Braves winning and watching scoreboard
Washington – Plenty of the Braves stayed in the clubhouse at Nationals Park until the end Friday night. That is, until the end of the St. Louis-Colorado game in Denver, which the Bravos were watching on TV in Washington.
Vazquez could be Braves MVP
The Rockies won in the bottom of the ninth, drawing groans across not just Baseball City (St. Louis) but wherever Braves fans were seated in front of TVs around the nation, and in one visitor’s clubhouse in our nation’s capital.
Braves players watched the Rockies celebrate for a moment, then gathered their belongings and headed to their D.C. hotel to get some sleep before getting back to the business at hand. The business of pursuit.
Still 3-1/2 games behind, with nine games left for the Braves before a Saturday afternoon tilt with the Washington Generals … er, Nationals. The Rockies have only eight games left, as do do the Giants and Marlins, but the Giants and Marlins are five games off the lead, so they’re basically irrelevant to the Braves.
Do the math, or I’ll do it for you (and we know my math is bulletproof). Here’s basically what it’ll take for Atlanta to force a one-game playoff with the Rockies: Braves go 8-1 rest of the way, Rockies go 4-4.
Or, Braves go 9-0 rest of way, Rockies go 5-3. Or, Braves go 7-2 rest of the way and Rockies go 3-5.
Now, to win the wild-card berth without a one-game playoff, the Braves would have to do something like go 8-1 the rest fo the way, while the Rockies go 3-5.
Or the Braves go 9-0, while the Rockies go 4-4. Or, Braves go 7-2 rest of the way and Rockies 2-6.
The tie scenarios obviously seem more feasible, especially given that the Rockies have two more games to go in their series with the Cardinals and finish with three games at Dodger Stadium (they play Milwaukee between those series).
And the Braves, who’ve won 12 of 14 games, by far their best stretch of the season, have six games remaining against the Nationals with a three-gamer at home against the Marlins sandwiched between those series.
“I don’t even want to talk about it,” said Peter Moylan, when I mentioned to the tattooed Aussie yesterday that the Rockies had lost twice since the Braves’ last game in New York (Colorado’s game ended after the Braves’ game that night, and the Rockies lost again on the Braves’ day off Thursday).
Moylan’s a superstitious sort, despite his protestations to the contrary.
So I couldn’t tell him, but I’ll tell you now, just to remind everyone: The Nationals are really sputtering at the end of a dreadful season. They’ve lost 26 of their past 35 games, and have a 5.59 ERA and .233 team batting average in that period.
Luckily for the Braves, the Nationals don't have Neko Case leading the way.
As for the Braves, they have the second-best record (49-3) in the NL going back to June 28 (we use that date because it’s when the Braves’ season really turned, when they began playing good baseball after a 34-40 start.)
Among NL teams, only the Phillies (51-30) have a better record since June 28, entering Saturday’s games. The Cardinals are 48-30 in that period.
The Braves also have a better ERA (3.30), scoring average (4.95) and batting average (.273) than the Phillies and Cardinals during that stretch.
In other words, it’s no fluke. But is it enough? Can they overcome that disappointing first three months, and that five-game skid a few weeks back, after they had gotten as close as they are now to the wild-card lead?
They’ve cut it from 8-1/2 to 3-1/2 games in two weeks, but can the Braves make up that last piece? We’ll find out soon enough. One thing is certain: They’ve got to keep the pedal mashed. They can’t afford to slip up. One or two losses could all but eliminate their chances, depending on how the Rockies play.
When I was talking to Moylan, Jair Jurrjens was dressing one locker over. I asked him about this Braves run and what they’ve been doing that’s made them so much more effective than when they got this close before.
“Just do our thing,” he said. “We got here [this close] the last time and put more pressure on ourselves, and fell back to seven [games behind]. So just keep having fun and having a good time, not think about it. Just relax and have fun. You try to do do too much … well, you saw what happened last time.”
And if Moylan would prefer not to talk about it or tempt the baseball gods or whatever, fellow reliever Mike Gonzalez is of an entirely different mindset.
“What is is it, 3-1/2 games?” he said, when I told him how far back those Rockies’ losses had left the Braves before the series opener here in D.C. “That’s right back in the mix, dude. We’ve just got to do it.”
Moylan heard him and mentioned something about not saying anything, not talking about it. Moylan was smiling, and just being a typically superstitious sort. Gonzo would have nothing of it.
“We’ve just got to go out there and beat them in the ground,” he said, punching the chair cushion for emphasis.
♣ Vazquez most valuable? Under normal circumstances, I shy away from giving MVP votes — team or league — to a pitcher. I just think that position players, by nature of their every-day role, are usually more worthy of most-valuable status.
But I would not argue with anyone who’d suggest that Javier Vazquez has been the Braves’ MVP this season.
He notched his 15th win last night, and it’s not at all a stretch to say that Vazquez would have 20 wins if he’d had good run support in even half of his games.
He’s allowed two or fewer earned runs in 20 of 31 starts, has the eighth-best ERA (2.83) in the league, the second-most strikeouts (229) in the fourth-most innings (213-1/3), and all three of the Braves’ complete games (only Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain have more among NL pitchers, with four each).
Beyond that, Vazquez is on a tear that coincides with the Braves’ turnaround since the end of June. He’s 10-2 with a 2.58 ERA in his past 14 starts, with a .208 opponents’ average and an average of more than seven innings pitched in that span.
He’s won five consecutive decisions, and he’s 4-0 with 0.84 ERA and microscopic .150 opponents’ average in his past four starts, including two complete games and three games in which he allowed just three hits in seven or more innings.
Among NL starters, Vazquez has the second-lowest opponents’ OBP (.264), seventh-lowest opponents’ slugging percentage (.344), and fifth-lowest opponents’ batting average (.221).
He has the NL’s third-lowest opponents’ average by right-handed batters at .207 (Saturday starter Tommy Hanson had a majors-best .190 mark).
Vazquez hasn’t lost on the road in more than three months, and his 2.80 road ERA is the sixth-best in the NL (Jair Jurrjens is fourth at 2.75).
No, I wouldn’t argue otherwise if someone says Vazquez is the team MVP.
Prado has wielded hot bat, but also played solid defense
♣ Prado’s resurgence: OK, real quickly because game is starting. Martin Prado is back to being a sparkplug, to say the least. A sparkplug with power.
His .515 average was the second-highest in the NL over the past 10 days, behind only ex-Brave Rafael Furcal (.536).
But it’s not the average that’s most impressive. It’s the type of hits.
Prado’s hiked his average to .342 with runners on base, ninth-best in the NL.
Since moving into the regular lineup with his four-hit game June 30, he’s batted .317 with 30 extra-base hits (eight homers), 40 RBI and an .833 OPS in 69 games, including a slump when he was dealing with “exertion headaches” for a couple of weeks and then trying to get back his swing when he returned.
In his past eight games before Saturday, he was 17-for-33 (.515) with 10 (yes, 10) extra-base hits, 11 runs and seven RBI, including six multi-hit games.
OK, we’re late getting this up. Enjoy the weekend’s games.
“DADDY NEEDS A DRINK” by the Drive-By Truckers
Daddy needs a drink to deal with all the beauty
To deal with all the madness to keep from blowing up
Daddy needs a drink to calm down the badness
To execute his gladness on the fullness of his cup
Daddy needs a drink to keep the wheels from rubbing
To compensate for nothing or nothing going on
Daddy needs a drink so Mama fix one quick
Pour it nice and strong with your cleaning outfit on
Daddy needs a drink to hem in his demons
To hear through baby screaming or the TV set turned on
There ain’t nothing on the radio like the wave my transmitter’s on
Put that drinking jacket on and enjoy a little fog
2,820 comments Add your comment
Doc Holiday
September 26th, 2009
1:40 pm
LAD losing last night was huge for us………..because as I said before………..that keeps StL interested in home field advantage (winning it), and since they are 3 GB they really need to beat the rockies. Plus we need LAD to keep losing in order for them not to clinch the home field advantage until the last day of the season, since they still play the rockies on their last series.
NO MORE BOBBY
September 26th, 2009
1:42 pm
DOB – Partayyy!! (OK, that might be a bit extreme. Please read. Respond if you’d like. Thank you.)
Why can I hear Adam Sandler saying this?
Doc Holiday
September 26th, 2009
1:43 pm
diehard brave,
no, im not from mty but I lived there for almost 5 years (4 years + 11 months). Just got back home last feb. Nice city, but way too dangerous for my taste, LOL
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
1:44 pm
Utley has more speed, more power, hits .300, and is the best defensive 2B in the game. Utley’s in a class of his own. The better comp for Prado is Freddy Sanchez.
No doubt about that, but I meant Prado’s swing reminds me of Chase Utley, but with more speed and less power
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
1:45 pm
Why can I hear Adam Sandler saying this?
Because you have know idea what Adam Sandler is like…
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
1:45 pm
D.O.B.
Vazquez has been the team Cy Young winner
Prado had he not had the head issue would’ve been the team MVP
But team MVP is B-Macc
The offense he contributed is insurmountable, if he had a year like Chipper did at the plate, then our AWFense would’ve been among the bottomdwellers in the league…
Plus B-Macc Defense has Improved…People don’t notice that because a lot of runner steal bases off of him as a result of our pitching staff’s inability to hold runners on well and keep them honest
B-Macc’s Footwork behind the plate has been the part of his game that has had the most improvement over the years people think he sucks at throwing out runners but usually its the fault of the pitcher as to why they steal on him…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
1:46 pm
omg!
John (yes...I am an ass. But I am happy Bobby gets one more year...) Smoltz...
September 26th, 2009
1:47 pm
No worries Atlanta…
Spoke to my teammates. We have decided to help the Braves out…and we will win the next 2 here in Colorado. Braves will be 1 back in the loss column after tomorrow afternoon.
BELIEVE…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
1:47 pm
But team MVP is B-Macc
HAHAHAHAHA!
Wait. Thats a joke right?
David Athens, Al
September 26th, 2009
1:48 pm
sorta feel sorry for Nats ………. NOT!!!!!!!
Virtually Anyone But Vazquez
September 26th, 2009
1:48 pm
JJJ and Hanson have to be untouchable. Vazquez should be right behind them as untouchable. Virtually all other pitchers in play for trade IMO.
The_Superhoo
September 26th, 2009
1:48 pm
geez. 3 errors in 3 innings for the Gnats….poor guys.
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
1:49 pm
D.O.B.
If the braves get lucky and get into October then I’m Putting Money in on a Party at your house!
I don’t think it will happen but you remain loyal despite myself and other who have wrote off the team after losses to the Reds Padres, among others…
I know that you are told to remain unbiased as a beat writer but its nice to see that you have the players backs and think that they can get lucky enough to get into October…
Bay Area Steve
September 26th, 2009
1:51 pm
Anybody have a link to a free stream?
and, which station is it on freebaseballradio?
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
1:52 pm
Just realized the photos got screwed up in the blog. Please look again for full effect. Besides, it’s not like the game itself is too riveting. (Man, did we mention the Nationals are horrid?)
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
1:52 pm
Seriously, if the Nationals improve their defense they could actually be good.
Doc Holiday
September 26th, 2009
1:52 pm
Bay Area Steve,
MLBTV
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
1:53 pm
By the way, if anyone missed the rookie hazing pictures, http://www.talkingchop.com/2009/9/24/1050655/rookie-hazing-2009
Dutchie
September 26th, 2009
1:54 pm
Now I know the Nats are bad, but scoring a scorcher by LaRoche, that jumps of off Dunn’s backhanded play is just not fair. Should be a hit imho.
Thx for the blog DOB. As allways a welcome and high quality peak into the beat of American Baseball.
Btw, do you remember the woman you met, doing a story on JJJ? Do you by change remember either her name or the magazine she was/is writing for? Thanks a lot if you do!
Doc Holiday
September 26th, 2009
1:56 pm
I was checking on something………….JV pitched last night. That means he will be pitching on wednesday against the fish and he would be ready to pitch on monday if that playoff game is needed. Could someone double check on that?
Dutchie
September 26th, 2009
1:56 pm
BAS
http://www.myp2pforum.eu/mlb-baseball/43931-baseball-today-saturday-september-26-streaming.html
Download stream torrent and you’re set.
Or, indeed, get MLBTV
Bobby's Cox
September 26th, 2009
1:56 pm
I see the Rocks going 4-4 to close out the year. They’ll lose at least one in this St. Louis Series, hopefully one against Milwaukee, and 2 of 3 against LA which they’ve struggled all year against.
Best case scenario is they lose the next 2 and 1 against the Brewers and go 3-5.
I’m glad the Braves don’t have any more days off. They’re rolling and off days have seem to slow them down in the past few years and earlier this year. Basically, I love whoever gave us this schedule to finish the year. I really like our chances, and that stems from our great starting pitching core who will give us a chance to win nearly every remaining game, including KK and Medlin in the bullpen in case one of our starters has an off day (Cox has shown he’ll pull a starter and replace them if they struggle early)
Daybed Wagmoe
September 26th, 2009
1:57 pm
As for the Braves, they have the second-best record (49-3) in the NL going back to June 28
49-3?!??!!?!? And we’re only 3.5 games back — in the WILD CARD? We should’ve clinched with a record like that long ago!
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
1:57 pm
Scoring change, ol’ Rochy credited with double in third
The_Superhoo
September 26th, 2009
1:57 pm
Lame there goes the shutout.
AndyC
September 26th, 2009
1:57 pm
I have a feeling that Tommy is going to go 5 innings or maybe 6 tops and get pulled.
Lets assume that the Braves do make the playoffs. What will they do with Hanson? If they are already concerned about his innings, will they allow him to start in the playoffs? This will obviously be a great problem to have …but it’s something to think about.
David Athens, Al
September 26th, 2009
1:58 pm
Willie Harris is a little pesty …. good hard nose player with limited ability …
Who knew
September 26th, 2009
1:58 pm
The WGNS 1450 station is broadcasting the game on the internet..
goto http://www.freebaseballradio.com/Atlanta.html
RHR
September 26th, 2009
1:58 pm
Partayyy!! (OK, that might be a bit extreme. Please read. Respond if you’d like. Thank you.)
Who are you and what have you done with DOB?
Doc Holiday
September 26th, 2009
1:59 pm
JJJ + Lowe + Vazquez going against the fish, right?
I would have rather have DL against the nats and not the fish.
Leo (If I am a 'rockin...don't bother knockin...) Mazzone
September 26th, 2009
2:00 pm
That’s it. Hanson, you owe me 100 push-up’s. No more runs allowed…do you hear me? 2.85 ERA you say. Need to get it under 2.80 before the day is over!
BELIEVE…
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
September 26th, 2009
2:01 pm
Yeah, we need to cheer the Braves and celebrate when Colorado loses, but all this stuff about LA and the Cards needing to do this and that is just way too much to think about. It is for me. My head spins when I read all that stuff from y’all. It’s still gonna be tough, tough to get in the playoffs.
Boy, McLouth has looked pretty bad the last few games. Upper cutting a lot of pitches. I think we’re gonna see him go through stretches like this in the future… pull happy.
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
2:02 pm
The answer is Lee Stevens and Andres Galaraga.
RHR
September 26th, 2009
2:02 pm
As for the Braves, they have the second-best record (49-3) in the NL going back to June 28 (we use that date because it’s when the Braves’ season really turned
I think you should use July 10th. Because, you know..
Doc Holiday
September 26th, 2009
2:02 pm
DL has been horrible last 3 outings, he chould not go against the fish.
Bay Area Steve
September 26th, 2009
2:02 pm
Thank you, all.
Except Doc; I can’t be droppin’ $14.95 to watch one game.
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
2:04 pm
Tomahawkin: Personally, I think I’d still probably go with Escobar or McCann as team MVP. Prado for second-half MVP, yes. But for season, Escobar or McCann — or Vazquez. Prado didn’t get in lineup until June 30, and has had a huge impact since then.
Escobar has led or been second in RISP average in the NL all season, and hit right at .300 with team-high 83 runs, 14 homers, 73 RBI …
McCann has become a team leader on the field and in the clubhouse, and he’s led the Braves in homers and RBI while playing most demanding position and overcome that vision scare early. He’s also led the majors in RISP hitting since break.
N Nine
September 26th, 2009
2:05 pm
MARTEEEEEEEEEEN is back to his old self! So, suck on that Prado haters (Keyfago). I love his full-time services. GO BRAVOS!!!!
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
2:05 pm
Lowe won’t be facing the fish. He’s pitted against Livan Hernandez tomorrow.
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
2:06 pm
For all the Braves’ local Atlanta fans, if we make it to the playoffs, we really all ought to get together somewhere. Anybody up for that? And remember, we have to pick a family-friendly place so McFann can join us.
RHR
September 26th, 2009
2:06 pm
Lets assume that the Braves do make the playoffs.
Lets not.
RemoW
September 26th, 2009
2:06 pm
What are the chances of Don Baylor getting a look for Braves manager?
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
2:07 pm
AndyC: I think you’re right. With a fully rested ‘pen (they’ve all had two or more days off) and them monitoring Hanson’s innings, I’d expect he’ll be pulled after 5 or 6 if he’s got this big lead. Or even if he doesn’t (since he’ll have thrown a lot of pitches, probably, if the Nats get back in it).
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
2:07 pm
Good lord. Scott Blair is cursed against North Carolina or something. Just shanked a 27-yard FG.
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
2:08 pm
Not another rain delay when Tommy’s on his game, please (still want a “smiley” for begging).
Soph
September 26th, 2009
2:08 pm
Loafy!
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
2:08 pm
make quick outs for two innings guys.
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
2:08 pm
So much for Garret struggling against a pitcher he’s never seen before
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
2:09 pm
How many hits is that for Garret?
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
2:09 pm
GA nearly got that one out. That’s a shot to get it over wall out there.
Raining now. Of course it’s raining — Hanson’s pitching. Dude can’t catch a break from the rain. Uncanny. Baseball gods peeing on rookie’s parade.
Bobby (I asked Chipper to take over for me and he said $#@! you...) Cox
September 26th, 2009
2:09 pm
Rotation…next 8 games…
Sunday….Lowe
Monday…Jurrjens
Tuesday…Hudson
Wednesday…Vazquez
Thursday…Hanson
Friday…Lowe
Saturday…Jurrjens
Sunday…Hudson
Monday…Vazquez…(playoff…if needed)
BELIEVE…
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
2:09 pm
D.O.B. good point about Esco, Only knack I have on him is that he got injured off and on over the last 6 weeks…
83 runs, WOW…I would also love to see Esco steal more bases in the future, but then Again Bobby hates the running game, so I can kill that thought for next season
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
2:10 pm
Anderson is six hits from 2,500
Daybed Wagmoe
September 26th, 2009
2:10 pm
I cannot wait to see this movie: http://www.blackdynamitemovie.com/
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
September 26th, 2009
2:11 pm
Get your ass behind that plate, catcher! Damn, I think when it rains the team that’s trailing wants to stall the game. Strategy I know, but you’re the Nats!
Skip (If I knew that I was going to live that long...I would have taken better care of myself) Caray...
September 26th, 2009
2:12 pm
Enter your comments here
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
2:12 pm
I honestly don’t think that Big Red will get R.O.Y.
Happ has had a much bigger role in the Phillies getting into the postseason than the braves just missing it…
Big Red pitched with a lot of luck early because he got a lot of run support but over the last month or so the tables have turned as far as luck goes…He should’ve won that game asinst the astros and now just about every start he has gets delayed, WTF!
Doc Holiday
September 26th, 2009
2:13 pm
Bay Area Steve,
Thanks for the compliment.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
2:13 pm
Anderson is six hits from 2,500
Thank you DOB,
Do you think he can do it as a Brave?
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
2:13 pm
I can’t wait to see this movie: http://tinyurl.com/lnbkww
Note: Link rated R.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
2:14 pm
Willingham kinda remids me of Diaz…
RHR
September 26th, 2009
2:14 pm
My MVP is Frank Wren. Loaded us up on pitching, made 2 tough (but correct) moves with Glavine and Frenchy, and snatched up LaRoche at the deadline, who nobody can deny has made a big impact. I also suspect he may have suggested that Prado should be given a shot at 2B when KJ was struggling. Oh and he gets bonus points for extending my man Chipper.
MVP pitching is harder to call but for me it comes down to the rookie who has pitched like a 10 year veteran and Vazquez. If you twisted my arm and made me choose I’d give it to Javy. He’s a machine.
Position MVP…not even close. It’s Yunel.
The_Superhoo
September 26th, 2009
2:14 pm
Garret has 8+ games left in the regular season to get 6 more hits. Do it GA!
Doc Holiday
September 26th, 2009
2:15 pm
Bobby (I asked Chipper to take over for me and he said $#@! you…) Cox,
Thanks for the rotation update. We are ready to kick axx…………we might not lose again if the gods look a little bit after us.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
2:16 pm
Wow. Nice play, Esco.
Skip (If I knew that I was going to live that long...I would have taken better care of myself) Caray...
September 26th, 2009
2:16 pm
Oops…nor more budweiser’s, Dad.
Spoke to the folks who control the weather. Braves will get this in and of course, win. Same for Sunday…
BELIEVE…
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
2:16 pm
RHR–yeah, Wren gets my vote as well. He’s done a fantastic job.
RHR
September 26th, 2009
2:18 pm
if we make it to the playoffs, we really all ought to get together somewhere.
Like…oh I don’t know…The Ted?
Dutchie
September 26th, 2009
2:19 pm
Yunell……..gulp…….wish I could do that on a regular basis!!!
Andy K.
September 26th, 2009
2:19 pm
Sorry I’ve been gone so many weeks guys. Work has been a killer drag on my free time, but don’t worry, i’m still up to pace on our Bravos. Hopefully we get in the play offs this year, but juts wanted to share my thoughts on next year. We need a new veteran bench player (Norton has got to go, even though he’s a great guy). And I agree with the guys on MLBN, Franky Wren should go out and get Bobby a big bat. Then, re-sign LaRoche.
Baseball (no explanation needed...) god's
September 26th, 2009
2:19 pm
We have gotten together…took a vote…and the Braves will never lose, again!
BELIEVE
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
2:20 pm
Sit Down Diaz!
Bat Masterson
September 26th, 2009
2:20 pm
RHR
September 26th, 2009
2:18 pm
if we make it to the playoffs, we really all ought to get together somewhere.
Like…oh I don’t know…The Ted?
Lady, you are a first class smart ass.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
2:20 pm
Ok, 3 quick outs Tommy…
Braves Paisan
September 26th, 2009
2:20 pm
Yunie is our MVP. Great defense at SS and top-shelf hitting with RISP.
Head problems are overrated.
The_Superhoo
September 26th, 2009
2:20 pm
Big Red’s anxious to get out there and get back at the Gnats!
OptimisticInTexas
September 26th, 2009
2:21 pm
Does anyone think Bobby will go crazy/logical and throw in Kawakami in a must-win game? Or playoff? I love the option…
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
2:21 pm
VAZQUEZ GETTING IT DONE
The Braves got another strong performance from Javier Vazquez in their win over the Nationals. Vazquez has 15 wins and an earned-run average of 2.83 this season. Over the last 10 years only one Braves pitcher finished a season with that many wins and an ERA that low: Greg Maddux in 2002 (16 wins, 2.62 ERA).
Braves Paisan
September 26th, 2009
2:22 pm
Has there ever been a great major league hitter who was DUMB?
Bobby's Cox
September 26th, 2009
2:22 pm
Prado for second-half MVP, yes. But for season, Escobar or McCann
DOB,
That’s a matter of opinion. In my eyes, Martin is the Braves MVP of the decade, even though he hasn’t become a full time player until June 30,2009. Still.
RHR
September 26th, 2009
2:23 pm
Good thing the real baseball gods don’t have an apostrophe in their name.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
2:23 pm
And NOW Tommy stops throwing strikes!
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
2:24 pm
Hanson, keep the ball down, please.
keylargo
September 26th, 2009
2:24 pm
CaBravesfan
I feel your pain with Fox. I’m blocked from watching the Braves even with the MLB Directv package and am getting “paid programming” instead of the Braves, who are in the Wildcard race or the Marlins who are still alive.
But I am going to get to see Boston (7 game lead in the wildcard) vs. New York (6.5 game lead in division) at 4 pm.
Bobby's Cox
September 26th, 2009
2:25 pm
Hjort,
Looks like a great movie….
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
2:26 pm
Just throw it over the plate!
RHR
September 26th, 2009
2:26 pm
Lady, you are a first class smart ass.
Thanks! So I’ll see you there then?
BravesAreDone
September 26th, 2009
2:27 pm
Reality is the Cardinels would rather (I’m sure) face the Rockies than the Braves in the playoffs…so what reason do they really have to win against them in this series and help the Braves?
Bobby's Cox
September 26th, 2009
2:27 pm
RHR,
Funny post at 2:18. Someone’s has to tell people to show up since Justice left…
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
2:28 pm
BravesAreDone
Wainwright is fighting for a CY YOUNG award. He has reason to beat the Rockies
Mitchell
September 26th, 2009
2:29 pm
Come on Tommy.
Get him.
Bat Masterson
September 26th, 2009
2:29 pm
Yeah, I’ll be the guy in the braves T shirt wearing a derby hat
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
2:29 pm
Just doing preview for tomorrow:
Lowe is 8-2 in his past 14 starts, despite a 4.54 ERA and .326 opponents’ average in that span. He’s 3-2 with a 6.62 ERA and .377 opponents’ average in his past seven starts, and the Braves scored nine runs (twice) and 11 runs while he was in the game in his three wins in that stretch.
But Livan’s numbers are even worse. (Lowe is facing Livan Hernandez)
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
2:29 pm
And the Cards want home field advantage…
Mitchell
September 26th, 2009
2:30 pm
Not good.
RHR
September 26th, 2009
2:30 pm
About those baseball gods…
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
2:30 pm
Wow, that ball was crushed. Dude’s first homer is a straightaway shot to CF.
Goldenglove002
September 26th, 2009
2:30 pm
ouch
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
2:31 pm
Go get him Bobby!
That ball was CRUSHED!!!!
The_Superhoo
September 26th, 2009
2:31 pm
wow. yucky.
Baseball (no explanation needed...) god's
September 26th, 2009
2:31 pm
No more of that Mr. Hanson…or ???
WE STILL BELIEVE…
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
2:31 pm
The Nationals got Morse in a trade with Seattle in exchange for … Ryan Langerhans.
Mitchell
September 26th, 2009
2:32 pm
It’s raining here too now.
God, I’m tired of rain. I wish it would never rain, ever.
Nick
September 26th, 2009
2:32 pm
Say bye bye to the Rookie of the Year award Hanson.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
2:32 pm
Braves need 2 more runs….
cabravesfan
September 26th, 2009
2:32 pm
keylargo-
I get a black screen and that lovely little blue box at the bottom that politely informs me that the program is not available in my area and I should check my guide for atlernate programming…good time
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
2:33 pm
Its official now!
Nick
September 26th, 2009
2:33 pm
2 bad starts in a row for Hanson. That kinda worries me.
The_Superhoo
September 26th, 2009
2:35 pm
this wasnt a bad start. he was pitching lights out until this inning. and he made a mistake.
a bad start would be giving up runs throughout, not on one hit.
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
2:35 pm
2 bad starts in a row for Hanson. That kinda worries me.
He allowed 5 baserunners in 5 innings. 4 of them scored largely because he grooved a fastball. And you’ve gotta think that had something to do with the rain. I wouldn’t be worried.
Leo (If I am a 'rockin...don't bother knockin...) Mazzone
September 26th, 2009
2:36 pm
Put in Kawakami, now…pitch the last 4 innings. Another save…(just like the last time he pitched…)
BELIEVE…
The_Superhoo
September 26th, 2009
2:36 pm
McLouth is the last position player without a hit today.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
2:37 pm
He made one bad pitch, this was not a bad start.
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
2:37 pm
Lowe’s 1-2 with a 4.22 ERA in four starts against Nats this season, but at least he won’t have to face Nyjer Morgan (broken hand, DL). Morgan is 7-for-13 against him.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
2:37 pm
Hanson will always struggle in the rain because it is hard to grip breaking pitches.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
2:37 pm
C’mon Prado prove to these DOBloggers your the true MVP…
The_Superhoo
September 26th, 2009
2:38 pm
2 up, 2 down. sure would have liked for the Braves to tack one on…
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
2:38 pm
we better score more runs
Mitchell
September 26th, 2009
2:38 pm
It would be good I think at this point to actually score some runs. You know, like homeruns and doubles not little bunt singles that they end up making errors on.
I hate to say it but Bobby just does not get it. Well, I guess that’s not the worst thing you could say. I was going to say he’s an idiot. Oops, I did it.
This line-up is absolutely retarded. We have a singles hitter batting third who has been slumping for the entire second half of the season. We have a mostly doubles hitter batting fourth with no speed and our homerun hitter bats 7th. That is f*ing retarded. I’m sorry.
1-2-3… just what the doctor ordered.
Roger (Leo, you couldn't hold my jock...) McDowell...
September 26th, 2009
2:40 pm
How many saves did you have in the big leagues Leo? ZERO. I thought so. Let me take care of this game! (I had 159 career saves…by the way!)
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
2:40 pm
I am a little suprised Hanson is still out there.
bgvt
September 26th, 2009
2:41 pm
The HR wasn’t the only mistake of the inning. He also walked a .231 hitter on five pitches to lead off the inning. The rain probably didn’t help, but it wasn’t one of Tommy’s best starts. In the 4th, Escobar saved a hit with a good play and Willingham hit a ball to the wall in CF.
Roger (Leo, you couldn't hold my jock...) McDowell...
September 26th, 2009
2:41 pm
Just trying to get Hanson under 3.00 ERA…(now at 3.03…)
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
2:41 pm
Rob from SC
we better score more runs
Yup, because something tells me the Gnats aren’t done.
N8 (is it 2011 yet?)
September 26th, 2009
2:42 pm
It’s been a while since I’ve chimed in on music on the old blog. But if anybody cares, the new KISS album “Sonic Boom” is the closest they’ve gotten to sounding like old KISS in years. Still same cheesey lyrics, but the tunes are pretty heavy and rockin. For anybody that knows their albums well, it’s really close to Creatures of the Night, which I’ve always thought was their heaviest work.
I had zero interest in buying it, so my body in trying to convince me it was good, ripped me a copy and sent it to me. I’m sold. Not bad for a bunch of 60 year olds.
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
2:42 pm
He’s done.
N8 (is it 2011 yet?)
September 26th, 2009
2:43 pm
should have stated “buddy” not “body” in my last paragraph of the last post.
What’s up with Hanson? Not his day? Maybe he’s not a big game pitcher! LOL
Nick
September 26th, 2009
2:43 pm
Get him out, he doesn’t have it today.
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
2:44 pm
OK, maybe not.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
2:44 pm
Nick
Relax man, Tommy has got this taken care of. He rushed himself last inning trying to make this an official game.
Dutchie
September 26th, 2009
2:45 pm
Wow Mitchell, one beautifully hit homer and you’re back on the ‘BC is a retard’-bandwagon, completely discarding the momentum the Braves have generated, by playing verry good ball. Not to speak of a two run lead in the sixth.
Life must be hard that way.
Go Braves!
Braves Paisan
September 26th, 2009
2:45 pm
N8: is KISS more artistically accomplished than say … ABBA?
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
2:45 pm
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
2:42 pm
He’s done.
Nobody told Adam Dunn that
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
2:46 pm
Again, I think Hanson was rushing last inning
BELIEVE (yea, all of them...) BELIEVE
September 26th, 2009
2:47 pm
Pull ‘em through boy’s…
Going to Athens…watch a little ballgame between the hedges…
YES, I ALWAYS BELIEVE…
Soph
September 26th, 2009
2:47 pm
Good inning, Tommy.
