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Paul Lentz
September 25th, 2009
9:01 pm
ChurchMan……….while a late trade for some bullpen help would not allow the Braves to put the player on the post season roster……..it would add depth to help us possibly get to the post season.
brent a.
September 25th, 2009
9:02 pm
this could be our opening.
RHR
September 25th, 2009
9:02 pm
I like it. MattyGQ comes thru again.
McFann :Ô:
September 25th, 2009
9:02 pm
Matty!
David..(Athens, AL)
September 25th, 2009
9:02 pm
abc baseball … YES!
Paul Lentz
September 25th, 2009
9:02 pm
brent a……..your 8:58pm posting beat me to the punch. I didnt see it when I was typing out my 9:01pm posting.
Meanwhile, BIG INSURANCE RUN driven in by Diaz.
Efrim
September 25th, 2009
9:03 pm
Nice, Matty Diaz.
RHR
September 25th, 2009
9:03 pm
Ohhh that was close. Not sure about the call but I’ll take it. I like the aggressiveness on the base paths tonight….where has this been all year?
Eddie Haskell
September 25th, 2009
9:04 pm
Marlins tied the Mutts. 3-3
Vinings Jim
September 25th, 2009
9:04 pm
cabravesfan – obviously the opportunity to make fun of me twice was irresistible…
Dumbfound
September 25th, 2009
9:05 pm
You’re a little late Eddie !
pryguy
September 25th, 2009
9:05 pm
This late season effort is awesome to watch. It’s what makes all the other excruciating moments during the season worth it and why I don’t let them completely tear me down like some people on here. Because these last few weeks have been awesome to watch and follow as a fan. Let’s just hope the Rox continue doing their part.
choozer
September 25th, 2009
9:06 pm
Pardon if someone already asked this, but if Chipper had had the season he had last year THIS year, wouldn’t the Braves at least be leading the wild-card race and be breathing down the Phillies’ necks? We can only dream of what might have been if they had signed one fewer pitcher and one more bat.
McFann :Ô:
September 25th, 2009
9:06 pm
No! Jason, come back!
brent a.
September 25th, 2009
9:06 pm
Who would’ve predicted double-digit stolen bases for Diaz this year? (He has 12).
Paul, No problem.
Eddie Haskell
September 25th, 2009
9:07 pm
Smart. Let Javy bat.
Paul Lentz
September 25th, 2009
9:07 pm
I dont care how “well” Francoeur has played for the Mets, Diaz has an “energy” that adds life to the Braves offense.
Back in May, when I was starting my push to get Diaz inserted in right field, a number of people on here were saying “Diaz isnt an everyday player…..there is no sense in benching Francoeur”.
I’m still baffle by Diaz’s benching in early July in Chicago right before the All-Star break. I guess that a 13 for 26 stretch wasnt good enough to keep Francoeur on the bench.
Steve from OH
September 25th, 2009
9:08 pm
Manolo–sorry man, just not gonna do it right now. BUSY, LOL! You can do it yourself, though–here’s how! Go to baseball-reference.com. Enter the player’s name. Go to “game logs” for the year in question. Click on the beginning and end of the time period you want to study, and the player’s stats will pop up.
A .385 OBP is pretty decent. However, it isnt anything to “brag” about…….when you factor in Norton’s .200 batting average, .200 slugging pct, 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored since the All-Star Break.
A .385 OBP is really good. But, you’re correct. But again, what is your defning statistic?
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
September 25th, 2009
9:08 pm
Funny, where were a lot of you fans when the Braves looked completely out of the playoff picture?
cabravesfan
September 25th, 2009
9:08 pm
VJ-
don’t blame me…it was the blog’s fault, I swear!
Eddie Haskell
September 25th, 2009
9:11 pm
Nate just can’t get it going.
pryguy
September 25th, 2009
9:12 pm
Did I mention it is awesome to watch?
LuisG
September 25th, 2009
9:12 pm
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010) –
They were right here, on this blog, writing bad stuff about the team and predicting a meaningless september.
