August 31st, 2009
9:20 pm
Gov….you obviously havent been watching the Braves lately…Norton is NOT the last guy on the bench….he’s been the FIRST GUY OFF THE BENCH in any pinch hitting situation….
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:20 pm
Speaking of urgency, where’s Paul tonight? Scoring those easy San Francisco chicks, playing poker or did his mom’s internet go out?
SRF
August 31st, 2009
9:21 pm
Loaf has been studying Norton
BravesFanChris24
August 31st, 2009
9:21 pm
More runs
Jake W.
August 31st, 2009
9:22 pm
LaRoche was happy to see Johnson gone
Kurdt Kobain
August 31st, 2009
9:22 pm
If they asked Cox, he would say he’s trying to get Norton going. Its just like KJ and Frenchy and everyone else Cox gave more than enough opportunities to succeed. Only this time, its a pinch hitter, so this stretches out over a season. Maybe they don’t ask him because they already know the answer.
Not saying I like it, or agree with it, but thats probably what he’d say.
Roachy!
Virginia Ranger
August 31st, 2009
9:22 pm
Rooooooooooachie
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
9:22 pm
We’re rollin now!
Soph
August 31st, 2009
9:22 pm
Roachy! Great hustle MattE too.
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:22 pm
Yeah, jackets, and he sucks. But we’re seven deep in the rotation, playing .640 ball since they inserted Prado and jettisoned Francoeur and we’re about to beat Josh Johnson, which is like cutting a diamond with your teeth.
DesiBrave
August 31st, 2009
9:22 pm
Every time i see Norton go swinging i remember the lines from the movie My Cousin Vinny. “There goes the quintessential Norton”
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:22 pm
Roachie, baby!!!
jackets77
August 31st, 2009
9:22 pm
RC….wow…u read my mind…my next comment was going to be that Cox could never pull this Norton shit in a bigger media market….or in any media market where the manager is held accountable by the media for his foolish ridiculous decisions…..and I don’t remeber reading DOB say that…maybe its on e of his columns I missed…i don’t miss many braves columns..
Chong
August 31st, 2009
9:23 pm
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:20 pm
Speaking of urgency, where’s Paul tonight? Scoring those easy San Francisco chicks…dude looks like a lady. There T fixed it.
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:23 pm
I REALLY like Diaz at leadoff. He hits everything and since he’s lost the weight he’s actually fast.
Rob from SC
August 31st, 2009
9:23 pm
Great job Yuni, where was LaRoche going there
Soph
August 31st, 2009
9:24 pm
Good hit Esco. Geez, out by a mile. It’s all good, I guess.
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:24 pm
Thanks, Chong. You’re a pal.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
9:24 pm
I’ve heard insanity described as one repeating the same failed behavior, over-and-over, and continuing to repeat that behavior expecting a different result.
brent a.
August 31st, 2009
9:24 pm
Good game. Let’s close this out and do it again tomorrow.
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
9:24 pm
Ah, LaRoche!
Oh well…fun inning, though! Nice to get some insurance.
Blackbird
August 31st, 2009
9:24 pm
Jake, I don’t really disagree with you. Some of what I said goes back to when we had great talent and won 1 WS, FL had mediocre talent (at least according to the paychecks) and did as good or better. And would you say FL has better talent than us this year? TP and Cox need to share their retirement party, and I’m only sending one gift they’ll have to share.
Kurdt Kobain
August 31st, 2009
9:24 pm
LaRoche getting greedy. Oh well. Lets wrap this up, bullpen.
RCinATL
August 31st, 2009
9:24 pm
Firearm, that was a terrible moment for the Braves nation. But, a memorable quote from Jack Buck!
To continue my point, the next year in the WS, it was Liebrandt pitching to Dave Winfield in the same situation. Except, Sean McDonough didn’t say ’see you tomorrow night.’ There was no tomorrow night. Toronto won the series in six.
And speaking of announcers tho were once pared with Buck and McDonough, anyone else agree that Tim McCarver should join Greg Norton on that island that nobody has ever seen or heard of???
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:25 pm
Cmon Gonzo, dust ‘em.
Soph
August 31st, 2009
9:26 pm
My guy, Gonzy!
Gorecki…uh oh.
Chong
August 31st, 2009
9:28 pm
Gov Clinton Tyree,
You’re welcome dude. props to your Mama.
keylargo
August 31st, 2009
9:28 pm
I’ve lost the satellite. There must be severe weather in the area.
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:28 pm
Nice inning by Gonzo.
Soph
August 31st, 2009
9:28 pm
Good job Gonzo!
Kurdt Kobain
August 31st, 2009
9:28 pm
Well that was quick.
Geez, Gonzo has been unbelievable
Virginia Ranger
August 31st, 2009
9:29 pm
Gov Clinton Tyree. Bingo
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
9:29 pm
Matt is looking better in right lately……and really looking good leading off.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
9:30 pm
KK’s getting a raw deal with this Huddy thing. He’s been too solid. Huddy should take Lowe’s spot or go to the pen..
Virginia Ranger
August 31st, 2009
9:30 pm
What is a DUX Bed. Must be something yoiu Georgia people do. Is it filled with Kudzuuu of something?
SRF
August 31st, 2009
9:31 pm
so now it is all joy and fun in the dugout…
groundfog
August 31st, 2009
9:31 pm
every time I see Chipper and Laroche together I think of Brokeback Mountain
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:31 pm
Love the way they show the establishing shot of Biscayne Bay in Miami. That stadium, perhaps the worst in the league, is 12 miles inland on the banks of the dredged C-17 canal in the middle of a tired piece of festering, humid, reclaimed swamp.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
9:31 pm
keylargo
August 31st, 2009
9:28 pm
I’ve lost the satellite. There must be severe weather in the area.”"
Or the satellite reentered and burned to a crisp.
Chong
August 31st, 2009
9:31 pm
What is a DUX Bed? It is a bed filled with Aflac DUX.
keylargo
August 31st, 2009
9:31 pm
I wish to he!! some of you would praise some of the 24 guys playing .600 ball instead of harping constantly about the 25th man on the team who bats about 2 times a week..
TnBrian
August 31st, 2009
9:32 pm
Diaz isn’t a Crawford that’ll steal a ton of bases, but damn, the guy hustles like nobody else and he can flat-out-hit. I’d like to see McLouth bat 7th and bat LaRoche 5th or 6th. I think that gives the team more RBI guys where they need to be.
Something like this… Diaz/Prado/CJ/Mac/Roachy/Yunel/McLouth/GA. You’d have Yunel to break up the lefties and McLouth is seems more like a run producer to me anyways. And NO WAY is CJ going anywhere in that lineup with Bobby still managing, forget it. Hitting 3rd is where he’s staying.
Virginia Ranger
August 31st, 2009
9:32 pm
Thanks Chong
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
9:33 pm
Shamus Thacker
With KK pitching more innings than ever in his career and our young future ACE pitching his first year in the bigs ,i kinda like the 6 man rotation idea
FEAR
August 31st, 2009
9:34 pm
is it norton for gonzo
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
9:34 pm
Wow, ssoR almost beat out that DP…
FEAR
August 31st, 2009
9:34 pm
nope kj gets the nod!
jackets77
August 31st, 2009
9:35 pm
keylargo…seriously?? twice a week??? Norton gets more AB’s than ANYONE except the starters…and they’re in KEY pinch hit situations..
RCinATL
August 31st, 2009
9:35 pm
“How much longer do we have to continue watching the so-called PH specialist????????”
Interesting observation BravesFan1984.
May I ask a follow-up question? If Norton turly is a PH specialist – in which we’ve all heard him referred to – what if he had a real job as a specialist? After that at-bat he is now hitting a robust .136! Man, if my ENT ’specialist’ failed with 86.9% of his patients, bet he wouldn’t have a job for very long. Bobby seems to like doing plumbing commercials. Wonder if he uses a plummer that is batting .136?
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:35 pm
Shamus, none of them deserves to lose their slot. They’ve all done the job.
Anybody else wonder about Kawakami as a closer (next year)? He’s awfully good first time through the order.
NO MORE BOBBY
August 31st, 2009
9:35 pm
Joe is making excuses for KJ again. Johnson sucks and thats that!!
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
9:36 pm
Is the six-man a done deal?
Kurdt Kobain
August 31st, 2009
9:37 pm
Since Paul’s not here tonight, I’ll do the honors:
Hey, its about time for Bobby to replace Prado with KJ to “get him some at-bats”. Who wants to bet he puts Carlyle in to close to “get him some innings”?
And now I will repeat this same joke 328 more times before 10 oclock.
Jake W.
August 31st, 2009
9:37 pm
Blackbird
The only point i’m trying to make is that talent to me is not entirely tied to how much a player is making. Marlins have taken advantage of a lot of the young years of some really good players. Those also happen to be the cheapest most of the time. Josh Beckett was as good for them in winning a world series as he was for Boston. Boston paid more for him to do that. At the end of the day what was even was the talent, not the money spent. Talent helped him win, not the money each team payed for him. Thats the only point i’m making.
Mitchell
August 31st, 2009
9:38 pm
Our bench used to be good when it had Omar and Martin on it but that was when the team was bad.
Now the bench is bad because it has Norton and KJ on it but the team is somewhat not god awful… so at one point it was good so technically Joe is right.
I’m going to assume that’s what he meant.
Soph
August 31st, 2009
9:38 pm
Come on MFIKY! 1-2-3.
FEAR
August 31st, 2009
9:38 pm
Paul Lentz pulled a DJ AM
keylargo
August 31st, 2009
9:38 pm
Norton has 65 ab’s for the YEAR. I’ve heard you personally YellowJacket77, b!tch more times than that about Norton.
Soph
August 31st, 2009
9:39 pm
0′fer for Hanley. Wow.
FEAR
August 31st, 2009
9:40 pm
man hanley batting 354 at the start of this and get the big 0!
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:40 pm
Hat trick for Hanley.
Mario Mendoza
August 31st, 2009
9:40 pm
lol @ brokeback braves Roach/Chipper
Frank Wren
August 31st, 2009
9:40 pm
Norton is a pro
Heath
August 31st, 2009
9:41 pm
Glad to see the Braves are winning…we’re all in better moods I see.
FEAR
August 31st, 2009
9:41 pm
norton is a pro….
….stitute
glord1
August 31st, 2009
9:41 pm
One interesting note. The three bullpen amigos are still cranking in the GP department. After tonight Moylan 1st in GP, Gonzo tied for third and OFlarety tied for fourth. Gonzo and Eric need to pick up the pace if they are going to go 1-3 with Moylan this years MLB bullpen ironman contest
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:41 pm
Mitchell, we still have a good bench. We’ve got two starters out.
Mario Mendoza
August 31st, 2009
9:42 pm
except for seeing Norton and KJ pinch hit, I have loved how this game played out: great starting pitching by kawakami, great relief and solid clutch hitting after the 6th
Rob from SC
August 31st, 2009
9:42 pm
Settle down Rafael. Time to get serious.
The_Superhoo
August 31st, 2009
9:42 pm
Aint over yet folks (just got home from work)
groundfog
August 31st, 2009
9:42 pm
soriano in a non-saver? uh oh lol
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
9:42 pm
Loaf would’ve leaped and caught that.
Kurdt Kobain
August 31st, 2009
9:42 pm
I don’t like Soriano in this ballpark. I’m still recovering from last time.
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:43 pm
Eww. Bear down, MFIKY.
Frankie Wren
August 31st, 2009
9:43 pm
August avg
M Diaz .400
H Ramirez .395
RHR
August 31st, 2009
9:43 pm
The security guard ran out on the field to protect the Marlins from MFIKY, Joe.
Loaf on blackberry getting massage on back and shoulder because of tough hit to wall after professional catch in the bottom of the 7th
August 31st, 2009
9:43 pm
These walls ain’t very padded here in Land Shark Stadium. Damn.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
9:43 pm
Norton is now batting at the “Norton Line.” There’s no other frame of reference for such futility. Mendoza was Rod Carew compared to Ed Norton.
richbrave
August 31st, 2009
9:44 pm
RHR:
What is MFIKY? And have the BRAVES put the fish to sleep yet?
Kurdt Kobain
August 31st, 2009
9:44 pm
Hope Loaf didn’t hurt himself too bad on that violent collision.
The_Superhoo
August 31st, 2009
9:44 pm
FINISH HIM!
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
9:45 pm
Land Skank Stadium is a weird name.
Alonso
August 31st, 2009
9:45 pm
Anyone think we’ll make a run at Jermaine Dye before midnight tonight? I hear they are asking for Norton straight up.
bigdave
August 31st, 2009
9:45 pm
Mike Hampton needs to borrow my handicap sticker…
SeaAtl
August 31st, 2009
9:46 pm
From SI.COM tonight – “White Sox GM Kenny Williams called teams this afternoon to let them know a large part of their roster is available in trade, including sluggers Jermaine Dye, Paul Konerko and Jim Thome and veteran relievers Scott Linebrink and Octavio Dotel.” Not sure the Braves would do something like this, and I think the deadline is today for any players on the postseason roster, but it’s interesting……
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:46 pm
Kurdt, did you see Loaf and the ballgirl last night? Too funny. Bit of a compromising position.
FEAR
August 31st, 2009
9:46 pm
we screwed up on dye and that wainwright dude
Heath
August 31st, 2009
9:47 pm
KK did another impression of David in the David and Goliath impression, huh? Good pitching.
The_Superhoo
August 31st, 2009
9:47 pm
DAMN. almost cut it off
Soph
August 31st, 2009
9:47 pm
MFIKY – finish this!!
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:47 pm
All right, MFIKY, enough di$%ing around. Put it away.
RHR
August 31st, 2009
9:48 pm
Fire MFIKY!
BravesFanChris24
August 31st, 2009
9:48 pm
Come on, get one more out, jeez ~_~
Vinings Jim
August 31st, 2009
9:48 pm
Well done!
The_Superhoo
August 31st, 2009
9:48 pm
So long folks! See you tomorrow!
BravesFanChris24
August 31st, 2009
9:48 pm
And with that, BALL GAME!
Very good win
Kurdt Kobain
August 31st, 2009
9:48 pm
I did see that. He lingered a little bit longer than necessary, I think. When you’re as suave as him though, you can get away with that.
