(Carroll Rogers is filling in for David O’Brien today.)
UPDATES FROM TURNER FIELD:
The trade is official. The Braves sent three minor-leaguers to the Cubs for Derrick Lee. The Braves traded right-handed pitchers Tyrelle Harris and Robinson Lopez and left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Lorick.
“Word now, though unofficial, is Derrek Lee will hold a press conference after the Cubs game.” — Carroll Rogers, AJC
We just got word from the AJC’s Carroll Rogers that there’s definitive talk about Derrek Lee going down. Here’s what Carroll just sent us via email after talking with Braves manager Bobby Cox about any word of a deal:
“I asked if they had a trade yet. ‘Not yet,’ Cox said. ‘They’re talking, I know that.’”
We’ll keep you updated when Carroll reports back in, folks. All this and a game tonight, too. Stay tuned! - AJC Sports
Just another dull day on the “backup” Braves beat today….While we await word on whether the Braves have finalized the deal to bring Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee to Atlanta for some lower-tier minor league prospects, I thought I’d throw up a few thoughts for discussion.
It seems from what I’ve caught on twitter so far is a lot of positive feedback among the Braves faithful for this move. Then there are some who see Lee’s .251 batting average this year and hear about the sore back and wonder if this is enough of a move.
Here are some positive things about Lee, you might not have thought about:
1) Lee is right-handed.
I think I’ve seen David Ross take more pinch-hit at-bats in the last week than I saw backup catcher Eddie Perez take in his career. (OK maybe I exaggerate a little, but you get the idea). The Braves are short on the bench in right-handers with Omar Infante playing every day at second base, and this way they could have Troy Glaus’ right-handed bat, with power potential, and rest for his knees, coming off the bench.
I’d imagine the Braves will probably DL him with the sore knees now, so they can keep Diory Hernandez as a backup infielder, then activate Glaus in September.
2) He’s a good clubhouse fit.
I don’t know Lee personally but from what you hear he’s a great clubhouse guy. Greg Maddux always spoke really highly of Lee from his years with the Cubs and pulled for him to do well long after they were teammates. David O’Brien knows Lee from years of covering him with the Marlins and says he’s as classy as you get.
So when you take clubhouse chemistry into account, and the Braves do, then he works. For a team that has prided itself this season on having a great clubhouse and for saying that chemistry translates onto the field, it’s important.
3) He’s a really good defensive first baseman.
Lee is a three-time Gold Glove first baseman, who as we’ve seen over the years, can really pick it over there. He won Gold Gloves in 2003, 2005 and 2007. He’s 6-foot-5, but graceful and quiet over there.
Glaus hasn’t been a glaring weakness over there (remember Ken Caminiti?) but between his relative inexperience after making the transition from third base and his achy knees, Lee would provide a clear improvement there, even on something like pickoff throws.
4) He’s playing better.
Since the All-Star break, Lee has .313 (30-for-96) with eight doubles, six home runs and 20 RBIs in 24 games. Before the All-Star break, he hit .233 in 85 games, with 13 doubles, 10 homers and 36 RBIs. Since the All-Star break, his on-base percentage is .356 and his slugging percentage is .583.
5) He has playoff experience.
Lee played on the Marlins World Series championship team in 2003 and made the playoffs with the Cubs in both 2007 and 2008.
A move like this also confirms what we reported a couple of days ago about how the Braves wanted another veteran in the middle of the lineup, rather than another 20-something year old. Prospect Freddie Freeman should still get a September call-up to get his feet wet, but there won’t be as much pressure on the young kid to go out there and perform in a key role.
6) As a free agent at the end of the season, the Braves don’t have to worry about getting bogged down financially at a position where they have Freeman poised to take over next year.
A couple of other things to note: Lee turns 35 on Sept. 6. Also, I’m sure this is not a deciding factor in a move like this, but this move could save the Braves up to $750,000 in bonus money if Glaus doesn’t reach 500 plate appearances. He’s at 466 plate appearances entering tonight’s game. (Glaus is owed $350,000 when he gets there and another $400,000 when he reaches 550.)
Tonight
We’ve got Tim Hudson on the mound tonight against the Nationals, and that’s almost always a good thing. (And did we mention, he’s also got a pretty good winning streak going at 5-0 with a 0.49 ERA in his past five starts?) He’s 10-1 with a 1.49 ERA in 16 career starts against the Nationals. The Braves showed signs last night of doing to the last-place Nats what you would expect more often – pitch well against them, beat them, and in some cases, go on and demoralize them with an offensive outpouring.
Kris Medlen was to have his Tommy John surgery today. I’m sure it went fine, but I’ll get an update on that today at the ballpark. More as we go, folks.
2,546 comments Add your comment
Dick Doss
August 18th, 2010
1:59 pm
welcome to the braves Lee!!
Dirty Bird Zone
August 18th, 2010
2:02 pm
Sharing time at 1B with Glaus and DH in the World Series. Good move to upgrade the middle of a solid batting order. Get Lee!
flange1
August 18th, 2010
2:02 pm
Hi Carroll,
Thanks for the new blog!
SoWeGa Fanatic
August 18th, 2010
2:10 pm
Then, kuddos to RHR. First time I saw it, I fell out of chair laughing. Fits RS so well. Still funny when you look at him.
Yep
August 18th, 2010
2:11 pm
I’m all for it
Mike
August 18th, 2010
2:12 pm
I’m OK with getting Lee, but I’m more concerned with the OF. Ankiel hitting .147 is going to kill us. How long can we stand to see him strike out. Gotta get some help in CF for any post season hopes.
just SHOOT me
August 18th, 2010
2:13 pm
Well I guess Prado could possibly move over to third and place Glaus on the bench. That may work. I guess it would be ok. I’m sure Bobby can figure it out.
bruce
August 18th, 2010
2:13 pm
Carroll seems like some big news is always looming when you are at the helm this summer… pretty cool.
Brian from SC
August 18th, 2010
2:13 pm
Mike, if Ankiel continues to hit .147, you can just use Cabrera in CF. He’s been hot.
Dominic
August 18th, 2010
2:14 pm
It’s all well and good if we don’t have to give up anybody significant. What prospects’ names are being bandied about? Remember he’s just a 2 and a half month rental.
Mike
August 18th, 2010
2:14 pm
who are the braves giving up for lee?
Brian from SC
August 18th, 2010
2:14 pm
On paper, tonight’s game is the easiest of the three. Knowing this team, they’ll make it interesting.
SoWeGa Fanatic
August 18th, 2010
2:15 pm
Joe Nobody.
Willie Coyote
August 18th, 2010
2:15 pm
Giving up someone we aren’t really counting on in next few years for this guy? That sounds like a no brainer to me especially with the strength & depth of our farm system.
JeanE
August 18th, 2010
2:15 pm
Ahh, Glaussy I’ll miss seeing you at 1st base, constantly pulling on your shirt (he has a weird shirt pulling obsession!)…rest those man-tree legs & knees and come back from the DL refreshed and ready to contribute to this team! D-Ro always spoke highly of D-Lee, too from his time with the Cubbies.
RC
August 18th, 2010
2:15 pm
Mike,
I agree that CF is still the biggest hole in this team. Ideal situation would be either McLouth suddenly “finding it” again, or Ankiel playing out of his mind for the next couple of months. Since neither of those is likely, and I doubt that the Braves will make another move to acqure any CF help, the best play is probably a platoon where Melky plays every day in either LF or CF, and Diaz/Ankiel play depending on the handedness of the starting pitcher.
Nick Esasky
August 18th, 2010
2:16 pm
All this trade talk is making me dizzy!
Smoothie
August 18th, 2010
2:17 pm
Carroll – can you fill in for Vivlamore this season at Thrashers training camp? We could use more “big” news going into the preseason!
mark bradley's 70's fro and mustache
August 18th, 2010
2:17 pm
Once again your awesome field reporting DOB has come through! Insightful and informative. The braves should get Dlee! Great fit! Good offense and defense. GO BRAVES!!!
Brad
August 18th, 2010
2:19 pm
Two great outcomes of this trade: Omar and Prado BOTH starting AND Glaus gets some rest on the bench. Pull it off Frank Wren!
Dale Murphy for Governor...
August 18th, 2010
2:19 pm
Ankiel keeps this up, now way in hell he is on the playoff roster. Braves have one more move up their sleeves…you watch and see as acquiring LEE just takes us one step closer to the promised land. Next move will be for an OF…who really can hit. Not sure who that maybe…but it will happen as long as Ankiel keeps getting all those K’s and providing no production.
BELIEVE…(one more move to follow before 9/1 call-ups…FREEMAN included….)
Mitchie-san
August 18th, 2010
2:19 pm
Dang DOB, You are fast. Excellent work.
Mitchie-san
August 18th, 2010
2:20 pm
Oops, Carroll. Excellent work.
Chip Caray's Eyebrows
August 18th, 2010
2:20 pm
I think Carroll downplayed Glaus’ liabiltiy defensively at first base. Dude can’t reach for anything anymore. That has not been the complete problem with the poor defense of late, but adding a veteran gold glove like Lee would certainly help the team defense, which is critical to a pitching based team like the Braves.
MattyRoss
August 18th, 2010
2:20 pm
Crazy amount of roster turnover so far. I’d be worried about the clubhouse vibe (not that Lee’s a bad guy, just another new guy to meet) if people didn’t seem to fit in so quickly. AGon already using phrases like “this team” and “we” was pretty comforting. Not sure how Ankiel’s been going, but part of me wants to say you need to get over the Mendoza line before worrying about your social life.
Just hope this is all being presented to Glaussy in a positive way. As old Lou Brown said to the Wild Thing…”You’re one of the guys that got us here.”
BC
August 18th, 2010
2:20 pm
I don’t think the Braves made this move so he could share time with Glaus. He is taking over first base from Glaus, period. If Lee is healthy, Glaus will not see regular playing time for the rest of the season.
Dalton Person
August 18th, 2010
2:21 pm
Carroll, for a “back-up” I say you do a pretty good job as the Braves beat. Keep us up to date on Lee.
74 Dawg
August 18th, 2010
2:21 pm
They are basically platooning Diaz and Ankiel now, with Cabrera moving between left and center and playing most of the time. Plus Hinske.
IHEARTCARROLL
August 18th, 2010
2:24 pm
Assuming that Prado and Infante continue their success, will Infante become our regular left fielder if Chipper returns in good form next spring?
We’re poised to make a good run this post season, but we could be good for the next few years. Improvements in one or two spots and we could be real good.
Danlee
August 18th, 2010
2:24 pm
I was a bit upset when I first heard that a .250 guy with a sore back was our plan to replace Troy, but the more I hear about Lee the more I like him. I’m an especially big fan of the gold glove, we NEED solid defense down the stretch
John Downing
August 18th, 2010
2:24 pm
Lee not in Cubs line-up today. Good sign for the trade.
Thanks Bobby & Frank...for saving me for September / October...
August 18th, 2010
2:24 pm
My knees are killing me…DL me now and bring me back for the series against the Marlin (9/3…)
I will carry my end of the bargain and provide more production with RISP, etc.
I PROMISE,
Troy
BELIEVE…
Shaun
August 18th, 2010
2:24 pm
Lee is not in the lineup against San Diego today, if that’s worth anything.
IHEARTCARROLL
August 18th, 2010
2:25 pm
Carroll, I thought DOB was your back-up.
Mitchie-san
August 18th, 2010
2:25 pm
Man, the lineup looks completly different than last year. Who are the only everyday starters left? Prado and McCann? And Prado wasnt even a starter at the begining of the year. Amazing they are in first place. Kudos to Mr. Wren.
GTSteve
August 18th, 2010
2:26 pm
I agree Matty Ross, except, we agreed to call it the McDoza line in honor of Nate
Mr. Melancholy
August 18th, 2010
2:26 pm
It’s all about the health. He may be a great guy and teammate, playing well lately, but if he’s in the process of falling apart, he’s no better than Glaus.
kneecap
August 18th, 2010
2:27 pm
boring….
taxman kenneth
August 18th, 2010
2:27 pm
Lee at best will be a 6 week rental. I hope the braves are not stupid enough to give away the farm for him. I say that because they were in the Wainwright disaster and the Tex disaster. Make out for the next 2 weeks and bring Freeman up. Probably will be a lopsided trade favoring the Cubs.
SoWeGa Fanatic
August 18th, 2010
2:28 pm
Lee’s not in the lineup due to an epidural in his back, not the potential trade.
BFC
August 18th, 2010
2:28 pm
Please DL Troy even if we are not able to get D Lee.This guy is got to be hurt the way he hobbles around and you know it bothers him not to be able to perform and help this team.
submariner
August 18th, 2010
2:28 pm
Nate McClouth is in this deal.
TennesseePaul
August 18th, 2010
2:28 pm
Thanks Carroll.
this move could save the Braves up to $750,000 in bonus money if Glaus doesn’t reach 500 plate appearances
I don’t know how spending $3.4M can be considered saving $750K. But whatever it takes to get a solid first baseman…
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
2:28 pm
Lee is not in the lineup against San Diego today, if that’s worth anything.
Lee had a shot and is unavailable.
Brian from SC
August 18th, 2010
2:28 pm
To the people worrying about what we’ll be trading to the Cubs…it’s just a salary dump for Chicago. You probably have never even heard of whoever it is the Braves will be trading away.
dickfer
August 18th, 2010
2:29 pm
taxman
both those trades were completely different
the braves arent going to give away crap to get lee for 40 games.
dickfer
August 18th, 2010
2:30 pm
hell, it might even be a ptbnl for lee
flange1
August 18th, 2010
2:31 pm
D Lee has just received a shot is his back for bulging disks. He will not play anywhere until Thursday.
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
2:32 pm
I don’t get the player to be named later thing. What’s keeping the Braves from ever getting around to name that player? And what’s keeping the Braves from signing some chimney sweep to a lower-minor league contract and sending him for Lee?
TennesseePaul
August 18th, 2010
2:32 pm
hell, it might even be a ptbnl for lee
I don’t think so. The Braves already traded JoJo to the Blue Jays.
Duder
August 18th, 2010
2:32 pm
Lee had a shot and is unavailable.
——
Oh great, so now we find out he is an alcoholic.
ALL IS LOST
August 18th, 2010
2:32 pm
Troy has played hard and been a big part of this team. I’m sorry his knees have him playing below his expectation.
Brian from SC
August 18th, 2010
2:33 pm
jeffrey d, I assume there’s usually a list of names that the teams will choose from. They just don’t want to do it right away. It wouldn’t be just any old player the Braves sign.
TennesseePaul
August 18th, 2010
2:33 pm
I don’t get the player to be named later thing
My understanding is the acquiring team names the player, not the Braves. But the Braves restrict the list of players available to the acquiring team in a ptbnl deal.
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
2:33 pm
Does one shot make you an alcoholic?
brian
August 18th, 2010
2:34 pm
Carroll – you don’t have many dull days when filling in do you?
dickfer
August 18th, 2010
2:34 pm
tennpaul
hahahahaha
well played mauer, well played
bgvt
August 18th, 2010
2:34 pm
I doubt that the Cubs will get a great prospect in this deal. They will avoid paying $3 m. in salary. Neither team would want to offer D Lee arbitration since he would make at least $10 m. for next year. What other contending team is looking for help at 1B or on the bench (and would be willing to fork over $3 million for a bench bat)? Plus, Lee can reject trades — and might prefer the NL. Of the NL contenders: St. Louis (Pujols), Cincinnati (Votto), Phillies (Howard), SD (A Gon), SF (Huff?), I don’t think Lee is an upgrade for any of them. So the Cubs don’t have a lot of choice. They can pay the $3 million or dump the salary on the Braves (plus get a mid-level prospect).
Tater the Bobby Hater
August 18th, 2010
2:34 pm
They Braves will probably be dumb enough to give away some good prospects for this old-timer with the sore back and slowing back. Typical Braves.
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
2:35 pm
Thanks Brian and Tennessee Paul. That makes sense.
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
2:35 pm
Lee had a shot and is unavailable.
——
Oh great, so now we find out he is an alcoholic.
One shot does not an alcoholic make, likely just a sociable fellow.
TennesseePaul
August 18th, 2010
2:36 pm
player-to-be-named-later deals are like Walmart’s $5 DVD bin. You give Walmart five bucks and they tell you to pick the DVD you want from that bin.
bgvt
August 18th, 2010
2:37 pm
jeffrey d –
Some times a ptbnl is on the DL since players can’t be traded while on the DL. The earlier answers are correct that the trade sets the parameters for who the player will be. It isn’t just at the seller’s discretion who goes and when the deal is completed.
GTI in Chicago
August 18th, 2010
2:38 pm
Living where I do, allow me to pretend to be an authority about this:
Lee can ONLY help the Bravos. SMART player, great with the glove, and classy, classy, Classy. Love that he’s left handed. Love that it would give the Braves a chance to DL Glaus and let him get healthy. (Anybody else notice him wobble into 3rd base in the 6th last night and then have a hard trouble not falling over the bag. Those knees are really limiting him. I think his knees get healthy and the bat comes back.) And love what Lee could mean as a part of the mix in any potential playoff series.
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
2:38 pm
Carroll – you don’t have many dull days when filling in do you?
All the big stuff does seem to happen when she’s filling in, doesn’t it? Heaven forbid DOB ever has to take a week off during the season. He’d come back and we’d be named the Atlanta Biebers and we’d have siamese twins playing shortstop.
