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brent a.
September 24th, 2009
11:28 pm
Helton due up 3rd in the bottom of the 9th.
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 24th, 2009
11:28 pm
If any yall watchin the game, keep the updates comin!
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:29 pm
Its like MLB.TV knows everything I hate…
…and then advertises it to me….
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:30 pm
Brandon,
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2009_09_24_sdnmlb_colmlb_1
Paul Lentz
September 24th, 2009
11:30 pm
jeffrey d………..why the insistence of knocking the “sense of urgency” comment? Dude, I BELIEVE that this Braves team is capable of winning 9 of the last 10. We have the pitching and enough offense to DOMINATE a PATHETIC Nationals team.
However, I also recognize that this year’s Braves team hasnt always “showed up” mentally prepared to play with that killer instinct. I believe part of that comes from the mentality of being “ok” with taking 2 of 3 (meaning that mentally, the Braves have already conceded 1 game, before a series even starts) in a series. Bobby Cox has repeated made the 2 of 3 comment over and over again.
With our pitching, we should have had a couple of 10 game winning streaks this year. Right now, Bobby is playing everyone who “deserves” (meaning their play has earned them playing time) to play. We have enough offense to beat up on bad pitching. However, because Bobby stuck with his “favorites” earlier in the year…….we dug ourselves a hole, necessitating the “win every game” mentality that we have to have if we are going to have a chance to make the post season.
We pretty much have to win out in order to have a chance. Winning winnable games will put pressure on the Rockies. It is IMPERATIVE that we take advantage of the 7 remaining games against the Nationals.
So again, call it anyway you want…however it isnt just random “bad luck” that the Braves failed to show up offensively against a number of “bad starting pitchers” this year. We made a number of SCRUBS look like Cy Young Award candidates.
jeffrey d
September 24th, 2009
11:30 pm
Maybe you just hate too mucuh.
David O'Brien
September 24th, 2009
11:30 pm
The Braves won’t be able to hand the Nats their 100th loss — Dodgers took care of that tonight here in D.C.
By the way, Yeah Yeah Yeahs are playing at the 9:30 Club tomorrow night. Nooo, couldn’t be Saturday when we have a day game. Had to be tomorrow night. Oh, well.
I thought that new show Community tonight on NBC was hilarious. Right after another fall-on-the-floor-funny episode The Office.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:30 pm
Why do batters run when they know its going to be foul??
jeffrey d
September 24th, 2009
11:31 pm
Paul – I wasn’t knocking it. It’s just become a Paul Lentz cliche and running gag on the blog.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:32 pm
Maybe you just hate too mucuh.
No. I don’t.
But Paul has a very lengthy post directed towards you…
You should read it…
brent a.
September 24th, 2009
11:32 pm
We just went 8-2 against the Mets and Phillies, plus a game against the Cards.
Now, we’ve got 7 against the Nats.
It’s not crazy to think the Braves can go 7-0 against the Nats. One of the main reason its hard to fathom, though, is that baseball winning streaks are tough to maintain, due largely to relief pitchers burning out. Sometimes, you’ve just gotta throw in the towel. The Braves cannot do that anymore.
I’ll keep believing that we’re gonna go 7-0 against the Nats until we lose the first one.
At the end of the day, Florida is the team that scares me. I hate how we choke against them.
David O'Brien
September 24th, 2009
11:32 pm
I don’t think 9-1 is realistic at all considering they have just gone 8-2. — ItsAllGood
The Braves are 11-2 in their past 13 (to me, that seems even more relevant than the 8-2 in their past 10).
jeffrey d
September 24th, 2009
11:32 pm
Oh I just read the first couple sentences.
a643dp
September 24th, 2009
11:33 pm
Rockies announcers think Pinero is pitching Sunday against them. Cards switched Lohse to Sunday and Pinero to Tue. This happened 3 days ago LOL
Bobby's Cox
September 24th, 2009
11:34 pm
I saw the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Coachella. They put on a great show. Good music too.
