Postgame comments after Hudson’s gem vs. Giants
TIM HUDSON
On the three-run cushion:
“It’s funny. Chipper told me you’re going to have three runs to work with tonight, try to make it last. He was right on. I need to ask him if we’re going to win the World Series this year. Get a little inside info.”
On being 130-2 with a lead of three runs or more:
“For any starter, when you can get a nice lead early in the game it makes your job a lot easier. You can be aggressive in the zone. That’s pretty much what I did. I located my sinker pretty well, was able to change speeds with my cutter and some breaking balls, just tried to keep those guys off balance. It was a fun night. BMac called a great game back there. There were some really nice double plays to get me out of some jams.”
On his potential of throwing a no-hitter:
“I don’t see me ever really coming close to a no-hitter just because I try to make those guys hit it and for the most part, every now and then they’re going to find holes.”
On if he did throw a no-hitter if his stuff could have been much better:
“Probably not. Not with my sinker. I probably could have had a better change-up or split tonight but my sinker was really good and my cutter was good at times.”
On the 11-pitch strikeout of Andres Torres to open the game:
“It would have been heartbreaking if I’d walked him to start the game off after making some good pitches and him fouling off some good ones. I was just trying to mix up four-seamer and two-seamers, change eye levels as much as I can. Just try to stay down in the zone, other than that.”
On Troy Glaus’ hit:
“It was a nice at-bat, didn’t do too much with it, just drove it up the middle. We get him going again man, we’re going to be on the right track. He carried us a long time earlier in the year. We’ve had some guys step up around him but hopefully this can be a confidence-builder for him and get things going again.”
BILLY WAGNER
On Hudson’s outing:
“To lose like we did last night, then you put your ace up on the hill. And he’s stepped up for us all year long. If he’s not getting some type of Cy Young, MVP-type consideration, I don’t know what they’re looking at. Without Tim Hudson on this team, we’d be in trouble. He’s come out and pitched as consistent as anybody. He may not have 16, 17 wins and most of that was because of me and somebody else blowing some games for him. But he’s totally up there with the top echelon with those guys. He’s just phenomenal.”
On Phillies’ closing in:
“We knew we’d go through a bad spell, we knew they’d go through a good spell. We played consistent; we just haven’t got the big hits. And that goes in spurts. We’ve still got two games (on them). We’ve got to continue to play the same way, consistent, and not worry about Philadelphia because (it’s going down to) the end of the season. Those last three games (Oct. 1-3 in Atlanta), it’s going to be what it’s all about. It’s going to be nip and tuck.”
CHIPPER JONES
On Hudson’s outing:
“He was in complete control, command, all night. From the getgo, he was getting ahead and guys played some great D behind him. Gonzo had a couple good turns of double plays after the first couple hits. He didn’t go over the minimum until the seventh inning. Picked a good time to have a dominant outing.”
On Glaus’ bases-loaded hit:
“The hit by Troy was huge. That was the whole game right there. We might still be playing if he doesn’t get that hit. He had a good approach. It’s really the first time in a couple weeks you see him go up the middle or the other way with some authority. Timing was great, they were giving him up the middle because he’s been rolling over a lot. And he got extended on a fastball middle away and drove it up the middle and won us the game.”
On going 3-for-7 with RISP (Just for fun, so you guys can hear him giving us a hard time):
“We got three knocks with guys in scoring position. How about that? I’m sitting there thinking how I’m going to MF you guys after the game.”
Still trying to come up with something, I ask?
“Yeah, I can’t G-rate it on that short a notice.”
BOBBY COX
On Hudson’s outing:
“That is as good as you’re going to see a pitcher pitch a ballgame. Just a lot of strikes, a lot of movement, a lot of groundballs. I guess (Pat) Burrell’s ball was hit pretty good but he was in control the entire night. We grow to expect that from him every outing.”
On Glaus’ hit:
“We had some big clutch hitting night. Glaus with a bullet up the middle and Rick Ankiel and Billy Wagner was lights out tonight. He was lights out last night really, gave up some groundballs….Big one for Troy, he hit the ball hard. It was a big lift. We need his bat.”
