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dogsbrekky
January 8th, 2010
9:34 pm
Out where the river broke
The Blood wood and the desert oak
Holden wrecks and boiling diesels
Steaming 1 oh Five degrees…
Eric from MO
January 8th, 2010
9:36 pm
AtTheMike you know without a doubt the 2010 season is over. What a joke. Lets see our offense is as good as it was last year in the 2nd half, when you know we only lead the National League in scoring.
Our starting pitching is as good, if not better than last year, considering JJ will have another year under his belt and is coming into his prime. Hanson made some rookie mistakes last year, which is hard to believe considering how good he was, and has learned from them. Lowe will rebound. Hudson will be damn near as good as Vazquez. Look at his numbers he has posted since the all-star break of 06. Plus his arm is stronger than it has been in 5-6 years. Kawakami had to do alot of adjusting to American baseball, look at his April numbers, which he wont do this year. We will not have to suffer for two months of Jo Jo Reyes this year.
Our bullpen is better and deeper than it was last year. People may say Wagner and Saito are too old. However they only signed one year deals, which means they are playing for money. Plus not like the two young guys(Soriano and Gonzo) they replaced were real durable. Both have a nice list of injuries. Medlen was pretty damn good out of the pen last year and is only getting better. After his 1st 3 games he settled down and was pretty impressive. Moylan isnt getting over Tommy John this year, which he rushed last year. It showed big time. After May he was really good. EOF was one hell of a LOOGY last year. Lets not forget last year we started with Bennett, Boyer, Buddy, and a Moylan rushing back. That was a very bad pen the first two months of the season. This year it will be lights out.
So if you think without a doubt that the 2010 season is over than you must either have a crystal ball, or you must not be the sharpest tool in the shed.
i cant take it anymore
January 8th, 2010
9:37 pm
Did anyone else hear about Tony LaRussa claiming that he will add Mark Mcgwire to the player roster in august and use him as a pinch hitter?
Eric from MO
January 8th, 2010
9:45 pm
Moe you named one team. I did not say no other teams are. I said “most teams”. But you agree that the payroll for our pitching staff is reasonable, which is more than most will admit, so thats ok. I read your statement wrong, you read mine wrong. All good.
NotAgain yeah I meant 3. I dont know why you think that. “especially JJJ” What in the hell makes you say that? The guy gets better every season. He has great control and plenty of movement on his pitches. He also showed he is great in pressure situations, meaning down the stretch when the Braves were making their run and his numbers with runners on base. What does he have to do to make some of you realize how good he really is? Dont say win more games because he was in the last 5 for starters in all of baseball when it came to run support. If he got Lowes run support he wins 20. Would you then claim he is amazing? Some of you people really disgust me.
Moe Berg
January 8th, 2010
9:48 pm
Eric from MO,
I think we basically agree. I like the pitching; I don’t think it is overpaid; and I think Lowe is a great pitcher and will do well this year. And I agree with you about most #1/#2 pitchers not receiving league minimum. If I were not reading so hurriedly, I probably would have realized that we basically agree.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2010
9:50 pm
Redstick?
How old are you, just asking since you play Mlb-The Show
McFann
Trust me I will have you and D.O.B. bumping some old Mariah and R. Kelly sooner or later…
MZ
January 8th, 2010
9:52 pm
DOB ——
how bout this for a best-of-decade list … album art
Not Again
January 8th, 2010
9:53 pm
What in the hell makes you say that? Eric
his peripherals are not good enough to keep him regularly under 3. That’s what the hell makes me say it.
Tennbravefan
January 8th, 2010
9:57 pm
DOB -
Since Peachtree only covers about 45 games and most if not all of them are home games, do you think Pete would have interest in doing those games? I Would love to here him back doing some Braves games.
Brandon from Warner Robins
January 8th, 2010
9:59 pm
DOB,Macon Braves, Daslied, Tom Waits, and Salamander
I appreciate the suggestions/recommendations. Definitely gonna give ‘em a listen this weekend. thanks.