The Cure’s performance there was totally unforgettable though.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:34 pm
Furthermore,
Why do fans BOO when the pitcher intentionally walks a batter, but God knows they would have cheered if he “earned it”?
jeffrey d
September 24th, 2009
11:34 pm
Geeze…just noticed this in the box score – Pads score 5 and Adrian Gonzalez is 0-4
P. W. Hjort
September 24th, 2009
11:34 pm
Ouch, this may hurt the Friar’s chances. From BJOL:
Tired Closers List:
Fatigue #
Heath Bell, SD 46
Jose Valverde, Hou 46
Rafael Soriano, Atl 45
Mike MacDougal, Was 40
Brad Lidge, Phi 40
Paul Lentz
September 24th, 2009
11:36 pm
ItsAllGood…….11:23pm posting is a perfect example of the “let’s settle” mentality that plagued the Braves (and a number of posters on this blog) throughout the year.
Sure, the Braves are on a 8-2 run. However, just because we have won 8 out of our last 10………DOES NOT mean that we should “settle” for a 6-4 finish….ESPECIALLY, with 7 games remaining against the Nationals.
It’s that kind of thinking that sickens me as a Braves fan. Case in point, right after the All-Star Break, many on here were “giddy” when the Braves took 6 of 8 against the Mets and Giants. However, I was DISAPPOINTED. We should have won all 8 games. We simply gave away 2 of those games. Look at how important those 2 games are now.
As I said previously, I believe in this Braves team. Why not take advantage of the remaining schedule and put some pressure on the Rockies? We have some VERY WINNABLE games remaining.
jeffrey d
September 24th, 2009
11:36 pm
Fans boo because they see it as cowardly when you intentionally walk your best hitter.
But it’s smart baseball when your pitcher does it.
ItsAllGood
September 24th, 2009
11:37 pm
Rob, I can remember the last few years of Connie managing, he had a rep as cheap and tricky in everything he did. Don’t know if it was true, but many said it about him. His last team was truly terrible
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:37 pm
Damn.
Mitchell
September 24th, 2009
11:37 pm
I can’t believe I’m actually rooting for the Padres right now.
A win by the Dads would be nice.
jeffrey d
September 24th, 2009
11:37 pm
0-5….yeesh
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 24th, 2009
11:37 pm
Paul, Good posts. I agree.
Heath
September 24th, 2009
11:37 pm
Well…no insurance runs. Gotta get this save the hard way…5-4 in the bottom of the 9th. Let’s go Pads!
john
September 24th, 2009
11:37 pm
No heath bell tonight…uh oh.
a643dp
September 24th, 2009
11:38 pm
P. W. Hjort,
Yes but Bell played wii all winter so he is in extra good shape.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:38 pm
Fans boo because they see it as cowardly when you intentionally walk your best hitter.
But it’s smart baseball when your pitcher does it.
I know that. But say they “pitch around him”… and he walks, fans would most definitely cheer…
Bay Area Steve
September 24th, 2009
11:38 pm
Paul Lentz,
I think, based on your past here, that you’re a miserable person. I think your “postings” are worthless. I think you couldn’t maintain a reasoned debate with a chimpanzee. Yet, I never thought you weren’t a fan, until now.
There can be no doubt, in the final analysis, that you abandoned our team. You’ll say that you were busy, but dude, you didn’t have a thing to do for at least three straight weeks; you were here, all day, everyday. But. as soon as the season approached hopelessness, you were gone. Yet, suddenly, as soon as the boys have a tenth of a percent of a chance, here you are, preaching to us all about urgency. Where was your urgency a week ago?
I’ve never found your posts worth my time. This is minor; most posts, including my own, aren’t worth folks’ time. But, you left; simply put, you are not a Braves Fan.
Check your ticket, the bandwagon departs shortly.
a643dp
September 24th, 2009
11:39 pm
well no Bell
Rob from SC
September 24th, 2009
11:39 pm
no Heath Bell to close?
Heath
September 24th, 2009
11:39 pm
2 more outs…
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:39 pm
2 away!
Mitchell
September 24th, 2009
11:41 pm
We’re hangin’ on by a thread here folks.
This is kind of pathetic. So many games we should have won. We’re better than the Rockies but look at what they do, they fire the guy who took them to the World Series two years earlier because the team wasn’t performing. How disrespectful… oh wait, they got better.
brent a.
