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fleming
March 30th, 2010
3:32 pm
So this pitcher could theoretically pitch an 18-inning game no problem.
Doubtful the legs last that long unless he’s also pitching on one leg at a time.
David O'Brien
March 30th, 2010
3:33 pm
Well, it clear that No. 70 for the Yankees, which my travel roster says is Zach Segovia, is no match for the Bravos.
Wait, scratch that. He just struck out Conrad. Now Thurston’s up with runners on corners…
Snotboogie
March 30th, 2010
3:34 pm
Game is still going on:
Per mlb.com
Saito – scoreless inning- no H, no BB.
Braves leading 8-6.
fleming
March 30th, 2010
3:34 pm
Infante RBI hit 7-6
TnBrian
March 30th, 2010
3:35 pm
My grandma still calls a refrigerator a fridgedar. A washer is a “warsh” to her.
Wayne in Utah
March 30th, 2010
3:35 pm
My grandmother used to love to put “eye”-talian dressing on her salad. My uncle Buck likes to run them “Michigan Tars” on his Buick too.
David O'Brien
March 30th, 2010
3:35 pm
Thurston RBI single gives Braves a commanding 9-6 lead over the World Series champions. Freddie up with two on, trying to tack on more runs in what is quickly becoming a rout….
OK, I’ll stop.
TnBrian
March 30th, 2010
3:35 pm
Thruston should make the team.
Snotboogie
March 30th, 2010
3:36 pm
Looks like young also got an RBI against Segovia.
toga party
March 30th, 2010
3:36 pm
ruh roh Conrad. Not a good time to strike out, and then have Thurston drive ‘em in.
Mixxo
March 30th, 2010
3:37 pm
Liking Thurston!
Omar continues to produce.
Wayne in Utah
March 30th, 2010
3:38 pm
CB
Now don’t go dissing Elmer Fudd, or you’ll make me vewy angwy!
BravesfaninWis
March 30th, 2010
3:39 pm
My mom says Warsh instead of Wash.
My dad says Idear instead of Idea.
I always mess with my dad. When he says he has an Idear, I always tell him it just Flewed away Flew.
Roll Tider
March 30th, 2010
3:39 pm
Thurston gets a hit and everyone starts treating Conrad as if he impregnated his sister.
Renegator
March 30th, 2010
3:40 pm
So is Kimbrel the only “cut”?
Rick
March 30th, 2010
3:40 pm
They said on the YOUTUBE clip that if he throws 15 or 20 pitches both ways, he can pitch in relief almost every day .
David O'Brien
March 30th, 2010
3:41 pm
Wagner’s mowing ‘em down in ninth
toga party
March 30th, 2010
3:41 pm
Wagner with a 97mph fastball, then a nasty, nasty slider for the K. Love to see that.
BravesfaninWis
March 30th, 2010
3:41 pm
When my mom sneezes, it comes out sounding like “Hesh” really loud. Her sneezes sound like that old WWF wrestler the Berzerker.
ugaaccountant
March 30th, 2010
3:42 pm
Didn’t Conrad homer earlier in the game? Or maybe it was yesterday. Regardless, the inning by inning change of blog favorites is hilarious.
monty
March 30th, 2010
3:42 pm
“How bout dem dogs?”
Nuff said.
bruce
March 30th, 2010
3:43 pm
WAGS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nova Scotia Steve
March 30th, 2010
3:43 pm
Wagner mowin em down is right!
Dave
March 30th, 2010
3:43 pm
I told you, it’s pronounced “skremph”.
Nick
March 30th, 2010
3:44 pm
Great win. Yanks kept their starters in longer than we did and the Dragon Slayer prevailed again!
TnBrian
March 30th, 2010
3:44 pm
ugaccountant, I know, I’m thinking about that Conrad HR yesterday and his glove work should be enough to make the team. I hope so.
BravesfaninWis
March 30th, 2010
3:45 pm
Monty, that is the talk from the local Indians where I live. They claim to have their “own” language when all it is, is unintelligent english. Example.
“Dats a Buick, Ain’t it?”