RC
August 18th, 2010
2:38 pm
Lee had a shot and is unavailable.
——
Oh great, so now we find out he is an alcoholic.
One shot does not an alcoholic make, likely just a sociable fellow.
Actually, being unavailable after just one shot would make him somewhat of a lightweight.
GTSteve
August 18th, 2010
2:39 pm
@TNPaul…excellent
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
2:39 pm
player-to-be-named-later deals are like Walmart’s $5 DVD bin. You give Walmart five bucks and they tell you to pick the DVD you want from that bin.
Sorry Cubs, looks like you’re getting “Weekend at Bernie’s 2″
SUCKERS!!!
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
2:39 pm
PTBNL can be useful if the receiving team would like to do more scouting, for exmaple. It could be a list of 5 names, for example, that the receiving team could choose from. Or it could be a list of 10 names, for example, that the team cannot choose from.
PTBNL could also be based on how much production the Braves get from Lee in order to reduce any health risk that might be in an issue. One list of decent prospects might be agreed if Lee players x number of games or more and another list of lesser prospects could be chosen from if did not play in x number of games.
Things like that.
David O'Brien
August 18th, 2010
2:40 pm
jeffrey d., that 2:38 comment made me laugh. well done.
JBoog1285
August 18th, 2010
2:40 pm
Guys and Gals, the PTBNL is most likely going to depend on how Lee performs for us. If he sucks, they get a crappy prospect. If he does well, they get a better prospect. That’s why you name him later.
Tami
August 18th, 2010
2:41 pm
Carroll, here’s what MLB.com/chicagocubs has to say:
The Braves wouldn’t have to part ways with Julio Teheran, Mike Minor or any of the other young pitchers that they have thrown into their “elite prospect” category. But the source indicated that the Cubs are seeking to land at least two above-average prospects.
While there are some health concerns surrounding Lee, the Braves are hoping he could prove to be more dependable than Glaus, who appeared to further aggravate his troublesome knees during Tuesday night’s 10-2 win over the Nationals.
Glaus, 34, has batted .175 with two homers and a .266 slugging percentage over his past 45 games. He is 34 plate appearances away from raising his season total to 500 and consequently landing his third $350,000 bonus. He would gain a $400,000 bonus if he reaches 550 plate appearances.
Lee has batted .282 with six homers and a .454 slugging percentage over his past 43 games. Four of those homers were compiled this weekend against the Cardinals. Braves top scout Jim Fregosi was in San Francisco to watch the Cubs but Lee did not play as he was placed on the bereavement list to attend to his ill grandfather. Fregosi did follow the Cubs to St. Louis.
The TWO above-average minor league prospects concern me. I think the Cubs will end up on the better end of the deal. It’s time the Braves stop making these kind of deals before they trade away the entire farm for a bunch of “stars past their prime” players. I don’t believe Lee is the answer. If he said “no” to the LA Angels, he may very well say “no” to the Braves — regardless of his desire to play for Bobby.
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
2:41 pm
OK, with apologies to DOB & Carroll, I will gladly start accepting kudos from supporters, and APOLOGIES from those silly naysayers who thought I was insane for proposing and advancing the Derrek Lee acquisition WELL OVER A MONTH AGO!!!
Yes, I plotted out the feasability of such a gambit, and how a post-All Star game HOT Lee would propell the Braves. Yes, ALL of you!!! My resume is polished, Frank; I’m ready to help.
In the meantime, I wish to bathe in the waters of credulity and brilliance!!!
GTI in Chicago
August 18th, 2010
2:42 pm
*Meant to say, love that he’s RIGHT-handed.
Tale of Woe
August 18th, 2010
2:42 pm
Lee might get traded to the Braves and his first start would be against the Cubs…That would be weird….
NC State Nate
August 18th, 2010
2:44 pm
“Troy Renck of the Denver Post fully expects the Rockies to have parted ways with Brad Hawpe by the weekend” (MLBtraderumors.com)
Brad Hawpe in LF anyone?
tralfaz
August 18th, 2010
2:44 pm
I like Lee, at least he always seemed to kill US when I was watching, but I’d prefer bringing up Freeman & trading for a CF
GTSteve
August 18th, 2010
2:44 pm
The Braves must be getting Cliff Lee, because I have seen 2 different people refer to him as left-handed today
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
2:44 pm
Tami, they would not be wasting anyone’s time talking about specific prospects unless they had an answer from lee that he would approve the deal.
And as for above average prospects, in that past that could have been a prospect along the lines of Lillibridge or Reyes or Blanco.
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
2:45 pm
Brad Hawpe in LF anyone?
No thank you.
shawn
August 18th, 2010
2:45 pm
It would be a great trade as long as we are not giving up too much in terms of prospects.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
2:45 pm
Sheesh! stay away from the other blog!!! Insanity is reigning supreme!
Utley is better than Honus Wagner
Minor is in the D.Lee deal, and Lumpy Klump is now moving to third!!
And folks rant about me!!!!! good grief, Pre-K adjourned early today!
Nice job F.W. much needed power!
Tale of Woe
August 18th, 2010
2:46 pm
If we give up 2 above average prospects I will be mad
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
2:46 pm
Lee will be had very cheaply in the way of prospects. The Braves are going to eat contract money on this, but not part with primo prospects for what amounts to a month and a half rental.
Murph
August 18th, 2010
2:46 pm
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The Braves are winning, they are in first, and they have built a great farm system. Lee is broke, if he costs a single prospect it’s one prospect too many, and there’s no way to tell how adding him will mess with the club chemistry.
Leave it alone, call up FF in September, and stay the course… stay the course, Frank. Stay the course.
dickfer
August 18th, 2010
2:47 pm
murph, you’re a tard
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
2:48 pm
And regardless of who they are, the Cubs will report that they are excited to get them and think they could be a valuable part of the organization in the future.
Intervention, Thy Name Is Wren!
August 18th, 2010
2:48 pm
The name implies what it seems like. Bobby is blindly loyal to his players. (Shultz column reflects this view as well) Wren seems to be intervening. In years past I think JS would just let Bobby continue to be loyal to Glaus and run his crippled body out there every game.
Wren seems like a different animal. I’m convinced that Wren is doing this based more on his sense of what is needed rather than what Bobby wants to do. I also don’t sense that Wren has the same patience that Bobby has while waiting for results. That may be reflected in Wren’s choice of the team’s next manager. There may actually be some surprises in store when the next manager is chosen. (I read an article recently about the trend of GM’s hiring managers who are created in their likeness)
At any rate, if the Lee deal is done, Bobby will have little choice but to put him in the lineup and sit Troy. But I have no doubt that if this were left entirely up to Bobby and his unending optimistic outlook on the future, we would be waiting until December for Troy to hit before considering another option.
Thanks Frank!
Tale of Woe
August 18th, 2010
2:48 pm
Braves have 4 afternoon games in a row (Thursday – Sunday) – that is going to be weird….What am I going to do with myself at night? (Besides the Falcons game Sunday night)
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
2:48 pm
The TWO above-average minor league prospects concern me. I think the Cubs will end up on the better end of the deal. _ Tami
I can’t imagine why. They would have to be way above average to ever even get a whiff of the Big Leagues.
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
2:48 pm
It’s funny how sometimes it takes a boatload of top prospects to land somebody like Teixeira or Josh Beckett, but sometimes you can get somebody like Lee for next to nothing.
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
2:49 pm
Where is MY D. Lee props!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????
bravofan
August 18th, 2010
2:49 pm
tale of woe: pretty sure the falcons play on thursday against the pats
bravofan
August 18th, 2010
2:49 pm
any clue who we will give them?
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
2:50 pm
ha…thanks DOB
rainman
August 18th, 2010
2:50 pm
I give Wren all the credit in the world for giving the Braves a better chance to make a pennant run — givin’ the post trade deadline situation. I need to bone-up on the waiver rules — like: “how many times can a rival team put a claim on waived players to block them from being aquired by the Braves? And, “what are their obligations to ‘follow through’ if they claim a player?
One-Eyed Mac
August 18th, 2010
2:51 pm
Would the siamese twins count as 1 or 2 positions in the line-up?
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
2:51 pm
Where is MY D. Lee props!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????
Next to Don’s degree from med school
Bob Horner's Blonde Mullet
August 18th, 2010
2:51 pm
BC – D-Lee just got a friggin’ epidural. He’s not “healthy”.. but he can still hit. If Glaus is DL’d and returns rested, Derek Lee will be resting frequently as well. They are both kind of creaky, but what a great combo at 1st if you can keep them both fresh.
Solid move if Wren can pull it off.
FlintRiverFunk
August 18th, 2010
2:51 pm
It’s time the Braves stop making these kind of deals before they trade away the entire farm for a bunch of “stars past their prime” players.
Right, because John S. and Frank Wren are notorious for making bad trades for “past their prime” players over and over again.
Braves One
August 18th, 2010
2:51 pm
Melky is showing his worth down the stretch, at the plate and in the field and he looks like he’s actually having some fun doing it (a character trait for Braves teams over the years). Putting Melky in center pretty much full time would not hurt us, besides he’s a switch hitter.
Rick Ankiel would be a good left handed option off the bench and an above average defensive replacement in the outfield with a rifle arm.
With Diaz and Hinske in left and Jason in right the outfield should be ready for the stretch run.
Having Lee at first with Glaus a right hand bat off the bench would give us added strength.
Glaus and Ankiel seem a bit more formidable than Hicks and “Home Run” Hernandez off the bench in the later innings.
If Freddie Freeman gets the call in a couple of weeks when the rosters expand, this will some added power as well as a fill in for Lee at first.
The nice thing about being at first, other than staying there, is that each time you win you accomplish two things. You make the team behind you win and it takes another day off the calendar. If you win, time will eventually run out on the team behind you.
Hillbilly
August 18th, 2010
2:51 pm
Braves have 4 afternoon games in a row (Thursday – Sunday) – that is going to be weird….What am I going to do with myself at night? (Besides the Falcons game Sunday night)
Take a shot and become unavailable.
njbraves
August 18th, 2010
2:51 pm
I’m so sick and tired of people worrying and complaining about who the Braves might give up in any trade. The goal of the organization is to win the WS!! Obviously, you wouldn’t want to give up much in a deal like this, bit they will have to give up something. If the player or players involved here are even decent, everyone will freak out. Then there will be 20 pages of Tex and Wainright talk. It’s so predictable and ridiculous. Let’s rehash the Tex deal for the millionth time…. Realize this, the Braves minor league system is pretty loaded. If they have to use some of it to make the ML club better, so be it. D Lee is worth it.
Josh
August 18th, 2010
2:54 pm
DOB, gut feeling you think this trade gets done?
Braves One
August 18th, 2010
2:55 pm
Carroll…are you actually DOB’s alter ego?
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
2:55 pm
Josh – from what I’ve read, this deal is pretty much a go
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
2:56 pm
Wes, wes, YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. Embrace the D. Lee acquisition. Banish Troy Glaus to the end of the bench. Watch D. Lee propell the Bravos to a WS victory in Bobby’s final season.
We’ve jumped off the Titanic (Glaus), and jumped onto the QE2 (Lee!).
EMBRACE THE LEE!!!
Josh
August 18th, 2010
2:56 pm
anybody going to see the Pats and Falcons tomorrow night?
bravofan
August 18th, 2010
2:56 pm
I say the deal gets done
Braves One
August 18th, 2010
2:56 pm
If the Lee deal wasn’t going to go, someone from either or both teams would be denying the rumor. No denials…deal done.
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
2:57 pm
JEFFREY D: YES, YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU WERE ONE OF THE NAYSAYERS!!!
Sucks to be wrong, huh dude?
C's
August 18th, 2010
2:57 pm
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
Well, my car isn’t broke, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few parts that could use and upgrade.
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
2:59 pm
I’ve never shot down a Derrek Lee trade proposal. But whatever
Chuck
August 18th, 2010
3:00 pm
Nick Esasky 2:15 post – thanks! That really made me laugh!
C's
August 18th, 2010
3:01 pm
AN upgrade.
Stupid typo…..
TDub
August 18th, 2010
3:02 pm
Najeh – The Varsity, or course.
Regarding Carroll being DOB’s alter ego: Maybe it’s the other way around? Maybe they’re THE SAME PERSON? I picture some Mrs. Doubtfire wardrobe change zaniness in the AJC locker rooms…
Michael B
August 18th, 2010
3:03 pm
Carroll is the Omar Infante of beat writers! Thanks for all you do CR!!
bravofan
August 18th, 2010
3:04 pm
Adam Laroche cleared waivers interesting
scottbravesfan
August 18th, 2010
3:04 pm
There is no way that the Cubs will get any decent prospects if the Braves are going to pay the rest of his 3 million dollars. I love this move by the Braves if Lee accepts the trade. He has been tearing it up lately and a trade to Atlanta could really light a fire under him.
bravofan
August 18th, 2010
3:04 pm
this is from mlbtraderumors:
12:10pm: The teams will finalize a deal this afternoon, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (on Twitter). Glaus will move to the bench.
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
3:04 pm
I think Carroll’s more like David Ross. Good enough to be a starter, but sticks to one position. If she was like Omar Infante, she’d be filling in for DOB, Business, Obits, etc.
GTSteve
August 18th, 2010
3:04 pm
@Hillbilly, I do that everynight
SoWeGa Fanatic
August 18th, 2010
3:05 pm
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
2:49 pm
Where is MY D. Lee props!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????
Everyone realizes a month ago the deal would have cost too much . . . except you, I mean.
Braves Fan Since "80
August 18th, 2010
3:06 pm
Interesting some of the commets….. We all want to see FF come in and play well but do we want to bring in a top prospect like the pitcher from NC State….can not think of his name. He was rushed and probably will never be anything more than a trivia question
This team needs to plug holes in center or 1b….probably will only be able to do one….. Ankiel while not a great offensive player is an above avg out fielder…. hit 220 and he is good enough
Josh
August 18th, 2010
3:06 pm
I’m going to be in Atlanta tomorrow through Saturday..what are peoples thoughts on the Flying Biscuit? i’ve heard it’s really good, Thanks for any info
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
3:06 pm
But yes, thanks for the superb work, Carroll. You do a wonderful job, and the blog doesn’t miss a beat when you fill in
erm016
August 18th, 2010
3:06 pm
Braves are in a win now mode. This deal makes sense. They’re not going to give away the farm. I like the move.
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
3:07 pm
It’s funny how sometimes it takes a boatload of top prospects to land somebody like Teixeira or Josh Beckett, but sometimes you can get somebody like Lee for next to nothing. _ jeffery d
Well yeah, but really when the Braves traded for Teixeira he had one and a half years left and was entering his prime. If he had lead the Braves to a World Series no one would have said a word, and if could have pitched too maybe he would have.
Regardless, Lee for six weeks and a salary dump for the Cubs should not cost much.
bravofan
August 18th, 2010
3:07 pm
I cant see how this doesnt better the Braves!!
Danga
August 18th, 2010
3:07 pm
The acquisition of D. Lee does not necessarily make us better. We are still talking about a guy sitting out games due to back soreness in the midst of one of his worst seasons. At this point I think he probably makes us better, but we gotta hope he stays healthy and hot.
BTW MiaBch, last I saw you were no longer in favor of trading for Lee and you were more interested in playingFF
Intervention, Thy Name Is Wren!
August 18th, 2010
3:09 pm
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
Say my car has a bad starter. It slips, grinds and seems like it ain’t gonna turn over and start my car. (Braves offense most nights through 6 innings) Then just as I start to think I’m finally going to have to walk home….BOOM! My car starts! I make it home and my car is a hero! (Braves late inning rallies and improbably come from behind wins)
Next evening same thing. Starter slips, grinds and seems like it ain’t gonna turn over and start my car. (Braves offense most nights through 6 innings) Then just as I start to think I’m finally going to have to walk home….BOOM! My car starts! I make it home and my car is again a hero!
I promise anyone who has this starter problem this… One day, probably when you most need your car to start, that starter is gonna be toast and leave you stranded, more than likely at the worst time. ( at the end of the season, trying to hold the Phils off or in the playoffs, trying to advance)
This team has been great, but can anyone seriously expect the improbable, come from behind wins to happen day in and day out, especially when the pressure increases?
This team needs a bat. If they can’t get one then cross your fingers and hope for the best. But if they can get one, or the chance that a performer like Lee can bring some spark to the lineup, then they would be crazy not to do it.
brian
August 18th, 2010
3:10 pm
Danga – your first paragraph sounds like a politician.
Does not necessarily makes us better……at this point I think he probably makes us better??????
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
3:10 pm
I understand that, Bat…it’s still interesting how a year of JD Drew cost us a probably Cy Young winner, but 2 months of Derrek Lee will cost us a couple Hank Aaron autographs
troy glaus
August 18th, 2010
3:11 pm
I say we throw nate mcclouth in the deal for some oxycotin for my knees. I’m an embarrassment to the myself and the team. Please don’t pay me anymore money to watch me strike out and ground into a double play. I’m just a horrible player. Thank u frank
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
3:11 pm
Not only Wainwright, but we’re also forgetting that we gave up Ray “Cheeseburger” King in the JD Drew Deal
bravofan
August 18th, 2010
3:11 pm
Braves play cubs friday saturday and sunday could make for an interesting series
Danga
August 18th, 2010
3:13 pm
brian…I have that tendency.
