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Brave Review
August 1st, 2010
12:07 am
Dumbfound – I think u have me confused with someone else bub.
Tommeee O'Hawkeee
August 1st, 2010
12:08 am
Tom-
we went with my brother and sister-in-law, and my 3 year old nephew, so we had to go early
Ha! I knew there were mitigating circumstances! I told…well, I was by myself, so I didn’t tell anyone. But I thought it!
JOD
August 1st, 2010
12:08 am
Gone Viral
August 1st, 2010
12:06 am
“If you say so”
Yes, you should always ask me before forming opinions. It will save you a lot of embarrassment.
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I would only feel embarresed supporting a guy who has gone missing.
jeffrey d
August 1st, 2010
12:12 am
I would only feel embarresed supporting a guy who has gone missing
Wait, who’s supporting Kawakami?
cabravesfan
August 1st, 2010
12:13 am
Tom-
There is nothing wrong with talking to yourself…or telling yourself things…I do it all the time
(it does help to have a pet though, because you can talk to the pet and it seems a little less weird 
)
JOD
August 1st, 2010
12:13 am
What would Kawakami do?
MiaBchBravesFan
August 1st, 2010
12:13 am
JOD – we do not want to remember Danny Kolb “The Human Blown Save”
Tommeee O'Hawkeee
August 1st, 2010
12:14 am
That’s too bad for Nala and you two. But you probably had a hard enough time trying to find a place that allowed pets.
Are there things that you like better about this place?
JOD
August 1st, 2010
12:14 am
He has gone on the side of the milk carton, along with Gonzalez’s offense that we traded for, which look like doo doo.
Playoffs!!!!
August 1st, 2010
12:15 am
Yunel at Toronto: 19 for 57-.333/ 2Hrs, 8 RBIs. I guess he just had to get away from all the haters here.
Gone Viral
August 1st, 2010
12:16 am
“I would only feel embarresed supporting a guy who has gone missing.”
FYI: It’s never a good sign when you’re trolling and your replies don’t even make sense.
JOD
August 1st, 2010
12:16 am
MiaBchBravesFan
August 1st, 2010
12:13 am
JOD – we do not want to remember Danny Kolb “The Human Blown Save”
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Who wins the fight for the last jelly donut, Dan Kolb or Bob Wickman?
MiaBchBravesFan
August 1st, 2010
12:16 am
Talking to yourself aloud is a sign of high self-esteem.
Gone Viral
August 1st, 2010
12:17 am
“Yunel at Toronto:”
2 for his last 13, .743 OPS in July…
MiaBchBravesFan
August 1st, 2010
12:17 am
Big Bob, in a literal landlside!
JOD
August 1st, 2010
12:17 am
Keep sniffing the glue, it helps ya see Gonzalez doing magical things.
JOD
August 1st, 2010
12:18 am
2
Playoffs!!!!
August 1st, 2010
12:18 am
Cabravesfab/Tommeee O’Hawkee– Why don’t you guys just text each other?
Gone Viral
August 1st, 2010
12:18 am
The other thing that’s great about being comfortably in first place right now is that when September call-ups roll around, the Braves are in the best position of anybody in the NL to get real help from AA/AAA. I really like where we’re at right now.
jeffrey d
August 1st, 2010
12:19 am
I just read 2 “Winners/Losers” columns and found this little difference of opinion funny
ESPN: [the Astros] got an underrated starter (J.A. Happ) to replace Oswalt
SI: Upgrading from the overrated J.A. Happ…
I also learned that you can’t copy and paste from an SI article…they want the page hits dangit
RHR
August 1st, 2010
12:19 am
We’re not as obnoxious as those other fans.
speak for yourself, bub.
noleeeee
August 1st, 2010
12:19 am
Talking to yourself aloud is a sign of high self-esteem. MBBF
I do it all the time
Playoffs!!!!
