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richbrave
September 17th, 2009
7:26 pm
Let’s get a win for JAIR guys, he deserves it.
Leo Mazzone
September 17th, 2009
7:34 pm
rock forward
Braves Fan for Life
September 17th, 2009
7:45 pm
DOB, I agree with pretty much everything in your blog. In particular, I’m worried about Lowe and whether this could be the beginning of the end. However, since you’re a BB writer who likes to quote statistics (doesn’t every baseball fan?), I need to explain something to you. You said, “Lowe has a 4.53 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Vazquez has a 3.01 ERA and 1.05 WHIP (nearly 50-percent lower than Lowe in both statistics.)” That’s not right. Vasquez’ stats are 33% lower than Lowe; however, Lowe’s stats ARE 50% higher than Vasquez. Get it? That doesn’t change your point, just corrects your math. Otherwise, great blog (as usual).
TN Jeff
September 17th, 2009
7:46 pm
Sure it’s been said numerous times BUT – The braves sure know how to lose with Chipper
Random
September 17th, 2009
7:46 pm
Rob from SC (September 17th, 2009 5:31 pm): ” ‘Kawakami will not be traded.’
“Why not.”
For many reasons falling into two general categories — his performance and the Nippon “pipeline” (someone else’s terminology — tip o’ the hat.)
Kawakami’s good, and getting better. Braves would not be able to replace him for the same or lower salary — Medlen wouldn’t even come close, imo.
Plus, Kawakami’s worth more to the Braves than for his on-field performance. The marketing of Braves merchandise in Japan is worth lots of $$$ (as well as marketing to Japanese ex-pats here). And the Braves DO NOT want to burn their bridge to other quality Japanese players. Remember how ardently they pursued Kawakami and how hard they worked to persuade him to come to Atlanta? Well, they’re not just going to throw that high level of effort away on your whim — they have invested a heckuva lot more than $22M in Kawakami and they will not write off that investment lightly.
“who cares about other Japanese players down the road.”
Apparently the Braves do, as indicated above. They went to lengthy extremes to open that door. (And you do realize “down the road” could be as soon as next year, right?)
“We need the best team possible next year”
Of course.
Imo, retaining Kawakami will help make the rotation the best it can be next year. Too many people here want to gut the rotation to shore up the offense. That’s a zero sum (or worse) proposition. The offense can be and needs to be improved WITHOUT degrading what’s kept the Braves this close this late this year.
Knowitall
September 17th, 2009
7:49 pm
Now my post shows up above the posts with the later times. What in the Samhill in going on here?
David O'Brien
September 17th, 2009
7:58 pm
Southern Hope, thanks a lot.
Tiger Woods
September 17th, 2009
8:01 pm
Is it supposed to rain all day in Atlanta or good chance we get the game in??
McFann :Ô:
September 17th, 2009
8:02 pm
Thanks fir the lineup, Chief.
Daslied
September 17th, 2009
8:09 pm
PWH – I’m not keen on the Chipper to 1st idea. Do we really want to see him digging some of Yunel’s throws out of the dirt? All that lunging and stretching can’t be good for him, either.
I kind of like the creative way you’re thinking, though. Based on your idea – if Scutaro wasn’t going to be expensive, and if he wasn’t (likely) coming of a career year at age 33, he’d be a perfect fit as a leadoff man.
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
September 17th, 2009
8:20 pm
Enter your comments here
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
September 17th, 2009
8:20 pm
Enter your comments here (just checking to see if it works. maybe it doesn’t.)
Huddy's Ligament
September 17th, 2009
8:23 pm
I think getting a legit 3B backup for Chipper should be an off-season priority – to rest him more; someone like Glaus (if he can return to form) or Beltre (maybe too expensive, but supposedly open to a 1-year deal). I have nothing against Prado or Infante, but we need someone with a little more pop when Chipper’s on the shelf, i.e. a real 3rd baseman. Equate it to what Wren did when he signed Ross. As a spot starter, there is no significant drop-off when Ross plays – and he’s actually better defensively than Mac.
Now, I’m not saying that Ross would put up better numbers than Mac with as much playing time…but as a backup, you really don’t get much better.
Do the same with Chip – sign a tested guy who knows that his role is backup, but with the chance that playing time is significant.
I think this would do wonders for the club.
If I could sing like Paul McCartney and get funky like Etta James
September 17th, 2009
8:24 pm
Enter your comments here
Has anyone got a good resturant to go to in Murrells Inlet, SC?