I guess I’m a maybe. This ain’t MVP Lee we are talking about, but maybe he has another hot streak left in him.
mike jones
August 18th, 2010
3:13 pm
It good to make a confession troy. Way to go u schmuck. Get it off ur chest.
Frankie Wren
August 18th, 2010
3:14 pm
MiabchbravesFan,
Nice call although your not totally correct. This deal doesn’t happen unless Chipper goes down, sorry.
Chuck
August 18th, 2010
3:14 pm
njbraves: man, you’re right – that tex deal was terrible. Sure hope that doesn’t happen this time…
If Glaus can get healthy again, they’ll still use him as a DH in the Series. We’ve never had a good DH guy that I remember, just a good “get hits” utility guy that we throw up there. AL usually has a big bat for that. Sorry for him, but he’s probably not comfortable immitating the Tin Man out there, either. He was great when healthy, so that’s something. Maybe he can come back pain-free.
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
3:15 pm
He doesn’t have to be MVP Lee. His 16 HR would put him third on the team. And he hit 35 HR just last year. And it looks like he’s really heating up
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
3:16 pm
but 2 months of Derrek Lee will cost us a couple Hank Aaron autographs
Whoa, forget that ……. Tommie Aaron and a visit to Super Cuts …. take it or leave it.
gdubber
August 18th, 2010
3:16 pm
Make the deal ASAP. We have 3 games with the Cubs coming up, they are better with him than without him, and 4 games with the Cards, and he has shown what he can do against them. If Troy sits or is DA’d he will improve from the rest. Lee is a huge upgrade in the field over anyone on the 40 man roster. Pay him the money and let’s move forward.
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
3:16 pm
Way to go u schmuck. Get it off ur chest.
Man…there’s a lot of hate for a guy who’s trying his best, but is struggling because he’s in a lot of pain.
burdell
August 18th, 2010
3:16 pm
I’m still trying to figure our who the Cubs will get. I thought Cody Johnson, but he’s starting to rake again after the demotion so maybe there’s some hope for pre-season #8 prospect. Maybe a starting pitcher that’s probably never going to see the rotation. Or maybe Wren can pull the ol “Yeah, we’ve got one mid-tier prospect in AAA. He’s doing OK with a .750 OPS. 5 SB and 5 HRs in 26 games, though. What’s his name? Nate something. Oh well, doesn’t matter. Sign here.”
jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
3:17 pm
I’m off to go melt in the bajillion degree weather
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
3:17 pm
Troy Glaus NOT in the lineup tonight FWIW
Colin
August 18th, 2010
3:17 pm
wow I just read this on ESPN, and yes I like it. I like it a lot.
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
3:18 pm
Man…there’s a lot of hate for a guy who’s trying his best, but is struggling because he’s in a lot of pain.
Yeah. Lay off the guy. He’s out there busting is @ss and playing through knee pain every day. Those are the kinds of players I’d want on my team.
It’s not his fault he’s in the lineup, guys.
Braves One
August 18th, 2010
3:18 pm
“The Braves wouldn’t have to part ways with Julio Teheran, Mike Minor or any of the other young pitchers that they have thrown into their “elite prospect” category. But the source indicated that the Cubs are seeking to land at least two above-average prospects.” — MLB.com
Danga
August 18th, 2010
3:18 pm
Jeff D….I agree. All we need is a good two months out of the guy. Plus he is without a doubt an improvement in the field.
Intervention, Thy Name Is Wren!
August 18th, 2010
3:19 pm
“Troy Glaus NOT in the lineup tonight FWIW”
Glaus is hurting. Tweaked the knee again last night. Probably just sitting him because he can’t even walk.
Marc in FL
August 18th, 2010
3:20 pm
OMG Yes! I would love Lee in a Braves Uni!
burdell
August 18th, 2010
3:20 pm
DOB,
If Lee is added to the roster, who is sent down: Raw Dog or Diory?
And why have the announcers not figured out what “raw dog” actually means? Chip I could understand, but I expect more from Joe Simpson.
enz
August 18th, 2010
3:20 pm
Is Carroll Rogers ever NOT filling in for David O’Brien? When does this man work?
Rob from SC
August 18th, 2010
3:21 pm
Marek might go in the trade I would assume….I hope we keep Kimbrel though
BravesDA
August 18th, 2010
3:21 pm
lineup: Infante 4 Heyward 9 Prado 5 McCann 2 Hinske 3 Cabrera 7 Gonzalez 6 Ankiel 8 Hudson 1
Gone Viral
August 18th, 2010
3:21 pm
“Glaus is hurting. Tweaked the knee again last night.”
I think Bobby has better knees that Glaus at this point. I’m mostly joking. Mostly.
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
3:21 pm
He’s out there busting is @ss and playing through knee pain every day.
You may not have noticed this but some do not consider the players real people.
CB
August 18th, 2010
3:22 pm
Hate on this blog? Nah,never happens here. : roll:
Colin
August 18th, 2010
3:22 pm
if this deal gets done ill be the happiest kid in NY, this is just what we need a offensive bat at 1st!!
mike jones
August 18th, 2010
3:22 pm
Jeffery d are u really troy glaus and ur using pseudo name.
sportsmandh
August 18th, 2010
3:23 pm
If the Cubs trade us Lee, I guess Zambrano is gonna have to find someone new to fight with in the dugout
hmmmm......
August 18th, 2010
3:23 pm
So we replacing an older injured 1st basemen with another older injured 1st basemen. Any chance the cubs would give up Nady too? He can play the outfield corners and 1st base. I say we bring Laroche back again. He cleared waivers
Colin
August 18th, 2010
3:24 pm
Glaus could play still, just not as much..maybe at 3rd.
Fred
August 18th, 2010
3:24 pm
I wonder if Glaus is not playing because he might be headed for the DL after the Lee trade is completed. He seemingly aggravated those knees running the bases last night.
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
3:25 pm
It better flippin not be Marek!
I would give them a Double A pitcher not named Delgado or Teheran and a Double A bat…thats it
David O'Brien
August 18th, 2010
3:25 pm
Braves lineup 1. Infante 2B, 2. Heyward RF, 3. Prado 3B, 4. McCann C, 5. Hinske 1B, 6. Cabrera LF, 7. Gonzalez SS, 8. Ankiel CF, 9. Hudson RHP
Brian from SC
August 18th, 2010
3:25 pm
Hinske played 1st some a week or two ago against righties as well, so it doesn’t necessarily mean anything.
bravofan
August 18th, 2010
3:25 pm
lets dump kk and his contract
Fred
August 18th, 2010
3:25 pm
The best part about this Lee deal is that I will be in Chicago this weekend to attend the games. I’m really looking forward to this trip.
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
3:26 pm
FOR THE LOVE OF….
And the last time….
TROY GLAUS IS NEVER GOING TO PLAY 3b!!
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
3:27 pm
Hate on this blog? Nah,never happens here
It’s like the Player Hater’s Blog or something out here.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
3:27 pm
I like the lineup, seems like a winning one to me.
Efrim
August 18th, 2010
3:27 pm
Keith Law’s take on the Braves 2010 draft:
Atlanta was one of the lowest-spending teams in the draft this year at under $4 million total, especially when you consider their lack of a first-round pick; their biggest bonus payout was $800K to sandwich pick Matt Lipka, a middle infielder/wide receiver who was teammates with Dodgers’ first-round pick Zach Lee. Lipka is the best prospect in their crop, a surprisingly physical middle infielder with plus speed, quick hands, and good instincts. Beyond that they grabbed some good value with Andrelton Simmons, Dave Filak, Toledo closer Matt Suschak (whose draft stock probably dipped when Toledo made him a starter in April), and injured Notre Dame right-hander Evan Danieli. They took two tough signs late, Zack Alvord and Stefan Sabol, but didn’t sign either.
Chuck
August 18th, 2010
3:27 pm
Glaus on DL or not in August? When September gets here, Lee can be spelled by either Glaus or Freeman. Seems like a good fit to get someone that is great but will need some time off. The way Freeman is playing, he won’t be a drop-off when he plays. The team just got a lot stronger!
Question
August 18th, 2010
3:28 pm
Does it mean anything if Glaus is not in the line up tonight?
Rob from SC
August 18th, 2010
3:28 pm
Would Hoover be too much to give up?
SoWeGa Fanatic
August 18th, 2010
3:28 pm
THIS JUST IN (for the 10,000th time) GLAUS WILL NOT PLAY 3RD!!!
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
3:28 pm
WOW…
There are just some real dumb ppl that call in to radio stations in Atlanta…
IF you’re going to call in and talk about Braves Baseball, you should at least prepare and try and know what you’re talking about…
Carroll Rogers
August 18th, 2010
3:28 pm
That’s a good point, Fred. He looked sluggish running to second.
Hot Girlz at Turner Field Report
August 18th, 2010
3:29 pm
Anyone see these girls at the game yesterday? They seemed to be very popular.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs374.snc4/45687_424843760758_53560725758_5408669_7036296_n.jpg
IHEARTCARROLL
August 18th, 2010
3:29 pm
P-Town Brave,
Just wondering, do you think Glaus could maybe move across the infield and play 3rd???
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
3:29 pm
Rob–I really don’t think we’d be giving up Hoover or Marek. Sounds to me like it’s a straight salary dump for the Cubs.
IHEARTCARROLL
August 18th, 2010
3:29 pm
Welcome back Carroll. We missed you in transit.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
3:30 pm
Thanks for the new Blog, Ms. Rogers!
P-Town Brave–
I cann see your point…but if they bat BMac third, hundreds of people are gonna come on here every day complaining about how he “clogs up the bases for our cleanup hitter!”
James
August 18th, 2010
3:30 pm
He will be a perfect fit for the Braves. He’s a proven winner and a great first baseman with power. The Braves will be in good shape in the playoffs with Lee hitting in the lineup.
burdell
August 18th, 2010
3:31 pm
Does it mean anything if Glaus is not in the line up tonight?
It means that he will not be on the field playing defense at the start of the 1st inning. Other than that, with his recent limping and a RHP on the mount, it probably just means he needs some rest.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
3:31 pm
Thanks for the lineup, Ms. Rogers.
David O'Brien
August 18th, 2010
3:32 pm
enz: Thanks for concern. Flying to Chicago tomorrow, since the Friday series opener is a day game. Doing the seven-game trip, at end of which I’ll have worked and/or traveled for work 16 of 18 days, not including today, which was ostensibly a day off even though spent first three hours of it online blogging and Twittering and calling around to check on D. Lee.
But we all know you work 11-13 hours a day most days, right? And you work six days a week on average, right? Riiiight. Get back to work and stop playing around on the Internet, enz.
IHEARTCARROLL
August 18th, 2010
3:33 pm
McFann
I think that was Mister Rogers with the lineup.
SoWeGa Fanatic
August 18th, 2010
3:35 pm
How on Earth does Livan Hernandez have a 3.08 era?
Hillbilly
August 18th, 2010
3:35 pm
If we DO get Lee, I like our chances in a bench-clearing brawl with him, Melky, and Farnsworth on our side. Remember the near-catastrophic hook Lee threw at Chris Young of the Padres a few years back? If that punch would have landed, Young would still be eating through a straw.
And yes, Melky has a past history. He punched Evan Longoria in the Shelley Duncan spring training pandemonium a couple of years ago.
TennesseePaul
August 18th, 2010
3:35 pm
TROY GLAUS IS NEVER GOING TO PLAY 3b!!
That may be, but I’ve heard from an inside source that the plan is to put Omar on the bench, keep Marteeen at 3B and move Glaus to 2B. Glaus’ grit and determination to grind it out this year with those bad knees has the teams higher ups excited to see him plant, jump, turn and throw to Gonzalez for a double play. Race into the gap and stab a liner out of the air. Dive to his left and right…
Shouldn’t be a problem at all for the team or Glaus and should be very inspiring for the inner city kids.
Braves One
August 18th, 2010
3:36 pm
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
3:26 pm
FOR THE LOVE OF….
And the last time….
TROY GLAUS IS NEVER GOING TO PLAY 3b!!
————————————————–
Let me back P-Town up and add that if Glaus played third with his lack of mobility, they would eat him alive bunting on him. He has missed balls at first, including throws from the pitcher because he could not reach out or down to get the ball. These are the pros and teams would exploit Glaus at third for all its worth.
raleighbravefan
August 18th, 2010
3:36 pm
SoWEGa – you beat me to it earlier – D. Lee is a much better deal now because he is now owed a lot less money. Also, his hitting has picked up lately.
Laroach cleared because he will be owed a lot of money next year.
Question
August 18th, 2010
3:36 pm
What is getting older:
1. the questions about DOBs status on his “off” days
2. the continuous internet rumors of Bill Cosby’s death
3. helicopters in pursuit of Brett Favre sightings?
IceColdATLien
August 18th, 2010
3:36 pm
MiaBchBravesFan
Even a broken clock is right twice every day…
SoWeGa Fanatic
August 18th, 2010
3:37 pm
DOB, “which was ostensibly a day off even though spent first three hours of it online blogging and Twittering and calling around to check on D. Lee.”
DOB, why don’t you just read the blog? Everything you need to know is right here.
David..(Athens, AL)
August 18th, 2010
3:37 pm
Question; i vote for #1
CB
August 18th, 2010
3:37 pm
Eric Greg umps all his games, SoWeGa.
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
3:38 pm
McFann-
Very funny…and I don’t know about the whole “clog up” the bases…
Wouldn’t BMac be clearing them
And yes, we ALL know your love for his batting 5th
All Frequent Bloggers -
Who do you think is in the deal?
burdell
August 18th, 2010
3:38 pm
Actually the lineup came from the hardest working guy in baseball writing – DOB.
Although I picture him in a completely black man-cave, smoking a cigar, Big Lebowski on the TV, Will Ohman polishing a Harley in the background, and DOB using an i-Phone to send in reports. Meanwhile a band of blog groupies are yelling outside the window that’s blocked by about 300 vinyl records.
GTSteve
August 18th, 2010
3:38 pm
@Hot Girlz at Turner Field Report …Somebody posted yesterday that they were going to the game last night with 3 hotties, don’t remember who it was, but those 3 qualify
Chuck
August 18th, 2010
3:39 pm
Gauging from his musical choices, I always figured they hired Carroll to give Dave the much-needed dry-out days. Remember Wiley Peck, Dave.
trapper
August 18th, 2010
3:39 pm
brett farve is dead? Bill Cosby has the day off? DOB is playing in Minnesota?
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
3:39 pm
If we have Lee and Glaus on the roster IMO Freeman is not going to get called up in Sept. It could happen but resent history shows the Braves don’t bring up many players in Sept. The Braves only called up 3 players last year: Conrad, Sammons and Valdez. Some on here seem to think were going to bring up the entire AAA roster. It’s likely they bring up 5 or fewer players in Sept. (Mclouth, Boscan or Sammons, Thurston or Timmons, Dunn and Kimbrel or Marek.).
GLAUS CAN’T CAN’T CAN’T CAN’T PLAY 3B, well….. Unless MLB approves him using a segway.
Matt
August 18th, 2010
3:40 pm
Anyone stop think what could happen if lee gets to face Oswalt in the final game of the reason with the NL East Crown on the line? I wonder how many times these 2 have faced each other and what the outcome was….
Also if we make the playoffs and face the card’s How many times has Lee seen them? Same goes for the Reds…
GTSteve
August 18th, 2010
3:40 pm
@burdell…and Moylan in the corner getting a new Tat
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
3:40 pm
Braves One -
Can I add that those bunts would be doubles by the time Troy was able to charge and field them?
Maybe even triples if he had to bend all the way over…
David O'Brien
August 18th, 2010
3:41 pm
Hillbilly, ain’t that the truth, about the benches-clearing situation? With Farnsworth and the 6-5 Lee around, not to mention strappin’ lad Jason Heyward, Braves would be all set in the event that a “situation” developed.
Troy
August 18th, 2010
3:41 pm
Why can’t I be at 3rd? I’d make a great 3rd base coach…
burdell
August 18th, 2010
3:42 pm
@GTSteve – at this point, I figure Moylan getting a new tattoo in the corner is pretty much given in any situation.
Matt
August 18th, 2010
3:42 pm
Whats up with all the troy Bashing? The man was a huge part in getting the braves in 1st place…
Bobbeeee's Cox
August 18th, 2010
3:42 pm
Glaus will be this year’s Kirk Gibson…
1st game of the 2010 World Series, Braves down 2 in the bottom of the 9th against the heavily favorite Yanks. They have 2 on, against the best closer in baseball, Mariano Rivera.
And look who’s coming up >/em>
Glaus wobbles towards home plate……
Mitchie-san
August 18th, 2010
3:43 pm
Chipper can hit em with one of his crutches!
Spud Webb
August 18th, 2010
3:43 pm
Not sure if anyone has had a bulging disk?? It’s hard enough to brush your teeth, much less swing a 36oz bat, play 1st base and run. Just saying, I’m a big fan of Derek Lee…but this isn’t going to help. Just had an epedural the other day, those things HURT & sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t. Just not sure how much DLee will help?
What about say Todd Helton?? Someone who’s at least healthy? Helton’s solid at 1st, will give us time to put Glaus on the DL for a few weeks.