Brandon
January 8th, 2010
10:01 pm
Moberg
Thats not the case anymore, Linceicum is about to bank hes arbitration eligible and it will probally be 15 mil he gets maybe even more.
TennesseePaul
January 8th, 2010
10:03 pm
Do I know Jerry? Yes, real good guy
good guy?? … doesn’t even own Kid A … I’d keep him at arms distance at least. can’t trust a man who doesn’t own Kid A … “is it a good album??” you thought you knew him…
Daniel: OK Computer and Amnesiac for my top two Radiohead. Love everything they’ve done as a group but would certainly rank Pablo Honey at the bottom as well, with Amnesiac at the top. Personal preference, I know, but that album is just amazing to me. Pyramid Song and I Might Be Wrong … the whole friggin album…
Not Again
January 8th, 2010
10:04 pm
will probally be 15 mil he gets maybe even more Brandon
I seriously doubt that he will get 15 million
Redstick19
January 8th, 2010
10:05 pm
The 2010 Braves are done before they’ve begun. How pathetic. What happend to my Braves? – AtTheMike
Pessimistic, negative fans with no faith like you happened.
McFann
January 8th, 2010
10:05 pm
Tomahakin–
Haha…
Redstick19
January 8th, 2010
10:07 pm
Tomahawkin
I’m 36. But if you believe my wife I act like I’m 15.
TennesseePaul
January 8th, 2010
10:08 pm
Anyone on here think Reyes and/or Medlen can step up and keep the No. 5 spot from being a major problem area?
The fifth spot in the rotation is the least of my concerns, but I think Medlen could fill that well enough. I’d suspect he could do better than the league average fifth starter.
THE BEAR Illegitimi non carborundum
January 8th, 2010
10:11 pm
How many of you have http://www.pandora.com/#/
set on your computer? You can go there and set up your own music. When you get there click on “create a new station” and type in the name of the song or singer you want. And you will get a continuous stream of similar music.
I just typed in Sam Cooke and was rewarded with some great listening.
TennesseePaul
January 8th, 2010
10:11 pm
I’m Banking on 130 games for B-Macc because you don’t want to waste David Ross
I’d hope for 130 games for BMac because you don’t want to waste BMac… (think Russ Martin after Joe Torre got a hold of him).
jeffrey d
January 8th, 2010
10:12 pm
Way to go Hawks. What is going on in the 4th quarter recently??
Eric from MO
January 8th, 2010
10:18 pm
Not Again “his peripherals are not good enough to keep him regularly under 3. That’s what the hell makes me say it.”
Im gonna assume that is a joke.
Reyes and Medlin are not our #5 starter people. Reyes is a career minor leaguer and Medlen will be in the pen. Kawakami is our fifth starter.
Andrew in PA
January 8th, 2010
10:21 pm
anyone think melky could lead off?
Not Again
January 8th, 2010
10:23 pm
m gonna assume that is a joke Eric
do you even know what they are? I’ll be having a ton of fun with you after the season is over.
Eric from MO
January 8th, 2010
10:24 pm
He is a hell of a pitcher and if that is all you can base it on, then that just proves you dont know what you are talking about. Good day sir.
jeffrey d
January 8th, 2010
10:26 pm
anyone think melky could lead off?
Bobby probably does
Not Again
January 8th, 2010
10:26 pm
He is a hell of a pitcher and if that is all you can base it on, then that just proves you dont know what you are talking about. Good day sir. Eric
I already have your churlish, childish responses bookmarked youngster. You better hope you are right, cause otherwise I won’t let up all next winter.
Eric from MO
January 8th, 2010
10:27 pm
Not Again, somehow I am not worried.
Not Again
January 8th, 2010
10:27 pm
jeffrey d
January 8th, 2010
10:28 pm
Hawks all but have it now. But c’mon guys. They blow 2 fourth quarter leads against the Cavs, 1 against the Knicks, and now had the Garnett-less Celtics trim a 12 point lead to 2.