August 1st, 2010
12:20 am
Another hater
Tommeee O'Hawkeee
August 1st, 2010
12:21 am
Tom-
There is nothing wrong with talking to yourself…or telling yourself things…I do it all the time
Just be careful, cabravesfan. I used to do that too. But about 10 days ago, I had a knock-down, drag-out argument. Things were said that shouldn’t have been said. Feelings were hurt.
I’m still not talking to myself.
JOD
August 1st, 2010
12:22 am
Looking at stats after the trade, Escobar has put Gonzalez to shame leading in most stats…
AVG. OBP SLG
Escobar 333 .356 .474
Gonzalez .255 .321 .373
MiaBchBravesFan
August 1st, 2010
12:22 am
noleeee: dangit, so do I!
Wreckmaniac
August 1st, 2010
12:23 am
Dunn would be a better hitter if he closed his eyes. If we traded 3rd base coach Snitker for him we would get the worst of it.
noleeeee
August 1st, 2010
12:23 am
sounds about like Tom, huh CAB?
Playoffs!!!!
August 1st, 2010
12:24 am
Gone Viral– His OPS is .803 since he’s been a Blue Jay. And he became a Blue Jay in July. Don’t let facts get in the way
MiaBchBravesFan
August 1st, 2010
12:24 am
Now, I’ve also heard that when you answer yourself aloud when you talk to yourself aloud, that is a sure sign of insanity.
Gone Viral
August 1st, 2010
12:26 am
“Looking at stats”
Right, Gonzalez has an OPS of .750 in July while Escobar is only .743. And the *Braves* got prospects back. What a great trade for us, you think!
Playoffs!!!!
August 1st, 2010
12:26 am
Make that OPS .830
MiaBchBravesFan
August 1st, 2010
12:28 am
And I am still happy that Escobrat is somewhere else.
cabravesfan
August 1st, 2010
12:28 am
Tom-
We do like it here…it’s nice, nice people, good manager
You do have to be careful when talking to yourself- I’ve had more then a few long conversations that have almost led to serious arguments with me that could have turned ugly if rational head had not prevailed
I hope you can forgive you soon…if you can’t talk to you, who can you rely on?
Noleeee-
Yup
Gone Viral
August 1st, 2010
12:28 am
“His OPS is .803 since he’s been a Blue Jay. And he became a Blue Jay in July.”
Yes, but he played other games in July. It’s not like a dry erase board.
This is like when Francoeur fans always talk endlessly about the 2-3 week hot streak he is on then never notice when he goes for 0 for 10 days.
Playoffs!!!!
August 1st, 2010
12:28 am
Gone Viral–go to the MLB Blue Jays web site/stats and gets your numbers right
cabravesfan
August 1st, 2010
12:29 am
MiaBchBravesFan -
That would explain a lot!
MiaBchBravesFan
August 1st, 2010
12:30 am
What’s the latest timetable for E. O’Flaherty’s return?
JOD
August 1st, 2010
12:30 am
Escobar have you panties in a wad that much for ya? Valium and a yohoo will help you out.
cabravesfan
August 1st, 2010
12:30 am
OK- time to go collapse
Talk to you all later!
Good Night! (Tom, I assume you will be gone tomorrow- hope to hear from you soon!)
MiaBchBravesFan
August 1st, 2010
12:31 am
Guilty as charged!
Dumbfound
August 1st, 2010
12:31 am
Anybody is better than Nate !
JOD
August 1st, 2010
12:32 am
So folks, who do we get to replace the SS position next year or so… Anyone in the minors, or are we going outside our system for this mess?
Dumbfound
August 1st, 2010
12:33 am
The Nats must have been asking for the world for Duun. That’s one man I hope Wren can sign in the offseason.
JOD
August 1st, 2010
12:33 am
Nate who? The braves took that guy away, like it was a CIA black ops mission.
Dumbfound
August 1st, 2010
12:33 am
Dunn !
jeffrey d
August 1st, 2010
12:33 am
BBTN just said that Westbrook had an ERA “just over 4″ as they showed a graphic displaying his 4.65 ERA.
