Venters’ suspension rescinded entirely (story updated)
CINCINNATI – The Braves got a got a welcome piece of good news Friday when standout reliever Jonny Venters’ four-game suspension was rescinded entirely.
The decision came three days after a hearing in Washington, D.C., where the Braves appealed the suspension the rookie left-hander received after hitting Milwaukee slugger Prince Fielder with a pitch on July 17.
Venters continued to pitch during the appeals process, and the Braves hoped he wouldn’t have to miss all or most of a three-game series that began Friday at Cincinnati, the National League Central leader.
“I was ready for it to get over with,” said Venters, who found out just after noon Friday when teammate Mike Dunn sent him a text message congratulating him. “I was kind of down about it the last few days. It was a relief [to have the suspension overturned]. I feel good about it.”
So did his teammates, who were pleased to have the young sinkerballer available Friday to face the power-laden Reds in their home run-friendly ballpark.
Venters ranked second among NL relievers in lowest ERA (1.07) and sixth in lowest opponents’ batting average (.170).
“Our best reliever,” closer Billy Wagne said. “It’s big. When you’re looking at coming into a place like this, you need all your horses. If he misses anytime it hurts us in that bullpen. It should have never have happened to begin with. But knowing it’s been wiped away, it’s big for us.”
Venters’ $2,500 fine was also reduced, though he wasn’t sure by how much.
It’s common for suspensions to be reduced, but not thrown out entirely. The decision came from John McHale Jr., Major League Baseball’s executive vice president of administration. Manager Bobby Cox, who participated in Tuesday’s hearing, was thrilled with the ruling.
“It was not intentional,” he said of the incident with Fielder. “It was completely accidental.”
During the 90-minute hearing., Venters and several Braves officials spoke, including general manager Frank Wren, Cox and pitching coach Roger McDowell.
“I just kind of explained what happened,” Venters said, “that I understood why we were there, how it looked, but that I’m not that kind of player. Guys who know me know I’m not that kind of player.”
The team’s video coordinator showed other errant pitches Venters threw this season, in situations where there would clearly have been no intent to throw at batters. Cox said Venters had hit more than 30 batters in his pro career, all but one left-handed (Fielder bats left-handed).
“That’s just the way I miss, the way the ball [travels],” Venters said.
Venters and Cox were both ejected after Venters hit Fielder in the back with a sinking fastball in the eighth inning. The ejections came after the home-plate umpire issued a warning following the pitch before, a slider over Fielder’s head.
Fielder had homered in the previous inning off Tim Hudson. The Brewers’ stout slugger was also hit by a pitch the night before by Tommy Hanson, one batter after Ryan Braun homered.
Cox conceded after the July 17 game that the situations didn’t look good and he understood why the Brewers would be angry, but was adamant about Braves pitchers not throwing at the Brewers.
Cox was also ejected from the the July 17 game at the same time as Venters, because of the warning that had been issued. Cox already served a one-game suspension.
In his past 20 appearances before Friday, Venters had a 0.42 ERA and .143 opponents’ average.
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263 comments Add your comment
Chip4Prez
July 30th, 2010
1:31 pm
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET… Way to go, MLB.
Tideguy
July 30th, 2010
1:35 pm
Hopefully, that means Bobby can avoid a fine on this.
Rey
July 30th, 2010
1:37 pm
This is great news. Things haven’t been so good for Braves nation this past week.
BTW….I still think we made a huge mistake trading Escobar away.
Patrick
July 30th, 2010
1:37 pm
Wow, great stuff. Good gift for Bobby’s last year I’d say.
coach joe
July 30th, 2010
1:37 pm
does bobby get his game back? save it for next year?
Bryan G.
July 30th, 2010
1:37 pm
That’s great news for the Braves since we’re a bit short handed in the pen
someguy
July 30th, 2010
1:39 pm
Carl Crawford anyone?
Geoff
July 30th, 2010
1:39 pm
i can see them busting out a power point presentation during this whole thing… awesome stuff for Braves… now time to win this game tonight and get some momentum our way
GT Fan
July 30th, 2010
1:39 pm
Great news. We have to have Venters until we get O’Flaherty back.
Starring Kam Fong as Chin Ho
July 30th, 2010
1:40 pm
No one can say that Venters can’t hit the broad side of a barn (especially one that showboats). Good for MLB, glad to see they got one right.
ThePriceisWrongBitch!
July 30th, 2010
1:41 pm
Nice! Figured this might happen since it took 3 days to get a verdict.
Now, let’s go out and get a steady OF bat and bring Blanco back up and we will be good to go!
Pierson Brave
July 30th, 2010
1:42 pm
Great news! Good to have you back DOB.
Anon21
July 30th, 2010
1:42 pm
Excellent news, and richly deserved. Good for MLB for being unafraid to admit when an umpire made a mistake.
jz23
July 30th, 2010
1:43 pm
Wait, Bud Selig’s crack team got something right?
Mike S
July 30th, 2010
1:44 pm
OK, this is good news for the Braves as losing Venters for the Cincy series would have seriously hurt — BUT how humbling it must be to base your defense on how poor your CONTROL of the baseball is. ROFL
Reality
July 30th, 2010
1:44 pm
No trade rumors from the Braves…only crickets……………………..
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
1:45 pm
Looks like Chicago got Edwin Jackson so this may be irrelevant BUT they may flip him. Looks like the White Sox wanted a middle of the rotation starter, why didn’t we offer KK for Andruw Jones? Andruw is playing so cheap we could eat most of KK’s salary to push this thing along, we are paying him for nothing as it is. He has better stats overall that Edwin Jackson aside from the W-L which isn’t always the pitchers fault. I think we could have moved KK i feel like Frank Wren is a little to timid or defeatist to try these things, he just assumes it won’t happen.
TM
July 30th, 2010
1:46 pm
So…. is it safe to say that Home plate umpire Angel Hernandez over reacted?
Boy, there’s a stretch!