September 24th, 2009
11:41 pm
grrrrr
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:41 pm
Base hit Fowler!
Rob from SC
September 24th, 2009
11:41 pm
the speedy Fowler is on first, one out
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:41 pm
Todd WHO?
ItsAllGood
September 24th, 2009
11:42 pm
The Braves are 11-2 in their past 13 (to me, that seems even more relevant than the 8-2 in their past 10). Dave
It is, I thought there was another lose in there. Seems to make another 9-1 even more unlikely in my mind
Heath
September 24th, 2009
11:42 pm
1 out away!!!!
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:42 pm
Helton FLYS OUT!
Rob from SC
September 24th, 2009
11:42 pm
two outs
Rob from SC
September 24th, 2009
11:42 pm
two outs
Mitchell
September 24th, 2009
11:43 pm
Hey, I just got the live feed.
One out. Double play, come on.
Dammit, it went away. Come on Padres.
Will
September 24th, 2009
11:43 pm
1 more out
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:43 pm
WALK HIM!!
brent a.
September 24th, 2009
11:43 pm
whew
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:43 pm
jk.
Heath
September 24th, 2009
11:43 pm
Pads win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 24th, 2009
11:44 pm
Victory!
abwright
September 24th, 2009
11:44 pm
Rockies lose! Rockies lose! Rockies lose!
Bwah. Ha. Ha. Ha.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:44 pm
POP!!!!
Will
September 24th, 2009
11:44 pm
thats the ballgame 3.5 out with 10 to play woohoo
brent a.
September 24th, 2009
11:44 pm
Escobar
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:44 pm
1 st ML save for that guy!!
Mixxo
September 24th, 2009
11:45 pm
Ballgame!
Thx. Fathers!
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:45 pm
Braves chance just SHOT up!
prattvillenolzfan
September 24th, 2009
11:45 pm
Yeah Baaaaabbbbbyyyy!!!!!!!!!
What’s funny is that the Rockies announcers mentioned that if the Giants win, they will be 3 1/2 back…
Never mentioned the Braves
MrC
September 24th, 2009
11:45 pm
Rockies Lose final is 6-5
David..(Athens, AL)
September 24th, 2009
11:46 pm
whew …. Paul, our chances are increasing … you are right we got to take care of the Nats!!!
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:46 pm
Ok, QUICK everyone switch to the Cubs game!
Paul Lentz
September 24th, 2009
11:46 pm
David O’Brien……….11-2 in our past 13 games has put the Braves in a position of having a glimmer of hope. This weekend will go a long ways toward determining whether we will be playing meaningful baseball the final week of the season. Just because we’ve gone 11-2 in the past 13……..DOES NOT mean that we cant go 9-1 in our last 10 games.
The Rockies are hosting the Cardinals while we are playing in Washington. If we cant beat the Nationals this weekend, then it’s pretty much over.
The Braves have been getting good starting pitching during this streak. The bullpen isnt taxed. With the off day today, we should be rested for this weekend series against the Nationals.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! We are now 3 out in the loss column. The pressure is slowly mounting. The Braves beating up on a PATHETIC Nationals team will help intensify the pressure even more. Rest assured that Tony LaRussa will be managing to win these games against the Rockies.
Mitchell
September 24th, 2009
11:46 pm
Yes!
Hell yeah. Wow, I can’t believe I’m somewhat willing to believe.
cricket
September 24th, 2009
11:46 pm
Cards will send Carpenter, Wainwright and Pineiro. Braves have a real good shot to make up ground in next 3 games..
RC
September 24th, 2009
11:47 pm
Alright alright…..now let’s take care of business tomorrow
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:47 pm
ARRRRRRGH!
Joe Morgan!
Nevermind, Everyone! Shut off your power!!
ItsAllGood
September 24th, 2009
11:47 pm
11:23pm posting is a perfect example of the “let’s settle” mentality that plagued the Braves (and a number of posters on this blog) throughout the year. Paul
when you’ve watched 68 years of baseball it gives you a certain perspective that youngsters like you don’t have yet. There are lots worse things in the world than giving your best shot and falling short. Anyone who thinks winning is everything has a pretty narrow perspective. I hope they win, but its okay if they don’t.