Not Again
January 8th, 2010
10:28 pm
Not Again, somehow I am not worried. Eric
hey, you started it, I’ll finish it if you’re wrong.
Brandon from Warner Robins
January 8th, 2010
10:29 pm
Sign Jamal Crawford to an extension…Now! Man has some serious range.
Eric from MO
January 8th, 2010
10:29 pm
No Not, that is not other words. Just saying you can not expect that to be a reasonable explanation to why a pitcher who is really good will not continue to have an ERA under 3. What could response could I possibly give to that idiotic statement? I could only hope you werent serious, which I guess I was mistaken. Oh well, Im done talking to you.
Eric from MO
January 8th, 2010
10:31 pm
And if Im not wrong?
By the way you meant what an idiot. Not what and idiot. Once again I hope that is a joke. A bad one if it was.
jeffrey d
January 8th, 2010
10:31 pm
Is there an ESPN delay for the game? Yahoo Sports says it’s final, but ESPN still has 40 seconds left
RHR
January 8th, 2010
10:32 pm
Keep a close eye on your wallet while in Knox, DOB.
jeffrey d
January 8th, 2010
10:32 pm
By the way you meant what an idiot. Not what and idiot. Once again I hope that is a joke. A bad one if it was.
“And idiot” is actually a long-running blog joke. I think some guy a long time ago got upset about something and said “your and idiot!”
Eric from MO
January 8th, 2010
10:33 pm
Jeffrey every NBA game after shown on TV has a delay. It started after the Pacers Pistons brawl. Dont really know the reason for this considering if there is a fight it will just be shown 100 times on Sportscenter.
Soph
January 8th, 2010
10:33 pm
I love J-Craw!
jeffrey d
January 8th, 2010
10:33 pm
Keep a close eye on your wallet while in Knox, DOB.
If you get robbed, make sure you write down their jersey number to tell police
RHR
January 8th, 2010
10:34 pm
Oh and good insight on Lowe, I was wondering what his attitude would be after all that. Not too surprised that he is chill, he seems like a really cool, laid back guy. Plus, he played in Boston while going thru a sensationalized divorce…if he can brush off that crowd he can brush off being shopped by the Braves. I’m sure a quick glance at his bank account put it all in perspective.
Eric from MO
January 8th, 2010
10:35 pm
Jeffrey I know, I have seen it before. I didnt laugh the first time and havent laughed any other time. It really isnt funny. Oh well.
Redstick19
January 8th, 2010
10:35 pm
anyone think melky could lead off? – Andrew in PA
I hope he doesn’t… but I’d bet he does. Don’t see anyone other than McLouth as leadoff hitter on Braves team- and I would rather McLouth hit lower in lineup to better utilize his abilities.
Not Again
January 8th, 2010
10:36 pm
By the way you meant what an idiot. Not what and idiot. Eric
No Eric I meant “what and idiot”. You spend all this time on the board and you don’t know that is a board catch phrase?
And I don’t need to be right, you are the one who was rude to begin with not me.
Actually since i am a Braves fan, I hope he does have an ERA under 3, I just don’t expect it.
Andrew in PA
January 8th, 2010
10:36 pm
i wish the braves had a bunch of position prospects like we have pitching
RHR
January 8th, 2010
10:36 pm
Stop stealing my jokes that I stole from someone else, jeffrey.
Andrew in PA
January 8th, 2010
10:37 pm
yeah and melky is switch so that helps, nates an easy out against a lefty it seems
jeffrey d
January 8th, 2010
10:37 pm
i wish the braves had a bunch of position prospects like we have pitching
Freeman, Schafer, Heyward. That’s almost half right there
RHR
January 8th, 2010
10:38 pm
I see the pre madonnas are out in force tonight.
jeffrey d
January 8th, 2010
10:40 pm
Whoops…sorry RHR
Redstick19
January 8th, 2010
10:40 pm
I see the pre madonnas are out in force tonight. - RHR
is that the people who were born before Madonna was?