How about MLB suspending A. Hernandez or levying a fine on him? Now, that would make some sense.
observor
July 30th, 2010
1:47 pm
Would love to hear the reactions to this from that whining, moaning baby of a manager in Milwaukee and ‘Jabba the Hut’ Fielder.
Fredi
July 30th, 2010
1:47 pm
MLB did this to detract the attention given umpire bias aimed at the Braves. A border line pitch, whether low, inside, or outside is a strike to other pitchers but is a ball to ours. This happens much too often.
Fredi
July 30th, 2010
1:48 pm
Wait… the word ours is used a little prematurely. Sorry.
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
1:49 pm
Anybody hearing any Braves trade rumors?
BobtheBlogger
July 30th, 2010
1:52 pm
Anticipating the suspension, Cox rode Venters like a rented mule the last few games, so he can’t pitch tonight anyway. He might as well have received a short suspension.
kbrab
July 30th, 2010
1:54 pm
I’m hoping we go back to Toronto and find a way to pick up Vernon Wells. I know he’s too expensive for the Jays and he might fit salary-wise after this year if Chipper retires.
Casey Stinkle
July 30th, 2010
1:54 pm
What is Wren doing there defending Ventors?? Shouldn’t he be spending some quality phone time??
Runnin
July 30th, 2010
1:54 pm
Great! Now let him close some games as well.
Braves95WS
July 30th, 2010
1:55 pm
DOB any trade rumors floating around out there?
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
1:55 pm
Angel Hernandez, Bill Hahn, & Cowboy Joe West are the 3 worst umpires in all of baseball. They do not have something against the Braves specifically, they all seem to think the game is about them and were overwhelmingly voted worst by players and teams.
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
1:55 pm
Just read where Jayson Stark said that the Braves are showing interest again in Cody Ross.
LuisG
July 30th, 2010
1:57 pm
coach joe
July 30th, 2010
1:37 pm
does bobby get his game back? save it for next year?
So funny!
justin
July 30th, 2010
1:58 pm
Jayson Stark is saying that the Braves are now back Cody Ross hard and heavy. Also, that they may be talking to Toronto about Kevin Gregg, and/or Downs.
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
1:58 pm
here is a link
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5281467
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
1:58 pm
Braves are close to Ellsbury!!
Tomahawk Mafia
July 30th, 2010
1:59 pm
Buckhead Brave, you make it sound so easy. With ideas like that you need to be in the Braves front office.
eric the elder
July 30th, 2010
1:59 pm
This action can be attributed to exactly one person: Bobby Cox. When he says, “We don’t play that way,” MLB nods in agreement and, out of respect for Bobby, they make a rare decision.
I’m as tough on Bobby as anyone (well, almost), but we have to give him credit for this one.
AlabamaBrave
July 30th, 2010
1:59 pm
Other teams are making moves to improve themselves. As of now, Frankie is just sitting there. This team, as it is comprised now, might make the playoffs but it won’t get past the first round.
StingerSplash
July 30th, 2010
2:00 pm
Now, Bobby said they didn’t throw at guys in retaliation for home runs.
But … do they throw at guys in retaliation for something else? Seems to me Maddux once took matters into his own hands and smoked somebody.
Fan in DC
July 30th, 2010
2:01 pm
Excellent news; can he play center field?
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:01 pm
Its on MLBTR and here.
http://thebravechop.blogspot.com/
Jessee
July 30th, 2010
2:02 pm
Get back to cooking Heisenberg
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:02 pm
I want ELLSBURY SO BAD!!! lol
Rhino
July 30th, 2010
2:02 pm
Huge break for the Braves. Now go take down the Reds!
http://www.rhinorant.com
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:02 pm
MLB has said Braves have interest in Fielder. I hope not.
Just say no to Ross!!!!!!
bigstack19
July 30th, 2010
2:03 pm
Why the heck did that idiot Bob Watson suspend him to start with? Someone above him in the MLB office must have told him he was an idiot for suspending him.
DamntheButcher
July 30th, 2010
2:04 pm
We need Bobby to get thrown out of 7 more games this year and that will be 162 I think or basically 1 season of Baseball he has been thrown out of.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
2:04 pm
I don’t know if we would match up well with Boston for someone like Ellsbury now that Escobar is gone. The Sox REALLY liked Escy.
NickGranite
July 30th, 2010
2:05 pm
“I’m hoping we go back to Toronto and find a way to pick up Vernon Wells. I know he’s too expensive for the Jays and he might fit salary-wise after this year if Chipper retires.”
At around .250 and 7 homers, Chipper has already retired.
The Abs Man
July 30th, 2010
2:06 pm
Great news on Jonny V….
Shockingly, incompetent boob Angel “No-Clue” Hernandez blew report way out of proportion….
How ’bout suspending dreadful umps like Angel fur games?
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:06 pm
i know why didnt we just trade escy to the sox for ellsbury and let infante play ss
NickGranite
July 30th, 2010
2:06 pm
“MLB has said Braves have interest in Fielder. I hope not.”
I think negotiations are stuck on the amount of meal money Fielder wants.
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
2:06 pm
Ellsbury play CF, but the BoSox with all their injuries would seem to be in the market to add an outfielder…not subtract one
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
July 30th, 2010
2:06 pm
DOB, what can you tell us about this Michael Noboa, 2B that they got from the D’Backs for cash?
Thanks
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
2:06 pm
Where have you guys read that the Braves are interested in Ellsbury?
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:07 pm
but apparently the article said the sox are looking for bullpen help? maybe joe thatcher or a braves young arm for ellsbury?
AlabamaBrave
July 30th, 2010
2:08 pm
Where does it say that Joe?
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:08 pm
ive read it on FANHOUSE MLBTR and here: http://thebravechop.blogspot.com/
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
July 30th, 2010
2:08 pm
Sa-WEET!!
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:09 pm
joe thatcher is specifically named at MLBTR
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
2:10 pm
I mean aside from the excitement someone would bring just being a new face, does Ellsbury REALLY give us anything that Melky doesn’t? He doesn’t hit for power, isn’t that what we are looking for.