N8 (is it 2011 yet?)
September 26th, 2009
2:48 pm
Braves Paisan, THAT is why I don’t chime in on the music anymore. But to answer you in a simple question form…
Who gives a flying puck? Watch the game.
The_Superhoo
September 26th, 2009
2:48 pm
excellent response by Tommy. 2 K’s and a flyout from the middle of the Gnats’ lineup!
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
2:49 pm
I have to think whichever of the announcers said that homer was the result of Tommy rushing ’cause of the rain, was right. He’s not been bad at all today.
Dutchie
September 26th, 2009
2:49 pm
Yeah, TH definately done and BC is a moron for leaving Tommy in there. 1-2-3 sixth, with 2 K’s, in about 10 pitches.
That’s just awfull. The Nats are crushing him and BC doesn’t have a clue….
Go Braves!
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
2:50 pm
That was not supposed to happen, Mac
Nick
September 26th, 2009
2:51 pm
The Braves bats have fallen asleep.
Dutchie
September 26th, 2009
2:51 pm
bravesgrl4life
You’re right.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
2:51 pm
The Braves official unofficial theme song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G7ZLaiPxu0
They kinda sound like the cure…
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
2:52 pm
can we please at least try to score some runs
Bobby's Cox
September 26th, 2009
2:53 pm
When Bobby takes out Hanson, he’s and idiot.
When Bobby leaves Hanson in, he’s and idiot.
I like the reasoning i read here…it’s like exercise for my brain.
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
2:53 pm
Do any position players besides Heyward and Freeman crack the Braves top-10 prospects in 2010? I’ve started tentatively ranking them, here’s my top 10:
Jason Heyward
Julio Teheran
Freddie Freeman
Randall Delgado
Brett DeVall
Craig Kimbrel
Cole Rohrbough
J. J. Hoover
Tyler Stovall
Mike Minor
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
2:55 pm
Hanson looking very sharp
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
2:55 pm
Nick, Hanson’s throwing a four-hitter with one walk and seven strikeouts through seven innings. And your comment on the matter, a couple innings back, was “Get him out, he doesn’t have it today”?
Good call. You probably should be managing a team.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
2:56 pm
P. W. Hjort
Schafer might crack the top 10 if he still qualifies
Braves Paisan
September 26th, 2009
2:56 pm
One of the many beautiful things about baseball is that you can watch the game, listen to your favorite tunes, and debate virtually anything at all — all at the same time.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
2:57 pm
Good call. You should be managing a team.
FACED!
Do yall like that song?
Chop Chop
September 26th, 2009
2:57 pm
DOB,
They’re risking some damage to the kid’s arm. It’s not worth running this kid into the ground in the chase for a longshot playoff berth. That’s the stance I take on this. I know why he’s out there (he’s pitching well), but I don’t think he should be out there.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
2:58 pm
Great job, Hanson! Dealing.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
2:58 pm
Hanson looked great today minus the 1 hanging fastball
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
2:58 pm
Rob from SC
Schafer might crack the top 10 if he still qualifies
He doesn’t qualify. Otherwise he’d be in there. Between Teheran and Freeman.
kirkinga
September 26th, 2009
2:58 pm
I think we can say Bobby made the correct decision by leaving Hanson in the game. I wonder if he’ll pitch the 8th?
Mitchell
September 26th, 2009
2:58 pm
Wow, Dutchie… way to jump the gun.
Actually it had nothing to do with the homerun. I wasn’t on the blog last night during the game. I only recently checked in today. If we win, great but we should win. It’s the Nationals and as bad as they are the Mets might very well be even worse at this point. This is not an effective line-up for teams like the Phillies.
You would hope we might hold onto this one and maybe win tomorrow but we’re going to have to step it up for the Marlins.
Chipper shouldn’t be batting third. It’s absurd. That ryhmed. It just doesn’t make sense. If he’s even going to play, and we might after all be better off without him in there, bat him 8th. I’d just like to see a little out of the box thinking.
NO MORE BOBBY
September 26th, 2009
2:58 pm
Why can I hear Adam Sandler saying this? – Me
Because you have know idea what Adam Sandler is like – Jurrjens4NLCY
What? That doesn’t even make sense. Funny how losers come on here picking a fight with other bloggers because their own life is pathetic.
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
2:58 pm
DOB, I hope that last comment was all sarcasm.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
2:59 pm
Mitchell
I’d just like to see a little out of the box thinking.
Cox doesn’t know what that means
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
2:59 pm
Yall need to relax about Hanson…
The same people who wanted him to pitch the bottom of the 9th now don’t want him to pitch…
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
2:59 pm
Rob–I don’t think he does. I would think Cody Johnson and/or Adam Milligan would get some consideration. We’ll see…
Bobby's Cox
September 26th, 2009
2:59 pm
Reality is the Cardinels would rather (I’m sure) face the Rockies than the Braves in the playoffs…so what reason do they really have to win against them in this series and help the Braves?
The reality is the Cards are a 1/2 game behind the Phils in the loss column. If COL wins the wild card, St. Louis faces LA (no home field adv) or COL at home if they finish with a better record than PHI, so they actually have to beat up on COL to play COL.
If the Braves overtake COL, the Cards have the following scenario: They play either PHI at PHI, or in St. Louis because the Dodgers will most likely win best record.
Even if St. Louis take the next 2 against COL, it’s still hard for the Braves to make the playoffs (though less hard). I’m sure they take their chances in at least having home field against PHI, rather than playing PHI in PHI because if the Cards do get best record, they get either COL or ATL at home and home against either LA or PHI in the 2nd round, but the odds are COL in the 1st. They really have no reason to not take these games seriously against COL and try to control their own fate.
NO MORE BOBBY
September 26th, 2009
2:59 pm
DOB – Man, did we mention the Nationals are horrid?
Please stay away from the DOB jinx comments until after the season!!
Johnny Schuerholz
September 26th, 2009
3:00 pm
Hanson.
You are still my Rookie of the Year.
1 bad pitch…ERA now at 2.98. Go get ‘em Bobby…
BELIEVE…
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
3:00 pm
Fortunately for those demanding that Cox pull Hanson because of his, uh, ineffectiveness today, he’s thrownb 97 pitches in seven, so he’ll probably be coming out now anyway. Whew. Good to get him out before he can do any more damage, right?
Dutchie
September 26th, 2009
3:00 pm
DOB
Make that 6 K’s, 4 hits through 7. And thank you for a little dose of reality.
Nick
September 26th, 2009
3:00 pm
DOB – I guess I just expect Hanson to be lights out every game, certainly against the Nationals. Still a solid outing but by no means the Hanson we all know and love.
O.J.
September 26th, 2009
3:00 pm
How do you hang a fastball?
Goldenglove002
September 26th, 2009
3:01 pm
PWHjort-
Schafer still qualifies as a prospect, correct? He’d be in there. Cody Johnson and Brandon hicks come close also.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
3:01 pm
Braves Paisan–not really a big fan of Kiss…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:01 pm
What? That doesn’t even make sense. Funny how losers come on here picking a fight with other bloggers because their own life is pathetic.
LOSERS? Ouch. That’s a mighty big word there…
NO MORE BOBBY
September 26th, 2009
3:02 pm
Ron from SC – Give up the fight man. We lost. Bobby is coming back and it’s time we move on. Lets focus on getting Kelly Johnson out of here. Ha!
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
3:02 pm
bravesgrl4life: yes, it was purely sarcasm. I couldn’t resist.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:02 pm
How do you hang a fastball?
I think its when you throw it weakly with little or no movement at all… I think, I don’t know though…
Nick
September 26th, 2009
3:03 pm
KJ up, 3 outs.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
Lets focus on getting Kelly Johnson out of here. Ha!
Right on cue – enter Kelly!
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
Bobby’s (2:53)–LOL!
McFann :Ô:
September 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
Sheesh…didn’t know there was a new Blog!
I’ve been talkin’ to myself over on the other one, wondering where everybody is…
DOB McCann has become a team leader on the field and in the clubhouse, and he’s led the Braves in homers and RBI while playing most demanding position and overcome that vision scare early. He’s also led the majors in RISP hitting since break.
So very very true…I agree with your whole post. That was just the best part.
As t’d off as I’ve gotten at him at times, there’s really not a whole lot to complain about with his offense…sure, I’d like a few more doubles…was hoping for 100 RBI, but the eye issue considered, it’s been a solid season. Do wish his AVG wouldn’t have dipped so…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
Diaz is nothing more than a platoon player…
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
Goldenglove002,
Schafer still qualifies as a prospect, correct?
No, incorrect.
Cody Johnson and Brandon hicks come close also.
Not really, they both had pretty crappy years in different lights. Brandon Hicks just flat out didn’t hit anything. And Cody Johnson showed his 80 power but his development pretty much stopped.
keylargo
September 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
Right about here, in the 8th, I’m really hoping one of Bobby bashers is going to get a short circuit and he will start ranting that Bobby Cox is an idiot for leaving Hanson in, while simultaneously demanding that Hanson be allowed to pitch a complete game and he will just explode. One down, many to go.
Mitchell
September 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
DOB, you’re kind of a sourpuss sometimes, aren’t you? I mean, maybe I am too but do you have to put us down everytime we say something stupid?
I say embrace it. It’s our destiny to occassionally say dumbass things.
That’s right, I said sourpuss. It’s my new catchphrase.
The_Superhoo
September 26th, 2009
3:05 pm
Tommy’s line: 7 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 7 K
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:05 pm
C’mon Kelly, I still believe in you!!
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
3:06 pm
Adam Milligan is a good call, maybe he makes the top-10.
NO MORE BOBBY
September 26th, 2009
3:06 pm
Bobby coming back is one thing but Im kinda shocked TP is returning. Think where this team would be if hitting earlier in the season and I don’t remember any Braves team that couldn’t bunt like this season.
ItsAllGood
September 26th, 2009
3:06 pm
Interesting question coming uo. Hanson has looked good the last two innings but he has thrown 97 pitches and is a youngster nearing the limit of innings he should pitch for the year. I bet Cox will bring in a reliever.Can’t really fault either approach in my opinion. Wish they could get an insurance run or three.
Nick
September 26th, 2009
3:06 pm
Who’s gonna blow the game for us in the 8th?
Joe D. loves Marilyn
September 26th, 2009
3:06 pm
DOB…
Are the Kansas…football…Jayhawks…a team to BELIEVE in?
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
3:07 pm
Nick –
We “lay down” after we get a lead. Get complacent.
Killer instinct? We need that.
Mitchell
September 26th, 2009
3:07 pm
God, Kelly Johnson sucks.
It needs to be said and I did just that. Didn’t I?
BravesAreDone
September 26th, 2009
3:07 pm
He threw a single bad pitch when it was raining just simply trying to get the inning over. Some people are so stupid on here.
Joe D. loves Marilyn
September 26th, 2009
3:07 pm
KJ…been sitting next to G. Norton too long.
BELIEVE
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:08 pm
Who’s gonna blow the game for us in the 8th?
Hater.
Goldenglove002
September 26th, 2009
3:08 pm
Ok, well If Schafer doesn’t qualify then I guess I can forget about that. I haven’t read any scouting reports, but it still seems like both of Johnson and Hicks still show some sort of potential. Maybe not star stuff, but as a prospect goes still decent potential
NO MORE BOBBY
September 26th, 2009
3:08 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY – Diaz is nothing more than a platoon player…
Jurrjens4NLCY – C’mon Kelly, I still believe in you!!
I don’t even have to say anything here.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:09 pm
He threw a single bad pitch when it was raining just simply trying to get the inning over. Some people are so stupid on here.
Yeah. I totally agree with you… Braves are done.
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:09 pm
McFann, I wondered where you were.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:09 pm
I don’t even have to say anything here.
Finally!
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:09 pm
What the heck was that last pitch, Gonzoz???
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:09 pm
lol poor McFann. Welcome.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:10 pm
Soph,
AIM?
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
3:10 pm
I bet Mike Gonzalez signs with the Nationals this off-season.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
3:10 pm
Attaboy, Gonzo. Way to keep the fan on his toes.
Bat Masterson
September 26th, 2009
3:10 pm
David O’Brien
September 26th, 2009
3:02 pm
bravesgrl4life: yes, it was purely sarcasm. I couldn’t resist.
lol, I don’t think you try that hard. By the way have you read the new Satchel Paige bio?
Dutchie
September 26th, 2009
3:10 pm
Mitchell
Jumping the gun, I might have done. But it’s rather a big coincidence that comments like yours all of a sudden pop up when there’s a little set back. If that was indeed sheer coincidence, then granted, I jumped your gun.
And where anyone will probably agree with some of your assesments of BC’s manageriall skills this year, he’s bound to the players he has. I for one would be frowning if he were to start changing things in a lineup which is on it’s way to winning 13 out of 15, whilst being the underdog in an up hill battle for the WC. No matter who your opponents are, were or will be. I’m betting BC has rather some experience with teams on a tear, to make propper judgements on what to do.
Then again, that’s just my biased, flawed, Dutch, not-growing-up-with-everyday-baseball, opinion.
Let’s keep winning these games!
Moby Grape
September 26th, 2009
3:11 pm
It’s our destiny to occassionally say dumbass things. Mitchell
If you only said dumb things occasionally (note spelling) Mitchell we would all be more forgiving. As it really is, you say them constantly and we only have so much patience.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:12 pm
Bat – what do you think of the Falcons so far?
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
3:12 pm
go get Moylan
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
September 26th, 2009
3:12 pm
Nothing is ever easy with this Gonzalez guy. Don’t know if he can work right without runners on though, so maybe it’s strategy. Lord, here comes Zimmerman.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
3:12 pm
Gonzo don’t do it!
kirkinga
September 26th, 2009
3:12 pm
Oh no. Gonzo adding drama now to keep fans on our toes!
MattyRoss
September 26th, 2009
3:13 pm
Shocked they’re playing in this…is it as bad as it looks DOB?
Bg John
September 26th, 2009
3:14 pm
I smell a loss coming on.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:14 pm
4 more outs without giving up two runs — Can we do it?
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:14 pm
shut up, bg john
Bobby's Cox
September 26th, 2009
3:15 pm
Gonzalez scares the (expletive) out of me every time he picks up a baseball, irrelevant of his stats, effectiveness, or lack thereof at times.
Who knew
September 26th, 2009
3:16 pm
Mitchell , if DOB was going to put you down everytime for saying something stupid, he would get tired of replying to you…
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:16 pm
Go ahead, Gonzy!
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
3:16 pm
P. W. Hjort
I bet Mike Gonzalez signs with the Nationals this off-season.
Totally fine with that! I hope he signs somewhere….other than here. I’m sick of his crap!
Soph
100% chance of rain in Foxboro tomorrow.
Anonymous Caller
September 26th, 2009
3:16 pm
Sit down!
Dutchie
September 26th, 2009
3:16 pm
Welcome back McFann! Thought you were flipping channels with your dad
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
September 26th, 2009
3:17 pm
But, Gonzo does get the job done most of the time which is all you can ask for. That, and maybe not so many long balls that he and Soriano tend to give up would be even better.
McFann :Ô:
September 26th, 2009
3:17 pm
bravesgrl4life–
I was wondering where everyone else went.
I was thinking, “Wow…we’re winning, Prado made a good play…and nobody’s here! They must love football…” 
Thanks to Bay Area Steve for lettin’ me in on this whole “new Blog” thing!
Soph–
Thanks!
Bobby's Cox
September 26th, 2009
3:17 pm
With that said, good job Mike.
kirkinga
September 26th, 2009
3:18 pm
Let’s not forget Gonzo has back issues and is pitching at less than 100% physically. Even with is issues of late, and around midseason , I’d like to see him back next season.
Braves4Life
September 26th, 2009
3:18 pm
Does anyone know why Dave O’Brien is acting so arrogant? Jeez man I am sure that “Nick” (the guy you criticized) has a job where he can’t play at baseball stadiums all day. Let me apologize on his behalf: I’m sorry Dave that I am not more knowledgeable about baseball; but the blog I read author chooses to bash his fans rather than talk about baseball.
N8 (This Vazquez guy isn't so bad after all)
September 26th, 2009
3:18 pm
You know what I’ve come to realize, but nobody seems to acknowledge?
There are about 10 people on here that are considerably more negative than I have EVER been on this blog. There are another handful of bloggers that are ridiculously more rude than I’ve ever attempted to be.
Just thought I’ve pointed it out reading through the last half hour of comments, and over the past week or so.
Bat Masterson
September 26th, 2009
3:18 pm
So far, so good, Soph. The defense has been better than I expected , by a damn site. Too bad about Jeria Perry. I’m looking forward to the game tomorrow, my brother and nephews are coming over to watch the game. What do you think?
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:20 pm
Mixxo -
I heard and I’m not likin that forecast. Moss & Welker are questionable though – if neither of them play then that’s not good for Brady. I’m excited!
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
September 26th, 2009
3:20 pm
I’m sure those Nats fans enjoy watching the grounds crew put dry dirt on the mound then watch their own team play.
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
3:21 pm
Chop Chop: Is 186 innings really excessive in your view, for a big 22-year-old with no history of arm problems? I’m just asking. I know you’re not alone in that way of thinking, but I personally don’t see it as excessive. It’s about 20 innings more than he totaled in minors and AFL last season.
I just picked a name off top of my head, Matt Cain, and decided to see what he did at start of his career, innings-wise.
At age 20 in 2005, he pitched 192 innings between Triple-A and majors.
At age 21 in 2006, he pitched 190-2/3 innings for San Francisco.
At age 22 in 2007, he pitched 200 innings for San Francisco.
At age 23 in 2008, he pitched 217-2/3 innings for San Francisco.
The comparison is just one I pulled out, not especially meaningful. But he’s just a good young pitcher that came to mind.
(I could have used Lincecum, though I wouldn’t pretend Lincecum is at all normal. But just for the record, that little dude pitched 177 innings between Triple-A and majors in 2007 at age 23, then 227 innings in his first full season in majors in 2008.)
Who knew
September 26th, 2009
3:22 pm
yeah, let’s get an investigation on why DOB is so “arrogant”… can’t have bloggers getting all butt hurt…
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
3:23 pm
Soph —
We need to keep moving the chains with Tony G. coming up big on 3rd downs. Keep Brady on the bench. Welker may play, he scares me more than anyone else on that roster. Guy is MONEY!
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:23 pm
Bat – I’m loving it so far! Agree with you on the defense. They’ve played a lot better than expected. I’m disappointed about Jerry too. I have to say Tony Gonzalez has been impressive as well. Hopefully, the running game will improve some. Turner’s been a little off so far.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
3:24 pm
Dave–at this point, I don’t think it is that bad as long as they carefully manage his pitch counts, but I wouldn’t want him throwing very many more innings. Mostly due to his age and his innings count from last year.
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:25 pm
Finally, Nate gets a hit. Good to see that after going 0 for 4 today and 0 for whatever last night.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:25 pm
Sit down Prado
Nick
September 26th, 2009
3:25 pm
Thanks Braves4Life. I merely meant that Hanson wasn’t himself today and should have been pulled (I was wrong, he went 2 more good innings) but DOB had to be his arrogant self. Its all good.
Nick
September 26th, 2009
3:27 pm
BIG insurance run.
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
CHIPPER!!
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
Mixxo –
I love Welker! Of course, not when he plays us though. Dude can take a big hit and pop right back up like nothing happened. Pretty quick too.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
Dang the Nationals suck…
How the heck have the Braves only been 38 – 36 against these guys…?
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
Closer to home, Javy Vazquez pitched 172-1/3 innings as a 21-year-old rookie in 1998 with Montreal, then 197 the next season, then 217….
In Tim Hudson’s rookie season with Oakland in 1999, at age 23, he totaled 201-2/3 innings between Triple-A and majors. Then 202-1/3 innings in 2000, then 235 and 238 the next two seasons.
kirkinga
September 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
Thank You Chipper! That’s a big run.
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
Nice to see Hoss heat up.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:28 pm
Yay, Chipper & Nate!
Bay Area Steve
September 26th, 2009
3:29 pm
Dutchie,
thank you again for the link. I’d tried it previously, but I needed your tip about downloading Stream Torrent. Now, I do have to take issue with one thing. Every half-inning they play that “double-pits-to-chesty” commercial. I think I’m starting to understand that Marietta Derek dude. It’s like you go through stages. Initially, you see it, and ok, typical commercial. Then comes boredom, and irritation, and now, I’m getting this overwhelming desire to post double-pits-to-chesty comments.
But, even with that, thank you.
McFann. you’re welcome.
10Paul, I did get the email; thanks. Still tryin’ to digest. Will respond when I can make sense of it.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:30 pm
Yay, Chipper & Nate!
Don’t forget about Prado Soph…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:31 pm
Atta Boy MCCANN!
Nick
September 26th, 2009
3:31 pm
WOW
Goldenglove002
September 26th, 2009
3:31 pm
Enter your comments hereThere we go Bmac
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:31 pm
Mac!
McFann!
FEAR
September 26th, 2009
3:31 pm
MCCANN!!!!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:31 pm
That was CRUSHED!
Bat Masterson
September 26th, 2009
3:32 pm
Crushed by Big Mac.
McFann :Ô:
September 26th, 2009
3:32 pm
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:32 pm
MAC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McFann, that’s what we have been waiting for, girlfriend
cabravesfan
September 26th, 2009
3:32 pm
Go Mac!
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:32 pm
Don’t forget about Prado Soph…
Well, duh on me. Marteeeeeeeeeeeen too!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:32 pm
C’mon Garret, hit more hits!
NO MORE BOBBY
September 26th, 2009
3:33 pm
Mac has a shot at 100 RBI’s. Is anyone else even close?
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:33 pm
5 more hits for Garret…
Nick
September 26th, 2009
3:33 pm
Okay, i’m gonna go ahead and say it, BALLGAME!
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:33 pm
another pitching change
gayle
September 26th, 2009
3:33 pm
Bob Horner said it best in Schultz’s blog – I agree:
Typical Cox-led team. Back into the playoffs as a Wild Card, you Braves and Cox fans will get to see your team lose in the first round in front of a half-empty Turner Field and the stands filled with Cardinal fans.
No? Just recall 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. Until the relic goes, there is no reason to expect a different result.
Dutchie
September 26th, 2009
3:33 pm
BAS, you’re welcome. And just resist…..stay with exceptionally anoying and just toooo idiotic to be a real commercial, ok?!
Mitchell,
How anoying to see a single, then one of those no good bunts and in the end a beautifull double by that ’singles hitter’ in the three spot. Isn’t baseball great?!
Would be nice to see B-Mac add some more insurance.
Close this one down Braves!
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:33 pm
McFann, I know you wanted a double, but is a 2fer not good?
Dutchie
September 26th, 2009
3:34 pm
What’s your monthly premium on that insurance policy…….wow…..crushed
nolie
September 26th, 2009
3:34 pm
Prado can sacrifice too? Oh my.
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
Steve from OH: I totally agree that he’s getting near the limit and they should watch his innings and pitches (which they have, hence the exit today before he got to 100).
But he’s only got one more scheduled start anyway. There’s eight games left, so the most he’s going to finish with is around 193-194, if he goes seven in his last start. If they’re talking to him all the time and they believe he’s being honest about his arm feeling great (and judging by results and velocity and location of pitches, etc., there haven’t been any signs othewise), then is 193-194 excessive? I guess that’s subjective. To me, it doesn’t seem so, for a kid who hasn’t had arm problems, a big kid who’s very bright and, I think, knows it’d be stupid to pitch with a sore arm.
McFann :Ô:
September 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
Dutchie–
Thanks! yeah, we were flipping back and forth, but…LOL, just forgot to do the same with the Blog!
Soph–
bravesgrl4life–
Yep!!
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
EscoBAH! I love this.
Bay Area Steve
September 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
McFann,
I think you oughta read the stuff from Deadpin that RHR linked. First, it’s really not vulgar, at least not overly so, but, more important, I’ve no doubt you’re entirely capable of reading, and enjoying the piece, without being somehow corrupted into, well, me.
You’re like 18; you shouldn’t miss out on great writing because of a couple of four-letter words, especially humor that any Braves fan would really enjoy. Just my opinion. Take it for what its worth.
And, yeah, that was a bit more than a double. Let’s hope he gets to 100.
The_Superhoo
September 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
McFann,
How about Mac just goes ahead and gets 10 more?
We could use a 100 RBI guy
brian
September 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
with a 9-4 lead – does Bobby pitch Soriano now? Or does he use Medlen or someone else with a big lead saving Soriano for a close game in the next day or two?
McFann :Ô:
September 26th, 2009
3:36 pm
bravesgrl4life–
No, I’m totally cool with a homer!
Needs 4 more for a new career-high (same with the RBI).
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:37 pm
Braves to Nats: Yeah, we gave you 4, but we’ll take those back, thank you very much!
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
3:37 pm
Hanson totaled ~168 innings last year, so you want him to get him between 203 and 213 this year, right? That’s an increase of 35-45 innings.
FEAR
September 26th, 2009
3:37 pm
Let’s put the fear of god into the rockies.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:37 pm
DUKES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:37 pm
Oh my. This is just silly now.
Still fun though. Go Roachy!
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
No, seriously: This Washington team is horrible. Bad News Bears-ish.
Nick: Hey man, didn’t mean to snap at you. Nothing personal was meant. OK? Besides, seems like a couple others were bothered by the comment more than you were (yeah, imagine that). Lot of sensitive individuals.
Mitchell: Who asked you?
kirkinga
September 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
I wonder if Soriano is coming into the game?
Salamander
September 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
- circus music -
N8 (This Vazquez guy isn't so bad after all)
September 26th, 2009
3:38 pm
Joe and John just had a very good point, imo a few minutes ago on the broadcast. They were stating that Skip and Pete often talked about the 91 “chase” down the stretch, and how even thought the Braves were in the NL West, by being an east coast team, it gave them a distinct advantage of putting pressure on the Dodgers. As the Braves reeled of win after win, early in the night, the Dodgers took the field knowing they HAD TO win to keep their lead.
I think this will work with the Rockies a bit too, if you’re a person that believes in pressure. Which is everybody other than Shaun.
That look on Riggleman’s face after Dukes’ error pretty much sums up the Nats season, doesn’t it?
Goldenglove002
September 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
wow, Nats need to go out and take some groundballs before BP
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
Dave–no, one more start @ less than 100 pitches (if doable) is not excessive IMO. But I wouldn’t want him to do a Cole Hamels and throw 30+ innings in the postseason either. Luckily for us, we’ve got the SP depth to maybe cover that if (Baseball Gods willing) we get to that point.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
It has been a long time since the Braves haave played this well. It is great to see. Hopefully I can rehab my shoulder while watching a World Series run.
Secondly. Frank Wren, you need to tell Cox that he can bitch and moan all he wants, but that star SS Yunel Escobaar is going nowhere.
nolie
September 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
Do any position players besides Heyward and Freeman crack the Braves top-10 prospects in 2010? I’ve started tentatively ranking them, here’s my top 10: (PWH)
sorry to come to this so late. Milligan perhaps?
McFann :Ô:
September 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
Oh…the poor Nats…
Bay Area Steve–
What was it about, again? I’m I’d enjoy it…provided I’m in a “reading” mood, right?
It would be great if BMac could get to 100…I would LOVE that, I can’t even tell you…
Superhoo–
Sounds like a plann!!
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
Bring on the Nortster!
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:40 pm
Oh, so close for Norty.
nolie
September 26th, 2009
3:40 pm
OK save some for tomorrow guys
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:40 pm
Well, at least we didn’t really need Norton to hit one there
O.J.
September 26th, 2009
3:40 pm
I knew that was the end of the scoring as soon as Norton stepped to the plate, and wouldnt ya know, first pitch out.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:40 pm
wow, Nats need to go out and take some groundballs before BP
You mean their outfielders?
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
3:40 pm
Nolie,
Yeah, noted. I think he has to crack the top-10. I mean, he hit .345/.393/.589 from the left side at Rome.
Nick
September 26th, 2009
3:41 pm
DOB – no worries dude.
Now if only those Cardinals can help us out tonight.
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:41 pm
Like Matt Ryan is flyin’ in coach with that dweeb anyway
Anonymous Caller
September 26th, 2009
3:42 pm
So this is who we play in 7 of our final 10 games. LMAO!! Thanks jesus!
A FAN
September 26th, 2009
3:43 pm
i cant see the game but who id coming in to finish the game. please don’t be MFIKY!!
kirkinga
September 26th, 2009
3:43 pm
Thankfully Soriano not in the game. The more rest the better off he’ll be at this point.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:43 pm
EOF has done a great job this season…
Mitchell
September 26th, 2009
3:44 pm
God, Norton can’t hit s***.
Just little weak fly balls like that.
You know, if he’d been hitting the ball like that all year and still making outs, that would be one thing but that’s about the hardest he’s hit anything in ‘09.
When is Clint Sammons ever going to get an at-bat by the way?
Dutchie
September 26th, 2009
3:44 pm
That would have been great….wouldn’t it? A pinch hit!
Who knew
September 26th, 2009
3:44 pm
Anonymous Caller
September 26th, 2009
3:42 pm
So this is who we play in 7 of our final 10 games. LMAO!! Thanks jesus!
what the heck does Jesus have to do with baseball? there’s no Jesus in baseball!!!
cvbraves
September 26th, 2009
3:44 pm
McFann :Ô: Oh…the poor Nats…
…think I’ll wait until after we play them 5 more times and then spend the winter feeling sorry for them!
NO MORE BOBBY
September 26th, 2009
3:46 pm
Even their hits look like Bad News Bears.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
3:46 pm
Wow they are hammering O’Flaherty
Give me a break, with these dribblers
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:47 pm
Geez. What’s going on here?
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
3:47 pm
Why did Chipper not run and step on third base?
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:47 pm
Why not tag third Chipper?
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:47 pm
What the heck is going on here? Damn! Bases loaded when there should have been at least one out there.
NO MORE BOBBY
September 26th, 2009
3:48 pm
I would love to see Nats manager downing an Old Milwaukee in the dugout.
McFann :Ô:
September 26th, 2009
3:48 pm
Oh, that’s a base hit…
Nick
September 26th, 2009
3:48 pm
If Infante was a defensive replacement for Chipper this inning, the inning would be over.
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
3:48 pm
Dang it! I missed Mac’s clout. How’d it look?
Right…right-center….center?
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
3:48 pm
Oh Chipper, you drive me crazy
Bay Area Steve
September 26th, 2009
3:48 pm
Just a few thousand words pokin’ fun at Turner Field, McFann.
Credit to RHR for the find. She and I both think the section with the Bravo-line is Braveheart’s, but I’m uncertain.
deadspin.com/5367421/why-your-stadium-sucks-turner-field
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:48 pm
Never thought I would say this, but I almost wish Bobby had put Soriano in. However, the wet ground is part of the problem.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
3:49 pm
Nick
September 26th, 2009
3:48 pm
If Infante was a defensive replacement for Chipper this inning, the inning would be over.
good point, why is Chipper in there with a wet field and 7 run lead. It isn’t for his D
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
3:49 pm
CRIME SHAME! We get a nice lead….and the wheels come off.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:49 pm
Merry Christmas, Nats.
kirkinga
September 26th, 2009
3:49 pm
Well ok, maybe Soriano is going to pitch after all.
Nick
September 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
Mixxo – Right. It was a blast. The kind where you know as soon as he hit it.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
A PITCHING CHANGE!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!!
