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Bay Area Steve
October 6th, 2009
5:04 pm
I’d like to cram scoots’ left weejun in Robert’s ass, and his right one in Lentz’ throat, and call it a day.
RHR
October 6th, 2009
5:06 pm
scoots, what came first for you: Weejuns or your admiration of KJ?
Steve from OH
October 6th, 2009
5:06 pm
And Gonzalez is owed 10MM combined over 2010 and 2011 (really, he’s only owed 4MM next year as 2011 is an option year but I digress)…that’s nowhere near “salary dump” level.
Rob from SC
October 6th, 2009
5:12 pm
Steve from OH
When will this intense pain go away.
Steve from OH
October 6th, 2009
5:13 pm
Umm…I don’t know?
Sorry. I really don’t…
Tomahawkin
October 6th, 2009
5:13 pm
RHR
You do have a point about KJ. Had he been a minority, He’d would’ve been gone long ago, Ditto for Francoeur and his struggles and clling out his coaches during his tenure…
Not playing the stupid race card but RHR has a point…
DAP
October 6th, 2009
5:13 pm
maybe the pads would take a #7 overall pick…..
DAP
October 6th, 2009
5:15 pm
on the MLBTraderumors.com chat:
Q:Who are some RH power hitters I may target this winter?
A: Byrd, Dye, Cameron, Willingham? Thanks for chatting everyone
J-MAN
October 6th, 2009
5:16 pm
I think the Pads learned their lesson from last season and wont be so greedy and their GM Kevin Towers is gone I mean if they had it to do over they would have pulled the trigger on the Peavy trade with us last winter
DAP
October 6th, 2009
5:17 pm
i mentioned luke scott earlier, but i was wondering if he would be a good trade option. he could platoon with diaz on one of the corners and back up 1st base. thoughts?
J-MAN
October 6th, 2009
5:17 pm
But the Pads are trying to pull a Marlins move ala 1998 and dump everybody
Steve from OH
October 6th, 2009
5:18 pm
Agreed, but Adrian is a more valuable commodity IMO than Peavy…
J-MAN
October 6th, 2009
5:18 pm
But I NEVER said that it would be done. Only that it COULD be done
Rob from SC
October 6th, 2009
5:24 pm
Steve
how long did you pain last
jeffrey d
October 6th, 2009
5:24 pm
Except the 2009 Padres have a lot less talent than the 1998 Marlins.
Efrim
October 6th, 2009
5:25 pm
Keith Law on the Braves potentially trading Lowe(via ESPN Insider):
“I think they could find a taker — he’s an innings machine, and he has a reputation that probably exceeds his abilities right now, but I’d be pretty wary of him right now because of the signs of decline and his age.”
Efrim
October 6th, 2009
5:26 pm
Keith Law on the Braves potentially trading Lowe(via ESPN Insider):
I think they could find a taker — he’s an innings machine, and he has a reputation that probably exceeds his abilities right now, but I’d be pretty wary of him right now because of the signs of decline and his age.
Efrim
October 6th, 2009
5:27 pm
Keith Law on the Braves potentially trading Lowe(via ESPN Insider):
“I think they could find a taker — he’s an innings machine, and he has a reputation that probably exceeds his abilities right now, but I’d be pretty wary of him right now because of the signs of decline and his age.”
Bat Masterson
October 6th, 2009
5:27 pm
MattyRoss
October 6th, 2009
4:26 pm
Matty, you know you have, 5 lefties, 2 righties and a switch hitter as your everyday 8, right.
I saw today Mark Bradley was speculating Heyward would be in right. I think the only people that have written off Schafer, are the ones not aware he was injured last year. Hum, already calling it last year, that did not take long. Anyway, if McLouth is out there, that’s 3 lefties in the outfield. That leaves first base for a big right handed bat.
Of course you could have those guys in the outfield, sign LaRoche for first. Then put Kelly back at second, trade Escobar for a lefty short stop, and Chipper switch hits, so….
Then in 2010 just forfeit all games against left handers, go with a four man rotation, everybody is well rested all year, win 100 games, win the World Series,…..Woooo…. problems solved….YEAH
Braveheart
October 6th, 2009
5:31 pm
You do have a point about KJ. Had he been a minority, He’d would’ve been gone long ago, Ditto for Francoeur and his struggles and clling out his coaches during his tenure…
Really?!?!?!? Gone a long time ago?!?!?!? For what reason? ‘Cause if you think KJ should’ve been gone a long time ago, then what are you saying is that the Braves should rid themselves of Martin Prado right now.
