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Moe Berg
May 14th, 2010
11:11 pm
I hate long, long-distance calls. Could not avoid it. I left at 4-4 and came back to a come-from-behind win. Grateful for the win, just wish I was following on GameDay.
nolie
May 14th, 2010
11:11 pm
I just LOVE simple solutions to complex problems!
Here’s a solution to all the controversy over full-body scanners at the airports.
Have a booth that you must step into that will not X-ray you but instead will detonate any explosives or explosive devices you may have on you! It would be a win-win for everyone.
There would be none of this crap about racial profiling or accidentally accusing an innocent person, and it would eliminate all those long and costly trials.
Case closed!
MFin04
May 14th, 2010
11:11 pm
I still want to see McLouth’s homer mlbtv messed up and missed one half of an inning, guess which one. At least it came back and showed the end.
FEAR
May 14th, 2010
11:12 pm
I really like Hinske. He always seems to be the first guy to high 5 a someone when they do something. You see him pumping up nate on the way the dugout after homer? He really gets into it.
Bat Masterson
May 14th, 2010
11:12 pm
Ha Wayne, but Richards has looked like death on a stick for about 15 years.
Wayne in Utah
May 14th, 2010
11:13 pm
If we can get average years from our offense, we can still be in the mix this year.
Nice to see Marteeeen back the last few games!
What is going on with Chipper?? I guess nolie might be right, maybe he just got old. (but it beats the heck out of the alternative!)
Tom O'Hawke
May 14th, 2010
11:13 pm
Marteeeeeeeeen! I’m so late.
Soph, Mixxo and I were worried about you. He thought you fainted. I thought you had a malfunction of your “e” key.
Roto Rooter
May 14th, 2010
11:13 pm
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 14th, 2010
11:11 pm
You’re only as good as your next day’s pitcher. With Tommy and Timmy going the next two days, I’m feeling pretty good.
@SoWeGa Fanatic – I am too, and they are both on my roto team. Looking for big points.
Biff Poke-a-rubber
May 14th, 2010
11:14 pm
9 and 4 since the dark days which we need not mention. finally some clutch hitting. bats waking up. decent pitching. (bummer about JJ’s hammy, but we can survive, as long as they don’t try to give his spot to JoJo.) this squad is starting to look like the one i thought we’d see.
cabravesfan
May 14th, 2010
11:14 pm
Daybed Wagmoe -
Are you calling me a hater? I just can’t stand the raiders
Wayne-
I can’t remember who dubbed him “Skeltor” but it might be the best nickname ever!
Mixxo
May 14th, 2010
11:14 pm
FEAR -
I’ve really warmed to Hinske. Love his passion and energy.
Oh, and the guy can hit a little too.
Robert
May 14th, 2010
11:15 pm
YES! – We have a pulse
Biff Poke-a-rubber
May 14th, 2010
11:15 pm
MFin04 – you can watch it via the highlights button on mlbtv. that’s what i did
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 14th, 2010
11:15 pm
If not for that 9 game losing streak, the boys would be leading the division.
RHR
May 14th, 2010
11:16 pm
Getting intentionally walked may bring Melky out of his funk.
No kidding. Laughter is the best medicine.
Daybed Wagmoe
May 14th, 2010
11:16 pm
cabravesfan — juss playin’. but i do like that slogan.
So, a decision for Cox — do you start Escobar tomorrow night in place of the red-hot Infante? He probably will, but that’ll at least give us Infante off the bench, which could be useful.
MFin04
May 14th, 2010
11:16 pm
The highlight of it won’t play either….it just says…waiting for game to resume or something…
N8
May 14th, 2010
11:16 pm
Great win. But man alive is that D-Backs Bullpen fugly.
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
May 14th, 2010
11:17 pm
hey i thought DOB says …(except politics or religion) …just sayin’ …
jeffrey d
May 14th, 2010
11:18 pm
I’ve really warmed to Hinske
I’m torn…I want to get attached to him, but I’m scared he’s nothing more than a backup on a hot streak.
I felt that way about Prado last year and I was wrong then
BraveMan
May 14th, 2010
11:18 pm
hinske isnt coming out of the lineup anytime soon and mclouth is playing stellar defense and his last two at bats tonight buys him at least a week, one would think. that leaves the melk man on the bench and out of the lineup, right?
Tomas
May 14th, 2010
11:18 pm
MFin04, they showed the replay in the ninth at least.