Soph
August 31st, 2009
9:48 pm
Great win Bravos!
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:48 pm
YEAH, BAYBEE!!!
Kawakami slays another giant!
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
9:48 pm
Hammy’s gonna end-up in a bubble…
Rob from SC
August 31st, 2009
9:48 pm
What an important win. Now we need to come out focused tomorrow night as well.
Keeping It Real
August 31st, 2009
9:48 pm
Diaz could not surround the ball. At least he can hit.
RHR
August 31st, 2009
9:48 pm
Re-Hire MFIKY!
MFIKY
August 31st, 2009
9:49 pm
RHR, I need your hitmans phone #. Uggla gonna sleep with da fishes tonight.
groundfog
August 31st, 2009
9:49 pm
Diaz should win National League Player of the Month
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
9:49 pm
This one was so hard, then so easy.
ChurchMan
August 31st, 2009
9:50 pm
Come on Huddy, go above and beyond expectations tomorrow!!!
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
9:50 pm
Ah, very good game, boys! SO happy for KK!
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:50 pm
Carroll, somebody needs to do a story on what Kawakami has done against aces this year. He’s been superb, just rises to the occasion every time.
Kurdt Kobain
August 31st, 2009
9:50 pm
Whoever starts our clinching game of the World Series this year better pitch a complete game. Can you imagine MFIKY getting the last out? It would be the lamest celebration in history. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the guy smile.
richbrave
August 31st, 2009
9:50 pm
RHR:
What is MFIKY?
Alonso
August 31st, 2009
9:51 pm
Agreed on diaz for player of the month. dude has been filthy.
brent a.
August 31st, 2009
9:51 pm
3 games back
2 teams to pass
1 month left
richbrave
August 31st, 2009
9:51 pm
Enter your comments here
Frankie Wren
August 31st, 2009
9:52 pm
They will make your cry and smile in a 48 hour stretch. Say what you want, this team has been resilient all year. I don’t know about the playoffs but loving September baseball with at least playoff implications.
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:52 pm
richbrave: Seriously?
Last three are “I kill you”. Nickname for Soriano for his sunny countenance and disposition.
richbrave
August 31st, 2009
9:52 pm
Way to take care of business at LAND SKANK STADIUM. Get fired up. We want a sweep!!!!
Mario Mendoza
August 31st, 2009
9:52 pm
don’t you ever compare Greg Norton to my namesake, EVER!
MattyRoss
August 31st, 2009
9:53 pm
Kurdt Kobain — Either that, or have Gonzo close it out. Dude would make the miracle on ice celebration look like a golf clap.
SRF
August 31st, 2009
9:53 pm
KK is a hard worker – he has earned his money
Goldenglove002
August 31st, 2009
9:54 pm
Why do you do this to us Kawakami? why??? if you would pitch like this every time the braves might have an actual conflict wwith who to play.
New plan of action: Have Tim Hudson pitch as the #5 guy. Every time the braves play against a top pitcher tell Kawakami to get ready. he can pitch greatly against all of the top guys and maybe does well on short notice after watching tonight.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
9:54 pm
LOL
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
9:54 pm
Is Reeeeeed around?
Mitchell
August 31st, 2009
9:54 pm
Did we just win a game with good pitching and clutch hitting?
The Braves never cease to confuse me.
Actually the only part of that sentence that needs verification was, “did we just get clutch hitting”?
richbrave
August 31st, 2009
9:54 pm
RHR:
Seriously, I really was clueless. And the first is mutha’ I assume. O.K. thanx.
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:54 pm
Just good enough to break your heart?
Bipolar?
I’ve known women like that whom I still remember fondly…
ChurchMan
August 31st, 2009
9:54 pm
“Can you imagine MFIKY getting the last out? It would be the lamest celebration in history”
Gonzalez in the hand .. I’d pay to see that celebration. He’d yell and scream, jump up and down, tear off his shirt and run around the field
AustinBrave
August 31st, 2009
9:54 pm
Norton and Tommy Gregg must be sons of Bobby Cox the two most useless ph’s ever.
Kurdt Kobain
August 31st, 2009
9:55 pm
“Kurdt Kobain — Either that, or have Gonzo close it out. Dude would make the miracle on ice celebration look like a golf clap.”
LOL oh yeah. Gonzo definitely has to close out the final game. Great analogy.
RHR
August 31st, 2009
9:55 pm
richbrave – it’s Soriano’s nickname MF….I’ll Kill You.
richbrave
August 31st, 2009
9:55 pm
From the line sure looks like KK earned his pay tonight. Is it me or has KENSHIN been tightening up his game?
Mario Mendoza
August 31st, 2009
9:56 pm
I’m starting to like Kawakami, dude looks much more comfortable now that he’s played 3/4 of a MLB season. Those 8 mill per season aint looking THAT bad anymore (I guess we can put up with him as the 4th/5th starter as long as his era is in the 3.70-3.99 range)
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
9:56 pm
Has Paul Lentz posted yet today? Do you think this win has anything to do with his abscence?
Soph
August 31st, 2009
9:56 pm
True that, we won the first game of a series. Nice.
Kurdt Kobain
August 31st, 2009
9:56 pm
I would love to see someone get the last out and rip their shirt. That would be righteous. And if anyone would do it, its Gonzo.
MFIKY
August 31st, 2009
9:56 pm
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:54 pm
Just good enough to break your heart?
Bipolar?
I’ve known women like that whom I still remember fondly…
The crazy ones usually are the best memories aren’t they?
Jim
August 31st, 2009
9:57 pm
“Ice Cold” for Dye. Sox eat part of JD’s salary. If we get him, we’ll figure out where to play him. RF belongs to MD right now – unless he is moved to CF.
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
9:58 pm
Soph–
It’s real nice…huh, when’s the last time they won the first game of a series of 3 games or more? I’m thinking July…
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
9:58 pm
MFIKY, I believe you’d know.
Magic #
August 31st, 2009
9:59 pm
35
Kurdt Kobain
August 31st, 2009
9:59 pm
What’s our record this year without Mac in the lineup?
Goldenglove002
August 31st, 2009
9:59 pm
mario mendoza-
exactly! maybe not the BEST contract on KK but we can more than put up with him as our #4-5 starter
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
10:00 pm
jeffrey d: I believe Paul’s absence CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES a “lack of urgency” on his part. Without a “sense of urgency”, he is DEAD in the water as a Braves fan, a POKER PLAYER and a DENIZEN of his MOM’S BASEMENT.
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
10:00 pm
Is Brian Jordan really contributing anything?
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
10:00 pm
July 24th in Milwaukee was the last time the Braves won the first game of a series of 3 games or more.
Ebenezer Snerdberg
August 31st, 2009
10:00 pm
Hi,
Just having a post game snack of crow for my KK performance prediction. Not bad with B -B-Q sauce!
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
10:00 pm
Wow, Cassidy Hubbarth sure is.
Even if she wasn’t pretty, at least she can talk. Holy cow listening to Brian Jordan is painful
Jim
August 31st, 2009
10:01 pm
egads – Dye hit .186 in August; .245 in July; .329 in June – not the trend we would like to see. Maybe they will take Norton.
Loaf on blackberry getting massage on back and shoulder because of tough hit to wall after professional catch in the bottom of the 7th
August 31st, 2009
10:01 pm
I’m going to sue Land Shark Stadium for their concrete walls. I just wanted a nice little bump and now I’ll be sore for another month.
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
10:01 pm
Even the way Brian Jordan sits is awkward.
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
10:02 pm
hahaha, “professional catch”
McFann :Ô:
August 31st, 2009
10:02 pm
Kurdt Kobain–
I don’t know.
I do know that their record when BMac starts is 53-46…
You cann do the math from there.
I gotta stop for this night…my left shoulder/arm is KILLING ME!!
Or I’m gonna kill it…one of the two…
Night, all!
Kurdt Kobain
August 31st, 2009
10:02 pm
Paul obviously came “into” this series WITH a “3 out of 4″ mentality.
Firearm
August 31st, 2009
10:03 pm
Mario, I liked the contract from the beginning. I mean come on, you could be paying $12m/year on Carlos Silva.
Goldenglove002
August 31st, 2009
10:03 pm
Jim- The only White Sox vet that would be of any use to the Braves is Konerko. And thats not for this year. That would be incase Laroche doesn’t stick around. Dye has been horrible over the past month, and there wouldn’t be room as soon Church and McLouth become healthy
glord1
August 31st, 2009
10:03 pm
Norton is now 5 for 52 against RH pitching. That is .096 folks. It gets better he is slugging .115 with one double in 52 abs.
Wow just wow that BC keeps rolling him out there in big spots as his PH of choice. It is obvious that he would rather prove that he is right than to win games.
All that said – Great win tonight!
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
10:03 pm
Shamus,concerning 6 man rotation,
everyday while i work(drive truck)i listen to the mlb channel on XM radio,this is not confirmed just their best guess.
bravesgrl4life
August 31st, 2009
10:03 pm
Well, I wasn’t real happy when I woke up this morning and saw the loss from last night, but I can go to sleep knowing our Braves fried some fish tonight
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
10:03 pm
Brian Jordan: Great guy, nice ballplayer, tough safety. Really bad baseball commentator. Best of luck in your next endeavor, big guy.
braves4ever
August 31st, 2009
10:04 pm
well the giant killer does it again, thats 5 top rotation pitchers he has beat this year.
Omar Infante on Nate Dawg's blackberry in the clubhouse
August 31st, 2009
10:05 pm
hey Loaf….. I ran against the wall after my awesome catch and I’m fine. Always knew you were made of glass but I still love ya man!
Steve McP
August 31st, 2009
10:05 pm
Kawakami getting it going and he has not been bad all season, just had the odd poor inning, but often little run support, which makes the win/loss numbers look bad.
If Hudson gets back anywhere near it makes Vazquez our main trade piece for a bat in the off season, don’t want to see him go, but he will be at the top of his value and could generate a really good return.
Frankie Wren
August 31st, 2009
10:06 pm
Correction
Aug avg
Diaz .404
ijonathan
August 31st, 2009
10:07 pm
Denizens:
Katy Temple or Cassidy Hubbarth, discuss…
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
10:08 pm
Steve McP, I know you’re right about Vazquez’ value, but I – just – don’t – know if I’m willing to part with him. He’s been absolutely awesome this year. I’d keep him, but I don’t know what else you do.
Maybe Kawakami could close? He’s very good the first time through the order.
otisnixonsmokescrack
August 31st, 2009
10:08 pm
Well done Braves. Way to bounce back… Catching my Phillies in the N.L. East is still a crack pipe dream. But the WC remains very much in play…..
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
10:09 pm
ijonathan, Cassidy looks good walking away in the one ad. Really good.
RHR
August 31st, 2009
10:09 pm
Who else thinks of this every time you hear the name land shark stadium?
http://www.spike.com/video/land-shark/2802070
Props to those of us old enough to remember when this was a recurring skit. The rest of you idiots get off our lawns.
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
10:10 pm
LOL, Kurdt…
THAT’s not going to “get it done”.
Mario Mendoza
August 31st, 2009
10:10 pm
Firearm:
That was a horrible acquisition for the Mariners, whoever the GM signed him for 48 mill after being nothing more than mediocre for the Twins oughta be shot. Seattle still owes him $25 mill in the next 3 years
fastasballs
August 31st, 2009
10:11 pm
Just 3 games back & plenty of games to play!
Hopefully the Braves avoid their crushing loss in South Florida this series. It seems like there is always one in a series down there & has been one nearly every series for the past 3-4 years.
Very well pitched game tonight by KK, very efficinet with the pitch count. Hopefully Hudson can go six strong tomorrow night.
Mitchell
August 31st, 2009
10:12 pm
I don’t know about the rest of you but I’m ready for a Cassidy Hubbarth peephole video.
Anybody got the link for that?
Never did see the old Erin Andrews video but that was because I repsect her too much as a journalist to partake in such a deviant act of vouyerism.
The fact that I’m not smart enough to have found a way to download it without getting a virus and that I wouldn’t know what to do if indeed I got a virus is irrelevant.
Alonso
August 31st, 2009
10:12 pm
I’d still take Dye in a heartbeat. Something a’int right in the ChiSox clubhouse, and I think he’d do well in left. then dump norton and have loaf and church on what suddenly would look like a pretty strong bench. it seems so obvious. do it FW.
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
10:12 pm
Nice win tonight! Oh, and not blogging during the game was the best decision I’ve made in some time…reading the comments afterward is always funny…
Bravesfan54
August 31st, 2009
10:12 pm
A note to the Blog: I responded to the 7:11 post of Roman Gal with a complement and a question. She essentially denied her post. I have posted the entire sequence here because I believe my integrity was questioned. I do so fully understanding that female bloggers are a “protected class” on this blog.
Here follows the entire sequence.
ROMAN GAL HAS IMPLIED THAT I MANUFACTURED HER WORDS: HERE ARE THE BLOG POSTS: (UNEDITED AND IN FULL)
Roman Gal
August 31st, 2009
7:11 pm
With the Yankees probably winning it all again…SALARY CAP discussions have to come up, as last year they missed the playoffs..and now have an entire pitching staff plus Teixeira because of money..Lets all form websites, tell our papers and teams baseball needs a SALARY CAP. now.
TO WHICH Bravesfan54 replied:
Roman Gal at 7:11 – you are so right about the salary cap! The last time the owners tried to impose one, baseball lost a season. This is the “54/40 or fight”, “give me liberty or give me death” of the union.
My question to you is this: should the owners hang tough knowing that the union will absolutely not cave in, and a strike would last more than one season only to have the president (which ever a Republican president would eventually do, too) appoint first, a baseball czar (we seem to like “czar” don’t we, has an imperial ring to, even if they don’t win drug wars, ecomomic wars, trade wars…but, I digressed) then, when the baseball czar fails (as they all do, being creatures of the executive, with no budget, no power), the president appoints a mediator, and the rabble finding rope for the few, turn the tide against ownership.
Now, I understand, as a southern boy does, that I poked a stick into the hornets nest. So Carroll needs to impose MARTIAL BLOG LAW (a la’ Cesar Chavez) and FORBID discussion of this issue.
Hey, I really and truly am a 63 year old man who followed this team since a year after they moved to Milwaukee. I swear I could ace a test on the 50/60’s teams and pass one on the 70’s, before I lost a decade to decadence.