David O'Brien
August 18th, 2010
3:45 pm
Matt, no doubt about that (3:42 comment). People shouldn’t forget that without Glaus’ contributions May 1 to June 19, Braves would have been sunk. He and Prado carried the offense for most of that period, Glaus doing the heavy lifting with power numbers when no other Brave but Heyward was doing much, and Heyward tailed off early on in that stretch after getting hurt.
Spud Webb
August 18th, 2010
3:45 pm
Matt as far as the troy bashing, welcome to the ATL, just like the weather, changes every hour or so. Guy has been great for us…he’s hurting, anyone who watches the braves can see his wheels are shot. Should’ve been put on the DL a month ago.
sportsmandh
August 18th, 2010
3:45 pm
maybe DOB could arrange a Sat. night main event between Zambrano and Farnsworth this weekend
NEWCARS
August 18th, 2010
3:45 pm
I can live with Melky in CF as long as we don’t have holes all over the place like we did earlier with Escobar, an ailing Glaus and Chipper struggling. Melky’s playing pretty good D in CF and not a bad option in the 8 hole…Just don’t throw him in the 3 hole again
chilidog75
August 18th, 2010
3:46 pm
Derek Lee, in a back brace, is better than the dude we’re running out there most days.
And Todd Helton, hitting in Colorado, has four HRs this year. And is, of course, left-handed.
Lee’s a good fit for six weeks. Plus, dude was starting to crush the ball again. Helton is done.
raleighbravefan
August 18th, 2010
3:46 pm
Anyone brought up in September has to be paid prorated portion of major league minimum. I think they also have to be on 40 man roster. This always limits number. You don’t just bring up large numbers of guys just because you can.
Spud Webb
August 18th, 2010
3:46 pm
But with Heyward hurt…chipper hurt…infante hurt…he stayed in there. Gets booed for it. NICE!
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
3:46 pm
P-Town Brave–
I was being funny??
Wouldn’t BMac be clearing them
That’d be welcomed!
And yes, we ALL know your love for his batting 5th
You’d have to be a 24/7 scuba diver not to.
burdell
August 18th, 2010
3:47 pm
If I’m a player, I’m getting behind Brooks Conrad in the even of a bench clearing brawl. If he fights like he plays, I’d come out covered in blood but he’d take down the entire opposing team in the process. And he’d do it barehanded.
Bobbeeee's Cox
August 18th, 2010
3:47 pm
Can Glaus play rover?
chilidog75
August 18th, 2010
3:47 pm
Yeah. Glaus more than earned his pay this year … if he doesn’t take another swing.
He was THE main reason the Braves went on that tear after the nine-game losing streak.
Still. It’s tough to watch him now. Body is just broken down.
burdell
August 18th, 2010
3:48 pm
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Braves fans are nowhere near as bad as Philly or NY fans. We’re probably the third worst fan base in the NL East. But that’s only because no one cares enough about the Nats or Fins to complain.
John in NY
August 18th, 2010
3:49 pm
Braves, Cubs Nearing Derrek Lee Trade
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [August 18 at 2:45pm CST]
2:45pm: Lee cleared waivers, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com (Twitter link). This doesn’t change a whole lot, but it’s interesting to note that none of the the Cubs’ 29 rivals claimed Lee and his salary
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
August 18th, 2010
3:49 pm
Bet Billy Wagner could crack some noggins; just seems like the type. Wouldn’t want Hinske banging on my head either.
John in NY
August 18th, 2010
3:49 pm
as per mlb trade rumors.com
Matt
August 18th, 2010
3:50 pm
As long as Troy understands the need to win im sure he will understand being put on the DL get some rest and then become a guy off the bench that he was back in early summer. I think we will all see what kinda guy troy is when all this goes down which is a team player.
Bobbeeee's Cox
August 18th, 2010
3:50 pm
DOB,
Wanted to congratulate you on the epic blog yesterday with all the numbers crunching & such.
Isn’t it awesome following a baseball season & watching the numbers unfold? Baseball is one big soap opera for men. Gotta love it.
Mitchell
August 18th, 2010
3:51 pm
Thank God we won last night. Now we can be assured of at least winning the series.
I think tonight is the night Timmy throws his first career no-hitter. Or not.
Hopefully we can at least score a few runs. He doesn’t usually need that many.
hmmmm......
August 18th, 2010
3:51 pm
Sooo any chance they move glaus to 3rd??????????
On a serious note we really should bring Laroche back. oh yeah and please fire TP.
Josh
August 18th, 2010
3:51 pm
this Braves team is set up to brawl with anybody. NWO FOR LIFE!
Michael B
August 18th, 2010
3:51 pm
P-Town,
Word is that they want two above average prospects. Just a guess here, But I think JJ Hoover and Jordan Schafer would get it done. I know Schafer has fallen off the map, but maybe its enough to get it done.
chilidog75
August 18th, 2010
3:52 pm
Not that I think he’s a wonderful hitting coach, but teams that are 21 games over .500 don’t typically fire people on the coaching staff.
northbeach Scott
August 18th, 2010
3:52 pm
Sure would like to see Lee playing first base tomorrow night in Atlanta against the Nats LHP Lannon and batting clean up. He sounds like a great fit and spark for this team.
DC Brave
August 18th, 2010
3:52 pm
Loyalty and honor dictates that we keep Glaus, with whom we would simply not be here. Glaus and Lee spelling each other would be awesome, and I think that means we go with a 4 man rotation to keep the roster at 25 during the playoffs, which given the kind of schedules you see in the playoffs would be fine by me!
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
August 18th, 2010
3:52 pm
Brooks Conrad is the Billy Kilmer of baseball.
It’s ugly, but it works!
Braveslifer
August 18th, 2010
3:54 pm
“2:45pm: Lee cleared waivers, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com (Twitter link). This doesn’t change a whole lot, but it’s interesting to note that none of the the Cubs’ 29 rivals claimed Lee and his salary”
Just a quick thought… If Lee cleared waivers that means no team was willing to claim Lee at the risk of taking on his salary including the Braves. If the Braves are looking to trade “prospects” to the Cubs it almost seems like money would have to come back.
Brian from SC
August 18th, 2010
3:54 pm
Did y’all know the Braves have scored 5.15 runs per game over their last 13 (10-3 record)? They’ve scored 6.17 runs per game their last 6 games (5-1). What offensive rut?!
Over their last 28 games, they’ve averaged 4.82 runs per game. Pretty good!
Braves One
August 18th, 2010
3:55 pm
D-Lee has four homers in his last three games…the disk is an issue but one that is not severe enough to stop him from competing as a pro athlete. I would think the delay in getting the deal announced is the Braves are getting faxes from his physician and having the team doctor look over his medical files with a fine tooth comb. The Braves would not take him on if he could not play competitively the remainder of the year.
Like Brett Favre’s new contract…you can take that to the bank.
Spud Webb
August 18th, 2010
3:56 pm
Not sure if even a healthy troy glaus can play 3rd anymore.
GTSteve
August 18th, 2010
3:56 pm
Brian, if they average 4.82 the rest of the year…we will be watching Braves baseball deep into football season
Shaun
August 18th, 2010
3:57 pm
Braves One, they could be delaying the announcement in case the Cubs need Lee in their game with the Padres going on right now.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
3:57 pm
Hope Medlen’s surgery goes well/went well today!
Gary O
August 18th, 2010
3:58 pm
Braves Fan Since “80,
I think it was Joey Devine from NC State who made it to the big leagues very quickly (maybe 1 year). But he gave up a grand slam his first appearance, and was never the same.
I dont think Freeman would be ruined though (if the Braves brought him up too early), but thats just my opinion.
Fred,
It was hard to watch. Glaus looked hurt trying to keep his foot on third base to avoid the tag.
I appreciate what he did in May to carry us to first place, and I appreciate the fact that he will not use his health as an excuse, and he is trying as hard as he can.
However, Schafer tried to play hurt, Heyward tried to play hurt, and Glaus is trying to play hurt. In each case, it was not good for the team.
Also, Glaus defense (and footwork) is suspect too, and he is hurting us on offense. So Bobby needs to make the decision for the player. Glaus needs consistent time off. So I would welcome Lee (assuming his back is healthy enough).
Matt
August 18th, 2010
3:58 pm
Love the 4 man rotation, Huddy, JJ,Hanson,Minor (lowe to bullpen you can not count on him with game on the line).
Playoffs, Reds,Card’s,Rays, Champs!!
Keylargo
August 18th, 2010
3:58 pm
Great move if they do not give up too much
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
3:59 pm
I’m jumping and clapping, Wren do it. Like the Cardinal announcers(who are talking about this) said, Glaus is holding on one leg hitting 192 since July 1 with 2 homers.
Over that same stretch Lee is batting 288 with 6 homers
Braves Grrrl
August 18th, 2010
3:59 pm
chilidog75 – I agree. Troy almost single-handedly carried the run production in May. He certainly has my appreciation and respect.
Josh – I don’t like the Flying Biscuit. Their biscuits taste kind of sweet, and that’s weird to me. A lot of my coworkers rave about the food though.
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
4:00 pm
And lee is a gold glove 1B
Brian from SC
August 18th, 2010
4:00 pm
Did you know that the Braves have not had a losing homestand yet this season? Last night clinched another homestand at .500 or better.
By the way, after tomorrow, they have just three homestands left. Time just flying by.
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
4:00 pm
Heap hitting third, you gotta be kidding! All he would do is clog the bases. McFann’s turtles could outrun Heap. Back away from the crack pipe and just say no to Heap hitting third.
How’s that, kiddo.
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
August 18th, 2010
4:01 pm
Minor is even more polished than I expected him to be, and my expectations were pretty high.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
4:03 pm
Not bad, Bartholomew…not bad…
tiger297
August 18th, 2010
4:03 pm
Brian…could you provide the median runs scored instead of average? 1-1-13 averages 5 but doesn’t really tell the story
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
4:04 pm
So hmm…
What about Cody Gearrin, Mike Dunn, and Jordan Schafer?
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
4:05 pm
What about Cody Gearrin, Mike Dunn, and Jordan Schafer?
I still think you’re overshooting what it’s gonna take. But that’s just me. Schafer and Dunn won’t go anywhere, IMO.
Gearrin is a good candidate, though.
Delbert D.
August 18th, 2010
4:06 pm
Lee had a spinal tap today? Arrgggh! I had one of those, and 4 hours later, I was on my way back to the Doc, flailing around in the back of an SUV with the seats down, screaming for my wife to let me jump out and end the horrible pain in my head. Fortunately, they had previously drawn blood to inject if any leak occurred. The re-injection of the blood patch was a 10 minute “cure,” but then I wasn’t going to be playing ball for awhile.
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
4:06 pm
Brian from SC, they lost one in April against Philly
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
4:06 pm
Steve-
Ok…what about Gearrin and Diamond for Lee?
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
4:07 pm
Delbert–he had an epidural steroid injection, not a spinal tap. The epidual takes like 15 mins. tops, and he would be able to walk out of the hospital with a very low chance of anything like you mentioned happening.
Braves One
August 18th, 2010
4:07 pm
According to MLB.com, the Cubs are asking for two “above average” prospects. Unless you are an avid follower of the Braves farm teams, I have a feeling most will not even recognize the names of these prospects.
Matt
August 18th, 2010
4:08 pm
Schafer desveres a chance to go somewhere and become what we all expected out of him. which is a stallar CF starter. I think with what happened last year his mind is not where it needs to be right now.
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
4:08 pm
Furstenbuger, whatever for Lee, that’s it.
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
4:08 pm
P-Town–I think that’s a good offer. Those are the kinds of players we’re looking at, IMO, not guys like Schafer/Dunn/Marek/Hoover.
Gone Viral
August 18th, 2010
4:08 pm
“But he gave up a grand slam his first appearance, and was never the same.”
Devine’s ERA with Oakland was 0.59 (not a typo) in 45 innings. He was past the stigma he had from his brief tenure with Atlanta. His problem since is that he needed Tommy John surgery and he didn’t recover right. So, he’s missed all of 2009 and 2010 to date with injuries. He’s supposedly coming back next month, but almost his entire MLB career has been jinxed thus far.
Matt
August 18th, 2010
4:09 pm
For a rental player with a bad back i say we give them what we gave for kerry lightenberg. a bag of balls and a few bats..
Travis
August 18th, 2010
4:09 pm
Looking down the Braves bench and seeing the men that got us here all busted up and moving slow makes me real proud of these guys. You can’t say Meds, Chipper and Toy didn’t do their jobs. Celebrating the veterans careers and giving the “kid” some encouragement when they would rather be on the field is the least we can do. Good job guys…you make me proud.
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
4:09 pm
Ok…I will try and do what snooping I can from my area in IL and see if I can get anything…
Wes Covington
August 18th, 2010
4:10 pm
David: Any word who the Braves may trade for Lee?
N8
August 18th, 2010
4:10 pm
“But we all know you work 11-13 hours a day most days, right?” DOB
As I’ve mentioned before, I am now beginning my toughest stretch of “work” that I have every year. Tonight will be the beginning of a stretch of 8-10 weeks of working 10-15 hours a day, along with traveling to play a few gigs AND running my kids to and from home/school and whatever sports and activities they have going on.
Add to the fact that my work load is usually that heavy to begin with this time of year, my wife broke her elbow a couple of weeks ago, so I’ll be without her help around the office, so 14 hour work days might be undershooting it a tad.
I can only assume that you feel the way I do about “work”. If you love what you do, then it really isn’t work. Work is somewhere people go everyday that consists of doing something that they might be trained to do, but don’t necessarily enjoy.
I love my job, so whether I have to work 20 hours a week, or 100 hours, I wouldn’t change a damn thing.
I assume you like your work or you’d find other work.
Smile and be happy that your job “requires” you to watch (and discuss) baseball for the majority of your day. Some of us have to sacrifice getting our work done in order to watch and discuss baseball.
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
4:11 pm
I’d guess above average would be Brandon Beachy, Scott Diamond, Lee Hyde territory…..
Josh
August 18th, 2010
4:12 pm
so is this deal getting done?
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
4:12 pm
Hyde could be another name discussed. Same for Brett Butts, Brett Oberholtzer, Zeke Spruill, David hale, Thomas Berryhill, and Todd Redmond. Doubt Beachy would be involved.
Matt
August 18th, 2010
4:12 pm
actually the better question, is Lee on his way to atlanta to take a physical or will that be done in chicago?
Braves One
August 18th, 2010
4:13 pm
“The Braves and Cubs are negotiating the specifics of the trade. A source close to the situation said Wednesday that the Braves are in the midst of evaluating Lee’s health. The 34-year-old first baseman has been sidelined since Monday with lower back discomfort.” — MLB.com
Allan
August 18th, 2010
4:14 pm
Brian from SC – don’t think that’s true, I do believe we lost a home series against the Phillies in April. However, we haven’t lost one since.
taxman kenneth
August 18th, 2010
4:14 pm
dicker
I was simply stating how the braves make stupid trades and these 2 were just examples. They both were stupid and for rentals. How is that any different? They gave up half the farm for nothing and they are just stupid enough to do it again. I agree with “Tater the Bobby hater” 100%. If they make this stupid trade for Lee they probably will give up a potential superstar because Wren and whoever other nuts who make these trades are just that stupid.
Allan
August 18th, 2010
4:15 pm
sorry, you said home stand not home series. my mistake
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
4:15 pm
And keep in mind that Wren isn’t exactly negotiating against Branch Rickey either…
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
4:15 pm
Troy must be hurting really bad. He isn’t in the lineup and the Braves are aggressively making a huge deal.
But if Troy goes to the DL, he gets healthy, the Braves don’t lose ground in that time. If they get to the playoffs, you have two good pinch hitters in Hinske and Glaus. And if they get to the playoffs Glaus or Hinske could DH, depending on which pitcher is in the mound.
N8
August 18th, 2010
4:15 pm
Gary O I don’t remember where Devine went to college (don’t follow college baseball). But Devine pitched in the college world series, got drafted by the Braves, and rose through the entire chain of minor leagues in August of THAT year (same year he was drafted), and proceeded to give up Grand Slams in his first TWO appearances and then gave up a big fly in the playoffs.
Probably a little too much for any human to handle in less than 4-5 months time.
Rufio
August 18th, 2010
4:15 pm
So, Glaus is going to move to 3rd Base ???? LOL….Just kidding….I thought I would raise some blood pressure.
It is going to be strange seeing which veteran gets hot and if they can remain in the game without injuries. Just because Lee had a ESI does not mean he will be back to normal. I had my 3rd one last week and I can promise you they are not miracles by any chance.
My question is who goes off the 40 man roster if Lee comes over to the Braves ?
RC
August 18th, 2010
4:16 pm
Jerry Crasnik reported that the players being discussed for Lee are “currently in the lower-level minors”. Sounds like it’s definitely not any of our top prospects.
wjones
August 18th, 2010
4:17 pm
“jeffrey d
August 18th, 2010
2:33 pm
Does one shot make you an alcoholic?”
Depends on the size of the shot glass. 1.5 oz–not likely. 1.5 gallons–perhaps…
N8
August 18th, 2010
4:17 pm
Not sure why or how I typed what I did, but meant to type that Devine made his MLB debut in August of 2005, which was basically two months after being drafted and pitching in the college WS.
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
4:18 pm
If they get to the world series Troy and Hinske could DH.
N8
August 18th, 2010
4:19 pm
“My question is who goes off the 40 man roster if Lee comes over to the Braves ?”