On Gonzalez’s double play:
“Gonzalez, I just love to watch him play short. He is a sensational shortstop. I don’t know who does that, what he’s doing.”
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gadawgs
August 7th, 2010
11:50 pm
Great game!! Need to close them out tomorrow. Back to two up!
mary
August 8th, 2010
12:14 am
Ha Ha I love chipper , I think I enjoy his quotes the most lol, Huddy is amazing , we couldnt ask for any better. and Wagner I’m glad he had an exceptionally good outing tonight, Lights out.
Alex Tetzner
August 8th, 2010
12:14 am
Nro Uno!
Alex Gonzalez
August 8th, 2010
12:15 am
I did my best Yunel impersonation.
deezcoons
August 8th, 2010
12:16 am
nice to see troy finally get a hit but two more double plays show that he hurts the braves lineup as much as he helps it. got to get him out of the middle of the order.
Brandon
August 8th, 2010
12:17 am
ok this is crazy as I’m playing MLB The Show on PS3 Medlen hurts his arm in the 3rd and has to be replaced. Weird!
In other news great job by huddy tonight should be going for the sweep tomorrow but I’ll take it.
crymeariver
August 8th, 2010
12:28 am
I think Glaus was batting 7th tonight.
crymeariver
August 8th, 2010
12:31 am
Alex wasn’t impersonating Excobar when he hit those HRs since he’s been with the Braves.
Speaking of Yunel, how has he been doing lately, at the plate?
Brian O'Blivion
August 8th, 2010
12:44 am
I think Yunel’s cooled off somewhat after getting hit by a pitch on the hand.
Bravesfan79
August 8th, 2010
1:01 am
Im not giving up on Glaus or the Braves!
savannahdawg
August 8th, 2010
1:06 am
Back to Lowe tomorrow. Get ready for 2 to 5 runs by the 3rd inning. I hope the bats are working tomorrow!
Free Freddie
August 8th, 2010
1:15 am
4 for 5 tonigh in Gwinnettt. Bring on Mr. Freddie Freeman. A true clutch hitter. Almost 21.
He could make the difference. He did not hit into any DP’s either!
sid's bream
August 8th, 2010
1:26 am
The two double plays were what we expect lately, but you have to hope that maybe some rest from not getting used as much and maybe a little confidence from having the winning RBIs will help Glaus get back on track.
We are only in first place because of the tear he went on at the plate (not counting all the things that have been consistent all year like a really great pitching staff) and if he can get hot again with Ankiel’s added pop, they might make it interesting down the stretch. We haven’t been blown out in games during this second half slump as the pitching has remained as good or better than the first half, we just haven’t had the clutch hits.
Just going off my gut, but I don’t see the braves building a big lead again. If they do somehow hold on with this offense because of their pitching, it should be pretty close down to the end. Should make for an exciting and dramatic finish to the year.
Strangely, I think we have a better chance of going deep in the playoffs if we get there than I do of us getting there. I would put our best 3 starters against any other best 3 out there (yes even the Phillies).
I’d be interested if any one were to look this up, but I’m pretty sure we have a winning record against every playoff contender (those in first or close behind) so far.
Joe in Dalton
August 8th, 2010
1:33 am
Great game! Let’s win the series on Sunday. GO BRAVES!
Dan-82ndAirborne
August 8th, 2010
1:54 am
Yunel is hitting .091 (2-22) in his last 7 games with 1HR, 1RBI and no walks.
hootdaddy
August 8th, 2010
2:18 am
All I am saying is, We aint losing this series BOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
JMAYNE
August 8th, 2010
2:59 am
Say you wouldnt take Huddy and JJ over most every other two man rotation in the NL.
FresnoCaBravesFan
August 8th, 2010
3:19 am
Glaus was batting 7th. At last check, the 7th spot wasn’t in the middle of the order
FresnoCaBravesFan
August 8th, 2010
3:35 am
Oh and Brandon MLB 10 The Show is eerily accurate at times. For example, I picked up the game on the day it came out and started a season. In the season opener against the Cubs, I homered with Jason Heyward in his first at-bat and also homered with Brian McCann, with Marlon Byrd homering for the Cubbies. Now fast forward to the real opening day on April 5th. J-Hey homered in his first at-bat, McCann homered and for the Cubs Marlon Byrd homered. I was pretty freaked out, in all honesty.