Just bloggin’, mind you!
BUT THEN: Roman Gal answered my post:
Roman Gal August 31st, 2009
8:40 pm
Roman Gal at 7:11 – My question to you is this… Bravesfan54
Was that you? I didn’t write that. As for a “baseball czar”…no. Czar’s make me think of Russia and Russia creeps me out.
********************
Roman Gal posted, I responded, then the poster denied all. I have contributed to this blog for four years without ever being accused of misrepresenting a blogger’s post. I resent Roman Gal’s doing so now!
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
10:13 pm
CAREER 146 77 3.48 304 303 22
the above stats are why you have to find away to see if Huddy is Healthy .
Steve McP
August 31st, 2009
10:13 pm
If Hudson is fit and back to anything near then a 6 man rotation during September seems possible, especially bearing in mind we have JJJ and Hanson who are pitching more than they have in the past and KK who has some soreness issues (he pitched in a 6 man rotation in Japan), Hudson might also appreciate the extra day to recover during his comeback.
The usual complaint about a 6 man rotation is that your aces lose starts (besides losing a bench player which is not an issue in September), but in this line up we have six guys who are very good, without an obvious ace and so it might make a lot of sense in those circumstances.
Firearm
August 31st, 2009
10:13 pm
Mario, we all laughed our asses off when Silva got that contract. And the Twins had just the guys to replace him. (Sadly, they’ve all become mediocre this year.
)
RHR
August 31st, 2009
10:13 pm
Could y’all at least let me have the blackberry comments. I mean, is it too much to ask that at least the phone part of your rip off be original? You can use a jitterbug or a nokia or a motorola or a palm or an iphone even. Or a netbook…I mean come on people. I don’t like being mistaken for you.
Frankie Wren
August 31st, 2009
10:14 pm
Wow. As hot as Matty D was this month, Teddy Ballgame did that for a whole season. Pretty unbelievable.
otisnixonsmokescrack
August 31st, 2009
10:15 pm
And thanks for the .5 game boost on the Fish Sticks… All jokes aside, the Braves have a very good team. And if the Braves make the playoffs they would be a very dangerous ball club.
Heath
August 31st, 2009
10:16 pm
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
10:12 pm
Nice win tonight! Oh, and not blogging during the game was the best decision I’ve made in some time…reading the comments afterward is always funny…
I decided not to blog during the game tonight too. I think I may start doing that more often.
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
10:16 pm
Shamus – Your 9:43, good stuff
Chopdawg
August 31st, 2009
10:16 pm
RHR…priceless
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
10:18 pm
From the braves news page….
When the Braves announced that they were skipping Kawakami, they explained that the 24 starts that he’s made this year already exceeded the average total (23) he’d made during his playing days in Japan.
Kawakami, who traveled to Miami after learning of this switch early Sunday evening, said last week that he wasn’t too concerned about his right shoulder that has provided him discomfort at different points throughout his first full season in the United States.
After Hudson starts Tuesday night, the remainder of Atlanta’s rotation will be pushed back one day. The Braves will evaluate the makeup of their rotation as this week progresses. But it doesn’t appear that they’re looking to utilize a six-man rotation for the remainder of the season.
Goldenglove002
August 31st, 2009
10:18 pm
Chipper looks like he could use some sleep
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
10:18 pm
Very nice, Otis. Now go sell some crack or cook some meth or buy a new snow shovel or sell your sister or whatever the hell it is you people do in Philadelphia when it turns bitter cold. Back to the north where you belong.
Doc Holiday
August 31st, 2009
10:18 pm
Season over………..we win, we only pick half a game……….WTH………..2009 is gone…….
Doc Holiday
August 31st, 2009
10:19 pm
Goldenglove002,
Well said, the guy looks older than Jamie Moyer………..whats up with him……….some is wrong with Chipper, clearly.
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
10:20 pm
Glove: Chipper’s been looking a little ragged for a couple years now. Wonder, in a concerned brotherly way, if he’s taking care of himself as well as he could.
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
10:20 pm
It’s time for the awards show.
Most Improved: Mixxo: He’s gotten a lot better from earlier in the season.
Don’t come back
Best Trend Setter: RHR: Need I say more?
Most Excited: Tomahawkin: The dude gets pumped!
Most Annoying/Obnoxious: Mitchell: Just calm down little guy.
Most Obsessed: Paul Lentz: That guy is always on here
Best Rookie/Newcomer: The Bird and Indian: I think he’s new considering the age and all. Been good
Funniest: RHR: Need I say more?
Most missed: Tom O’ Hawke: Where did you go?
Least missed: Coach:
Most insight: Paul Lentz: Sorry.
Most optimistic: The Bird and Indian: He never thinks the game is over. I guess it’s a good thing?
Least optimistic: Mixxo: You’re getting better though. It’s a revers jink right?
Most entertaining: Shamus Thacker/Chop Chop: I couldn’t decide.
Most Sarcastic: Vinings Jim: Yessir
Best Romance: Vinings Jim and Cabravesfan: Not a hard decision but Heath has made his attempts.
Boys or Girls: Girls: Sorry but RomanGal, RHR, McFann, Soph, and more have dominated this year.
Heading in the wrong direction: Jurrjens4NLCY: You’ve gotten worse lately.
Heading in the right direction: jeffreyd: He’s becoming a top blogger.
Top Male Blogger: Steve from OH: Yep.
Top Female Blogger: RHR: This was an extremely tough one.
Best at knowing the farm: Roman Gal
Most dedicated Blogger: McFann.
Most Underrated: Rob from SC.
Top 15 Bloggers in no order: Steve From OH, RHR, McFann, Roman Gal, JeffreyD, Chop Chop, Shamus Thacker, Paul Dentz, Soph, The Bird and Indian, Rob from SC, Heath, Vinings Jim, Tomahawkin, Fight For the Last SPOT!
Richie
August 31st, 2009
10:21 pm
Glad to see the Braves get a win, after last night’s lost opportunity. Good to see the Rosters expand to 40 tomorrow. Maybe they can get Chipper and others some rest for the stretch run, because he is clearly hurt, no matter what he says. He can’t turn on pitches like he usually does
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
10:22 pm
Open for critique. I’ll post it multiple times for the next few days so everyone sees it.
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
10:24 pm
I forgot about Doc Holliday for the top 15. Oh well. You might win the Final vote.
brian
August 31st, 2009
10:24 pm
at the start of the year did anyone think that we would be cheering for the Phillies and Mets to win on September 1st??
of course scoreboard watching does no good if the braves do not take care of business themselves
Where are you Lou?
August 31st, 2009
10:26 pm
Coward!
Jake W.
August 31st, 2009
10:26 pm
Just noticed Gonzo has a better ERA than Soriano now. Great win for the Braves and KK. Now we get to see how Tim Hudson’s looking tomorrow.
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
10:27 pm
Enter your comments here
RHR
August 31st, 2009
10:28 pm
Law have mercy, how could you lump me in with some of those people.
Just kidding!
Random, Braveheart, N8, Lew, scoots, nolie, ugabrave, Chop Chop and the rarely seen but never forgotten scribe, bubdylan, and BAS should be on that Top 15 before even me, much less some of those others LOL! Hope I didn’t forget anyone, it would be easy to do because we have a lot of smart folks posting here, if everyone was as dumb as some people I’d never bother reading the comments.
cabravesfan
August 31st, 2009
10:28 pm
Awards Show-
I’m flattered
(and I will work harder to get into the “best female blogger” race…)
By the way Tom is still on vacation in his mountain hide-away…he should be back next week
Heath
August 31st, 2009
10:28 pm
Awards Show…thanks for the top 15 nod. Wouldn’t have seen that coming. Is it the cooking (more specifically the grilling) that gets me on the list?
fastasballs
August 31st, 2009
10:30 pm
Chipper has had the hungover look working for quite a while lately. I’d like to see him sit for a few games now that Prado is back. It may be the best thing for the team in the long run, but I just don’t see it happening.
He’s missed his usual DL stint this year & it’s messed him up. He always comes off the DL on a tear that lasts a good while, but he just hasn’t had one this season.
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
10:31 pm
Gotta ask, who out there still doesn’t think KK is a big game pitcher?
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
10:32 pm
Cabravesfan: You could make a run. Glad to see Tom will be back.
RHR: Braveheart, Scoots, nolie, and N8 could make a run. Chop Chop isn’t on here enough though. I also went on who is on most and contributes a lot. I don’t agree with Random.
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
10:32 pm
Call-ups are official: Brooks Conrad, Luis Valdez and Clint Sammons
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
10:32 pm
Hey! I got some props! Woo!
Props all around, y’all!
Bravesfan54–dude, chill. If she said it wasn’t her, it wasn’t her. Either way, I don’t think she was claiming you misrepresented her post. It’s all good bro.
Random, Braveheart, N8, Lew, scoots, nolie, ugabrave, Chop Chop and the rarely seen but never forgotten scribe, bubdylan, and BAS should be on that Top 15 before even me,
Yeah. I’ve already given Chop Chop some props today, as well as scoots. Lew hasn’t gotten props from me in a while, but props to him.
But seriously, without that group, there wouldn’t be much of a blog.
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
10:33 pm
My only complaints about the awards:
-Paul Lentz won too many and he wasn’t slammed hard enough
-There should’ve been a “handsomest” category (with me as the winner)
But I’ll take my heading in the right direction. That’s like being named on Baseball America’s top prospect list.
And RHR sure cleaned up
Gov Clinton Tyree
August 31st, 2009
10:33 pm
Que es Luis Valdez?
BravesFanChris24
August 31st, 2009
10:33 pm
Should make it a rule, KK only pitches against Aces of the other team ~_~
Well, since it seems he normally gets matched up against them, it shouldn’t be too hard to continue
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
10:34 pm
Although next year I’ll be shooting for best male blogger. I’ll have to get some work in the Arizona Blog League
cabravesfan
August 31st, 2009
10:34 pm
Awards Show-
I shall do my best
Random
August 31st, 2009
10:34 pm
What is it about this blog that seems to bing out so many bicious vitches?
Choppinmama (August 31st, 2009 7:54 pm) –
Are you one of those mothers that eat their young?
Doc Holiday
August 31st, 2009
10:34 pm
Awards Show,
Thanks for the award………I was really getting worried not to see my nick up there……….LOL
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
10:34 pm
Heath: It’s a number of things. You are on here a good bit and offer some good insight and some other things too. The grilling helped.
otisnixonsmokescrack
August 31st, 2009
10:34 pm
I’m not going anywhere Gov…. I understand the feedback due to the screen name and my remarks yesterday. But that’s what Southern sports posters doesn’t understand. You talk trash about our team, and we come back harder. Most Southern posters are way too sensitive. See I can take your jokes. It’s cool. And I’ve got a lot to fire back with trust me. . When it’s cold, we come down to the ATL and visit you and your wife. She has the best DSLs I’ve ever had bleep my bleep… Remember last time? We tied you up and made you watch us bang her every which way all nite long. When we got finished we drip, driped on her Art Kelly Style… It’s on youtube…
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
10:35 pm
Can we give Lentz more repititious/dense? I mean, the man invented that category.
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
10:35 pm
And props to Awards Show…very clever and well done
Buzzmeat
August 31st, 2009
10:36 pm
Acosta, and and out fielder has to be one (Blanco Or Jones)
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
10:36 pm
Can we give Lentz more repititious/dense? I mean, the man invented that category.
I hear they’re thinking about naming the award after him
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
10:36 pm
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
10:32 pm
Call-ups are official: Brooks Conrad, Luis Valdez and Clint Sammons
Nice,now Ross can PH,welcome back Brooks!you have been missed.
pryguy
August 31st, 2009
10:37 pm
Nova Scotia Steve,
Your post at 5:29 said something along the lines of this…
“With Kawakrappy goin today and Hudson tomorrow…I’ll be extremely happy if we win ONE of those games.”
Well I guess since Kawakrappy (who has been stellar for a good portion of this season, but that seems to escape your small ability to hold information) won this first one, we can expect Huddy to lose considering your stellar analysis. Kenshin, another well pitched game yet again.
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
10:37 pm
Acosta has a few more days till he’s elligible
Heath
August 31st, 2009
10:37 pm
Awards Show -
So, you like the “odds”…oh…and I bet you like the KB posts too!!
I knew my obsession with her would help me out with something someday! 
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
10:37 pm
Steve: Congrats!
Jeffrey: Well he got most obnoxious. But you can’t argue about Paul giving the most insight. Even if you don’t agree with it. You keep on working hard at getting there! RHR did clean it up.
Doc: Yeah I must say you slipped my mind but you deserve some credit.
Vinings Jim
August 31st, 2009
10:37 pm
cabravesfan – I believe it would be appropriate to thank the person you were named to the list with – I do thank you for being fun to chase…
And, does this mean my sarcasm button has been working better than I thought?
NO MORE BOBBY
August 31st, 2009
10:40 pm
I want to be the first person to start the wave online. Whos with me?
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
10:40 pm
Define “insight.”
I’m humbled, btw. If only Loaf were here to see it…
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
10:40 pm
Apparently the academy missed the last month or so or Lentz would have gotten Most Annoying/Obnoxious
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
10:41 pm
I could go for a wave
Heath
August 31st, 2009
10:41 pm
Awards Show -
Come to think of it….don’t I have the best romance going if KB is involved….even if it is one-sided?
Sorry VJ/cabravesfan
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
10:41 pm
The Paul Lentz award. It’s catchy. I guess that kind of fell into the most annoying/obnoxious category though.
Jeffrey: Thanks.
cabravesfan
August 31st, 2009
10:42 pm
VJ-
I suppose you are right- without you I never would have won! Thanks
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
10:42 pm
Wait that was Mitchell that got that. My bad guys. I’ll have to fix that if I post it tomorrow for more to see.
cabravesfan
August 31st, 2009
10:43 pm
Heath-
so many ways to respond to that…seeing as how this is a family blog I am jsut going to say NO- you can’t have a one sided romance
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
10:44 pm
Heath: IDK, VJ and Cab would be hard to beat. They put on a show in here.
cabravesfan
August 31st, 2009
10:44 pm
Alright, time to go…got no sleep last night and am falling asleep on my sofa
Night all!