CSpin
July 30th, 2010
2:10 pm
::cricket, cricket:: <—sound of braves trading block
Michael Scharff
July 30th, 2010
2:11 pm
Terrific News!! Now, hopefully we can get O’Flaherty back up to strength, and, hopefully, we will start swinging the bats again this weekend. The Phils are hot on our tail…
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:11 pm
921 check the link @1:58 and @ 2:01.
CSpin
July 30th, 2010
2:12 pm
Interesting thought, DamntheButcher. An entire season of getting tossed. Wow.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
2:12 pm
Other than being a steal threat, which is rendered useless by Bobby’s managing style.
Anon21
July 30th, 2010
2:12 pm
Ellsbury? The guy’s injured and bad. I hope to God Frank Wren is not barking up that tree.
Cody Ross? Eh. Better than Ellsbury, but not really an impact player, which is what we need right now.
I would be thrilled if we could acquire Josh Willingham from the Nats. Now THERE’S an impact player. But for whatever reason, the Nats are not shopping him. In fact, I’m starting to think the Nats have it in for the Braves in a big way. Keeping their closer through the end of their series with the Braves, then shipping him to Minnesota today, just in time for the Phillies to come to town. Thanks for throwing the NL East to the Phils, Rizzo!
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
2:13 pm
oh ok thanks. Are the Prince Fielder rumors true? That would be kinda weird if the Braves got him because of the recent drama with him and Venters.
ruppert
July 30th, 2010
2:14 pm
He was let off because the Brewers pegged Heyward and Glaus the next night “pitching inside” and nobody was ejected for Glaus even though there was a warning already issued.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
2:15 pm
where are all these rumors MLBTR shows nothing. If we got Fielder would we flip Glaus? Platoon him with Chipper?
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:16 pm
im convinced that willinham is not a significant upgrade over diaz, and his D isnt to hot either. the only reason ellsbury might be worse on d in the UZR department is because of the monster in boston, and ellsbury is a perenial .300 hitter with huge speed. the ultimate leadoff hitter.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
2:16 pm
I think it would work if Fielder was the everyday 1st baseman and Hinske became a permanent member of the OF rotation and Glaus acted in Hinske’s roll as back up 1b now and a matt stairs type of the bench in the post season.
onebravosfan
July 30th, 2010
2:17 pm
Ellsbury would be sweet…not for Delgado or Vizzy but certainly for Dunn and Cordier…
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
2:18 pm
Fielder would create a problem by blocking Freeman. Unless we think we can flip Fielder in the off season or God forbid trade Freeman for Fielder. That would be dumb.
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:19 pm
the joe thatcher/REDSOX looking for arms link, hints at moving ellsbury too.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/07/red-sox-have-explored-trades-for-many-relievers.html
ArtyDodger
July 30th, 2010
2:20 pm
Bet when Fielder heard this, he headed straight for a couple of dozen polish sausages.
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:20 pm
the link up top credits FANHOUSE @ 2:01
AlabamaBrave
July 30th, 2010
2:21 pm
2:21 and Wren has done nothing
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:21 pm
i dont want that fatty fielder
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
2:22 pm
But of the BoSox are interested in trading an outfielder, I could be tempted by Cameron if he is healthy so long as the price is not to steep.
Anon21
July 30th, 2010
2:22 pm
Heisenberg: Fielder’s contract expires at the end of this season. He blocks no one.
But I doubt the Braves will work out a deal for him, to be honest. I am just betting that Bobby is not at all a fan of his makeup.
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
2:22 pm
I would do a Schafer and Chavez trade for Ellsbury. Just to get Chavez out the bullpen
JRW7
July 30th, 2010
2:23 pm
Great news for JV! When Bobby says BRAVES pitchers don’t throw at other teams hitters, huuh? Bobbys full of B. S.!! And I like Bobby Cox. Come on BRAVES, we have to suck it up and play better. Every since BW blew those 2 saves, and MCOUT hit into that rally killing doubleplay, We have played like crap. GO BRAVES!!!!
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:23 pm
Heisenberg U right. forget Fielder and play freeman.
Ellsbury is a joke. He has only played 9 games this year and had rib injury problems etc. Whats he gone do stay on DL. Time for Wren to get serious and stop picking up dead wood rejects.
played in college
July 30th, 2010
2:24 pm
and i never understood the hit the batter in retaliation approach. I mean, the batter is trying to get on base. Why give him a free ticket? because you are frustrated?
How about simply strike the jackwagon out? Man up and blow some freakin pills past his arse. Take out your filth spoon, and scoop him a dollop of nastiness. Rare back and rock some freakin Grade A NASA rocket fuel into the mitt. Skin that smokewagon and fire a bullet. Spin some 12 to 6, drop off the table, heavy rotational snapdragon curvaceous voracious love his way and have him grab some pine!
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
2:24 pm
I believe Fielder is under club control via arbitration through 2011.
Anon21
July 30th, 2010
2:25 pm
Bobby Boy: Yeah, Willingham is a big upgrade over Matt Diaz. Diaz is a platoon guy; Willingham can hit righties reasonably well, and he’s got a much better track record.
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:27 pm
i think ellsbury is like pods, only younger and better and faster and a consistant .300 hitter. and you know what this injury was his first major one so dont play the durability card.
ThePriceisWrongBitch!
July 30th, 2010
2:27 pm
DOB-
Why not start a new blog on trade options since we are a day away from the deadline? Seems that most of the blogs are filling up with trade chatter anyway…
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
2:27 pm
still dont see where the braves are being mentioned with any of these people
roja
July 30th, 2010
2:28 pm
Sadly, the Nats have no need for a closer against the Phils for the same reason that the Phils have no need for one against the Braves
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:29 pm
I heard this argument yesterday anan. and DIAZ HAS A BETTER CAREER AVG AGAINST RH PITCHING! .271 for diaz. .265 for willingham. Diaz maybe a platoon player but then so is willingham.