Robert
May 14th, 2010
11:19 pm
The proper guy was at the leadoff spot , they execute some small ball – and waddaya know
pull out a win late to get themselves a 4 game streak
It aint rocket science
Venice Jim
May 14th, 2010
11:19 pm
Wow – my good luck in coming home to watch worked a second time!
nolie
May 14th, 2010
11:19 pm
not sure how that is a problem jeffrey. just enjoy the hot streak.
nolie
May 14th, 2010
11:20 pm
OK. VJ for MVP.
N8
May 14th, 2010
11:20 pm
MFin04, yup. I missed it too. That’s twice this year, that game tying HR have been “missed” and not broadcast by mlb.tv.
They Heyward HR in SF (after Glaus hit the long HR), never got aired live on my broadcast either.
It’s coming from the Braves end of the feed. I’ve NEVER had anybody else’s feed lock up on me. But it seems like it’s the Peachtree feed that has more technical difficulties.
Coincidence? Perhaps. But it’s realy frickin annoying, I can tell you that much.
Doc Holiday
May 14th, 2010
11:21 pm
Tonight´s Most Valuable Players…………….Melky Cabrera………..he´s got to be, just because of his great AB in the 9th……… unbelievable way to get a walk under pressure………what a pesky AB…………pure talent right there.
Moe Berg
May 14th, 2010
11:21 pm
Wow. The Nationals are 1 game back from the Phillies with a .571 winning percentage.
N8
May 14th, 2010
11:21 pm
3-0 with Heyward “up” in the order.
You do the math.
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 14th, 2010
11:22 pm
This team could be really good, but Chipper has to come around or . . . sit? I can’t believe I said that.
Doc Holiday
May 14th, 2010
11:22 pm
I didnt see the game until the 9th………..what happened when KJ was introduced? I hope he got a nice O, the guy deserves it.
MFin04
May 14th, 2010
11:22 pm
N8 – I think you did the math for us already. Give us another one!?
Wayne in Utah
May 14th, 2010
11:22 pm
@SoWeGa Fanatic – I am too, and they are both on my roto team. Looking for big points. Roto Rooter
I KNEW it!!! I didn’t pick it up in the moniker until just then……not too smart, am I?
jeffrey d
Hinske has his limits, but you ride him when he is hot, and hope it lasts a long time.
Maybe Infante gets the nod at second and Prado spells Chipper tomorrow night.
Biff Poke-a-rubber
May 14th, 2010
11:23 pm
not to show too much empathy for the enemy, but you gotta feel bad for AZ fans. that bullpen is killing them. atrocious isn’t a strong enough word
MikeInFL
May 14th, 2010
11:23 pm
Man, what a luxury to have a bullpen. Wagner gave one up tonight, but still, not bad when your starter goes 4 1/3 and you only give up one more run. Must be deflating for the D’backs to have a starter pitch really well only to see the ‘pen give it all back.
Also, yeah it’s only the D’backs, but they did take 2 of 3 from Philly…
Moe Berg
May 14th, 2010
11:25 pm
N8, Did you actually go away during the early-innings racist rants? I was in and out tonight and did not see if you did as declared.
Biff Poke-a-rubber
May 14th, 2010
11:25 pm
>>It’s coming from the Braves end of the feed. I’ve NEVER had anybody else’s feed lock up on me. But it seems like it’s the Peachtree feed that has more technical difficulties.
no, this time it was definitely mlbtv. i tried switching to the diamondbacks feed, and that wouldn’t load either. although maybe it was the a problem with equipment at turner field? i dunno. mlbtv is notoriously problematic
N8
May 14th, 2010
11:26 pm
LOL
Doc Holiday
May 14th, 2010
11:26 pm
I wouldnt applaud him, but thats only me…
FEAR
May 14th, 2010
11:26 pm
D-Backs bullpen is uglier than Lady GaGa
JC from DR
May 14th, 2010
11:27 pm
Great comeback by the Braves! Nice to see them win like that again!
Wayne in Utah
May 14th, 2010
11:27 pm
Before the games tonight, the teams in the NL East had 20-19-18-17 and 16 wins, respectively. Makes for a fun season.
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 14th, 2010
11:27 pm
Phils & Fish win. Mutts lose. Nats are rained out. I can’t believe Livan Hernandez has a 1.08 era. He wasn’t that good when he was good.
Moe Berg
May 14th, 2010
11:28 pm
We are 4.5 games back in what is shaping up to be the tightest division. The next closest spread in a division is 5.5 in the AL West, and after that, 7 games in the NL Central. We are doing well in a very competitive division. No reason to stress.