Johninnc
September 24th, 2009
11:47 pm
That lost by the Rockies help alt.So if Cards sweet the Rockies and We sweep wash then we are tie for the wild card right?
Paul Lentz
September 24th, 2009
11:47 pm
Brandon from Warner Robins…………thanks for your 11:37pm posting.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:48 pm
Not to be a Donny Downer, but the Nats always give the Braves a hard time…
lloyd christmas
September 24th, 2009
11:48 pm
So your saying theres a chance
Will
September 24th, 2009
11:48 pm
Wow i was sure the Rockies were gonna come back!! This is doable, just gotta keep winning.
southern hope
September 24th, 2009
11:48 pm
you guys are hilarious! I knew I wasn’t the only nut hanging on every play by the Padres….whoo hoo!!! it’s almost like us winning in the 9th! (and, yes, going to the Cubs game now! LOL)
Nate
September 24th, 2009
11:48 pm
How bad does that series against Cincinnati look now?
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:49 pm
If the Giants win, I doubt the Cardinals well play 100%
Maybe 75%…
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:50 pm
Ok. I take that back, Awards may pull Carpenter and Pujols to play harder…
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:50 pm
you guys are hilarious! I knew I wasn’t the only nut hanging on every play by the Padres….whoo hoo!!! it’s almost like us winning in the 9th! (and, yes, going to the Cubs game now! LOL)
Hell Yea! Its party time here in Chicago!
a643dp
September 24th, 2009
11:52 pm
Cricket,
Lohse is pitching Sunday instead of pinero I should know I have pinero on my fantasy team and Im in the playoffs. Pinero was a 2 start pitcher this week and when tony made the move it screwed me.
Joe D. loves Marilyn
September 24th, 2009
11:52 pm
Nothing like having a day off…and you pick up a FULL game on the Rockies in that everloving and most important…loss column!!!
Go Cubbies…win an important game…for a change…
BELIEVE…
Heath
September 24th, 2009
11:52 pm
Mitchell
September 24th, 2009
11:46 pm
Yes!
Hell yeah. Wow, I can’t believe I’m somewhat willing to believe.
They’ve reeled me back in a little too. This weekend will tell us a lot about how realistic the chances really are…
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:52 pm
Damn…
Paul Lentz
September 24th, 2009
11:53 pm
Bay Area Steve………….whatever. Since I have no way of “proving” to you that I’ve been busy the past month, I’m not even going to debate it with you.
Just because I did not “believe” that the Braves were going to mount a furious charge (primarily because of Bobby Cox’s managing)………does not mean that I am not a Braves fan. It isnt like I quit watching the games. I just wasnt able to watch “every single inning” like I was earlier this season.
Since we dont see “eye to eye” there is no sense in us having a discussion. You have it in your mind to dismiss every thing I say, no matter what it is I say. Whatever, I’m not going to lose any sleep over it.
Mark
September 24th, 2009
11:53 pm
The Nationals Scare the Heck out of Me!! We have had a tough time with them all year.
O.J.
September 24th, 2009
11:53 pm
Ok, a few things here, if the Giants win they will be in 2nd place 3 games behind the Rockies, not 3 1/2, and two, the final was 5-4, not 6-5
cricket
September 24th, 2009
11:54 pm
Cards will play harder for awards ??? wow..speechless here, time to go to bed. Dude, they will play hard till the end for one reason – to secure home field advantage.
a643dp
September 24th, 2009
11:54 pm
The Cardinals will pay to win because of the home field advantage.