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
WTF is the old man doing
Mitchell
September 26th, 2009
3:50 pm
What exactly is the point of that?
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
I love Bobby, but thats REALLY stupid…
NO MORE BOBBY
September 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
THIS MOVE MAKES NO SENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!
cvbraves
September 26th, 2009
3:51 pm
Infante a “defensive” Chipper? What!
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
The sacrifice fly was worth -.004 WPA.
Nick
September 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
Soriano? Seriosuly?
bgvt
September 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
Well, I guess Soriano had warmed up, but really ….?
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
Soriano 100 strikeout watch. He’s at 93 with an opportunity to get to 94.
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
Come now, Scowl. That’s the way to do it, uh-huh!
Nick
September 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
Seriously*
nolie
September 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
To me, it doesn’t seem so, for a kid who hasn’t had arm problems, a big kid who’s very bright and, I think, knows it’d be stupid to pitch with a sore arm. DOB
whether it’s true or not there are a whole bunch of baseball people who see Tommy as an arm injury just waiting to happen with his mechanics. Doesn’t hurt for them to be careful with him while still so young. I think one more start will put him about where he needs to stop, I agree that it hasn’t been too much to this point. I’m pretty happy with the way it is turning out actually.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
This makes no sense….. AT ALL
Mitchell
September 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
What kind of @$$hole sits behind homeplate to wave to the camera?
What a f*ing @$$hole. God, I’d like to dump a beer on that guy’s head.
Firetheoldfool
September 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
Cox was hoping that he would have a chance to put MFIKY in.
Hell Yeah
September 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
Bobby Cox is an idiot.
Nick
September 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
GO CARDS!
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
GAME!!!
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
That’s 94 for Soriano. 6 more and he notches a 100-strikeout season.
NO MORE BOBBY
September 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
LETS GO CARDINALS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
94
Goldenglove002
September 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
Ballgame!
Soph
September 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
Keep on rollin, Braves! Good win.
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
rollin’, rollin’, rollin’……..
Go Cards!
Goldenglove002
September 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
Go Cardinals!
Mitchell
September 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
Man, I wish the Cardinals didn’t suck. How can they not beat the Rockies.
We need a win tonight from those limp wristed red birds.
SpazzHH
September 26th, 2009
3:55 pm
That run we gave up in the ninth had to be Bobby’s fault…..somehow.
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:55 pm
Good day. Tommy gets the win, the boys score 11 and don’t get any errors claled.
Gotta wonder who smiles less, GA or Soriano.
A FAN
September 26th, 2009
3:55 pm
lets go cards!!!
nolie
September 26th, 2009
3:55 pm
are all these infield singles equivalent to death by a thousand paper cuts?
Cheese
September 26th, 2009
3:55 pm
5 in a row, now a st.louis win tonight would be GRRRRREEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTT!!!!
kirkinga
September 26th, 2009
3:56 pm
A win is a win. None of us should be shocked to see Soriano come into the game. And we shouldn’t be shocked if he pitches the next couple of days too…lol!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:56 pm
Fight like a Brave
Dont be a afraid
Bat Masterson
September 26th, 2009
3:56 pm
Good game Braves, go Cards.
Dutchie
September 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
Good win Braves. Keep them coming!
.
Setting up for a 2.30 am rooting session for the Cards. Might turn out to be a good night and a baaaaaaaaad day tomorow
Oh, and Mitchell, I agree with you there. Don’t think Soriano was a necessity, but he did do a rather fine job.
Good night all and let’s root for the Cards!
McFann :Ô:
September 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
WHOOPY!!
cvbraves–
Oh yeah, definitely…
BAS–
Oh yeah, I remember now…I read most of the hunk that someone cut and pasted on the Blog… “Nazi Cow”…does look like it’s doing the hiel thing…
glord1
September 26th, 2009
3:58 pm
Whew. Thank goodness we got Soriano and EOF both in to pitch in the 9th in a 7 run game. Where was Moylan?
In all seriousness the Bravos are En Fuego.
bravesgrl4life
September 26th, 2009
3:59 pm
Okay, Cards, show up tonight, please.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
3:59 pm
Cardinals are confident they can still win their series…
Moby Grape
September 26th, 2009
4:00 pm
and what the hell is wrong with bringing Soriano into a big lead to see how he does? Y’all are a pack of jackals who revert to whining imbecility at the slightest excuse.
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
4:01 pm
Guess who the last Braves reliever to strike out 100 batters in a season is? John Rocker in 1999. 104 K’s.
FEAR
September 26th, 2009
4:01 pm
We did our part. c’mon cards!!!!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
4:02 pm
and what the hell is wrong with bringing Soriano into a big lead to see how he does? Y’all are a pack of jackals who revert to whining imbecility at the slightest excuse.
He didn’t need to come in.
McFann ;Ô;
September 26th, 2009
4:02 pm
Yeah, those Cardinals better cooperate tonight!!
Hoo-hoo! BMac was on base 3 times! That OBP musta gone up good!
Who knew
September 26th, 2009
4:02 pm
Mitchell
September 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
What kind of @$$hole sits behind homeplate to wave to the camera?
What a f*ing @$$hole. God, I’d like to dump a beer on that guy’s head
probably the same type of person that comes on a blog and whines and complains about everything…
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
4:06 pm
Thanks Nick!
O.J.
September 26th, 2009
4:07 pm
Mitchell is just mad that he isnt at the game behind homeplate.
pryguy
September 26th, 2009
4:09 pm
I know this has been said many times before but….it is so funny reading over the blog from the start of the game. It can easily be deciphered what posters can be taken seriously before during and after games. It’s also easy to see what posts to quickly skip over. Nevertheless……
WELL DONE BOBBY COX and company!!!!
Let’s go Cards
still believing…
O.J.
September 26th, 2009
4:11 pm
If we keep rolling right along, theres gonna be more than one team feeling the pressure from us, if the Phillies lose tonight they are only 5 games up with 8 to play. Now, us winning the division is highly improbably, but you know it will have to be in the back of the Phils minds not to go on a prolonged losing streak.
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
4:15 pm
Everyone was so quick to bash Mitchell because he called out Bobby
Of Course everyone is gonna get on the “Support Bobby” bandwagon because the braves are winning meaningless games because Bobby and the braves know that the pressure is off of them…
I just ask where was this style of baseball a month ago when the games were huge so they wouldn’t be scoreboard watching right now…
I’m not being critical but had this team dropped these 2 games everyone on here would be saying that they can’t wait til next year is over for that Bobby would be gone, as well as another Mark Bradley blog would be out calling “What Bobby did wrong this season”
Go Braves, I still think we are out of it and I wish the team played like this a month ago…Then every team that is headed to October would be scared to face the braves starters…
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
4:15 pm
btw the Cards game is going to be showing tonight live on MB network let’s Go CARDS
Capt Caveman
September 26th, 2009
4:17 pm
Unbelievable……… Even when we’re on the hottest streak of the year your inane bloggers get on here to crap about every freakin little thing just to jump on the very small “bandwagon” of Cox bashers.
That’s why nobody with any real love for the Braves blogs during the game. Who wants to sit hear and respond to this asinine crap.
Get a freakin clue you bunch of dumba$$e$…….If you knew anything about real baseball or thought about more than just the current score or batter you would understand a little more about why managers make their decisions.
It’s real easy to jump on the keyboard and make anonymous judgements about things that you have no real knowledge of.
Get a life !!!
Mitch C
September 26th, 2009
4:18 pm
Dave, I’m very proud of the way the Braves are playing right now. It’s too bad they couldnt have done this two weeks earlier than they did.
Theoretically, if the Rockies hopefully lose tonight to cut it to two and a half. I think the Braves can go seven and one or six and two the rest of the way, but, if they do that, Colorado would have to go two or three games under for us to catch them.
We can hopefully sweep the remaining five games from Washington with the way we’re playing now. Florida scares me a little. If we win two of three from them, and finish 7-1, that puts us at ninety wins even. Many, many teams have won wild cards with less than ninety. Heck, as we know, one year, the Braves won the East with 90, and also with 88.
The problem is, we dont control our own destiny. All we can do is keep winning. If the Rockies keep winning as well, then you just have to tip your hat to them.
The real problem is time. If we had another week or two left, we could do this. With only eight games left, and the Rockies playing as they are, we just have to win, and hope for help from the teams playing the Rockies.
Whatever happens, we are finishing strong. I hope we make it, but, if not, we have something positive to look forward to for 2010.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
4:18 pm
I think the Braves should go after Nady….
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
4:21 pm
Why is everone Bashing Mitchell…?
Dude watches just about every game and blogs so he has a right to have BF’s on here as much as he pleases, If you don’t like what he says about Bobby’s bad coaching strategies, the team playing flat, etc, just ignore it….He is supportive of his boys and that’s what It’s supposed to be about. He could be like most Frontrunners here in the Atlanta Area and that is support the team til the All-star break and then leave the braves for UGA/Falcons Football
As long as he isn’t hostile, give the dude a break
Moby Grape
September 26th, 2009
4:21 pm
He didn’t need to come in (JJ)
so what? maybe Cox had a reason, that you aren’t privvy to.He hasn’t worked in a while and was already warmed up why wait til an important situation? Sure wasn’t worth all the moaning that went on.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
4:22 pm
ESPN says, “Watch out for the Braves… Here comes Atlanta!”
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
4:24 pm
New Elias Rankings are out.
Adam LaRoche remains a Type B and puts even more distance between him and the “no-status” status. He’s almost a lock for Type B status at this point.
Garret Anderson, inexplicably, yet predictably, remains a Type B and in no jeopardy of falling out of Type B status.
Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez remain locks for Type A status.
The biggest move in the rankings is Tim Hudson, who is now on the border for Type B status. There is now only one player between the lowest rated Type B (Barry Zito, 59.318) and Tim Hudson (57.576). That’s John Lannan at 57.879. There’s actually a fairly good chance Tim Hudson will attain Type B status. Hudson has two scheduled starts remaining, 1 vs. FLA and 1 vs. Washington. With two wins, he’ll probably qualify for Type B status.
Jurrjens4-2010NLCY
September 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY – Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave, WHY NOT BAY?
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
4:25 pm
so what? maybe Cox had a reason, that you aren’t privvy to.He hasn’t worked in a while and was already warmed up why wait til an important situation? Sure wasn’t worth all the moaning that went on.
It wasn’t a bad decision. It wasn’t like he was bringing in Bennett. It just did not make sense…
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
4:27 pm
No As a Matter of Fact Hell No to Xavier Nady…
The only way the braves should go after him is if and only if his contract value falls because of injury this year…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
4:28 pm
WHY NOT BAY?
First, I LOVE YOUR NAME!
Second, I think the Red Sox’s will get him, however if they go for Holliday, then we should attempt to get Bay. Mark Bowman said something about Nate McLouth might being able to get Bay over here… Plus if any player wants to play for Bobby, they have to do it now…
FEAR
September 26th, 2009
4:28 pm
is nady gonna be any good after tha surgery?
beekay
September 26th, 2009
4:29 pm
Do we get a 2nd round pick for type b free agents?…how messed up is a system that puts Loaf and Roachie in the same category. Huddy has barely pitched and he would be equal to Zito?????
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
4:29 pm
The only way the braves should go after him is if and only if his contract value falls because of injury this year…
It will…
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
4:30 pm
Of Course everyone is gonna get on the “Support Bobby” bandwagon because the braves are winning meaningless games … — Tomahawkin
Meaningless games? Ask the Rockies — or Giants or Marlins — if these games the Braves are playing are meaningless. They might be meaningless to you, but they damn sure are not meaningless to anyone involved, including the team (Colorado) that’s three games ahead of the NL’s hottest team (Braves) in the wild-card race, after being 8-1/2 games ahead two weeks ago.
NotAgain
September 26th, 2009
4:31 pm
Tomahawkin, everybody knows Mitchell is your twin brother, same immature attitude same language, same constant whining like a little nothing. you guys are either the same guy or joined at the hip.neither one of you has ever made an intelligent, pertinent comment.You both act like 15 year olds, which you at least claim not to be. If you guys want the freedom to rip Cox over every little thing, then we have the right to rip you over every stupid meaningless comment you make. Works both ways crybaby.
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
4:31 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY
I hope you are right about Nate Dawg’s Influence to get Bay here…I’m having Fantasies of thinking about an OF of Bay, Nate Dawg, and Heyward next year
Plus Our Lineup would be Sick
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
4:33 pm
Well, the Braves have officially matched my pre-season prediction of 84 wins. Looks like they’re gonna fly by that. Great job so far, guys. Now get up to 90 wins!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
4:33 pm
is nady gonna be any good after tha surgery?
Thats a good question, I think he will be, at least better than Diaz + Church. I don’t think he’ll be willing to sign an incentive laden deal… But I think he’ll make 4 – 7 Million a year…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
4:35 pm
I’m having Fantasies of thinking about an OF of Bay, Nate Dawg, and Heyward next year
Bay…. Nate… Heyward… [Homer Simpson Druel]
Plus Our Lineup would be Sick
With the same pitching, thats a World Series contender right there. I have absolute faith in Frank Wren…
Jurrjens4-2010NLCY
September 26th, 2009
4:37 pm
Have LaRoche [assuming he resigns] and McLouth lobby for BAY. He’s the only player we should go after aggressively.
nolie
September 26th, 2009
4:37 pm
Well, the Braves have officially matched my pre-season prediction of 84 wins. (STEVE)
I gave myself a little more wiggle room I think I said 81-85, but hopefully they are gonna pass that too. Good season no matter what happens the rest of the way. Most teams have a long run and then have a longish run of mostly losing years, the Braves have only had losing years twice in this regrouping streak, with lots of hope for next year.
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
4:37 pm
Not Again
We Can Bash Cox as much as we please, because, simply put you have gotten used to not making it into the postseason. Even if we did make the playoffs this year with our AWFense playing in games with a lot of pressure, we’d get Bozo’d out of the first round with Bobby’s Managing
I’d assume you enjoyed going the last 4 years of not getting into October
And I can tell you’re a rookie on this blog becuase Mitchell and Myself are Mild Bobby Bashers compared to the likes of You are all Bobby Cox Apologits, Herschell Talker, Nore More Bobby, etc…
If you do Like myself or Mitchell bashing Bobby for his Dunb ass in game decisions then you can either refuse to Read It (it’s not that hard) or I got two words for ya!
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
4:37 pm
Holliday is a much better player than Bay.
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
4:38 pm
by the way, someone said it earlier and you were right — Hanson was rushing in the fifth when he gave up the homer. he admitted it after game, that he was being too aggressive because the Braves had a weather report that said it was going to start raining hard and not stop for the next day or so.
He said he got away from what he was doing earlier in game, and that homer made him sort of snap back to attention and get back to his approach. McCann said he thought the entire team was sort of rushing after seeing that weather report. They wanted to make sure they got the game in.
RC
September 26th, 2009
4:38 pm
Does anyone else find it hilarious that in order to improve our offense for next year, many here are suggesting that 1/3 of our lineup should consist of 2007 Pittsburgh Pirates? Not saying having McLouth, LaRoche, and Bay (or Nady) would be bad, I just find it funny.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
4:39 pm
I gave myself a little more wiggle room I think I said 81-85,
I had said 83-85, so they hit my median. And I’m happy with that so far. I’d be thrilled with 90. And I think they can do it (knock on wood).
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
4:39 pm
NotAgain
And Mitchell and Myself Are Not related, I’ve been on this blog since 2005
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
4:40 pm
Have LaRoche [assuming he resigns] and McLouth lobby for BAY. He’s the only player we should go after aggressively.
Thaaaaaaaats right! I forgot about LaRoche…
Wasn’t he like their captain?
If we do sign LaRoche, I hope people realize he won’t be a hot in the first half…
And I hope they don’t complain about that…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
4:42 pm
Holliday is a much better player than Bay.
Its give and take…
jj
September 26th, 2009
4:42 pm
I was wondering if the Braves would consider keeping Anderson as main pinchhitter off bench next year and having
NotAgain
September 26th, 2009
4:43 pm
If you do Like myself or Mitchell bashing Bobby for his Dunb ass in game decisions then you can either refuse to Read It (it’s not that hard) or I got two words for ya! Tomahawkin
or I can just continue to bash you and Mitchell and others just like you do to Cox, so take your two words and stuff them whiny.The fact that you aren’t as bad as some others doesn’t make your knee-jerk negativity any less worthless than it is. And I’ve been here for years,just don’t post all that often.
Stumpknocker
September 26th, 2009
4:43 pm
Hip-hip
Hip-hip Hoooray…Cox will soon be on his way. In the meantime let’s hope someone in the front office has the good sense to keep Vazquez on this staff and think twice about the surgically repaired Hudson. Speaking of whom, has never lived up to the billing he came here with.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
4:44 pm
McCann said he thought the entire team was sort of rushing after seeing that weather report. They wanted to make sure they got the game in.
That was definitely the strategy in the top of the 5th…
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
4:44 pm
RC
The Pirates are the Millenium version of the 1990’s Montreal Expos as far as producing talent to give to other teams
Jurrjens4-2010NLCY
September 26th, 2009
4:44 pm
“If we do sign LaRoche, I hope people realize he won’t be a hot in the first half”
Lose a Teixeira, gain a Teixeira
Ironically, He is what we got left form the Teixeira trade.
Efrim
September 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
Great win. Keep it going. I’ll be watching Rockies/Cards tonight. Go Wainwright.
And I said 80-85. Little wider gap. They’ve exceeded expectations for me, for sure.
Who knew
September 26th, 2009
4:45 pm
NotAgain, you tell em dude… works both ways..
jj
September 26th, 2009
4:47 pm
Sorry about post at 4.42 but I had one of those sr. moments.I was saying keep Anderson as pinchhitter,Matt and Church as extra of,and Conrad and Afante as extra infielders.This would mean that Heyward would be in rf.I believe this would be a good bench especially if we can sign Adam.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
4:47 pm
2nd and 3rd with no one out!
Go Cubbies!
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
Not Again…
Ok, So What, If I do have knee jerk reactions…That’s part of being a fan…I’m pretty sure that you know If you ever seen a bar full of fans, I could be on thr Falcons Blog If ya like…?
I just have a football like mentality when I watch the games…If more frontrunning fans in Atlanta took the same mentality we’d be able to sellout Playoff games at Tooner Field for once…
And Do you honestly think that if we made the playoffs that the City of Atlanta would care…? More less sell-out our home games…?
I Was Wrong-I Was Right
September 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
I was wrong about the Braves signing Vazquez. He’s been a horse and I thought he would be a flop.
I was right about one other aspect of this season though.
Half the bloggers here suck. They sucked before the season started and continued sucking as the season progressed.
They continue their sucky ways today!
dub
September 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
B.McCann is Not the Braves MVP that belong to Yunel Escobar He’s been clutch all year long.Best 2 out hitter in the lineup. Another thing i notice is when Yunel lead the team in hit ,rbi for that game why his name not headliner just like today game got Hanson the headliner when Yunel drove in three run.It seem like a MONEY thing to me. PAY THE MAN
nolie
September 26th, 2009
4:49 pm
If we do sign LaRoche, I hope people realize he won’t be a hot in the first half…
And I hope they don’t complain about that (JJ)
not thats a pipe dream JJ. You know the blog will erupt daily with Roachie hate throughout any slow period just like it did against Tex. It’s the nature of the beast.
(THawkin) , it kinda seems that way a bit about the Pirates doesn’t it? They never met a player they didn’t wanna trade away no matter how good.
FEAR
September 26th, 2009
4:50 pm
RC – makes you wonder why their GM still has a job
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
4:51 pm
Ironically, He is what we got left form the Teixeira trade.
Don’t forget about Stephan Marek… a side-armed righty who can touch 96mph…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
4:52 pm
You know the blog will erupt daily with Roachie hate throughout any slow period just like it did against Tex. It’s the nature of the beast.
Yeah… I kinda did…
I wasn’t around for the Tex days…
I Was Wrong-I Was Right
September 26th, 2009
4:54 pm
But the question remains that if half the bloggers suck, which half is it? The gloom and doomers or the Polyannas who insist that everything is wonderful?
McFann ;Ô;
September 26th, 2009
4:55 pm
DOB McCann said he thought the entire team was sort of rushing after seeing that weather report.
Haha…Yeah, I thought so, too.
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
4:57 pm
No Offense
But some of you Bloggers take stuff way too seriously! Some of you get off on trying to start Shyt with other bloggers on the blog for stupid reasons, I just don’t get it…Or You try to start Shyt Because you don’t agree with other blogger who don’t like certain players/MGMT on the team
Life is too short to be picking fights on a blog, I mean How about getting laid once in awhile, it helps you settle down…
The only thing that gets me is people who propose Fantasy trades on here before the trade deadline knowing that it won’t happen because they don’t understand the business side of baseball…
McFann ;Ô;
September 26th, 2009
4:58 pm
I wish the Cards-Rox game was on now! I need to know how it’s gonna come out!
Dies Irae
September 26th, 2009
5:01 pm
No Offense
But some of you Bloggers take stuff way too seriously! Tomahawkin
how ironic is this post, from the guy who acts like everything that happens during a game is world-shaking. That’s just plain hilarious.
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
5:02 pm
DUB
I would agree for ESCO for Team MVP but he had off and on injuries over the last month or so…
Plus he was in Bobby’s and Joe’s (Joe Simpson during the first half) Detention house…
If Esco played more over the last month then I vote for him…
I Statement for B-Macc as team MVP is because he plays the most demanding position on the field and he has been hot over the last month (when it matters most)
LVP goes to Chipper, I hope he can come back strong next year
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
5:02 pm
How about the Braves trade Javier Vasquez, KJ, Prado, for Kung Fu Panda, Freddy Sanchez, and Matt Cain???
How was that Tomahawkin?
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
5:04 pm
LVP goes to Chipper
I’m chalking this up to forgotten memory, but Greg Norton is without a doubt, LVP…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
5:08 pm
Upcoming matchups:
Lowe (Yey) vs. Livan Hernandez
JJ (Yey!) vs. Anibal Sanchez
Huddy (Yey!) vs. Rick Vanderhurk
Vasquez (YEY!) vs. Ricky Nolasco
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
5:13 pm
Jurrigens4CY
“I’m chalking this up to forgotten memory, but Greg Norton is without a doubt, LVP”
I Exempted Norton because he should be in AAA
Chipper on the other hand is the Self Proclaimed “Leader of the Team”
And had his worse season…
I got My ass handed to me by D.O.B. and others on this blog when I said that Chipper would drive in 65-75 runs this year. As a matter of fact that’s when I started using my “Bank On It” Phrase out of satire
For the Amount of money and the role he is supposed to play on this team is why I nominated Chipper for LVP
I know Random is gonna get in my ass for this but it goes with the territory…
NotAgain
September 26th, 2009
5:15 pm
LVP goes to Chipper, Tomahawkin
another example of rampant stupidity hard at work. How can you read something that asinine and not want to …..
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
5:17 pm
Jurrigens4NLCY
That’s exactly what I’m talking about…! Don’t Play with my emotions!
Where is my Psychiratrist at?
Soph, where are you…?
There were cats on here yestersday saying that we should trade for Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun…
I’m OMG (Saying that as a 20 year-old blond Sorostitute would say)
pryguy
September 26th, 2009
5:18 pm
Tomahawkin just droppin his knowledge on us….like it or not.
Chipper has done more this season for this organization than you have for whatever line of work your in. I can say that for sure because you hold people to such high standards, you spend time on here criticizing and then backtracking on your words. C’mon bro, figure out where you stand and stay there. Don’t consider yourself a fan if you’re gonna consistently call out your “boys” then run away from those comments minutes later to say something else.
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
5:20 pm
Baseball gods peeing on rookie’s parade.
DOB, you were on a bit of a roll today.
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
5:22 pm
Tomakawkin “another example of rampant stupidity hard at work”
Good…!
Ya know, I tried to mellow things out and kill the back and forth attacks
If you call my rants stupid well get used to it for the rest of the night, because I will be here
Seriously bro, if you don’t like my posts, then don’t read them. D.O.B. and a lot of the other cats on here can skim over posts that they don’t like, why can’t you…? I mean, For Real…?
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
5:26 pm
Go Wainwright.
Yes, do us Braves fans proud, buddy!!
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
5:26 pm
PryGuy…
I’m Not calling Chipper out on his career, but this season he called himself the “leader of the team” and didn’t back his words up, Believe it or not I’m a big fan of Chipper 9especially the Cocky Chipper 1995-2002)
I’m not hating on Chipper but he picked the wrong season to say that he was the leader of the team. This stems from the fact that I wanted him to be vocal about being the leader after Brian Jordan left in 2001
Who knew
September 26th, 2009
5:27 pm
damn, you people who “think” you know everything, provide really good entertainment for those of us who do…
matt
September 26th, 2009
5:30 pm
tomahawkin…shutup. were in the middle of a race and ur talkin about who our least valuable player is. who cares! go cards!
FEAR
September 26th, 2009
5:31 pm
looks like SF is imploding. another one bites the dust
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
5:31 pm
This edition of the ATLANTA BRAVES makes me want to sing – retro style of course.
And I’ll be
Takin’ care of business every day
Takin’ care of business every way
I’ve been takin’ care of business, it’s all mine
Takin’ care of business and workin’ overtime.
Work out!
B-T O
Yea-s-s-h baby!!!!
Random
September 26th, 2009
5:33 pm
Tomahawkin (September 26th, 2009 4:15 pm): “Everyone was so quick to bash Mitchell because he called out Bobby”
HAH!!!
There are hundreds of reasons to “bash” Mitchell — namely, nearly every comment he has ever posted here.
Count ‘em up, and you’ll see. Hundreds of reasons.
And if you can’t see that, Y.A.I., too.
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
5:33 pm
B-TO reference. Nice.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
5:35 pm
prtguy:
It’s all them uppers and lowers, man. I can’t keep ‘um straight anymore, ya’ know? Far out.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
5:43 pm
Is there seriously anyone who doesn’t think the Braves have a shot at the WC?
Random
September 26th, 2009
5:47 pm
Tomahawkin (September 26th, 2009 4:15 pm): “the braves are winning meaningless games because Bobby and the braves know that the pressure is off of them…”
Exactly how are these games in a play-off chase meaningless?
Tomahawkin (September 26th, 2009 4:49 pm): “Do you honestly think that if we made the playoffs that the City of Atlanta would care…?”
Oh, okay — I get it.
Because in YOUR world it would be meaningless even if the Braves did make the play-offs.
Well that figures — it actually explains a lot.
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
5:51 pm
What time do the Rox and Red Birds play tonight?
sidslidkid
September 26th, 2009
5:52 pm
Get him Random!
FEAR
September 26th, 2009
5:53 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY – Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
if the rockies hit the skids and the braves keep running the table. we get in by one or two games….it’d be weird seeing ATL as the WC. I’m not a fan of WC.
abudefdef
September 26th, 2009
5:53 pm
to all the people who were saying “Braves are done” two weeks ago…14 wins out of their last 16 games…they can win all their remaining games and still not make it, but at least they didn’t pack it up and mail it in…true professionals fighting for the postseason…all you fans who bailed on the Braves a month ago should just stay home…
KEEP THE FAITH BRAVES NATION!!!
Keep the Faith!!
***WHOOOOOOOOAAAAAAA OOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAA WHOOOOOOAAAAAAA OOOOOOOOAAAA***
**TOMAHAWK-A-CHOPPIN**
FEAR
September 26th, 2009
5:54 pm
Hideki Matsui looks like Moe Howard
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
5:54 pm
What time do the Rox and Red Birds play tonight?
NOT SOON ENOUGH!!!
It starts at 8:10 If your in ATL…
brent a.
September 26th, 2009
5:54 pm
Is Eric Gregg the umpire tomorrow?
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
5:54 pm
Haha. Reminds me of Frenchy.
Who knew
September 26th, 2009
5:55 pm
Random, but at least he doesn’t propose stupid “fantasy” trades, so it’s all good… he is a true fan so he can say what he wants, however imbecilic it is….
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
5:56 pm
Oh Matt
Oh, You’re on the Braves will make it into October bandwagon…?
LOL, And you have the nerve to bash me…
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
5:56 pm
Retro songs made me pull out one of my old 45 favs from 1958 by BO DIDDLEY who just passed last year. Any of you remember “THE GREAT GRANDFATHER” or could understand the lyrics?
Well here they are with an apology to sports fans.
The Great Grandpappy when the land was young
Barred his do’ wit’ a wagon tongue
refrain
When the times got tough and redskins smart
Said his prayers wit’ his shotgun cocked
refrain
The great grand-pappy was a busy man
Cooked his grub in a frying pan
Picked his teeth with a huntin’ knife
He wore the same suit all o’ his life
refrain
Twenty-one children, came to be blessed
The old man’s house in the wilderness
refrain
Doubt this story if you can
The great grand-pappy was a busy man
refrain.
brent a.
September 26th, 2009
5:58 pm
Someone questioned whether or not the “city of Atlanta” would care if the Braves made the play-offs.
Well, I can’t tell you whether or not the city will care, but rest assured, Braves fans will be extremely excited, no matter where they reside.
That in mind, if the Braves win tomorrow, it will be interesting to see the level of fan support the final 7 games, beginning Monday night.
My guess is that the place will be slampacked by Friday, provided the Braves are not yet eliminated.
Also, (and this means nothing), I commented to someone 5-6 weeks ago (Wayne, maybe) that the Braves would not be eliminated until the final week of the season. Looks like I was right on that one. Doesn’t matter. Now that we’ve arrived at the final week of the season, all I want to do is see the Braves make the play-offs.
Tomas
September 26th, 2009
5:58 pm
Hanson threw a lot of sliders today, reminded me of the Smoltz glory years. Both are very similar, only difference is Hanson throws a 12 to 6 curveball and Smoltz had a splitter.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
5:58 pm
If the Braves make the playoffs, would Bobby Cox have the courage to leave Greg Norton off the 25 man roster?
sidslidkid
September 26th, 2009
5:59 pm
I’ll admit that I thought the Braves were done. I never said it, but I sure thought it. The last 2 and 1/2 weeks have been f’ing fun!
brent a.
September 26th, 2009
6:01 pm
Learned something during the FOX telecast today that I’d never heard . . .
The team in each league with the league’s best record, gets to choose which of the two play-off series schedules it prefers.
In short, the Yankees can choose the more drawn out play-off schedule in the first round, which will allow them to skip Joba Chamberlain.
matt
September 26th, 2009
6:01 pm
ha im not bashin u, just the stuff you say is meaningless. why u hatin now of all times? and yea i am on the braves will make it into october bandwagon since right now theyre not giving me a reason to get off it. sheesshh. lol
brent a.
September 26th, 2009
6:02 pm
Paul Lentz,
Yes. I don’t think Norton will be on the play-off roster if the Braves are in the play-offs.
Tomas
September 26th, 2009
6:02 pm
What has been happening to the Cardinals. They’ve been getting pitching, it’s hard to believe that Pujols, Holliday, and Ludwick are not enough.
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
6:03 pm
Random
To me these games are Meaningless…Call me a Pessimist, but there is no way the braves will makit it into October…
Call me stupid you want to…
I don’t care
As a matter of fact If the Braves win out and make it into October, I will Kiss D.O.B.’s Ass…”Bank On It!”
Most fans won’t say that
But I am kepping my comments on Chipper
For all the Veterans and even D.O.B. will agree that I’m The new blogger “Coach”/”N8″ on the blog, as far as bloggers hate me now because I call the team out on the season
Random and Not again
You guys will love my “Head of The Class Part 2″ Post where I will evaluate the team
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
6:03 pm
it’d be weird seeing ATL as the WC. I’m not a fan of WC.