This deal still doesn’t make sense to me…I don’t get why everyone loves it for the Cards
JOD
August 1st, 2010
12:34 am
Dumbfound
August 1st, 2010
12:33 am
The Nats must have been asking for the world for Duun. That’s one man I hope Wren can sign in the offseason.
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Wasnt the asking price high for him in seasons past? I think that was always the road block.
Tommeee O'Hawkeee
August 1st, 2010
12:34 am
I hope you can forgive you soon…if you can’t talk to you, who can you rely on?
cabravesfan, I’m trying, really I am, but I’m just too damn stubborn.
Playoffs!!!!
August 1st, 2010
12:34 am
Carl Crawford is the the guy I hope the Braves get in the off season. But the Yankees will probably get him
Tommeee O'Hawkeee
August 1st, 2010
12:36 am
Good night, cabravesfan, and Venice Jim. Yeah, like you’re going to stay up? Stop.
JOD
August 1st, 2010
12:37 am
$$$, and the Yanks have lots of it!
Playoffs!!!!
August 1st, 2010
12:37 am
Free Yunel!!!
Sopheeeee
August 1st, 2010
12:38 am
I don’t love that deal for the Cards. I think it’s stupid but what do I know?
Gone Viral
August 1st, 2010
12:38 am
“Gone Viral–go to the MLB Blue Jays web site/stats and gets your numbers right”
It’s fine that you’re wrong.
Escobar:
Monthly Totals 87 11 26 4 0 2 9 3 6 0 1 .330 .414 .743 .299
Sopheeeee
August 1st, 2010
12:38 am
Oh, and hi cab/bye cab.
Bedtime at 9:38 on a Saturday? Loser.
MiaBchBravesFan
August 1st, 2010
12:38 am
Interesting stat on espn: since 1969, the Braves have gone into Aug. leading 14 times. Of those 14 times, the Braves have won the division 13 times. Damn good to know!
Gone Viral
August 1st, 2010
12:39 am
“So folks, who do we get to replace the SS position next year or so…”
That’s another point about what a great trade that was for the Braves! You now realize that we have Gonzalez under contract for next year, too! Yay Braves, you think!
Trey
August 1st, 2010
12:41 am
What up folks!!!!
Tommeee O'Hawkeee
August 1st, 2010
12:42 am
Now, I’ve also heard that when you answer yourself aloud when you talk to yourself aloud, that is a sure sign of insanity.
(MiaBchBravesFan)
Yes, that’s a sure sign, alright. Unfortunately, I passed that sign a long time ago. That was like the first billboard, in a long series of Burma Shave billboards.
(Did I remember that name right, nolie? I went by memory, didn’t look it up.)
Playoffs!!!!
August 1st, 2010
12:42 am
Gone Viral—My original point was he’s doing much better since he’s away from the haters here: i.e his numbers since he’s been a Blue Jay. Geez, what’s wrong with you?
Dumbfound
August 1st, 2010
12:43 am
@JOD, agreed.
Trey
August 1st, 2010
12:44 am
Wow, as Nolie usually says the crazies are out tonight. This blog is a magnet for crazy folks.
MiaBchBravesFan
August 1st, 2010
12:44 am
Is TBS carrying the Braves game tomorrow?
Playoffs!!!!
August 1st, 2010
12:44 am
Gone Viral– saying you have Gonzalez under contract for next year is almost like saying you have McClouth under contact for next year.
JOD
August 1st, 2010
12:44 am
Gone Viral
August 1st, 2010
12:39 am
“So folks, who do we get to replace the SS position next year or so…”
That’s another point about what a great trade that was for the Braves! You now realize that we have Gonzalez under contract for next year, too! Yay Braves, you think!
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That is untill he is McClouthed. Done with this guy, like a dog chasing his tail. Must be the Frosted tips. Good night folks, glad we could get to page 77.
Dumbfound
August 1st, 2010
12:45 am
@Playoffs!!!, Can’t go wrong with that pick either !