KJ, 2007 & 2008 combined: .282/.362/.451/.813/112 OPS+
Prado, 2008 & 2009 combined: .311/.364/.463/.827/118 OPS+
So if KJ should’ve been gone a long time ago for doing that, why shouldn’t Prado be sent packing now so that you aren’t wasting our time a year from now declaring that Prado should’ve been sent packing a long time ago?
And as for the race thing, isn’t Martin the one who is often talked about in a way reserved for white guys: solid, steady, blah, blah, blah while KJ is the one talked about in a way some folks like to stereotype the play of minorities: erratic.
And as for Frenchy being kept around because he was a white guy, then why did the Pirates keep sticking with Roberto Clemente past the age of 25 although Frenchy and Clemente essentially had the same OPS+ numbers? The Pirates hung unto the Latino through his development. The Braves sent the great white hope packing. I think his numbers with the Mets showed why they kept hanging on to Frenchy as long as they did.
McFann Ô
October 6th, 2009
5:31 pm
monty–
That’s some very int’resting stuff…well, since BMac’s gonna be 26 next year (that seems “old” all of the sudden…), guess that means, by those findings of yours, that he’s about to peak.
So…after he peaks, then maybe we cann talk about moving him to first.
Efrim
October 6th, 2009
5:31 pm
Not sure who to root for with this Twins/Tigers game. Does it even matter who wins?
McFann Ô
October 6th, 2009
5:33 pm
Efrim Not sure who to root for with this Twins/Tigers game.
[sneeze]Tigers![cough cough]…
Jake W.
October 6th, 2009
5:38 pm
“Not sure who to root for with this Twins/Tigers game. Does it even matter who wins?”-Efrim
Um, since i’m not a Yankees fan I want to root for which ever one I feel has the best chance to upset them. Don’t know which team that is since they both did bad against the Ynakees but crazy things can happen in that Dome so i will say Twins.
monty
October 6th, 2009
5:42 pm
McFAnn O
hopefully we can transition him there while it’s still worth the effort and his knees are still holding up. Otherwise I’m afraid he’s only got 5-6 really good years left.
Bravesfaninmetsland
October 6th, 2009
5:46 pm
We have all off season to talk Braves baseball. tonight in your State everyone who can should buy, sell their posessions, whatever it takes and go check out U2. Saw both shows at Giant Stadium and you won’t regret it. Go now!!
Mid Town Joe
October 6th, 2009
5:46 pm
Well, I use to think i was a fairly good all-around sports fan. But get this – I didn’t watch a single play of MNF last night, and I didn’t know the AL play-in game was on TBS. Time for a BP check and look for a pulse. (much of this has to do with all the pre-game hype)
jeffrey d
October 6th, 2009
5:48 pm
lol, McFanno
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
October 6th, 2009
5:48 pm
Man, how good would Cabrera look as the Braves cleanup hitter?
Mid Town Joe
October 6th, 2009
5:48 pm
Speaking of shows: Folks in Atlanta need to head over to the Fox and check out The Rain. They are wonderful Beatles tribute band. They hae a good website to sample some songs, too.
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
October 6th, 2009
5:49 pm
Yeah, he’d look good.
McFann Ô
October 6th, 2009
5:53 pm
monty–
Well, both Frank Wren and BMac don’t want to make the move. I mean, I have no doubt that BMac would make the move if they needed him to, but right his value comes from being a catcher.
Either way, I’m not gonna make any, uh…predictions if you will about the rest of his career until I know that he’s had success in correcting his vision.
jeffrey d–
BravesfaninWis
October 6th, 2009
5:54 pm
Just saw that Jurrgens is the NL pitcher of the month. Well deserved.. I can’t wait to watch this kid over the course of his career.. He is young, poised, and just one hell of a pitcher. He along with Hanson will be a great 1-2 punch for the Braves.. I am expecting around a 20 win season for JJ next year, and Hanson should be right around that number with playing a entire season in the bigs..
jeffrey d
October 6th, 2009
5:55 pm
Who’s 3-0?
jeffrey d
October 6th, 2009
5:57 pm
Isn’t Jurrgens a moisturizer?
keylargo
October 6th, 2009
5:57 pm
There is a program on BRAVO called Flipping Out. It is about a gay, neurotic, condescending JA named Jeff Lewis. He buys,remodels and resells houses. I’ve never seen anyone treat people worse than this guy. In my mind he is exactly like someone on the blog.