N8
May 14th, 2010
11:28 pm
Moe, I did walk away. Then I had to leave to go get my kids around the 3rd inning and came back in the 7th.
I don’t have time for that shyt. I can tolerate a lot of nonsense, and not much offends me. But that’s just over the top ridiculous and I’m not going to take part of it, even to scold the idiot.
Ignoring morons like that is the best medicine.
jeffrey d
May 14th, 2010
11:28 pm
Lady Gaga isn’t ugly…she just has a dumb name and represents what’s wrong with pop music
PWillie
May 14th, 2010
11:28 pm
Why even mention the stupid and ridiculous protests? To protest a baseball team just because they are from a state that is willing to enforce illegal immigration laws and attempt to gain back control of its citizens is pretty lame.
Are you a liberal? Are you are sportswriter that takes advantage of your position to bring in highly political issues? We are here so we don’t have to listen to liberal media or read liberal garbage. The only section of the paper I read is the sports section. Gee, so glad you are here to talk about 3 people protesting the team over a political issue.
Amazingly lame.
Tom O'Hawke
May 14th, 2010
11:29 pm
Wow – my good luck in coming home to watch worked a second time! (VJ)
The good news: jeffrey d has figured out a way to insure a Braves’ win.
The bad news: Everyone at work is going to think that your and idiot!
jeffrey d
May 14th, 2010
11:29 pm
That being said, here’s a 12-year old performing one of her songs brilliantly on the piano
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGe2cwsR-IQ&feature=related
FEAR
May 14th, 2010
11:30 pm
jeffrey d – seriously? She looks like the tranny.
Biff Poke-a-rubber
May 14th, 2010
11:30 pm
livan’s previous three years opponents batting average.308, .342, .308. this year? .187. not gonna last.
Tomahawkin
May 14th, 2010
11:30 pm
Hell Yeah
Gotta Roll 2 the club, but I will be at the game 2morrow…!
Holla At Meh D.O.B.
I swear If I see ya I will sing some New Kids on the Block or Some Mariah, then U will know its me…
MFin04
May 14th, 2010
11:30 pm
Lady Gaga isn’t ugly lol. For a chick she is, for a tranny she’s decent.
Soph
May 14th, 2010
11:31 pm
I felt that way about Prado last year and I was wrong then
I’m so proud of you for admitting that.
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 14th, 2010
11:31 pm
PWillie, read Carol’s blog lead-in.
Moe Berg
May 14th, 2010
11:31 pm
N8–I completely understand. It is far worse than any number of people calling ballgame. I spent a little while just following Game Day. After KK was pulled, I thought I could come back. The rantings reappeared with Saito. I was then called away by a phone call. Reappeared a bit later to a win.
Makes it frustrating. I have started thinking of not checking in on KK’s starts.
nolie
May 14th, 2010
11:32 pm
We are here so we don’t have to listen to liberal media or read liberal garbage. PWillie
we are? I thought we were here cause we are interested in Braves baseball etc.
Wayne in Utah
May 14th, 2010
11:32 pm
I know it probably won’t happen, but what about a lineup just for tomorrow of
Prado, Infante(LF), Heyward, Mac, Hinske(1B), Escobar, McLouth and Conrad(3B)
Give the hot guys another game or two.
FEAR
May 14th, 2010
11:32 pm
MFin04 – haha!!
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 14th, 2010
11:33 pm
Agree with u, Biff.
nolie
May 14th, 2010
11:34 pm
how ’bout let’s not Wayne
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 14th, 2010
11:34 pm
Wayne, why sit Glaus?
jeffrey d
May 14th, 2010
11:34 pm
I’m glad Conrad had some big hits, but I really don’t want him in the lineup
FEAR
May 14th, 2010
11:35 pm
So is Yunel coming back? I kinda like our chemisrty now!
Moe Berg
May 14th, 2010
11:35 pm
Tomahawkin–I am envious. Would love to go to a game. I think I will make it down there in early July in time for the home series against the Marlins. May make it to a game against the White Sox up here in June. We’ll see. Have not seen a game in awhile.
Snotboogie
May 14th, 2010
11:35 pm
Moe Berg
I agree with you and N8 on the racist pig. I used to try and do something but today I stayed off the blog for the first few innings and the game was far more enjoyable. I think I am going to do this everytime KK starts. Cant avoid Saito as much though. Wish there was a good way to put an end to that crap.