Tommeee O'Hawkeee
August 1st, 2010
12:46 am
Bedtime at 9:38 on a Saturday? Loser. (Sopheee)
Bedtime, yes. Sleeptime, no. Winner!
Dumbfound
August 1st, 2010
12:47 am
I wonder did Nate hear the news today ?!?
Gone Viral
August 1st, 2010
12:48 am
“Geez, what’s wrong with you?”
You’re misquoting me, you’re arguing a point I wasn’t, and you’re asking that? Fascinating. Yunel Escobar had an OPS of .618 for Atlanta. He played his way off the team. It’s not rocket science.
Trey
August 1st, 2010
12:48 am
What a disappointing loss, but it was more disappointing that Melky laughed about that botched throw with Hinske. I hope Bobby ripped into them, at least the Phillies lost.
Gone Viral
August 1st, 2010
12:49 am
“Done with this guy, like a dog chasing his tail.”
In the immortal words of Slade, “Run, run away!” Just like earlier today. I’m noticing a pattern.
noleeeee
August 1st, 2010
12:49 am
What a great trade for us, you think!
nope
noleeeee
August 1st, 2010
12:51 am
Duun. That’s one man I hope Wren can sign in the offseason. Dumb
I’ll pass
noleeeee
August 1st, 2010
12:53 am
Yay Braves, you think! GV
nope. he’ll suck as a hitter then too
Playoffs!!!!
August 1st, 2010
12:53 am
Gone Viral– you still don’t get it. I’m not talking about his Braves numbers–I’m talking about how much better he’s doing since he left here. Getting away from the negativity did him a world of good.
noleeeee
August 1st, 2010
12:54 am
saying you have Gonzalez under contract for next year is almost like saying you have McClouth under contact for next year
from a career long standpoint, it is much much worse.
Tommeee O'Hawkeee
August 1st, 2010
12:54 am
Sopheeeee
Did you see VJ busting my non-strikes before, about my e’s? I told him, well, never mind what I told him. It’s not important. But what do you think of the nerve of that dude?
MiaBchBravesFan
August 1st, 2010
12:56 am
I agree. Next year we get younger, healthier. Dunn cannot take away Freeman’s chance.
Heyward and Freeman. Like the future Howard and Utley of the Braves.
Trey
August 1st, 2010
12:56 am
The Atlanta Braves have a picture of Kyle Farnsworth on his profile in the Braves 40 man roster. He looks much different now, has a gotee with gray and some ugly glasses.
haggardeeee
August 1st, 2010
12:56 am
Tommeee O’Hawkeee
Just wanted to let you know I checked back in this afternoon and found the story of your attempt to record your famous call following the Series win in 1995; I even read it twice and felt even worse for you the second time.
Now, I’ve got the blog to thank for possibly saving my mom’s house from burning down. It’s true.
A couple of nights ago I was visiting her at her home outside Atlanta and–as usual–stayed up late to enjoy the stimulating conversation here on the DOB blog.
I shut down about 2:45 AM, passed thru her kitchen on the way to the den to catch Braves highlights, and didn’t like the sound the ice maker was emitting from her refrigerator. So I opened the freezer door and was met by the sight of her ice maker literally in flames as it began to melt through the plastic and into the lining.
I smothered the fire out and spent the rest of the wee hours transferring food to another fridge, fanning smoke out of the kitchen, and generally cleaning up.
The following day I took the ice maker to a local appliance repairman who told me if I hadn’t been awake to catch it, the fire would have quickly burned through the seal, the refrigerator would have become engulfed, and the fire would have quickly spread throughout her kitchen. A fuse on the maker was supposed to blow to prevent such an accident, but the fused didn’t.
Now–to inject a little humor into the situation and make a Braves baseball connection as a true DOB blogger should do–I thought back to the fire that engulfed the Atlanta Stadium press box the day Fred McGriff was acquired and thought, “Hmmmmm, the ice maker in my mom’s refrigerator caught on fire. The Braves must be about to make a big trade.”