Who cares? Getting in the postseason is getting in the postseason…
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
6:03 pm
Yesterday, I said that playing before the Rockies each day is to the Braves advantage. Sure, the Rockies got the W yesterday. However, if the Braves keep getting wins, it cant help but put more and more pressure on the Rockies to keep winning. Given who they have left to play, it’s got to be a little draining to know that the Braves to beat up on the Nationals and that all our remaining games after tomorrow are at home.
I expect to see St. Louis come out tonight and win. St. Louis is too good a team to be swept in a season series by anyone.
abudefdef
September 26th, 2009
6:03 pm
Tomahawkin I gotta disagree with Chipper as LVP…that HAS to be either Greg Norton or Jordan Schafer (even though he is down on the farm now)…Chipper has played in the 2nd highest number of games (behind Yunel) and has contributed, albeit not in typical Chipper fashion, so he’s having an off year, it happens. Greg Norton has hurt the Braves in too many situations where he is paid to perform…now I have no idea how hard it is to pinch hit, I’ve never played pro sports, but after what he did last year, you’d think he’d perform a LITTLE better than he has this year (two of our starting pitchers have better batting averages!)…so clearly the LVP award goes to Norton, who shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near a Braves game for the remainder of the season…just my two pennies
KEEP THE FAITH BRAVES NATION!!!
Keep the Faith!!
***WHOOOOOOOOAAAAAAA OOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAA WHOOOOOOAAAAAAA OOOOOOOOAAAA***
**TOMAHAWK-A-CHOPPIN**
sidslidkid
September 26th, 2009
6:03 pm
brent a. & Paul Lentz,
I think he’ll make it. All managers love to have a vet on the bench…. no matter what their stats look like.
Random
September 26th, 2009
6:04 pm
Tomahawkin (September 26th, 2009 4:37 pm): ”If you do [not?] Like myself or Mitchell bashing Bobby for his Dunb ass in game decisions then you can either refuse to Read It (it’s not that hard) or I got two words for ya!
I’ve got two words for YOU, junior – “rights” and “responsibility”. They go hand in hand.
If you (or anyone) can’t take the heat for the stupid stuff you (they) write, get out of DOB’s kitchen.
Tomahawkin: ”I could be on thr Falcons Blog If ya like…?”
Works for me. Or one of those “BF” bars you frequent.
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
6:04 pm
Matt
I wasn’t dissing you…I was just asking you a question..
I don’t take cheap shots at people on here. I’m too big for that…
abudefdef
September 26th, 2009
6:07 pm
Good night Braves fans, it’s 1 am here in Kuwait and I’m tired…hoping the Rockies get smoked tonight!
KEEP THE FAITH BRAVES NATION!!!
Keep the Faith!!
***WHOOOOOOOOAAAAAAA OOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAA WHOOOOOOAAAAAAA OOOOOOOOAAAA***
**TOMAHAWK-A-CHOPPIN**
matt
September 26th, 2009
6:09 pm
ok tomahawkin i gotcha and i wasnt offended. but think positive. or are u too big for that?
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
6:09 pm
Random
LOL
I can take the heat…
D.O.B. Clowned me when I called out Chipper before he went in his deep slump…And I took It like a man
Random, lol….
That was cold about the gay bars…R U a Bush Supporter…?
If you know what BF means on a sports blog then you know that your comment was un-called-for…
brent a.
September 26th, 2009
6:11 pm
RE: The WC
The Braves have never won the WC
The Rockies were the first ever NL Wild Card
The Rockies have won the WC twice
The Braves beat the Rockies in 1995, the first time the Rockies won the WC, and the Braves went on to win the World Series.
Everyone already knew this, I know.
I’m out. Gonna hope and pray that Kentucky finds a way to break this nasty 22-game losing streak to Florida.
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
6:11 pm
The AP writer was building his story around Hanson being a really big part of the Braves’ turnaround in June, and McCann said yes, Hanson was one of the biggest reasons. Cox and Chipper agreed Hanson was a big part, but they, and McCann, also pointed out how much better the Braves’ lineup is because of additions they’ve made, including McLouth, LaRoche, and having Prado at second base.
Anyway, here’s game story with quotes, unedited.
By David O’Brien
dobrien@ajc.com
Washington – No one is sure whether the resurgent Braves have enough time to complete an improbable dash for a postseason berth, but there’s no question Tommy Hanson has been a big contributor to their stirring run.
“He’s one of the biggest reasons,” catcher Brian McCann said after Hanson pitched seven strong innings in an 11-5 Braves win against Washington on a soggy Saturday at Nationals Park. “What he brings to the team is a guy who’s got No. 1 stuff and gives you a chance to win every time out.”
McCann homered in a five-run ninth that erased any remaining doubt about the outcome of the Braves’ 13th win in the past 15 games. It left them three games behind National League wild-card leader Colorado before the Rockies played St. Louis on Saturday night.
“It’s getting to be a lot more fun,” said manager Bobby Cox, whose Braves are second in the wild-card race, but have only eight games left to reel in the Rockies.
Five Braves had two hits apiece including Garrett Anderson, who is five hits from 2,500, and Yunel Escobar, whose three RBIs included a two-run single in the four-run first inning.
For the first time in his major league career, Hanson (11-4) came to bat before he threw a pitch, as the Braves batted around in the first inning against Garret Mock (3-10) and a sloppy Washington defense.
“Every time you get a lot of runs early it’s easier,” said Hanson, who gave up four runs, four hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in seven innings, including five innings where no one reached base.
The 6-foot-5 rookie gave up a three-run homer to pinch-hitter Mike Morse with one out in the fifth, after walking the leadoff hitter and allowing a single before the first out.
“I thought Hanson probably rushed himself a little in the fifth inning,” Cox said. “We had a bad weather report. There was supposed to come a gusher.”
Hanson, victimized by rain delays in several starts this season, said he hurried in the fifth trying to make sure the Braves had in an official game in case the forecast held true and heavier rain arrived.
“I was just rushing instead of doing what I was doing [to that point],” said Hanson, who had allowed one run on a pair of third-inning singles and held a 6-1 lead before Morse came to bat. “I was being too aggressive, letting them put the ball in play [in the fifth]. I definitely learned my lesson.”
He was ahead in the count 3-1 before throwing Morse three consecutive four-seam (straight) fastballs. Morse fouled off the second, and hit the third onto a grass berm beyond center field.
That trimmed the Braves’ lead to 6-4, but Hanson retired the last eight he faced, and Mike Gonzalez struck out two in the eighth before the Braves blew the game open in the ninth.
After sweeping the Mets last week, the Braves will try to complete a perfect six-game trip with a win Sunday against the Nationals, who’ve lost 27 of 36 to plummet to 50 games under .500 (52-102).
The Braves are 50-30 since June 28, a 100-win pace if they did it over a 162-game season. It was the second-best record in the National League in that period behind Philadelphia (51-30 before Saturday).
Someone asked Cox if his team was really that good, to play like a 100-win team that long.
“We’re pretty good right now,” he said, in a tone that said, darn right. “We had some additions [since midseason]. We added [Nate] McLouth, moved [Martin] Prado into the lineup, [Adam] LaRoche….”
The Phillies were still 5-1/2 games ahead in the NL East standings before playing Milwaukee Saturday night. The Braves might’ve waited too long to have any real chance of catching the Phillies.
But the Rockies could still be within reach, and the Braves show no signs of letting up.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
6:12 pm
Tomahawkin……….the Braves are playing winning baseball DESPITE having Bobby Cox as a manager. He keeps trotting out Greg Freaking Norton time after time for pinch hitting appearances.
Our starting pitching and offensive contributions from players that Bobby had to be forced to play are the reasons why the Braves are putting pressure on the Rockies. Bobby isnt doing anything differently that he’s always done.
Frank Wren is the one TRUE BRAVES FANS need to give thanks to. His “Midas Touch” moves have been genius. If Bobby had his way, Jeff Francoeur, Kelly Johnson, and Jeff Bennett would still be stinking up the place. Matt Diaz and Martin Prado would be “utility players.
I give most of the Braves players credit for playing much better this month. We have a lineup full of players who are not easy outs.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
6:14 pm
the Braves are playing winning baseball DESPITE having Bobby Cox as a manager
Gimme a break Paul. What if they make the playoffs? I suppose it the players doing? BS. You cant have it both ways…
FEAR
September 26th, 2009
6:16 pm
’d be weird seeing ATL as the WC. I’m not a fan of WC.
Who cares? Getting in the postseason is getting in the postseason…
DAMN straight!
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
6:17 pm
Just Win!
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
6:18 pm
Oh, forgot about this in the postgame interview. As we’re walking out of Cox’s office, I asked him if he was going to watch the Rockies-Cardinals game on TV somewhere.
“Nooo, we’re gonna take everyone out to dinner,” he said, referring to a steak dinner already planned for Saturday at Morton’s or Ruth’s Chris, with Cox sprining for all the training staff, coaches, and clubhouse dudes that made the trip.
Then he smiled and said, “And we’re gonna have a TV brought into the room.”
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
6:19 pm
Giants are losing 5-1 in the seventh….
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
6:19 pm
brent a………….I hope you are right. However, I just have a hard time believing that Bobby Cox would stick all year with Norton, only to leave him off the 25 man roster. Bobby is stubbornly loyal to players. He stuck with Jeff Francoeur for 900 SUCK A$$ at-bats.
If Norton had delivered a key double or homer in just a couple of pinch hitting appearances, the Braves would be tied with the Rockies. I cringe at the thought of Greg Norton pinch hitting in the post season.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
6:21 pm
CARDINALS AND CUBS OWE US WON!!!
In 2006, We helped the Cardinals getting in by beating the Astros…
In 2007, We helped the Cubs getting in by beating the Brewers 3 – 1 in a four game series!
Callin’ upon the Baseball GODS!! Hear our plea! All we ask is that you make things even!
Who knew
September 26th, 2009
6:23 pm
Ah, the Dense one has returned to torture us with his self declared expert musings… like he knows who Bobby would rather have in the lineup… does he think he has a telepathic link to the mind of our intrepid HOF manager?
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
6:24 pm
Just imagine where the Braves would be right now if Frank Wren had caved in to public sentiment and called up Tom Glavine instead of Tommy Hanson? I’m sure that Bobby was lobbying for Glavine.
Talk about “bandwagon”? The blogs and radio waves were LIT UP with “Braves are cheap, they did Glavine wrong” chants. So much so that John Schuerholtz had to call that impromptu press conference “apologizing” for how the Glavine situation was handled.
If Braves management had appeased fickle Braves fans (you know, re-signed Smoltz…..called up Glavine……kept Francoeur…..continued to play Kelly Johnson)……..we would have been eliminated from playoff contention in early August.
Random
September 26th, 2009
6:28 pm
Tomahawkin (September 26th, 2009 6:03 pm): ”Call me stupid you want to…I don’t care”
Seems like you’ve already covered that territory. (And that would be a lesser of my complaints.)
However, you are a tiresome bore, with your pointless little euphemisms of which you seem to be inordinately proud as all get out since you unceasingly drop them into your witless comments – “Tooner field”, the Braves’ “AWFense”, “Petey Pabb”, “B-Macc”, “Big Red”, “Bank On It”, “Sorostitute” — they’re not cute, they’re not clever, they’re not funny. They are miserably unimaginative.
You are a tiresome bore with your knee-jerk negativity and your silly, ignorant and/or hateful analysis and criticism.
You are a tiresome bore with your (presumably) “hip” cant (“clowning Bozo”, doing your “BF” on the train and in public restrooms, etc) and your precarious grasp of the language (universally pervasive in most all your comments).
But “stupid”? Macht’s nichts.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
6:28 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY – Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave……………….I’m not having it “both ways”. Have you been watching the games? Our starting pitching is pitching stellar right now. We have 5 horses going out there pitching lights out baseball each time they take the mound. Bobby still bumbles the bullpen. Bobby is the one who pulled Tommy Hanson after 8 innings in the Houston game…….despite Hanson cruising. The Braves should have swept that series.
Bobby is just along for the ride. He isnt doing anything “special” or “ingenious” right now.
FEAR
September 26th, 2009
6:28 pm
man ruth’s chris steakhouse kickass….I wonder if the Hamburger Hamlet is still open in DC. That place was awesome!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
6:28 pm
“And we’re gonna have a TV brought into the room.”
Isn’t he the greatest…?
Who knew
September 26th, 2009
6:29 pm
Dense, why do you keep referring to the Braves in terms of “WE”, do you think you are part of the team or something? is there an official self righteous blowhard position with the team I am not aware of?
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
6:30 pm
is there an official self righteous blowhard position with the team I am not aware of?
There is. Coach got that position a while ago.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
6:31 pm
Do they have Gibson’s in Georgia?
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
6:34 pm
Who knew……….did you even watch the first 3 months of the season? Did you see Bobby’s refusal to bench Kelly and Francoeur?
Sure, I’m not “privy” to how Bobby Cox’s mind works. However, it doesnt take a rocket science to figure out who a manager would “rather” see playing when he benches a player in a 13 for 26 stretch……..just so he can give his boy Francoeur “some at-bats”. Diaz basically had to go 23 for 45 in order to secure his spot in the lineup. Dude is a lifetime .313 hitter in 1,263 at-bats. Yet Frank Wren basically had to take the decision away from Bobby by trading Francoeur.
I pay attention to the actions of a manager. Over time, the actions paint a picture.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
6:34 pm
Dense, why do you keep referring to the Braves in terms of “WE”, do you think you are part of the team or something?
Not this again…. [Facepalm]
Being a fan of a sports team, is a lot like being an investor of a company…
So if an investor is apart of that company, a fan is apart of that team…
FEAR
September 26th, 2009
6:35 pm
Do they have Gibson’s in Georgia?
never heard of it guess not
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
6:35 pm
Tony LaRussa always eats steak at Morton’s in Atlanta after a loss, alone.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
6:37 pm
never heard of it guess not
Hmm. They have real good steaks, but at “Al’s Char House” You could get a 30oz. NY steak for about 20 bucks, and its SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good.
Who knew
September 26th, 2009
6:38 pm
Well the Braves won, the Ducks are putting the smackdown on Cal, think I’ll go get the bike ready for the MX track tomorrow…
Carry on Mr dense and other assorted negative windbags..
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
6:44 pm
Who knew…………I’ve been a Braves fan since 1982. I’ve paid my dues as a fan.
The reason why I’m critical (even though we are playing better) is because I felt since June that we’ve had the potential to play great baseball. With our pitching, we are capable of winning 10 games in a row. I felt that Bobby’s style of managing was holding the Braves back. Instead of preaching the “let’s take 2 of 3 crap”………I felt that the Braves should have went into certain series with the “let’s try and sweep these guys” mentality. Plus it’s hard to sustain a winning streak without getting a key pinch hit or two (which is asking WAY TOO MUCH of Greg Norton to deliver).
I see the Braves playing with a “sense of urgency” now. They KNOW that they have to sweep these guys. They know that these are winnable games that CANNOT be given away, especially to the lowly Nationals.
If we win tomorrow, then the Florida series isnt a “must sweep”. Sure, it would be nice to see the Braves take all 3 from the Fish. However, the Fish are a competitive team. Taking 2 of 3 from them would not be the end of the world. As long as the Rockies dont sweep the Brewers, then we’ll still be alive if we only win 2 of 3 from the Fish.
However, if we give away one tomorrow to the Nationals……then the Marlins series becomes a “must sweep”. We are talking about “margin of error” here.
I have faith in this current bunch of Braves.
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
6:46 pm
P-Lentz
I will Co-Sign On You last post
People have been in my ass because I said that “They are hot right now because the pressure is off them…”
And we are beating the AAA teams that we should’ve beat early in the season… Where was this style of baseball the braves have played a month ago?
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
6:49 pm
P-Lentz
It wasn’t the last post, but it was the post before that I was Co-Signing on…
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
6:54 pm
Tomahawkin……….I totally agree with your 6:46pm posting. We should have been playing this way since late June/early July. Those 2 games that Bobby Cox mismanaged in Colorado right before the All-Star Break could very well cost us a spot in the playoffs. Along with those 2 games that Bobby bumbled away right after the All-Star Break against the Mets and Giants (you know, that 6-2 homestand that many on here were absolutely “giddy” about. They were happy to settle for 6-2……..when in fact we should have finished 8-0 on that homestand).
Many on here are “content” with good. However, why settle for good when being great is obtainable? Our starting pitching (along with some offensive moves that Bobby was too stubborn to make earlier in the season)……should have catapulted the Braves into a division title.
I feel that it is a “crime shame” (despite some of you ripping me on the phrase, I’m going to stick with it) that the Braves had to wait this late in the season to play this way. I saw the ability to play at this level in June.
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
6:55 pm
Man Oh man I wish that COL game would start already
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
6:57 pm
Oh, by the way, those 2 games that we gave away to the Rockies in Colorado…….is a 4 game swing in the standings. I recall a few people on here “ripping” me because they only “saw” it as a 2 game swing.
Efrim
September 26th, 2009
6:57 pm
I expect to see St. Louis come out tonight and win. St. Louis is too good a team to be swept in a season series by anyone.
Didn’t the Braves do that….like a couple of weeks ago?
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
6:58 pm
Efrim……..we swept the Cardinals in “a series”……..not a “season series”. If you like, I can explain the difference to you.
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
7:01 pm
Random
LOL
I tried to call a truce, but you don’t quit attacking me, TnBrian, Rob from SC among others. You sound like McSame (McCain), but I’m not gonna go there…
Go to the MLB Braves forum if you are so tired of us…
I for one don’t care if you attack me…
In a serious note, why do you get so P’d off if other bloggers have different sayings/objectives, etc than you…? It’s a Blog dude…How about getting laid once in a while if your so P’d off at us…?
Cheesewhiz! It will help you chill out. If you take your time to spend it on a blog attacking others? Then something is wrong,try taking a break, believe me it works, Dizam!
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
7:02 pm
Tomahawkin I got that message you sent with the links and all. Listened to much of them this afternoon while workin on my british literature project. Appreciate that.
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
7:03 pm
6-2 Cubs going into B9
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
7:04 pm
P-Lentz
Co-Sign!
To Your last post…
Have you noticed how much the Phillies have struggled against the NL east…?
However they beat teams like the Padres and Reds which we could not do….That makes the difference…..
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
7:06 pm
Johninnc………what happens to the Giants and Marlins at this point is irrevelant. The Braves need to win games and focus on the Rockies. As long as the Braves continue to win, the Giants and Marlins cant catch us.
Random
September 26th, 2009
7:06 pm
Mitchell (September 26th, 2009 3:04 pm): “It’s our destiny to occassionally say dumbass things.”
Speak for yourself bub.
(Oh, I suppose you were.)
Anyway — imo it’s avoidable. Maybe you should try harder?
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
7:07 pm
we swept the Cardinals in “a series”……..not a “season series”. If you like, I can explain the difference to you.
Ouch. Nice catch Paul Lentz!
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
7:07 pm
Hey B wazzup…?
did the links work…?
I love that Luchini video…
U are lucky that you get to party with college chicks!
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
7:07 pm
Tomahawkin………..I feel that we lost a lot of winnable games this year.
Efrim
September 26th, 2009
7:08 pm
Efrim……..we swept the Cardinals in “a series”……..not a “season series”. If you like, I can explain the difference to you.
Should of read your entire post, but I really didn’t want my brain to ooze out of my ear.
McFann ;Ô;
September 26th, 2009
7:08 pm
Random …“B-Macc”…
Like…doesn’t everybody call him “BMac”?
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
7:09 pm
P-Lentz
Yes We did, and I got my Ass handed to me because I had BF’s when we lost those games….
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
7:09 pm
Watchin football now Tomahawkin. All of the links worked!
Yes, I AM VERY LUCKY!
McFann ;Ô;
September 26th, 2009
7:10 pm
Hehe…we’ve lost 70 “winnable” games this season!
southern hope
September 26th, 2009
7:10 pm
I want the Rockies to play now! I’m a nervous wreck out here….meanwhile, goodbye Giants…
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
7:10 pm
Giants lose now let’s go Cards
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
7:11 pm
McFann I agree
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
7:12 pm
McFann
Is Back…
What’s Happenin Chief!
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
7:15 pm
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m46/mixineer/smileys/snacks.gif
Manolo
September 26th, 2009
7:18 pm
P-LENTZ, TOMAHAWKIN, the only good thing I can think of that makes me happy with Bobby’s return is that I’m sure Javy Vazquez will sign any kind of contract to stay in Atlanta, even if cox is gone after next year. Newspapers here in PR interview him frequently and he will do anything to stay in Atlanta. Last night I asked, at 8 million Javy and Kawanami at 7, who do you think Wren will keep?
Eventhough, I still believe Wren may not resign Hudson and take those dollars so he can really build the team HE WANTS. Agree or not?
Bay Area Steve
September 26th, 2009
7:23 pm
Ruth’s Chris is the best steak I’ve ever had.
But, what the heck is up with these steakhouses and the a la carte? I pay $70 for a freakin’ strip, and I can’t get a salad? A baked potato is $15 more? Good thing I’m not a vegi-guy, the green beans are $18.
What is this business plan? Am I wrong? Can’t they just charge me more and include this stuff?
And, I second what that dude said from earlier: Go get ‘em, Random.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
7:24 pm
I humbly disagree Manolo. Wren will keep both Hudson and Vasquez…
What ever happened to Coach?
September 26th, 2009
7:24 pm
Where is that guy?
Frankie Wren
September 26th, 2009
7:25 pm
It’s hilarious reading some of the comments here(or should I say obtuse comments). Anybody ever play organized baseball here? Seriously. We lost a lot of winnable ballgames. Ah yeah that’s probably right. What about games we shouldn’t have? Getting 3 hits in LA and winning, getting no hit for 7 innings against the Cubs, Lidge throwing a ball away in the 9th. It may not all even out but do you GM’s out there think in these terms before you post. Also about Norton being a detriment. Yeah he sucks. What about Stairs in Philly being the go to guy off the bench. The guy didn’t a hit for over two months. That Manuel man, should have been canned for those decisions. Then again I guess they win 3 straight divisions.
I would have liked to see Cox step away and I think the game has passed him by to a extent. The thing is though the team the Braves are chasing ascribe to similar philosphy. Tracy came in made a couple of changes with position players(Barmes, Hawpe) and pretty much is credited for providing a stable environment conducive to team play. Sound a little familiar?? Lastly, the phrase “playing with sense of urgency” is the most overstated phrase I read here. Gimme a break. It’s about execution and the Braves have done that the last two weeks.
Bay Area Steve
September 26th, 2009
7:26 pm
How does a presumably grown man use the term bitch-fit? Constantly? In nearly every post?
Reality
September 26th, 2009
7:29 pm
OK, so the Braves are 50-30 in the past 80 games.
That’s with all of the Bobby bashing, lots of games with Infante injured. The point: DO NOT trade away starting pitching. Would anyone really complain about a 100-60 record for the season? It’s this simple: Substitute the 2008 Chipper for the 2009 Chipper, and the Braves are in the playoffs — even with the surreal Greg Norton fixation. With this pitching staff, a World Series title is certainly possible.
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
7:29 pm
It’s a good thing the game was at 1 and not 4 or 7 because we wouldn’t have played if it had been a later start. It started pouring soon after game, and hasn’t stopped.
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
7:29 pm
DOB you ever been to Red Hot and Blue up near arlington and d.c.?
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
7:30 pm
I agree, we have all the bats we need, we just need to expect more from them
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
7:32 pm
I think not knowing the Rockies score will help the Braves…
Manolo
September 26th, 2009
7:33 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY, I will love to have Hudson back as well. we will have a staff similar to the 90’s easily. But for that to happen, Wren will need to convince both Vazquez and Hudson to re-sign for lower salaries, so he can trade Lowe with us eating around 4 million of his salary, or trade Kawanami. One of those two will have to happen. Which one, I don’t know…
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
7:34 pm
Oh, by the way, those 2 games that we gave away to the Rockies in Colorado…….is a 4 game swing in the standings. I recall a few people on here “ripping” me because they only “saw” it as a 2 game swing.
That’s all fine and dandy, but you can say that about ANY loss this season. But there’s one problem–all baseball teams lose games! That’s it, that’s all. Try again.
John
September 26th, 2009
7:35 pm
Enter your comments here Hey! What about the first three months on bumbling incompetence? Francouer and Kelly Johnson and and the young centerfielder who wasn’t ready and whose name escapes me and no outfield power or leadoff hitter or speed and blown bullpen work have had their predicted effect. Bobby Cox left the pitcher in til he loaded the bases or pinch hit with Greg Norton too many times has had the same effect. This has been a futile season that has been painful to watch,
Gil In Mechanicsville
September 26th, 2009
7:36 pm
BAS.. It’s exactly like a hissy fit but different….
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
7:38 pm
I’m a little confused why some here act as though the Braves have played good baseball for only a couple of weeks or a month.
Folks, they are 50-30 since June 28, second-best record in the NL (Philly is 51-30 before tonight’s game) in that span. 50-30 is a half-season of baseball. They’ve been better than the Cardinals, Dodgers and Rockies over that 80-game stretch.
Gil In Mechanicsville
September 26th, 2009
7:38 pm
John.. A manager can only play with the players provided to him by the GM, The GM got better players after the first couple of months and thus, the team is playing better….
McFann ;Ô;
September 26th, 2009
7:40 pm
Brandon–
Thanks!
Tomahawkin–
Yes, I have returned!
Not still stuck on an old Blog…
Nuthin much happening…was watching some of that Red Sox/Yankees game…ugh. Snore-fest…
White Blood Cells
September 26th, 2009
7:44 pm
No one in the National League has gotten the kind of pitching the Brave’s have gotten in the last month. Period
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
7:44 pm
DOB -
Maybe it’s the 6 or 7 we gave away during that stretch, I dunno.
Sure would be nice to have at least half of them back. Regardless, they’re playing good ball now when it’s mattering more than ever.
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
7:45 pm
And it probably shouldn’t be that surprising they got better at midseason, considering they got such dreadful production from the entire outfield early on, with Francoeur playing poorly before he was traded, Schafer leading the world in strikeouts before he got sent down, and Anderson struggling early after missing most of spring training and much of April due to injuries.
In addition, the offense went to a different level after Prado took over at 2B for a slumping Kelly Johnson (that was June 30), and added its biggest power bat with the July 31 traded for LaRoche, who’s been sensational. And when McLouth has been healthy, he’s made an impact. Not as much as they’d expected, but the hammy and other aches have slowed him, more than he admitted I would guess.
Why are they so much better now than they were from April to late June? I think it’s pretty obvious. They’ve got a better lineup now, to go with the same outstanding starting pitching they’ve had all season. And I didn’t even mention the June arrival of Hanson. A good rotation got better when he arrived.
White Blood Cells
September 26th, 2009
7:49 pm
It doesn’t suprise me at all. What does suprise me is that they have had to fight like hell to get in this position. That is why I love this team and this organization. They have not quit.
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
7:52 pm
I agree with White Blood Cells.
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
7:53 pm
Oh, by the way, those 2 games that we gave away to the Rockies in Colorado…….is a 4 game swing in the standings. I recall a few people on here “ripping” me because they only “saw” it as a 2 game swing.
Good lord. It is only a 2 game swing in the standings. Game 2 result: Rockies win, gain .5 games in the standings, Braves lose, lose .5 games in standings. Game 4 result, Rockies win, gain .5 games in the standings, Braves lose, lose .5 games in the standings. What’s .5+.5+.5+.5? 2.
ncscoots
September 26th, 2009
7:59 pm
I pay attention to the actions of a manager. Over time, the actions paint a picture.
Hopefully, for the Dentz-er of our posters, there are some numbers on that picture. Otherwise, the picture might look like one of those you see at an art show and think, “Geez, I really hope that guy gets back on his meds.”
Braves are hanging. Baseball, Ray…sucker’s b!tchin’ and that’s a no-doubter.
a643dp
September 26th, 2009
7:59 pm
Anybody notice that Hanley Ramirez has the music from Scareface(opening credits) as his AB music. In miami on top of that LOL
KC
September 26th, 2009
8:04 pm
ESPN talks about Braves surge… http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/index
Vinings Jim
September 26th, 2009
8:04 pm
Just caught up on blog – got to listen on radio while out semi-teaching today – watching game right now. And, important only to me, William and Mary leading Delaware 14-0. In the meantime, cabravesfan tailgating outside the LA Coliseum, drinking homemade beer…
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
8:07 pm
Without looking, who is the qualified Braves leader in OBP?
Brian the Brain
September 26th, 2009
8:08 pm
Vinings Jim,
“Semi-teaching” is the best new word ever. It reminds me of a lot of some of the teacher’s I had in school.
Vinings Jim
September 26th, 2009
8:10 pm
Brian – actually, working with two guys on ACT/SAT – most of the time they were working, and then we would go over each set of problems…
ncscoots
September 26th, 2009
8:11 pm
Wow. Props giving-and-taking between Dentz and Tomahawkin. Conversation between a wanna-be expert with no expertise, and a wanna-be street-kid with suburban-white-boy cred, LOL.
I think you can take me now, Lord. I’ve seen enough.
KC
September 26th, 2009
8:12 pm
Also, to add to the conversation about the degree to which the Braves have turned it around…
The Braves have been the best OFFENSIVE team in the league since the all-star break.
They are 2nd in post-all-star runs scored, behind the Cubs. BUT Chicago has scored only 3 more runs than ATL, and has played 2 more games.
The Braves are also 3rd in the NL in post-all-star team AVG. (.270), and 3rd in HR’s, just behind Colorado and Phili (who play, it’s safe to say, play in more homer-friendly ballparks).
They also have the best starters ERA in either league, and the 2nd best team ERA in all of baseball, both post-all-star, and for the season as a whole.
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
8:13 pm
Wow ncscoots
Brian the Brain
September 26th, 2009
8:15 pm
St. Louis streaming at http://www.peorianetwork.com/wbys.asx
White Blood Cells
September 26th, 2009
8:16 pm
Nobody wants to play this team if they make post season. They are the best team in the NL. Period
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
8:20 pm
Steve from OH……….not all losses are 2 game swings. Only certain head to head match-ups.
For instance, let’s say that instead of blowing 2 games against the Rockies that weekend….we blew 2 games against the Padres. We would still be 1 game out in the loss column. While we would have 2 less losses, the Rockies would still have the same record as they do now.
However, with those 2 Rockies games……if we had won both of those games that Bobby Cox mismanaged…….then we would have 2 LESS LOSSES……and the Rockies would have 2 MORE LOSSES…..hence the 4 game swing.
Try again.
KC
September 26th, 2009
8:20 pm
White Blood Cells, I think the Phillies can make a strong argument now for “best team in NL”. Especially since they’ve beaten the Braves at times when no one else could. But the Braves are undoubtedly one of the 2 or 3 best teams in the league at this point. No question about it.
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
8:21 pm
1st and 2nd 1out for the Cards
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
8:22 pm
1-0 Cards 1st and 3rd 1out
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
8:23 pm
John………I agree with your 7:35pm posting. Bobby stubbornly trotting out Greg Norton time after time in crucial situations was dreadful.
Someone mentioned earlier about Matt Stairs’ struggles earlier in the season pinch hitting. However he isnt the Phillies only pinch hitting option. Greg Dobbs (their super sub) is a really good pinch hitter in his own right. He’s hurt the Braves a number of times pinch hitting.