Braves winning 90 this year would be a great accoplishmnet even if they don’t get to post season.
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
September 17th, 2009
8:24 pm
Enter your comments here (not only is the time signature off, the blog’s eating posts)
njbraves
September 17th, 2009
8:25 pm
People suggesting that the Braves either trade Chipper or move him to first, must really be the dumbest people on earth. How many times does it have to be said before you will get it?? Chipper is not going to 1st base any time soon, nor is he being traded. It is not going to happen, no matter how many times you post that you think it’s a good idea. It’s truly amazing how thick some of you are.
Jake7
September 17th, 2009
8:25 pm
DAVE,
WE have BEEN living WITHOUT IRON MAN ………..A-L-L YEAR!!!
sri
September 17th, 2009
8:25 pm
“The nightmare scenario would be if both of those guys were starting to see an age related decline, and the Braves find themselves on the hook for more than 80 million over the next 3 years with 2 guys that can’t help them win.”
and Anders piping in each day ‘I told you so’
Daslied
September 17th, 2009
8:26 pm
Beltre? He doesn’t improve the lacking “urgency” of this club – dude’s got no balls.
njbraves
September 17th, 2009
8:27 pm
This blog’s fascination with Troy Glaus is amazing. The way some of you talk about him, you would think he is Mike Schmidt reincarnated.
Jake7
September 17th, 2009
8:27 pm
Chipper makes GEORGE JONES look GOOD!
ncscoots
September 17th, 2009
8:28 pm
Too many people here want to gut the rotation to shore up the offense.
I’m not sure that wanting to trade one of six pretty good starters, when you only have five spots for them, qualifies as “gutting”.
Showed guts to opine so, though, LOL. Props to Bruce!
The Twilight Zone Timestamper will now probably move this post to the previous blog.
Elements
September 17th, 2009
8:28 pm
Enjoyed the Blog DOB.
njbraves
September 17th, 2009
8:29 pm
Chipper Jones has been the best player on the Braves for over a decade, and now everyone hates him?? Are you even Braves fans?? How quickly some of you forget all the times he bailed them out with big hits. He may not be the player he once was, but he is only a year removed from hitting .364. Give it a rest.
ncscoots
September 17th, 2009
8:30 pm
Has anyone got a good resturant to go to in Murrells Inlet, SC?
Spin around three times very quickly, and then walk straight ahead. Believe me, you’ll run into a good one.
DAP
September 17th, 2009
8:34 pm
Enter your comments hererandom, i agree with most of your post above, but two things are way wrong. one, this statement:
Kawakami’s good, and getting better. Braves would not be able to replace him for the same or lower salary
it will be easy to replace him. in fact, hes already been replaced. there is no room for him in the rotation for him. hudson and vazquez do cost more than him, but they are significantly better, too. and this:
retaining Kawakami will help make the rotation the best it can be next year. Too many people here want to gut the rotation to shore up the offense.
strong language there. who wants to gut the rotation? getting rid of one of your 6 quality starters when you only have room for 5 is hardly gutting the rotation. and we would be getting rid of our next to worse starter (though he hasnt been bad at all)
Frank Wren
September 17th, 2009
8:41 pm
Anyone who thinks “BOOBIE COX” isn’t ULTIMATELY responsible for the Braves missing the playoffs, your an IDIOT. PERIOD.
I know you are but what am I ?
Bobbie Cox took the ATL Braves the worst team in pro sports and make them a winner every year.
He is universally respected by his players and peers as one of a handful of the very best managers of all time. Yet some fool who watches the game on his couch thinks he knows the game or what to do or what is going on with the team better than anyone. Thats idiotic. That like me saying I know what kind of employee you are better than your boss even though Ive never met you.
The only thing worse than a fool is the fool who doesnt know he is a fool.
Ed-Covington
September 17th, 2009
8:42 pm
PWH:
So you say we let LaRoche go?
Inside Guy
September 17th, 2009
8:44 pm
Here is what is going to happen. KK for Juan Piere in the offseason. Two bad contracts, same time line, and two teams in need of different things. Thats what I am hearing…
flange 1
September 17th, 2009
8:48 pm
“And so, necessity being the mother of invention, and Yunel Escobar being the father of the on-deck-circle leap, and Adam LaRoche of the standing-at-the-bus-stop batting stance….”
I wish just once I could write something like this!!!
P. W. Hjort
September 17th, 2009
8:54 pm
Ed-Covington
So you say we let LaRoche go?
