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Frankie Knuckles
September 30th, 2009
9:06 pm
I wouldn’t be angry if Nate wasn’t on the team next year. Noodle arm ( to the point of being scared to expose it….secrets out guy ) big hole in swing and BA. But then again I’m pissed, someone tell me why I’m emotionally invested in this organization.
rms
September 30th, 2009
9:06 pm
All that coughing you hear aint because of the cool weather….
McFann Ô
September 30th, 2009
9:07 pm
Mike J–
I know what you’re saying, and I agree. (Though it’s been the cleanup spot.
) I believe we’re on the same page. It’s a real head-scratching bummer, that’s for sure.
I am a mcfann, just so you know. He is my favorite player.
2 points in your favor!
MZ
September 30th, 2009
9:07 pm
Callin’ it now — Braves rally for six in the ninth (or eighth or seventh) and go on to win
NO MORE BOBBY
September 30th, 2009
9:07 pm
RHR – Somewhere in Buckhead, Jordan Schafer is watching this game on television with a smirk on his face.
Somewhere in Buckhead, Jordan Schafer is knee deep in hookers. He aint watching baseball.
jeffrey d
September 30th, 2009
9:07 pm
I’m changing my believe signs to Disbelief.
And you can change MFIKY’s picture to Norton’s.
RHR
September 30th, 2009
9:07 pm
I was just thinking that, scoots. I’m gonna go with 12 new pages by 8:00 a.m. tomorrow.
N8
September 30th, 2009
9:07 pm
Norton? Really? DOB, come on man. Can’t you just for a second understand some of the frustration over Bobby’s decisions?
I find it hard to believe that KJ, Church, Ross, hell…. Hudson aren’t better options than Norton.
I want to be excited about next year. I’ve tried as hard as I can to not gripe tonight, because they gave us good baseball in September. In the spring that was all I asked for.
But Greg Norton has zero business being in this game. ZERO. NADA. ZIP. ZILCH. This guy wouldn’t make the Nat’s 25 man roster.
If there’s two guys on, and ya got no outs.
Who you gonna call?
(all together now)
GREG NORTON!!!!
Hell, I’d rather see Rick Moranis at the plate than Norton. At least he’s entertaining.
Icky Thump/WBC
September 30th, 2009
9:07 pm
jeffrey d,
I’m taking you serious in your 9:01 post. I feel sorry for the guy also. I think Bobby has been downright hateful to this guy. I think it’s gotten to the point where he no longer has confidence and Bobby keeps running him up there.
lexbrave
September 30th, 2009
9:08 pm
actually i think a more fitting way for the braves season to end is for them to play out of their minds to force a one game playoff with the rockies and then lose 8-0 on a 2 hitter.
NO MORE BOBBY
September 30th, 2009
9:08 pm
I BELIEVE!!!!!
IN 2011!!!!!!
richbrave
September 30th, 2009
9:08 pm
Ah, the haters are ba-a-ack. Scream and shout, BC’s here ’till he ain’t. See you next year too haters.
Mark in PA
September 30th, 2009
9:09 pm
“How much better have the Braves been on the road than at home lately? Glad you asked”-DOB.
Is the demonic cow still watching the game? Here’s an off-season move that might help: move that thing to the airport.
kirkinga
September 30th, 2009
9:09 pm
Tomahawkin, I’m not bashing you. I generally find the things you say to be interesting and provocative.
That said, you were wrong about there being no chance back in the Astro’s series. If you we right then we wouldn’t be sitting here all disappointed with the results so far of this game as the outcome would not matter.
Coming with the I told you so’s during the middle of game 157 is weak, I expect better from you.
Is it too much to ask people to wait until the team has been eliminated officially before y’all go patting yourselves on the back? There are only a few games remaining and all offseason for you to remind us.
lexbrave
September 30th, 2009
9:09 pm
that or have a chance to force a one game playoff with a win over the nats and lose 8-0 on a 2 hitter.
richbrave
September 30th, 2009
9:10 pm
N8:
Not to mention a much tougher strike zone.