Meanwhile, 2-0 Cards. Pressure mounting.
rolltide1
September 26th, 2009
8:24 pm
Enter your comments here cards 2-0 T1
White Blood Cells
September 26th, 2009
8:25 pm
KC,
The Braves are 10-8 against the Phillies. Last Sunday should have been delayed after 2 innings. I underestimated the Phillies middle relief. They are not as good as the Braves.
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
8:25 pm
Yessss 3-0 Cards
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
8:25 pm
I see you completely missed my point. That’s ok; you’ll get it…
rolltide1
September 26th, 2009
8:25 pm
sorry cards 3-0 T1
Hell Yeah
September 26th, 2009
8:26 pm
Hell Yeah, 3-0 Cardinals
A FAN
September 26th, 2009
8:26 pm
3 – 0
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
8:26 pm
Keep scoreing Cards
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
8:26 pm
Bay Area Steve
A BF is a Man’s Version of getting mad at games and throwing the remote or empty beer cans at the TV when we lose a close game over and over again…
It started after all those 1 run losses last season and it carried over…
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
8:27 pm
Going to B1 3-0 Cards
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
8:27 pm
Red Birds!
brent a.
September 26th, 2009
8:27 pm
Great start!
brent a.
September 26th, 2009
8:29 pm
The Braves being 10-8 against Philadelphia is misleading.
3-6 in the final 9 is much more telling.
That said, Lidge is truly a wild card,
Epinephrine
September 26th, 2009
8:29 pm
3-0 Cards, awesome. Get it done Wainwright. And agreed with DOB, for those complaining about the Braves just starting to pick it up-for those paying attention, they have been playing a very good brand of baseball since right before the break.
Hell Yeah
September 26th, 2009
8:32 pm
Teblow just got knocked out. AHAHAH!
rolltide1
September 26th, 2009
8:33 pm
timmy (superman) goes DOWN vs KY
rolltide1
September 26th, 2009
8:34 pm
what a hit on timmy he was OUT
White Blood Cells
September 26th, 2009
8:34 pm
brent a.,
OK, the Phillies are better than the Braves because the first 9 games they played didn’t count.
RHR
September 26th, 2009
8:37 pm
OMG! TIM TEBOW IS DOWN! Moment of silence! Light a candle! Sportscasters across america have walked off set and are currently in the fetal position weeping uncontrollably.
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
8:38 pm
Paul Lentz,
You can say 2 head to head losses results in a 4 game swing in the Loss Column, but not the standings. You can’t look at a a standings problem from the standpoint of “we should win the next two” and call it status quo, you double yourself that way. If that makes sense.
White Blood Cells
September 26th, 2009
8:39 pm
RHR,
Come on Dude, that is a little harsh, he is a human being.
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
8:39 pm
RHR nice
RHR
September 26th, 2009
8:39 pm
And shoutout to the Hokies on here, impressive win today. I didn’t watch but I certainly expected it to be a lot closer game than that.
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
8:40 pm
Going to top 2 3-0 good guys
RHR
September 26th, 2009
8:43 pm
A human being? Well I’ll be damned. I thought he was a deity, or, at the very least, a super hero.
I mean, he’s obviously ok or I wouldn’t have said that if he was seriously injured. Are you a gator fan or do you just not live in the south?
matt
September 26th, 2009
8:44 pm
anybody got a link to watch the cards game? thanks
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
8:45 pm
David O’Brien……….true, the Braves are 50-30 since June 28th. However when you take away the past few weeks of “excellent play” (13-2 record since Sept. 10)………then the Braves record from June 28th-Sept 9th was 37-28. While that is a decent record…..the Braves had the ability to put up a MUCH BETTER record during that time. I can think of 5 games that Bobby Cox mismanaged that would have turned the 37-28 record into a 42-23 record (which would qualify as playing “great baseball”).
Here are the 5 games that the Braves played well enough to win (particularly starting pitching wise)……yet due to Bobby Cox’s mismanaging….the Braves were able to snatch defeat from the thrill of victory:
1 & 2…..those 2 Rockies games right before the All-Star Break.
3. The Saturday Fox game after the All-Star Break against the Mets where Bobby went through his whole bench in an insane manner………and used the other team’s secret weapon (Greg Norton), to once again fail to come through in the clutch.
4. In the following series, the last game of the Giants series. Bobby totally mismanaged that horrific 8th inning.
5. The Houston game where Tommy Hanson was strolling through 8 innings, under 100 pitches, and Bobby takes him out.
My point all along has been “why settle for 50-30 when the team is capable of going 55-25″? I recall you giving me grief right after the All-Star Break when I stated my disappointment with our 6-2 home stand against the Mets and Giants. That home stand had “8-0″ written all over it. It was ours for the taking. However, Bobby’s managerial mistakes cost us dearly in those 2 losses.
While many on here are happy to settle for good or decent……..I actually see the Braves as being capable of doing more. I see ability and talent. It just has to be managed right…….and the personnel that we have offensively has to be used right. Having Greg Norton on the 25 man roster before September really hurt the Braves. Basically, the only thing he can do is draw the occasional walk. He cant hit, run, steal a base, or play defense. Kelly Johnson can at least steal a base and play somewhat decent defense.
I believe that Frank Wren did a fantastic job rebuilding this roster. The Braves are winning the past few weeks DESPITE Bobby Cox, not because of him. Sure the players like him. However in times where the Braves need a Bobby to “manage” the game (instead of managing the clubhouse)……..Bobby continues to be a liability for the Braves.
Going into the season, I would have been happy with 85-90 wins. However, with the way our starting pitching totally did a 360 from last season………expectations change.
Tomahawkin
September 26th, 2009
8:49 pm
“B’ From Warner Robbins…
That Luchini video is the shyt…!
RHR
September 26th, 2009
8:51 pm
http://cdn0.knowyourmeme.com/i/1582/original/picard-facepalm.jpg
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
8:52 pm
Gil In Mechanicsville………….your 7:38pm posting misses the point. Martin Prado and Matt Diaz have been on the roster all season long. Bobby Cox choose to keep Francoeur and Kelly in the starting line-up for 3 months (before finally benching Kelly for Prado). Diaz didnt get a chance to play full time until Frank Wren traded Francoeur.
In mid-May, it was apparent that a chance needed to be made at second and right field. Frank Wren pulled a rabbit out of the hat when he traded from Nate McLouth. While I’m not totally down on Jordan Schafer……….he was simply over matched the first 2 months of the season.
Frank Wren helped Bobby Cox by acquiring some better players. However I blame Bobby Cox for mismanaging the first 3 months of the season by sticking with BUMS who needed the boot. And who can forget about Jeff Bennett? Lucky for us that Jeff Bennett slammed his fist in the wall………AND……….Buddy Carlyle developing diabetes (I say that not to wish ill will on Carlyle…..however it saved Braves fans 4 months of seeing him stink up the place). Those 2 injuries forced Bobby Cox to not have them to turn to anymore in the bullpen. Jeff Bennett and Buddy Carlyle….along with Greg Norton……have no business being on a Major League roster.
White Blood Cells
September 26th, 2009
8:52 pm
RHR,
I was born in Decatur, Ga. Went to UGA. I am alarmed when I see a player laying motionless on the field or Ice or Court. At this point my wishes are for that player’s health. I do not consider him/her a demigod, but a person. My allegiance to my team becomes meaningless.
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
8:52 pm
Out of the corner of my ear I heard…..….Cardinals take a 7-0 lead……over Auburn …
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
8:53 pm
That would be the Ball St. Cardinals.
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
8:54 pm
Didn’t the Braves do that….like a couple of weeks ago?
Yeah, but the Braves are unstoppable! Well, except against the Phillies and Reds…
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
8:54 pm
Auburn’s been winning for awhile, Mixxo. 30-7
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
8:54 pm
I was all……
Great!
oh wait.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
8:55 pm
Hope you didn’t go to the bank with that score.
Marginal Cardinal
September 26th, 2009
8:55 pm
LETS GO CARDS!
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
8:56 pm
Oh lord, Marlins up 9-3. We’re in Elmer Dessens territory.
CB
September 26th, 2009
8:56 pm
RHR,one happy Hokie.
brent a.
September 26th, 2009
8:56 pm
White blood HIV person,
the first 9 games the Braves and Phillies did count, and while you’re looking at the history books, take a look at how the Phillies started the season.
they were struggling.
Now, look at this Braves team, as currently constructed, the one that has won 50 of its last 80 games, and look in that 80 game stretch, and note which team is responsible for 6 of those 30 losses.
It’s the Phillies. We have had 3 very big series against them the last 2 months of the season, and in each one, we lost 2 of 3. That is important, and is more representative of the Braves’ current performance against the Phillies then the 9 games played early in the season.
The Braves have a very good team right now. But, the Phillies are better. They are outplaying them over-all and head 2 head.
I’m glad we won those 7 games in the first half of the season against Philly, but that doesn’t change the fact that Philly dominated the Braves down the stretch of the season.
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
8:57 pm
jeffrey d –
I was just halfway listening to ESPNU on the halftime show. ….didn’t catch it all.
bravefaninok
September 26th, 2009
8:57 pm
Enter your comments here
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
8:07 pm
Without looking, who is the qualified Braves leader in OBP?
Diaz or esco?
RHR
September 26th, 2009
8:58 pm
lmao Mixxo, better get those ears checked.
Vinings Jim
September 26th, 2009
8:58 pm
Congrats, CB – my boys up 23-7 now.
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
8:58 pm
I thought he was a deity, or, at the very least, a super hero. RHR
Are you trying to tell us he’s not?! Dang…the next thing you know, you’re gonna be telling us that David Wright is mortal. Let’s just stop the obsurdity, ok?
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
8:59 pm
David O’Brien……..your 7:45pm posting fails to address why it took Bobby Cox SO FREAKING LONG to make changes to the lineup (particularly in regards to Kelly and Francoeur being replaced by Prado and Diaz)? Back in May, I was pushing for more playing time for Diaz in right field.
If Infante had not gotten hurt in late May, I would have loved to have seen Bobby Cox insert Infante at 2nd. However, Prado’s clutch play has made that a moot point.
Frank Wren retooling the roster definitely helped. However Bobby could have softened the early blow by benching Francoeur and Kelly MUCH SOONER.
Also, Bobby wasnt exactly thrilled with Tom Glavine not being called up.
I’m still waiting for you to do an article on Frank Wren’s chance for winning “Executive of the Year” Award.
Random
September 26th, 2009
8:59 pm
Tomahawkin (September 26th, 2009 4:21 pm): ””Why is everone Bashing Mitchell…?
“Dude watches just about every game and blogs so he has a right to have BF’s on here as much as he pleases,”
Remember what I said earlier about “rights” and “responsibilities”, BF? If he’s gonna exercise his right to say something stupid, he’s gotta be responsible to take or leave any criticism he receives. (Eg, ”God, I’m tired of rain. I wish it would never rain, ever.”)
If you don’t like what he says about Bobby’s bad coaching strategies, the team playing flat, etc, just ignore it….”
It isn’t necessarily a question of “like” or “don’t like” – it’s most usually “agree” or “disagree”. If you disagree with something someone says, you’ve got a right to say so and (imo) a responsibility to say why. Again, it doesn’t have to be either “like” or “don’t like” — don’t have to take it so personally.
”He is supportive of his boys and that’s what It’s supposed to be about. “
No, he’s not (neither are you, btw – “LVP”?) Do you even read his comments? (Eg, ”Chipper shouldn’t be batting third. It just doesn’t make sense. If he’s even going to play, and we might after all be better off without him in there, bat him 8th.”)
(Eg, ”God, Kelly Johnson sucks. It needs to be said and I did just that. Didn’t I?”)
(Eg, ”God, Norton can’t hit s***.”)
(Eg, ”How about we just not use Gonzalez for the rest of the season? Is that possible?”)
(Eg, ”Chipper is about as effective as Reid Gorecki at this point.”)
(Eg, ”That is pathetic. I don’t get what people see in Matt Diaz.”)
(Eg, ”Still hate Matt Diaz.”)
(Eg, ”What the hell is up with Yunel these days? What a terrible at-bat.”)
(Eg, ”Matt, where does he have to hit it for you to score this time?”)
(Eg, ”Why is Chipper even hitting? What is that doing for us? He can’t hit s***.”)
(Eg, ”Ah yes, who better than Manny Acosta.”)
(Eg, ”Manny Acosta has been terrible this year.”)
(Eg, ”I still hate Matt Diaz. Occasionally he gets a break but I wll always hate him. I can’t help it.”)
(Eg, ”I’d say Soriano is just about done for ‘09.”)
So, you call all that “supportive”? (I suppose it all depends on who “his boys” are, huh?)
”As long as he isn’t hostile, give the dude a break”
Mitchell (September 26th, 2009 3:53 pm): ”What kind of @$$hole sits behind homeplate to wave to the camera? What a f*ing @$$hole. God, I’d like to dump a beer on that guy’s head.”
(September 20th, 2009 2:39 pm): ”Give me a f*ing break. Who is that crazy b**** who keeps screaming every time they get a hit. This is BS.”
(September 20th, 2009 2:50 pm): ”GD it. F.”
(September 20th, 2009 5:10 pm): ”Why do you swing at that you f*ing idiot?!”
(September 20th, 2009 5:16 pm): ”GD WTF”
(September 20th, 2009 6:59 pm): ”F this blog. F***ing pisses me off.”
(September 18th, 2009 8:07 pm): ”GF***ingD it! WTF!”
(September 18th, 2009 10:13 pm): ”I f***ing hate this guy.”
Hmmm – exactly what do you mean by “hostile”?
PS: ”so he has a right to have BF’s on here”. So he does, so he does – well, at least he’s got you, BF.
He’s got you.
beekay
September 26th, 2009
8:59 pm
Every team in the majors blows games that “they should have won” over a 162 game season. The fact that some of you can blame Bobby for a few random losses is absurd. You don’t think the Yanks, Angels, Phils, Cards have lost games this year that the managers strategy was questioned???? Give me a break! I’m glad Bobby’s coming back for one more year and I think Wren deserves GM of the year!!!
RHR
September 26th, 2009
8:59 pm
Without looking, who is the qualified Braves leader in OBP?
Chipper? ..oh wait..coming from you I’m going to guess the answer is Kelly Johnson.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
9:01 pm
Why does it seem like other schools’ commercials are done professionally by Spielberg, but Georgia’s always looks like they were done by the outlet furniture store guys?
CB
September 26th, 2009
9:01 pm
Thanks VJ,happy for your boys also.
RHR
September 26th, 2009
9:02 pm
White Blood Cells – Timmy wasn’t laying on the field motionless when I said that. Shheesh. I don’t wish injury on anybody. But with him still on the sidelines it is safe to say that he is not seriously injured or he would be getting medical attention.
White Blood Cells
September 26th, 2009
9:03 pm
brent a.,
OK, the Phillies are better.
RHR
September 26th, 2009
9:04 pm
lol jeffrey, maybe you just don’t see other schools commercials very often? I don’t really pay attention to those things but an Alabama one with an ocean in it caught my eye recently. I mean, tide, I guess? but if you didn’t know anything about alabama you’d think the university was on the beach after seeing that one.
nolie
September 26th, 2009
9:04 pm
Conversation between a wanna-be expert with no expertise, and a wanna-be street-kid with suburban-white-boy cred, LOL. (SCOOTS)
ROTFLMAO
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
9:04 pm
Tebow shouldn’t have been in the Game Up 24 anyway. Urban was just askin for something to happen. Tebow is a helluva player, but I cant stand him or the Gators. Anyway if you missed the hit. I will be the very first segment on every sports show tonight!e
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
9:05 pm
P. W. Hjort………….your 7:53pm posting is typical of how many on here cant “think outside the box”. Critical thinking hurts dudes like you.
Let me explain it to you in this way:
Going into the Rockies series right before the All-Star Break, the Braves had a 41-43 record while the Rockies had a 45-39 record……..which put us 4 games behind them in the Wild Card standings. We split the series 2-2 with them…….which put our record at 43-45 and the Rockies 47-41, still 4 games behind them.
However, if we did not give away the 2 games we lost in that series…..our record would have stood at 45-43……..while the Rockies would have also been at 45-43, meaning that we would be tied with them in the Wild Card Standings at the time.
So, tell me again, how is that not losing those 2 games a 4 game swing?
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
9:05 pm
RHR
Got a lot goin’ on, Ga & Ariz. St. on the tube, Cards & Rox on Gamecast, DOB’s blog, ….you name it!
Sheeeesh!
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
9:05 pm
Why does it seem like other schools’ commercials are done professionally by Spielberg, but Georgia’s always looks like they were done by the outlet furniture store guys?
I’ve wondered that, too. I’ve decided that the name “University of Georgia” just speaks for itself, so they don’t need to really put any effort into advertising.
White Blood Cells
September 26th, 2009
9:05 pm
RHR,
OK, he was not injured.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
9:08 pm
I’m still waiting for you to do an article on Frank Wren’s chance for winning “Executive of the Year” Award.
He’s a beat reporter. Beat reporter. BEAT REPORTER!
Bradley’s the guy you’re after.
Lew
September 26th, 2009
9:08 pm
Not smart to mess with Superman, Mother Nature, the Lone Ranger or Random. Dude, you been told.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
9:09 pm
I keep expecting Wolfman and Donna to come out.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
9:09 pm
Critical thinking hurts dudes like you.
Like PWH? I highly doubt it. Look in the mirror, buddy. You can’t seem to move past baseball 101 (which, admittedly, you are good at. Hence the continual props). Take a step back. Do some reading. Come back in a
neverfew weeks and try again, mmmk?Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
9:10 pm
Not smart to mess with Superman, Mother Nature, the Lone Ranger or Random.
David Wright?
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
9:11 pm
Hang on…someone says
Teblow just got knocked out. AHAHAH!
And you’re complaining about RHR making a joke about the media?
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
9:12 pm
I wonder what would happen if Tebow and Wright shook hands?
Lew
September 26th, 2009
9:12 pm
Roman Gal-Wright has now proven to be fallible. His BABIP has fluctuated.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
9:12 pm
I bet the angels would weep
RHR
September 26th, 2009
9:14 pm
Lew at night! This is like seeing your preist at a bar!
CB
September 26th, 2009
9:14 pm
Random is one of the best on this blog, just a shame he will be wrong about KK being traded.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
9:15 pm
beekay………..I recognize that all teams lose games that they should win. There is a difference between players playing bad and making mistakes……….and a manager blowing games by refusing to deviate from his ingrained way of thinking.
Tommy Hanson was rolling along in that Houston game after 8 innings (98 pitches), while both Soriano and Gonzalez were going through tough stretches. In that situation, it should have been a no brainer to keep Hanson in there to finish the game.
Its the pattern of managing that bothers me when it comes to Bobby. Sticking with BUMS who SUCK A$$ has kept the Braves from soaring this year (until the past few weeks).
RHR
September 26th, 2009
9:15 pm
(No preists or Lews were hurt in the making of the above comment – it was very flippant, really)
RHR
September 26th, 2009
9:16 pm
Broadcaster dude, you don’t have to get so excited when ASU scores.
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
9:17 pm
His BABIP has fluctuated.
But, Lew, your BABIP fluctuates all the time. Are you saying you’re fallible?
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
9:17 pm
Steve from OH………..I’m sure that David O’Brien could do a write up on Frank Wren’s post season award chances at the beginning of the blog. It’s a given that more people read O’Brien’s blog than Bradley’s.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
9:18 pm
I’d have gone for 2
CB
September 26th, 2009
9:18 pm
RHR,i before e. Thought I would tell you before cab got you.
CB
September 26th, 2009
9:18 pm
RHR,i before e. Thought I would tell you before cab got you.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
9:19 pm
Steve from OH………….dude, I’m totally right in the 4 game swing posting. You might want to read my 8:20pm posting again to get some understanding.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
9:19 pm
Seems to me as though it would be his job if he won the award, Paul. A campaign post should, again, be directed toward Bradley.
“Hey Mark, take PL off our hands, ok?” Would be how I would phrase it. But you’re not me. So be creative!
RHR
September 26th, 2009
9:19 pm
I wonder what would happen if Tebow and Wright shook hands?
World leaders are working tirelessly to make sure this never happens. I heard that there is an invisible shield in place to be activated should these two ever come within 5 miles of each other.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
9:21 pm
You might want to read my 8:20pm posting again to get some understanding.
Oh dude, you should know by now that I don’t read your posts! I get the first line done before I realize it’s you, and usually the last paragraph gets jumbled in with the next person’s post. Unless (rarely) you make a short one, then I accidently get stuck reading the whole thing, dang it…
RHR
September 26th, 2009
9:21 pm
oh my lord, how embarrassing. can i get some edit rights up in here?
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
9:21 pm
oh my…
abwright
September 26th, 2009
9:23 pm
I’ve noticed that Peter Moylan has been pitching pretty well lately. Good thing Bobby stuck with him through the first three weeks of the season.
bravefaninok
September 26th, 2009
9:24 pm
Cards are up 3-1 in the 4th….
James is Red
September 26th, 2009
9:24 pm
Hey, intown-Atlantans! Did anyone else just see the 5 – 7 balls of orangey-firey aircraft flying over the sky?(right about 9:15pm). From the north and then heading west. I have truly never seen anything like it.
Random
September 26th, 2009
9:24 pm
Tomahawkin (September 26th, 2009 7:01 pm): “I tried to call a truce, but you don’t quit attacking me, TnBrian, Rob from SC among others. . . . I for one don’t care if you attack me…”
Don’t think of it as “attacking” — merely “correcting”. You really shouldn’t be so sensitive, BF.
And why do you cry when I take you at your word?
Tomahawkin (September 26th, 2009 5:22 pm) (to NotAgain: “Ya know, I tried to mellow things out and kill the back and forth attacks
“If you call my rants stupid well get used to it for the rest of the night, because I will be here”
Tomahawkin (September 26th, 2009 6:03 pm): ”Call me stupid you want to…I don’t care”
Now I know what pryguy meant at 5:18 pm when addressed the following to you — “I can say that for sure because you hold people to such high standards, you spend time on here criticizing and then backtracking on your words. C’mon bro, figure out where you stand and stay there. Don’t consider yourself a fan if you’re gonna consistently call out your “boys” then run away from those comments minutes later to say something else.”
abwright
September 26th, 2009
9:26 pm
Meanwhile, the Rockies have tied the Cardinals on some poor play by the Red-birds.
matt
September 26th, 2009
9:28 pm
i hate u brad hawpe
RHR
September 26th, 2009
9:28 pm
Uh Cards and Rox tied up 3-3
bravefaninok
September 26th, 2009
9:28 pm
Just went and rented Sugar,Goodnight bloggers.
Go Braves……and for now Go Cards(can’t believe i said that)
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
9:29 pm
Poor play by the Cards? It was a homerun by Hawpe at Coors…that’s like getting dunked on by Shaq. It’s gonna happen.
ChurchMan
September 26th, 2009
9:29 pm
Maybe the Cards just don’t want to win the Central
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
9:30 pm
Cards are giving it away.
It’s over.
Random
September 26th, 2009
9:33 pm
CB (September 26th, 2009 9:14 pm): “just a shame he will be wrong about KK being traded.”
Well, that would at least be an opportunity for all my “friends and foes” to get their kicks in — I would certainly deserve it. (Note the subjunctive mode.)
I would even be willing to take my lumps if the Braves offer Johnson arbitration (without having already worked out a trade.) (Note the subjunctive mode.)
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
9:34 pm
P. W. Hjort………….your 7:53pm posting is typical of how many on here cant “think outside the box”. Critical thinking hurts dudes like you.
Let me explain it to you in this way:
Going into the Rockies series right before the All-Star Break, the Braves had a 41-43 record while the Rockies had a 45-39 record……..which put us 4 games behind them in the Wild Card standings. We split the series 2-2 with them…….which put our record at 43-45 and the Rockies 47-41, still 4 games behind them.
However, if we did not give away the 2 games we lost in that series…..our record would have stood at 45-43……..while the Rockies would have also been at 45-43, meaning that we would be tied with them in the Wild Card Standings at the time.
So, tell me again, how is that not losing those 2 games a 4 game swing?
Because you’ve doubly accounted for the Braves losses. You’ve taken 2 losses and said, “Well, we lose two games in the standings because we lost two games and we lost two games in the standings because we didn’t win two games”. It doesn’t work that way.
I believe that series went Braves win, Braves loss, Braves win, Braves loss. Imagine if they’d gone win win in the first two, making their record 43-43, Rockies 45-41. Two back. Then the Braves lose two. Four back. It’s a two game difference. You’re comparing “Where the Braves could’ve been after the series” to “Where they ended up after the series”. When, in reality, it’s only appropriate to compare “Where the Braves were before the series” to “Where they ended up after the series”.
By bringing in two games that are irrelevant to the discussion (the two wins in Colorado), you’ve messed with the accounting. The two wins should be a constant, not a variable.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
9:34 pm
Over?? It’s tied in the 4th inning! You guys are acting worse than you do during Braves games.
abwright
September 26th, 2009
9:35 pm
I was referring to the throwing error that gave the Rockies the first run. Plus, Wainwright is not pitching well in the 4th.
RHR
September 26th, 2009
9:38 pm
ROBBED!
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
9:39 pm
3-3 now. ADAM wiggles off the hook. It could have been much worse.
Doc Holiday
September 26th, 2009
9:40 pm
Cards pen is much better than the rockies pen………….I think right now we have to be pleased by whats going on.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
9:41 pm
Robbed, yeah, but it was too close
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
9:41 pm
RHR -
Toes were IN!!!!
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
9:41 pm
If AJ doesn’t trim his toenails this morning, that’s a TD
Firetheoldfool
September 26th, 2009
9:42 pm
Cards suck.
McFann ;Ô;
September 26th, 2009
9:42 pm
C’mon, Skip!!
McFann ;Ô;
September 26th, 2009
9:43 pm
Uh-oh…how did Molina get hurt???
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
9:43 pm
U. JIMENEZ for CY YOUNG.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
9:44 pm
Atta’ way ADAM. Show these shlubs how to hit.
Random
September 26th, 2009
9:44 pm
Braves4Life (September 26th, 2009 3:18 pm): “Does anyone know why Dave O’Brien is acting so arrogant? Jeez man I am sure that “Nick” (the guy you criticized) has a job where he can’t play at baseball stadiums all day. Let me apologize on his behalf: I’m sorry Dave that I am not more knowledgeable about baseball; but the blog I read’s author chooses to bash his fans rather than talk about baseball.”
Oh, I’m sure DOB was just trying to cover for me while I was away for a bit.
PS: DOB has fans?!? Talk about severe cognitive dissonance.
McFann ;Ô;
September 26th, 2009
9:46 pm
Alright, Colby…
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
9:47 pm
RANDOM:
Severe cognitive dissipation?
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
9:47 pm
C’mon Rasmus you rascal!
Is Coach and Paul Lentz the same person?
September 26th, 2009
9:48 pm
?!?!?!?!?!
abwright
September 26th, 2009
9:49 pm
For those folks winging about the sweep by Cincinatti, since August 21, Cincy is 21-10, and they’re winning tonight (22-10). The thing that really mars that number (and should infuriate Braves fans) is that, subsequent to the sweep of the Braves, the Reds were swept in four games by the Rockies.
Go figure what kind of “swing” that has been in the standings. If the Braves don’t pull this thing out, I would contend that that seven games, more than anything, made the difference in the season.
McFann ;Ô;
September 26th, 2009
9:49 pm
Dum Kopf!!!
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
9:51 pm
Nuthin’
They don’t want it.
Vinings Jim
September 26th, 2009
9:51 pm
cabravesfan sends her greetings as her tailgating activities come to a close outside the LA Coliseum…
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
9:51 pm
I love it when they dance on the sidelines. Last year they’d play Soulja Boy and Knowshon would always be doing the dance and they’d throw him on the big screen
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
9:52 pm
No, Coach and Lentz are two completely different kinds of annoyances.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
9:52 pm
What’s the score
Tomas
September 26th, 2009
9:53 pm
Cards play all or nothing defense. Wow what a play by Wainwright.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
9:54 pm
Enter your comments here
Soph
September 26th, 2009
9:55 pm
What the heck happened to UGA?
Ugh, even worse – what happened to the Cards?!
abwright
September 26th, 2009
9:56 pm
Cards 3, Rockies 3, bottom of the fifth. Man on first, no outs.
Phillies 5, Brewers 5, top of the ninth. None on, no outs.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
9:57 pm
abwright………..Peter Moylan and Garret Anderson are the only 2 people that Bobby stuck with that actually turned out to be good moves.
If you were to “add” the impact of Bobby sticking with Moylan and Garret…and “subtract” the negative impact that sticking with Jeff Bennett (until he broke his hand), Jeff Francoeur (until Frank Wren traded him), Kelly Johnson (until his injury opened the door for Prado), and Greg Norton (whom Bobby has stuck with all year long) has caused the Braves……..then I’m sure that you’ll get a “net” negative impact on the Braves of Bobby sticking with “his boys”.
I was wrong about Moylan. I admitted that at the start of the month. He’s made up for his abysmal first couple of months of the season. I still think that Moylan should have started the first part of the year on a rehab assignment in Triple A.
Zebra Club
September 26th, 2009
9:58 pm
The Cardinals suck.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
9:59 pm
Soph I thought you really died in that sky diving accident.
No need to panic…both games are tied.
Vinings Jim
September 26th, 2009
10:00 pm
Now, the final score everyone has been waiting for – William and Mary 30, Delaware 20.
Why is Paul Lentz still here?
September 26th, 2009
10:00 pm
Why?
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:01 pm
Thank you abwrite
Zebra Club
September 26th, 2009
10:02 pm
Who would you rather have, Wainwright or Jurrjens?
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
10:02 pm
Can we stop it with the whole “Garret Anderson is good” thought, please? He’s not good.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:03 pm
No, no. I survived so no need to panic. Both teams were winning earlier though. UGA, I’m fine either way – I was just surprised. Boo.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:05 pm
VJ:
I thought it was RICHMOND 38 – V.M.I. 28. The KEYDETS hung 28 on the SPIDERS d, and were tough, tougher than MIKE LONDON’s troops thought they’d be. Hopefully, a lesson learned. Stop reading you press clippings, and concentrate on my wife’s SPANISH classes, err, football.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:05 pm
P. W. Hjort…….your 9:34pm posting is making you look worse and worse.
Those 2 games that we blew against the Rockies in the 4 game series right before the All-Star Break cost us 2 games as far as being behind the Phillies is concerned.
However, those 2 games cost us 4 games in the standings with the Rockies. With those 2 losses, not only did we lose 2 games……the Rockies didnt lose 2 games. That is a NET LOSS OF 4.
Let me ask you this….lets say that it’s the beginning of the season. The Braves and Rockies start a 4 game series with 0-0 record. Obviously that means we are tied. If we split the series, then both of us would be 2-2, still tied.
However, if we sweep them (which we should have done right before the All-Star Break….if you watched those games, then you would know why)………then we would be 4-0 while the Rockies would be 0-4….which would put us 4 games ahead of them in the Wild Card Standings.
How hard is that to understand? Right now we are 3 losses behind the Rockies. If we win those 2 games we gave away…….then we would be 1 game ahead of the Rockies in the Wild Card. So knowing that, again I ask……..how is that not a 4 game swing in the Wild Card Standings?
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:06 pm
I think the UGA fans and the credibility of our institution could do without the cuts to those guys in their underwear.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:06 pm
Congrats again, VJ!