JRW7
July 30th, 2010
2:29 pm
I agree with you REY, I also think the BRAVES made a mistake when they traded Yunel Escobar, I think it was a huge mistake and a kneejerk reaction by BC and FW!!!!
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
2:30 pm
@ThePriceisWrongFemaleDog, That’s what i’ve been thinking.
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
2:30 pm
Willingham works for me if they would then move Heyward to CF. Then play matchups with 1B, LF, and RF depending on pitcher.
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:30 pm
Bobby boy, He has hit 300 only one time I believe.
Greg
July 30th, 2010
2:31 pm
I wish the Braves would go for Adam Dunn. We have a low priced first baseman to send with prospects. It is interdivision but I am not concerned about the Nats for a while.
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:31 pm
BTW ellsbury is a high OBP guy. takes his BB. and we need a leadoff hitter. i dont get why people are so put off by this.
Tami
July 30th, 2010
2:32 pm
FANTASTIC news! I kind of figured when MLB took so long trying to decide whether or not to rescind the 4-game suspension that they might have been leaning towards rescinding completely. What a relief to see it actually come to fruition!
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:32 pm
Willingham has no arm (like Nate) and not that great on D. check the scout reports.
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:34 pm
well ellsbury hit .300 in 2 of 3 season so far. and the other he hit .280.
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:34 pm
greg, Dunn cost to much for the cheap Braves (Liberty Mutual).
roja
July 30th, 2010
2:34 pm
If the Yunel trade was a kneejerk reaction then the Braves have the slowest reflexes on record. Yunel has been a hotdog for too long.
Anon21
July 30th, 2010
2:34 pm
Is Ellsbury really a high-OBP guy? The .355 mark last year is quite respectable, but the .336 mark in ‘08 is barely above league average. It’s kind of difficult when you’re talking about a guy with a short MLB track record, but his career OBP of .347 is nothing to get excited about, even if it’s possible that he’s going in the right direction…
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:35 pm
I said I believe but if U looked it Ok.
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:35 pm
and he never hit below .299 in the minors!!!
Shaunn
July 30th, 2010
2:36 pm
Guys…have you forgotten Ellsbury has BROKEN ribs….hes been on the DL since May…..the only light to him is you can possibly put him in the leadoff spot…bat prado 2nd…..heyward 3rd….drop chipper to 6th.
Joey
July 30th, 2010
2:37 pm
Suck that, Ken Macha!!
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
2:37 pm
Greg, be concerned about the Nats by 2012. They have some nice young players beside that pitcher on the DL like Desmond & Morse. Plus this years first round pick. They look like they finally have a plan and could be on the upswing about the same time the Phillies & Mets start getting old.
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:37 pm
We need a POWER Hitter..Ellsbury is not. He also is another lefty. We need a relief pitcher!
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
2:38 pm
I wonder if the Braves will make a deal today or tomorrow. Better not wait too long
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:38 pm
he coming back soon tho.
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:38 pm
joe that is a good argument. he adds another lefty bat. =(
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:39 pm
but there are no CONSISTANT power hitters out there. just career years like bautista and GONZALEZ lol.
Shaunn
July 30th, 2010
2:40 pm
“Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:38 pm
he coming back soon tho.
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But dude he hasnt played since May….you expect this move to put us over the top? Youre nuts……
onebravosfan
July 30th, 2010
2:40 pm
It seems like Ellsbury would help us with speed on the bases, he stole home on Andy Pettite in 2009. He also can play CF, he went 178 games without an error. Seems like a good fit for us.
shadetree
July 30th, 2010
2:40 pm
Man o man WOW
This just in.
The Bravos have traded Kris Medlin, Kawakami and Dunn to the Cubs for Marlon Byrd.
Can I get a yeah baby?
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:40 pm
Shaunn U are right. He’s only played in 9 Games the YEAR!!!!!!!! Ellsbury is not the answer…………..
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:40 pm
BTW the nats first round pick harper is going back to college. lol
Kashi
July 30th, 2010
2:42 pm
NO Fielder, plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:42 pm
Shadetree, U been in the sun to long………………….
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:42 pm
shadetree…
bs lol
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
2:42 pm
shadetree…just in from where?
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
2:44 pm
just in from crazytown
Kashi
July 30th, 2010
2:44 pm
Are you serious, shadetree? We can’t be this stupid.
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
2:45 pm
The part about KK & Dunn sounds good.
Kashi
July 30th, 2010
2:45 pm
Post the link shadetree. Are you bs-ing?
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:45 pm
Nut house…but I would like Byrd.. When he was free agent Braves fans didn’t want him…now look.
lmao
July 30th, 2010
2:45 pm
no wonder they call u shadetree
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
2:46 pm
shadetree probably gets paid to get MLBTR hits, because you know we ALL just went and looked.
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:48 pm
I didn’t look ..Wren not that crazy.
What would it take for Byrd?
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
2:48 pm
Medlen scheduled to pitch tonight.
Kashi
July 30th, 2010
2:49 pm
Lets kick his (shadetree) ass.
Michaelprick
July 30th, 2010
2:49 pm
In other breaking news: The Atlanta Braves have traded Jesse Chavez to a Quiktrip station in exchange for a box of sunflower seeds.
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:50 pm
ShadeA@@ ran everyone off.
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:50 pm
its bs he wants attention. but anyway. i wish berkman was in a braves uni before willingham is
ShaunC
July 30th, 2010
2:50 pm
Medlen is pitching tonight, no?
Kashi
July 30th, 2010
2:51 pm
That was a sorry trade – Soriano for Chavez. Now Wren is looking for bullpen help. What the heck?
Frank Wren
July 30th, 2010
2:51 pm
I want to start by saying this has been a great season but Liberty Media has asked me to squeeze a penny out of my butt and could care less if the Braves win, so we are now going to begin to wave the flag. Sorry Braves fans, your only hope is Ted Turner or Author Blank buying the Braves.
joe
July 30th, 2010
2:52 pm
Good, now get Hanson and Lowe figured out, or the Braves are toast in the east.