Paul Lentz
September 25th, 2009
9:13 pm
Steve from OH………..I dont think that there is just one “defining statistic”. In Norton’s instance, a .385 OBP since the All-Star break would be decent if he had any speed. Scoring only 1 run since the Break shows that Norton is one dimensional (getting walks). He cant run or hit the ball.
Even Gregor Blanco can play a little defense and steal a base every now and then. If the Braves were willing to settle for a no hit, pinch hitter…..then Blanco would be the better choice to keep on the roster…..instead of Norton.
Mixxo
September 25th, 2009
9:13 pm
Here we go!
Mixxo
September 25th, 2009
9:14 pm
Ball was CRUSHED!
Vinings Jim
September 25th, 2009
9:14 pm
cabravesfan – I will accept your excuse – let’s hope it doesn’t happen again – there have not been many double posts tonight…
Paul Lentz
September 25th, 2009
9:15 pm
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)………I came on here a couple of times in the past month to state that I’ve been busy with a few matters lately.
David O'Brien
September 25th, 2009
9:16 pm
There’s his fifth K
Paul Lentz
September 25th, 2009
9:17 pm
Nice punch out there by Vazquez.
pryguy
September 25th, 2009
9:17 pm
K number 5 for Javy!!
P. W. Hjort
September 25th, 2009
9:18 pm
Javier Vazquez is 31-for-31 in 5+ strikeout games this season. Incredible.
cabravesfan
September 25th, 2009
9:19 pm
stupid touchpad…
Paul
September 25th, 2009
9:20 pm
http://stuffblackpeopledontlike.blogspot.com/2009/09/235-playing-baseball.html
Only Garret Anderson..
RHR
September 25th, 2009
9:20 pm
REHIRE JAVY
Mixxo
September 25th, 2009
9:20 pm
Low down, dirty CRIME SHAME I tell ya!
Jimmy Joe
September 25th, 2009
9:22 pm
Carpenter gets out of 2 on, no one out in the 4th. Still 1-0 Rockies.
RHR
September 25th, 2009
9:23 pm
His name is Marteeeen and he’s better than Greg Norton, thanks.
The Bird and Indian (Reggie)
September 25th, 2009
9:23 pm
I have been paying more attention to the Rockies game tonight than the Braves game.
MARTEEEN!
Mixxo
September 25th, 2009
9:23 pm
Pfffft…..
that ball barely got out.
AJ
September 25th, 2009
9:23 pm
Martin Prado….you da man!!!
Innocent Bystander
September 25th, 2009
9:23 pm
Hm… GA, you may have some competition for LF, and his name is MFIKY.
RHR
September 25th, 2009
9:24 pm
Oh hi mixxo, I coulda swore I saw you call ballgame on page 3. Surprised you’re still here.
Mixxo
September 25th, 2009
9:24 pm
Pete Orr = professional ballplayer
Steve McP
September 25th, 2009
9:25 pm
Cox cannot beat the blog here if the Braves lose (and I really hope they win), but you just know that the rabid dogs will be either “why did he bring in Soriano” or “why did he let Javy pitch the 9th”. of course if (hopefully when) the Braves win Cox’s contribution will be ignored as it does not fit the profile of a poor manager that some are trying to evoke – interestingly on the AJC website the voting is 50/50 for and against Bobby staying. so the Bobby must go crew are not in the ascendancy, they are just more vocal.
Mixxo
September 25th, 2009
9:25 pm
Mac = professional hack
Paul Lentz
September 25th, 2009
9:25 pm
It’s laughable that keylargo actually tried to make a case that Greg Norton is doing a better job than Prado……just because he has a higher OBP than Prado since the All-Star Break.
Prado does MUCH MORE than Norton does for the Braves. It isnt even worth talking about.
McFann :Ô:
September 25th, 2009
9:26 pm
Shut up, Mixxo.
glord1
September 25th, 2009
9:26 pm
Martin is a gamer limping around third after a bomb.
Can McCann do something but make an out?