Does anybody have to come off with Chipper and Medlen being on the 60 day DL? I don’t think anybody will officially need to be removed to make room for him.
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
4:19 pm
TRADE IS DONE!
BravesfaninWis
August 18th, 2010
4:19 pm
Just getting a solid defender at 1st base will help this team a great deal. D-Lee will help this team no doubt, while Glaus is extremely streaky, it looks like D-Lee is starting to heat up when it matters most.
I hope this deal gets done quickly. On a side note, best of luck to Kris Medlen on his surgery today. I am pulling for that kid to be ready by the middle of next season. He has a bright career ahead of him.
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
4:19 pm
Here is a scouting report (with video) on Braves sleeper prospect Robinson Lopez:
http://scoutingthesally.com/2010/08/scouting-report-robinson-lopez-p-atlanta-braves/
Dan-82ndAirborne
August 18th, 2010
4:19 pm
On my last deployment to Iraq, MWR brought a few guys out to our Combat Outpost (COP). Those guys were Turk Wendell, Mike Remlinger and Adam Bernero. It was awesome. I hung out with Remlinger for about three hours that day, shooting the sh-t, telling stories, etc. After I finally convinced him that there was no way he could go to a guard position and fire .50 caliber rounds out into the city (not even joking), he started telling stories about the Braves’ clubhouse. He told a story that I will NEVER forget… without being too crass, he went into just how weird Greg Maddux was, lol… apparently, Mr. Maddux refused to groom himself… you know where I’m talking about, and Greg apparently found that hilarious. The second story, a bit more disconcerting, was Greg’s nickname from Mike…. “the mad pisser”, as Greg would walk over near someone in the shower and start urinating randomly… lol.. That day of conversation with Mike and the very strange Turk Wendell were the highlight of my 2007.
RC
August 18th, 2010
4:20 pm
DOB just tweeted that Cox just got a call in his office…sounds like it might be done (Carrol, if you tweeted that I’m sorry for the mix-up…just know it came from @ajcbraves).
ncscoots
August 18th, 2010
4:20 pm
Same for Brett Butts, Brett Oberholtzer, Zeke Spruill,
No Zeke. No. Must not. Would leave the organization without an Ezekiel. Spruill is off the table.
tony austin
August 18th, 2010
4:22 pm
With Lee’s back problems, it would be best if he didn’t have to board a plane to fly to ATL then back to CHI. If a deal is completed, I say just pick him up in Chicago and let him rest his back an extra day.
raleighbravefan
August 18th, 2010
4:22 pm
taxman – JS made the trades you are talking about. Wren has not made that kind of trade, and won’t this time either.
My wife has a herniated disk, and gets an epidural about every 3 months. It usually helps a lot, and she is able to walk, etc, almost immediatly after the treatment. It is done in the doctor’s office.
N8
August 18th, 2010
4:23 pm
Brett Favre stated after his first Vikings practice that this will be his final season in the NFL.
Am I the only one not buying a frickin word that comes out of that guy’s mouth?
In related news Tavaris Jackson has recently been in contact with Jeff Gillooly. I wonder what that is all about?
George
August 18th, 2010
4:23 pm
Don’t give up the farm, for a used up ole bat…..
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
4:24 pm
N8, We have 38 on the 40 man I believe.
raleighbravefan
August 18th, 2010
4:26 pm
N8 – Devine went to NC State
timthebrave
August 18th, 2010
4:27 pm
Who you going to hate next if we get Derrick Lee
First it was Bobby, than Chipper and now Glaus. As long as they are wearing Braves jerseys they will get my appreciation and support
Haters keep on hating
Braves keep on winning
Go Braves!
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
4:29 pm
“currently in the lower-level minors”. It can’t be a draft pick of this season. Brett Devall might have been my guess a week ago, before the elbow problems.
Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg is in A and a pretty good player from South Africa. Cory Rasmus is good also, A advanced.
Dan-82ndAirborne
August 18th, 2010
4:29 pm
Derrick has 22 career HRs vs the Phils and close to .300 against them this season.
Dan-82ndAirborne
August 18th, 2010
4:30 pm
I can’t believe no one is commenting on my story about Mike Remlinger and Greg Maddux… that’s gold.
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
4:31 pm
Tim-
Yawn…
Dude, people are going to find a reason to criticize no matter what…
If ppl weren’t critical what would be the point of even having this blog?!
Seriously, go take a nap and refresh man…
JC Boscan
August 18th, 2010
4:31 pm
Summary/editorial regarding the past 1000 postings on here: 1) Troy Glaus deserves credit for saving the Braves season in May & early June; 2) Neither he nor Nate McLouth have intentionally struggled and don’t deserve the idiotic comments made by Braves NON-fans; 3) For the 1 millionth time, if Troy’s knees are barely functioning better than Herman Munster’s, 3B is not an option, and ANY baseball fan should know this; 4) A healthier Glaus could be a valuable asset in the post-season off the bench; 5) We can’t expect to win a Series with a CF hitting under .200; 6) The Braves would likely win any bench-clearing brawl that wasn’t the typical sissy baseball fight; 7) Yes, Freddie Freeman is still a LEFTY hitter, and we don’t need another one of those in our current lineup.
The Braves can’t hit lefties, yet at Richmond righthanded hitter Barbaro Canizares is hitting over .335 (outhitting Freeman) and has been red hot lately – not on the 40-man roster so he’ll get overlooked for September call-ups: 9) Maybe the Braves will get lucky with Lee’s back for the next 2 months…..hope so.
CB
August 18th, 2010
4:32 pm
Tomas,are you looking to die? Roman Gal heartsRSF.
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
4:32 pm
Tomas-
As long as its not Bethancourt or Vizcaino (which it really shouldn’t be)
RC
August 18th, 2010
4:32 pm
Dan-82ndAirborne,
Just wasn’t sure what else to say. It’s an awesome story, but you pretty much told it all. I had heard that about Maddux before though, as well as how funny he found it to wipe boogers on other people when they weren’t looking.
Keith
August 18th, 2010
4:32 pm
Along with Reason #1, he’s a .287 career hitter against lefties (Lee, that is).
johnny bravo
August 18th, 2010
4:33 pm
mlb trade rumors and usa today report lee has cleared waivers and a deal will be made today with troy going to the bench, also adam laroche clearing waivers and can be traded to any club, he’s a great second half hitter, a 2x brave with 20 homers, who would you rather have,
timthebrave
August 18th, 2010
4:33 pm
P-Town Brave, No nap for me….I actually go to the games. No matter what this team has been a lot of fun for me to watch
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
4:33 pm
JC-
10) Barbaro is a 4-A player so um no on that one…
Dan-82ndAirborne
August 18th, 2010
4:34 pm
RC, yep lol… he used to steal stuff from lockers and hide it like car keys and wallets… Remmy said it creeped out rookies and new additions because he was so weird they couldn’t figure out if he was really an ass or what lol
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
4:34 pm
Tim-
I agree…been a great year for Braves Baseball, but cmon…expecting ppl to quit complaining is asking a whole lot…even I complain and I am a diehard…
Matt
August 18th, 2010
4:35 pm
Braves keep slaping Roachie in the face for some reason..must have made the Front office people mad or something…
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
4:35 pm
Bet Billy Wagner could crack some noggins
He could probably do more damage on some kneecaps.
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
4:35 pm
Guys-
I also am starting to think that maybe we’re giving the opposition too much credit…I mean c’mon…this IS the Cubs we’re talking about!
Matt
August 18th, 2010
4:36 pm
Hey anyone know if the braves will start saleing all that Blieve stuff in the store at the stadium? I think we need a rally monkey type thing at the Ted This Fall.
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
4:36 pm
Matt-
I beg to differ…
The Red Sox traded him FOR Casey Krotchman
RC
August 18th, 2010
4:37 pm
I have been updating Twitter every 20 seconds for the past hour now….why won’t they announce something!?
(I realize how stupid it is to be this impatient, but I just can’t help myself)
C's
August 18th, 2010
4:38 pm
LaRoche may have cleared waivers and would be a very good pickup, but he’d also cost a lot more in terms of prospets, he costs a lot more and is left handed. DLee is a better fit for us right now and going forward.
Matt
August 18th, 2010
4:38 pm
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/images/ticketing/y2009/believe_tomahawk_hdr.gif
PDOG
August 18th, 2010
4:38 pm
JC
Very well said. I for one would like to see Matt Young get traded for Lee for no other reason then he deserves a chance to play somewhere and it looks like he isn’t going to ever get a chance with the Braves.
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
4:38 pm
Matt-
Also, isn’t “Believe” a Mets thing?
Yeah…we need to just bring out the tomahawks and call it…
The Run to Choptober
RC
August 18th, 2010
4:38 pm
Matt,
We’ve got the Raw Dogs!
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
4:39 pm
JC BOSCAN, Richmond? The Braves haven’t had a team there in 2 years.
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 18th, 2010
4:39 pm
Make the deal now! Whatever it takes to get Troy Glaus off the field.
timthebrave
August 18th, 2010
4:39 pm
Not asking them to quit complaining that’s why I said haters keep on hating. Just don’t expect me to complain. Especially when the people complaining say the same things over and over…..What I meant to say was if it wasn’t for Bobby Cox we would be 25 games in front of the Phillies….rabble…rabble…rabble
C's
August 18th, 2010
4:39 pm
My Goc, I am butchering the English language today…..
Trey - 10
August 18th, 2010
4:39 pm
I think Lee will fit the Braves Lee. He will provide the temporary power that we need, since Glaus has bad legs and Chipper is hurt.
C's
August 18th, 2010
4:40 pm
Haha “Goc” See what I mean!
RC
August 18th, 2010
4:40 pm
Believe was a Braves thing last year….IMO it should stay in last year. As I stated earlier, this team is too special for some stupid slogan to be applied to it. If anything, the “Win One for Bobby” motto has been going all season, so I’m good sticking with that.
Btw, “The Run to Choptober” sounds like a Fox Sports commercial with Dane Cook.
chilidog75
August 18th, 2010
4:42 pm
Derek Lee had 99 extra base hits one year. That’s a good bit.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
4:44 pm
I wish it would just become official already my god!
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
4:44 pm
Danga: “BTW MiaBch, last I saw you were no longer in favor of trading for Lee and you were more interested in playing FF.”
I was NEVER in favor of playing Freddie Free!!! Let me make that perfectly clear. I WANT Freddie Free to start NEXT season as the starting 1B for the Braves – with no expectations of grandeur whatsoever. IF you can find the post with my name on it that says I was EVER in favor of Freddie Free THIS season…
Well, you just won’t. The Kid was never an option for me this year. The expectations would’ve wilted the kid. WHAT YOU WILL FIND:
1) A MILLION requests for the benching of Troy Glaus since the second week of July (because he was injured)
AND
2) A MILLION requests for the acquisition of Derrek Lee – the cost feasability, the low risk/high reward, the lack of financial commitment beyond this season (A HUGE PLUS!, trade-value-wise), and the fact that he played 1B AND was a RH power bat who ALWAY clobbered at The Ted.
Man, I feel EXTREMELY brilliant today, to say nothing of vindicated. I mean really, people all over this blog (like LeBron, I remember and took names, Wayne from Utah!!!) REALLY trashed me a month ago for how “stupid” tha trade was.
Who’s stupid now?
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
4:44 pm
CB, it would make sense since he is a 1B. He is in Rome, above average prospect, I would have like to see him in Atlanta someday, but if he brings the Braves Derek Lee I’d be ok by that.
P-Town Braves, Vizcaino stays put because of the injury. I don’t know who Bethancourt is? where does he play?
Dumbfound
August 18th, 2010
4:45 pm
Phillies fans are already saying the trade will not help the Braves ! Sounds like they are afraid, Don’t you think ?!? Hey Mica Brave, Remember how me and you were pitching that the Braves should get Lee ?!? Looks like me and you were right !
MitchC
August 18th, 2010
4:45 pm
If Lee can help us, then I say, get him. The consensus in the other blogs seems to be to get Lee, and then disable Glaus.
Someone mentioned to give Mclouth up for Lee. My question is: What team would be fool enough to take on Mclouth’;s contract? Dont we have him for something like 11 mil a year until 2012, or am I mistaken about that?
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
4:45 pm
RC-
Hey now!
But how about win 11 for 6 ?
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
4:46 pm
Tomas-
Read up on Bethancourt…
You may want to sit down when you do
Colin
August 18th, 2010
4:47 pm
maybe we could get a 3B now too..Figgins, I am calling your name.
Trey - 10
August 18th, 2010
4:47 pm
Dumbfound, in my honest opinion we do not need any help as it is us in first place. They are in second place, they need the help, so I believe they are afraid.
John in NY
August 18th, 2010
4:48 pm
I hernaited a disc in my lower back in Nov of last year, slowly getting off the NSAID’s now. I am surprised they didn’t try those for an athlete like him. They work wonders
GTSteve
August 18th, 2010
4:48 pm
P-Town…I love it
Dan-82ndAirborne
August 18th, 2010
4:48 pm
Another story from Mike Remlinger:
About two weeks before he and Turk showed up, Tito Ortiz from the UFC was supposed to come with a few other guys from UFC… we had a massive rocket attack that day, bunch of 105mm katyusha rockets came through the side of our building (luckily, only 12 of the 30 hit us), wounding a lot of our guys, taking off my buddy’s legs, blinding another buddy, and Tito and his friends refused to come out. Can’t say I really blame them, I guess, but Mike had heard about the incident and had some very choice words for Tito and the UFC staff. He spent about 20 minutes telling us how he was here for us and nothing could have stopped him from coming. If any of you had any doubts as to the character of Mike Remlinger, I assure you that he’s a quality human being and a patriot to boot.
CB
August 18th, 2010
4:48 pm
Tomas,not reflecting on your trade – just a blog joke with Roman Gal.
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
4:48 pm
AND…
The fact that Adam LaRoche has cleared waivers gives the Braves leverage against the Cubs. If the Cubs ask too much for Lee???
“The RETURN of Adam LaRoche III: WS Champ!” – coming to an MLB stadium near you.
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
4:49 pm
The only thing holding up the deal is Lee’s back problems. He had an injection in the epidural of his lower back to ease discomfort from a bulging disk on Monday and missed the last two games.
Lee, in the final year of his contract, has $3.4 million remaining on his salary. The slugger is hitting .251 with 16 homers, but has had a .939 OPS since the All-Star break. Glaus, whose body has shown fatigue, has struggled with a .575 OPS the last two months. He will not be an option at third base.
Lee, who can veto a trade with his 10-and-5 rights, rejected a deal to the Los Angeles Angels in July. Yet, the Braves have been told that he would approve this deal.
According to USA Today
RC
August 18th, 2010
4:49 pm
P-Town Brave,
That one could work, but it’s really similar to the Rays “9 = 8″ thing from a few years back. But something along those lines sounds good.
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
4:50 pm
Dont we have him for something like 11 mil a year until 2012, or am I mistaken about that?
A little, 4.5 this year, 6.5 next year . 1.25 buyout for 2012 …………. in millions
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
4:50 pm
So I just looked at some 2nd half numbers and it looks like a great upgrade if we consider
the merry-go-round that is our infield. Comparing Chipper’s OPs numbers with Lee’s it
looks like a wash there – obviously Chipper’s OBP numbers would be more preferable but
Lee’s numbers arent bad by any means.
So if you consider that we are essentially replacing Chipper’s number with Lee’s, we have
to compare Infante and Glaus. Big upgrade in every category ends up being the net
difference not even mentioning the defense.
Chipper 4 13 .307 /.391/ .533/.924
Lee 6 20 .313 /.356 /.583 /.939
Infante 1 6 .361/.398 /.464/.862
Glaus 2 12 .196/.291/.304 /.595
Colin
August 18th, 2010
4:51 pm
LaRoche better not come back, he isnt that great.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
4:51 pm
Wow – proud of my formatting there. Real proud.
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
4:52 pm
RC-
There’s didn’t work though so it doesn’t count
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
4:52 pm
Miami Beach
Hey, you must not have caught my apology at the end of the previous blog, huh.
I’ll try to remember it: You were right on about DLee back a month ago. I was wrong, and I admit it!
To give me some credit, I was basically saying that the Braves would give Troy a chance to prove he did or didn’t have it, then they would go to FF is it was deemed he didn’t have it. I never thought they would go after Lee.
Now, to correct the record, you were saying they should deal for Lee NOW (back then). I was partly right that at that time first base wasn’t the top concern. Though you were wrong about the timing, you were right about the player. And to be honest, I am glad.
So, not to understate my apology: You were right and I was wrong (at least partly).
Either way, I think Lee will be a welcome addition to this team. Though I am still a bit surprised they didn’t give the kid a shot.
(better copy paste this somewhere, cause I don’t apologize much!)
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
4:52 pm
The Braves would be wise to give Troy Glaus some SERIOUS whirlpool time – to the tune of 15 days on the DL – to do some healing. He is still going to be an important bench component come playoff time!
David O'Brien
August 18th, 2010
4:52 pm
In Lee and Gonzalez, Braves would have half of the stellar infield from the Marlins’ 2003 World Series championship team (Lowell and Castillo were the others, with Pudge behind the plate).
Lee and Gonzalez hit 49 of the Marlins’ 157 homers that season (Lee had 31, Gonzalez 18)….