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:52 pm
Espn insider said Wren talking to Royals but it didn’t say about who. Royal GM and Wren big Buddies.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
2:53 pm
speaking of, has Ted Turner expressed any interest in that because that would be AMAZING
JoJo the Godfather
July 30th, 2010
2:53 pm
Most Boston fans view Ellsbury as a bit of a diva…They doubt the extent of his injury and questions his demands to use his own trainers and get his own medical opinions outside of team doctors…He’s also made some comments about discussing a contract extension only once he’s playing up to his potential so that he can maximize his pay day…While that may need to be every player’s strategy, probably not a good idea to say anything along those lines to the media…Send Melky or McLouth, Dunn, cash, and some prospects for Ellsbury and give it a shot…Its been so long since we’ve had some serious speed on this team.
BillnJax
July 30th, 2010
2:53 pm
To Someguy: Crawfords not going anywhere while the Rays are still in the hunt. How about Cory Hart? Career .276 avg 89 HRs. Perfect…
Donny Corleone
July 30th, 2010
2:53 pm
This just in: Venters’ arm just fell off because Bobby overused him in anticipation of his suspension.
Bobby's Cox
July 30th, 2010
2:53 pm
Trade Chipper and his broke-A@@ to an A.L. team for someone, anyone who won’t roll over every bloody pitch in an RBI situation. Ride out into the sunset, Loyalty…Give me a break, he should have retired before the All-Star Break. HE has been DOA since the middle of the 2009 season.
Donny Corleone
July 30th, 2010
2:56 pm
This just in: The Braves are in a team slump.
Prince Fielder
July 30th, 2010
2:56 pm
That’s it! I’ve had it! (*charges the mound in slow motion, all blousy and Jello-like*)
Brew Crew
July 30th, 2010
2:57 pm
That ain’t write. he was head hunting an all-star. You could tell he was throwing at Big Cecil from the beady look in his eye. this is a disgrace
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:57 pm
Donny, Thats been going on since all-star game. won 6 lost 7.
Michaelprick
July 30th, 2010
2:57 pm
You can’t trade Chipper, he can veto any trade.
Donny Corleone
July 30th, 2010
2:58 pm
Joe I thought it was just in.
Melk was a very bad choice.
July 30th, 2010
2:58 pm
If we deal with KC… Farnsworth and Ankiel.
extremus
July 30th, 2010
2:59 pm
That certainly is welcome and timely news; going into Cincinnati without Venters would have been very unsettling with our recent pitching difficulties.
.
July 30th, 2010
2:59 pm
That ain’t write? damn where’s Mr. Webster
justin
July 30th, 2010
3:00 pm
Ken Macha is a whinebag. He should fill out and submit a ‘hurt feelings’ grievance form.
Michaelprick
July 30th, 2010
3:00 pm
Yeah, lets get Farnsworth from the Royals so he can give up another big homerun like he did against Houston that cost us the game.
shade wannabee
July 30th, 2010
3:01 pm
So the whole Marlon Byrd deal was indeed a joke? Yes or No?
Joe
July 30th, 2010
3:01 pm
Donny U right. just having a little fun, friend.
Donny Corleone
July 30th, 2010
3:02 pm
This just in: Joe and Donny man-hug.
Bobby's Cox
July 30th, 2010
3:02 pm
The Braves need speed and a power bat…BAD. Chipper IS no longer an everyday player and Glaus has fallen apart. The Braves have too many platoon or near platoon situations right now. 1B, 3B, LF, CF. Our New “old, supposedly reliable, He’s a professional hitter (sick of hearing that catchphrase), ya know” has not done squat. So sick of hearing Joe Simpson pump and prop Non-Speedy Gonzales up.
.
July 30th, 2010
3:03 pm
They may be after Byrd but they will not give up the farm to get him.
Wooderson
July 30th, 2010
3:03 pm
THIS JUST IN VIA JAYSON STARK: Dodgers trade Andre Ethier to Braves for Kris Medlen and Eddie Perez
curley, moe & larry
July 30th, 2010
3:05 pm
trade for Billy Brewer !
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
3:05 pm
We need Farnsworth in case Fielder charges mound.
Wooderson
July 30th, 2010
3:06 pm
dodgers also get cash considerations and 3 Mexi-dawgs
Donny Corleone
July 30th, 2010
3:06 pm
Nah, we just need a rodeo bulldogger to rope him and tie him up.
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
3:08 pm
yes shade it was a joke.
Bobby's Cox
July 30th, 2010
3:09 pm
I would trade Dunn, Kawakami, Chavez and Resop and Glaus to the Red Sox for Ellsbury. His brokeback ribs will heal soon enough. Eat part of KK’s contract, bring up Freeman and call it a day.
justin
July 30th, 2010
3:09 pm
THIS JUST IN – Braves trade 7 game lead for wild card battle.
Joe
July 30th, 2010
3:10 pm
Wooderson is another Joke.
Good day.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
3:11 pm
haha this stuff is ridiculous. Just in Braves acquire Prince Fielder and Corey Hart for Chip Caray, The tomahawk chopping Chik-fil-A cow and the drill from the home depot tool race
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
3:11 pm
well either way, I like Ellsbury and apparently so do the braves according to fan house, MLBTR, and the brave chop.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/07/red-sox-have-explored-trades-for-many-relievers.html
http://thebravechop.blogspot.com/
Shaunn
July 30th, 2010
3:12 pm
“Bobby’s Cox
July 30th, 2010
3:09 pm
I would trade Dunn, Kawakami, Chavez and Resop and Glaus to the Red Sox for Ellsbury. His brokeback ribs will heal soon enough. Eat part of KK’s contract, bring up Freeman and call it a day.
Link Report this comment ”
Unload 5 players for 1??? are you stupid…..a guy whos played 9 games…and is hitting .250….this year? Wow you obviously know JACK about baseball……Boston is going to take on all of those salaries…..this isnt MLB 2010 The Show….this is REAL LIFE.