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
10:45 pm
They put on a show in here.
Oh, and don’t forget that one of Paul’s many teachings is that kids, it’s ok to buy that videotape!
(Too off-color?)
Whatever
August 31st, 2009
10:46 pm
Deepest condolences to Steve From OH, RHR, McFann, Roman Gal, Chop Chop, Shamus Thacker for being lumped in with the rest of that mediocre or worse crew. How humiliating.
Scoots, Nolie, Moby, Flange1, DAP, Thrillhouse, McFann, Steve from OH, Bubdylan, RCIB, Ron Roberts, RHR, Roman Gal, Shaun, Ugabrave, PWH, Chop Chop, Bay Area Steve, keylargo, Wayne from Utah, Lew, Coach, Anders, Joebrave, Couch Tater, fastasballs, Piedmont, dadgum, mbatl, rammerjammer, georgetownkid, charliealphabravo, and quite a few others are filling out the 40 man roster loooooooooooooong before we even think about calling up any of the other scrubs mentioned on that joke of a list
cabravesfan
August 31st, 2009
10:46 pm
Steve-
works for me
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
10:46 pm
Steve from OH: That man does have some extremely odd views on stuff.
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
10:48 pm
Sounds like Whatever is jealous he/she didn’t make the cut.
But I guess we can’t all be Heading In The Right Direction winners.
HAL
August 31st, 2009
10:48 pm
the funiest thing ive ever read on this blog is the guy saying trade hoss who in the name of all thats loafsome would take him???
Buzzmeat
August 31st, 2009
10:49 pm
Oh yea, I forgot about the 10 day waiting period. Well we you cant have too many bullpen arms, Bring in Jo Jo Reyes for an inning here and there. Hes good until he gets into trouble and panics. If he is in the Bullpen, Bobby can just pull him out of the game in those situations, instead of making us suffer through back to back to back to back doubles!
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
10:49 pm
Whatever–what ever happened to mbatl? I haven’t seen him post in a looong time, and I always valued his opinion highly.
Haven’t seen g-town kid around recently either…
A fine list you compiled. However, I don’t have any problems with 99% of the posters here. Just some of the stuff they say! (Insert smiley-face whatever here)
Brandon from Warner Robins
August 31st, 2009
10:49 pm
Hello blog….
Vinings Jim
August 31st, 2009
10:49 pm
Is it bad timing for me to say good night right after someone else just did? Well, anyway, good win! Let’s get three more! (in Florida, that is)
Heath
August 31st, 2009
10:49 pm
cabravesfan -
Green (with jealousy) is not your best color!
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
10:50 pm
Whatever: I’m sorry but many you names make very rare appearances on here. I’ll take my Tomahawkin, Bird and Indian, Heath, and Vinings because they show up almost every night and show their love for the Braves. No disrespect to anyone you name because they are very good when they are on here.
Whatever
August 31st, 2009
10:51 pm
Filling out the real list some more:
Scoots, Nolie, Moby, Flange1, DAP, Thrillhouse, McFann, Steve from OH, Bubdylan, RCIB, Ron Roberts, RHR, Roman Gal, Shaun, Ugabrave, PWH, Chop Chop, Bay Area Steve, keylargo, Wayne from Utah, Lew, Coach, Anders, Joebrave, Couch Tater, fastasballs, Piedmont, dadgum, mbatl, rammerjammer, georgetownkid, charliealphabravo, Random, N8, Shamus Thacker, Choppinmama
Doc Holiday
August 31st, 2009
10:52 pm
I think we have a runner for the BEST LAWYER on the blog award.
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
10:52 pm
Whatever–go back aways and add jjs, BobJ, Scribe (who still makes an appearance every now and then!), CL, and more that I’m forgetting…
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
10:53 pm
thinking either Awards Show has a crush on Lentz or Awards Show is Lentz which would be the same thing
Brandon from Warner Robins
August 31st, 2009
10:54 pm
What did I miss tonight?
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
10:54 pm
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
10:53 pm
thinking either Awards Show has a crush on Lentz or Awards Show is Lentz which would be the same thing
Damn …………..
Heath
August 31st, 2009
10:55 pm
Whatever -
Whatever did I do to you? lol
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
10:56 pm
He’s definitely not Lentz, CaliChopper…if he were, I’d get worst blogger, hands-down. LOL!
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
10:58 pm
Absolutely not. I should have put him as most annoying and obnoxious but Mitch had to be included. I just put that he ATTEMPTS to put the most insight on the blogs. I am NOT PAUL LENTZ!
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
10:59 pm
Brandon from Warner Robins
August 31st, 2009
10:54 pm
What did I miss tonight?
Well johnson was No hitting us thru 6….Usual blog meltdown,End of the world(season),lots of brave bashing
Then matt (captain caveman ) broke up the no no,next inning blog calms down(after the bravos take the lead)
KK was brilliant again defeating another ACE.
Tiger Woods
August 31st, 2009
11:00 pm
All I’m happy about is that Norton got to hit tonight. WOO!!!!!!
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
11:00 pm
Well, he does try, you can’t deny that, LOL! The dude is the Rudy of the blog. But a lot harder to root for…
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
11:00 pm
Awards Show
What am I? Chopped liver???
Heath
August 31st, 2009
11:00 pm
And just for the record….I am as surprised as anyone that anyone would include me in a top 15…whether it be for best or worse blogger… I figured myself somewhere in the middle. I try to not to argue with people, I try not to anger people….yet, I don’t post stuff about youngsters down on the farm…but I did have a secret weapon for whomever it was that decided to make the list…
Whatever
August 31st, 2009
11:00 pm
Yes, Steve, needless to say that BobJ, JJS, Scribe, Grinch, CL, Berigan, VOR, SJA, Gil from Mechanicsville, Savannah Guy, eric the elder, walter’s daddy, flbravesgirl, klobber, Salty and quite a few others were first ballot Hall of Famers upon their retirements from the blog
Doc Holiday
August 31st, 2009
11:01 pm
Wyatt Earp
Virgil Earp
Morgan Earp
Johnny Ringo
Ike Clanton
Billy Clanton
and Curly Bill Brocius
Dont they deserve any awards? Dont they make the 40 man roster? They are more men than the others you mentioned?
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
11:01 pm
Ok Steve, but if the vote comes back 99% accurate then I was right
Brandon from Warner Robins
August 31st, 2009
11:03 pm
bravesfaninok
Thanks. Funny reading the “BALLGAME” or “SEASON” quotes in the 1st or 2nd inning of a game the Braves would eventually win. :/
Tiger Woods
August 31st, 2009
11:04 pm
Carroll or anyone else on the board got a question. How many times this year have the Braves scored in only 2 innings or less. Interesting maybe?? Any thoughts on this??
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
11:04 pm
Whatever: Again, you make references to bloggers from the past. This is for this season and these are the ones that have been on most from this season. I mentioned N8, Lew, Scoots, and Nolie could have been on there. N8 especially has been good this year but he kind of slipped my mind. It seems like maybe you haven’t been around much this year. Please don’t mention Coach as one of the best ever again.
Steve from OH
August 31st, 2009
11:05 pm
It’s been fun y’all, but I gotta hit the hay.
Night!
Steve McP
August 31st, 2009
11:06 pm
Awards Show – Anders could have got a nod for most sensible non-Braves fan, at least his posts talk Baseball, although of late the woeful Mets have not given much to work with on here.
Jim Millard
August 31st, 2009
11:06 pm
Screw with the braves and Frank Wren and God will burn your house down.
Heath
August 31st, 2009
11:06 pm
Whatever -
I will give up my spot to you….you just have to tell me your real handle. I have been on long enough to know that is not it.
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
11:06 pm
Ahhhh Necromancer. You kind of slipped my mind. Maybe I’ll expand to 40 men rosters for the editing of tomorrows night awards show. This was a dress rehearsal.
Heath: Well you’re just a solid blogger. You were Greg Norton of last year.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
11:07 pm
Conrad’s back!? Woo hoo!!!
Thanks for the 411, Mama!
Sorry Choppinmama
I can’t call Carroll “Big Mama.” It just doesn’t sound very nice…
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
11:08 pm
Who’s team captain now, Norton?
Heath
August 31st, 2009
11:10 pm
Yes, Anders does deserve some special award….nothing too great because he IS a Met fan after all. But something to at least recognize him. We could call the award Best Non-Braves Fan award…nothing fancy…just tells the story like it is….
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
11:11 pm
I’m not even gonna use my secret backway methods…and go out on a limb and say RHR authored the awards?! Love it.
without further adieu, some postgame:
Bobby Cox waxing eloquent on Josh Johnson (which was also paying a compliment to the way Kawakami handled himself, and the Braves offense. Bobby also gave kudos, by the way, to Kawakami’s 10-pitch at-bat prior to Diaz’s hit and to a couple of plays each in the outfield by Omar Infante and Garret Anderson….And back to my original thought.
“Johnson is one of the top guys in baseball,” Cox said. “You have to put him in the top five anyway, for me, in all of baseball. He’s that good. The kid is that good. We beat (Cliff) Lee in Philadelphia and now we beat Johnson in Florida. That’s pretty darn good, says something about our pitchers and being able to scramble around, get some runs.”
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
11:11 pm
Brandon from Warner Robins
yeah i love the blog!Mostly good braves fans….just a bit to much doom and gloom sometimes.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
11:12 pm
Awards Show
I blogged some last year, but under different monikers, so I had my cup of coffee, then.
This is my 1st season under a more permanent moniker. So, I think I should have some creative props here.
Dang, I sound a little like, Lentz, there…
Just joking…I’m not that conceited!
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
11:14 pm
I believe I’m correct in this, but outside of the opener of the two-game series vs. the Nats earlier this month (or August) the Braves just won a series opener for the first time since July 24 against Milwaukee (yes, I was covering that series too. Hm. My last road trip.) Otherwise the Braves had lost the openers of nine series of three or four games. That’s one of the reasons Chipper was feeling so Chipper afterward:
“This is a big boost especially against their ace,” Jones said. “It’s a huge win. Probably the biggest win of the year. Especially sitting back and watching how the first six innings went. To come back, get off the mat, put enough runs on the board to win and then some off of that guy is a tremendous boost for us. Now we’ve got to carry it through the last three games.”
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
11:14 pm
You’ve had Madre Padre, Darlin Marlin, Anders, Lou Valdes, Nationals Capitals, and some Phillies fans. I’ll go with Anders for tomorrow. There was a guy that went as Metropolitans that was on here for just a couple of nights. He was fantastic and I wish he stayed. He gave great insight to baseball and a lot of us here on the blog about why we shouldn’t be whining about different stuff. I wish I could remember when and go back for some quotes.
Heath
August 31st, 2009
11:15 pm
Awards Show -
If it pleases a few on here… I can give up my spot for Comeback Blogger of the Year. I got on here, with this handle, about 4 years or so ago…did well…disappeared until this baseball season and cameback real strong. Of course, if you want to put me on the 40-man roster tomorrow AND give me the Comeback Player of the Year award… I won’t complain!
uga-brave
August 31st, 2009
11:15 pm
if the braves could just get average to above average production from the 3 and 4 hole down the stretch they defintely will have a punchers chance.
willieg
August 31st, 2009
11:16 pm
Im the best blogger on this sorry A$$ blog only a braves fans would give out awards before the seasons finished. That be like given an oscar to a movie before its finished, thats WaCk.
All rise the honorable Willieg is leaving the chat room.
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
11:16 pm
Carroll: Nope, not RHR. If you do use your secret methods, just don’t make it public.
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
11:17 pm
WILLIEG! YOU THE MAN!
wow
August 31st, 2009
11:17 pm
I would have expected a few more players to be called up. I like the players that were called up, but i would like to see burke, and at the very least one more outfeilder. We have 4 outfeilders that are active and church doesn’t play much anymore, hes always hurt these last couple weeks, i know infante can play out there but one more outfeilder would not hurt it would be a little smarter.
bravefaninok
August 31st, 2009
11:17 pm
Awards Show
I always enjoyed Kenny Powers post!
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
11:18 pm
Last but not least….KK.
Kawakami, on the last-minute adjustment to the rotation:
“I’d like to know when I’m pitching a little earlier, but the results were good,” Kawakami said through his interpreter. “We can’t really lose right now and I knew that. In those terms, it was easier to pitch.”
He also brought up the three-run homer Johnson got off him, which I think gave KK a little added motivation tonight:
“Last outing I faced him also and I gave up a home run off him,” Kawakami said. “I really wanted to win tonight against him.”
And Chipper on Kawakami’s prowess against the aces:
“He’s done it time and time again when we’re needed it,” Jones said. “When we’ve been up against a high profile pitcher, he’s done a great job for us, kept us in the game. That’s all you can really ask for. You just hope you start seeing it on a more consistent basis against some of the lesser guys on lesser teams, but he’s certainly given us some huge starts this year, none bigger than tonight.”
drumzalicious
August 31st, 2009
11:18 pm
Is there anyword on if the Braves will pursue Cameron from the Brewers? He would be great in CF for us and also give us a RH bat to place between Chip and Mac. If McLouth returns we can just put Cameron in RF.
Also any possibility of us getting any of the White Sox Vets that they deemed available? Dotel or Dye?
RHR
August 31st, 2009
11:19 pm
I’m not even gonna use my secret backway methods…and go out on a limb and say RHR authored the awards?! Love it.
Lord no, LOL. Please, please use your secret backway methods – it wasn’t me this time!
I gave my list afterwards, don’t want to say who of the original list I wouldn’t award but I added the ones that should’ve been on there before me. Wayne, Gil, Thrillhouse, DAP, I mean, I missed a lot that I was reminded of when other people started naming names.
Shamus Thacker
August 31st, 2009
11:20 pm
No batter in the history of organized baseball has had a worse ninth-inning agerage than Ed Norton. That’s a cold, hard, fact. The only reason his average ain’t even lower is because baseball doesn’t delve into negative numbers. He’s batting a ninth-inning negative 1.000, BTW…
Carroll Rogers
August 31st, 2009
11:21 pm
Ah, intrigue, Awards Show, and my apologies RHR. Ok, when I figure it out, I’ll never tell…..depending on what you give me? Ah, guess I shouldn’t bribe the bloggers. Not good blog etiquette.