Rob in pain from (SC)
January 8th, 2010
10:41 pm
Andrew in PA
Do you know how lucky we are to have Hanson and Heyward. They are two of the best young players in the game. Add to that Freeman, Teahern, Vizcaino and Schafer and there is no reason to complain
jeffrey d
January 8th, 2010
10:41 pm
I see the pre madonnas are out in force tonight.
Compared to last night, this little spat is like a tea party
Eric from MO
January 8th, 2010
10:41 pm
Not I made a comment to someone else and you butted in and Im the rude one? Ok, whatever.
rbravesfan
January 8th, 2010
10:41 pm
The Bear: “For those of you who asked for a link to my blog (discussion board) here it is….”
So this is the first topic I open. Is it typical of what’s on you message board? I hope not.
http://gbu.yuku.com/topic/45908/t/Obama-s-Military-Private-Insurance-Proposal.html
Soph
January 8th, 2010
10:44 pm
Compared to last night, this little spat is like a tea party
I missed it again? Too bad.
jeffrey d
January 8th, 2010
10:47 pm
I missed it again? Too bad.
Are you joking? This thing was like World Wars I and II combined. My laptop literally shut down because it couldn’t take the carnage. Lentz got blocked about 10 times and kept coming back like a bad vampire movie. I’m not sure if he’s finally gone….but Imma guess no.
Andrew in PA
January 8th, 2010
10:49 pm
As excited as i am for Heyward,hes done nothing yet. Hanson looks great but hasnt played a full year yet
Not Again
January 8th, 2010
10:50 pm
Move along folks, not even really a spat. No foul language, nothing stronger that and idiot which isn’t even a serious attempt at an insult. Just a little playful badinage. Move along.
Soph
January 8th, 2010
10:51 pm
I went back and read some of the posts but with all of the deleting it made no sense so I gave up.
jeffrey d
January 8th, 2010
10:52 pm
Oh ESPN.com….
A reason to stay up late tonight: Carmelo vs. LeBron.
I’m pretty sure Carmelo has been hurt for over a week and isn’t playing again tonight. Lies, lies…
Redstick19
January 8th, 2010
10:54 pm
jeffery d: yeah, I just saw ‘Mello on the bench in a suit. False advertising!.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2010
10:54 pm
Soph And RHR
Wazupppp!!!!! Like the old Budweiser commercails…!
cabravesfan
January 8th, 2010
10:56 pm
A reason to stay up late tonight: Carmelo vs. LeBron.
Or, since the game is on at a reasonable hour out here on the West Coast, a reason to go to bed at a reasonable hour? (Not that I plan to watch…)
RHR
January 8th, 2010
10:57 pm
Tea parties are no longer pleasant occasions, jeffrey. Don’t you watch the news? I’m glad I missed it…whatever it was.
jeffrey d
January 8th, 2010
10:57 pm
yeah, I just saw ‘Mello on the bench in a suit. False advertising!.
For real! They know he’s hurt, but that’s still on the front page of the website because the game’s on ESPN. That makes me a little mad.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2010
10:58 pm
OK the blog is dead toninght so I’m gonna pull the Ricki Lake Role and Ask
TO ALL BRAVES FANS, WHAT WAS THE BEST GAME OVER THE LAST DECADE THAT YOU WATCHED OR CAUGHT HIGHLIGHTS OF??????
Soph
January 8th, 2010
10:58 pm
cab – what do you make of all the Pete Carroll/Seahawks talk? I read on ESPNews that USC is targeting the Oregon St coach if he leaves.
Soph
January 8th, 2010
10:59 pm
Hey T’Hawkin – sup?
THE BEAR Illegitimi non carborundum
January 8th, 2010
11:00 pm
rbravesfan
January 8th, 2010
10:41 pm
The Bear: “For those of you who asked for a link to my blog (discussion board) here it is….”