Ripcord
July 30th, 2010
3:13 pm
Well has a bulldogger ranch in Texas that he sell rodeo Bulls for big $$$$. Wish we had his bat.
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
3:13 pm
3:12 and the Braves haven’t done a thing
curley, moe & larry
July 30th, 2010
3:14 pm
The Drill, & Homer the Brave for Billy Brewer and his yellow slide.
Bobby's Cox
July 30th, 2010
3:14 pm
Like to Chip Caray trade..Will commit Hari Kari if I have to listen to Chip or gosh forbid Ernie Johnson, Jr. continue to call games.
Ripcord
July 30th, 2010
3:15 pm
I don’t believe Braves will do anything major.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
3:15 pm
THIS JUST IN: The Braves send Hammerin’ Hank from the tool race to Washington for giant head Abe Lincoln
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
3:16 pm
some of you sound like you have been sampling some of my home cooking
curley, moe & larry
July 30th, 2010
3:17 pm
those big head presidents are scary looking,
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
3:19 pm
hey… i like mlb 2010 the show. hahaha
Bobby's Cox
July 30th, 2010
3:21 pm
Shaunn-Obviously you take these blog posting wayyy too seriously. Threw out something silly and found a sucker to bite..Enjoy the rest of your workday at the garage parking lot. At least you can look forward to the AC at the Quick Trip while working later tonight..Oh, can you make sure that the Mountain Dew dispenser is properly working, it was out of service the last time I stopped in….kidding, humor and sarcasm abound..
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
3:22 pm
This is what a Espn writer said when asked if the Braves want a big bat, why would they be interested in Ellsbury? “when teams say they want a bat, it doesn’t always mean a middle of the order type. Sometimes it just means they want a position player. And even if they acquired a Crisp, Rajai Davis or Ellsbury, it doesn’t mean they can’t still go try and get Ross, Willingham, etc…”
curley, moe & larry
July 30th, 2010
3:23 pm
This just in… Phillies’ vomitter sentenced to 1 to 3 months in jail ! Phillies fan are the best !
hmmmmmm
July 30th, 2010
3:24 pm
NO WHERE on MLB does it say anything about Red Sox trading Ellsbury or Braves being interested much less discussing it. What it DOES SAY is when Ellsbury returns the Red Sox may trade A OUTFIELDER for bullpen help. Where that became they are trading Ellsbury much less to the Braves is beyond stupidity ….
danny
July 30th, 2010
3:26 pm
The braves dont need to make a trade, but they need chipper out of the lineup i dont get it y are they so loyal to him but not Andruw or Murph or Justice. In his day chipper very good hitter, but was never that good in the field, unless your going to get a player you can control for a while y waste your talent on another texiera type deal.
hmmmmmm
July 30th, 2010
3:27 pm
http://thebravechop.blogspot.com/???? who the crap is that other than some fan writing his daily blog? Puleazzzzzze
Michaelprick
July 30th, 2010
3:27 pm
I really don’t see the Braves being interested in Ellsbury. He’s hurt and hasn’t played hardly at all this year. I do see the Braves getting Willingham or Ross, but regardless of what happens in the next 24 hours, the Braves need to take at least 2 of the 3 games against the Reds. They play 19 home games in August which should help.
Shaunn
July 30th, 2010
3:28 pm
912….Glad to see im not the only dork on the live ESPN trade blog
danny
July 30th, 2010
3:29 pm
This just in braves trade for Albert Pujols for Joe Simpson,Cheif Nok-a-homa and the Big Ass Drum on the concorse
BravesfaninWis
July 30th, 2010
3:30 pm
Thought for sure I would come home and see the Braves in at least trade discussions with someone, but no. They are really showing me that they could care less if the Phillies catch and pass us, otherwise they would have made a move by now. I guess getting the backup catcher extended in late July in the middle of a pennant race was more important to them.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
3:31 pm
thats ridiculous danny…Chief Nok-A-Homa is retired
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
3:31 pm
we need the anthropomorphic polish sausage from milwaukee
ABravesFan
July 30th, 2010
3:33 pm
Finally some good news. Venters has been quite valuable for us this year. Good to know we can bring him in to face Votto in key situation if needed.
Kashi
July 30th, 2010
3:34 pm
Wren….correct your mistake, go get Adam LaRoche from D’back.
TheAntiMe
July 30th, 2010
3:35 pm
The Brewers’ stout slugger had also been hit with a pitch the night before by Tommy Hanson, one batter after Hanson gave up a homer to Ryan Braun.
Good job of working that stout ale brewing reference into the mix, DOB, as it totally works. I’ll bet that Bernie Brewer would even have to agree.
T-Bone
July 30th, 2010
3:35 pm
Yeah, but does anybody really believe that Venters wasn’t throwing at him? Sure he was, but that’s how Baseball is supposed to be played.
tristan
July 30th, 2010
3:36 pm
Wow, either the old man has some pull, or not throwing out the Brewer the next day for two plunkings, made MLB have to save some face.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
3:36 pm
Washington is shopping Teddy but I don’t know what type of trade value he holds, he is over weight and has to wear a monocle, obviously past his prime.
curley, moe & larry
July 30th, 2010
3:36 pm
Jermaine Dye, where are you !! come out,come out, where ever you are !
n
July 30th, 2010
3:37 pm
how in the world was signing Glaus for a fraction of LaRoche money a mistake. Glaus leads the team in RBI’s. I know, everyone thinks he is washed up now and want him out. Do most first place teams replace their leading RBI man in July??
Bonesaw is Ready
July 30th, 2010
3:39 pm
Bonesaw says, make a deal to get Kelly Johnson and Adam LaRoche back…then put Kelly in LF. Snap it to a Frank Wren!