Nova Scotia Steve
March 30th, 2010
3:45 pm
Speaking of Wagner mowin’ – could definitely see that dude doin a John Deer commercial somewhere down the road.
“Not only do i mow ‘em down in the 9th innin’ for the ‘lanta Braves…but i also mow my own lawn…and when i do – i choose John Deer lawn mowin equipement.”
abwright
March 30th, 2010
3:46 pm
rammerjammer, March 30th, 2010, 2:55 pm … “…the word “on” is inserted before “tomorrow,” as in “I’ll think about that on tomorrow.”
on tomorrow = on the morrow (morning)
more correct than just “tomorrow.”
fleming
March 30th, 2010
3:46 pm
TnBrian
Don’t know if the HR yesterday will be enough to overcome the .239 BA vs Thurston’s .302
DCbrave
March 30th, 2010
3:47 pm
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bravesgrl4life
March 30th, 2010
3:47 pm
I love the Geico commercial with Elmer Fud “I’m huntin’ wrabbits.”
McCann Fan
March 30th, 2010
3:48 pm
Today is an insignificant win, but being the hopeful, optimistic fan that I am, I’d say it was a preview of late October! Braves beat Yanks for the Series! McCann-series MVP of course
Roll Tider
March 30th, 2010
3:48 pm
I seen Billy Wagner throw 100 before.
toga party
March 30th, 2010
3:48 pm
Didn’t Conrad homer earlier in the game? Or maybe it was yesterday. Regardless, the inning by inning change of blog favorites is hilarious.
Striking out with a man on 3rd and less than 2 outs will do that. Especially when Thurston drives in the run with a single right behind him. Of course it’s not fair, or even all that logical looking at the long term situation, but it is a very predictable response.
DCbrave
March 30th, 2010
3:48 pm
BravesfaninWis -
That (3:39) is funny. You could have told your dad that his idear was warshed away by your mom.
Wayne in Utah
March 30th, 2010
3:49 pm
NS Steve
How are you feeling about the bullpen these days? I think you were having some misgivings about Saito and was preferring Soriano to Wagner.
For my money, I think in the end, Saito and Wagner will have a better year than Soriano and Gonzalez.
If they do fail, I feel OK with our supporting staff being able to pick up and carry the load.
I can see Kimbrell pitching 2-3 months in Gwinnett, then coming up and learning at the side of Wagner.
Medlen is the one who excites me the most from our group right now. I see him as being a strong bullpen arm, but with starter’s potential.
Nova Scotia Steve
March 30th, 2010
3:49 pm
Nothin runs like a deer – which Chipper Jones promply destroy’s with his Winchester Model 70 which offers a very simple adjustable trigger, detachable or non-detachable box magazine with or without hinged floorplate (depending on model), and three-position safety on bolt.
bigchiefrg
March 30th, 2010
3:50 pm
I just saw you guys talking about the switch pitcher Venditte or whatever. I live in Charleston and he played most of last season here with the Riverdogs (they play against Rome for those interested). I really thought that he would get eaten up from the left side by major league lefties because he was a high 70s low 80s guy. I thought he was much better from the right side so I guess that blows any shot of me realizing my dream of scouting professionally. It seemed more like a ’side’ show to me but if he is in major league camp they must really think something of him.
And by the way, my mom is also from Charleston and she say Califohnia, and it drives me crazy.
Gil In Mechanicsville
March 30th, 2010
3:51 pm
Don’t know if the HR yesterday will be enough to overcome the .239 BA vs Thurston’s .302… Didn’t Bobby say he wasn’t aware of stats, only what his eyes see? Never know what or who he is planning to keep. Might just keep the best house painter on the team for all we know….
Roll Tider
March 30th, 2010
3:51 pm
My favorite new slogan: Can’t Stop a Toyota!
Wayne in Utah
March 30th, 2010
3:52 pm
fleming
Conrad walks more than Thurston, or at least he has this spring. Definitely a hard decision for BC and FW though.
bravesgrl4life
I LOVE that Elmer Fudd commercial!
jim
March 30th, 2010
3:53 pm
fleming
March 30th, 2010
3:32 pm
So this pitcher could theoretically pitch an 18-inning game no problem.