September 25th, 2009
9:27 pm
Can he?
Scott
September 25th, 2009
9:27 pm
OMG, is it even possible for Joe Simpson to have a bigger hardon for Prado?
Mixxo
September 25th, 2009
9:28 pm
Scott –
Simpy knows talent.
RHR
September 25th, 2009
9:28 pm
OMG, is it even possible for Joe Simpson to have a bigger hardon for Prado?
I don’t know. Is Kelly Johnson still on this team?
RHR
September 25th, 2009
9:29 pm
OMG a complete game maybe?
Marlins up on the Mets 5-3 btw
Paul Lentz
September 25th, 2009
9:29 pm
At 95 pitches, I hope that Vazquez stays in to get the complete game. No sense in burning up Soriano unless Vazquez struggles in the 9th.
glord1
September 25th, 2009
9:30 pm
As most know I dont like the job Bobby has done this year as a manager. That said leaving Vazquez or going with Soriano are both solid decisions. Vazquez looked fine but I thought he looked like he might be missing his spots a little. Either decision should not be second guessed.
Chris
September 25th, 2009
9:30 pm
St. Louis, not helping.
AJ
September 25th, 2009
9:30 pm
Sorry folks…Martin Prado should get a lot of consideration for team MVP this year….play him at 2nd….3rd when Chipper is out…1st when LaRoche is out…..batting over .300 pretty much all year…plays when hurt….solid defense anywhere you put him….I am glad he made the most of his opportunity to become an everyday player.
Dumbfound
September 25th, 2009
9:30 pm
Marlins takes the lead 5-3 ! Luvable Mutts !
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
September 25th, 2009
9:31 pm
Does Javy not remind you of Maddux?
Goldenglove002
September 25th, 2009
9:32 pm
If the Braves end up going into a one game playoff with another team, who do you sedn out there. It’s gotta be Javy in my opinion
The Bird and Indian (Reggie)
September 25th, 2009
9:32 pm
Wait, Martin Prado and Matt Diaz everyday players? Mitchell told me at the start of the year that could never be everyday players because of their playing style. He still thinks Matt sucks though. What and idiot.
P. W. Hjort
September 25th, 2009
9:32 pm
Ballgame!
Mixxo
September 25th, 2009
9:32 pm
Crap!
pryguy
September 25th, 2009
9:33 pm
Whhat a performance by Javy….so unfortunate he lacked run support early on this year because he is having a Cy Young type year.
Doc Holiday
September 25th, 2009
9:33 pm
Freakin cook!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bravesgrl4life
September 25th, 2009
9:33 pm
MVP of this game: Javier Vazquez!
cabravesfan
September 25th, 2009
9:33 pm
Another brilliant game from Javy
Innocent Bystander
September 25th, 2009
9:33 pm
NIce way to end it. Now c’mon, Mets, Cubs, and Cards!
AJ
September 25th, 2009
9:33 pm
Complete game…..rest the bullpen…great!
McFann :Ô:
September 25th, 2009
9:33 pm
Whoopy!
glord1
September 25th, 2009
9:33 pm
So much for missing spots. Good call Bobby. See there I said it.
Vinings Jim
September 25th, 2009
9:33 pm
Why did Bobby leave Javy in? Oh, wait, never mind…
Paul Lentz
September 25th, 2009
9:33 pm
1 down. Time to watch the Cards/Rockies game.
The Bird and Indian (Reggie)
September 25th, 2009
9:33 pm
Wait, Martin Prado and Matt Diaz everyday players? Mitchell told me at the start of the year that could never be everyday players because of their playing style. He still thinks Matt sucks though. What and idiot..
Gil In Mechanicsville
September 25th, 2009
9:34 pm
Yo..Mixxo… Ballgame…
Goldenglove002
September 25th, 2009
9:34 pm
Woo Hoo! Another win!
Eddie Haskell
September 25th, 2009
9:34 pm
My hat is off to Javy, well done!