MZ
September 30th, 2009
9:10 pm
I’m just sayin, I’ve seen the Braves do it before — look like a junior high team for six innings (or seven or eight) and come back to win … callin it now
richbrave
September 30th, 2009
9:11 pm
MZ:
Alright, MZ has pulled up the band-wagon. Let’s pile on. GO BRAVES.
Driver8
September 30th, 2009
9:11 pm
Bobby’s excuse on the Norton thing would be “heck everyone else struck out against him … he was tough tonight. Tomorrow will be different Greg will get it done I’m sure of it”
Daybed Wagmoe
September 30th, 2009
9:11 pm
Mr. Enigma — are you referring to the 9:02pm post? Just for the record, I think it was Carroll who said that she would make sure comments like those wouldn’t continue on last night’s blog. Not sure that it was DOB who said he’d put an end to it, though I’m also sure that DOB wouldn’t be one for that kind of talk on this here blog either.
jeffrey d
September 30th, 2009
9:12 pm
At least he’s not striking us out anymore.
MZ
September 30th, 2009
9:12 pm
Brew Crew up 2-1 on Rox
richbrave
September 30th, 2009
9:12 pm
Start us off with a HR, JONES.
Firetheoldfool
September 30th, 2009
9:12 pm
Its obvious that DONK does not want to win. He puts NORTON in again. Even the announcers were questioning that move. This old fart should be put out to pasture NOW not at the end of next year. If he had not been managing this year, we would now be in 1st ahead of the Phillies. And we have to go through another year of this? Jeez.
Daybed Wagmoe
September 30th, 2009
9:13 pm
Mr. Enigma — I take that back. Just went onto last night’s blog and saw where it was DOB who said that, at 12:11am (page 21). So nevermind, disregard my 9:11 post.
SouthernBelleBrave
September 30th, 2009
9:13 pm
I bet Norton himself says “Oh crap, not me!” when Bobby calls him to pinch hit!!
Btw, I don’t feel sorry for him one bit. He sucks and there ain’t no way ’round that fact. I just hope that he is not on the team come Spring Training.
RHR
September 30th, 2009
9:13 pm
Prado has presumably set himself up for a regular job in 2010, though the Braves haven’t said anything specifically.
“When one guy’s struggling and the other guy steps in and does what [Prado] has done, you have to be proud of him and excited for him,” Pendleton said. “At the same time, you’re talking about a Kelly Johnson; he’s got to regroup and come back fighting again.
“That’s part of how you make each other better. … Hopefully it’ll make Kelly a better player and have him come back next year and battle his tail off for that position, too.”
Oh hell no. Absolutely not. Get right on out of here with that, TP.
jeffrey d
September 30th, 2009
9:13 pm
Icky – 100% serious. I mean, he’s trying (we assume)….and now he’s booed and hated by so many.
richbrave
September 30th, 2009
9:14 pm
I think CHIP fell off the band-wagon.
McFann Ô
September 30th, 2009
9:14 pm
Hmm…well, OK…it um…it wasn’t a K, but…why did you—
Never mind…
GARRET!! What on earth?
RHR
September 30th, 2009
9:14 pm
I’ll miss you, Professional Loaf.
McFann Ô
September 30th, 2009
9:15 pm
Wow…too bad those other guys couldn’t do anything against a pitcher they’ve hit well in their careers.
Let’s go, LaRoche!!
RHR
September 30th, 2009
9:16 pm
Oh look! A point!
keylargo
September 30th, 2009
9:16 pm
Get LUCKY Matt Diaz.
McFann Ô
September 30th, 2009
9:16 pm
Sweet dreams…
Jurrjens4NLCY
September 30th, 2009
9:16 pm
YEY!
richbrave
September 30th, 2009
9:16 pm
SouthernBelleBrave:
I’m getting ready to post a list of has been BRAVES from around the league. Noticed CORKY MILLER of the infamous .082 BA from two years ago. Just think back then, we would have sent HIM up!!!!
SoWeGA Fanatic
September 30th, 2009
9:17 pm
The fat lady sat back down…for the moment.
Firetheoldfool
September 30th, 2009
9:17 pm
Where is Norton when we need him to kill a rally. Only one rally kill per game.
Jurrjens4NLCY
September 30th, 2009
9:17 pm
Matt Diaz sucks SOO MUCH!!!