Back in the 50’s Don Newcome once pitched both ends of a double header.
(but only went 7 in the second game.) I believe that Wilbur Wood did it too, but he was a knuckleballer.
Doubtful the legs last that long unless he’s also pitching on one leg at a time.
Nova Scotia Steve
March 30th, 2010
3:53 pm
Wayne in Utah – I’m actually still a little nervous about the ‘pen. I think it’s the area that presents the most question marks for the Braves – maybe not as many as the Phillies at the moment but still has question marks.
Wagner looks great – that was the most impressive performance I’ve seen from that guy so far this Spring.
Saito i’m still a little nervous about – but i guess he was dealing with a calf issue at the beginning of Spring so maybe he has that resolved.
But with Moylan, O’Flaherty, Medlen and the rest of the cast…they’re rounding into form.
I still think Proctor has the potential to be a big piece of this bullpen – we need to give the guy a break. He’ll be back and i think we’ll need em.
But i truly believe this Atlanta team is the one that gets us back into the play-offs!
abwright
March 30th, 2010
3:54 pm
BigTimeTECHFan, March 30th, 2010, 3:23 pm … “but where did youanz come from”
I think that might be short for “you ones” (Similar to young’uns.)
Roll Tider
March 30th, 2010
3:55 pm
Nah, GIL… he has an affinity for window installers vs. painters. As long as they can pitch 5 innings, that is…
fleming
March 30th, 2010
3:55 pm
Gil In Mechanicsville Didn’t Bobby say he wasn’t aware of stats, only what his eyes see?
Very true but Bobby’s eyes should tell him who is hitting and who isn’t although Conrad has been playing good D. Certainly no way for bloggers to determine who Bobby keeps and who he lets go.
Wayne in Utah
March 30th, 2010
3:55 pm
NSS
Amen to that!
toga party
March 30th, 2010
3:56 pm
It seemed more like a ’side’ show to me but if he is in major league camp they must really think something of him.
He’s not in big league camp bigchiefrg. He’s in minor league camp, but Girardi wanted to see him today. Said he hasn’t seen him pitch yet, so a SS game was a good opportunity.
Wayne in Utah
March 30th, 2010
3:58 pm
It’s you’unz, not youanz!
fleming
March 30th, 2010
3:59 pm
Wayne Conrad walks more than Thurston
Certainly right there and the .340 to .318 OBP shows it.
Drew
March 30th, 2010
4:00 pm
That’s y’all plus three… that’s what that is
csg
March 30th, 2010
4:01 pm
DOB – there is talk on another Braves site that Acosta was placed on optional waivers and has been claimed by the Mets. I was under the impression that Acosta still had options left and was sent to AAA and not placed on waivers. Have you heard anything or is the false info?
Judge Chamberlain Haller
March 30th, 2010
4:01 pm
Uh… did you say ‘yutes’?
What is a yute?
ugaaccountant
March 30th, 2010
4:02 pm
Before anyone bags on Bobby for relying on his observation of people, he does it alot better than most on the blog. People on here have been butchering the memory of Jeff Bennett for instance, when he had a 3 something ERA for each of the last three seasons with the Braves. That’s what you call well above average.
monty
March 30th, 2010
4:02 pm
Inablity to pronounce certain phonetical sounds properly is more about geographical location and upbringing(how parents spoke) than intelligence or race. I grew up in a heavily black populated town in Georgia where I attended very integrated schools and worked in direct sales among African Americans after I graduated and can attest to their troubles pronouncing certain letter combinations. I thought at one time it was just indicative of the race until I visited London England and heard African Brits speak the King’s English with impeccable pronunciation. It was an eye-opener coming from where I lived. As I’m sure it would be for a Londoner to come to south Georgia and listen to some of my relatives speech or even to my own.
ncscoots
March 30th, 2010
4:03 pm
That’s y’all plus three… that’s what that is
That’s exactly correct. You guys might forget that I’m nothing but a jumped-up ole country boy, but, I know these things, LOL.