N8, I smile often doing my job, and am usually happy even if I’m not smiling (it’d be kind of weird to sit there smiling while hacking away at stories on deadline). It’s when we (me and a few others I know of in my line of work) read the repeat comments from some either bitter or jealous or whatever that we get surly. And with me it’s usually only for about 7 seconds while typing a comment like this, then not again till we notice another similar, parroted sentiment….
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
4:53 pm
Wayne, YOU, Sir, are truly a GOOD man!!!
Bobby Hill
August 18th, 2010
4:53 pm
I don’t think I ever took a position on a Lee trade in weeks past, but the situation today is far different that it was a month ago. First, Chipper is injured and out for the year. Insurance my be picking up some his remaining salary this year essentially freeing up some money. 2. Glaus has continued to struggle at the plate and his knees and mobility are only getting worse. A month ago there was still a reasonable hope that he could turn things around. and 3. Lee has been hitting like crazy since the All-star break. His numbers before the break were significantly lower than Glaus’ and their numbers for the entire year are pretty similar now, but they are obviously moving in different directions.
timthebrave
August 18th, 2010
4:54 pm
Every time I hear about rumors I don’t expect them to happen because that has been the Braves MO. We will see
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
4:55 pm
but it wasn’t a good trade back then, with Chipper still here and Glaus in question………
Couch Tater
August 18th, 2010
4:55 pm
Derek and the Dominoes – “Any day”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgNYXZL2fB4&feature=related
Hard to believe it’s been nearly 39 years since Duane Allman passed. (r.i.p.)
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
4:55 pm
Christian Bethancourt? P-town
braveslifer
August 18th, 2010
4:55 pm
According to Fangraphs over the course of the 109 games the Derrek Lee has played in he has produced $4.3M of value. So using his production to date over the next 40 games or so he is worth $1.57M. He is owed approximately $3.5M for the rest of the season. These numbers result in a player that is worth $2M less than he is being paid hence the fact that he cleared waivers. Based on these numbers I see the Braves getting $ to take him and not having to give up much in return.
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
4:57 pm
Wayne, why on earth would you apologize?
timthebrave
August 18th, 2010
4:57 pm
Going for a run and then going to the game. Hope to see D Lee in a Braves uniform tonight…jk…Go Braves!
Lew
August 18th, 2010
4:58 pm
To even believe there could be any comparison whatsoever between this trade and what we’d give up to the Wainwright/Drew/Tex trades is absolutley insanity personified.
First of all (no matter what you think of the trades), Tex was available to the Braves for 1.5 seasons. Drew and Marero were available for a full season. Lee will be a Brave for a month and a half plus post season. I hardly think that Wren would even consider giving them more than a scrub minor leaguer for a rental of that length, especially considering the braves are eating his salry, giving the Cubs and their fnancial bottom line a huge break for when the new owners go out this winter to revamp their team.
Come on y’all – I know this deal is difficult to find fault with, but let’s not go too far into the realms of fantasy looking for crap to gripe about.
DB Cooper
August 18th, 2010
5:00 pm
I prefer, “Win one for the Skipper…and the Chipper!” as a slogan
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
5:00 pm
“but it wasn’t a good trade back then, with Chipper still here and Glaus in question………”
Chipper was still in his doldrums (just about to break out), and Glaus was stinking up the place like a tire fire for well into the beginning of a second month. The Braves had somehow crafted a 6.5 game lead that was whittled down due to poor middle of the order production.
Because I saw it sooner than most/many doesn’t make me wrong.
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
5:01 pm
Glen W: another one of the naysayers!!!
C’mon, show some class, dude.
carl
August 18th, 2010
5:02 pm
yes P-town brave, Canizares is a AAAA player based on 20 at bats last year….
Or is it because he’s a 30 year old in AAA? This is his fourth year in the minors, its not like he’s been a lifelong minor leaguer.
Dumbfound
August 18th, 2010
5:02 pm
I’m sorry, I speaking to MiaBeach Fan, It was you and I that were pitching that the Braves should get Lee before the July trade deadline !
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:02 pm
C’mon, show some class, dude.
What are you talking about?
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
5:03 pm
Miami Beach
Hey, don’t push your luck……I won’t go back on my apology though!
But I reserve the right to rip into you for future posts, OK.
jason
August 18th, 2010
5:03 pm
We are definnetly going to see the yankees in the world series. rematch of 1996. Hahaha i love it. But i think we should incluse rick in this trade. sending him mcclouth and kk for him and a 2nd rounder
UKUGA
August 18th, 2010
5:04 pm
Lew:
Good post at 4:58
Throw in Lee’s bulging disk and you have a near perfect post.
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
5:05 pm
Wayne: HAVE AT IT, BIG GUY!!! LOL…
tony austin
August 18th, 2010
5:05 pm
Cubs v Padres in top of the 9th now, wouldn’t doubt if there was an announcement right after the game.
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
5:05 pm
4:02pm: The Braves expect to announce a deal soon, according to Mark Bradley of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
VaBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
5:05 pm
I hope this trade goes threw. Lee is a huge upgrade over Glaus. Even if there both struggling you will recieve better AB’s from Lee and get better D.
Wonder who there giving up tho….
Patrick
August 18th, 2010
5:06 pm
Yep,
DOB just posted on Twitter that Frank Wren and Bruce Manno just went into Cox’s office for a meeting. He said “Deal is Imminent”
JRW7
August 18th, 2010
5:06 pm
NO, Don’t want to give up good prospects for a 40 game rent on DL, who has a bad back.
braveslifer
August 18th, 2010
5:07 pm
MiaBchBravesFan- You have certainly been giving yourself an awful lot of credit for calling the Derrek Lee trade over a month ago. I know how it feels I called us getting Farnsworth (I had him coming here with Guillen though). Good prediction but if you think about it how hard is it to evaluate your teams roster and find a hole then look at other teams rosters that are out of the contention and find a player that is pretty good and not owed a ton of money? Then you have yourself a prediction…
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:07 pm
MiaBchBravesFan,
I’m not going to look it up, but what I think I said about Lee was that we should not and will not give up a top prospect to get him. I was never against bringing him in. I think you were all in favor of trading good prospects to get him.
I always said that he would obviously outplay Glaus based upon Glaus’ injuries and the last morth or two of track record.
And to declare yourself right? If that makes you feel better, go for it. But I actually think I am more correct because I said if we could get him for nothing that I’d be fine for it. Not that I’m going to go patting myself on the back oe anything.
John in NY
August 18th, 2010
5:08 pm
Lew – I am all for the Braves getting Lee. I think he’d be a much wanted/needed boost to the lineup. And for a team making a playoff run, a bat and glove like this is necessary. And he wants to be in the Braves playoff/pennant chase. Plus he is a Phillies masher, and added bonus. It is easy to say to everyone to stop being nit-picky but that won’t happen. If you want the Braves to go to the playoffs, you make this deal.
Billy Brown
August 18th, 2010
5:08 pm
When is this deal happening?
Patrick
August 18th, 2010
5:09 pm
DOB, and the Mark’s all have posted on Twitter within the past hour that the Lee deal will get done and that it will be done today
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
5:09 pm
i wonder if DOB will break the Lee trade first? Oh wait, the only noteworthy move DOB has scooped would be that Griffey Jr. pick up. Here is to day late and a dollar short dave. Booo
Yet another idiot. No wonder Dave gets pissed.
Jay Dizzle
August 18th, 2010
5:10 pm
why do i feel like this deal will fall through
cbweathermaneeeee
August 18th, 2010
5:10 pm
Guys, it’s probably Carroll handling Twitter today, as DOB is
tryingfailing to rest before the key roadtrip…Patrick
August 18th, 2010
5:10 pm
The latest from DOB:
Word now , tho unofficial, is Derrek Lee will hold a press conference after the Cubs game
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
5:11 pm
C’mon Glen. Let’s let him have his day in the sun!
He knows he was only partially right anyway……..
dogshasnobrekky
August 18th, 2010
5:11 pm
Mitchie-san
August 18th, 2010
3:43 pm
Chipper can hit em with one of his crutches!
I chortled..
The Mike Remlinger story from 82ndAirborne is so good, met him a few times in Chicago as my ex used to date him, he told us a few classic maddog stories that cracked me up !
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:11 pm
why do i feel like this deal will fall through
Wouldn’t you want it to fall through if the treatment hasn’t helped his back at all?
tony austin
August 18th, 2010
5:12 pm
Snotboogie – just someone looking for attention IMO.
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
5:12 pm
Couch Tater
August 18th, 2010
4:55 pm
That led me to this, damn……. Thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaGF6WPuSpM
cbweathermaneeeee
August 18th, 2010
5:13 pm
although, that last tweet about the cubs broadcast is probably DOB from home…
They just said on the air of the Cubs game that Derrek Lee would hold a press conference after their afternoon game with the Padres
less than 10 seconds ago via TweetDeck
tiger297
August 18th, 2010
5:13 pm
brekky
things getting better up there for you?
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
5:13 pm
XM is reporting the press conference after the Cubs game today.
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
5:13 pm
Mark says it’s mid-level prospects…..What would a mid-level prospect be?
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:15 pm
Mark says it’s mid-level prospects…..What would a mid-level prospect be?
My employer would probably describe me as a mid-level prospect.
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
5:15 pm
Glen W: “I think you were all in favor of trading good prospects to get him.”
“I think???” While the rest of the blog was shooting for pie in the sky, my ENTIRE premise for trading for D Lee was the fact that all factors – if he accepted a trade to Atlanta – pointed towards an inexpensive trade option. At the time, Lee had a sub-.250 BA and (for him) low power numbers, Whatever the Braves give up now, they would’ve given up the same thing – OR LESS – back in July, because of ALL the factors involved: you know them well.
To say that I was willing to give up the earth and sky for D. Lee back in early July is just a plain lie on your part. The D. Lee trade at that time was a genuine buy-low proposition that would’ve benefitted the Braves for the past month. If you can find the blog entry where I proposed specific prospects, hell, for that matters anyone, for Lee, please find it.
Or, you are just wrong and have a beef with my correctitude, dude.
tiger297
August 18th, 2010
5:15 pm
Glen…must be nice to be young…don’t think my employer describes me as a prospect anymore
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:16 pm
I’ going with Mycal Jones. What do you think, Nolee?
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:17 pm
Glen…must be nice to be young
I’m not that young, almost 40. I was just making a joke.
Lew
August 18th, 2010
5:17 pm
A mid level prospect would likely be an A or AA player who isn’t considered Teheran, Del Gado, Vizcaino or anyone vaguely similar.
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
5:18 pm
So DLee will have his presser in Chitown in about a 1/2 hr or so once the Cubs finish another loss…
They’re currently starting the bottom of the 9th
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
5:18 pm
I’ going with Mycal Jones.
Doubt they’d want a SS after Starlin Castro.
Probably 1 pitcher and a position player.How about that?
Lew
August 18th, 2010
5:18 pm
GlenW-It’s all relative – to me, almost 40 is young.
Ease® in Woodstock
August 18th, 2010
5:19 pm
Hmmmm, I seem to recall another who used to post that really loved his props for predictions. Quite untasteful that chap was…
tony austin
August 18th, 2010
5:20 pm
Cubs v Padres over, announcement?
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
5:20 pm
Glen
Youth is a relative thing. To me, you are DAMNED young! To nolie, CB, Bat and Lew, I am a kid!
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
5:21 pm
Derrek Lee’s tenure with the Cubs is officially OVER!
tiger297
August 18th, 2010
5:21 pm
don’t forget to McFann he is really old
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
5:21 pm
To nolie, CB, Bat and Lew, I am a kid!
Wait – Bat is from that generation?
I wouldnt have guessed at all.
mike jones
August 18th, 2010
5:21 pm
I’m not saying glaus isn’t trying his best. His best just isn’t going to get us deep into the playoffs. He’s a big dude who needs to rest his knees. I think we will all be happier with lee at first and Glaus on the DL getting healthy.
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
5:21 pm
Lew
Didn’t see your post, but had to put in a jab or two…..couldn’t resist.
Lew
August 18th, 2010
5:22 pm
I’m almost 60 and I’m not even close to being the oldest here in DOBLand.
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:22 pm
MiaBchBravesFan,
Dude, calm down. Yes, I said “I think” because I am not sure. I’m not wrong, I just mis-remembered it. Actually, I just assumed that if you raised it so enthusiastically as a possibility that you must of thought it was worth giving up something to get him.
But I have no idea why you think I was in the other camp. I was open to tha Braves getting anyone for 1B or CF that could produce at any nominal level that did not cost us a good prospect. Even better if they bat right-handed and have any power at all.
The only things that I’ve been saying along that would not happen are Aramis Ramirez, Chris Young, etc. Anyone that came along with future contract obligations.
Ease® in Woodstock
August 18th, 2010
5:22 pm
Recall one time he called the exact score, yes the exact score of a Cowgirls game (who could believe it?)…that was one prop hungry SOB…
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
5:23 pm
Wainwright loses his 7th today…
There’s another opening for Huddy…
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
5:23 pm
4:22pm: The Braves and Cubs appear to be in the final stages of the deal and multiple sources seem confident that the teams will complete the trade within two hours, according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman.
GTSteve
August 18th, 2010
5:23 pm
“I’m not that young, almost 40. I was just making a joke.”
And it was a damn good one Glen
Bravesfan4life
August 18th, 2010
5:23 pm
I have a feeling its going to be P Erik Cordier for Lee. I hope its not.
Rodney Derrick
August 18th, 2010
5:24 pm
MLB says official, and minor league pitchers
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
5:24 pm
Ease®, You’re now registered nice!
PDOG
August 18th, 2010
5:25 pm
Watching MLB and they just reported that it is a done deal Lee for 2 pitching prospects. Hold your breath.
tiger297
August 18th, 2010
5:25 pm
Glen…I was simply following up on your joke with my own…guess mine must have fallen flat
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:26 pm
Wayne/Lew – it is all relative. But I have a fine appreciation for the experience and knowledge one develops over the course of time.
Lew
August 18th, 2010
5:26 pm
Prospects being a somewhat generic term. It won’t be anyone Wren has claimed wouldn’t be traded. Pitching is one area wee have covred in spades.
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
5:26 pm
Rosenthal is saying THREE pitching prospects…
PDOG
August 18th, 2010
5:26 pm
Wouldn’t mind if it was Lopez and Masters
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
5:27 pm
Ha – good to know its midlevel pitching prospects. We are fairly deep in that. No position players , even mid level are affordable for us right now.
tony austin
August 18th, 2010
5:27 pm
MLBTR is saying 3 pitching prospects.
Captain Clarence Oveur
August 18th, 2010
5:27 pm
From Ken Rosenthal via Twitter:
Deal done: Lee to #Braves for three pitching prospects. #Cubs #MLB
N8
August 18th, 2010
5:27 pm
Just giving you crap DOB (but you already knew that).
You obviously love what you do, otherwise you’d just stop bloging with the peeps once you’ve posted the blog. Perhaps occasionally answering a valid question.
Am I jealous that your job allows you be around baseball all the time (or most of the time)? Absolutely. Just like I’m jealous of my ex-bandmate that is the editor for Vintage Guitar magazine when he emails me to let me know that he just got off the phone with Joe Walsh, Billy Gibbons or Ace Frehley for an interview for the mag.
But like the two of you, I didn’t go to school to write for a newspaper or a magazine.
I’m also not stupid enough to realize that even if you love your job, it doesn’t get on your nerves once in a while. It happens.
I love playing guitar and jamming with my wannabe bands. I don’t get paid much for it and put WAY too much effort and manual labor humping gear along with spending too many days on snowy, icy upper-midwest interstates and highways. But that’s the price you pay for the 3-4 hours of happiness on stage.
Similarily, I imagine that the “fun” portion of your work day is the actual baseball game. Like giggin’ with a band, NOBODY sees the rest of the work that goes into it. I still have family members that give me crap for making “over $50 bucks an hour” playing in a band, for clearing 400-500 bucks for a two day weekend. Because they assume that the 8 hours on stage is the only work we do.
No consideration for writing, practicing (not to mention 25+ years of working my ass off to play guitar), fixing gear, driving, setting up, tearing down, making phone calls to book gigs, etc…. etc….
Nobody’s job is EVER as easy as it seems on the surface.
I once had a buddy that did camera repair and his prices were very high because he was the only local guy doing it. Some customer one day ripped him a new one for charging him $75.00 to simply turn a screw.
To which my buddy responded….“yeah… but I know which screw to turn”
Anyhow… off to shoot photos. Enjoy the game everybody.
Lew
August 18th, 2010
5:27 pm
GlenW=The real problem is the knowledge and experience one forgets over time.
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:28 pm
2 pitchers, huh? I’ll guess one is Chris Masters.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
5:28 pm
Three prospects? better be really crappy spects!
GTSteve
August 18th, 2010
5:28 pm
3 pitching prospects…hopefully nobody I have ever heard of
tony austin
August 18th, 2010
5:28 pm
3!! For a month and a half of DLee. The Cubs better be picking up >90% of his remaining salary.
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
5:28 pm
I’m going to hate to see guys like Scott Proctor and James Parr go…..