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
3:40 pm
The cow has got to go, he doesn’t even do the chop half the time. He is the Yunel Escobar of stadium characters.
tristan
July 30th, 2010
3:41 pm
Dye? That is a typical Braves move…. hire the old garbage
JASon
July 30th, 2010
3:41 pm
Now the precedent has been set: Milwaukee pitchers, feel free to head-hunt against Braves batters.
tristan
July 30th, 2010
3:42 pm
According to MLBtraderumors.com The Braves have just sent KK and Medlen with cash to the White Sox for Andruw Jones.
Bobby's Cox
July 30th, 2010
3:43 pm
Wren should check into getting Aflac for the Braves, because how many time have the Braves been hurt when certain players keep missing work..”He may even get cash, which is just as good as money”..Bring on tha Duck!!!
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
3:46 pm
@tristan, you joking or not?
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
3:50 pm
the Rangers aren’t messing around they are getting everybody they need.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
3:50 pm
They are joking obviously its in reference to their old garbage comment BUT I personally think Andruw is having a great year and would be a very cheap pick up who is out performing all our center fielders.
tristan
July 30th, 2010
3:51 pm
yeah joking !!
tristan
July 30th, 2010
3:52 pm
I wake up and see everyone having fun with it and thought I would try. Sorry to get hopes up.
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
3:52 pm
@BuckheadBraves, he is having a great year and it was kinda believable. Although, i don’t think they would give up Medlen for AJ. I was away from the computer and that was the first thing i saw.
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
3:54 pm
@tristan, i understand man.
tristan
July 30th, 2010
3:55 pm
912 that is why I added KK and money. It would be a plus for the Braves to get rid of him so thought we could throw Wren giving away the future but also getting rid of that bum for a bigger CF bat.
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
3:58 pm
I’ve always been a fan of Chipper but think how much better our team would be without him this season. We could have Infante playing, and we would have enough money to get the big bat we all know we need in our line up.
Bruce Mac
July 30th, 2010
4:02 pm
Danny, they keep Chipper in the line up because he is hitting .320 and has an on base percentage of over .400 the last 30 days. I would like to see him hit second and Heyward third but Heyward has not hit a homerun in a long time so I don’t know that it matter much, Jay Hey hits the ball harder than Chipper, that is for sure.
A Brave Fan
July 30th, 2010
4:04 pm
Philly is snipping at our heals as the division lead cushion continues to disolve right before our eyes. What happens when we are frustrated? We vent! With that in mind, are we not then all VENTERS? I think so!!
curley, moe & larry
July 30th, 2010
4:05 pm
Just in… Braves trade for Greg Norton
Shaunn
July 30th, 2010
4:08 pm
“curley, moe & larry
July 30th, 2010
4:05 pm
Just in… Braves trade for Greg Norton
Link Report this comment
Theyre not funny anymore….
curley, moe & larry
July 30th, 2010
4:19 pm
Boooo
tristan
July 30th, 2010
4:19 pm
Just in, The real Ernie Johnson comes back to the booth and beats the hell out of Chip Caray. It is reported that Chip Caray was screaming like a girl and never fought back.
Ghost of Nick Esasky...I'm feeling dizzy
July 30th, 2010
4:19 pm
Where is DOB? Less than Twenty-four hours from the deadline and DOB is missing in action. Hello is this mic working?
How bout V. Wells?
Shaunn
July 30th, 2010
4:23 pm
“How bout V. Wells?”
Have you seen this mans contract? hes owed 19million next year…..
UGA sucks
July 30th, 2010
4:24 pm
JUST IN- BRAVES GET FORMER UGA’S A.D. DAMON EVANS AS THE NEW CENTER FIELDER. IT HAS BEEN KNOWN THAT EVANS WILL BE WEARING HIS LUCKY RED PANTIES IN HIS FIRST BRAVES GAME…..ENJOY A REAL CLASS ACT ATLANTA.
Pete*
July 30th, 2010
4:25 pm
Ghost, DOB is on another blog, the daily one he does before a game.
david bowden
July 30th, 2010
4:35 pm
trade 1st. basemen with houston,
Dan Faber
July 30th, 2010
4:42 pm
MLB overruling the suspension reflects badly on Bob Watson, who imposed the suspension.
where is Rowland Office?
July 30th, 2010
4:46 pm
This lack of public accountability towards upmires has been one of my biggest gripes for a long time…the post who said we should fine and or suspend Angel Hernandez has it nailed…Heisenberg nailed it too…its a joke how these umpires are so quick to escalate anything, then nothing ever happens to them when its proven that they blew the call blatently- by that time the manager and player have been tossed and they have to go through all this suspension appeals game and NOTHING happens to the ump who started the confrontation in the first place…and trust me I am not one of these guys who blame the umps (or referees) on loses and such, but I do feel there is an unfavorable bias that does not hold the umps in the same public court of accountability as a player or manager…they just need to get off their high and almighty and understand we don’t pay 50 bucks to watch you umpire….
Bubba Joe
July 30th, 2010
5:01 pm
Bobby had his fingers crossed, when he said we don’t play that way.
Jeff
July 30th, 2010
5:20 pm
Venters did it on purpose but since he hit Fielder MLB should have given him player of the week honors instead of suspending him in the first place.
crymeariver
July 30th, 2010
5:20 pm
Angel Hernandez should be demoted to rookie league.
Brave in Nj
July 30th, 2010
5:22 pm
FW stop sitting on your hands. Get something done to improve the ball club.
gcs
July 30th, 2010
5:37 pm
Justice is served.
.
Mister Incredulous
July 30th, 2010
5:50 pm
You HAVE to be kidding me! They dropped Venters’ suspension all together? This must be part of the Bobby Cox, farewell, pity-party that MLB is throwing hoping Bobby can lose one more WS for the National League before he goes home to beat the wife again. If Venters is not suspended, MLB should NEVER suspend another pitcher for throwing at a batter again. What a joke. What a travesty.
DawgDad
July 30th, 2010
6:08 pm
After reviewing videotapes of the umpiring in that series it would be a major scandal if the league doesn’t suspend some or all of them. Geez, it was horrible.
So, Venters is declared innocent (snick, snick). Does the ejection then get scrubbed from Bobby’s record, too? (as if he cares).