The Wilson idea involves letting LaRoche go, but I’m not married to that idea, there are plenty of ways to build the club in the offseason, with or without LaRoche. That was just a crazy, hypothetical scenario. More to spark thought than to campaign for it.
nolie
September 17th, 2009
9:07 pm
Enter your comments herehe wants to set the RECORD for 3rd baseman. (Jake7)
Thundersticks
September 17th, 2009
9:08 pm
Inside Guy:
That’s what I’ve been proposing. But I really don’t think it will happen. The Braves have invested too much (money and time) into landing a Japanese pitcher. They simply aren’t going to insult the Japanese by lobbying so hard to get him, then turning around and trading him.
The simply answer to all of this that no one has even mentioned is to pay Huddy his $2mil buyout and thank him for his service time. By no means and I suggesting they do this, nor do I think they will actually do it. But it is the simplest solution.
Steve from OH
September 17th, 2009
9:08 pm
Here is what is going to happen. KK for Juan Piere in the offseason. Two bad contracts,
Ha! That’s a great one, man…
Oh wait, you’re serious?
McFann :Ô:
September 17th, 2009
9:15 pm
This random time-stamping is gonna be really annoying during the game…
The GM's Office
September 17th, 2009
9:15 pm
It’s all Bobby fault–fire him!
Random
September 17th, 2009
9:29 pm
Test</strong @ September 17th, 2009 5:20 pm = me.
Anders
September 17th, 2009
9:32 pm
“The nightmare scenario would be if both of those guys were starting to see an age related decline, and the Braves find themselves on the hook for more than 80 million over the next 3 years with 2 guys that can’t help them win.”
and Anders piping in each day ‘I told you so’ (sri)
I promise not to pipe in on Sundays. {:
NO MORE BOBBY
September 17th, 2009
9:38 pm
Braves are better without Chipper just like that 1991 team was without then local hero Murphy.
When a team feels like its a team and not about one person, players rise up to their full potential. Look at the Giants without Bonds. Look at the Atlanta Falcons receivers that stepped it up when Vick left. Even before Ryan. I believe Chipper has two more good years in him but only as a DH for an American League team.
We really are seeing the end of the 90s on the Braves and it took ten years later to happen.
Ed-Covington
September 17th, 2009
9:38 pm
PWH:
I see your point, but I just think he has been an integral part of the recent offense. His defense is underated (anyone watch Murphy try to play 1B for the NYNOTS last night?).
Besides, if Wren lets LaRoche walk away and the Bravos start next season like this one, can you imagine the hell he would catch on these blogs?
Ed-Covington
September 17th, 2009
9:41 pm
…or Paul Bako?
Ed-Covington
September 17th, 2009
9:43 pm
Somehow a previous post got lost, which makes the Paul Bako post meaningless. It was:
“Maybe Wren can duplicate the Millwood trade: Tommy Hanson for Paul LaDuca.
abwright
September 17th, 2009
9:45 pm
braves4ever, 4:04 pm … “DOB, since its 7:58 on your last post ,whats the score ,it should be like 4th inning?”
Actually, they’re waiting for the tarp to come off. That’s just the first hour of the rain delay.
Chop Chop
September 17th, 2009
9:50 pm
I am speaking to you from the future.
Ballgame.
(I’ll let the details surprise you.)
David O'Brien
September 17th, 2009
9:51 pm
So how’s everybody enjoying the “time-bending chaos” setting that I put the blog on today? Should we go back to the regular style, or stay with this random mode?
The Real Don Steele
September 17th, 2009
9:52 pm
Drunkin’ Jack’s in Murrells Inlet
njbraves
September 17th, 2009
10:00 pm
Jake7….Since you seem to know everything there is to know about the Braves, what “record at 3rd base” is Chipper selfishly trying to set?? And since you asked, I have been watching the Braves for nearly 20 years, and can honestly say Chipper has been there best player for almost that entire span. You’re just one of those “what have you done for me lately” fans, who has no idea what he;s talking about.
If I could sing like Paul McCarney and get funky like Etta James
September 17th, 2009
10:05 pm
Enter your comments here
Thanks for the tip The Real Don Steele
HoCoJo
September 17th, 2009
10:08 pm
Which came first?
The blog or the egg?
JBoog1285
September 17th, 2009
10:14 pm
“Bottom line: It’s pretty silly, the entire discussion. And I don’t care what the team’s record is. Because when I cover 120 or so of the 162 games, it better be pretty good or they’re probably not going to the playoffs. Know what I’m saying?”