Nite all
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
11:21 pm
Wayne has been good this year, Just more of a reason for me to expand it. I haven’t seen enough of Thrillhouse, or Gil lately.
RHR
August 31st, 2009
11:21 pm
I believe I’m correct in this, but outside of the opener of the two-game series vs. the Nats earlier this month (or August) the Braves just won a series opener for the first time since July 24 against Milwaukee
You are correct. Joe and Boog mentioned that on the broadcast.
(yes, I was covering that series too. Hm. My last road trip.)
You know what that means….
(Hit it, Homer)
Homer
August 31st, 2009
11:21 pm
FIRE DOB!
The Bird and Indian
August 31st, 2009
11:23 pm
Great game tonight! Interesting awards show?
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
11:23 pm
Goodnight, Mama!
a643dp
August 31st, 2009
11:24 pm
drumzalicious,
My personel feeling is the braves feel obligated to Garrett Anderson. They have already had a bitter break up with 2 hall of famers dont think they want to make it 3. Thats why I think Frank and the boys wont make any OF moves. Thats just like my opinion man.
RHR
August 31st, 2009
11:24 pm
Nite Carroll, and as always, thanks for the quotes!
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
11:26 pm
Well I thought it was RHR
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
11:26 pm
Night, Crusher
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
11:26 pm
What I miss? I see the Braves won… Is Soph here?
bravesgirlnc
August 31st, 2009
11:27 pm
Hey Homer just chimed in as “Most Annoying Blogger”
The A Bomb
August 31st, 2009
11:28 pm
“Johnson is one of the top guys in baseball,” Cox said. “You have to put him in the top five anyway, for me, in all of baseball. He’s that good.”
Good to know Norton has company.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
11:28 pm
I miss Soph…
Yunel's Frosted Tips
August 31st, 2009
11:28 pm
Why wouldn’t the f*cking idiots call up Brandon Jones at least for defensive substitutions in the outfield with all the injuries we have?. Cheap bast*rds
RHR
August 31st, 2009
11:28 pm
Y’all really think I would do that? I mean, did you SEE some of those names?
Piffle.
The Bird and Indian
August 31st, 2009
11:29 pm
a643dp: It’s different with Loaf. He won’t be wearing a Braves cap so that shouldn’t be any factor in determining moves in the outfield.
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
11:29 pm
bravesgirlnc
Speaking of annoying bloggers, I wonder whatever happened to Marietta Derek? The Double Pits to Chesty dude?
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
11:29 pm
RHR – a little. Plus you were gone for awhile.
JJ – haven’t seen Soph, but you won an award back on page 10…check it out.
Ebenezer Snerdberg
August 31st, 2009
11:30 pm
Don’t know why the call ups. Blobby will keep them on the bench and play his love child Nerd-ton anyway!
Heath
August 31st, 2009
11:31 pm
RHR -
Dang…now you are hatin’ on me too?
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
11:31 pm
RHR: Hey I did my best. I’ll try to include some older names in the expanded roster tomorrow night but I did this off of the top of my head for no reason. I’ll think it out a bit and all. Again, I won’t include names that have only been seen once or twice this season. Someone else can make an ALL TIME AJC blog awards show.
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
11:32 pm
jeffrey d: I don’t think he’s gonna like it.
drumzalicious
August 31st, 2009
11:32 pm
a643dp,
They shouldnt feel obligated to him in anyway. If they dont wanna get rid of him just platoon him with Diaz so they both get some rest.
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
11:33 pm
Well I still thought he should know.
So are we going to be getting physical award for this?
BravesFanChris24
August 31st, 2009
11:33 pm
Diaz on phone on MLBN
RHR
August 31st, 2009
11:33 pm
Oh I’m not ripping the awards, they were great. Props to you for doing them and especially for giving me so many props lol. Heath? No? Mostly I meant PL!
wow
August 31st, 2009
11:35 pm
I think Gregor Blanco should have been called up. Not for his bat but he has good speed, he is a very very good bunter, and also he can cover alot of ground in the outfeild. I think he could be very useful in later innings running the bases. Does anyone remember the Padre game last week when we went to extra innings and Laroche hit a single to right field and Anderson was at 2nd and was too slow to score, well folks if that was Blanco we win the game right there. By the way we went on to loose that game later in extras. All im saying is if we give Norton a roster spot i belive there are alot more players that could help out but blanco has speed, bunting, and better defense than Anderson that could play big in the later innings.
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
11:37 pm
Plus RHR won like, 19 awards. I figured she had an inside scoop or something
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
11:38 pm
How is Soph a top blogger and I’m not? As far as heading in the wrong direction, I agree, my life has been heading in the wrong direction lately but I didn’t know it showed here, I’m a mess…
jeffrey d, reigning Heading in the Right Direction winner
August 31st, 2009
11:39 pm
Don’t worry, JJ. I’ll take you under my wing
Herschel Talker
August 31st, 2009
11:40 pm
cabravesfan and Vinings Jim are two complete losers. F’ing tools.
VININGS JIM LIKES MEN!
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
11:40 pm
jeffreyd: Maybe I’ll get y’all a link and you can print it out on the printer or something.
RHR: Well this year I think you’ve been top notch, to me at least. I usually get a few chuckles from your stuff and I believe you created the name calling of Loaf and MFIKY on here. Also the Loaf on blackberry thing. I’ll have to edit the PL awards but he does attempt to put the most insight on here even if it’s not great.
Herschel Talker
August 31st, 2009
11:41 pm
VININGS JIM SUCKS!
bravebob
August 31st, 2009
11:42 pm
why did’nt I get an award
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
11:42 pm
Don’t worry, JJ. I’ll take you under my wing
You know what, I agree. You have beaten me to the punch on a few jokes here… Like Chipper playing 3rd Left field, and its not my wits thats slow, its my computer…
jeffrey d, reigning Heading in the Right Direction winner
August 31st, 2009
11:42 pm
That’d be nice, Awards Show. Just make it password protected so these non-award winners can’t print out faux certificates.
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
11:42 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY: Don’t take it that hard buddy. At least you were one of the better ones but some insane trade proposals and ideas in the last week have sent you the wrong way. That doesn’t mean you can’t find your way back up.
Great big Herschel is back.
Herschel Talker
August 31st, 2009
11:43 pm
The Bird and Indian likes Lucky Pierre
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
11:43 pm
How did fork not get an award?
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
11:44 pm
bravebob: You get best grammar expert.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
11:44 pm
Don’t take it that hard buddy. At least you were one of the better ones but some insane trade proposals and ideas in the last week have sent you the wrong way. That doesn’t mean you can’t find your way back up
Find me one flaw in that trade… Grr!
jeffrey d, reigning Heading in the Right Direction winner
August 31st, 2009
11:44 pm
Alright well here’s my first advice, kid: first, get off dial up. Next, it’s ALWAYS safe to slam Paul Lentz. In fact, you can never slam hard enough.
Third, you need a catch phrase. Something like “Slamalamadingdong” or “Well, that’s my mama!”
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
11:45 pm
VININGS JIM LIKES MEN!
I didn’t know CAB was a man…
Herschel Talker
August 31st, 2009
11:45 pm
Seriously though, Bobby Cox is a clown.
bravebob
August 31st, 2009
11:46 pm
wow , cool for my 2nd blog comment
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
11:48 pm
You know what, scratch that…I like “That’s my mama.” I think I’ll make that my catch phrase.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2V7dD6Kyaw&feature=related
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
11:49 pm
Alright well here’s my first advice, kid: first, get off dial up. Next, it’s ALWAYS safe to slam Paul Lentz. In fact, you can never slam hard enough.
Third, you need a catch phrase. Something like “Slamalamadingdong” or “Well, that’s my mama!”</i.
I have high speed wi fi internet, its just that mlb.tv makes everything run sloooow. Check on Lentz, and I end everyone of my blogs with Thats all for me folks, does that count? I don’t like to quote FamGuy, I wanna be original…
Herschel Talker
August 31st, 2009
11:49 pm
jeffrey d:
CAB isn’t a man. So what? Vinings Jim still likes men.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
11:51 pm
Paul Lentz sucks! Who is with me??
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
11:51 pm
JJ – “That’s My Mama” isn’t from family guy. It’s from “That’s My Mama”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2V7dD6Kyaw&feature=related
Necromancer
August 31st, 2009
11:51 pm
jeffrey d
Where in the hell did you dig that up?
I didn’t even know there was a show called that…
Awards Show
August 31st, 2009
11:51 pm
bravebob: You’re just that good.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
11:53 pm
Jeffrey D,
“Well, thats my mamma” is FamGuy, “Thats my mamma” isn’t
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
11:53 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY – Paul Lentz sucks! Who is with me??
Starting on that comeback kid?
tampabrave
August 31st, 2009
11:54 pm
Someone needs to start saying Slamalamadingdong haha
tampabrave
August 31st, 2009
11:55 pm
Whats the general expectations for Huddy tomorrow?
bravebob
August 31st, 2009
11:55 pm
roflmao
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
11:55 pm
CaliChopper,
Yep. Although I don’t need to. I’m a God on Bowman’s Blog…
Herschel Talker
August 31st, 2009
11:55 pm
Jurrjens – I’m with you! Vinings Jim also sucks!
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
11:57 pm
Whats the general expectations for Huddy tomorrow?
5 – 6 innings. 2 – 3 runs… 1 Loss, unless the Braves decided to start hitting…
jeffrey d
August 31st, 2009
11:57 pm
Yep. Although I don’t need to. I’m a God on Bowman’s Blog…
Yeah and Jojo Reyes was good in Gwinnett. This is the big leagues here.
CaliChopper
August 31st, 2009
11:58 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY – Ya pick who’s shadow you want to be in, the one or the many and in this case Bowmans shadow is as big as the many lol.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
August 31st, 2009
11:59 pm
Yeah and Jojo Reyes was good in Gwinnett. This is the big leagues here.
Jesus, its not like I’m Paul Lentz (who sucks) or NO MORE BOBBY, I have friends, I’m well liked… I came up with “DOBFF”
CaliChopper
September 1st, 2009
12:00 am
jeffrey d – Yeah and Jojo Reyes was good in Gwinnett. This is the big leagues here.
AMEN
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 1st, 2009
12:00 am
Jurrjens4NLCY – Ya pick who’s shadow you want to be in, the one or the many and in this case Bowmans shadow is as big as the many lol.
Its always cool though…
jeffrey d
September 1st, 2009
12:01 am
Welp, I think I need to go to bed.
JJ – In the meantime, try to keep it dry and witty. I suggest watching some of the Naked Gun movies. And if you ever get in a jam, just think “What would Jeff D do?” When all else fails, slam Paul Lentz. Don’t worry, kid…you’ll be an All Star some day soon.
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 1st, 2009
12:03 am
Did i miss Bash Paul Lentz day on the ole blog?
CaliChopper
September 1st, 2009
12:04 am
Brandon, – Nah, actualy it was kinda quiet on that front
jeffrey d
September 1st, 2009
12:04 am
Day? It’s been like, bash Paul Lentz season.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 1st, 2009
12:05 am
*Thinking about jeffrey d:*
Some ego!
Uhh, I mean Paul Lentz sucks!
tampabrave
September 1st, 2009
12:06 am
Theres no wrong way to bash Paul Lentz.
Necromancer
September 1st, 2009
12:06 am
I think Paul Lentz finally got the hint that he isn’t well-liked…
Awards Show
September 1st, 2009
12:16 am
Good night all!
The Bird and Indian
September 1st, 2009
12:17 am
I’m going to head out. School in the morning. ;(
The Bird and Indian
September 1st, 2009
12:17 am
ROY!
N8
September 1st, 2009
12:17 am
Just got home. Have to say I’m pleasently surprised at tonight’s outcome. Fish always play us tough, and I wasn’t expecting much with Johnson on the mound.
Well done boys. I had to laugh at the ESPN “poll” tonight on Sportscenter. It asked “Who will win the NL Wild Card?”
The choices?
A)Rockies
B)Giants
C)Other
Like I said. Made me chuckle. Too many on here want all the recognition and predictions to go in our favor. Hogwash. Never let em’ see you coming, I say. Not saying we’re going to win (still don’t think we’ll pull it off – sweep the Marlins and we’ll start talking – otherwise, both the Braves and Marlins will have just treaded water), but this club reminds me of the the 91 Braves.
Right down to the very end, nobody seemed to factor them in. Including the Daryl Strawberry, Eric Davis and the Dodgers. Besides, we all saw how this team reacted last year when many pundits predicted they’d get to the WS (Gammons picked them to win it or was it somebody else?).
Somebody last night made a good suggestion. Focus on gaining one game per week. Nothing more. Just win series and good things should happen. Unfortunately, the pessimist in me thinks that won’t be the case. But for it to be September 1st and we’re 3 games out of the playoff race, and Hudson hasn’t pitched yet?
Pretty cool, depspite our weaknesses.
BravesFanChris24
September 1st, 2009
12:19 am
Dodgers snag Garland & Thome.
Rockies snag Jose Contreras.
David..(Athens, AL)
September 1st, 2009
12:21 am
Whire Sox upload … Dodger got Thome and Rockies got Contreras
Nilo Silvan
September 1st, 2009
12:26 am
Just saw those trades on MLBTV….hopefully Contreras doesn’t help the Rockies too much.
The Bird and Indian
September 1st, 2009
12:27 am
Chan Gailey got fired.
Lou Vales
September 1st, 2009
12:27 am
Sorry I’m so late. Actually had the opportunity to bash marlins’ ownership on the radio tonight and could not pass up the opportunity.
Want to congratulate you on the win tonight and as I said last night, this was only game the marlins could win in this series. Still will be hard for the bravos to catch the Rockies and giants when you look at their schedules.
I can pull for the Braves because I pull for the name on the back of the uniform before I can pull for the name on the front, and from observation the Braves are a nice group of people. can’t stand you know who, BUT he is only 1 of 25.
Good Luck Rest of the Season. The Marlins are out and i’m out. I’d be a 3rd wheel at this point.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 1st, 2009
12:28 am
Blaine Boyer went to school with BC’s daughter and told her, he was going to play for her dad… Here is how that went.
Boyer: Hey. I hear you’re Bobby’s daughter.
BC’s D: Yeah.
Boyer: You know, I am going to play for him.
BS’s D: Sure. Whatever.