I suppose the Ankiel-Farnsworth acquisition will do. After all, it was only an ice maker, not a press box.
I’ll check back in later as I’m actually doing some cleanup of her kitchen tonight.
Trey
August 1st, 2010
12:57 am
He also looks pissed in a Braves uniform.
Playoffs!!!!
August 1st, 2010
12:58 am
Trey– That was Melky’s only bad defensive play all year. And he was just hustling to get that throw off quickly. You had to laugh at how ridiculous that throw looked. Sometimes you have to laugh it off to release the stress
Sopheeeee
August 1st, 2010
12:58 am
Oh no, he didn’t Tom. Let me go back and see what he said so I can set him straight tomorrow.
noleeeee
August 1st, 2010
12:58 am
yup TOM you got it right. did you have to debate yourself about?
On curves ahead
Remember, sonny
That rabbit’s foot
Didn’t save
The bunny
Burma-Shave
These signs
We gladly
Dedicate
To men who’ve had
No date of late
Burma-Shave
When Super-shaved
Remember, pard
You’ll still get slapped
But not so hard
Burma-Shave
Dumbfound
August 1st, 2010
12:58 am
@Trey, I didn’t see the game, but i heard what Melky did ! It’s just like the 1999 World Series when the Braves were playing the Yankees. Do anyone of you remember when the cameras were on Chipper and he was laughing at Ryan Klesko breaking hits bat popping up a ball to the yankees pitcher ?!? That was the second out to the Yankees Championship sweep of the Braves ! I was sooo mad at him that night ! Why is he laughing at the second out of the Championship ?!? And Bobby Cox said Nothing !!
Gone Viral
August 1st, 2010
12:58 am
“Getting away from the negativity did him a world of good.”
I get it fine. You’re only seeing what you want to see. After a hot five game start, he came back to reality. It’s not the negativity or anything else about the Braves. It’s him.
Sopheeeee
August 1st, 2010
12:59 am
haggard – that’s so crazy! I’m glad you caught it in time.
Gone Viral
August 1st, 2010
1:00 am
“nope. he’ll suck as a hitter then too”
You’ve been as wrong on this as you are about Minor.
David O'Brien
August 1st, 2010
1:00 am
DB in MT: I think any of the “official” lots on north side of stadium are fine to park in. As for Greenville, N.C., the BBQ place I grew up eating was Parker’s. The other great place there is B’s BBQ.
Rob from SC (Chipper's new BFF)
August 1st, 2010
1:01 am
DOB
Do you see a decision with replacing Glaus coming…..
Dumbfound
August 1st, 2010
1:01 am
@noleeee, Is it because of Dunn’s defense ?!
Trey
August 1st, 2010
1:01 am
Playoffs, but he was laughing at the wrong time. He should have waited until things settled down to laugh at what happened.
Sopheeeee
August 1st, 2010
1:01 am
Ahem, Tom -
I’m afraid if I remove them, Sopheee might hurt me, OK?
Me? Hurt you? No way.
Don’t you dare remove those e’s though.
MiaBchBravesFan
August 1st, 2010
1:02 am
Does anyone think Wilkin Ramirez – wilram – will be a September call up? Few at-bats, hit over .300, a “speedster” who’s 6′2″, 190 – def. not a Gregor Blanco in size.
Trey
August 1st, 2010
1:02 am
Dumbfound, it was just embarrassing.
Dumbfound
August 1st, 2010
1:02 am
his bat, sorry !
noleeeee
August 1st, 2010
1:03 am
You’ve been as wrong on this as you are about Minor
not wrong on either. Minor will be a middle of the rotation pitcher which I have said from the start. and A-Gony will go back to his 10 year history of stinking up the batters box. You are the one who is seeing what you want to see.
noleeeee
August 1st, 2010
1:05 am
yes, his defense mostly DF.
David O'Brien
August 1st, 2010
1:05 am
Rob from SC: I don’t know. But he’s gotta play better, and before too much longer I would think.