McFann ;Ô;
September 26th, 2009
10:07 pm
Anybody know what happened to Molina? There’s nothing on the Cardinals’ “Official Site”…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:08 pm
Im back….
a643dp
September 26th, 2009
10:08 pm
I think I saw TP in he Cardinals dugout something about an 85 Cardinals reunion. I think he was giving the Cardinals hitting tips.
a643dp
September 26th, 2009
10:08 pm
McFann ;Ô;,
Foul ball off knee day to day
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:09 pm
JIMENEZ at 94 pitches through 6. WAINWRIGHT at that same number through 5.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:09 pm
I hope Tebow’s okay. I want Florida to lose, but not like this.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:10 pm
P. W. Hjort………..my point all along is that we should have swept that 4 game series…….we played good enough to win all 4 games. However, Bobby Cox blew the 1st and 4th games of that series. That is why I keep insisting that we should have won all 4 games.
Also, here is another example of Bobby mismanaging a game. Who can forget Bobby bringing in Jeff Bennett in the bottom of the 9th inning of the last game of the Red Sox series? As soon as I saw Bennett trotting out there, I knew the game was not going to go to extra innings.
abwright
September 26th, 2009
10:10 pm
I think Molina was hit in the leg with a foul ball. I’m listening on radio, so I’m fuzzy on the details. He continued catching for a couple more pitches, but the Cards pulled him when he limped out to the mound to talk to Wainwright.
BTW. Rockies have a man on second with no one out in the bottom of the 6th.
abwright
September 26th, 2009
10:11 pm
Brewers just walked it off against the Phillies, 7-5.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:12 pm
Go Brew Crew!
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:12 pm
I wish I had ESPNU. These other games are really boring.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:12 pm
Hey SOPH:
What no love for the #1 ranked team in the FCS?
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:12 pm
C’mon Wainwright!
McFann ;Ô;
September 26th, 2009
10:13 pm
Thanks, a643dp and abwright! Yeah, those foul balls to the knee can’t be fun…Shin guards don’t really protect from that very well.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:13 pm
When asked about which manager he has played for was the best at managing the game as far as strategy was concerned……..Jason Marquis said “Jim Tracy and Tony LaRussa”.
What, no mention of Bobby Cox?
Vinings Jim
September 26th, 2009
10:13 pm
richbrave – I was shocked when I saw that score. We have ‘Nova next week – they rang up 56 points today.
abwright
September 26th, 2009
10:14 pm
Cards wriggle out of the sixth without giving up a run.
Top of the seventh, 3-3 score.
ChurchMan
September 26th, 2009
10:14 pm
at least the Braves are gaining on someone with these wins, Philly lost!
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
10:14 pm
Look at those Rockies. Can’t score with a leadoff double. Just don’t have that “sense of urgency” or that “killer instinct.”
They’re toast. Braves 2009! Woooo!
(Knock on wood)
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:15 pm
Philly lost!
That boat sailed a long time ago.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:15 pm
I’m starting to wish I didn’t have ESPNU right now
Vinings Jim
September 26th, 2009
10:15 pm
Larue!
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:15 pm
lol richbrave, congrats your team too.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:15 pm
VJ:
Home or away? They can be tough on the main-line.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:15 pm
YEEEEEEEEEES!
abwright
September 26th, 2009
10:15 pm
Jason Larue just unties the game with a lead off home. Cards lead 4-3.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
10:16 pm
Did y’all see that? Jimenez SUCKSSSS.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:16 pm
Steve from OH………I never said that Garret was good. He’s been decent for us. Given what we are paying him ($2.5 mil)……he’s been a bargain compared to the $2.825 mil that we are paying Kelly Johnson.
Meanwhile…………….YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Homer by LaRue for the Cards…….4-3 top of the 7th.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:16 pm
Cards up 4 – 3
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:16 pm
Wait, Cards just took the lead? I think…
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:16 pm
SOPH:
All is forgiven. Go thou and sin no more.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:17 pm
Ok, I was so late. Thanks, yahoo.
Why is Paul Lentz still here?
September 26th, 2009
10:18 pm
If someone can answer that question, then I’ll give them a pony.
abwright
September 26th, 2009
10:18 pm
Florida beat the Mets, 9-6. Pesky Fish won’t go away.
Vinings Jim
September 26th, 2009
10:18 pm
richbrave – in Philly…
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
10:18 pm
Didn’t Jason Marquis throw a tantrum about being sent to the bullpen and then traded? I don’t think anyone really cares what Marquis has to say.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:18 pm
Steve from OH:
So your vote for JIMENEZ in the CY YOUNG is out?
McFann ;Ô;
September 26th, 2009
10:18 pm
Whoo-hoo!
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:19 pm
I appreciate your kindness, richbrave. I’ll never make that mistake again.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:19 pm
You’re killin us Joe…
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:19 pm
VJ:
I believe we get them here this year. Good luck up there. You’ll need it.
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
10:20 pm
Soph –
They did indeed, but my Dawgs are trying to give this one away…..dagnabbit!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:20 pm
Wainwright doubles again!!
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:21 pm
SOPH:
Forgot to note that I remember that as a line from WALL STREET.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:22 pm
No good!! Still tie ballgame
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
10:22 pm
richbrave–haven’t really given it any thought outside of Greinke in the AL. But probably not.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
10:23 pm
Wainwright hits sbetter than Norton
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:23 pm
While Matt Stairs has struggled with the average this year pinch hitting……he does have 5 homers and 17 RBIs………with 4 pinch hit homers. Plus Stairs has 22 walks….vs. Norton’s 18.
Stairs’ low average can be tolerated because of his threat to hit the long ball. The 4 pinch hit homers are a testament to that. However, Greg Norton couldnt hit his way our of a paper bag.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:23 pm
SCHUMAKER’s batting .305. He’s un-horrible.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
10:24 pm
If everything works out for the Braves, anyway Vazquez gets serious consideration for the CY YOUNG
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:24 pm
Rob from SC………….Rick Camp hits better than Greg Norton.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:24 pm
No good!! Still tie ballgame
Congratulations.
rolltide1
September 26th, 2009
10:24 pm
cards need 6 big outs to close the deal
SRF
September 26th, 2009
10:25 pm
jeffrey_d – is your picture on ESPNU really grainy ? Not sure if my problem is ESPNU or Dish
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:26 pm
I’ve got it. In home games when NORTON comes up to pinch-hit, folks should break out paper-bags and put them on over their faces ala the NEW ORLEANS AINT’S.
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
10:26 pm
How hard is that to understand? Right now we are 3 losses behind the Rockies. If we win those 2 games we gave away…….then we would be 1 game ahead of the Rockies in the Wild Card. So knowing that, again I ask……..how is that not a 4 game swing in the Wild Card Standings?
Again, you’re comparing the two games we lost to a what if scenario had we won when really, you need to be comparing it to where we were. Say the two games of the series are rained out and they’re were to be played this afternoon before the Rockies played. The Braves would be 84-68 and the Rockies would be 85-67. A 1-game deficit. Then, the Braves lose both of the games. They’re 84-70 and the Rockies are 87-67. A 3-game deficit. I get what you’re saying, I really do. You’re saying that if the Braves win those two games, they’re 86-68 and the Rockies are 85-69, a 1-game lead for the Braves. But that’s hypothetical and doesn’t represent a “swing in the standings”, it represents a “swing in the what could have been standings”. I don’t find that productive.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:26 pm
Paul Pentz,
Yoko Ono’s got more hits than Norton…
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
10:26 pm
A.J. Green!!!
That is all.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
10:26 pm
Vazquez should be the Cy Young winner
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:26 pm
SRF – No, the picture is fine for me.
Soph – Thanks…can’t tell if that’s legit or not.
AJ Green – You are incredible!
ChurchMan
September 26th, 2009
10:27 pm
If the Braves win out .. don’t lose another game the rest of the regular season … they deserve to go to the playoffs.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
10:27 pm
Uh-oh guys, PL had a brainwave! Greg Norton sucks, you say? No way!
Sounds like we got the next Branch Rickey on our hands. What an astounding synthesis of several complex baseball ideas!
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:27 pm
What is LaRussa thinking? Leaving Wainright despite already throwing 104 pitches going into the 7th inning.
Bobby Cox would have taken him out. That is why LaRussa is the better manager.
Jimmy Joe
September 26th, 2009
10:27 pm
Okay! Braves are making progress. 7 more outs!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:27 pm
back to back great defensive plays
Go Cardinals!!
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:28 pm
Wainwright starts off the seventh with 104 pitches to his credit. One more full inning likely.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:28 pm
Hey now, that congrats was from the bottom of my heart. 110% legit.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:29 pm
It had the same feel as McFann’s “Whoopee.” (or whatever she said) the other night.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
10:29 pm
richbrave–I think that Carpenter, Vazquez and Lincecum should all get long looks. Wainwright probably as well will get a good long look from voters b/c of his great W/L record.
Gun to my head, I tenatively say Lincecum. But I can be persuaded. No clear-cut answer.
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
10:29 pm
My “Dixie” likes what she sees so far.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m46/mixineer/Dixie.jpg
lexbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:29 pm
wow..if the st. louis score holds its crazy to think the braves could have been 1.5 games out had they not lost in the bottom of the 9th last night…i swear if the season was a week longer i’d say the braves had a legit shot at the playoffs..and being the hottest team on the planet right now if they squeeked in they might have a chase at a rockiesque run to the championship….
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:29 pm
Oh please don’t miss this….
Cos
September 26th, 2009
10:30 pm
Paul Lentz seems to me to be an extremely knowledgeable individual and tells stuff as they are. I dont know why you folks have been picking on him. I have read all his comments today and he is spot on with every one of them. Get a life folks, without Paul Lentz this blog is pretty useless.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:30 pm
McFann’s whoopie was fully legit as well. No more celebratory slang for you.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:31 pm
I have read all his comments today
Bless your soul. You must’ve just finished.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:31 pm
P. W. Hjort………Regardless, those 2 losses to the Rockies are really critical right now. Instead of having to play good ball down the stretch to get into the playoffs……..we have to play GREAT BALL down the stretch to even have a chance to make the playoffs.
I’m just saying that if Bobby Cox did a better job of managing (and of not standing by Greg Norton as a pinch hitter)……..then the Braves would have a much better record than we do now. Instead, we have to rely on help from others.
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
10:31 pm
Dawgs Win. Braves Win. Life is good……
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:31 pm
I actually caught the end on ESPNews. Congrats, to all the Dawgs on here.
Mixxo – Dixie’s a cutie!
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:32 pm
Walkoff FG! Not a pretty win but it’s a win!
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
10:32 pm
Yeah baby!!!!!
What a game!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:32 pm
Go Adam!
Do dit do dup DO!
Go Adam!
Do dit dut DO
Your a one and only pitcher!
With a one and only taste! (Giggidy!)
I like the things you do because your great!
Adam Wainwright is more than good, He’s great!
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:32 pm
110 through seven. Does Wainwright come up in the top of the eighth? We’ll see. If he does I’ll be a happy man.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:32 pm
ChurchMan……deserve aint got nothing to do with it. We could very well win out and still miss the playoffs.
However, if we do win out, I feel that we will get in. We just need some help for other teams to beat the Rockies.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
10:33 pm
Paul Lentz
Every team has multiple games they shoulld have won during the year that they don’t. Just enjoy the way we are playing.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:33 pm
Dixie’s a cutie!
And Joe Cox isn’t?
http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/Player/photo/COX,JOE.JPG
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:34 pm
When was the last time Albert Pujols walked?
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
10:34 pm
Soph –
Thanks Sophie, she’s a real sweetheart too, lovable as all get out. From genuine Ugga stock too.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:35 pm
I wonder what the Braves are talking about during dinner right now….
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:35 pm
lol oh wait…I assumed Dixie was a player
Wayne in Utah
September 26th, 2009
10:35 pm
Has their ever been a question that Paul Dunce doesn’t like Greg Norton or Bobby Cox.
I think Norton is having a terrible year. I love Bobby Cox. I think alike with Paul 50% of the time……scary as hell!
PS: Have we EVER heard anybody say Bobby is a great tactician??? I don’t think I have EVER heard anybody make that statement.
But, is it just pure dumb luck that Javier Vazquez is having a career year, THIS year? Did Jared Wright and John Burkett (and others I am too lazy to look up or can’t remember right at this moment) have career years when they came to Atlanta???
Is there something in the water down there in Atlanta? Or maybe, I shudder to mention it, could it be, maybe, just maybe, Bobby Cox is the type of manager that gets the most out of some players??????? Nah, could’t be.
Almost everybody (outside of this blog) thinks Bobby is an outstanding manager, and headed for the Hall of Fame. What does that have to say about you idiots who continue to harp on him????
Just sayin’
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:36 pm
And Joe Cox isn’t?
No comment. I don’t want to offend the Dawgs on here.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:37 pm
Pinch running for Lugo??
Thats as questionable as Soriano coming out today…
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:37 pm
Cos…………..while I appreciate your kind words in your 10:30pm posting, I wouldnt go as far as say that this blog is “lifeless” without me, lol.
To be honest, I enjoy a good debate. While challenging at times, I feel that having to defend your position on any subject matter is a good thing that should be welcomed by others. I dont take it as a personal insult when someone challenges my view on something. Debate can be a healthy thing.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:37 pm
Hey why’s the pitcher up? Hitting pretty good though – .230.
WillinVa
September 26th, 2009
10:38 pm
Wainwright coming out for the 8th
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
10:38 pm
Nicely stated Wayne in Utah…..
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:39 pm
Wainwright is coming out in the 8th??
Talk about no faith in your bullpen…
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:40 pm
Dixie the dog, jeffrey. Duh!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:40 pm
STRIKE THREE CALLED!!!!
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:41 pm
Yorvit stole Yunel’s music!
ChurchMan
September 26th, 2009
10:41 pm
“Thats as questionable as Soriano coming out today…”
I didn’t mind him coming out to pitch to one guy today. Had he not pitched today that would have been 3 days without pitching and a well rested Soriano pitching in a close game bothers me almost as much as a Soriano who has pitched in 3 straight games.
With Lowe pitching tomorrow, nothing is ever assured with him and Soriano might be needed to lock down a close game. So him getting in a little bit of in-game work is good.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:41 pm
Rob from SC………..as I stated before, I know that all teams lose games they should win during a season. However, what gets me is obvious instances of Bobby Cox mismanaging the Braves. From being loyal to BUMS who SUCK A$$……….to misusing the bullpen…..to having Matt Diaz come in and “pinch bunt” in a game against Chicago (instead of using Javier Vazquez or Jair Jurrjens to pinch bunt)………….to taking out Tommy Hanson after cruising through 8 innings against Houston, ahead 1-0…………that is where I feel that my criticisms are justified.
Cos
September 26th, 2009
10:42 pm
Paul Lentz , thanks for that very diplomatic answer. Keep contributing your comments in this place that we could savour.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:42 pm
I got the hint when Mixxo called Dixie a “sweetheart”
Don’t think I’d ever call Joe Cox that.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
10:42 pm
Storyline of 2010 season: “Wainwright mysteriously ineffective.”
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:42 pm
Go BOOM BOOM!
Everybody say Hey-yo!
HEY-YO!
Tomas
September 26th, 2009
10:42 pm
Why Larrusa is making Wainwright throw 120 pitches when he’s already gone 7 innings and isn;t exactly cruising at a time where they’ve practically clinched is illogical.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:42 pm
WAYNE, WAYNE what you been smokin’ dude? LOL. BC’s frayed a bit this year in bull-pen management and sticking with players he trusts, but IMO he looks at it as giving them a chance to succeed, or to redeem themselves. Some do well in that environment and some don’t. It’s cool.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
10:43 pm
he was out
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:43 pm
UGH!!
Good job Yadi!!
To Bad…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:44 pm
Those mans lip consume 70% of his face….
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
10:45 pm
Paul Lentz
I got you. I am not a huge Cox fan myself. Just have to take the good with the bad. We made a great improvement from last year. Keep the pitching, call up Heyward, and get a bat and lets see what happens in 10
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:45 pm
Steve from OH…………..Storyline of 2010 season: “Greg Norton re-signs with the Braves”.
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
10:45 pm
If someone can answer that question, then I’ll give them a pony.
The question is not about why Lentz is still here. If he bothers you so much, the question is, why are you still here? If you’re a masochist, I’ll completely understand.
Remember, this is a public forum.
ssiscribe
September 26th, 2009
10:45 pm
Wow … looked like the Cards had picked EY Jr. off first.
Runner on first, one out, bottom eighth, 4-3 Cards.
–30–
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
10:46 pm
Eric Young can really run
Cos
September 26th, 2009
10:46 pm
Paul Lentz is MVP of this blog !!!!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:48 pm
THATS BS!!! HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN OUT!!!
keylargo
September 26th, 2009
10:48 pm
Yoko Ono’s got more hits than Norton… Yeah, but Norton has a better voice.
Jimmy Joe
September 26th, 2009
10:48 pm
LaRussa is blowing it!!!
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:48 pm
Yahoo’s slow. How many outs?
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:49 pm
Remember, this is a public forum.
Yeah, you can’t get kicked off for being stupid or annoying.
Although Lentz did get kicked off once after he went psycho one night.
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
10:49 pm
Oh, and I want that pony. Just put it in the mail, mmk?
Anonymous Caller
September 26th, 2009
10:49 pm
Jesuschrist get him out Tony..
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:49 pm
Yahoo’s up to speed…2 on, one out.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:49 pm
Rob from SC……….do you really think that Bobby Cox is primarily responsible for the Braves improvement this season? If the Braves had a manager who wasnt afraid of benching BUMS who SUCK A$$ (instead of having his hand forced by injuries, trades, etc)………….then we would have already clinched a playoff spot by now.
Again, the Braves are still in contention DESPITE Bobby Cox, not because of him. Frank Wren did a fantastic job of remaking the roster and Bobby Cox still found a way to mismanage this team for a good part of the season.
The way we are playing now should have been evident earlier in the season. Bobby Cox held this Braves team back by not benching the BUMS who made our offense stall in quicksand.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:49 pm
one out soph
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
10:50 pm
Although Lentz did get kicked off once after he went psycho one night.
Which time?
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
10:50 pm
Although Lentz did get kicked off once after he went psycho one night
He did. And he has yet to apologize to a certain blogger for his actions that night as well.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:50 pm
2 outs!!!!
ssiscribe
September 26th, 2009
10:51 pm
YES! One more out to go in the eighth.
Giambi coming up for the Rox. COME ON AW!!
–30–
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:51 pm
Come on, Adam! One mo’.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:52 pm
Come on LaRUSSA. You sucked as a RICHMOND BRAVES SS and you’re killing WAINWRIGHT. If the BRAVES get into the play-offs and draw St. LOUIS, I would be making all their starters work like crazy in the early innings. TONY L. must hate his bull-pen.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
10:52 pm
Paul Lentz
No! I think Frank Wren is 100% the reason why we have improved this season. He didn’t trade any of our top prospects and made our rotation the best in the Major Leagues.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:52 pm
LaRussa putting his rep on the line here….
Jimmy Joe
September 26th, 2009
10:52 pm
Uh oh. The Giambino…..
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:52 pm
I know he’s gone psycho more than once (usually he gets mad when people gets his name wrong). But this was the time he went postal. Nothing was off limits.
And yes, he did say something incredibly distasteful to Mitchie-san (sp?)
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
10:52 pm
Why is
CoxLaRussa not getting the lefty? The Cards are winning in spite of him, in my expert and genius opinion.Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:52 pm
I give LaRussa credit, he’s showing a lot of faith in a pitcher who has earned it this year. 18 wins this season can do that for a pitcher.
LaRussa is definitely going “against the book”. Just imagine if LaRussa was the Braves manager?
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:53 pm
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS…………..Big time pitch there by Wainright……………………………
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
10:53 pm
Adam Wainwright will always be a BRAVE in my heart
CameronC
September 26th, 2009
10:53 pm
I think the momentum just shifted the cardinals way…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:53 pm
STRIKE THREE CALLED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ssiscribe
September 26th, 2009
10:53 pm
ATTA BOY ADAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on to the ninth.
The SSI and all of Braves Nation cheers!
–30–
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
September 26th, 2009
10:53 pm
3 more outs Cards! 2 back & then we’re rollin… man, I’m getting excited.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:54 pm
Fumanchu strikes out
abwright
September 26th, 2009
10:54 pm
Wainwright staggers through the eighth with a strike-out of Giambi.
Cards have three more outs to get to clinch the Central and to shrink Colorado’s WC lead to 2 games in the loss column.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:54 pm
Yay! I heart you, Adam Wainwright!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
10:54 pm
Why is Cox LaRussa not getting the lefty? The Cards are winning in spite of him, in my expert and genius opinion.
Shut up…
glord1
September 26th, 2009
10:54 pm
Wainwright is a freakin horse. Its nice to see Wainwright pitching for the Braves again tonight. He may win the Cy tonight.
Mark in PA
September 26th, 2009
10:55 pm
I am lovin’ the Cards right now! Wainright K’s Giambi with two on in the 8th to hold the lead!
SRF
September 26th, 2009
10:55 pm
that was a great Norton by Giambi there….
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
10:55 pm
All I can say that if Lowe loses tomorrow, he is going to need a restraining order
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:56 pm
Rob from SC………….According to some on here back in June…..Frank Wren gave up “the farm” in the McLouth trade. Charlie Morton and Gorkys Hernandez are supposed to be upcoming All-Stars right?
southern hope
September 26th, 2009
10:56 pm
I can’t believe I’m in my living room, jumping up & down,,,,because the *cardinals* just struck out another team. (is this what making September “meaningful” does to fans?)
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:56 pm
FRANK’s been delivering the goods. Hope he signs up the right ones for next year and goes outside for one big bat. That new player can take GREG NORTON’s spot. KJ looks like he’s vying for it now. What’s he hitting as a pinch-hitter? Like .300 isn’t it?
CameronC
September 26th, 2009
10:56 pm
I dont see why the Braves cant win on out, I think the Marlins are out and they know it therefor they arnt going to play AS HARD as they would. And I think the nationals at the end will just play to get this season over. I think if the Cards win tonight and tomorrow, the Rockies will be crused and lose 2 of 3 vs the Brewers and Dodgers will murder them, I think we got this.. BELIEVE!!!! and praying wont hurt.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
10:56 pm
No way you can compare Giambi and Norton. Giambi has 50 RBIs. Norton has 6. Where would we be without those 6 RBIs?
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
10:57 pm
jeffrey d………….dude attacked me that night. I attacked him back. Just because someone serves in the military does not mean that they are immune from personal attacks……particularly when they attack others.
I will not apologize to him. Simple as that.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:57 pm
Hey PAUL LENTZ:
I cut you some slack on here, but don’t be doggin’ out my boy MORTON.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
10:57 pm
southern hope–yep! Glad that we’re actually relevant this year. Hoping for the best going forward…
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
10:58 pm
Extremely interested to watch Smoltz pitch tomorrow with the division clinched (if they win tonight). He is really bitter towards the Braves. I can only imagine what will be going through his mind. It would be a big F U to Frank Wren if he loses.
rolltide1
September 26th, 2009
10:58 pm
this time i’m sure the cards have ONLY three outs to close out the rocks tonight, geez im buzzed, haha …
p.s.
dawgs on cardiac areest watch …haha
CameronC
September 26th, 2009
10:58 pm
Ryan doubles.. insurance wouldnt hurt
abwright
September 26th, 2009
10:59 pm
Mark Derosa, another former Brave, doubles with 2 out in the ninth. Let’s get a little insurance, Cards.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
10:59 pm
Cameron C:
My take on the MARLINS is the reverse. I think they’ll be surly and spoling for a fight. They can’t wait to rain on our parade.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
10:59 pm
Oh boy. I think it’s gonna get ugly on here soon.
abwright
September 26th, 2009
11:00 pm
Oops. That was Ryan not Derosa.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
11:00 pm
If Wainwright doesn’t get laid tonight…..
CameronC
September 26th, 2009
11:00 pm
Ryan doubles, not DeRosa
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
11:00 pm
People get “attacked” (I can put that in quotes becuase it’s something you said) on here all the time. But I have NEVER seen someone lose it like you did that one night. It wasn’t just Mitchie. You were goin off on urr-verybody that night
glord1
September 26th, 2009
11:00 pm
I can tell you the Braves front office really liked Morton and believe he will become a good major league starter.
Mark
September 26th, 2009
11:00 pm
Rob–That’s a ridiculous comment…You really think Smoltz is gonna try and stick it to the Braves by throwing a game when they are still in contention for the league’s best record? I mean, really?
CameronC
September 26th, 2009
11:01 pm
HOMERUN LUDWICK!!! 6-3 CARDS
glord1
September 26th, 2009
11:01 pm
Yee freakin hawwwwwwww.
Tomas
September 26th, 2009
11:01 pm
Yes Ryan Ludwick thank you.
Vinings Jim
September 26th, 2009
11:01 pm
That helps a lot!
abwright
September 26th, 2009
11:01 pm
2 run HR by Ludwick. 6-3 cardinals.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
11:01 pm
6-3 Cards! It just went from ugly to pretty on here
Soph
September 26th, 2009
11:01 pm
Yup, richbrave – I think you’re right about the Marlins. They’ll definitely put up a fight IMO.
WillinVa
September 26th, 2009
11:01 pm
That will do
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
11:01 pm
LUDWICK 2 RUN HR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nelson S.
September 26th, 2009
11:01 pm
GO CARDS!!!!!
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
11:01 pm
Is there a choking noise coming from Colorado? I need Anders to verify what that noise is.
OptimisticInTexas
September 26th, 2009
11:01 pm
Hell Yeah!!!
Soph
September 26th, 2009
11:01 pm
See! Yahoo is slow. It still has it 4-3.
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
September 26th, 2009
11:01 pm
Ludwick– thank you very much.
Furman Bitcher
September 26th, 2009
11:02 pm
its getting fun
Doc Holiday
September 26th, 2009
11:02 pm
Man oh man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Playoffs here we come………………
2 back in the loss column.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
11:02 pm
MAN he got ALL of that ball!
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
11:02 pm
Steve from OH………I feel that in today’s game, many managers “coddle” their pitchers. 120-125 pitches is not “too many” pitches for a pitcher to throw in a game. I would much rather see a starting pitcher want to go as far as he can in a game.
Wrainwright isnt a rookie. He’s shown that he’s a workhorse. LaRussa simply managed his A$$ off that inning. While most managers would have brought in the lefty Miller to pitch to Giambi……….LaRussa accessed the situation and felt that Wrainwright was his best option.
Meanwhile……….YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big time pinch hit homer there by Ludwick.
Oh how the Braves can only dream of having a pinch hitter who can hit homers……….well, we did have a 3 run pinch jack from Brooks Conrad, which helped us beat Washington earlier this year.
3 more outs by the Cardinals, and we’ll be 2 games out in the loss column.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
11:02 pm
urr-verybody? I like that jeffrey.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
11:02 pm
glord1
Morton ha the stuff, but does he have enough between the ears. He seems to get rattled easily. Jo Jo Reyes like
ncgary
September 26th, 2009
11:03 pm
st louee just scored 2 in top of 9th lead by 3 over rocks
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
11:03 pm
How sweet was that!!!!!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
11:03 pm
2 point 5!
2 point 5!
2 point 5!
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
11:03 pm
I hear ya Soph….this is the first time I’ve been able to watch the Rockies play. Every other night the past few days I just had to keep refreshing on Yahoo. They seem to get slower late in the game for some reason.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
11:03 pm
glord–I still like Morton too. Don’t know if he’ll ever be “good” in a #2 starter sense, but I think he’ll stick around in somebody’s rotation for a while barring injury. Can’t say I’m nearly as high on Gorkys. 4th OF IMO.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
11:03 pm
richbrave……….you’re killing me with your support of Charlie Morton. Dude’s a BUM who SUCKS A$$.
He reminds me of Pete Smith. Decent arm but cant pitch.
Mark
September 26th, 2009
11:04 pm
You people from ATL better fill up the Ted this week…I don’t care if it’s football season and school is back in…We’ve got a pennant race…
Runnin
September 26th, 2009
11:04 pm
Ludwig Von Homruntovan
rolltide1
September 26th, 2009
11:04 pm
rock on CARDS !!
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
11:04 pm
Thanks…it took me a few times to spell it
Marginal Cardinal
September 26th, 2009
11:04 pm
HOW BOUT DEM CARDS!
brent a.
September 26th, 2009
11:05 pm
This is great.
Hopefully, the Cards won’t celebrate too much tonight, and will come back and find a way to win another tomorrow.
Go Braves!
Mark
September 26th, 2009
11:05 pm
Rob from SC–I don’t think you have it between the ears either if you think Smoltz is gonna throw the game tomorrow just to stick it to the Braves…
Soph
September 26th, 2009
11:06 pm
Ok, you guys have to update me on each play. Thank you.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
11:06 pm
PAUL LENTZ:
Exactly my point about LaRUSSA. He considered his started the BEST option in that circumstance. What’s the CARDS bull-pen like anyway? And BTW, he was not good while here as a player.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
11:06 pm
cheap hits
WillinVa
September 26th, 2009
11:07 pm
Franklin going to make this interesting
BTW Lentz that pinch hit homer was by a regular starting outfielder so can’t really compare him to Norton no matter how much he sucks
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
11:08 pm
At best, Charlie Morton will be a 5th starter/spot starter/long relief type. I was simply AMAZED that Frank Wren was able to give up garbage to get a good centerfielder/lead-off type hitter with some pop in his bat with a VERY PAYROLL FRIENDLY contract.
We will not miss Morton at all.
Vinings Jim
September 26th, 2009
11:08 pm
Soph – single off pitcher’s foot to leadoff
glord1
September 26th, 2009
11:08 pm
Steve – I am not one of these guys that says I know a guy that knows a guy ……. But I was told by someone that inside the Braves that they projected Morton as a #3 started and was the key piece in the Mclouth trade.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
11:08 pm
Are we really arguing over Charlie Morton?
Hey, let’s fight over maple/ash bats next!
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
11:09 pm
I need Anders to verify what that noise is. Rob from SC
Should we start a man-hunt for Anders?
Mark
September 26th, 2009
11:09 pm
So glord—Sounds like you are saying you are the guy that knows a guy…
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
11:09 pm
Boy, GONZALEZ killed numerous worms and blades of infield grass on that one.
brian
September 26th, 2009
11:09 pm
I am not going to celebrate the Cardinals until this game is over. There is also another game tomorrow for the braves and for the Cards.
Already one on base for the Rox
rolltide1
September 26th, 2009
11:09 pm
let’s go cards …can’t let this one get away …
Soph
September 26th, 2009
11:09 pm
Hey, let’s fight over maple/ash bats next!
Personally, I like the pink bats they used for Mother’s Day. But, that’s just me.
CameronC
September 26th, 2009
11:09 pm
Smith pops up to 2B. 1 on 1 out
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
11:09 pm
glord–sure, I believe you. Got no reason not to. CM’s got the stuff. Just needs a little more experience.
Vinings Jim
September 26th, 2009
11:09 pm
Pop out
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
11:10 pm
1on 1 out for Col
ssiscribe
September 26th, 2009
11:10 pm
That’s one!!
I smell 2.5 games outta this thing
–30–
rolltide1
September 26th, 2009
11:10 pm
one down …helton up …scary
brian
September 26th, 2009
11:10 pm
how about a double play here to end the game
Anonymous Caller
September 26th, 2009
11:10 pm
Dos mas cmon!!
Mark
September 26th, 2009
11:11 pm
Penn State about to go down…and Notre Dame…What a great sports day…
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
11:11 pm
I really like the pink bats/arm bands for Mother’s Day too. It’s a real nice tribute for a good cause.
I’ll bet Lentz is against it.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
11:11 pm
Well PAUL since its you, I’ll file that comment in it’s appropriate file.
ssiscribe
September 26th, 2009
11:12 pm
fudge … tying run at the plate.