Boyer: Sometimes I tickle his belly and lick his ears
BC’s D: What??
Boyer: Yeah, well, I’m not talented so I decided to sleep with him.
BC’s D: That is gross.
Boyer: Your dad is a tender lover…
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 1st, 2009
12:29 am
Just saw those trades on MLBTV….hopefully Contreras doesn’t help the Rockies too much.
HAHAHAHAHA! That’s hilarious!
BravesFanChris24
September 1st, 2009
12:30 am
Dodgers got some help though. Garland and Thome.
Tiger Woods
September 1st, 2009
12:45 am
Who cares we will sweep the Dodgers in the first round of the playoffs……….
Heath
September 1st, 2009
12:49 am
I just finished watching Frank Caliendo: All Over the Place. I actually laughed so hard, I cried a little. (gotta love Netflix)
ssiscribe
September 1st, 2009
12:55 am
I can count the number of my posts this season on two hands, but still … no love for the Scribe on the awards?!?
… Guess I’ll have to get in via the Veterans Committee voting 
All joking aside, one helluva good win for the ballclub tonight. It’s nights like this where I dare to dream I’ll get to take my two young sons to a playoff game this October at Turner Field. Championship teams find a way to win on nights like this, and the Braves indeed got the W.
Does that make them a champion? Nope.
But do they have the goods to get to October? Absolutely.
And as I’ve said time and time again, IF this team can get to October, it would be a dangerous bunch, one nobody would want to face.
But, three games sit between us and a playoff berth. Just keep winning guys, and let’s see what happens.
September dawns, and we’re in the race. Time to do this, Braves Nation!
The Scribe abides.
–30–
CaliChopper
September 1st, 2009
1:00 am
Understand they count Huddy coming back as a move, sure would be nice seeing the Braves pick up a player to fill one of the holes.
Gil In Mechanicsville
September 1st, 2009
1:08 am
I still blog pretty regularly but in a different league… Like playing in Japan.. but different…
Still, I read the standings for the DOB/MIB blog and put in a cameo once in a while, especially when the esteemed Miss Carroll is in the house.
Scribe, good to know you are still alive and kicking from the Southern Rim of the City , I miss your opines. CL says to visit us more often at the B&S….
ChurchMan
September 1st, 2009
1:09 am
“Braves pick up a player to fill one of the holes”
if nothing else, they need to at least try for a more reliable pinch hitter. Someone more versatile and a better OBP than Norton ….. i would hate to think in a game 7 situation with the tying run at third we would have to rely on someone like greg.
Yunel's Frosted Tips
September 1st, 2009
1:34 am
“Josie’s on a Vacation Far Away”…………….
Bravesfan54
September 1st, 2009
1:38 am
Steve from Ohio – I’d liked it better if RG had disavowed the post, instead of (essentially) I didn’t say that- when she obviously did. RG is a regular blogger. I called her out, and she deserved it, femalae or not. I did’nt appreciate it. Ladies on this blog get a lot of deferrence, and should be held to the same standared of “blogestry”, but this lady (who never denied the post) wasn’t. If RG says “someone posting as me made the comment about a salary cap”, hey, fine, but just because she is of the gentler sex, what?…if’s ok, for her to say, “who me, I didn’t say that”. I quoted the entire dialogue, and, it’s not a “chill” situation, the woman denied her post, I called her out, and I think she should apologize, plain and simple.
Sgt. Pepper
September 1st, 2009
1:49 am
As far as a better pinch hitter, I think we have plenty of internal options that would be much superior to Norton (including, but not limited to, bullpen coach Eddie Perez and Turner Field Organist Matthew Kaminski). If we could just cut Norton so Bobby would have to send someone decent up to the plate instead, the problem of a pinch hitter is solved. Addition by subtraction works for me in this case.
jed
September 1st, 2009
2:28 am
we couldnt call up blanco for speed & late-inning defense? really?
Paul Lentz
September 1st, 2009
2:31 am
What happened to those “Free Heyward” folks? Where did the chorus of “give Heyward a Sept. call-up”?
I still feel that it’s just a matter of time before Heyward puts on a Major League uniform. However, it’s amazing to see how a 5 for 34 slump will “silence” those who are blind to the fact that not rushing Heyward is a good thing.
jed
September 1st, 2009
2:32 am
ha ha! on the baseball network, they’ve got costas recounting the bill veeck-eddie gaedel story on. excellent!
jed
September 1st, 2009
2:33 am
that eddie gaedel pic is efin great!
jackets77
September 1st, 2009
2:37 am
I guess the numerous requests to ask Bobby about him using Norton in key pinch hitting spots night after night wasn’t asked once again….guess i’ll ask again after tommorow’s game when Norton once again is up there in a key pinch hitting spot….
jed
September 1st, 2009
2:44 am
jackets77– a lot of us are dying for an answer on that one, but who’s gonna ask it? dob or carroll? cox would alienate them immediately, so it’d be counter-productive. if somebody’s gonna ask it, i think it’d have to be bradley bisher or schultz. nobody at ajc asked cox earlier in the season why he was killing the offense running JS, KJ & JF out there every night. cox is an HOF mgr, but they treat him like a deity.
Mario Mendoza
September 1st, 2009
2:45 am
Ned Colletti has pulled one of the best waiver deadline transactions I’ve ever seen. For a mere couple of mill and two bums he just acquired Thome, one of the best sluggers of the past 20 years (and who still can hit a ton of homers) to fill his bench and be the DH if they reach the WS and a pretty decent pitcher in Garland who adds depth to their rotation.
Why didn’t we placed a waiver claim on Thome, especially since we have a worse record than the Blue Crew? Imagine him coming off the bench instead of Norton! though I know the answer is probably cause management didn’t want to spend the mill or so that would have been required in order to get him.
I would have offered Jo Jo Reyes and a mill for him even if it was for just 1 month
Couch Tater
September 1st, 2009
3:05 am
I can count the number of my posts this season on two hands, but still … no love for the Scribe on the awards?!?
Here’s just a tad…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-lpwdYUCgU&feature=related
Sadtoseeitthisway
September 1st, 2009
3:15 am
When we see some of the moves the Braves have made this year, including missing some real help on the waiver wire, it makes you want to scream. Who`s steering this ship? Maybe he`s asleep at the wheel? It`s Sept.1 and this team still has a chance despite some of the worst decision making possible. It must be the starting pitching that`s saving our butts. It`s sure not the leadership.
sum guy
September 1st, 2009
3:20 am
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ChurchMan
September 1st, 2009
3:49 am
With all the early White Sox moves made I was half expecting to come back on here and see that they called up their entire AAA team because they had no more major league talent left.
Guess that’s not the case and they were able to hold themselves back and stop at 3 for the time being.
nolie
September 1st, 2009
4:29 am
Call-ups are official: Brooks Conrad, Luis Valdez and Clint Sammons (Carroll)
I said all along 3-5 tops and no Heyward. yup yup
Random
September 1st, 2009
5:46 am
I’ve got a hunch that the Dodgers got Jim Thome half in hopes of jumpstarting Manny Ramirez.
Random
September 1st, 2009
5:48 am
nolie (September 1st, 2009 4:29 am): “I said all along 3-5 tops and no Heyward. yup yup “
And Acosta and Hudson make 5?
Random
September 1st, 2009
5:51 am
Sadtoseeitthisway (September 1st, 2009 3:15 am): “When we see some of the moves the Braves have made this year, including missing some real help on the waiver wire, it makes you want to scream.”
You, maybe.
Who specifically do you think the Braves missed?
Pepe Frias
September 1st, 2009
6:08 am
Hudson makes 4…Acosta not called up (yet)…and since they did not call up more than three…for now, anyway…G’ Braves are trying to secure an Intl’ league playoff spot. Hope they succeed.
Bobby and Frank must feel that no one else on the farm…can add anything to bolster our “deep bench”. With 19.14% of the season left / 31 games…no one should be tired now, right?
Chipper still looks bad…way to many strikeouts (2 more last night)…and what was his average for the month of August? Under .200?…bet he is glad the month of August is over…so get it in gear, Chipper…we do not get to the promised land without you producing!!!!
Conrad should have never been sent down before…as he has shown some ‘pop’ with the bat and has to be a better option than Norton…who is now down to .136 average. Has twice as many K’s as hits!!!
Conrad will also be used to pinch run and be used in a double switch situation. Also, can sub 2nd & 3rd base for defense…late inning sub…(hopefully…we are way ahead…and not the other way around)
Rob from SC
September 1st, 2009
6:38 am
Just want to say I am impressed with how well Mike Gonzalez has been throwing. Coming into that bases loaded jam in Philly and then tonight. He has been great since the break, but looked like a man on a mission his last two games. Keep up the great work Gonzo.
Bob (Heinekinitis) Horner
September 1st, 2009
6:59 am
Got back that all important 1/2 game last night…(about the same time I fell off the bar stool…more importantly, I never spilled a drop)…so when is our Hall of Fame third baseman going to start performing like one? With 3 games separating us from the Giants / Rockies…what do we need to do? Answer is simple…do not press and keep playing like you have since the all-star break! Good starting pitching, timely hitting and steady defense is going to make up those three games.
Colorado still has the advantage…with 19 out of 31 home games…while the Braves and Giants each have 16 at home…
So we need some help…which the mere fact being 3 behind…we already knew that! Go Bravos’ and whomever is playing the Giants and Rockies…
I will keep the beer cold!!!! (I also have a case of Heineken on it with my buddy Bucky Woy…so they better)
Keith
September 1st, 2009
7:51 am
Can someone please make the case for Laroche hitting 4th????? Chipper is slowly coming out of hit, but Laroche is still hot as a firecracker. Let him produce!!!
Keith
September 1st, 2009
7:55 am
Definitely, the Braves would be a serious contender in a short series in a playoff matchup with Hanson, Vaz, Lowe, and Jurjens. Look out!!! GO BRAVES!!
TnBrian
September 1st, 2009
7:58 am
Hey, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the Braves are looking at Cameron right now if they think McLouth’s injury might linger on the rest of the year. If so, Cameron would be a smart choice to go after.
Vinings Jim
September 1st, 2009
8:13 am
I have to say that waking up this morning to see what I missed last night on the blog produced a completely different level of amusement than it often does. To see the vitriol sent my way by the eloquent Herschel Talker had me laughing hysterically. Some of his comments were particularly ironic in light of how my evening had progressed. Keep up the good work, my friend!
dap01
September 1st, 2009
8:48 am
One of the most important weapons in a must win, close game is a fast pinch runner. Why not bring up someone who can run fast? Apparently that is not a characteristic that Bobby likes. Like the earlier post mentioned, do we want Garrett Anderson running in the 9th inning of a close game?
Why not bring up someone like Blanco?
Why won’t a journalist actually ask these questions to Cox? What about Norton batting in the 9th? Why won’t someone ask these obvious questions?
Voice from the past
September 1st, 2009
9:00 am
Best call up thus far is Sammons. His addition allows Bobby to now use David Ross as a PH without having to save him as an emergency catcher. Big gain by minor addition in my book…
Mid Town Joe
September 1st, 2009
9:00 am
LA picked up Jim Thome.
6-4-3
September 1st, 2009
9:01 am
You know, I don’t know what to say about Kawakami. He’s a tough pitcher, and he’s better than I think sometimes. He’s actually out-pitched Lowe this year in my opinion. Lowe’s been OK, KK’s been better.
I think he can be effective out of the pen. His stuff is starting to translate nicely. He’s got a way of keeping batters off balance so I think he’ll do well there.
Frankie Knuckles
September 1st, 2009
9:05 am
KK’s been great. Our run hinges on Chip and a healthy McLouth. Get em rested and or healed for the love of …….
6-4-3
September 1st, 2009
9:10 am
I liked Norton last year but he’s been pretty bad this year, to say the least.
I think it’s time to look elsewhere during the big pinch hit situation. I’m willing to go with Conrad in those spots and see what happens. Norton is just not getting it done.
Doc Holiday
September 1st, 2009
9:18 am
LAD acquire Jon Garland, Jim Thome and Ron Belliard
lexbrave
September 1st, 2009
9:19 am
so for whomever asked yesterday where i thought the braves were going to find a power hitter..well the dodgers found one by picking up jim thome.
colletti says he wont be starting and will primarily be used as a pinch hitter..
think his 23 hr and and 74 rbi would have helped a bit more coming off the bench than greg norton?
the thome deal is a prime example of a move the braves could have very easily made to strenghten the team, but they didn’t make it and another team they are competing for just got stronger.
Doc Holiday
September 1st, 2009
9:19 am
Rockies acquire jose contreras
Lew
September 1st, 2009
9:23 am
Stevefrom OH-Thanks. If I haven’t received my props lately, it’s probably because my BABIP has been fluctuating too much.
lexbrave
September 1st, 2009
9:24 am
according to olney the white sox have informed teams that dye is also available.. wonder if it will be the dodgers, phillies, rockies or giants that get him. they are the teams with a front office that’s not fooling themselves into thinking they have no holes to fill if they want to win a championship this year.
DAP
September 1st, 2009
9:25 am
one thing i havent liked about the front office is some of the moves they seem to have missed. wren has made alot of great moves, but over sight on certain deals, starting with the nick swisher trade…yanks got him for next to nothing…bobby abreu, scott hairston later in the season…and now they had a chance to get dye or cameron and didnt do it. obviously, they could still get the guys, but they wont be eligible for postseason play.
Rock On......the denizen formerly known as Dadgum
September 1st, 2009
9:25 am
Voice….good observation on Sammons.
Congratulations to KK on a superbly pitched game. Played through all the mind games to throw a gem. Now the big question will be Tim Hudson. Extra pressure was added last night given KK’s body of work (and most of the season as well). Here is hoping Hudson has a very good outing BUT if he gets rocked what will the Braves do? Sure gonna be tough to skip KK to throw Hudson again if he is sub par. I mean with each and every game the playoff thread gets stretched.
Anyway I will keep it on the positive but Hudson will continue to need some work after his start and my guess he will go to the pen where a few guys there need a break. If Hudson is shaky tonight I can’t see skipping KK. Hudson primarily is only auditioning and I think the Braves can get plenty of looks at him from the pen.