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 14th, 2010
11:36 pm
Looks like the Mutts are coming back to earth.
Moe Berg
May 14th, 2010
11:36 pm
nolie, How you feeling? Any improvement? Hope so.
Biff Poke-a-rubber
May 14th, 2010
11:38 pm
i wouldn’t kick lady gaga out of bed. unless that’s what she was into. i bet she’s a freak
nolie
May 14th, 2010
11:38 pm
I’m feeling a wee bit better Moe, not quite so much pain. Thanks for askin’
Roto Rooter
May 14th, 2010
11:38 pm
Wayne in Utah
May 14th, 2010
11:22 pm
I KNEW it!!! I didn’t pick it up in the moniker until just then……not too smart, am I?
@Wayne – you are not only a smart guy but a knowledgeable one too (LOL!) And a good fan of the Braves. I just pray they make us all HAPPY by the end of the year! Have a good night guy and let’s get another one tomorrow.
Wayne in Utah
May 14th, 2010
11:39 pm
SoWeGA
Actually, I just want to see both Infante and Hinske in again. And I am pretty sure that Escobar will get the nod. I guess I would be OK w/ Chipper getting a rest and letting Infante play again.
I would sure love to see Chipper and Heyward get a lineup reversal. Would his ego be able to handle that at this point in the season?
Soph
May 14th, 2010
11:39 pm
Roto – I give you permission to start Glaussy tomorrow!
Moe Berg
May 14th, 2010
11:40 pm
Snotboogie, I know. It is sad. I enjoy the blog, and it helps explain things which Game Day leaves very obscure, like Infante’s base-running error. But it is excruciating during KK’s starts. I want him to do well, but I find the blog to be excruciating during his starts.
Doc Holiday
May 14th, 2010
11:40 pm
N8,
Can you really say “we are doing well” when we are in last place?
FEAR
May 14th, 2010
11:40 pm
I’d rather have to do it with Wendy O Williams for the Plasmatics
Moe Berg
May 14th, 2010
11:41 pm
nolie, Glad to hear it. Are they doing anything more, since you’ve been on the IV for awhile now and still not over it?
Roto Rooter
May 14th, 2010
11:42 pm
Soph
May 14th, 2010
11:39 pm
Roto – I give you permission to start Glaussy tomorrow!
@Soph – Thank you, and I will have a long talk with him tonight about getting us some RBIs.
Wayne in Utah
May 14th, 2010
11:43 pm
Roto
Amen. I have never done a roto team. No desire to.
I rag on folks who rant and rave and often refer to them as roto-fans, as they seem to be too darned short-term oriented. Never looking at the big picture, which is a heckuva lot longer than the AB, game, week, month or even the season sometimes.
I just have never understood that “ballgame” mentality.
MikeInFL
May 14th, 2010
11:43 pm
It’s great that some of the backups have performed well – that’s what you want from them. But the best thing is to get the guys with above-average skills (based on their history) going.
If we’re going to compete for a title, we need Escobar slugging and playing stellar D, McLouth driving the ball and creating some havoc on the bases, Chipper driving in runs, etc etc.
Some of that may not happen, but our best chance to win consistently is to give them every chance to do what they’re paid to do.
CT in AL
May 14th, 2010
11:43 pm
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
I’ve seen you on here quite a bit, but I rarely post and have never thanked you for your continued loyalty to the only team that matters in the state of Alabama while you’re currently behind enemy lines.
On another note, I’ve been out of “Braves Country” the past few days and have been forced to listen to the radio broadcasts and I must say Jim Powell and Don Sutton broadcast a great game. I usually only listen to those guys for an inning or two when I’m on my way out and about or whatnot, but I haven’t listened to a Braves radio broadcast from start to finish since Skip and Pete, and this week I listened to 2 full games and thoroughly enjoyed every inning. Although I was a little disappointed that Jim used the patented “fisted” 2 or 3 times tonight, I think I may start muting the TV every once in a while and listen to the radio call. IMO, Joe’s always good and I like Chip “okay”, but a man needs a break from the over-the-top quirkiness every now and then ya’ know. Anyway, good night denizens and Go Braves!
Wayne in Utah
May 14th, 2010
11:44 pm
Doc
Compared to where we were two weeks ago, yeah we are OK.
Remember, it’s a marathon, not a sprint.
Moe Berg
May 14th, 2010
11:46 pm
Doc Holiday,
Yes, we are in last place but in the tightest division. 4.5 games is nothing at this time of year. We are fine. I am not saying what will or will not happen. Just that, this far back is no worry in May.