My personal favorite: “And how’s your mom and them?”
Drew
March 30th, 2010
4:03 pm
Judge… minus the spelling isn’t that Utah’s mascot
Drew
March 30th, 2010
4:04 pm
My personal favorite: “And how’s your mom and them?”
Tallable
ncscoots
March 30th, 2010
4:05 pm
Drew and me is taking this conversation to the barn, ain’t we? Shoooot.
Vinny Gambini
March 30th, 2010
4:06 pm
Oh, excuse me, your honor…
Two YOUTHS.
Drew
March 30th, 2010
4:07 pm
I personally like “What I told my ol’ lady”
David O'Brien
March 30th, 2010
4:07 pm
Renegator: Yes. Cox indicated they’re taking the rest north, since most of those to be cut will be with Gwinnett anyway and will be used to round out the roster — along with some other minor leaguers — for the weekend games vs. Sox.
Brad from AL
March 30th, 2010
4:07 pm
DOB when can we expect Heyward jerseys? I would like one for opening day.
Wayne in Utah
March 30th, 2010
4:08 pm
scoots
Correction: It’s mommer an’ ‘nem!
csg
March 30th, 2010
4:08 pm
anyone hear anything? IS ACOSTA A MET?
ncscoots
March 30th, 2010
4:09 pm
Wayne, true enough, and I have never, ever heard “and how’s your dad and them?” LOL
Wayne in Utah
March 30th, 2010
4:10 pm
Drew
Both pronounced the same, but meanings are much diff:
Utes: Indian Tribe
Utes: multiple young people.
Wayne in Utah
March 30th, 2010
4:10 pm
scoots
Me “neither”!
David O'Brien
March 30th, 2010
4:11 pm
Kawakami had a finger blister, that’s why he didn’t pitch another inning or two. Not a bad one, and Bobby thinks it won’t affect his timetable, since KK isn’t pitching in a reg-season game until April 11. he’ll be able to pitch in the April 11 at S.F. in sixth game of season.
He’s supposed to throw in a minor league game of some sort here at Dark Star on April 4 as his final start before the season. Cox said he’d probably still be able to do that. KK wanted to pitch then and get extra rest before his first reg-season star.
Braveone
March 30th, 2010
4:13 pm
Excellent article on how the Braves tricked 13 teams to byoass Jason Heyward in 2007 draft:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-heyward032810
Wayne in Utah
March 30th, 2010
4:14 pm
all y’all take care…..later
David O'Brien
March 30th, 2010
4:14 pm
bigchief: the switch-pitcher isn’t in big-league camp. just brought over for a day, as I wrote earlier, so that Girardi could see him pitch once. more out of curiosity than anything else, I think.
you’re right about him being a thumber from the left side.
Jay Dubu
March 30th, 2010
4:17 pm
Good performance by the Braves today, but the Yanks didn’t bring Tex, Arod, or Jeter to the show.
Steve McP
March 30th, 2010
4:17 pm
As Dogsbrekky will no doubt confirm if he is around, a Ute is also a multi-purpose vehicle, like a Jeep, used in Australia – the name is an abbreviation of “utility”
18 Wheels of Love
March 30th, 2010
4:18 pm
Hey, how did the amphibious pitcher do?
Wayne in Utah
March 30th, 2010
4:18 pm
Two final questions:
Will Obama get the pitch out of the dirt this year? (and will his mama buy him some jeans that are long enough?)
Will an advancing Hanson or a developing Heyward be more key for the Braves success in 2010? With all the Heyward hype, Hanson gets kinda pushed to the background. I would LOVE to see both utes to have a great year this year!
DAP
March 30th, 2010
4:19 pm
“warshing” your car
ive never understood this one.
a chicken laying an aig while breaking her laig,
i am a fan of accents ( i think they make a person unique) but this one bothers me.
Drew
March 30th, 2010
4:20 pm
DOB… is this switch-pitcher supposed to be a decent prospect or is he just a spectable for what he is?