Thrillhouse44
September 1st, 2009
9:29 am
lexbraves/DAP, let’s say the Braves get Dye. Who sits? The Braves corner outfield spots have been pretty solid as of late. I can see making a trade to shore up CF, but I wouldn’t want to sit Diaz right now.
Herschel Talker
September 1st, 2009
9:31 am
Vinings Jim – you get ‘em tiger!
Herschel Talker
September 1st, 2009
9:31 am
FIRE BOBBY COX!
flange1
September 1st, 2009
9:33 am
Morning All,
Got to sat everytime I see Josh Johnson pitch, I come away more impressed that last time. If he could add a change up, he would be the best pitcher in the NL.
Great win last nite! The team never gave up and fought back and won an important game.
The more I see of KK, the more I like of him too! His control was great last night and he sure kept the team in the game and matched JJ almost pitch for pitch.
It is a tough road to the playoffs, tougher with Chipper struggling. The team just needs to continue to play well and win some more games and give them selves a chance.
Should be a fun September!
brent a.
September 1st, 2009
9:34 am
John Kruk still likes the Braves . . .
http://espn.go.com/MLB/
Going into last week, the Braves were 4.5 out with 6 weeks to go.
Now, the Braves are 3 games out with just under 5 weeks to go.
Despite what at times, appears to be some pretty shoddy play, the Braves continue to be on a good pace.
We could well overtake the WC lead in 3-4 weeks.
I’m most worried about that series in St. Louis.
richbrave
September 1st, 2009
9:44 am
6-4-3:
The way LOWE has run out of gas in the latter part of this season, I think I’d put him in the pen.
brent a.
September 1st, 2009
9:46 am
I doubt the Braves go after Dye; but, if the Braves were to find out that McLouth’s hammy isn’t gonna be good for 4-5 weeks, then I think there is definitely room for him on the Braves’ roster for a month.
That said, I’m not in with with the criticism that the FO isn’t doing anything. Who knows? They could do something today.
They have made a lot of very productive deals this season, and there is no reason to believe that they are absolutely done. I would love to see someone to replace Greg Norton as our pinch-hitter down the stretch. And perhaps that will happen.
In 2006, the Braves acquired Daryle Ward with about 20 games to go. It was a nice addition. Didn’t put us over the top; but, things also didn’t seem hopeless when he was up there with 2 outs in the 9th.
Hillbilly
September 1st, 2009
9:48 am
Haven’t seen it posted here yet, but, Shanks says Cody Johnson has been promoted to Mississippi.
http://braves.scout.com/2/893813.html
Mid Town Joe
September 1st, 2009
9:48 am
I think the Braves would be embarassed to pick up Jermaine Dye being that they gave up on him once before.
"You all are Cox apologists"
September 1st, 2009
9:49 am
I meant water hoses!
richbrave
September 1st, 2009
9:52 am
COLORADO has a relative cream-puff schedule from here on out compared to LOS BRAVOS. The GIANTS have the DODGERS for three and everybody else is below the playoff radar IMO. Maybe the PADRES will rise up like they did against us, but that’s wishing and hopin’. That’s what happens when you lose control of your own destiny. We have the toughest schedule going in other than the fact that we play the METS three and WASHINGTON a bunch. We just can’t afford to lose to them more than once each the rest of the way. HOUSTON, CUBS, and St. LOUIS are gonna’ be tough not to mention the FISH and PHILLIES.
brent a.
September 1st, 2009
9:52 am
The Braves’ magic # against the Giants/Rockies is 35 with 31 games to play.
If the Braves go 21-10, both teams would have to go 17-14 for the Braves to clinch outright.
The Giants/Rockies magic # against the Braves is 29.
If the Braves go 21-10, either team would need to go 19-12 for the Braves to be eliminated outright.
richbrave
September 1st, 2009
9:53 am
JOHNSON to MISSISSIPPI not surprising. Movement all over the minors landscape with call-ups in order.
rico43
September 1st, 2009
9:53 am
They have to wait 10 days to recall Ascosta after sending him down. I am sure there will be a few others when Gwinnett is eliminated or finishes season/postseason. The big club won’t gut Gwinnett for guys who won’t see action, but I did think an outfielder would be in the first recalls.
Doc Holiday
September 1st, 2009
9:54 am
Season over, we will lose tonight……….theres some guy on the hill that has not won a single game all season long……….what up with Cox?
rico43
September 1st, 2009
9:55 am
Miss. won’t be in playoffs; it is strictly for a manpower shortage and Cody is deserving. A few days with Wellman might help the boy.
DAP
September 1st, 2009
9:57 am
thirllhouse, who sits? greg norton sits. and gerrett anderson sits vs. lefties.
but yeah, cameron would be a better choice for that reason. but still…the braves could find use for one of these guys…there really isnt alot to lose by going after one of them.
brent aI’m not in with with the criticism that the FO isn’t doing anything. Who knows? They could do something today.
but anyone they get now wont be eligible for the postseason.
Josh
September 1st, 2009
9:57 am
Dave O’Brien,
I asked you a question a few days ago and you, as predicted, COWARD out. Now, I’ll ask again…. what are you going to do when you have to ask Tim Hudson questions before or after his first start back tonight? After you two had that falling out in the offseason, I’d be biting my finger nails when the time comes when you guys meet face to face. Don’t cowar down to my request for a response because I’ve asked nicely twice now. Again, thanks.
Doc Holiday
September 1st, 2009
9:57 am
Chipper needs to sit for some 5 games this month, it would help him and the team.
"You all are Cox apologists"
September 1st, 2009
10:01 am
dap01,
You know why the media won’t ask the questions? Because their a bunch of suckers that are scared to do their job. Let me have your job, I’ll ask the question, DOB.
DOB, why is it that it seems you don’t ask the questions regarding Cox’s substitutions, who he calls up or sends down, or why Norton is still on the team? Is it because you want to keep an open relationship with the team and in the clubhouse? I understand if that’s the case, however, you are doing a disservice to the fan base and the people who pay money to watch this team. Where I come from, if you have a question to ask, you ask it. You don’t bite your tongue out of fear. It’s only questions DOB. Are you afraid to ask Cox the tough questions? Have you asked Cox why Norton is still on the team? Have you asked Cox why Gorecki is playing instead of calling up Heyward? A. Jones came up and hit 2 HR’s in a World Series at the young age of 18. From what I hear, this guy is a much more patient hitter than AJ. Do your job DOB and ask the questions. The fans deserve more. If it wasn’t for the fans, the Braves wouldn’t exist and you wouldn’t either. Ask a tough question for once in your life, DOB.
Doc Holiday
September 1st, 2009
10:01 am
On paper we have a legitimate change of picking up ground on giants tonight, very good change. Id say we will win tonight. Phillies will eat SF alive. With pelfrey on the mound, theres a good change fot the muts to win, but I like the rockies chances better. So we stay 3 out and pick a game on the giants.
coach
September 1st, 2009
10:05 am
Carrol, when will the call-ups be announced?
tampabrave
September 1st, 2009
10:07 am
Some hostility on the blog this morning. Name calling, racism. Isn’t the point of the blog to talk about the BRAVES, and at the moment the BRAVES are only 3 games out. Racism and politics do not belong on the blog.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
10:08 am
Well, the Lunatic Fringe is alive and well this morning. We could blame the full moon if it didn’t happen during all lunar phases.
Baba O'Riley
September 1st, 2009
10:09 am
Josh and Cox apologists “”"”- yawn
brent a.
September 1st, 2009
10:10 am
Dap – players acquired today can help the Braves get to the post-season.
I am 100% aware that players acquired now can’t play in the post-season.
I still remember the Braves trading Turk Wendell for Berryhill and Bielecki with about 7-10 days to go in 1991 and Bielecki being upset about it.
Josh
September 1st, 2009
10:10 am
Cox appologist guy,
O’Brien and that Rogers woman and more than likely that entire AJC staff are intimidated by Bobby Cox for whatever reason. He had many HOF pitchers covering his blunders for years and years, not to mention some of the most clutch hitters this franchise has ever seen in Justice/McGriff(Crime dog) and many more. Sure, a lot of managers have won just because players cover their mistakes, but Cox has taken this to a new level. He’s a stubborn jackass that pampers guys like Chipper, who I really like by the way, and other vets because he doesn’t have the nads to put them in their place when it’s neccessary to do it. It’ll be a brighter day for the Braves when the old fart bag retires and when the AJC demands their writers/media to ask the tough qeustions and not cowar down do to fear of losing their jobs.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
10:11 am
MidTownJoe-Of course the Braves will pass on Dye. Why give up players to acquire him now and then dump him this winter? They sure aren’t going to pay an outfielder $12 mil next year to play in Atlanta-especially when they need to address 1B as well.
McFann :Ô:
September 1st, 2009
10:13 am
OK, somebody last night was asking for the Braves record without BMac in the lineup. Well, here it is (keep in mind this includes those times when he is inserted into the game late as an offensive-substitution):
16-16…that win last night put them right at .500.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
10:14 am
Callups have already been announced-Conrad, Valdez and Sammons.
coach
September 1st, 2009
10:15 am
where did you read that LEW?
Lew
September 1st, 2009
10:15 am
Baba O’Reilly-Ditto. I just love these new concepts and take on things. Don’t you?
Josh
September 1st, 2009
10:16 am
Boy Lew, if I didn’t know any better I’d think you work for the Atlanta Braves front office. How in the world do you know they won’t sign or trade for an OF making $12m a year in 2010? Hint…. you don’t!
Voice from the past
September 1st, 2009
10:16 am
Rico43: but I did think an outfielder would be in the first recalls.
With how Infante played CF last night, I think the need for an additional outfielder was neutralized. Conrad’s addition gives you a late bat with a little pop, pinch runner, utility INF… essentially what Omar was.
Also, Omar made a couple of very difficult plays in CF last night. He certainly doesn’t hurt us. I think he has earned another start there in McLouth’s prolonged absence.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
10:17 am
Carroll announced the calulps at 10:32 on the blog last night and there’s a story on the front sports page of the AJC.
tampabrave
September 1st, 2009
10:18 am
Apologists,
Some questions aren’t asked because they have either been answered or the answers are obvious. Heyward is barely 20 years old if that and is currently slumping in AA. The last thing you want to do to someone who is slumping is to give them more of a reason to slump. Heyward is going to follow Hansons path and be a June call up next year so he aviods Super Two status and gives us an extra year of no arb. The Norton situation was complicated by injuries. Church and LaRoche have been hurt on our bench within the last couple weeks. This leaves Pinch hitting duties between Kelly and Norton, since Ross is needed in case of a backup catcher. With Neither bat bringing up too much confidence, and Norton having much more experience pinch hitting, Cox has reason to keep jogging Norton out there. Now with call ups in effect, I hope that more pinch hitting duties going to Conrad and Ross, since Clint can catch if need be. If Norton is still pinch hitting with good frequency then there is a legit question that should be asked. And if a casual fan who spends most braves games watching on gamecast can answer the question, then there is no real urgency or need to bother asking Bobby the same.
coach
September 1st, 2009
10:21 am
thanks Lew missed that
SAV
September 1st, 2009
10:21 am
“Kawakami was the one who loosened the screws in what had been a lock-down performance by Johnson.” — Nice turn of phrase, Carroll.
flange1
September 1st, 2009
10:22 am
Enter your comments here
Lew
September 1st, 2009
10:23 am
Josh-If you had a lick of common sense, instead of being intent on proving how freaking edgy and cponfrontational you are you’d understand. In the offseason, they have to get a new (or re-sign LaRoche) first baseman, a new closer (or re-sign either MFIKY or Gonzo) and add a power bat. They have to do this on the money coming off the books minus raises due to the arbitration eligible players and those due contractual raises. They can’t do this with the current payroll limits (and they could go down, just like attendance) and sign a $12 million outfielder-especially one who will be 36 years old and has only an OPS of .800. They won’t pay that much for that little production. They could have signed Dunn for less than that and will find someone else that can produce the same or more for less $$$$$.
CB
September 1st, 2009
10:24 am
Lew,the blog is becoming more and more childish,we seemed to have been taken over by idiots,rascists and those who like to use other people’s names. Scroll is becoming more useful.
DAP
September 1st, 2009
10:24 am
breant a
ok. just telling you “why the criticism of the front office?”
Lew
September 1st, 2009
10:26 am
coach-No problem. I was somewhat surprised no outfielder was called up, but like was mentioned above, after the way Omar played D last night there may be no need. This may not bode very well for Blanco and Brandon Jones, though.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
10:27 am
CB-It seems to be an annual occurrence. Seasonal, perhaps?
flange1
September 1st, 2009
10:29 am
VOR,
Glad to see you back with us!
Good post about Infante. I was very happy and amazed at his play in the OF last night. I have been a bit hesitant to play him out there, but he looked really good.
Mid Town Joe
September 1st, 2009
10:31 am
One day maybe we’ll see this guy at 1st base:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dwtspB3H_A
CB
September 1st, 2009
10:33 am
flange1, I was amazed also by his speed and quick jumps in the outfield, makes for heck of a utility man.
ncscoots
September 1st, 2009
10:34 am
They can’t do this [1B, closer, power bat] with the current payroll limits
Sure, they can, Lew. Just trade Vazquez in the offseason, LOL.
I’m joking, man, don’t go crazy on me.
dogsbrekky (Cold Play seriously suck, seriously)
September 1st, 2009
10:38 am
Gee, some of you lot are in career best “rare” form today but Cox Apologist you take the cake. If you just read what you write sometimes, you would realise that BIGOTRY has zero to do with color, it is a state of mind and we all know YOUR state of mind
Onto the Bravos – Gonzo looking good for the stretch run. I hope we may do the old lefty righty closing thing with he and MFIKY against the lefty dominant teams (fillies etc).
Infante can flat out play. Guy is a gutsy baseballer.
KK continues to fight hard even with ZERO run support.
fastasballs
September 1st, 2009
10:39 am
I like the Sammons call up strictly because Cox will feel free to use Ross as a pinch hitter. It’s good to have another power bat coming off the bench late in the season.
Hopefully we see less of Norton now, but I doubt it. I really wouldn’t mind seeing Norton if he was called on to hit from the right side. He’s had limited at bats from that side of the plate, but has produced a MUCH better average, yet he’s almost always used against a righty.