This program comes on Bravo (Directv 273), Tuesday at 8pm @ 9pm. Let me know if it reminds you of anyone we, unfortunately, blog with.
McFann Ô
October 6th, 2009
5:57 pm
BTW–Bet everyone knows what Anniversary this is…I mean, what Important Event in Braves History took place today?
McFann Ô
October 6th, 2009
5:58 pm
jeffrey d–
Tigers…
jeffrey d
October 6th, 2009
6:00 pm
I’m gonna go with McCann’s homer off Roger Clemens.
jeffrey d
October 6th, 2009
6:00 pm
Not that that was exciting. According to Jerome Jurenovich Willie Harris is more exciting than that play.
McFann Ô
October 6th, 2009
6:09 pm
jeffrey d–
Bingo! You’re 100% correct!
But yeah, those six hits, man…
Soph
October 6th, 2009
6:36 pm
Of course the team I want to adopt is losing.
Andre "Pulpwood" Smith
October 6th, 2009
6:36 pm
Jerome Jurenovich here, and if you’re looking for a truly memorable television experience let me suggest ABC’s “According to Jim”.
J-MAN
October 6th, 2009
6:39 pm
But if you want to go after a OF bat instead of A Gonzalez take the Hudson and LaRoach $$$ and go after Jason Bay or Matt Holliday
J-MAN
October 6th, 2009
6:40 pm
But I feel that A Gonzalez would be easier and cheaper to get
J-MAN
October 6th, 2009
6:41 pm
D.O.B you need to post a new blog over what the Bravos should do and maybe add a poll of who the fans want here
Soph
October 6th, 2009
6:52 pm
Ok, 3-2. Getting closer.
McFann Ô
October 6th, 2009
6:56 pm
Soph Of course the team I want to adopt is losing.
Soph
October 6th, 2009
6:57 pm
Hey, now. Put that tongue away! Twins are threatening.
Soph
October 6th, 2009
7:00 pm
Deep breath, Chip Caray. I know this is exciting but you can take it down a notch.
jeffrey d
October 6th, 2009
7:04 pm
I turned it to TBS expecting The Office and got Chip Caray instead. It was an unwelcomed surprise.
ncscoots
October 6th, 2009
7:05 pm
And that wasn’t a knock, by the way, I love aging frat daddies!
Thanks, babe; I need a little consolation after being called a sublimated racist, LOL. That stings, man.
Honorary Weejuns and a pair of virtual khakis go to Braveheart for his Johnson post above, LOL. They aren’t his style, but, I feel better for having made the offer.
McFann Ô
October 6th, 2009
7:06 pm
Soph–
Yeah…someday I’ll learn the value of biting my tongue. Never been very good at that and more often than not it comes back to bite me!
Deep breath, Chip Caray. I know this is exciting but you can take it down a notch.
McFann Ô
October 6th, 2009
7:07 pm
Jon Rauch…
Ew.
Soph
October 6th, 2009
7:09 pm
Eh, it worked out okay, McFann. Dude left the bases loaded. Blah.
I have a backup plan anyway – Go Angels!
Soph
October 6th, 2009
7:10 pm
I wish my SAP worked right. I swear I’d listen to this game in Spanish if I could.
jeffrey d
October 6th, 2009
7:15 pm
Hmm, Chip Caray in Spanish
Soph
October 6th, 2009
7:16 pm
Nah, not Chip Caray. TBS has announcers that broadcast in Spanish.
I like Granderson. A lot.
McFann Ô
October 6th, 2009
7:16 pm
Soph Dude left the bases loaded. Blah.
Boo-yah!
Yeah, I’m pulling for the Angels anyway…
Base hit…
Doc Holiday
October 6th, 2009
7:17 pm
I am expecting around a 20 win season for JJ next year, and Hanson should be right around that number with playing a entire season in the bigs..—-BravesfaninWis—
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Did we get our cleanup hitter already?……….man Am I excited.
Soph
October 6th, 2009
7:24 pm
McFann, what’s Rally up to these days? Is he as bored out of his mind as I am now?
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
October 6th, 2009
7:25 pm
Weird when you see Minnesota fans with TBS posters. I’m thinking, ‘that’s our channel’!
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
October 6th, 2009
7:27 pm
Wonder if Chip Carey gets hemoroids from doing those sudden, “LINE DRIVE BASE HIT” screams?