John in NY
August 18th, 2010
5:28 pm
is Mannywood next? Just kidding don’t see the Braves taking another 5 mil in salary
Captain Clarence Oveur
August 18th, 2010
5:29 pm
More Rosenthal:
Three young pitchers to #Cubs: RH Robinson Lopez, RH Tyrelle Harris, LH Jeffrey Lorick. #Braves #MLB
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:29 pm
I’ll add Robinson Lopez to that list.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 18th, 2010
5:29 pm
It’s official
#Cubs will get 3 minor-league pitchers from #Braves for Derrek Lee — RHP Robinson Lopez, RHP Tyrelle Harris & LHP Jeffrey Lorick
J-Hey the Hero
August 18th, 2010
5:29 pm
P-Town
Where are you getting that this trade is done?
CB
August 18th, 2010
5:29 pm
Wait a minute now…. did somebody call me old (6)
BravoMan
August 18th, 2010
5:29 pm
3 guys I’ve never heard of. I’m watching the conference
Crime Dog
August 18th, 2010
5:30 pm
RT @Ken_Rosenthal: Three young pitchers to #Cubs: RH Robinson Lopez, RH Tyrelle Harris, LH Jeffrey Lorick. #Braves #MLB
Captain Clarence Oveur
August 18th, 2010
5:30 pm
Cubs are sending cash to the Braves.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 18th, 2010
5:30 pm
Give me a break with those complaining – as if you know who these “prospects” are…
Jesus…get real
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
5:30 pm
Glen W: “The only things that I’ve been saying along that would not happen are Aramis Ramirez, Chris Young, etc. Anyone that came along with future contract obligations.”
My points exactly! In his walk year, and doing poorly at the time, Lee was ripe for the picking. If the Braves would’ve pulled the trigger at the All Star break, they’d be 5 to 7 games up on the Phils right now. Everything at the time pointed towards the Braves making that move. Bobby thought that, because of his April faith turning into May success, lightning would strike twice with Glaus getting better.
Sometimes, I am smarter than Bobby. A post-PEDS body with a bad knee never recovers in its mid-30’s. Time was wasted.
CB
August 18th, 2010
5:30 pm
Well,screwed up again.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 18th, 2010
5:30 pm
It’s all over twitter – deal is official
Lew
August 18th, 2010
5:31 pm
Doesn’t sound expensive to me. Never heard of any of them – likely only richbrave has – or maybe a scout or two.
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:31 pm
And if thee is a third one, I’ll go with Cory Rasmus.
Or Lorick.
Bravesfan4life
August 18th, 2010
5:31 pm
How did Ken get deal info more quicker than our on Braves writer DOB and Mark?
Braint
August 18th, 2010
5:32 pm
N8 = Norma Rae
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
5:32 pm
The Cubs get right-hander Robinson Lopez, right-hander Tyrelle Harris and left-hander Jeffrey Lorick and the Braves get cash, according to Rosenthal.
Never heard anything about any of them….Yes
GTSteve
August 18th, 2010
5:32 pm
Good trade
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
5:32 pm
Youth is a relative thing. To me, you are DAMNED young! To nolie, CB, Bat and Lew, I am a kid! _ Wayne in Utah
Hold on a minute there old timer, well respecting my elders I should say Mr. Old Timer.
Lew
August 18th, 2010
5:32 pm
Of course, sometime in eight or ten years, one of them will come upo and have a great month or two and bloggers will lament their passing from the land of the tomahawk, bitching =, moanoing and groaning all the whle.
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
5:32 pm
OUCH…
Robinson Lopez was one of the prospects….
Jeff321
August 18th, 2010
5:32 pm
Glausy on the benchy while Mr. Lee plays a little first? I’m down with that.
And I’m sure Mac will appreciate pitchers being able to attempt pick offs without our first baseman missing the ball.
GTSteve
August 18th, 2010
5:33 pm
“Cubs are sending cash to the Braves.”
I wish they would send me some
Colin
August 18th, 2010
5:33 pm
I see no prospects there that say I will turn into winner..but D Lee is a winner.
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
5:33 pm
Rosenthal:
Three young pitchers to Cubs: RH Robinson Lopez, RH Tyrelle Harris, LH Jeffrey Lorick. Braves-MLB
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HELL, I’LL THROW IN A SIX PACK OF BILLY BEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michael B
August 18th, 2010
5:33 pm
Braves also got cash in the deal…I wonder how much?
GboroBravo
August 18th, 2010
5:34 pm
4:25pm: The Braves acquire Lee for three pitching prospects, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter). Chicago gets get right-hander Robinson Lopez, right-hander Tyrelle Harris and left-hander Jeffrey Lorick according to the Cubs, who will send the Braves money in the deal.
refreshed
August 18th, 2010
5:34 pm
The Cubs get right-hander Robinson Lopez, right-hander Tyrelle Harris and left-hander Jeffrey Lorick according to the Cubs, who will send the Braves money in the deal.
According to MLBTR
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:34 pm
If the Braves would’ve pulled the trigger at the All Star break, they’d be 5 to 7 games up on the Phils right now.
There is no doubt he would have cost more to get him then. I know the Cubs would have saved more money, but that was before other teams made other moves which reduced the number of potential trade partners for the Cubs.
I give FW credit for holding out until the price was right.
Mitchie-san
August 18th, 2010
5:34 pm
Whew!
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
5:34 pm
Robinson Lopez is the main loss there. He was a decent prospect for sure. I think Lorrick and Harris were midling prospects.
But for sure, some folks will pooh pooh this deal.
Great trade!
Bobby Hill
August 18th, 2010
5:34 pm
I guess we can all exhale now.
John in NY
August 18th, 2010
5:34 pm
4:25pm: The Braves acquire Lee for three pitching prospects, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter). The Cubs get right-hander Robinson Lopez, right-hander Tyrelle Harris and left-hander Jeffrey Lorick according to the Cubs, who will send the Braves money in the deal.
So now everyone can stop going off the deep about top prospects. There is one thing we have seen from Wren, he is not dealing players who he feels will help the team really soon.
Memphis
August 18th, 2010
5:34 pm
Great Trade.
the bravery
August 18th, 2010
5:34 pm
robinson lopez. tyrelle harris, and jeffrey locke is who they got. we get lee and some money
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
5:34 pm
Listening to Jim Hendry sounds like he may cry…
But says he went to Derrek and said he talked to him Sunday night and into Monday and said he’s very happy for Derrek and that Derrek had decided by Monday afternoon that he wanted to go to Atlanta…
They didn’t discuss any names at all until last night as it was ultimately just that he wanted to give Derrek a chance to win and give him the option of coming to Atlanta.
Michael B
August 18th, 2010
5:35 pm
How young is too young? Just curious.
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
5:35 pm
P-Town Brave: dude, I’ll go to the street right now and find you 10 Robinson Lopez’s for a dollar!!!
Will
August 18th, 2010
5:35 pm
This was a very good trade, period!
semibalcoach
August 18th, 2010
5:35 pm
y’all are idiots…complain about non trade and now wren makes a deal and you complain about 3 guys you never heard of
the bravery
August 18th, 2010
5:35 pm
wow my bad on the lateness haha
David O'Brien
August 18th, 2010
5:35 pm
I’m sure Carroll’s in clubhouse getting info, can’t be at her computer to update you all. Here’s release the Braves sent out a while ago:
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs announced today that the two clubs completed a four-player trade. The Braves have acquired first baseman Derrek Lee and cash considerations from the Cubs in exchange for minor-league pitchers Tyrelle Harris (RHP), Robinson Lopez (RHP) and Jeffrey Lorick (LHP). Lee is expected to join the Braves on Friday, when the Club travels to Chicago to open a three-game series at Wrigley Field. He will wear uniform #27.
A three-time Gold Glove winner and two-time All-Star, Lee is in his 14th Major League season and owns a .282 career batting average with 309 home runs and 995 RBIs in 1,790 games. In 109 games for the Cubs this season he hit .251 with 16 home runs and 56 RBIs. Lee is batting .313 with six home runs and 20 RBIs in 24 games since the All-Star break, including .306 with four homers and eight RBIs in 10 games in August. He had four homers in a three-game weekend series at St. Louis, August 13-15.
The 34-year-old Lee finished ninth in voting for the National League’s Most Valuable Player Award last season, when he hit .306 with 35 homers and 111 RBIs. In 2005, he finished third in the league’s MVP voting and won the Silver Slugger Award when he led the circuit with a .335 batting average and scored 120 runs with 46 home runs, 99 extra-base hits and 107 RBIs.
The 6-foot-5, 245-pound Lee spent one season with the San Diego Padres (1997), six seasons with the Florida Marlins (1998-2003) and nearly seven seasons with the Cubs (2004-2010). He was a first-round draft pick (14th overall) by the Padres in 1993, and in 2003, he helped the Marlins win a World Series Championship over the New York Yankees.
PDOG
August 18th, 2010
5:35 pm
I don’t like giving up Harris, Lopez has been rated high but has done very little this year, Lorick I don’t know, you sure it isn’t Locke?
VaBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
5:35 pm
With so much pitching talent in the minors trading some guys we never heard of for a new 1B is a great deal.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
5:35 pm
this trade could have not been done anymore beautifully unless we got him for Chip Caray.
Bobby Hill
August 18th, 2010
5:35 pm
Would Wren have made this move if Chipper hadn’t gotten hurt?
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:36 pm
Doesn’t sound expensive to me. Never heard of any of them – likely only richbrave has – or maybe a scout or two.
Hey I predicted Lopez… and Lorick as a possibility. I hadn’t seen the deal when I threw Lorick’s name in there.. honestly. But I’m not going to go off on a MIA-like celebration.
dpelfrey
August 18th, 2010
5:36 pm
Won’t say I’m upset over any of those three pitchers. Tyrelle Harris might be decent, but I don’t think any of them are imminent major leaguers.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
5:36 pm
Of the 3 only Lopez, is a future stud! Harris has a nice era, but struggles mightily with his command for a power pitching lefty!
sidslidkid
August 18th, 2010
5:36 pm
You gotta give Frank Wren credit for being able to pull something like this off. Very impressive… hope it pans out.
Michael B
August 18th, 2010
5:36 pm
D.Lee is a big right handed bat. Nice to finally have one
Mitchie-san
August 18th, 2010
5:36 pm
Oh, its Jeff Locke?
Bobbeeee's Cox
August 18th, 2010
5:36 pm
Robinson Lopez? Haven’t heard of him. Even if he’s the next Wainwright, if we get to the Fall Classic, it’s worth it. Heck, even if we make it to the playoffs, it’s worth it.
You do realized we have like 4 more pitching prospects ahead of Lopez, right? And, Medlen.
Bobbeeee's Cox
August 18th, 2010
5:37 pm
Awesome trade.
John in NY
August 18th, 2010
5:37 pm
Wren is anti-Schuerholz. JS was what the Braves needed at the time, and Wren is what the Braves need now. The farm system looks waaaaay better than it did while JS was running the show.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
5:37 pm
so maybe, just maybe Wren knows what he is doing.
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
5:37 pm
Glen W: you must be a Taurus because you can’t stand to be wrong. Stubborn, dude, just stubborn.
BravoMan
August 18th, 2010
5:37 pm
Good trade. Hello postseason. We were already going there without him, but if Lee stays hot we’re going to be in excellent shape.
Josh
August 18th, 2010
5:37 pm
Choptober time!
masivatack
August 18th, 2010
5:38 pm
I heard we were giving up Freeman, Teheran, Delgado, and the entire Mississippi Braves team.. Too much?
carl
August 18th, 2010
5:38 pm
terrible trade for 40 days of Lee
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
5:38 pm
GT Steve
I could use a little cash myself…..
Bat
Have I been reading you wrong. Thought you were an old sage, instead of a young smart azz!
glove51
August 18th, 2010
5:38 pm
Robinson Lopez is one of our better pitching prospects. As a starter probably just behind Teheran, Minor, Delgado, Vizcaino, and maybe Beachy now and possibly behind Hoover.
The other two are REALLY young.
rammerjammer
August 18th, 2010
5:38 pm
Lee is five RBI shy of 1,000.
Eric In Albany N.Y.
August 18th, 2010
5:39 pm
Enter your comments here
Bravesfan4life
August 18th, 2010
5:39 pm
Lopez is only true prospect who was ranked 18 best prospect in braves organization for 2010 by minor league baseball. His report: Grade C+: Good rookie ball arm, a long way from being ready but worth watching. Therefore I said this is a good deal since we are also getting cash.
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2009/10/25/1100362/atlanta-braves-top-20-prospects
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
5:39 pm
Wow – 3 pitchers who arent in our usual mentions an we get money back.
Awesome deal. I’m very excited by what Wren has managed to do while giving up so little.If po
If people complain about who we gave up, I really dont understand why.
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:39 pm
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=t432&t=p_pbp&pid=571900
Lorick has had a decent year… definitely a fringe bullpen propsect. Would probably not be on anyone’s radar except that he is LH. I’d say he turns out to be a John Foster-type. LH RP that taxis between AAA and ML as needed due to injuries, etc.
Ya Know
August 18th, 2010
5:39 pm
carl is an idiot
Doug
August 18th, 2010
5:40 pm
I don’t think we will miss any of the three, but the Cubs got more than I thought they would. Braves may not be paying very much of Lee’s salary. Sounds like a good deal both ways.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
5:40 pm
prospects are just that prospects, they may be good..but 98 percent flop.
TheBRILLIANT&OMNISCIENTMiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
5:41 pm
I deserve a name change. Today is a GREAT day to be me!
dpelfrey
August 18th, 2010
5:41 pm
It’s Lorick, not Locke. We sent Locke to Pittsburgh last year in the LaRoche trade. Wren has an aversion to prospects that can spell a dirty work the letters in their name.
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
5:41 pm
Friday in Chicago, how weird….
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
5:41 pm
Oh! Geez! here come the Dummies! Lee is just what the Braves need, and now we get more b*tchin! Wren is damned if he does, and damned if he don’t! Lee making me smile!
PDOG
August 18th, 2010
5:41 pm
If Lee can stay healthy the rest of the year great trade. Lopez was rated high but I liked Harris better.
feeanch
August 18th, 2010
5:41 pm
GIddyup! I might have to buy a prorated season package to ensure I get playoff tix now…I like this trade. A LOT!
Ya Know
August 18th, 2010
5:42 pm
MLB talking about it.
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:42 pm
Glen W: you must be a Taurus because you can’t stand to be wrong. Stubborn, dude, just stubborn.
A. I wasn’t wrong on Lee. I said it would be fine if we didn’t give up any real prospects.
B. You don’t know me at all. I am especially skilled at laughing at myself, making fun of myself, etc.
C. I’m not a Taurus. I look more like PT Cruiser.
shmoe
August 18th, 2010
5:42 pm
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dpelfrey
August 18th, 2010
5:42 pm
I meant dirty word in 5:41 post. I ruined that joke.
JBoog1285
August 18th, 2010
5:42 pm
dpelfrey
Sent Locke to Pitt in the McLouth trade actually.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 18th, 2010
5:42 pm
Welcome to the NL East party Derrek Lee…Please step inside the elevator – we’ll take you to the top floor.
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
5:42 pm
If Lee plays well he’ll become a type A player, and if the Braves offer him arbitration, they get 2 draft picks.
carl
August 18th, 2010
5:43 pm
Ya know , watch DLee go on the DL in september and make it 3 prospects for 20 days of Lee
Whatever happened to the “its just going to be 2 players or a player to be named later”….this reeks of desperation
This is going to work out great since the braves probably miss the playoffs anyway
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
5:44 pm
RH Robinson Lopez, 19 year old rated in the organizations top 20. He’s player 2 seasons he has a 6-9 record 3.31 era mostly used as a SP.
RH Tyrelle Harris 24 year old 19th round pick he has 2 seasons in minors he has a 3-2 record with a 2.42 era mostly used as a relief pitcher
LH Jeffrey Lorick. 23 year old 20th round pick he has 2 seasons in the minors he has a 5-7 record with a 2.95 era mostly used as a relief pitcher.
Good Trade IMO!
Steve McP
August 18th, 2010
5:44 pm
Cash considerations as well? So this is not a salary dump by the Cubs.
Patrick
August 18th, 2010
5:44 pm
The biggest waiver trade goes down for the year and ESPN has a picture of Robinson Cano and the Yankees on their MLB front page.
Typical…
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
5:44 pm
<—–TheBRILLIANT&OMNISCIENT!!! D. Lee will be the second coming of Fred McGriff, version HOT!.0!!!
Anybody want to set a Ted pressbox on fire tonight???
FEAR
August 18th, 2010
5:44 pm
doesn’t look like we gave up too much. Hopefully Lee keeps playing like he has recently
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
5:44 pm
carl
August 18th, 2010
5:43 pm
Ya know , watch DLee go on the DL in september and make it 3 prospects for 20 days of Lee
Whatever happened to the “its just going to be 2 players or a player to be named later”….this reeks of desperation
This is going to work out great since the braves probably miss the playoffs anyway
Phillies fan??? or just don’t get it?
Braves One
August 18th, 2010
5:44 pm
D-Lee playing Friday against his old team…interesting…wearing #27…
carl
August 18th, 2010
5:44 pm
Tomas, NO WAY they offer him arbitration, so just forget about it
They aren’t going to risk getting stuck with his 10million+ price tag with Freeman ready
Just forget about it
shmoe
August 18th, 2010
5:44 pm
carl
http://www.philly.com
go back to your hole.