Game Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds (Game 1) | Tomahawk Take | An Atlanta Braves Blog
July 30th, 2010
6:09 pm
[...] Notes: According to the AJC, Jonny Venters‘ suspension has been rescinded entirely and he won’t serve any time. [...]
Norm from Cheers
July 30th, 2010
6:09 pm
How can you tell when Bobby Cox is lying?…his lips are moving.
DawgDad
July 30th, 2010
6:15 pm
“Do most first place teams replace their leading RBI man in July??”
Most first place teams don’t have an RBI leader go like 0-for-July. Those that do would or should.
Glaus is so rent-free I’d opt to keep him around under any circumstances. Bring in another first baseman to take the load off his back, but if he plays less and keeps the body parts screwed in tight he might actually hit better. He’s still working counts and drawing walks, and he isn’t a complete stiff defensively, but his power melted like ice cream in the summer sun and he looks like Mr. Potato Head limping down the base line.
ACE
July 30th, 2010
6:16 pm
No comment!!!!
Get Real
July 30th, 2010
6:27 pm
Matt Diaz should be the LF everyday. Bobby Cox , the same guy that took 2 years to plug in Prado (and then only because of injury) is stubborn as a mule. If Johnson had not gotten injured prado would still only be a “bench guy”. And even then when KJ came back Bobby tried to give him 2nd base back but he continued to suck.. Bobby is 70 years old and has his mind made up about things. Think of your grandfather. Love grandad but he doesn’t embrace change very well. He decided 4 years ago that Diaz couldn’t hit righties and will not rethink it. Same for platoonong Glaus and Hinskie at first – that is the platoon you want, not left field but Grandad has made up his mind that Glaus is an everyday guy. What has Glaus done to deserve everyday status? This is the most frustrating thing about BC, his stubbornness. and inability to adapt. Some ball players are streaky – Glaus seems to be one of them. Do you just ride the cold streak forever? Or do you try something else until the hot comes again? Ok, I’m sorry – I thought this was the vent
BehindEnemyLines
July 30th, 2010
6:33 pm
I believe we just got a blown call in our favor on this one, no way I believe Venters didn’t rightfully plunk Princess.
Go Braves
July 30th, 2010
6:52 pm
Breaking News, the Braves just signed Albert Pujols!!!!!!
Go Braves
July 30th, 2010
6:52 pm
JK- that was mean…
BraveBob
July 30th, 2010
7:07 pm
I dont know about anyone else but the deal the Phillies maade for Oswalt seems kinda fishy to me.
I cant believe Houston didn’t get better offers than that. Just sayin
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 30th, 2010
7:16 pm
Angel Hernandez = Florida League Lifer.
Younger Than That Now
July 30th, 2010
7:48 pm
“Angel Hernandez, Bill Hahn, & Cowboy Joe West are the 3 worst umpires in all of baseball.”
How could you possibly make a list of the worst umpires in MLB and C.B. Bucknor’s name not be on it? He’s the biggest joke on whatever field he’s on… and we all know why he still has a job… we’re just too politically correct to say it.
Chris
July 30th, 2010
10:00 pm
What a crock………… A professional baseball pitcher can’t control two pitches in a row? It was either intentional or he isn’t quality enough to be in the big leagues – pick one. The excuses above this are enough to make any true baseball fan wretch. The bottom line is that Venters is a dirty baseball player and there is no two ways about it.
Cry all you want – the scoreboard does not lie and it doesn’t look good for Venters.
Social Justice – Venters gives up a HR and then a 2B.
lucky
July 30th, 2010
10:15 pm
Austin Kearn (sp) just traded to yankees. NYY just lost to Rays. Phillys lost, Mets down by 4 in 8th.
J Clay
July 30th, 2010
10:18 pm
Chavez coming in to tie game in 9th?????
lucky
July 30th, 2010
10:20 pm
One on one out…Braves in trouble and damn they need this game.
lucky
July 30th, 2010
10:21 pm
2 out man at 2nd…pray!
lucky
July 30th, 2010
10:23 pm
Chavez gets him out!
J Clay
July 30th, 2010
10:24 pm
Chavez completes the inning and game not over…..unbelievable…more unlikely than the catch over the wall Heisy made on Conrad
J Clay
July 30th, 2010
10:37 pm
Braves need this one badly
J Clay
July 30th, 2010
10:39 pm
If Prado goes to DL season over for the Braves
J Clay
July 30th, 2010
10:41 pm
Gotta love the effort of Prado! Love the make up of this team but still don’t understand it – should have swept Marlins, then lose 2 of 3 to Nationals, then come back and take game 1 (apparently) against the Reds….At least the Nationals remained hot tonight against Philly
boots
July 30th, 2010
11:04 pm
Nice. Good job MLB. Now, just recognize Hank Aaron as the all-time home run king and make the world a better place.
Gene
July 30th, 2010
11:11 pm
Prodo is one tough competitor.
Skeezix
July 30th, 2010
11:17 pm
Justice is done—it was all a bunch of B.S. to begin with. I never understood why Bob Watson came down with such a ruling to begin with. I am so glad that Venters did not have to sit out even one game for that cry baby Fielders.
Jborodawg
July 31st, 2010
10:31 am
Great news! Just shows the respect that MLB has for Cox and Wren; not to mention the facts of the case-the other side’s pitcher not being thrown out after plucking Glaus.
Yeah, coach joe; how does Bobby get that game back? LOL
T-Mac
August 1st, 2010
12:37 pm
Oh for crissake. Throwing the ball at the batters is part of the game. What do you think Nolan Ryan and Bob Gibson think about having a 1 1/2 hr hearing about a pitcher throwing at a batter?
Dave Bruce
August 2nd, 2010
9:40 pm
Its a shame that the MLB brass didnt have this kind of understanding and willingness to exmine and overturn the botched no hitter for Armando Galarraga back on 6/3/10, even after Jim Joyce acknowledges and admits that he DID make a bad call.