Also glad Conrad got the call as well. He’s a hard nosed player who has some pop in his bat. He was swinging the bat well at AAA. I don’t expect a ton from the guy like some, but I do think he can help the team a lot more than the current professional pinch hitter does.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
10:40 am
scoots-But even so, it would NOT include Jermaine Dye-trade of Vazquez or no.
CB
September 1st, 2009
10:42 am
I’m leaving if Lew and scoots start talking about Vazquez.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
10:44 am
CB-They keep pulling me back. Don’t worry. The above comment is my sum total on Javy today-at least dealing with any potential trades.
flange1
September 1st, 2009
10:44 am
CB,
Totally agree on Infante. I thought he was valuable as a decent off the bench replacement IF with a decent bat. Adding decent OF ability makes him even more valuable.
Lew,
I know your stance on the Hudson/Javy thing for next year, but if KK keeps up with games like last night, he might actually drive up his trade value! I can see a KJ + KK trade for Konerko in the off season……
Steve McP
September 1st, 2009
10:44 am
Limiting the call ups so that the Gwinnett team is still serviceable in their play-off series does not make any sense to me. The most important team is in Atlanta and they should be able to use anybody that will help them with a play-off push, if we were out of the play-off picture then I could understand it, but there is still a very real chance (albeit that they are underdogs) that Atlanta could still be playing in October.
ncscoots
September 1st, 2009
10:46 am
No chance, CB, LOL. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.
dogsbrekky (Cold Play seriously suck, seriously)
September 1st, 2009
10:48 am
Bubdylan is by far the funniest poster here so Awards Show, you will not be hired next year after this year’s performance (kind of like Hugh Jackman on the Oscars)
boonie27
September 1st, 2009
10:48 am
Good to see Valdez getting called up for a cup of coffee.
Baba O'Riley
September 1st, 2009
10:49 am
Lew-Did you have the joy of listening to Tommy Hutton last night? At least I work tonight, so I will watch with the sound down.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
10:49 am
flange-I would have no problem seeing KK traded. I’m impressed with what he’s given us this year-especially considering the adjustments he needed to make to new culture and league, as well as lack of run support.
However, a rotation (potentially) of Lowe, Jurrjens, Vazquez, Hanson and Hudson, with Medlen, Carlyle and Campillo for long relief/spot starting, we could easily lose KK without it hurting us. I’m just not so sure we could lose Javy and replace him as adequately in the rotation.
CB
September 1st, 2009
10:50 am
scoots and Lew, I give you “props” for being able to agree to disagree.
RHR
September 1st, 2009
10:50 am
I too was impressed with Infante, knew he was a scrapper but didn’t expect him to be inserted into CF and look like it was his every day position – but he did. He got to 2 balls that I’m not even sure McLouth could’ve gotten to fast enough to make the play. Now he may go out there tonight and suck it up since I said that but last night he proved what I knew all along, that he belongs out there before some guy named Gorecki. Is that how you spell his name? I don’t know. How ’bout I just call him Reid.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
10:51 am
Baba-No. I listened to Joe and Boog. Sports South is broadcasting many more games now than earlier in the season and I’ve actually had a home/away choice of feeds recently-and will for at least two of the four Marlin’s games.
Shamus Thacker
September 1st, 2009
10:52 am
Maybe if you were sprayed with water houses”"
Nothing more terrifying than being doused with architecture!
dogsbrekky
September 1st, 2009
10:53 am
Lew – Boog is growing on me, very slowly like a melanoma but he is growing…
Baba O'Riley
September 1st, 2009
10:53 am
Lew-Lucky you.
Dorothy Davis
September 1st, 2009
10:53 am
Who cares about McLouth and Church’s injuries, when you have Omar Infante, who plays an awesome center field and hits! Give those two the rest of the season off and go with the winner, that is if you really want to win. And please eat Norton’s salary and quit useing him as a “NON PINCH HITTER” when you have players on the bench that can actually hit. And if you really want to make the playoffs, give Chipper the rest he says he needs and play your best: Prado at 3rd and Infante at second. It could be a great playoff berth via the Wild Card if someone would pay attention.
Baba O'Riley
September 1st, 2009
10:55 am
I’ve always liked Boog. He used to do a radio show down here. I agree with a lot of his thoughts, especially the “Does clutch exist?” argument.
RHR
September 1st, 2009
10:58 am
I can’t wait to see Huddy tonight. I’m anxious about his first start, if he comes out dealing we should consider it a pleasant surprise…some early run support would be great to take the pressure off him. If he gets knocked around a little bit the blog should be predictably hilarious.
dogsbrekky
September 1st, 2009
10:59 am
Baba – everyone likes Boog, except moi. He is an acquired taste but I cannot give a valid reason why I [don't] like the guy [as a commentator]. Then again, Joe Simpson was annoying last night, so go figure.
Dorothy – with Chipper in the line-up, it still forces them to make good pitches and he walks a lot with B mac behind him.
RHR
September 1st, 2009
11:00 am
Good to see Valdez getting called up for a cup of coffee.
Robert (Chipper Is the Best)
September 1st, 2009
11:00 am
I see the assylum has allowed internet access to a few “patients” on here again. Perhaps, some pottery classes would do them better than engulfing this blog with non-sense.
Baba O'Riley
September 1st, 2009
11:01 am
brekky- You’re right about Boog being an acquired taste. The guy is knowledgable. Gotta go. Duty calls
Ebenezer Snerdberg
September 1st, 2009
11:01 am
Baba:
Wish they’d send Boob back down wherever ‘here’ is. I see he got his hair re-sticked. What a major dreeb!
McFann :Ô:
September 1st, 2009
11:02 am
Baba–
Boog’s great…the story he told last night about Matt Diaz was hilarious.
dogsbrekky
September 1st, 2009
11:02 am
ciao, free Whitney Houston concert today in Central Park, later y’all
monty
September 1st, 2009
11:03 am
Norton strikes out again, KJ lines to left.
Ebenezer Snerdberg
September 1st, 2009
11:04 am
dogsbrekky:
Joe was prpbably annoted with Boob. I always am!
Ebenezer Snerdberg
September 1st, 2009
11:04 am
typo,make that “annoyed”
Lew
September 1st, 2009
11:05 am
CB-I wouldn’t worry-scoots and I are old buddies here on the blog. He’s actually been around longer than I have and this is one of the few topics we’ve really disagreed on.
Baba-Not always so lucky with the Extra Innings package-you take what’s available and like it. However, it helps when the Braves’ networks actually broadcasts. Peachtree TV still has issues with Extra Innings. Wish they’ get their act together. I’m just glad we aren’t in the same division with the Brewers. Their TV guys are monumentally bad.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
11:07 am
Baba-Where are you located? Sounds like South Florida.
Mixxo
September 1st, 2009
11:09 am
Awards Show
Thanks a lot for the props! I haven’t prepared a speech yet, it was all totally unexpected. *more coffee*
And congrats to the rest of the winners!
Ebenezer Snerdberg
September 1st, 2009
11:09 am
Oh yeah,I forgot—FIRE BOBBY COX NOW! Quick,before he can P/H Norton again!
Shamus Thacker
September 1st, 2009
11:12 am
Maybe if you were sprayed with water houses.
Nothing more terrifying than being doused with architecture! Just last week I was soaked by police with a 3-BR, 2-BA, Ranch Style. NO FUN!
"You all are Cox apologists"
September 1st, 2009
11:15 am
IF YOU DEFEND NORTON, YOU’RE AN IDIOT,
I don’t give a rats ass what he did last year. This year he sucks and you’re an IDIOT if you think he should still have a roster spot. Braves, just play every game hard and lets not have anymore gutless performances such as in the Padres series. That being said, they will have a gutless performance tonight and get shut out 7-0. What else can we expect? I want the Braves to do well, it’s just that IDIOT Cox will do something to hinder their progress. FIRE COX TODAY!
ncscoots
September 1st, 2009
11:15 am
scoots and I are old buddies here on the blog. He’s actually been around longer than I have and this is one of the few topics we’ve really disagreed on.
Besides, that difference of opinion is more like two neighbors touting their brand of lawn mower as better. You still cut the other guy’s grass when he’s on vacation, regardless.
"You all are Cox apologists"
September 1st, 2009
11:16 am
Shamus Thacker,
I said I meant hoses in the next post you DUMB ASS.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
11:16 am
Shamus-But what was the square footage? Did it have a garage?
ncscoots
September 1st, 2009
11:16 am
and props to “water houses”, LOL. That one’s got legs, might be worth using in the future.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
11:17 am
Were you wearing your Ruby Slippers? Is the dog all right?
Lew
September 1st, 2009
11:18 am
scoots-destined to go right up there with YOUR AND IDIOT (must be capitalized) and Kimono Dragons.
One of these days I’ll do a Kimono Dragon t shirt design.
ncscoots
September 1st, 2009
11:18 am
Seems that YAACA might need to be doused with a water house to keep his finger off the caps-lock, LOL.
flange1
September 1st, 2009
11:19 am
Lew,
My preference for the rotation next year is Hudson, Lowe, Javy, JJJ and Hanson.
I don’t think we can afford both Soriano and Gonzo, so one of those guys will go.
I can see an outfield of Diaz/Church in LF, McLouth in CF and Heyward in RF. When Schafer is ready maybe Church is traded. But with those 5 guys, I don’t add another OF
The position we need a RH power addition is 1B. Konerko has a 1 year deal and fits the bill. He is expensive, but can hit.
If we could trade KK + KJ for Konerko, sign one of Gonzo/Soriano, and maybe add a Nick Green as your second backup IF, the team is ready to go for 2010.
Thoughts?
ncscoots
September 1st, 2009
11:20 am
Lew, I’d forgotten Kimono Dragon. Dang. Wish someone had kept a book on all those; Blog Lore Vocabulary to go with the RROE, LOL.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
11:21 am
scoots-Don’t know about that. I pay someone to mow the south 40.
Carroll Rogers
September 1st, 2009
11:22 am
Thanks, SAV.
Thanks Necromancer. Not so sure about Mama. Like I’m Eddie Murphy in drag with about 300 pounds on pillows on. Not sure what Crusher is about either. I know I have my moments, but I thought I was a little nicer than that.
Anyway, top of the morning.
Voice from the past
September 1st, 2009
11:23 am
Steve McP: Limiting the call ups so that the Gwinnett team is still serviceable in their play-off series does not make any sense to me. The most important team is in Atlanta and they should be able to use anybody that will help them with a play-off push
Who else from that roster is going to make a real difference in a playoff chase? Barton? Blanco? BJones? Barbaro? Those killer B’s would only kill rallies. There’s no player of impact there, else they would have already been called up. Already here: Gorecki for defense and pinch running, Conrad for utility/late bat/running, Sammons as backup catcher – freeing Ross’ bat, Valdez for bullpen depth. Who else you gonna call, and for what purpose? If a ‘pen arm can/could make a difference, he’s already here.
Voice from the past
September 1st, 2009
11:25 am
Howdy, flange. Thanks for the nod…
ncscoots
September 1st, 2009
11:26 am
Not so sure about Mama…Not sure what Crusher is about either.
The blog passed on “Babe Monster” in the interests of political correctness.
Committee still meeting; previously mentioned nicknames are merely trial balloons.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
11:29 am
flange-No real problem with that, but I’d re-sign Roachy and find a better power hitting outfielder too. Not too sure of Diaz full time and Church is WAY too injury prone to rely on. I’d rather have someone else with power out there. Not too sure Heyward is ready yet and Lord Knows what will happen with Schafer-he keeps getting pushed further back on the development track. I have been less than impressed with McLouth, too.
BTW-Did you get that package yet?
I don’t know if you listed the pitchers in order, but if so, I would have Hudson as the #5 starter-less pressure and more chance to come along slower. Actually, that’s my big point about trading KK instead of Javy. I feel that KK is really our #5 starter and Vazquez, our #1 or #2. I think Hudson could replace an end rotation guy in 2010, but NOT a top rotation pitcher. KK is more easily replaceable at his spot than Javy is in his, IMO.
McFann :Ô:
September 1st, 2009
11:37 am
Lew but I’d…find a better power hitting outfielder too.
Yeah…somebody who could [eyes begin to sparkle dreamily] bat cleanup!
CB
September 1st, 2009
11:37 am
Sept.1 and still able to talk about playoffs, beats the heck out of watching somebody else. Also better than talking too soon about next year.
Lew
September 1st, 2009
11:39 am
McFann- I agree-we need a bona fide clean up hitter. It ain’t Mac and it ain’t Roachy.
RHR
September 1st, 2009
11:44 am
My house overlooks a lake…does that count? I’ve never sprayed it on anyone though…
Carroll, I’m the nickname master. I’ll run the final decision by you, of course.
Shamus Thacker
September 1st, 2009
11:44 am
Lew, water houses are measure in gallons instead of square-feet. I figure it was around a 2-million gallon spread…
ncscoots
September 1st, 2009
11:48 am
Dentz is my first candidate to get water-housed. Anybody after that, is gravy.
Nickname queen, RHR, nickname queen.
RHR
September 1st, 2009
11:50 am
Of course scoots, actually I was originally going for meister but my spellcheck doesn’t like german words and I wasnt sure of the spelling so I let it change it to master instead LOL. But yes, Queen is just fine.
Daslied
September 1st, 2009
11:51 am
Can we call Carroll “Buck”? I’m sure she’s never heard that before…
ncscoots
September 1st, 2009
11:53 am
RHR, very well. So noted in the minutes, CR nickname responsibility devolves to you. Committee adjourns.
Who wants pie?
Lew
September 1st, 2009
11:55 am
Shamus-Cubic feet?
Capt. Morgan (formerly Renegator)
September 1st, 2009
11:56 am
I’m surprised the Braves didn’t call up anyone to provide more outfield depth. With Church and McLouth questionable because of injuries – I would have liked to have seen Blanco called up. I guess Cox trusts Infante to cover CF.
monty
September 1st, 2009
11:56 am
Just Curious. On Sunday nights ESPN game the announcers (Steve Phillips I believe) said that he was talking to Chipper about his slump and Chipper said that “physically he felt better than he has in a couple of years right now.” However, Lemke and Chip Carey were saying last night on the pregame radio show that Chipper was “beat up” right now and could use some rest. Which one is it? I wonder if Carrol or DOB knows if CHipper is being bothered by anything physical?