Turlock Brave
August 8th, 2010
3:37 am
I’d like to thank the Braves tonight for the win. I had some Giants fans over tonight to watch the game, and I don’t think I would have heard the end of it if Giants would have beat Hudson.
Anon21
August 8th, 2010
3:39 am
JMAYNE: Given the choice, I’d take Hudson and Hanson. But yeah, this rotation is really something, huh? I’m just hoping Minor gets into the swing of things quickly, cause we really need four out of five guys being lights out with the way we’ve going on offense lately…
As for Freeman, I don’t think he’s ready. All the scouting reports say his plate discipline is still lacking. So he could come up and ambush the league and start very hot like Francoeur did (although that could well wreck his development down the road–worth considering), or he might come up and strike out 3 times a night. I know it seems like we can’t get any worse than Troy right now, but Troy at least has the major league track record to make you somewhat more confident he will shake this slump off, as he shook off the ice-cold start to the season. Freeman doesn’t have the track record, and he has a big problem with his approach which we don’t have the luxury of working through at the major-league level. So long as Troy stays healthy, I think Freeman should stay in Gwinnnett.
Reid Adair
August 8th, 2010
4:43 am
Thank goodness Billy Wagner didn’t blow a stellar starting performance for Tim Hudson like he did the night before for Tommy Hanson.
Jesse Stone
August 8th, 2010
6:45 am
Reid- Wagner didn’t blow it. His defense did. After he plunked Huff, he got what should have been 5 outs in a row. How can you say Wagner blew it? A lot of clowns on here were calling for Wags to lose his closer job, thinking he just doesn’t have “it” anymore. He struck out th side on 10 pitches. Where are his critics?
ATLfan15
August 8th, 2010
7:02 am
@Jesse Stone: Agree 100%! Wags had it working last night, didn’t he? i loved it!
This season reminds me of why i love baseball so much….tight pennant races, GREAT pitching, exciting games, etc. Hope we can hold on for the postseason….GO BRAVES!!!
Jesse Stone
August 8th, 2010
7:09 am
robdog08, Will, Mitchell, the truth, etc. are some of the CLOWNS I’m speaking of. Kneejerk reactions, but if you read posts from these guys, you come to expect it.
Preston Hannatized
August 8th, 2010
7:13 am
Why no comments from Glaus? Is he not talking to the AJC? He had the big hit of the game, after two months of squat, he must feel good. Instead, we gave the same tired old yammering from Chipper after every game. Bad job by the AJC.
Hooter Girl
August 8th, 2010
7:14 am
Where are all the haters that were clamoring for the Braves to keep Vasquez and dump Hudson last year, and if you recall I told them to check up later in the season and
that Lowe’s statistics would be equal to or greater than JV’s. However, some clutch hitting is vastly needed.
Preston Hannatized
August 8th, 2010
7:34 am
DOB — show this to Bobby Cox.
From Bill Madden in the NYDN: Thursday night in Miami, the Florida Marlins had a walk-off victory over the Phillies taken away from them when third-base umpire Bob Davidson egregiously blew the call on Gaby Sanchez’s would-be tie-breaking base hit down the third-base line. Davidson called the ball foul despite all the replays showing it in fair territory before and after going over the bag. Despite that, Davidson, characteristically, refused to ask for help. But then, what else to expect from the worst umpire in baseball, an umpire who historically has been involved in terrible calls – and subsequent ugly confrontations with players and managers alike. This was an umpire who was fired by then-NL president Leonard Coleman years ago for general incompetence yet somehow allowed back into the fold by the MLB poobahs. It wasn’t like he got any better in exile either. Last month, Bud Selig got rid of Jimmie Lee Solomon, the VP of administration in charge of the umpires, and replaced him with Frank Robinson. Selig did so because he is tired of being embarrassed by all the bad umpiring. To this, however, he needs to be asked two questions: How much more embarrassing do you need, and why is Bob Davidson still working in the majors?
bravesgrl4lifeeeee ♥ Heap Prado JHey Venters Wagner Huddy Hanson ♥
August 8th, 2010
7:55 am
Preston, it ain’t just Davidson, is it? Angel Hernandez, CB Bucknor, Joe West. They all have made some really, really bad calls this year, both on the strike zone and in the field. Just awful. Friday night, Bucknor’s strike zone? I’m not sure he had one. I think he was just calling them as he wanted to. It was just ugly.