SouthernBelleBrave
September 30th, 2009
9:17 pm
Wow…all of a sudden, we have 2 runs!! Bottom of the 7th and 2 outs, and we start a rally. You just never know.
Jurrjens4NLCY
September 30th, 2009
9:18 pm
Matty D’s batting approach is disgusting!
Wayne in Utah
September 30th, 2009
9:18 pm
It ain’t mathematically over yet, so I guess I will keep pulling for my Braves. Ah heck, I guess I will pull for them if/when they get eliminated. That’s what I do….since 1966.
I never thought we would have enough to get this close. I was wrong. I am very proud of this team for what they have done these past 3 months. Even during this good stretch (last 3 months roughly), they have had moments where the offense has disappeared.
This all bodes well for 2010!
While typing, Loaf, Escobar and LaRoche get hits…….
Kelly's Johnson
September 30th, 2009
9:18 pm
At the moment…Bobby is trying to figure out a way to send Norton back up again…as a pinch hitter… if Diaz reaches
Jurrjens4NLCY
September 30th, 2009
9:18 pm
Thats a funny looking HR there MATTY!
SoWeGA Fanatic
September 30th, 2009
9:19 pm
Jurrjens4NLCY
September 30th, 2009
9:18 pm
Matty D’s batting approach is disgusting!
True, but his lifetime average is highest on the team.
Jimmy Joe
September 30th, 2009
9:19 pm
Top 4 guys in this lineup have been bad this series.
Tomahawkin
September 30th, 2009
9:19 pm
Rob In Fayetteville
I’m not goning to do all that. The braves didn’t choke this year. It was just that there were too many aspects of the game that the braves were way too consistant on to be taken serious as a that that can win in October…
Gotta have speed and timely hitting in September and October to be successful. Instead Bobby and his squad depends on its offense winning games with the clutch 3 run homer and it doesn’t work like that
That’s why I gave up 3 weeks ago
Jurrjens4NLCY
September 30th, 2009
9:20 pm
Damn!
I thought for sure that would work!
Whatever.
Though luck there Matty
MZ
September 30th, 2009
9:21 pm
just remember … @ 9:07, I called the comeback
McFann Ô
September 30th, 2009
9:22 pm
Top 4 guys in this lineup have been bad this series.
Yeah…BMac has a LOT of trouble with the Marlins.
Although he used to be able to hit this guy…
Jurrjens4NLCY
September 30th, 2009
9:22 pm
For those of you who think I don’t like Matt Diaz,
The last time I complained that Matt has no discipline, he hit a 3 run HR.
I thought I’d do it again…
Daybed Wagmoe
September 30th, 2009
9:22 pm
Well, at least it’s not a shutout!
Tomahawkin
September 30th, 2009
9:22 pm
I know its a big game but some of you guys have the biggest mood swings watching Matty-D
He was the on the bad side Monday Night, Last night he was the team’s Savior of the Awfense. Tonight the full hateration is back in full effect for Matty-D…Some people act as if he’s making Chipper’s kind of money…
Cheese-Whiz!
SoWeGA Fanatic
September 30th, 2009
9:22 pm
“That’s why I gave up 3 weeks ago”
Then why are you here with the game on TV?
Driver8
September 30th, 2009
9:24 pm
2nd and 3rd and Norton batted …. that could have been a nice inning if anyone but that BUM was hitting. Nice to get 2 last inning but one or two the other could have realy done some damage. Coulda Shoulda I know. Nolasco has to get out of this game for us to come back.
Firetheoldfool
September 30th, 2009
9:24 pm
Hey Brooks Conrad. How does it feel to see Norton come up instead of you game after game after game
keylargo
September 30th, 2009
9:25 pm
KJ will pinch hit and get another rally started.
Driver8
September 30th, 2009
9:25 pm
Regardless… Need some early 90’s MOJO here tonight because you know the Rockies will pull something out like they always seem to do. They have that MOJO ie. like 2007.
richbrave
September 30th, 2009
9:25 pm
TOM-O-HAWKIN:
Rightous post. Just thinking how shallow minds can be.
Jurrjens4NLCY
September 30th, 2009
9:25 pm
Look at ‘em,
Lifeless, scared, sadomasochistic, sad
They make me SICK!