CB
March 30th, 2010
4:20 pm
Yeah, and we didn’t have Heyward. He’s worth all three of those guys.
abwright
March 30th, 2010
4:21 pm
“God give me skrenkf.” -E. Costello
Jared
March 30th, 2010
4:22 pm
What about Jesse Chavez makes BC or anyone else think the guy deserves a bullpen spot? He has gotten smacked around all spring. I understand Reyes given that we need another lefty in the pen but Chavez deserves to start the season in AAA not Kimbrel.
NORRIS
March 30th, 2010
4:22 pm
what happened with the game?
ugaaccountant
March 30th, 2010
4:23 pm
“Before the Braves’ game against Washington, Heyward held court with his parents and 14-year-old brother Jacob – who, one scout said, is already drawing the attention of scouts – on the team’s bench.”
Umm, is there any kind of dibs system where we can get his brother in our organization? If this is like a Justin and BJ Upton situation, we’d certainly love to have both.
Gus McCrae
March 30th, 2010
4:23 pm
You’re too late… we done et.
18 Wheels of Love
March 30th, 2010
4:23 pm
I bet JoJo is traded before opening day.
ugaaccountant
March 30th, 2010
4:24 pm
Jared – perhaps it was his 4.01 ERA in 70+ apperances last year in the major leagues. Far more important than how he’s done in a handful of innings in practice games.
DAP
March 30th, 2010
4:25 pm
ok, both my parents pronounce “home depot” like deppo, instead of deepo. where did that come from? they insist both pronunciations are correct, but they are the only people ive ever heard talk about home deppo.
DAP
March 30th, 2010
4:26 pm
i guess deppo is the british way to pronounce it. my parents arent british.
Renegator
March 30th, 2010
4:26 pm
18 wheels:
I don’t think JoJo will be traded. He is currently our only starting pitching depth. (not counting Medlen)
Steve McP
March 30th, 2010
4:30 pm
DAP can confirm Deppo is the English (i.e. correct) way of saying it.
Steve McP
March 30th, 2010
4:31 pm
Ducks quickly
Pickin and Grinnin
March 30th, 2010
4:37 pm
DOB
Have you checked out the new White Sripes album “Under Great White Northern Lights”?
David O'Brien
March 30th, 2010
4:38 pm
COX on Proctor today: “I thought Proctor threw the ball well. He tried to go inside on Proctor and didn’t get it in, got it down the middle. Two strikeouts, 94-95 [mph], you can’t ask for more than that.
“His arm strength is coming around. He just needs to pitch more.”
David O'Brien
March 30th, 2010
4:39 pm
Pickin and grinnin: Terrific live album. I bought it at Best Buy for $14 or $15 and it came with the bonus DVD, a documentary of that same tour. Really good stuff.
DAP
March 30th, 2010
4:40 pm
steve McP Deppo is the English (i.e. correct)
English, i.e. correct? no. Being the British pronunciation doesnt make it the right one. not if youre in the US.
Lew
March 30th, 2010
4:41 pm
DOB-Dude, check your email. You are NOT going to believe what I just forwarded to you.
njbraves
March 30th, 2010
4:43 pm
Jo-Jo Reyes has no business making the team. I guarantee he will cost the Braves several games if he comes out of the pen or starts. It amazes me how they continue to give this bum chances.
David O'Brien
March 30th, 2010
4:44 pm
Jared: You’re under the impression that Chavez and Kimbrel were competing for a bullpen spot and that whoever pitched better in spring would get it, regardless of anything like age, experience, or anything else that’s happened before (like 73 appearances for Chavez last year in majors, while Kimbrel has 13 innings above A-ball). Not to mention any circumstances such as 40-man roster status.
That was not the case. Seven (or whatever) appearances in spring training, on regular rest and against a mixed bag of major leaguers and minor leaguers, doesn’t override 73 appearances against big-league teams last season. At all.
I’m not being a smartarse about this, just trying to make it clear how this decision and similar ones are made.
nolie
March 30th, 2010
4:46 pm
Tulowitzki he hit 859 away from Coors last year with a career away OPS of 769. another Coors hero for the most part so far. he needs to take it up one more step away from home. hope he does cause he can pick pretty good