Tomahawkin
October 6th, 2009
7:28 pm
What a Transistion! After this year only the A’s, Blue Jays and Marlins will be the only teams that play in Football stadiums…That’s a serious transition from 15 years ago…
Soph
October 6th, 2009
7:30 pm
Yay for the Twins.
Tomahawkin
October 6th, 2009
7:31 pm
WOW. What a Game at the Homerdome, Reminds me of the 1991 W. Series!
I hope they do this against the Yankees!
Soph
October 6th, 2009
7:32 pm
Mauer Power, McFann!
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
October 6th, 2009
7:32 pm
Did Leyland not see that Minor sucked the last inning? Yeah, let him go another… makes sense.
Tomahawkin
October 6th, 2009
7:34 pm
Is It me or do the current Twins remind braves fans of the 91 Braves, Minus the star-power of Deion…?
Braveheart
October 6th, 2009
7:34 pm
Scoots, I spent 16 years in Catholic schools, 12 of which I was mandated to wear the khakis and loafers uni every darn day, and then have been in a profession for the last decade where the khakis and loafers are the de facto dress code. Spending 40 hours a week almost my entire life being forced to dress a certain way breeds contempt and resentment towards that style of dress. Gotta admit though that whenever I see someone break the code and come in looking like a retarded ragamuffin, I’m like, come on, arsehole, dress like a man
Roman Gal
October 6th, 2009
7:37 pm
I believe I speak for all of us when I say: Trade McCann or Jurrjens or even Heyward if you must, but keep the man who brings families together and makes this site 100 times livelier. Keep Greg Norton!
That Mark Bradley sure is a hoot!
Tomahawkin
October 6th, 2009
7:37 pm
FU-TE NI…
Dude has a cool name People on this blog would have fun with that name…How come BSPN hasn’t talked about this guy? He’s had a good year…!
ncscoots
October 6th, 2009
7:45 pm
Braveheart, roger that. Ain’t quite the same when somebody else makes the choice for you. ‘Course, when I was in college, heck, it might as well have been a uni, LOL, it’s just that I never saw it that way. Well, what the hey…
Tell those retarded ragamuffins to style up by picking up a pair of the new Mark McNairy designs for Bass: nice hand-sewn alligator Weejuns for a mere $3500, LOL. Not quite “penny” loafers.
Roman Gal
October 6th, 2009
7:49 pm
I turned it to TBS expecting The Office and got Chip Caray instead. It was an unwelcomed surprise.
Yikes! That’s never a welcome surprise…it’s more like a nightmare.
Roman Gal
October 6th, 2009
7:51 pm
nice hand-sewn alligator Weejuns for a mere $3500 ncscoots
Holy Cornelia! What kind of job did you have in college?
Greg Norton
October 6th, 2009
7:55 pm
Hope Frank feels the way Bobby does about wanting me back as the PH specialist next year. Got any advice for me when I phone or meet with Mr.Wren about a possible return?
Greg Norton
October 6th, 2009
7:57 pm
Oh, forgot to mention that it’s been a blast being one of the most talked about Braves player on this blog throughout the ‘09 season.
ncscoots
October 6th, 2009
7:58 pm
Holy Cornelia! What kind of job did you have in college?
Trust me, my first pair of Weejuns cost about a hundredth of that, those many years ago, LOL.
Braveheart
October 6th, 2009
8:01 pm
$3500?!?!?!?! Holy Imelda Marcos!
McFann Ô
October 6th, 2009
8:02 pm
Soph what’s Rally up to these days? Is he as bored out of his mind as I am now?
Oh yeah, he’s totally bored. He’s trying to decide when to start hibernating…kinda hard to tell when it’s time around here.
Mauer Power, McFann!
Yeah!
No sweat, Joey–happens to the best of ‘em…
McFann Ô
October 6th, 2009
8:04 pm
Joe Nathen…*raspberry!*
Roman Gal
October 6th, 2009
8:05 pm
Trust me, my first pair of Weejuns cost about a hundredth of that, those many years ago, LOL. ncscoots
Ok. I mean, I’ve heard about jobs for college students that pay really well…it’s just that none of them have been legal.
ncscoots
October 6th, 2009
8:14 pm
Ok. I mean, I’ve heard about jobs for college students that pay really well…it’s just that none of them have been legal.