So this is the first topic I open. Is it typical of what’s on you message board? I hope not.
http://gbu.yuku.com/topic/45908/t/Obama-s-Military-Private-Insurance-Proposal.html
—————–
No, I wouldn’t say that is typical. Was that the only thing you read? And did you see the first response was to link it to Snopes which said it was “mostly false,” not all false but mostly false.
Perhaps you might want to read a bit more but if you are bent toward the left politically I assure you that blog is not something you will love. I did state above it was a conservative board. I don’t know how to say it any more clearly than that.
Andrew in PA
January 8th, 2010
11:00 pm
I think its time for Pete to move on from USC,he should have left with sanchez
Moe Berg
January 8th, 2010
11:01 pm
Brandon–Absolutely. Lincecum will soon be making the big bucks, as will Jurjjens and Hanson in their first years of arbitration eligibility. I was answering the question from Eric about teams with #1 pitchers making league minimum. Our two young starters will make little until they, too, become arbitration eligible.
RHR
January 8th, 2010
11:04 pm
Hey Tomahawkin – bout to watch a movie. Got online to see if Kirby had came back home yet and if Petey Carrol was gone to Seattle yet and saw DOB had a new blog so I got sidetracked.
Oh jeffrey, be sure and keep an eye on peopleofwalmart, believe it or not, Bama’s new glass football is going on a tour of T-town area wal marts tomorrow. I laughed. I cried. I thought about sending it in to deadspin.
cabravesfan
January 8th, 2010
11:04 pm
Soph-
I really don’t want Pete to leave, but if we can get Mike Riley to replace him, I will be very happy…
Andrew in PA
January 8th, 2010
11:05 pm
When Jair and Tommy are making the big bucks for Atlanta,we’ll have Julio and Arodys for cheap
Roman Gal
January 8th, 2010
11:11 pm
Lentz got blocked about 10 times and kept coming back like a bad vampire movie. I’m not sure if he’s finally gone….but Imma guess no.
Is Lentz really Rasputin?
Roman Gal
January 8th, 2010
11:12 pm
cab-
Carroll probably won’t be able to handle the loss of Corp. I’m not sure Riley would want to enter such a desperate situation as one without Corp…you’d probably better set your sights a little lower. I hear Jim Mora’s available!
Not Again
January 8th, 2010
11:13 pm
Is Lentz really Rasputin? RG
he might be as mad as Rasputin was
Roman Gal
January 8th, 2010
11:15 pm
…the grass is always greener on top of the septic tank. –Nick Saban
What kind of comment is that?!
Soph
January 8th, 2010
11:15 pm
I hear Jim Mora’s available!
Yeah, and as a Falcons fan, I’d be happy to provide a letter of recommendation for him.
cabravesfan
January 8th, 2010
11:16 pm
RG-
Losing Pete is one thing…but if he can convince Jeremy Bates to go with him, coupled with Corp going far, far away, that can only be a good thing
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2010
11:17 pm
Damn,
I think Some of you guys are right, I think Lentz got Bozo’d again! If that’s the case then that sucks I wanted to holla at him tonight, since I’m not going out
Roman Gal
January 8th, 2010
11:19 pm
I’d be happy to provide a letter of recommendation for him. Soph
You and me both. I’m just waiting to meet Bobby Petrino in an alley somewhere…I’d equate it with McFann meeting Clint Hurdle.
Brandon from Warner Robins
January 8th, 2010
11:20 pm
A very peaceful evening on the ole blog….
Roman Gal
January 8th, 2010
11:21 pm
cab-
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Corp make his way back to California. He’ll get drafted by the 49ers next year! Wouldn’t that be somethin’.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2010
11:21 pm
Soph
I’m at the Pad drinking watchinh old New York Undercover on Youtube and bloggin
You should come to the Spot off of Britt Road tomorrow and watch the Eagles destroy the Cowgirls…?
Not Again
January 8th, 2010
11:22 pm
What kind of comment is that?! RG
just cause something looks better, doesn’t mean that it is??