Venice Jim
May 14th, 2010
11:46 pm
FEAR – does that take into account that Wendy O Williams has been dead for 12 years?
Wayne in Utah
May 14th, 2010
11:47 pm
CT
Since I NEVER catch the TV guys, I guess I have no opinion of Chip and company (don’t even know his name). I do enjoy Don and Jim are very good, and fairly easy on the ears.
FEAR
May 14th, 2010
11:48 pm
Venice Jim
little shot gun blast never hurt anyone……hahaha
Wayne in Utah
May 14th, 2010
11:49 pm
Gotta go out to dinner tomorrow night right at game time. Keep the light on for me.
Glad to hear you are feeling a bit better nolie!
Doc Holiday
May 14th, 2010
11:50 pm
Wayne,
Its so frustrating to continue watching Chipper hitting 3rd…………and knowing Cox will keep him there until the end of times.
Prado, Infante, Heyward, Glaus, Mc, Chipper, Hisnke, nate…………..
When yunel comes back I would switch Infante with Henski and yunel 7th until he or chipper get hot.
Biff Poke-a-rubber
May 14th, 2010
11:50 pm
Smoltz has been awesome in the booth so far. would be interested in hearing him do a game with don, two HoF level pitchers dissecting things.
FEAR
May 14th, 2010
11:53 pm
i liked his frog joke
Doc Holiday
May 14th, 2010
11:53 pm
Moe and Wayne,
You can say whatever you want, Im just tired to be the team playing catch………..annoying……..when ever you look at the standings……….no matter what time of the year is, we are 5 games out in the division, and then when we are out of it and start talking WC and you look at the standings, we are also 5 GB. It has feel forever like that.
Roto Rooter
May 14th, 2010
11:54 pm
@ Wayne in Utah – I feel you, but I don’t root for the Braves just for points. I am a Roto-player but also a longtime Braves fan. My father played in Negro Leagues with Hank Aaron on Indianapolis Clowns and played against him in Mobile, Al. We used to go to games in late 60s-70s and even went to his home. Met his brother Tommy who played longer with my father. I used to go to Braves games when EVERYONE could get a foul ball. I have lived in ATL since 1996. So you see, I am not as bad as you think and I consider myself a true fan even though I am a roto player.
nolie
May 14th, 2010
11:54 pm
not really Moe, just upped the dosage some on Wednesday. I’m hoping one more week will get it done. Still have not gotten the results back on the culture. He might change the approach or the particular antibiotic when that comes back.
Moe Berg
May 14th, 2010
11:54 pm
Doc Holiday–Players love him for doing things like leaving Chipper third. Yes, he has been very frustrating there. But sticking with someone, while they work through a rough patch has made many players very dedicated. He is more beloved than almost any other manager. From a fan’s point of view, it might be a bit vexing. But anyone, in any profession hits a rough spot. Being tossed aside at the slightest weakness is not the way to produce loyalty or even a good performance.
nolie
May 14th, 2010
11:57 pm
nothing wrong with being a roto player, just so you realize they don’t play real baseball with the same approach
Moe Berg
May 14th, 2010
11:58 pm
nolie, Well, I hope you are feeling better until the culture comes back. And either this antibiotic or another gets you better. Don’t want an ear infection laying you low.
Snotboogie
May 14th, 2010
11:59 pm
Wayne in UT
I agree that the fantasy baseball attitude is what makes up this “ballgame” crowd and wanting to chop and change the lineup. But its not always the case. Fantasy baseball gives one a good chance of keeping in touch with players/trends/results everywhere and it is actually possible to separate the two if people are mature enough to understand the difference. Unfortunately that’s not the case with lots of these folks.
But you should try it sometime, quite a lot of fun especially if you are in a league with some of the bloggers on here.
Doc Holiday
May 14th, 2010
11:59 pm
Moe,
Nobody is throwing chipper aside……. he is what he is, a 38 year old coming downhill………..Keeping him in the middle of the order is not fair for other players that are giving it all (prado, hinske, heyward, etc). If chipper is a man, full of greatness and humble, he would understand what is best for the team and his teammates, and Im pretty sure having him in the 3rd spot is not it.
idfan
May 15th, 2010
12:01 am
i agree biff, he breaks down whats actually going on in the at bat for the pitcher and hitter. smoltzy is so much more enjoyable to listen to that carey.