LAD 92-61
PHI 89-63
STL 89-64
monty
September 24th, 2009
11:54 pm
FW as much (as I don’t like it) did the right thing for the Braves ORG.in letting BC ride off into the sunset next year. If he outright fires him then he gets accused of being a cold heartless “you know what.” How do you fire an icon? Only the Yankees do that! With all the hubbub with Smoltz and Glavine he really had no choice without a major PR nightmare.
abwright
September 24th, 2009
11:55 pm
If the Braves finish 10-0, the Rockies will have to go 6-3 versus the Cardinals (and two Cy Young candidates), the Brewers, and the Dodgers (best record in the NL) to force a playoff game. That’s a tough task for the staggering Rockies.
a643dp
September 24th, 2009
11:55 pm
Play sorry
Johnny Schuerholz
September 24th, 2009
11:55 pm
ESPN now has the Braves with having a 11.6% chance of making the playoffs. That is a jump from 7.8% before the Rockies loss tonight. Rockies still are getting a 76.8% chance of making it…
BELIEVE…
prattvillenolzfan
September 24th, 2009
11:55 pm
Jurrjens….
There are some managers (Cox included) who will rest his starters after clinching.
LaRussa is the type of manager who won’t. His theory is if you rest them, they lose their edge.
So when the Cards clinch this week-end. Don’t look for him to slack off. Besides, his 2 starting pitchers are competing for the Cy Young, Pujols is gunning for the MVP. LaRussa WILL NOT ease up.
Looking at LaRussa’s track record, maybe Cox shoulda done the same thing during the wonderful run.
How many times did we clinch early, rest our starters, then fell flat on our face during the playoffs…..That’s 1 reason why LaRussa is twice the manager that Cox will never be.
Jurrjens4NLCY {Knoble.MLBlogs.com}
September 24th, 2009
11:56 pm
Cards will play harder for awards ??? wow..speechless here, time to go to bed. Dude, they will play hard till the end for one reason – to secure home field advantage.
Shh. I’m to excited to think!!!
Idk why, but you gotta believe if the Cards clinche they won’t play harder than if they don’t…
fastasballs
September 24th, 2009
11:56 pm
3 back in the loss column with 10 to play. I think the Rockies are feeling the heat & after this weekend the boiler might just be turned up full blast on them.
They could wake up Monday morning with three teams a game or less out, possibly tied with the Giants & virtually tied with the Braves & Marlins.
The Braves can do it because they have been getting great starting pitching, timely hitting & a very favorable schedule the last 10.
People need to get over crapping on the Braves for losing to San Diego & Cincy. Those two teams have played very well the past few months & may make some noise next season. Sure I’d like to have went 3-3 at the least, but it’s obvious those two are playing much better ball than the Mets or Nats.
Furmanisanidiot
September 24th, 2009
11:56 pm
I say far from over, CO just lost again….we are only 3 out in the loss column, we have 7 against Washington, 3 with FL they have STL, MIL and LA….go for it boys.
ColoradoBravesFan
September 24th, 2009
11:56 pm
ROCKIES LOST….
I hope we do get a big power bat next year, but if the bravos start the year with Mclouth in CF, Heyward in RF, and a platoon of Diaz/Church in LF, is that enough to get to the playoffs? Do we resign LaRoach?
I think Wren should sign Nady and resign LaRoache. Then bring up Heyward in Jun. Keep both Vazquez and Hudson, one of the starting pitchers will either be injured or ineffective. GO BRAVOS…
cricket
September 24th, 2009
11:56 pm
a643dp – thanks, you are right. I hadn’t noticed the change somehow.
Paul Lentz
September 24th, 2009
11:57 pm
David..(Athens, AL)………I agree. Taking care of business against the Nationals means SWEEPING them this weekend. I hope that Bobby Cox isnt going into this weekend with his standard “2 of 3″ BS mentality that he has stuck to all season long.
If we sweep a very sweepable series against the Nationals this weekend…….then we wont “absolutely have” to sweep the Marlins next week. While a sweep will be nice, we will still have a “small margin of error” (meaning that only winning 2 of 3 against the Fish wont be the end of the world).
Heath
September 24th, 2009
11:59 pm
After Rockies loss (and before conclusion of SF game):
Wild Card “Odds”
COL – 76.7%
ATL – 11.5%
SFO – 8.4%
Joe D. loves Marilyn
September 24th, 2009
11:59 pm
Braves need to forget about the Rockies for now…and take this series the old fashioned way…ONE GAME AT A TIME.
Over the last 10 games…we have picked up 4 games on the Rockies…do the same…over the last 10 games and we are in the post season!!!
BELIEVE…