No, sir, what is silly is that you continue to dignify comments like that with a response.
Couch Tater
September 17th, 2009
10:20 pm
I’ve wondered if being out from under Chipper’s shadow has played some part of Frenchy’s resurgence. Anders
“You can’t overly evaluate what happens in September, just like you can’t in spring training. That’s an old cliche but there’s clearly some truth in it. Because we’re not playing for anything, per se. These guys are playing for jobs for ‘09, but we’re not in the pennant race, and when you’re not in the pennant race, some of the pressure’s off.” -Frank Wren 9/28/08
David O'Brien
September 17th, 2009
10:20 pm
Do you think this might be a reflection of how Charlie Manuel feels about his bullpen: On Sunday he left Pedro Martinez throw 130 pitches in his seventh start back, after throwing 119 the start before. And on Tuesday, Cliff Lee threw 124 pitches.
Nova Scotia Steve - Is Worried (about the blog)
September 17th, 2009
10:21 pm
.
Frank Wren
September 17th, 2009
10:21 pm
Should we go back to the regular style, or stay with this random mode?
I like it random
FIRST !!!!!!
Doc
September 17th, 2009
10:22 pm
Back to The Future!
Firearm
September 17th, 2009
10:23 pm
Down the road could also be as soon as already. The Braves have already signed a Japanese player who cited Kenshin Kawakami’s signing as the reason he wanted to sign with Atlanta. I don’t know of his status, I think he’s still pitching in Japan, and I forgot his name.
They did? I highly doubt this is true (yet), as most NPB contracts are iron-clad and they usually don’t negotiate with MLB teams until the Japan Series is over (regardless of whether or not the team is in it). I’d probably know if there was a player moving from NPB to MLB, but I’m not *completely* plugged into the scene; I just follow the games.
The only name I could think of is Ryota Igarashi from Yakult, who is a setup man with a fastball around 156 kph (96 mph), but he’s also coming off of Tommy John. My Twins could use a setup man, but I wouldn’t want Igarashi since we already have a fireballer coming off Tommy John (Pat Neshek).
David O'Brien
September 17th, 2009
10:23 pm
Frank Wren: Now THAT was funny.
Ashton
September 17th, 2009
10:24 pm
Dude, where’s my car?
Shamus Thacker
September 17th, 2009
10:27 pm
Thanks again, to all of you who’ve been so kind. Y’all are some really outstanding human beings…
Soph
September 17th, 2009
10:27 pm
Chop Chop for team psychic!
Shamus Thacker
September 17th, 2009
10:28 pm
HoCoJo: Which came first?
The blog or the egg?”"
Actually HoCo, that would be the “egg sac.”
flange1
September 17th, 2009
10:30 pm
Shamus,
Glad to hear the GREAT news about your friend!
RHR
September 17th, 2009
10:30 pm
Dave, you didn’t put in the link for the Harwell story? Either that or its riding around with Marty in a DeLorean somewhere here. Or, I’m and blind idiot.
Curt
September 17th, 2009
10:31 pm
So who won tonight?
fanatic
September 17th, 2009
10:32 pm
What’s all the mystery about Cox and Jones? Every player or manager, whether in sports or business in the past have had their career come to an end. Some handled it gracefully and some didn’t but it still happened. It ain’t the end of their lives. Cox can go farm and Jones can hunt full time and both have an enjoyable life. Baseball ain’t all there is to life. I’ve been retired from a job I dearly loved for fifteen years and I promise you retirement beats the hell out of working.
May both of them find the same feeling. They have both had great careers, but that part of their lives is over.
curtis jones
September 17th, 2009
10:32 pm
1. The caption under Garret’s pic on DOB’s blog reads “Bigger impact than Chipper lately.” So it could have been of my Aunt Helen.
2. DOB still hasn’t written the “Thanks Bobby, But It’s Time To Go” column. Nor has anyone else at the AJC. We’re so polite here in the South. Wouldn’t want to be rude. “We love you Bobby. Please don’t go. 3rd place is fine, just fine. Pass the butter, please.”
3. To the Chipper-ites: “If y’all were true Braves fans, you’d realize you’re trying to get rid of a .364 hitter.” Yes, he did hit .364 once. As did Rico Carty, who is also available next year. Sure, he’s 60-something, but we’re big on folks who were good in bygone days: Chipper, Bobby, Lowe, etc.