–30–
Mark
September 26th, 2009
11:12 pm
Tying run comes up…1 out…
glord1
September 26th, 2009
11:12 pm
Mark- something like that. What I am saying is that I was told that both the Braves and the Bucs thought Morton had that kind of potential and the Bucs really liked him. He was going to be part of the Bay trade.
brian
September 26th, 2009
11:12 pm
tying run to the plate
CameronC
September 26th, 2009
11:12 pm
Todd Helton Walks, 1 Out, 2 On… Tulowitzki is up as the tieing run.
Jimmy Joe
September 26th, 2009
11:12 pm
I really like the pink bats/arm bands for Mother’s Day too. It’s a real nice tribute for a good cause.
I’ll bet Lentz is against it.
That was funny.
David..(Athens, AL)
September 26th, 2009
11:12 pm
oh no …. two on for Rockies
OptimisticInTexas
September 26th, 2009
11:12 pm
This is freakin intense, and our team isn’t even playing!!!
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
11:13 pm
Come on CARDS GET THE DAMM DP
Gil In Mechanicsville
September 26th, 2009
11:13 pm
Cards bullpen is why they can be had…
rolltide1
September 26th, 2009
11:13 pm
da@n walked him …2 on 1 out
ssiscribe
September 26th, 2009
11:13 pm
C’mon Cards, double-play ball.
God, I LOVE baseball when it’s late September and it MEANS something for the Braves.
–30–
Goldenglove002
September 26th, 2009
11:13 pm
crap, c’mon Franklin
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
11:13 pm
richbrave……I could care less what type of player LaRussa was. He’s a freaking manager now. Dude simply manages his A$$ off.
In the 1991 play-off series against the Pirates, Jim Leyland out managed Bobby the first 5 games of that series. However when you have Steve Avery and John Smoltz pitch back to back shutouts in Games 6&7……..that can overcome pretty much any deficiency a manager brings.
In 1996, LaRussa out managed Bobby the first 4 games of that series. However, Maddux, Smoltz, and Glavine were dominating in Games 5,6, & 7 to send the Braves to the World Series.
My point all along has been……..when has Bobby Cox managed an inning like LaRussa did in that bottom of the 8th inning? Certainly not at any time this year. Bobby either manages “by the book”……..or by sticking with his favorite players.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
11:13 pm
Why did Charlie Weiss pull Claussen earlier for another QB
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
11:13 pm
O.K. let’s fight!!!! The bugs are killing all the Northern ASH. We’ve gotta’ use MAPLE. We have no choice.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
11:13 pm
Dammit, Franklin. End it…now! I command you.
Anonymous Caller
September 26th, 2009
11:14 pm
Oy Vey!!! Cmon Franklin
Soph
September 26th, 2009
11:14 pm
I can’t stand Claussen (sP?). He’s on my list.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
11:14 pm
That massive goatee’s gotta be good for something
glord1
September 26th, 2009
11:14 pm
Cmon Franklin. Man Tulo scares me is this ballpark.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
11:15 pm
WillinVa…………I know that Ludwick is a regular.
How about comparing Norton to Matt Stairs? While Stairs is batting .202…he does have 4 pinch hit homers this season. Norton? A big ZERO.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
11:15 pm
The Bay trade…it was Locke, Morton, Concepcion Rodriguez and someone else (can’t remember who), wasn’t it?
Kinda tells you what the Bucs think of Jeff and Charlie…
Mark
September 26th, 2009
11:15 pm
I’ve already let it become 2.5 games in my mind…They better not blow it now!
s walker
September 26th, 2009
11:15 pm
Braves Challenge …. I am an out of town Braves fan that only can make it to one or two games a year. It is soooo disappointing to see soooo many empty seats at Turner Field … I challege all you local fans to be at the games next week and fill those seats up and cheer these Braves into the playoffs.
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
11:16 pm
1st and 3rd 2out
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
11:16 pm
Franklin gets out Tulo…
ssiscribe
September 26th, 2009
11:16 pm
That’s two!
–30–
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
11:16 pm
FC, runners at the corners, 2 out.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
11:16 pm
PAUL LENTZ:
I don’t care what kind of manager La RUSSA is. He sucked as a player and team-mate. Them’s fightin’ words. Hey sscribe, put a -30- on this guy and finish him off will you!!!!
CameronC
September 26th, 2009
11:16 pm
Troy Tulowitzki hits into a force out. Runners on 1st and 3rd. 2 OUT! Ian Stewart up.
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
11:16 pm
Not sold on Locke at all
WillinVa
September 26th, 2009
11:16 pm
Rob he does have turf toe don’t know if thats why he got pulled but I know there were unsure if he would be alright for the entire game
rolltide1
September 26th, 2009
11:16 pm
damn penn st and ND really suck …hahaha
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
11:16 pm
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
11:08 pm
Are we really arguing over Charlie Morton?
AndyC
September 26th, 2009
11:17 pm
The Cards are doing us a solid tonight. You know, I am starting to believe the Braves have a shot at this. I think the series against Florida is going to be huge. I think sweeping the remaining 4 games from the Nats is possible because right now they are the worst team I have seen in quite a while but the Marlins are a very good team. Taking 2 of 3 from them is crucial,
southern hope
September 26th, 2009
11:17 pm
Mark, it’s 2.5 in my head too!
Mark
September 26th, 2009
11:17 pm
Bama sucks too…War Eagle…
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
11:17 pm
yesssssssssssssssssssss
glord1
September 26th, 2009
11:17 pm
Steve – Maybe but it also tells you the Bucs liked Locke and Morton alot to ask for them twice.
CameronC
September 26th, 2009
11:17 pm
Tulo takes 2nd on fielder indefference, And Stewart ground out. GAME OVER
Vinings Jim
September 26th, 2009
11:17 pm
2.5!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
11:17 pm
2 point 5!
WillinVa
September 26th, 2009
11:17 pm
Game over woohoo
rolltide1
September 26th, 2009
11:17 pm
YES !!!!
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
11:17 pm
Ballgame! We’re 2.5 out!
And the Cards seem really happy for us!
glord
September 26th, 2009
11:18 pm
Lugo almost threw that away.
Gil In Mechanicsville
September 26th, 2009
11:18 pm
Whew… Braves 2 1/2 back with 8 to go
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
11:18 pm
glord1………..whoever your “source” is on Charlie Morton being projected as a #3 starter is being overly optimistic. Dude’s a BUM. Simple as that.
While there is a chance that he can develop at the ML level with the Pirates……the Braves simply could not afford to let him SUCK A$$ at the ML level for a couple of years while he learns how to pitch. We are trying to win games NOW.
Meanwhile……..YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 out in the loss column.
ssiscribe
September 26th, 2009
11:18 pm
YES!!!!!! 2.5 out!
Adam gets his 19th!!!
Cards clinch.
It’s on, Braves Nation!!!!!!!!!!
–30–
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
11:18 pm
Mark
Might have spoken a little soon on the ND game
Soph
September 26th, 2009
11:18 pm
Mixxo, don’t laugh at his jokes. He thinks Joe Cox is cuter than Dixie.
southern hope
September 26th, 2009
11:18 pm
thank god!!!!!!!
Efrim
September 26th, 2009
11:18 pm
Not sold on Locke at all
Rob from SC, he does still keep the ball in the ballpark and on the ground. I still like him, despite the down year.
Goldenglove002
September 26th, 2009
11:18 pm
yes!! Cardinals Win! 2.5!
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
11:18 pm
I think next year will be very telling about what kind of a prospect Locke is, Rob. I know a lot of teams inquired on him last offseason (per Buster or one of them ESPN writers) and Pittsburgh really likes him…gotta count for something.
OptimisticInTexas
September 26th, 2009
11:19 pm
Wow, what a rollercoaster of a season, and I am loving every bit of it!!!
glord
September 26th, 2009
11:19 pm
Man the Bravos have a real shot now.
Mark
September 26th, 2009
11:19 pm
ND sucks no matter how this game ends, and they always will…It’s Purdue!
Soph
September 26th, 2009
11:19 pm
Thank you, Cardinals. I guess I won’t hate you guys tonight. Just this one night! And, maybe tomorrow if you beat the Rockies again.
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
11:19 pm
Wow! LENTZ you beat the band. Have a good night, and NYTOL.
Furman Bitcher
September 26th, 2009
11:19 pm
We get 1 out in the loss colmn by start of mondays game and it is going to be very very interesting
Efrim
September 26th, 2009
11:20 pm
2 back in the loss column with 8 games to go. Go Braves!
Believe
September 26th, 2009
11:20 pm
Two.
Point.
Five.
Win or lose. I’m proud of this team.
Johninnc
September 26th, 2009
11:20 pm
believe baby believe .Next week the Rockies will watch the Playoff from home.Let’s go Braves woooot
Rob from SC
September 26th, 2009
11:20 pm
Pittsburgh really likes him…gotta count for something.
Not much the last 15 years lol
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
11:21 pm
Steve from OH………the Pirates arent exactly the best evaluaters when it comes to trading good players for prospects. They basically gave away Aramis Ramarez, Jason Bay, and Xavier Nady for BUMS. What makes you think that what we gave up for McLouth is going to be any different?
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
11:21 pm
They just showed a Boog and Joe call on MLBN (the Pete Orr spike)
Wayne in Utah
September 26th, 2009
11:22 pm
As a blogger, Paul Dense is a SUCK AZZ BUM.
BTW, as you offended Mitchie-san for “attacking” you, you basically didn’t just offend him, you offended EVERY person who serves or who has ever served in the military. That is why I will never have a baseball conversation with you (though you don’t know diddly about REAL baseball beyond your fantasy points anyway), and will at every opportunity try to push your buttons as hard as I feel like.
You basically SUCK AZZ as a human being. Why don’t you go play some poker or do something else constructive?? (if you even know how to)
AndyC
September 26th, 2009
11:22 pm
To me Morton seems like a headcase. He pitches great one day and gets shelled the next. He obviously has the talent to pitch in the big leagues but whether he can get his head straight is another question. He needs to make an appointment with a good sports psychologist this off season. Glad the Braves got rid of him. He is not reliable.
WillinVa
September 26th, 2009
11:22 pm
Everybody turn to espn to see one play to decide the ND game…could care less about outcome but love some football
Mark
September 26th, 2009
11:22 pm
Man…It’s really amazing that the Braves have even gotten it this close…Might as well finish it now…I’m 200 miles away from ATL but I’ll find a way to get there next weekend if it’s still a race…
OptimisticInTexas
September 26th, 2009
11:22 pm
The only thing about the Dodgers-Rockies series is that LA may rest their starters for the final games of the season. On the plus side: their bench is pretty good anyway…
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
11:22 pm
Big time throw there by Clausen. Looks like Notre Dame is going to pull this one out.
brent a.
September 26th, 2009
11:23 pm
2.5
let’s win tomorrow and head home with one goal in mind – the Wild Card.
we’ve got a shot. there’s no denying it now.
Vinings Jim
September 26th, 2009
11:24 pm
Getting exciting – good night, all!
Mark
September 26th, 2009
11:24 pm
ND would go 4-8 if they played in the SEC this year…
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
11:24 pm
Yeah Rob, but there is a new regime in Pittsburgh…and I do think pretty highly of Huntington so far. He’s given the club a direction for the first time in years, IMO.
A-ville Ranger
September 26th, 2009
11:24 pm
Hot damn..Cards win, who’d a thunk it 4 days ago ? It’s not over…2 down in the loss column.
Wayne in Utah
September 26th, 2009
11:24 pm
Do any other Cox haters (besides the BUM who SUCKS AZZ) think that it is a mere coincidence that Javier Vazquez just happened to have his best career year after moving from such an outstanding player motivator in Ozzie the Mouth to such a dolt as Bobby Cox????
Just wondering…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
11:25 pm
Just a small town team…
Proving they are very mean…
glord
September 26th, 2009
11:25 pm
Paul – I dont know if Morton will be good or not. I am just telling you what someone told me that would have a really ninformed opinion on it. Who knows what will happen with young pitchers. This I know. The Braves did not want to give up Morton. The Bucs liked him enough to trade an all star CF out of the blue when he was made available.
I not going to mention the “I know a guy” thing again because I see this person every know again as an aquantance but I promise that there is not a better person to have an opinion on this one. You might be wrong on this one.
Efrim
September 26th, 2009
11:25 pm
They basically gave away Aramis Ramarez, Jason Bay, and Xavier Nady for BUMS. What makes you think that what we gave up for McLouth is going to be any different?
Because who says all trades are the same? Jon Daniels sure didn’t have a great track record before trading away Tex. I think he did pretty well there…..
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
11:26 pm
AndyC………..the Braves simply had no room for Morton on this team.
If Jo Jo Reyes and Jorge Campillo can come back next Spring and show that they are capable of pitching well……the bullpen could have some depth in 2010. Frank Wren will have his hands on what to do in the winter concerning the bullpen.
Wayne in Utah
September 26th, 2009
11:26 pm
Joe Torre will give some of his players a rest during that last series with the Rockies, but he will definitely send out a competitive team as Joe understands the consequences of not doing so.
WillinVa
September 26th, 2009
11:27 pm
Wayne I used to think that it was mainly Leo back in the day honestly but it definitely seems like Javy does better with Cox who is the complete opposite from Ozzie
Mixxo
September 26th, 2009
11:27 pm
It’s “official,” we’re charging up the WC standings!
Wayne in Utah
September 26th, 2009
11:28 pm
Hey SUCK AZZ blogger, don’t you realize that Cos is one of the other regulars just pushing your happy buttons! They are getting a big laugh out of you eating that sheet up!
Such a dip stick!!
P. W. Hjort
September 26th, 2009
11:28 pm
They basically gave away Aramis Ramarez, Jason Bay, and Xavier Nady for BUMS. What makes you think that what we gave up for McLouth is going to be any different?
I can’t speak for the Aramis Ramirez trade because that was a different GM, but I like the return the Pirates got in the Jason Bay trade. I’m not high on the return from the Nady trade, though. And Locke+Morton+Gorkys isn’t a couple of bums. Locke has some really big upside, as do Gorkys and Morton. Maybe they don’t pan out, but if they do, Pittsburgh could have 3 super-stars.
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
11:28 pm
and I do think pretty highly of Huntington so far.
He could give Mark Shapiro some pointers…
(muttering) Damn Cliff Lee trade…
Wayne in Utah
September 26th, 2009
11:30 pm
WillinVA
While I would not minimize Leo’s contribution, I can’t help but think that the players want to do their best for a manager who shows ultimate confidence in their ability to do so.
Ross
September 26th, 2009
11:30 pm
Phillies collapse. It’s happened before!
-drl
The Bird and Indian (Reggie)
September 26th, 2009
11:31 pm
I love how ESPN does everything they can to not mention the Braves. They highlighted playoff pushes and we weren’t in the clip. Unbelievable. I used to not believe the whole topic but I do now.
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
11:31 pm
Philly loss tonight also narrows that NL East lead to five games (still a commanding lead with only eight left for Braves) and leaves the Braves with the best record in the league since June 28 at 50-30 (Phillies are 51-31, slightly lower winning percentage, not that it matters)
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
11:31 pm
Locke has some really big upside, as do Gorkys and Morton. Maybe they don’t pan out, but if they do, Pittsburgh could have 3 super-stars.
Mmmhmm. Lots of upside and way too early to write all three of them off.
glord
September 26th, 2009
11:31 pm
Morton has shown plenty of potential this year. He had one start where he gave up 10 runs in one inning. The Bucs left him out there and he got massacred. If you take away that start he has an era of 4.00 with 10 out of 15 starts with 3 or less runs given up.
He is still only 25.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
11:32 pm
Efrim………….dude, the Tex trade isnt so one sided. The Braves still have Adam LaRoche to show for that trade (along with the pitcher in Triple A who isnt showing very much).
The Braves got 1 year of service from Tex……1 year from Kotchman……and 1/2 a year from LaRoche…….along with 1/2 season from Ron Mahay (the lefty specialist).
It remains to be seen how the prospects that the Braves gave up in the Tex trade will pan out long term. I’d rather have Escobar, Hanson and Heyward over any of those guys we gave up.
Boribrave
September 26th, 2009
11:32 pm
Rockies Lost!
Braves 2.5 back!!!
GO BRAVES!!!
keylargo
September 26th, 2009
11:33 pm
Here’s the new “odds” on the Braves winning the Wildcard. It’s going up!
http://www.coolstandings.com/baseball_standings.asp?col=&sort=&run=21490&sim=s&sn=2009&v=wc
WillinVa
September 26th, 2009
11:33 pm
Wayne agreed but when you had both Leo and Bobby there it was hard to differ between which coach is helping the pitchers. Dont forget that LA is fighting for home field as well now
Efrim
September 26th, 2009
11:33 pm
He could give Mark Shapiro some pointers…
(muttering) Damn Cliff Lee trade…
I still can’t believe they got Cliff Lee without having to give up Happ, Drabek, Brown or Taylor. They could conceivably still trade for Halladay this offseason. But some on here said that the trade made sense for Cleveland. I guess it did, if the sole purpose was to dump salary. They sure did that.
the real Andy
September 26th, 2009
11:33 pm
great day! braves win, dogs pull it out, rockies fall. just gotta stay loose and keep winning
richbrave
September 26th, 2009
11:34 pm
Ah, WAYNE, you’ve seen through all my masks – DON JUAN DeMARKO
brian
September 26th, 2009
11:34 pm
as always, big game tomorrow. Hopefully there is not too much celebrating going on at Ruth’s Chris or Morton’s. Lot of work to do with only 1 week left. No time for error.
The Braves have been in their playoffs for about 2 weeks now. Unfortunately these are not the best of 7. Whoever gets in, Braves or Rockies, have to really guard against a let down once they get in the playoffs.
glord
September 26th, 2009
11:35 pm
This could get really fun this week. If the Bravers could be within one by next weekend with the Nat coming in I am going to go both Sat and Sun.
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
11:36 pm
Efrim–I don’t think it made a whole lot of sense for Cleveland, but I’ve heard that Shapiro was more or less ordered to trade Lee at the deadline, so that was probably the best deal he could get. In either case, great trade for Philly.
Bravos 123
September 26th, 2009
11:36 pm
Cmon Braves, win tomorrow, CR loses, and we’re 1.5 back!!
David O'Brien
September 26th, 2009
11:37 pm
Do you all realize that the Braves could go 7-1 the rest of the way and if the Rockies go 4-3, they’d be tied? Or if the Rockies go 3-4 and Braves go 7-1, Braves are in the freakin’ playoffs? Wow. From 8-1/2 games behind to 2-1/2 back, in barely two weeks.
If Braves go 6-2, Rockies would need to win only three of their remaining seven games to tie, and a 4-3 record in their remaining seven would keep them ahead of Braves. So it’s still the Rockies’ berth to lose.
But, man, they sure looking capable of losing it, or the Braves taking it, however you want to view it….
brian
September 26th, 2009
11:37 pm
Phillies aren’t the Mets though. With a 5 game lead we are taking 8-0 versus 3-5. 6 -2 versus 1-7. Highly improbable to beat the Phillies, even without a bullpen.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
11:37 pm
Lowe needs to do good tomorrow…
glord
September 26th, 2009
11:37 pm
Efrim – I agree. You never know with prospects but Shapiro may not have gotten a productive major leaguer for Lee. I think he did better in the Martinez trade.
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 26th, 2009
11:38 pm
Interesting..very interesting…
WillinVa
September 26th, 2009
11:38 pm
Lentz I am pretty sure Feliz and his .68 WHIP is going to make a pretty good closer one day that I would love to have
brian
September 26th, 2009
11:38 pm
Lowe needs to be the big game pitcher tomorrow. He cannot expect 11 runs of support tomorrow.
Logan
September 26th, 2009
11:39 pm
I think the Rockies are beginning to hear the Jaws theme song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvCI-gNK_y4
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
11:39 pm
A’s fight back down 7 to tie the game…
brian
September 26th, 2009
11:39 pm
As much as I would love to see the Phillies fall, the Rockies are the only team in our sights right now.
Efrim
September 26th, 2009
11:40 pm
dude, the Tex trade isnt so one sided. The Braves still have Adam LaRoche to show for that trade (along with the pitcher in Triple A who isnt showing very much).
Missed the point completely.
It remains to be seen how the prospects that the Braves gave up in the Tex trade will pan out long term.
But those trades the Pirates made for their players are such bums…..
brian
September 26th, 2009
11:40 pm
do we give JS credit for the Tex trade due to the hitting of LaRoche here this year? I did not think so
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
11:41 pm
WillinVa–Andrus has been an average regular overall (mostly by defense) as well. And he’s only 21. He’ll be an above-average regular in time as well.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
11:41 pm
While Smoltz isnt the best of friends with Frank Wren, he still is good friends with Chipper Jones, Tim Hudson, and Adam LaRoche and of course, Bobby Cox. John Smoltz laying an egg tomorrow against the Rockies would not set well with his friends.
Not that Smoltz “needs motivation”. I’m just countering the charge that Smoltz isnt going to do well tomorrow, just to stick it to Frank Wren.
Tomorrow is another opportunity to put some more pressure on the Rockies by putting up some crooked numbers against the Nationals early. It’s got to be wearing on the Rockies knowing that they arent getting any help from the Braves opponents.
Also, I have faith that Derek Lowe will show why he is a “playoff pitcher” by going out and handling the Nationals tomorrow.
brian
September 26th, 2009
11:41 pm
Feliz and Andrus were the big pieces in the Tex trade that we will miss
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
11:42 pm
I guess it did, if the sole purpose was to dump salary.
Well, I just hope they extend the same courtesy to us one day.
abwright
September 26th, 2009
11:43 pm
According to probables, Kyle Lohse goes for the Cards tomorrow against Dela Rosa.
WillinVa
September 26th, 2009
11:43 pm
Steve very true and I love Andrus but I would rather have Esco anyday and honestly moving Andrus or Esco to another position would be wasting their terrific defense
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
11:44 pm
Will–oh yeah, gimme Escobar for sure. Just pointing out that it’s not like we gave up chopped liver for Tex…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
11:44 pm
Why are we talkin about Smoltz?
beekay
September 26th, 2009
11:44 pm
Lets hope none of the players are drinking and eating steak with Bobby. We have to win tomorrow and the Cards are celebrating the title tonight. Ican see the Cards falling flat tomorrow, lets hope our boys don’t duplicate
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
11:45 pm
You never know with prospects but Shapiro may not have gotten a productive major leaguer for Lee.
And it just burns my bones!
WillinVa
September 26th, 2009
11:45 pm
I thought that Pineiro was suppose to go tomorrow
Efrim
September 26th, 2009
11:46 pm
Steve from OH, it had to have been that. It’ll make me sleep better thinking that, at least.
Paul Lentz
September 26th, 2009
11:46 pm
I remember when the Vazquez trade went down in December……many on here were all up in arms over the Braves giving up Tyler Flowers (the kid who hit all those long homers in the Arizona Fall League).
glord
September 26th, 2009
11:46 pm
Tomorrow is Lohse for the Cards.
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
11:47 pm
From a Rockies blog:
Would you all honestly rather trade positions with the Braves?
Yes. They have the umpires on their side, we have them working against us.
Cos
September 26th, 2009
11:47 pm
Paul Lentz is an outstanding individual with the highest caliber knowledge on baseball that you could find anywhere. His comments are genuinely intriguing and they are spot on almost 100% of the time. Calling him names is just slinging mud on your own face, if you can we would appreciate if you could engage in healthy arguments with him.
Efrim
September 26th, 2009
11:48 pm
Well, I just hope they extend the same courtesy to us one day.
Yeah, can we get a Horacio Ramirez for Rafael Soriano type trade this winter? Or Jair Jurrjens and Gorkys Hernandez for Edgar Renteria? Some type of steal would be awesome.
Soph
September 26th, 2009
11:48 pm
From a Rockies blog:
Would you all honestly rather trade positions with the Braves?
Yes. They have the umpires on their side, we have them working against us.
Haters!
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
11:49 pm
Or Jair Jurrjens and Gorkys Hernandez for Edgar Renteria?
Oooh, that was a good one…
Cos
September 26th, 2009
11:49 pm
I guess Wayne in Utah gets the boot next for his vulgar comments. Bye bye Utah ( where the f is that place? )
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
11:49 pm
many on here were all up in arms over the Braves giving up Tyler Flowers
No matter how well Javy does, there will always be people moaning the loss of our minor leaguers. I’m one of the biggest prospect huggers around, but if it helps the big club at the time without really hurting our chances in the future, I’m all for it.
I still don’t regret the Teixeira trade.
SRF
September 26th, 2009
11:50 pm
re: Rockies blog – the umps are on OUR side ?
beekay
September 26th, 2009
11:50 pm
Lentz is a good fan …lets all group together and root for our team to make this comeback and win the World Series…enough of the Bobby bashing he is our skipper and will be for another year
WillinVa
September 26th, 2009
11:50 pm
yea Lentz pretty sure every single person was complaining except you and now you look like a genius (please notice the sarcasm)
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
11:51 pm
“Aside from losing two of three to the Phillies, the Braves have been the hottest team in baseball over the last couple of weeks. It would be a pretty cruel twist of irony to see the Rockies lose the wild card to another team that got really hot over the last few weeks of the season.”
That made me laugh
Steve from OH
September 26th, 2009
11:51 pm
I still don’t regret the Teixeira trade
Me neither. I guess my only beef is that we maybe could’ve gotten more for them had we either split ‘em up or waited until the offseason and looked elsewhere, but at the time it made sense.
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
11:51 pm
His comments are genuinely intriguing and they are spot on almost 100% of the time
Actually, he’s only spot on 99% of the time.
beekay
September 26th, 2009
11:52 pm
Even if Flowers becomes the next Joe Mauer I like the Javy trade he has been awesome
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
11:52 pm
Some type of steal would be awesome.
I bet that very type of trade will happen for the Braves…at least I hope it will.
glord
September 26th, 2009
11:52 pm
Jurrjens and Hernandez for Renteria may end up being more lopsided than Anderson for Bagwell or Alexander for Smoltz. Atleast Anderson and Alexander got their teams into the post season that year.
Cos
September 26th, 2009
11:52 pm
If there ever were a AJC blog hall of fame , Paul Lentz deserves to be on it first ballot. No kidding , the guy knows what he’s talking about. Thanks for being on here Mr Lentz, we appreciate your time and comments.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 26th, 2009
11:54 pm
Even if Flowers becomes the next Joe Mauer I like the Javy trade he has been awesome
Even if Flowers becomes the next [Brian McCann] I like the Javy trade he has been awesome
Fixed.
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
11:56 pm
I guess my only beef is that we maybe could’ve gotten more for them
Yeah, I can’t say I was ever really thrilled about Kotchman. But I’m not sure how much more we could’ve gotten for Tex. We weren’t going to trade him before the season, especially when so many “experts” picked us to win the World Series.
abwright
September 26th, 2009
11:57 pm
Just saw a replay on MLBN from the Mets v. Marlins game. Frenchy hits a single through the left side. David “Golden Child” Wright runs from second to home. However, about 20 feet from the plate, Wright jogs home. Frenchy is thrown out at second before Wright crosses the plate. Run doesn’t count.
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
September 26th, 2009
11:58 pm
I’m trying to keep my excitement in check, but it is hard, especially when you look at our schedule compared to the Rocks. But, if there’s one thing I’ve learned about being a baseball fan it’s never get too confident until you know for sure that it’s safe to. We’re not there yet.
A.J.(I can do it all...) Green
September 26th, 2009
11:58 pm
Paul Lentz…
You sir, are a complete jackass and total jerk…
With that being said…the Braves are on a frickin’ roll…and the Rockies are self destructing…
Braves will secure a spot for the post-season…come hell or high water. Think the high water has already come this past week!
BELIEVE…
Roman Gal
September 26th, 2009
11:59 pm
However, about 20 feet from the plate, Wright jogs home.
SLANDER!! He was running so fast it looked like it was in slow motion!
jeffrey d
September 26th, 2009
11:59 pm
Nice of AJ to stop by after the game.
Roman Gal
September 27th, 2009
12:00 am
To Whom it May Concern:
Having watched the Rockies games over the last few days, it is very clear to see that several of your umpires, Dan Iasogna in particular, seem to have something against the Rockies. There have been many missed calls, obvious ones at that, that have gone against the Rockies in key moments. I don’t know the reason behind it, but a bias exists.
It may stem from an incident on Aug. 24 involving Angel Campos. Another possibility, which I hope is not the case, would be an effort by Major League Baseball to keep the small-market Rockies out of the playoffs.
This is an issue that must be addressed if the league and its umpires want to keep their good reputation. Please do so quickly.
Sincerely,
A Colorado Rockies Fan
Why is this so funny?!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 27th, 2009
12:00 am
SLANDER!! He was running so fast it looked like it was in slow motion!
Eh.
Soph
September 27th, 2009
12:01 am
AJ Green’s a Braves fan? Ok, you’re officially my fav college football player. Ever.
abwright
September 27th, 2009
12:04 am
Roman Gal, 11:59 pm … “SLANDER!! He was running so fast it looked like it was in slow motion!”
I guess David Wright is a 6 Million Dollar Man.
Shamus Thacker
September 27th, 2009
12:06 am
This thang’s get’n crazy!
What’s my bandwagon seat #? I prefer shotgun…
jeffrey d
September 27th, 2009
12:06 am
AJ Green’s a Braves fan? Ok, you’re officially my fav college football player. Ever.
Not only that, but he’s Anti-Lentz!
A.J.(I can do it all...) Green
September 27th, 2009
12:06 am
Your welcome…now off to Boston. Falcons need some help in the secondary tomorrow and they asked if I could play nickel back. Sure, I said…why not.
Fired up folks…
Oh, I also do the weather. Rain should stop about 7AM…and clear up with sunny skies for the Braves game vs. the Nationals. Weather will not stop this team of destiny…(Derek Lowe, maybe…)
BELIEVE…
BravoMan
September 27th, 2009
12:07 am
Nothin like a day of victory in Washington, help from the Cards, and reading Lentz’s ridiculous posts
Yes today or should I say yesterday was a good day. 2 and 1/2 back with 8 games to go. Win lose or draw this year this team has shown heart and receliance when the odds were against them. This team was good this year and theyre gonna be great next year…
Jhari the convenience store guy
September 27th, 2009
12:10 am
he’s only spot on 99% of the time.
Need spot remover? Buy one get one free with gasoline fill-up.
A.J.(I can do it all...) Green
September 27th, 2009
12:14 am
Post season % for the Braves is now up to…19.0%.
After we win Sunday and Monday…and with the Rockies losing (again) Sunday and off on Monday…we will only trail by 1 game. Each team will have 6 games left…and who has the better chance than the hottest team in Baseball? I did not think so. That’s right! We will make the post season and go far into the post-season…just my thoughts, though.
I will also be availble to pinch hit if the Braves need someone…except on Saturday’s, of course. Do think I am a better option the Johnson or Norton.
BELEIVE…
A.J.(I can do it all...) Green
September 27th, 2009
12:16 am
Nite’ all…
CMR says I need my rest…LSUUUUUUU is around the corner.
BELIEVE…
Heath
September 27th, 2009
12:16 am
I was thinking…the perfect ending to the regular season would be the following:
-Finish tied with the Rockies to force a 1-game play-off in Atlanta.
-Win game with a walk-off grand slam to not only win the play-off berth, but to end the grand slam futility they Braves have experienced this year.
Sound good?