Glad the Braves came back last night and said screw that! I sure hope D-Lowe can keep de game in hand today and shut out the Giants. Make ‘em waste what they had to pay to the ump crew to win Friday night’s game.
aw
August 8th, 2010
8:11 am
bring up some kids, they cannot do much worse than claus. We need to find a way, when Prado comes back, to keep both of the hitters in the game. Can Prado play first?
Jesse Stone
August 8th, 2010
8:44 am
I think Bucknor and Angel Hernandez are the worst. Umpires should be demoted to the minors, just as players are. some certainly have an air of invincibility about them, as if they are above recourse.
Jesse Stone
August 8th, 2010
8:52 am
Braves on TBS today, so those of us outside the state can watch on a TV, not mlb.tv. Anybody know who’s calling it?
Chip Caray's Mama
August 8th, 2010
9:03 am
I wish my boy was calling the game. But he decided that he didn’t want to work for TBS anymore.
crymeariver
August 8th, 2010
9:14 am
There are more than 4 bad umpires, that should be subject to performance review, and probably be dismissed from MLB service. Hernandez, West, and Davidson are the most recognizable ones of the bunch. Those three would be very good candidates to start the process with.
crymeariver
August 8th, 2010
9:16 am
@7:55am……..The Giants did not have to pay anyone for that win Friday night.
It was a gift.
The Braves flat out, gave that game to the Giants.
Yunel Asscobar
August 8th, 2010
9:39 am
While we’re talking poor umpires, don’t forget Bill Hohn!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226872-whats-up-with-bill-hohn-and-the-atlanta-braves
Sam
August 8th, 2010
10:05 am
Glaus makes MY knees hurt when he runs to first base. Can’t they give him a full week off?? Maybe that is all he needs.
erm016
August 8th, 2010
11:02 am
Who called Freddie Freeman a “true clutch hitter”?
I mean, he has potential, but he hasn’t proven himself at the major league level yet. Can’t call him a true clutch hitter.
bucky oneil
August 8th, 2010
11:07 am
Wagner was awesome. You could tell he was pitching with some fire in his belly, I mean he was extra gritty!
Glaus needs to try chiropractic treatment. I used to have bad knee and joint pain. I’ve been seeing a chiroprator for about 2 1/2 years, getting adjustments about once a week. I turned 50 a year ago and feel better overall than I did in my 30’s.
DoninToccoa
August 8th, 2010
11:16 am
Sure was fun watching that game last night. A Glaus hit when it really counted and Hudson pitching great ball and then desert….Wagner absolutely beautiful….right down the pike! Let’s close it out tonight and hope for another Phillie loss.
Brock
August 8th, 2010
11:22 am
What in the hell is Bobby thinking with this lineup? no mac, jones, heyward? Are we trying not to win on Sundays anymore?
Braves lineup: 1. Infante 2B, 2.Cabrera RF, 3. Gonzalez SS, 4. Diaz LF, 5. Glaus 1B, 6. Conrad 3B, 7. Ankiel CF, 8. Ross C, 9. Lowe P
rabiddawg
August 8th, 2010
11:24 am
Must be Sunday, as I see that BC has penciled the concede lineup in. Conrad, Ross, Diaz in the cleanup spot… Hope they prove me wrong as this could be big if the Phils lose…
cattle dawg
August 8th, 2010
11:42 am
Is this our b team line up? Good to see Wags shut em down last night. Maybe he is back on track.
rabiddawg
August 8th, 2010
11:42 am
oh and Lowe pitching… perfect recipe for a loss…
cattle dawg
August 8th, 2010
11:43 am
How much longer is Prado out?