Well, I’m not in college anymore, Toto, LOL. But I’ll admit to moving my hand away from those shoes as if they were a real alligator, LOL. I draw the line at a grand a shoe, more than that is just ugly excess.
Tomahawkin
October 6th, 2009
8:23 pm
WOW, That Was Clutch Pitching by Nathan. Had that been one of the braves closers we’d been down two runs by now…The Twins have had a lot of Luck on their side
Jalb3rt
October 6th, 2009
8:23 pm
Bobby Cox came up with the idea of moving Martin Prado to right field to give KJ another chance at 2B. With that said, i wonder how the hell did the organization gave that old fart another chance at the managerial position… for god’s sake, with Bobby Cox coming back next season, we’ll have to wait until 2011 to see the Braves achieve something.
TnBrian(Vazquez ace 2010)
October 6th, 2009
8:29 pm
Chip Carey plays to the crowd when he announces.
Jake W.
October 6th, 2009
8:30 pm
“WOW, That Was Clutch Pitching by Nathan. Had that been one of the braves closers we’d been down two runs by now…The Twins have had a lot of Luck on their side” -Tomahawkin
Nope, not true. Gonzo is well known for getting into and out of trouble. They may have both had their struggles this year, Gonzo and Soriano, but one only has to look back to how things were before they got here in our bullpen to see how valuable they have been to this team(when healthy of course). I mean in 2006 when we traded for Wickman, the guy was seen as a saviour and the very next year they DFA him.
Roman Gal
October 6th, 2009
8:33 pm
I draw the line at a grand a shoe, more than that is just ugly excess.
It’s not necessary for you to pretend to be bereft for our benefits.
Roman Gal
October 6th, 2009
8:37 pm
Bobby Cox came up with the idea of moving Martin Prado to right field to give KJ another chance at 2B.
Bobby pretty much refused to play Kelly in the second half last year. Do you really think those comments were anything but a ploy? He’s not going to say anything bad about Kelly if they hope to trade him for anything valuable. I’m sure the “Old Man” knows understood what he was doing…
Roman Gal
October 6th, 2009
8:39 pm
It’s not necessary for you to pretend to be bereft for our benefits.
As a matter of fact, once I’m rich I plan to come on here like willieg and tell all of you how smart and rich I am. I don’t see anything wrong with that plan.
J-MAN
October 6th, 2009
8:41 pm
My “HELL NO” list:
1. Greg Norton
2. Kelly Jonhson
3. Jeff Bennett
4. Chip Carey
5. Batting Chipper 3rd
6. Drinking Barcardi 151 that stuff will put you out
7. Not having Prado playing 2B
8. Not having Diaz as an everyday player
9. Not going after a power hitter
10. Not making the playoffs!!!
If you got a “HELL NO” list post it
Bill from Ohio
October 6th, 2009
8:43 pm
First JED I think your nuts. I’m white and don’t see why or how we keep playing K.J. I don’t see why we traded Francoeur for Church. And if we do trade a SP it should be Lowe, for one we would have more money for the power bat we need and two he was the worst pitcher on the staff. K.J can/should be traded as Prado is a better all a round player, just look at the stats. If we can’t get the power bat by way of free agency then we should be able to get a good one through a trade with Lowe and K.J.
Tomahawkin
October 6th, 2009
8:52 pm
WOW, That Tigers/Twins Game is Good!!!
The Twins never give up! And their fans know that!
Decatur Guy
October 6th, 2009
8:55 pm
Derek Lowe for Milton bradley anyone?
Soph
October 6th, 2009
8:57 pm
Whoa. This game is crazy.
Tomahawkin
October 6th, 2009
8:59 pm
Decatur Guy…
Hell No!]]
That fantasy trade proposal has been discussed before. What makes you think that Bradley would be successful here because 1) He’d would not nit at Turner Field and 2) Bobby would lock him into detention after his first F-Up…
Plus I’m not a fan of his Non-Chalant attitude as well… As is most fans who don’t care about overpaid athletes attitudes
Tied up game at the Homerdome…Good Game!
Bill from Ohio
October 6th, 2009
9:00 pm
If we could get Matt Holliday that would put us over our hump. The team is only a power bat away from big things. I hope Worm can get that bat we need.
Soph
October 6th, 2009
9:01 pm
Oh. My. Gosh.
This game is good.
Rob from SC
October 6th, 2009
9:01 pm
chip is terrible.
Vinings Jim
October 6th, 2009
9:01 pm
Good call, Chip…