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
September 27th, 2009
12:16 am
Not trying to be negative, but Lowe worries me against that Dunn/Zimmerman combo. Heck, he worries me against Pete Orr if he has that flat sinker crap going. If I’m Bobby, I have Medlen or KK on a high red alert at the very first sign of trouble with Lowe. We’ll worry/talk about the stankin Fish after tomorrow’s game, but Lowe is the topic right now.
Wayne in Utah
September 27th, 2009
12:20 am
Cos
Utah is right smack between Podunk and Woebegone!
Mixxo
September 27th, 2009
12:22 am
Here we go….
Closer baby.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHZfTISJYdY
Dumbfound
September 27th, 2009
12:24 am
Braves first two games against the Marlins have a 1p.m start time. What’s up with that ?! If they wanted the Ted to be sold out it won’t because, The average fan will be at work.
Irwin M. Fletcher
September 27th, 2009
12:25 am
“Utah. It’s wedged in between Wyoming and Nevada. You’ve seen pictures.”
Johnny Schuerholz
September 27th, 2009
12:26 am
With the Braves starting their game 1:35 minutes before the Rockies first pitch…it would be important (again…) to jump on the lowly Nationals early and often. With Lowe going…I am sure we are going to need as many runs a as we can create…So when the Rockies start their game…they can look at the scoreboard along with their fans…and say…oh $#@!, here we go…again!!!
Big ‘mo has spoken…and she rest with the Bravos!
BELEIVE…
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 27th, 2009
12:27 am
they can look at the scoreboard along with their fans…and say…oh $#@!, here we go…again!!!
David O'Brien
September 27th, 2009
12:28 am
Not trying to be negative, but Lowe worries me against that Dunn/Zimmerman combo –TnBrian
Zimmerman is 7-for-29 with one homer, three RBI, one walk and 10 strikeouts against Lowe, and Dunn is 3-for-22 with one RBI, two walks and six strikeouts.
Wayne in Utah
September 27th, 2009
12:29 am
Folks, I have been a Braves fan since they came to Atlanta in the late 60’s, and I have been through just about every high or low with this team. While I don’t espouse to know as much about baseball as many of my friends here, I do have a deep engrained love for this franchise.
As lethargic as our offense has been at times, as bad as Soriano has looked as of late, and in spite of the “duh” factor with some of Bobby’s moves (I never said he was perfect, just that I love him!) this year, I still think we will probably fall a bit short.
Doesn’t mean I don’t have hope, and that I am not cheering up until the final game, but I am a realist.
But DAMN this has been fun lately!!!! Remember the Cardinals, White Sox and Phillies of the past few years. ANYTHING is possible!! And with our rotation, a little luck, and we could be cheering for several more weeks.
Though I will not be on as regular as I have been in the past, when you are cheering for our boys, remember that the stubborn cuss out in Utah is cheering right along with ya!
Have a great night folks! (you too Dunce!)
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 27th, 2009
12:31 am
they can look at the scoreboard along with their fans…and say…oh $#@!, here we go…again!!!
LMFAO!
Ross
September 27th, 2009
12:31 am
I think the baseball God has put out his finger and touched Hanson. “You shall win a world series, rookie.”
-drl
Johnny Schuerholz
September 27th, 2009
12:32 am
John Smoltz is not starting tomorrow…at least that is what is on mlb.com & espn.com. Kyle Lohse and his not too impressive 4.81 ERA is.
No worries…Rockies will figure out a way to lose…while the Braves will figure out a way to beat a very bad Nationals team.
Braves will be 1.5 games back late Sunday afternoon…early Sunday evening!!!
BELIEVE…
Wayne in Utah
September 27th, 2009
12:32 am
Irwin
And the funny thing is, in the next 10 days, I will be in Utah, Wyoming, back to Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah again, Nevada again, Idaho and back again to Utah. 2500 miles roughly, not counting side trips.
But it beats the unemployment line!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 27th, 2009
12:33 am
I think the baseball God has put out his finger and touched Hanson. “You shall win a world series, rookie.”
There is more than one of them…
glord1
September 27th, 2009
12:33 am
This is really getting fun. My only goal is to see the Braves in the Playoffs this year. 2009 is the Summer my 8 yr old son fell in love with baseball through the Atlanta Braves. After taking him to over 20 games this year is it to much to ask to take him to his first playoff game in a couple of weeks? I hope not because I sure would enjoy it. C’mon D Lowe.
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 27th, 2009
12:37 am
Even if the Braves fall short — This has been a FUN season!
Wayne in Utah
September 27th, 2009
12:41 am
DOB
I have caught the late night infomercial “Ultimate Rock Ballads” a few times now with Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon and Amy Motta. It is now my second favorite show to Diner’s, Drive-in’s and Dives! Everytime the Whitesnake clip comes around, I think of you and smile!
Scott
September 27th, 2009
12:45 am
The Braves are 50-30 since June 28, a 100-win pace if they did it over a 162-game season. It was the second-best record in the National League in that period behind Philadelphia (51-30 before Saturday).
Someone asked Cox if his team was really that good, to play like a 100-win team that long.
“We’re pretty good right now,” he said, in a tone that said, darn right. “We had some additions [since midseason]. We added [Nate] McLouth, moved [Martin] Prado into the lineup, [Adam] LaRoche. …”
Cox forgot to mention the biggest improvement: the subtraction of a certain former right fielder….
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
September 27th, 2009
12:47 am
DOB, what can I say? You just went all stat geek on me and I have no comeback. Kiddin with ya, man. That’s good news for Lowe & the Braves…and us.
fastasballs
September 27th, 2009
12:48 am
Ah what a day. Got soacked to the bone watching the Hokies run Miami right out of Lane Stadium. It’s always extra loud there when it’s raining, for whatever reason. It will have been well worth whatever debilitating cold I get this coming week to witness that stomping.
Also read up on how the Braves took care of business today & got some help from the Cards this evening. It’s really looking like it may happen. It’s still a long shot for it to happen, but the Braves are keeping up the pressure on them every day. They may crack yet!
AJC Blog-meister
September 27th, 2009
12:51 am
Hahahaha, this semi-close end to the season is really giving us a lot more blog hits than expected. Time for more banner ads for white teeth, Jay Leno and the Sunday paper.
brent a.
September 27th, 2009
12:52 am
Dumb,
Every Braves-Marlins game this week is a 7 PM start.
Scott (players love me...GM's and owners fear me...) Boras...
September 27th, 2009
12:55 am
I have seen the future…
World Series…
Braves vs. Yankees…
Braves win in 7…
BELIEVE…(trust me, I’m a doctor…the make money kind of doctor…)
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 27th, 2009
1:02 am
Ok, guys. Lets not get a head of ourselves…
Marlins still want to piss on our parade. If we walk out of that series 2 games back or closer, then we’ll start the World Series talks, but for now, lets count our blessings and not tempt the Baseball Gods. Lets finish the season strong folks!
a643dp
September 27th, 2009
1:11 am
I hope yunel takes Livan out tonight and serves him up tequila all night. If he gets Livan drunk enough he can convince him he is back in cuba. Hopefully yunel will give him a dyslexic Tom Tom that tells him key west is 90 miles away.
CharlieAlphaBravo
September 27th, 2009
1:12 am
So I’ve been sleeping for the past two weeks… Did I miss anything??
Dumbfound
September 27th, 2009
1:12 am
Okay, But I have a Usa Today baseball newspaper that printed 1p.m and 1:35p.m. Their mistake.
CharlieAlphaBravo
September 27th, 2009
1:13 am
2.5 games? HA! That’s hilarious… Wait, what?? You’re serious???
Ross
September 27th, 2009
1:19 am
The baseball gods are stirring. The Rangers scored 11 runs after 2 out today.
-drl
fastasballs
September 27th, 2009
1:22 am
Why stop at the WC? They have climbed to within 5 of the division. It’s an even crazier posibility, but the there has been a recent history of NL East division leaders collapsing. Granted that was the Mets & they make an art out of choking.
I’m out of mind & will resume my binge.
RHR
September 27th, 2009
1:23 am
Time for more banner ads for white teeth, Jay Leno and the Sunday paper.
Huh. I get ads for something with “Bank on it!” written on it (A lotto ad, I think?), an ADHD medication and Range Rovers. I figured the blog ad meister had been reading Tomhawkin posts and my mind to know that I really want a Rover. At least it thinks my teeth are white.
RHR
September 27th, 2009
1:24 am
After going 38-14 at home since Tracy took over May 29, the Rockies have lost three of five on this nine-game homestand, allowing the surging Braves to inject some drama into the wild-card race.
“We’re still ahead,” Jimenez said. “That’s what matters. No pressure, we’re still ahead.”
So all of their remaining games are at home? Not good.
WillinVa
September 27th, 2009
1:28 am
Amen Mitchie-san don’t let someone like that ruin it for ya I know I for one appreicate everything you do
WillinVa
September 27th, 2009
1:30 am
fastasballs did I read correctly that you were at the vt game today and predicted that they were going to lose?
Mitchie-san
September 27th, 2009
1:30 am
WillinVa, Thank you very much. Myself and thousands of others appreciate it.
Natty the gNat
September 27th, 2009
1:31 am
BIG HUGE Braves LOSS coming up later today. Bank on it!!! You guys will be toast by mid-week after the Phish get done with you. !
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:34 am
Remaining schedules -
COL:
1 vs STL
3 vs MIL
3 @ LAD
ATL:
1 @ WAS
3 vs FLA
4 vs WAS
Provided that all of the remaining teams against which the Rockies play actually play their regular starters and try to win the games…the Braves should have a big advantage in remaining schedule. The possibility of having just a mere 2 less losses over the next week is there…
fastasballs
September 27th, 2009
1:40 am
WillinVa, Guilty as charged. I’m glad I was wrong, very glad to be honest. They really played a strong game overall. I didn’t think Stinespring had it in him to call a good game today, but he did.
I knew Foster would get the D going sooner or later, because he has the track record. Stinespring I had little confidence in & probably don’t to a large degree now. They have the horses to have a very good offense, but the offensive staff I’m not so sure knows what to do with that much talent at once.
Scott
September 27th, 2009
1:47 am
Wow, has this place turned negative. The AJC outta boot out all the people who can’t post here without personal attacks.
bravefaninok
September 27th, 2009
1:48 am
Dumbfound
September 27th, 2009
12:24 am
Braves first two games against the Marlins have a 1p.m start time. What’s up with that ?! If they wanted the Ted to be sold out it won’t because, The average fan will be at work.
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bravefaninok
September 27th, 2009
1:50 am
RHR
September 27th, 2009
1:24 am
After going 38-14 at home since Tracy took over May 29, the Rockies have lost three of five on this nine-game homestand, allowing the surging Braves to inject some drama into the wild-card race.
“We’re still ahead,” Jimenez said. “That’s what matters. No pressure, we’re still ahead.”
So all of their remaining games are at home? Not good.
Last 3 are @ LAD
Ross
September 27th, 2009
1:51 am
I still can’t see how you can allow Diaz and LaRoche to bat 7th and 8th. That’s crazy.
-drl
Please don't tell me that...
September 27th, 2009
1:58 am
the Braves are going to “dump salary” or any other tactic to not keep J Vasquez. Only the Braves would entertain the idea of letting him go and then searching for someone that does half as good a job and paying them twice as much OR giving up the entire Gwinnett team for him!
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 27th, 2009
2:09 am
If the Rockies go 4 – 5 (Which they most likely will)
The Braves need to go 7 – 1 to tie and 8 – 0 two win the WC…
ChurchMan
September 27th, 2009
2:35 am
Hopefully they’ll be able to look back at this and laugh, but during the Braves 5 game losing streak between Sep 2 and 6 the Rockies won 4 games (Rox also won Sep 9th, which was when Soriano blew that gem Hanson was throwing in Houston).
In any event, Lowe can’t afford his usual antics of going 5 innings and giving up 4-5 runs for the series finale. And the offense can’t afford to give Livan a Jason Schmidt type start. Beat up the Nats like you’ve been doing.
And finally a quick look ahead to the Marlin series that could either keep the momentum going or kill it in it’s tracks (assuming they can sweep the Nats):
Sanchez (3-7, 4 ERA) vs. JJ
VandenHurk (2-2, 4.4 ERA) vs. Huddy
Nolasco (12-9, 5.3 ERA) vs. Vazquez
RHR
September 27th, 2009
2:42 am
So all of their remaining games are at home? Not good.
Last 3 are @ LAD
Yeah, I realized I’m not so good with the maths after I hit submit comment. Actually, I realized it a long time ago but that was the first time today.
Scott (players love me...GM's and owners fear me...) Boras...
September 27th, 2009
3:00 am
Jurrjens4NLCY – Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave…
If the Rockies go 4 – 5 (Which they most likely will)
The Braves need to go 7 – 1 to tie and 8 – 0 two win the WC…
Government education has really paid off for you…as these figures are mostly incorrect (flawed)…
Rockies have only 7 games left…not 9. Braves do have 8 games left…and in order to tie them…all we need to do is to lose 2 games less than they do…down the stretch…and in order to win Wild Card outright…we need to lose 3 less than the Rockies…in finishing out the regular season.
Example…
Rockies go 1 – 6…Braves need to go no worse than 4 – 4…to tie them…
Rockies go 2 – 5…Braves need to go no worse than 5 – 3…to tie them…
Rockies go 3 – 4…Braves need to go no worse than 6 – 2…to tie them…
Rockies go 4 – 3…Braves need to go no worse than 7 – 1…to tie them…
Rockies go 5 – 2…Braves need to go no worse than 8 – 0…to tie them…
And that is how it all works…
BELIEVE…
a643dp
September 27th, 2009
3:14 am
I must say that baseball is the greatest sport….. Never becomes tomorrow and tomorrow becomes a prayer to God. We all abandon ship with one foot in the boat or one eye glued to the ticker. What makes baseball so good is all our foes are too stubborn to admit defeat.
Who do we catch first...the Rockies or the Phillies?
September 27th, 2009
3:22 am
Strange and remote as it may be…the fightin’ Phillies are folding almost as fast as the fadin’ Rockies. Both teams have only gone 5 – 5 in their last 10 games. Which brings me to this. Are they…the Phillies of 1964, the Met’s of the last few years…or what? If the Phillies only go 3 – 5…to finish the season and the Braves go 8 – 0…(improbable, I know…but fun to look at, never the less!!!) then the Braves will tie the Phillies for the National League East Division title!
The Phillies magic number is 4. However they have been stuck on that number a few days now. The Rockies magic number for the Wild Card is 6.
My, how the pendulum has swung…and is maybe holding camp over the Braves currently.
BELIEVE
Jurrjens4NLCY - Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 27th, 2009
3:33 am
Government education has really paid off for you…as these figures are mostly incorrect (flawed)…
I could have done better. All I based these on was the post on the Rockies, and the Rockies and Braves need for 90 wins… But thanks for posting the correct version.
…and please don’t insult my intelligence.
uga-brave
September 27th, 2009
4:09 am
another easy win for the dawgs, yeah right.
Bobby's Cox
September 27th, 2009
4:51 am
The Braves are 50-30 since June 28, a 100-win pace if they did it over a 162-game season DOB
Tomahawkin……….the Braves are playing winning baseball DESPITE having Bobby Cox as a manager Lentz
So, pretty much Lentz is saying the Braves would be a 120 win club without Booby Cox? Hmmm…..Funny that post by Lentz was posted right after DOB’s game story.
Bobby's Cox
September 27th, 2009
4:52 am
Lentz,
Btw, too bad you didn’t take that bet. I would love to take your money, though it would’ve gone to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I know you like to say “i told you so” but let me say so to you. The Braves have the pitching, and I told you they were thus capable of making such a run. So here we are, a week and a day left to go, down 2.5 games with this team showing no signs of letting go against a COL team that has a tough schedule….and you’re still bitching….
abudefdef
September 27th, 2009
4:54 am
So let’s play Frank Wren’s mind for the offseason (assume Hudson is resignable)
would you:
1) trade Vazquez for a bat, keeping the rotation Huddy, JJ, Hanson, Lowe, KK?
2) trade Lowe/KK for a bat, even if it means eating some salary, so the rotation is Huddy, Vazquez, JJ, Hanson, Lowe/KK?
3) go with a 6 man rotation / KK in LONG relief to save starters arms?
4) re-sign LaRoche and trade Lowe cheap to free up salary?
5) Re-sign Soriano, Javy and Huddy to long term contracts, bring up Heyward and Freeman to play RF / 1B, trade Kelly Johnson and put Prado in at 2B, make Matt Diaz the starting LF, and sign McLouth to an extension?
I like the prospect of the following lineup / rotation:
McClouth CF
Prado 2B
Chipper 3B (so he’s had an off year, he’ll be back inform next season)
LaRoche 1B (give Freeman a little more seasoning time)
McCann C
Yunel SS
Heyward RF
Diaz LF
SP
rotation:
Hudson – Javy – JJ – Hanson – KK
closer:
Soriano
your thoughts?
Bobby's Cox
September 27th, 2009
4:56 am
Looks like we’ve got some Braves haters on here tonight. That means other teams are scared…I like that. I just hope those Braves haters aren’t a few of our own…
Bobby's Cox
September 27th, 2009
4:58 am
Just saw a replay on MLBN from the Mets v. Marlins game. Frenchy hits a single through the left side. David “Golden Child” Wright runs from second to home. However, about 20 feet from the plate, Wright jogs home. Frenchy is thrown out at second before Wright crosses the plate. Run doesn’t count.
LOL
Bobby's Cox
September 27th, 2009
5:08 am
I think next year will be very telling about what kind of a prospect Locke is, Rob. I know a lot of teams inquired on him last offseason (per Buster or one of them ESPN writers) and Pittsburgh really likes him…gotta count for something. OH STEVE
McCutchen for Locke & McLouth? I love McCutchen. He reminds me of a young Barry Bonds. We don’t need Locke. We have so many other good pitching prospects. Minor is looking good for example. We have a 7 man rotation if you count KK and Medlen. Locke is expendable to me. Sounds like a viable trade, except for the idea that Pittsburgh’s owner loves to steal cash, i.e. develop the young guys then ship them before arbitration/free agency for more young guys while he pockets revenue sharing dollars from the Yankees, Red Sox, Angels, and Dodgers.
Man, this Braves team is looking deep from the top of the organization to the bottom because of all the excess starting pitching. Plus if Chipper retires and leaves $$ on the table, that frees up a ton of cash. It’s starting to look like a new golden era for this franchise, though I’m probably high off the past 2 weeks.
Bobby's Cox
September 27th, 2009
5:14 am
I think Norton should get a restraining order against Paul Lentz. Maybe Bobby too.
abudefdef
September 27th, 2009
5:26 am
I think every Atlanta Braves fan deserves a restraining order against Mr. Norton
JUDGE: “Mr. Norton, what do you have to say in your defense?”
Greg Norton: “uhhhhhhhh, well, Your Honor, see, what had happened was…”
JUDGE: “SILENCE! You are hereby ordered to stay away from Atlanta, the Atlanta Braves locker room, Turner Field, Atlanta Braves fans, anything that could possibly be from Atlanta-to include Coca-Cola products, any fish that may have spent time at the GA Aquarium, and any newspaper that includes the letters in it that could spell out ‘Atlanta’ or ‘Braves’, do you understand, Mr. Norton?”
Mitchie-san
September 27th, 2009
5:39 am
Greg Norton makes me miss Chris Woodward.
Just kidding. I hate them both.
Mr. Enigma
September 27th, 2009
7:07 am
I like how all the Rockies fans are complaing about the home plate umpire, like he was only against them. He was squeezing the hell out of Wainwright as well. Wainwright was throwing tons of Maddux-esque 2-seam fastballs that were clearly strikes and they were being called balls.
Runnin
September 27th, 2009
7:08 am
Mitchie-san, I’m glad you were just kidding.
Hating a couple of baseball players sounds so much more reasonable.
Mitchie-san
September 27th, 2009
7:12 am
Maybe hate was a strong word. How about I dislike them both?
CB
September 27th, 2009
7:21 am
Mitchie-san, just wanted to say I am very happy you have come back to the blog. I and three of my brothers served in the Army. One of my brothers died in Vietnam,and it is hard for any of us who have served to read Paul Lentz’s bile, but in this wonderful country we are given freedoms that other countries only dream of. His ignorance is pitiful,but know there are millions of Americans who are so grateful for fine young men like yourself. God bless you.
Who do we catch first...the Rockies or the Phillies?
September 27th, 2009
7:42 am
Jurrjens4NLCY – Fight Like A Perpetual Moving, Counting, Believing Brave
September 27th, 2009
3:33 am
Government education has really paid off for you…as these figures are mostly incorrect (flawed)…
I could have done better. All I based these on was the post on the Rockies, and the Rockies and Braves need for 90 wins… But thanks for posting the correct version.
…and please don’t insult my intelligence.
OK. I was not insulting your intelligence…though, now…I probably should. Since you could not tell…I was taking a ‘dig’ at public schools…
HoCoJo
September 27th, 2009
7:43 am
It’s a Brave new world this AM.
Yogi (I do it in the woods...) Berra
September 27th, 2009
7:57 am
Just like on Saturday…the Braves need to go out…an put up a number for the Rockies to see. Gametime for the Braves is at 1:35PM…and Rockies is at 3:10PM…
At about the 5th or 6th inning of the Braves game…the Rockies game will start with the Cardinals. And once again…for the benefit of the Rockies players and their fans…it would be great, to have another insurmountable lead, over the crappy Nationals. They will be pressing and hopefully swinging at air against a Cardinal team…trying (we can only hope…) to secure the best record in the National League.
Deja vu…all over again…
Braves will be 1 game back after all games on Sunday…in the loss column!
BELIEVE
Mitchie-san
September 27th, 2009
7:59 am
CB, Thank you very much for your kind words and thank you (and your brothers) for serving. God Bless.
Random
September 27th, 2009
8:00 am
DOB (September 26th, 2009 4:38 pm): “by the way, someone said it earlier and you were right — Hanson was rushing in the fifth when he gave up the homer. he admitted it after game, that he was being too aggressive because the Braves had a weather report that said it was going to start raining hard and not stop for the next day or so.
“He said he got away from what he was doing earlier in game, and that homer made him sort of snap back to attention and get back to his approach. McCann said he thought the entire team was sort of rushing after seeing that weather report. They wanted to make sure they got the game in.”
I believe that was Rob from SC @ 2:44 pm: “Nick
“Relax man, Tommy has got this taken care of. He rushed himself last inning trying to make this an official game.”
& @ 2:46 pm: “Again, I think Hanson was rushing last inning”
(Credit where credit’s due.
)
HoCoJo
September 27th, 2009
8:04 am
Bobby Cox – 149
Ichiro – 1
Bobby (I love Japanese Basebal...just not the massages I used to get...) Valentine...
September 27th, 2009
8:13 am
Ichiro is a big Sumo wrestling fan…and it was on live at that moment in the game…and he wanted to watch it…so he got tossed just like he wanted…smart ballplayer.
BELIEVE…
Rob (I hat covering this Nationals team...they really suck...) Dibble
September 27th, 2009
8:24 am
Braves run differential (runs scored vs. runs allowed) is almost over the magic mark…of + 100. Currently sitting on + 96. however, after today…they will have passed the century mark…which shows that this Braves team is going to be more than competitive when they make it to the post-season this year.
Nationals are horrible. May lose 110 games this year. Braves will win today…and the last 4 of the season against us.
What do they do with the Marlins (3 games)…is the real question. Should not be a real problem though…with Jurrjens, Hudson and Vazquez going.
I believe 91 – 71…is the number that will get them in.
BELIEVE
Rob (I hate covering this Nationals team...they really suck...) Dibble
September 27th, 2009
8:25 am
That would be hate…not hat. I can’t spell with this hangover!
braves4ever
September 27th, 2009
8:46 am
8 games to go, 7-1 ties us ,8-0 wins it .If the guys can stay focued and not let pressure be their downfall,(Rockies are dealing with that now) we will do this. A September to remember with a October ticker tape parade. Go Braves.
Vinings Jim
September 27th, 2009
8:55 am
Great morning here in Atlanta – the weather looks perfect for the final home stand. I am bummed that I will only be hanging out on the blog for the first hour of the game today, but fortunately the two guys I’ll be tutoring this afternoon are okay with me listening to the radio. I’ll also have my proxy in LA monitoring the blog for me so I’ll know what’s going on (and she’ll be in a good mood after not having to watch Aaron Corp last night). Last night I was planning on an early bedtime, but I could not resist the Cards – Rockies, and I was glad I did not. I would love to wake up tomorrow … never mind, don’t want RHR to get on me for jinxing the Braves.
njbraves
September 27th, 2009
9:14 am
Lentz….remember when you said KJ was going to take AB’s away from Prado and Moylan was going to fail in “critical situations”?? How’s that prediction working out???
njbraves
September 27th, 2009
9:16 am
Turner Field should be packed for the games this week, but it won’t be. Watching the Rockies play to a full house every night reminds me how bad ATL fans really are.
richbrave
September 27th, 2009
9:17 am
Wayne in Utah:
Yours of 12:29 a.m. Wait you can’t go. All the plants are gonna’ die – STRIPES. Sorry to see you’re putting it on the shelf like my pal GIL IN MECHANICSVILLE. You will be missed. Stick your head in once in awhile, and !bueno suerte!
richbrave
September 27th, 2009
9:21 am
VJ:
Do you think LENTZ realizes we’re just shining him on, and is just shining us back? He can’t be that pig-headed. After all, he IS a BRAVES fan.
SpazzHH
September 27th, 2009
9:31 am
I don’t know about anyone else here, but I want the Braves back in the playoffs so bad that I am just petrified about what is going to happen when they return home for the final 7 games with all of this renewed hope and pressure to catch the Rockies. Seems like that in the past, every time they started to feel that little bit of hope and extra pressure, they didn’t seem to play with the same amount of confidence. I almost wish they could just stay on the road for the remaining games. Almost.
Vinings Jim
September 27th, 2009
9:34 am
richbrave – but he is also a Cowboys’ fan…
richbrave
September 27th, 2009
9:37 am
VJ:
Having these weird lines from movies crossing my mind constantly since I thought of old BO DIDDLEY yesterday and pulled out my 45’s. “He can’t be that pig-headed” “And pigs is almost as smart as dog’s”….”You just stay here with the pork boy, you might learn somethin’.” “Yeah BILLY, why’d you kiyll him?” “He was hacking on me” – YOUNG GUNS. “Maybe a few days in the stockade” – STRIPES. This blog and the pennant race are warping my mind.
richbrave
September 27th, 2009
9:40 am
Ouch VJ:
Didn’t realize that. Well then, he deserves to be excoriated and pilloried from time to time.
richbrave
September 27th, 2009
9:48 am
VJ:
What ails the ‘SKINS? They are the other team I began rooting for in 1952 after seeing SAMMY BAUGH’s last game. It’s been a mostly miserable journey unlike the majority of my 57 year excursion with the BRAVES. REDSKINS – Two decades of wishing and two of dispair sandwiched around one of hope and one of elation.
Fred
September 27th, 2009
9:51 am
DOB or any bloggers who know, If the Braves tie the Rockies for the wild card, will the one game playoff be in Atlanta or Denver? I know they used to flip a coin to make that determination but I seem to remember they changed that procedure. Thanks!
Random
September 27th, 2009
9:53 am
DOB (3:08 pm September 21, 2009): “He’s indicated he can’t afford to take a big hometown discount to stay with the Braves, but LaRoche has also made it clear he loves playing in Atlanta and the guys on the team. So I’m betting that, while he won’t take a lot less to stay here, he might take a little less, and would certainly take the Braves over most other teams if offers are more or less equal.”
CR (1:46 pm September 20, 2009): “At what price? LaRoche is making $7 million this season. You’d think the Braves would need to be in that neighborhood to sign him beyond this season. Chipper alluded to the fact that they’re not there yet.
“ ‘I know he loves playing here,’ Jones said. ‘I know he loves the guys. I know his family likes it here, but he’s not going to give us as big a hometown discount as what I think the Braves are thinking.’
“I asked LaRoche about it this morning and he said he doesn’t even have a figure in his head yet, as far as salary goes. His main objective, after going year-by-year for the first six years of his major league career, is to get a multi-year deal. And he wants three years.”
All right, in regard to “hometown discounts” — imo, there is absolutely NO WAY that the Braves can legitimately expect a “hometown discount” from ANY player if they’re not willing in turn to give the player some kind of no-trade clause.
And since the Braves are notorious for “never” giving no-trade clauses, I really don’t see how they have the nerve to expect any “hometown discounts” from anybody.
In general, I just can’t see how any player would give a “hometown discount” WITHOUT getting a no-trade clause in return. I mean, that’s the whole basis of giving a “hometown discount” — to remain in that particular area, right?
Am I missing something here?
PS: Fred — I heard “Atlanta” on the last radio or TV Braves ‘cast.
Wayne in Utah
September 27th, 2009
9:55 am
richbrave
I won’t be totally gone. Got my aircard and heck, I am mobile about 60% of the time anyway. Just gonna be a long 2 weeks. Lotsa windshield time. My fault, for not telling folks I can be there this week…
Mitchie-san
Good to see you are doing well. The SUCK AZZ BUM (as he is so fond to referring to players who suck) is still ever the idiot.
I will try to hook up during the game later….
Vinings Jim
September 27th, 2009
10:02 am
richbrave – I’m a Giants’ fan, so I don’t feel too badly for Dan Snyder. They have just made a lot of bad decisions over the past few years.
Rob from SC
September 27th, 2009
10:13 am
Derek Lowe: Please don’t suck today.
Bobby Cox: If Lowe does suck don’t be afraid to pull him. We need to treat this game like game 7 of the WS. We MUST win this game
richbrave
September 27th, 2009
10:24 am
VJ:
My analysis is that SNYDER’s stewardship is lacking. I see many parallels between he and GEORGE PRESTON MARSHALL minus the bigotry. Great coaches don’t want to come to D.C. because the owner is always in the kitchen similar to the relationship between CURLY LAMBEAU and MARSHALL in the early fifties.
richbrave
September 27th, 2009
10:26 am
Rob in S.C.:
Money, that’s money Rob. I roll with that. Take no prisioners, leave no stone unturned.
curtis jones
September 27th, 2009
10:33 am
It would be nice to see the Braves win out, especially against the Nationals- maybe the worst excuse for a major league team in recent memory. It’s too bad that many casual Braves fans checked out a month or two ago, when the HOF manager was pushing all the wrong buttons. The Braves are definitely back-page news, as football has taken over the South. Cox has to take much of the blame; when fans were interested and paying attention, he was giving games away.
SeaAtl
September 27th, 2009
10:33 am
My partial-plan season ticket package includes this Monday and Wednesday games against the Marlins. I remember thinking back in early June that it looked like I’d have a hard time finding any clients interested in going to those games since it seemed the Braves would be out of it……now I can hardly wait for both games!
jtb
September 27th, 2009
10:34 am
Fred
The game would be in Atlanta because while the Braves and Rockies split the season series, the Braves win the second tiebreaker by having a better division record.
beekay
September 27th, 2009
10:40 am
The Dodgers are 3 up for home field, we need that # to be down to 1 so that they have something to play for against the Rocks…the BrewCrew is playing well, I see them beating the Rocks twice while the Dodgers will win one of three…I think the Rocks beat the Cards today so for us to tie we can only lose one…..Go Jets, beat Titans!
McFann ;Ô;
September 27th, 2009
10:46 am
Ah, thank you Cardinals!!
2 1/2 games back…I think I’m getting goose-bumps! This could really happen… 
JJ4NLCY Even if Flowers becomes the next [Brian McCann] I like the Javy trade he has been awesome
Much better! Who was that guy that <