Zack Jones
January 8th, 2010
11:22 pm
you know what would be cool?
1.Tommy Hanson
2.Aroldis Chapman
3.Jair Jurrgens
4.Arodys Viscaino
5.Julio Terehan
I’m down with that for 2012
Zack Jones
January 8th, 2010
11:23 pm
*jurrjens
Soph
January 8th, 2010
11:24 pm
I’m just waiting to meet Bobby Petrino in an alley somewhere…I’d equate it with McFann meeting Clint Hurdle.
Oh, Petrino’s on my list too – #1 actually. Hey McFann – you assist us with Petrino and we got your back with Hurdle.
Not Again
January 8th, 2010
11:24 pm
I’m down with that for 2012 Zack
don’t hold your breath on Chapman , pretty unlikely
Heath
January 8th, 2010
11:25 pm
The BEAR -
I have pandora. I got the account when I bought my Samsung Blu Ray Player. I like it.
Roman Gal
January 8th, 2010
11:25 pm
2.Aroldis Chapman
Meh. I’m not hopping on that particular hype machine.
lyuff allen
January 8th, 2010
11:25 pm
DOB – Long time reader; first time poster.
I am in Knoxville. Saw Gone Viral’s suggestions. Those are all good.
If you are looking for an authentic diner and you will be in the downtown area, Pete’s Coffee Shop at 540 Union Ave., won a local ‘Best Breakfast Award’ in Metropulse. You can check them out online at petescoffeeshop.com for more info.
J-MAN
January 8th, 2010
11:25 pm
Other than Heyward and Freeman we have no positional prospects………. But we are loaded in pitching in both starters and relievers. But this team is overall worse than it was at the end of last year. We trade 15 wins and Boone Logan for 13 Home Runs and a 19 year old and basically Boone Logan. We need more Offense and an injury proned Glaus and a slumping Hinske will not make the grade when even comparing to Loaf and LaRoach. I just don’t like the idea of lets put a team together and and if it doesnt work we can make some trades and hopefully can make it up later on. Because games in April and May and June count the same as September and October and if we would try to focus on the WHOLE year instead of July through October because we didn’t catch the Rockies last year and the Brewers in 08 and the Rockies in 07 basically because we believe if we just keep afloat until the trade deadline and hopefully we can squeeze into the playoffs but if you don’t try to win every game April until October you can be expected not to make the playoffs. Before the Glaus and Hinske deals this was a 75 win team and now were a 79 to 83 win team. But this team needs another bat desperately but this team has gone tight wallet and cut payroll by 12 million we could have gone after Bay and Holliday but we didn’t but now it seems we need a left fielder and another bat in case Heyward is like Schafer (BTW NO ONE IS A FOR SURE LOCK). There is to many questions and the percentages don’t play in our favor. This could be a 95 win team but this team could be a 60 win team.
Zack Jones
January 8th, 2010
11:26 pm
no chance on chapman, but it would still be pretty nice (:
cabravesfan
January 8th, 2010
11:27 pm
RG-
You are just mean!
Andrew in PA
January 8th, 2010
11:27 pm
To be honest i dont think Freeman is the real deal
Roman Gal
January 8th, 2010
11:28 pm
just cause something looks better, doesn’t mean that it is??
The way he says it makes it sound like Alabama is the septic tank, and even if he doesn’t mean that, he’s still calling every other opportunity the equivalent of a septic tank…which is ridiculous and just plain dumb.
$$$$Paul$$$$Lentz
January 8th, 2010
11:28 pm
MFin04………your 4:13pm post was appreciated. Everything you read in that post was exactly what I said, nothing was left out. However some on here are too feeble minded to have a rational discussion about a very sports related topic.
Not Again
January 8th, 2010
11:30 pm
no chance on chapman, but it would still be pretty nice (: Zack
seems to be a lot of controversy on just how good he might be considering how much he will cost. Not a guaranteed sure thing according to a lot of analysts.