Need Prado back
August 8th, 2010
11:44 am
I really like the idea of leaving Infante at 2nd when Prado comes back and sticking Prado over at first. I think they should try this out for a few weeks. It’ll allow Prado to rest his hand as he won’t have to throw as much, it’ll allow Glaus to rest his knees and it’ll keep Omar’s hot bat in the lineup. Realize I’m not saying this should be the lineup for the rest of the year but why not for a few weeks? Glaus obviously needs some rest and I think it not throwing really could help Prado’s hand and the Braves defense. Also I think that the lineup should look like this during this span:
1. Infante
2. Prado
3. Chipper
4. BMac
5. Heyward
6. Hinske/Diaz
7. A Gonz
8. Ankiel
I really think this could be a good lineup.
Brock
August 8th, 2010
11:54 am
obviously a lefty today for the giants. Not one lefthand hitter in the lineup today unless I’m mistaken about Ankiel being a lefty and not a switch hitter.
All switchers will bat right. This will be interesting. Not sure I have ever seen this.
Ron Roberts
August 8th, 2010
11:57 am
The only “easy” out in the lineup is Glaus, and even he proved to he’s good for a hit once every 10 ABs or so….so he’ll likely go 0-for-today.
Infante’s good for a hit and/or walk, the key, for me is Melky. Melky’s done well since a slow start, so it’s a “capable” lineup, with their collective potential. I just know with Lowe starting we have to score runs to have a chance.
Bravesfaninwis
August 8th, 2010
12:00 pm
No Heyward, Chipper, or Mac in today’s lineup? Cox does realize that we are trying to hold off the Phillies right?
The Phillies are doing what they are doing without Howard, imagine what that team will do once Howard is back? So right now the Braves have to try and take advantage of the Phillies weakness and by not playing 3 of your best players in the same game doesn’t exactly make much sense does it? I understand giving guys a day off, but the game today will be the difference between winning the series 3-1 over a very good Giants team, or splitting the series. With how the Phillies have gained ground in the division, the Braves need all of their best hitters in the lineup today.
TOMY FOURNIER
August 8th, 2010
12:00 pm
GLAUS HAVE TO GO…PERIOD!!!!
Norm from Cheers
August 8th, 2010
12:01 pm
I hope we are getting a break from Chip and Joe “Homer” Simpson today on TBS. The two slobber all over the Braves and each other trying to get as many compliments and positive stats in during the course of a nine inning game. Like most fans, I’d like to hear a real and honest analysis instead of all the rah-rah stuff.
Glaus is an Albatross
August 8th, 2010
12:09 pm
That ground ball last was not hit that hard….today he goes 0fer
Glaus is an Albatross
August 8th, 2010
12:09 pm
Last night…
Dawgdad (The Original)
August 8th, 2010
12:10 pm
Omar needs to stay in the lineup for sure, but we need some pop at first base. Platoon Glaus and Hinske, put Omar in Center against lefties, and move him between short and left against lefties. Gonzo needs some time off as well.
CB Bucknor without a doubt is the worst umpire in Baseball, with Angel Hernandez following close. Hohn, West, and Davidson need to go but they are far behind Bucknor and Hernandez, both of whom shouldn’t be allowed to call a Little League game.
Dawgdad (The Original)
August 8th, 2010
12:11 pm
Make that Short and Left against Righties.
bvillebaron
August 8th, 2010
12:33 pm
bravesfaninwisc:
You understand about giving guys a day off, huh? Well, when exactly do you think that would be a good time to do it? There are 52 games to play man. The rest of this season is going to be a roller coaster with ups and downs and talk about how we NEED to take the series from the Giants NOW is panic city stuff.
Chip
August 8th, 2010
1:14 pm
To tell KK he would be an disgrace to his country was very unethical and the Brave official who did that should be fired.
Jesse Stone
August 8th, 2010
1:36 pm
Albatross- That ball WAS hit hard off TG’s bat last night. I’m as down on Troy as anyone, but have to give him credit for smoking that ball.
Jesse Stone
August 8th, 2010
1:39 pm
Anyone notice that the Negative Nancies are in hiding after last night’s game. I don’t have to mention names. You know who they are
Largo
August 8th, 2010
2:20 pm
Another one of Cox’s “great” decisions. Remove our 2nd third and fourth place hitters with Lowe on the mound. Is he demented? He must be the Phillies’ biggest fan.