MZ
September 30th, 2009
9:25 pm
this could very well be the inning the Braves bust it open … pinch hitter, McLouth and Prado … McLouth is due, DUE, I tell ya!
jeffrey d
September 30th, 2009
9:26 pm
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=51033456&l=68f09eea6f&id=4907817
jeffrey d
September 30th, 2009
9:28 pm
First Greg Norton then Brooks Conrad. Is Bobby going in reverse order tonight?
Tomahawkin
September 30th, 2009
9:29 pm
kirkinGa
I was basing that loss the Hanson pitched in the Astros series where we lost a shot at Bobby’s dumb decisions that has cost us games this year
Kepping Norton on the roster is another reason
Keeping Nate-Dawg at Leadoff is another reason
His Decision not to bench Francoeur…I don’t need to elaborate
Chipper should be hitting sixth and that shoul’ve took effect a month ago
Roachy batting 7th-8th…? Cost us during the close games
Kirk in other words I gave up because of the Dumb moves that Bobby Made more than ever this season as to why I knew 3 weeks ago that they were done…At least I wasn’t one of those who called “Season Over” in the middle of June
I bet some of those same fans are the one’s who took the bait into thinking that this team had a Shot to win the W.C. and be successful in October
Wayne in Utah
September 30th, 2009
9:29 pm
Wade Blasingame, Woody Woodward, Gary Geiger, Pat Jarvis, Denis Menke, Chi-Chi Olivo, Rico Carty, Mack Jones, Cecil Upshaw, and Joe Torre……to name a few.
Firetheoldfool
September 30th, 2009
9:29 pm
OK here comes another K.
keylargo
September 30th, 2009
9:30 pm
I’ll be the first to congratulate you if you are correct MZ.
Kelly's Johnson
September 30th, 2009
9:30 pm
Some players are “better” than their #’s…some are “worse”…Diaz is one of those “worse” ones. A platooner…below average D even for a corner OF…Not much power for a corner OF…horrible plate discipline…not many walks…If you need a baserunner, you cringe on a 3-2 pitch… that’s a foot off the plate, or in the dirt, or eye-high….His $$ “situation” is the lone reason I think he is a “keeper”…and by “keeper’, I mean a platooner, at best…
RHR
September 30th, 2009
9:31 pm
Norton walked! Wow!
Firetheoldfool
September 30th, 2009
9:32 pm
Tomahawkin. You are making way too much sense for the Coxlovers on this blog. They don’t see it. BC is our HOF manager forever.
glord
September 30th, 2009
9:32 pm
Can anyone tell me what the promotional code is for half price tickets this weekend. I am going Friday but would like to go Saturday as well and get some good seats.
Wayne in Utah
September 30th, 2009
9:32 pm
Brooks Conrad strikes out….dogs and cats sleeping together sort of stuff….
RHR
September 30th, 2009
9:33 pm
I like how boston, who hasn’t won a game since August, clinched last night anyway.
Wayne in Utah
September 30th, 2009
9:34 pm
Firetheoldfool
Is that your mother I hear coming. You need to turn off the computer, and do your homework.
David O'Brien
September 30th, 2009
9:35 pm
Official attendance: 31,513. Unofficial attendance: Significantly lower.
Tomahawkin
September 30th, 2009
9:35 pm
Richbrave
I forgot to post this because I was having Pregnat Pauses earlier
But I’ve gotten tired of people bashing the Med’s (Medlen)
Dude is a rookie and it’s not like he is making D-Lowe’s kind of money…I feel that D-lo hasn’t got bashed enough
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Med’s is gonna be solid next year as a sophmore, “Bank On It!” He shows exceptional poise for a rookie…
I wouldn’t mind seeing Easy-E, Meds, And Petey-Pablo, Back-2-back-2-back, 7th-8th-9th innings next year
Wayne in Utah
September 30th, 2009
9:35 pm
Tomahawkin
What is your explanation for Javier Vazquez’ success this season?
Firetheoldfool
September 30th, 2009
9:35 pm
Wayne in Utah. Oh. I was wondering where all the Coxlovers were. I see you are one of the idiots.
Driver8
September 30th, 2009
9:35 pm
Does Chipper have any magic left in that bat??? My guess is nope.