4. Put Chipper at 1B? Did you see Daniel Murphy last night? That’s the kind of D we would get every night with Chipper. He’s a DH, and not much of one at that, but we’re stuck with him.
5. DOB wrote it himself. The Braves were indeed 34-40 at one point. It was that point in which the HOF manager fielded half a lineup of impotent, rally-killing bats, while Diaz, Prado and Infante were on the bench, and other good options were at AAA. You’re right Dave, pennants CAN be lost in April and May; if the manager is asleep at the wheel.
RHR
September 17th, 2009
10:34 pm
Bobby AND Chipper retired today? Why didn’t I get a google alert?
HoCoJo
September 17th, 2009
10:36 pm
What time is it in LA?
Shamus Thacker
September 17th, 2009
10:37 pm
It blows my mind that a few folks voted in the poll that Hanson should be traded. Must be folks pining for Pujols. That’s all I can think of…
Maybe in addition to being and idiot, I’m crazy, but I wouldn’t trade Hanson for ANY player straight-up. No way.
RHR
September 17th, 2009
10:37 pm
Math is hard, ain’t it, HoCo.
Walter Klondike
September 17th, 2009
10:37 pm
It’s 10:30PM. Do you know where your kids are?
Shamus Thacker
September 17th, 2009
10:38 pm
Thanks so much flange, it’s a load off my mind too. He’s gonna be fine now…
Danga
September 17th, 2009
10:39 pm
Re: Curtis Jackson @5:20
I believe it was PW JHort that just posted a review of Chipper’s defensive ratings by season since 2004 showing some pretty wild variations from year to year. He has had down offensive years as well although none like this. You are the Braves GM, what are you going to do? You just gave him that fat extension. Are you just going to eat all that money and sit him on the bench, cut him, or find out if this year is just anomalous?
You go on to blame the 34-40 start on Cox for continuing to run Schafer, Francoeur, Kelly, and Kotchman out there. Lets see if we can solve this problem. CF? Blanco wasn’t exactly tearing it up down in AAA. RF? Diaz’s average in the first 3 months of the season was .273. 2b? Infante was hurt. 1b? You want Norton? Prado was the only decent option as far as backups go, and he can only play one position or the other.
It is a long season in which a manager makes a ton of moves. Bobby has definitely had your head scratching moments this year, but to lay it all at his feet is just a bit too simplistic for real life.
Danga
September 17th, 2009
10:40 pm
Curtis Jones…My apologies for getting your name wrong.
Steve from OH
September 17th, 2009
10:40 pm
So who won tonight?
The Mets. 27-6. Jair had an anxiety attack thinking about getting that win tonight so he got replaced by Boone, who got whacked for 26 runs in 2/3 of an inning (Acosta threw 8 1/3 of one-run ball after that). The Braves’ only offense came via two Chipper Jones solo HR (replacing Marteen when he couldn’t find his Advil) and a Greg Norton grand slam in the bottom of the ninth, causing a few of our distinguished bloggers (Hugh Jazz, MFin09, Roja and Jeff321) to suffer complete nervous breakdowns. No one else got a hit, although pinch hitter Kelly Johnson did walk after confusing Mets pitcher Francisco Rodriguez (in for the 25-run save) with a clever uniform switch, wearing Garret Anderson’s uni at the plate. Rodriguez, frightened of the professional AB that was sure to come, walked “Garret” on 4 straight.
It was a fun night.
P. W. Hjort
September 17th, 2009
10:44 pm
Steve from OH
The Mets. 27-6. Jair had an anxiety attack thinking about getting that win tonight so he got replaced by Boone, who got whacked for 26 runs in 2/3 of an inning (Acosta threw 8 1/3 of one-run ball after that). The Braves’ only offense came via two Chipper Jones solo HR (replacing Marteen when he couldn’t find his Advil) and a Greg Norton grand slam in the bottom of the ninth, causing a few of our distinguished bloggers (Hugh Jazz, MFin09, Roja and Jeff321) to suffer complete nervous breakdowns. No one else got a hit, although pinch hitter Kelly Johnson did walk after confusing Mets pitcher Francisco Rodriguez (in for the 25-run save) with a clever uniform switch, wearing Garret Anderson’s uni at the plate. Rodriguez, frightened of the professional AB that was sure to come, walked “Garret” on 4 straight.
You forgot the part where Francoeur lined into a triple play.