Efrim
September 25th, 2009
9:34 pm
Now THAT, is “Big Game” Javy. Braves MVP in 2009.
keylargo
September 25th, 2009
9:35 pm
Are there any current streaming sites that will have the game tomorrow?
The Bird and Indian (Reggie)
September 25th, 2009
9:35 pm
Mixxo is still calling ballgame? I guess much hasn’t changed in my absence.
McFann :Ô:
September 25th, 2009
9:36 pm
No…they’re on at 1 tomorrow? For real? DANGIT! Why do they always find a way to be on at the same time as Tech?
Ozzie
September 25th, 2009
9:36 pm
Bobby should have pulled Javy. He is not a big game pitcher.
bravefaninok
September 25th, 2009
9:36 pm
WTG Bravos ..
The Bird and Indian (Reggie)
September 25th, 2009
9:37 pm
I will be missing the Tech and Braves games tomorrow. That is gonna be tough.
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
September 25th, 2009
9:37 pm
Doc Holliday, more like freakin Turdowisky and Roid-Giambi.
bravesgrl4life
September 25th, 2009
9:37 pm
McFann, so, which one ya gonna watch?
WillinVa
September 25th, 2009
9:37 pm
Well at least Cook is out of the game
Mixxo
September 25th, 2009
9:37 pm
Gil In Mechanicsville –
PFFFT!
I called it on pg. 3!
keylargo
September 25th, 2009
9:38 pm
I really don’t think there is any team to worry about except the Rockies. No one else is going to pass the Braves if they catch the Rocks.
cabravesfan
September 25th, 2009
9:38 pm
McFann-
sorry! I’m actually glad they are on in the morning…this way I can watch the entire game before I head out to the USC game
Doc Holiday
September 25th, 2009
9:38 pm
We need pirates to beat LAD …………cause we need LAD to still be fighting for home field advantage once the rockies get to LA_
McFann :Ô:
September 25th, 2009
9:39 pm
The Bird and Indian–
Especially stinks that you have to miss the Braves…
I like Tech, but when it’s still baseball season I want to watch baseball. Football would just have to wait…if I was in charge of the house.
bravefaninok
September 25th, 2009
9:39 pm
http://www.myp2pforum.eu/mlb-baseball/
john
September 25th, 2009
9:40 pm
Vazquez for President!
gcs
September 25th, 2009
9:40 pm
Dear Mr. Wren,
DO NOT TRADE JAVIER VAZQUEZ IN THE OFF-SEASON!
Love,
Braves Fans
.
braves fan
September 25th, 2009
9:40 pm
okay, writer, I got a quick question. for the teams that face the rockies like cardinals, would they try to lose on purpose so rockies will make playoffs?
because rockies lineup are kind of scary, but they rather face that than the unbelievable braves starting pitchers. so I’m just wondering if other teams will help the rockies out so they don’t have to face the braves….
Paul Lentz
September 25th, 2009
9:40 pm
The Bird and Indian (Reggie)………..Mitchell isnt the only one who said that both Diaz and Prado arent everyday players.
While I didnt expect either player to play as well as they have this year……..I began my push back in May for both Kelly and Francoeur to be benched. My thinking back then was that even a little offense from Prado and Diaz was better than the garbage at-bats that the Braves were getting from Kelly and Francoeur.
The popular position on the board back then was that Prado and Diaz wernt enough of an upgrade to warrant substituting them for Kelly and Francoeur.
Yet, according to keylargo, I’m wrong about everything.
Just like I was wrong about dumping Glavine and calling up Tommy Hanson. Just like I was wrong about keeping McCann in the clean-up spot (even though he was struggling in August). And I was also wrong about Garret Anderson being a “professional hitter”, even though he struggled in April.
Rob from SC
September 25th, 2009
9:40 pm
Very nicely done Mr. Vazquez. Tommy Hanson, shake off the start against Philly, and take care of the Nationals.
Goldenglove002
September 25th, 2009
9:40 pm
TBS is talking up the Braves and Bobby Cox during the Yanks-Red Sox game. I’m waiting to hear them talk about the game they are showing