SouthernBelleBrave
September 30th, 2009
9:36 pm
Oh good, Nolasco has come out of the game. Maybe we can score a few on Meyer in this inning or the 9th. *Fingers crossed*
glord
September 30th, 2009
9:37 pm
I think Medlin is going to be good as well. Tough to be a rookie and get inconsistant innings and be consistant.
Jurrjens4NLCY
September 30th, 2009
9:37 pm
What is your explanation for Javier Vazquez’ success this season?
The National League
Mitchell
September 30th, 2009
9:37 pm
Can’t spell “Believe” without L-I-E.
Kelly's Johnson
September 30th, 2009
9:37 pm
Does ANYBODY honestly expect to see Brooks Conrad in the majors again….after another week or so?? (He’ll turn 30 over the off-season)
SouthernBelleBrave
September 30th, 2009
9:37 pm
*Sigh* I guess not. Well there’s still the bottom of the 9th left.
SRF
September 30th, 2009
9:37 pm
Chipper might as well be swinging a pool noodle for all the good a bat does him…
Firetheoldfool
September 30th, 2009
9:39 pm
Good night Wayne. Gotta go do my homework.
Tomahawkin
September 30th, 2009
9:40 pm
SoWeGA Fanatic ………..Your response to my quote
“That’s why I gave up 3 weeks ago”
“Then why are you here with the game on TV?”
Dawg I’m Not gonna leave this team and forget about them in favor of Football. You gotta be Loyal to your roots. I will still watch the braves no matter If I call out their “Self Proclaimed Leader” at 3rd, their Inept Manager, their inconsistant AWFense, etc…even If I know that I say that they don’t have the type of team to win in October….
kirkinga
September 30th, 2009
9:40 pm
Fair enough Tomahawkin, all you say might just be true. I just would refer you to DOB’s opening comments as to their second-half record.
It’s your call if and when you give up.
For the record, I think you’ll notice that those of us who said this team would be in the playoff hunt back in April, May, and June were also correct.
Mid Town Joe
September 30th, 2009
9:41 pm
OK, now is the time to let everyone know how we really feel!
Jurrjens4NLCY
September 30th, 2009
9:41 pm
Can’t spell “Believe” without L-I-E.
LMFAO!
Thats the funniest thing anyone has ever said about anything!
Mitchell
September 30th, 2009
9:42 pm
Wayne in Utah
September 30th, 2009
9:34 pm
Firetheoldfool
Is that your mother I hear coming. You need to turn off the computer, and do your homework.
Come on Wayne. Get some new material.
Tomahawkin
September 30th, 2009
9:43 pm
Wayne In Utah
I’m pretty sure you’ve seen the games that Vazquez has pitched…
To have nasty control of 5 pitches is amazing…I don’t know how he didn’t win 20 games and a Cy Young in New Yawk!
He’d be a Cy Yonung award winner if it not had been for the AWFense not giving him any support….
People who bash him when he was with the White Sox forget 1) he pitched in the A.L. and 2) he Pitched half his games at Cell Phone Field (U.S. Cellular) which is a hitters paradise
glord
September 30th, 2009
9:43 pm
Nothing to be upset about. They cant win them all forever. This season was not lost the last two nights. It was lost in April, May and June. They made it fun and the future looks bright.
brian
September 30th, 2009
9:44 pm
Nolasco and his ERA of 5 struck out 16 Braves and put the dagger in our heart
Wayne in Utah
September 30th, 2009
9:44 pm
I am the king of the coxlovers idiocy club, I’ll have you know….
National League??? Eeeehh!!! Sorry, wrong guess. He was in the NL before. Would you like to go for double jeopardy where the scores can really change?
keylargo
September 30th, 2009
9:44 pm
glord
http://amyssavingtips.blogspot.com/2009/09/braves-game-tickets-half-price.html
RHR
September 30th, 2009
9:45 pm
Like I always say. If ya can’t beat ‘em, bean ‘em!
StingerSplash
September 30th, 2009
9:46 pm
Wow. Even Bobby has given up. He’s putting in Manny “White Flag” Acosta.
I couldn’t listen to enough Black Flag with Henry Rollins to make up for this disaster this evening.