Danga
September 17th, 2009
10:44 pm
Sounds like a fun night…Wish I had seen all those shenanigans.
Chong
September 17th, 2009
10:44 pm
I’m outta here to grab dinner. I’ll be back earlier.
Steve from OH
September 17th, 2009
10:44 pm
You’re right Dave, pennants CAN be lost in April and May; if the manager is asleep at the wheel
Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. You’re saying that all wins count the same? Get right on outta here! But what about clutch? Aren’t wins in September chock-full of clutchiness and therefore guarantee you a playoff spot?
I think it might be because I’m in the strange, not-too-distant future, but my preconceived notions about baseball are shattered…
[sob]
Buffalo NY Braves Fan
September 17th, 2009
10:45 pm
Steve from OH,
Not to worry, we are 4 hours closer to hockey season
jeffrey d
September 17th, 2009
10:46 pm
and Adam LaRoche of the standing-at-the-bus-stop batting stance….
Steve from OH
September 17th, 2009
10:46 pm
BNYBF–got a game tonight at 9:45, my man!
Oh sh!t, I’m late…
RHR
September 17th, 2009
10:46 pm
But Tech lost, right?
Reality
September 17th, 2009
10:49 pm
No Tech didn’t lose, Dawgs will get slaughtered by Gators and you’re atill not funny.
Shamus Thacker
September 17th, 2009
10:51 pm
I’ve been trying to figure out how to use two different times to my advantage.
Maybe I can get buzzed at 10:49PM blog time, then blitzed again at 10:49 home-time. PLAN!
Buffalo NY Braves Fan
September 17th, 2009
10:52 pm
Steve from OH….
you think you’re late, I should have left work almost 4 hours ago.
McFann :Ô:
September 17th, 2009
10:53 pm
strong>Steve from OH–
Soph
September 17th, 2009
10:54 pm
Rain, rain go away.
McFann :Ô:
September 17th, 2009
10:54 pm
Wow…look how late it is! I shoulda been in bed b’now!
(If this post comes up with the correct time-stamp, I’m gonna kill the computer…)
McFann :Ô:
September 17th, 2009
10:55 pm
Salty
September 17th, 2009
10:55 pm
OK…the time stamp thing really had me confuzzled ’til I realized you’re doing a remote blog…so the question is, are you in Iceland, or Morocco…or some ship at sea?
Steve from OH
September 17th, 2009
10:55 pm
you think you’re late, I should have left work almost 4 hours ago.
Dude, that’s just not healthy. Remember kids, always take time for yourselves and something and whatever…
Shamus Thacker
September 17th, 2009
10:55 pm
Buffalo NY Braves Fan:
Steve from OH,
Not to worry, we are 4 hours closer to hockey season”"
Man, that really gets all us Hillbilly/Rednecks fired-up!!
Danga
September 17th, 2009
10:56 pm
Anyone taken a look at Greinke’s stats from this year? Just sick. Too bad all that excellent pitching is happening out of view in KC. Posnanski pointed out earlier that he is actually slugging higher than right handers are against him.
David O'Brien
September 17th, 2009
10:56 pm
We sat out here for about three hours in no rain. Now, 10 minutes before the scheduled start, it’s raining and the tarp’s on the field.
Steve from OH
September 17th, 2009
10:58 pm
Shamus:
A wasted rock ranger, huh?
Couch Tater
September 17th, 2009
10:58 pm
McFann – In case you missed this.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/32894066/ns/today-today_pets/?GT1=43001
Mitchell
September 17th, 2009
11:00 pm
How exciting is this current 6 game winning streak that should really be an 8 game win streak?
Of course if Bobby didn’t use Gonzo in the 8th inning of the Sunday game against the Reds we might have actually won that game. Then we’d be looking at a 9 game win streak.
That’s why we won’t ever win s*** with Bobby Cox because two out of three is just good enough.
It’s really absurd to still be thinking about the playoffs. Maybe if we somehow won 11 or 12 in a row it might make a difference but has anybody noticed we’re still in 3rd f***ing place?
We should have put the Marlins away. We’re being lead by a clueless manager who doesn’t take responsibility for his mistakes. Oh right, he doesn’t make mistakes. Medlen just gave up a few liners that got over the infielders’ heads. Other than that he did great.
HoCoJo
September 17th, 2009
11:01 pm
I hate these 10 PM games!
ABTSteve
September 17th, 2009
11:03 pm
DOB – I may have missed your comments, but have you seen Sugar yet? If so, what did you think?