Rodney Derrick
August 18th, 2010
5:45 pm
Robinson Lopez was the real prize (price) in all likelihood. Capitol Avenue Club blogger had him rated number 5 Braves prospect even though he was just in GCL, which means he is several years from the show.
Still great trade to make considering all factors
John
August 18th, 2010
5:45 pm
We all owe Troy Glaus a large degree of respect. He carried us for nearly 2 months playing way over his career stats and was a relative bargain for us.
His D at first has not hurt us and in fact his ability to stretch for balls has gotten a lot of outs.
You never have heard him complain, just try and do his job on clearly hurting legs.
Lee is a clear improvement and Troy well and rested is capable of a lot as we saw this year so lets ease up on the Glaus bashing.
The most exciting thing about the Braves 2010 is that all 25 guys are contributing and every day they are all out there scrapping and playing hard. Troy has made more than his share of contributions and will add more on the road to the World Championship.
Ankiel is clearly capable of more offensively but his defense and gun are impressive and McLouth will not go to the post season with this team with his anemic AAA play.
Hats off to Frank Wren for pulling this deal off for 3 names I have never seen on the top prospect list from our impressive farm system.
Go Braves!! Who will be the hero tonite??
Frankie Wren
August 18th, 2010
5:45 pm
Good trade for both teams, makes sense all the way around. I am excited about RH hitter but his defense is sooooo good. Going to help us in so many ways.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 18th, 2010
5:45 pm
THIS FROM MARK BRADLEY
Troy Glaus to go on DL. Then will report to Gwinnett to play some third base.
.588
August 18th, 2010
5:45 pm
Just heard da news.
Derrick Lee is a “professional” first baseman. He’s starting to heat up too.
Welcome to your first-place ballclub Derrick!
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
5:45 pm
My bad on Tyrelle, righty not lefty!
carl
August 18th, 2010
5:45 pm
That last bit was sarcasm, JoeBrave
MiaBchBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
5:46 pm
Glen W: Touche’, sir! Very clever. LOL.
FEAR
August 18th, 2010
5:47 pm
Patrick – The Braves could create a time machine and bring Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner(in their prime) on to the 2010 team and it would be a 4th rate story on ESPN.
PDOG
August 18th, 2010
5:47 pm
Can you say Crime dog. This reminds me of when the Braves got the Crime Dog. Can only hope
Braves One
August 18th, 2010
5:47 pm
Altogether now … THANK YOU UNCLE FRANK !!!
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
5:48 pm
Carl don’t be so pesimistic. Think it like this, it gives the Braves a much better team defensively and offensively. And it really gives the Braves a huge shot at the world series.
BravesQueen (aka Dee)
August 18th, 2010
5:48 pm
I have to say….I like it a lot!!
Finally Glaus can get the rest his knees deserve.
carl
August 18th, 2010
5:48 pm
Yes, I am a troll, I the one who knows more about the braves farm system and what we gave up than 95% of you shmucks out there is a troll.
Whatever, screw you bandwagon fans and idiots and make believe that this move is going to work out
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:48 pm
So how would you feel if you were a young pitcher being traded form the Braves organization (great track record for developing pitchers) to the Cubs (not quite a great track record for developing pitchers)?
That’s the part of the game that must be really hard for young players. It’s only his future that’s at stake.
.588
August 18th, 2010
5:49 pm
Get some rest Troy, you deserve and need it. If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t be where we’re at right now. We’ll hold the fort down till you feel good enough to get back.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
5:49 pm
Nova Scotia Steve
August 18th, 2010
5:45 pm
THIS FROM MARK BRADLEY
Troy Glaus to go on DL. Then will report to Gwinnett to play some third base.
I wouldn’t bet on Bradley too much, Glaus can’t cover squat with a shovel, let alone play 3B. Bradley is usually wrong, most likely doing his best DOB shadow imitation, trying to get blog hits.
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
5:49 pm
Let’s don’t jinx Lee and call him a “professional” hitter, OK!
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
5:49 pm
NS Steve-
If you haven’t figured out, Bradley has been screwing with everyone about Glaus playing 3b…
Read all of his updates…
He’s just messing with your head buddy…
BravesQueen (aka Dee)
August 18th, 2010
5:49 pm
PDOG — It reminded me of when they got Crime Dog too! Lee will even be wearing McGriff’s number! This has World Champions written all over it! Thank you Frankie!!
glove51
August 18th, 2010
5:49 pm
Since I didn’t clarify before: I think this is a slam dunk of a trade. Why wouldn’t you do it?
JBoog1285
August 18th, 2010
5:49 pm
Wow … Frank Wren just said Glaus to the DL, will rest for a week and then go to Gwinnett to play THIRD BASE!!!! Back up Sept. 1st.
GTSteve
August 18th, 2010
5:50 pm
@Fear, and some bloggers still wouldn’t be happy
Nova Scotia Steve
August 18th, 2010
5:50 pm
JoeBrave – Bradley is at the press conference with Frank Wren – Going on as we speak.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
5:50 pm
Lee will be fine, not to worry!
TennesseePaul
August 18th, 2010
5:50 pm
Robinson Lopez and Tyrelle Harris and left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Lorick!!!!???
Well crap. There goes the future of the Atlanta Braves. Might as well move the team to Mexico City and forget about ‘em.
FEAR
August 18th, 2010
5:50 pm
GTSteve – hahaha. very true.
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
5:51 pm
Have I been reading you wrong. Thought you were an old sage, instead of a young smart azz! _ Wayne
Old sage, no ……… smart azz, well I prefer to think of it has having a sardonic wit. But really, I’m a couple or so years younger than you, if memory serves.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
5:51 pm
Where is the conference radio or televised? I can’t find it
MattyRoss
August 18th, 2010
5:51 pm
JBoog…are you serious?
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
5:51 pm
carl
Can you tell anything about these prospects without looking at a stat sheet. Can you even say which of them was a RHP and which of them LHP from memory? These prospects were never mentioned as any of our top runs prospects and might not turn into anything good. Yet you complain. Remarkable idiot.Do you want Lee to be injured and not push us into the playoffs? If not, shut up and enjoy the ride.
JBoog1285
August 18th, 2010
5:51 pm
Yes Matty I am. Can’t believe it, but he just said it. Shows how much we bloggers know.
Patrick
August 18th, 2010
5:52 pm
Matty
Yep, he is. Bradley posted that on Twitter too
.588
August 18th, 2010
5:53 pm
Hope you guys n’ gals will pull for my Warner Robins LLWS girls tonight against the California team. We’re trying to defend our World Championship.
ESPN2 at 7:00.
The remote will get a workout tonight.
mike jones
August 18th, 2010
5:53 pm
Does anyone know anything about the three prospects we gave up?
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
5:54 pm
No way Glaus plays 3rd, his leg will break off at the knee and impale him!
tdmorgan
August 18th, 2010
5:54 pm
PTBNL is because of MLB rules. They make a team wait to trade a player that they just signed to a Minor League contract, I believe it is for 6 months. The player is already agreed upon by the teams, just not announced.
BravoMan
August 18th, 2010
5:54 pm
It’s the truth about Glaus. Just watched a clip of Wren saying it on one of my twitter followers. He’ll play 3rd in AAA then come up September 1st.
Gone Viral
August 18th, 2010
5:54 pm
“make believe that this move is going to work out”
Done!
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
5:54 pm
Can’t see it unless Infante takes over CF.
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:54 pm
If Troy takes a DL stint then goes to AAA to get reacquainted with 3B. I’m not sure its going to work. But wow, what an example of a team guy!
Braint
August 18th, 2010
5:55 pm
I agree with John (5:45). Glaus did everything he could and carried us when we needed it most.
If you would have told me at the beggining of the year that Glaus would lead the team in RBI, 2nd in HR (not counting AGon’s in Toronto) and we’d be in 1st place on August 16th — I would have told you what a genius FW was. Now Glaus needs the rest for the stretch run off the bench so FW went out and got a big bat in Lee. Well done FW!
C's
August 18th, 2010
5:55 pm
Yeah, Glaus is going to AAA to play 3B just like Glavine went to AAA to prepare for the stretch run last year. Ain’t happening…..
Mitchie-san
August 18th, 2010
5:55 pm
I cant wait to watch the game Friday! How many times has a traded player debuted aganst his old team at home?
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
5:55 pm
Dang I’m stoked!
McFann will be happy now, as Mac can settle into the #5 slot.
Back later folks. Heck, if we lose tonight 1-0, I’ll still be smiling at bedtime!
PDOG
August 18th, 2010
5:56 pm
BravesQueen
Good call on the number. Getting pumped!!!!
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
5:56 pm
Glen W
August 18th, 2010
5:54 pm
If Troy takes a DL stint then goes to AAA to get reacquainted with 3B. I’m not sure its going to work. But wow, what an example of a team guy
Agreed on that one. Class act! all the way!
.588
August 18th, 2010
5:56 pm
Derrick Lee has the kind of demeanor to fit right in with this bunch. Not jinxing.
I don’t know about a “professional hitter,” but I know he’s a professional ball player.
Frankie Wren
August 18th, 2010
5:56 pm
D. Lee one of the few Cubs who actually hit in their playoff losses a couple years back. This might be a great Fall season.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
5:57 pm
If Troy takes a DL stint then goes to AAA to get reacquainted with 3B. I’m not sure its going to work. But wow, what an example of a team guy!
Very true about that. Respect!
And you know what else – him and Lee will make this work because they want to play for Cox and a playoff run. Robert, Don and the other nincompoops who trivialize Cox’s effect on players will never get that part right.
Rodney Derrick
August 18th, 2010
5:57 pm
Frank Wren has a history with D Lee. As Assistant General Manager with Marlins 13 years ago, Marlins traded Kevin Brown for Lee
Jerry
August 18th, 2010
5:58 pm
First off, I’m glad we have Lee. We need something in the middle of the lineup. The only problem I have is why would they trade players away for a rental when it would have been so easy to bring up Freeman? It’s not like Freeman has anything else to prove in the minors.
jer
August 18th, 2010
5:58 pm
I think this is a great trade for the Braves for the obvious reasons – Lee looks like he is hot, has great defensive skills, allows Glaus to rest his knees and possibly come back and play better, and does not interfere with Freeman’s development long term. A word of caution about locker-room rumours against players. Years ago, I had a girlfriend whose two uncles played in the Canadian Football League with Russ Jackson (I know the name means nothing to Americans but he was voted the greatest Canadian football player ever by fans more than forty years after he retired when most of them had never even seen him play – that’s how good he was). Anyway, my girlfriend whose understanding of football was encyclopedic, insisted that Jackson was an arrogant a-hole. Several years later, I applied for my first teaching job during an economic downturn. I got a phone call. It was Russ Jackson. He was now principal of a high school. He apologized that he could not offer me a job because his school was changing from a English-speaking to a French-speaking high school (Canada is bilingual) but he liked my resume and just wanted to encourage me to keep looking for a teaching job. No one else has ever done that before or since. He later went on to coach football, but his team did miserably and he was fired in less than two years. However, he never criticized any players in public, took responsibility for the losses and taking the job without having the experience of being an assistant coach. The moral: don’t believe every rumour you hear about players ( a la Lee and Maddux).
Frankie Wren
August 18th, 2010
5:58 pm
If the season ended today. Braves vs Reds. I would welcome that matchup in October.
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
August 18th, 2010
5:58 pm
For what we gave up, this is a great move.
Braint
August 18th, 2010
5:59 pm
May have spoken too soon about FW. LOL Glaus to work out at 3B in AAA? Really? Why? We need his possible platoon at 1B when his knees feel better and his bat off the bench….
Now I smell some “plate appearances” cut back to save some money on Glaus….
Nova Scotia Steve
August 18th, 2010
5:59 pm
I’m excited about Troy giving 3B a shot after two solid weeks of rest.
Imagine the line-up. WOW.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
5:59 pm
I am the biggest Troy Basher here, but he is exuding a lot of class by handling this Trade the way he is ! Kudos Troy!
Nova Scotia Steve
August 18th, 2010
6:00 pm
Prado
Heyward
Lee
McCann
Glaus
Gonzalez
Infante/Diaz
Akiel/Cabrera
Frankie Wren
August 18th, 2010
6:00 pm
Good move by Glaussy. He’s playing for a contract next year from somebody.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
6:00 pm
Jerry
RH hitting veteran who has been in the postseason Vs LH rookie trying to get used to ML pitching.
Who would you rather have?
And considering we didnt give up much and didnt affect Freeman’s future position -great job.
MattyRoss
August 18th, 2010
6:01 pm
That really worries me, the prospect of Glaus at 3B. Last week I remember thinking the only reason we were beating the Giants was because the Kung Fu Panda has zero range. I’d hate to have that achilles heel over there…if Brooksie can’t handle those little nubbers the way Chipper did, no way Troy can at this point.
Excited to see Glaus DH for us at the Trop, though. Yeah, I said it.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
6:01 pm
Snot, Give me the VET! Thanks Wren!
KC
August 18th, 2010
6:01 pm
If Glaus is on the DL for the next two weeks, past Sept 1… will he still be eligible for postseason?
MattyRoss
August 18th, 2010
6:01 pm
Are you guys watching the presser somehow?
Bobbeeee's Cox
August 18th, 2010
6:02 pm
Lee wearing #27?
That was Fred McGriff’s number.
MattyRoss
August 18th, 2010
6:02 pm
KC, yes.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 18th, 2010
6:02 pm
KC – Yes. Glaus will definitely be eligible for the postseason roster.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
6:02 pm
If Glaus is on the DL for the next two weeks, past Sept 1… will he still be eligible for postseason?
Yes.
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
6:04 pm
Some of you are acting like we gave them a top prospect or something. We are deep in pitching talent. The farm is supposed to be used to make you ML club better by using trades or promotions. If any of you would like to follow a club who collects prospects and sits on them until they are good enough to make the show go follow the Royal, Pirates ect….. It seems to be working great for them. We didn’t have to give up one top prospect for a player who is a clear upgrade. It is a Slam Dunk. Good Trade.
braveslifer
August 18th, 2010
6:04 pm
Glaus did handle the whole thing with a ton of class considering the liklihood of it costing hime $750K.
J-Hey
August 18th, 2010
6:04 pm
So in less than 3 weeks Glaus is going to be “doing time” (on the DL) … reacquaint himself with 3rd base (where he’s only played 8 times since he was a regular back in 08) … and then come back up to the bigs?
So in that short amount of time he’s either not going to get as much rest as he needs or not be ready for the 3rd base position, neither of which really helps especially going to 3rd base if that means Omar is put back on the bench
P-Town Brave
August 18th, 2010
6:05 pm
I’ll give Troy credit for doing this for the team…a real credit to his character as a teammate and guy…
That being said, I don’t really expect that to work out for him…I just can’t see him being reliable at 3b anymore…
BUT if by slim chance it would work…WOW would that give us a heck of a threat…
Then you could logically place Infante in LF if you wanted to…
Infante (LF)
Heyward
Prado
McCann
Lee
Glaus
Cabrera/Ankiel
Gonzalez
WOW!
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
6:05 pm
Fridays lineup, barring any injuries…..
2B Omar Infante
RF Jason Heyward
3B Martin Prado
1B Derek Lee
C Brian McCann
SS Alex Gonzalez
CF Rick Ankiel
LF Melky Cabrera
Nova Scotia Steve
August 18th, 2010
6:06 pm
CraZyTRaDeMaN © – The farm is supposed to be used to make you ML club better by using trades or promotions.
For some reason or another – some cannot comprehend this simple fact and it seems some would rather out minor league system to win championships rather than the big league club.
It drives me absolutely crazy.
This is an awesome trade – Braves are going for it.
Patrick
August 18th, 2010
6:07 pm
Yes!
I’m going to the Braves/Cubs game Sunday too, will have a front row seat to see our new 1B!!!
glove51
August 18th, 2010
6:07 pm
Jerry: obviously because they didn’t want to bring Freeman up. Also, much like Laroche last year, the Braves believe Lee is a strong 2nd half performer.
MattyRoss
August 18th, 2010
6:08 pm
J-Hey…try as I might, I can’t find fault with your pessimism there. Prado’s D at 3B was a huge plus. While Troy is gone this infield is going to be pretty darn good defensively. They’ll make it work, though. Too many big boys isn’t a problem we’ve had much.
Salty Dawg
August 18th, 2010
6:08 pm
I smile often doing my job, and am usually happy even if I’m not smiling (it’d be kind of weird to sit there smiling while hacking away at stories on deadline).
Is it a maniacal smile? ‘Cause that would be kind of cool even if it is a little weird.
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
6:08 pm
KC and others with same question about Glaus on post season roster
To be eligible for a team’s playoff roster a player must be on either
1. The 25 man active roster
2. The disabled list
3. The bereavement list
4. The suspended list
All as of August 31st at midnight.
After this date an eligible player can be replaced on the POSTSEASON 25 MAN roster by a non-eligible player as long as the eligible player is put on the 60 DAY DL. The club can call up any player in the organization regardless of their roster status as long as they were part of that club as of August 31st and if it’s a pitcher who is injured you have to replace him with a pitcher same goes for position players. If there is a minor injury in Sept players typically don’t go on the 15 Day due to expanded rosters in Sept. A player who was DL’ed before the deadline can come back to replace anyone on the roster it doesn’t matter what position they play.
Since Glaus is DL then we will likely stay with 12 pitchers and just replace one of those pitchers with Glaus once he comes back. They can bring him back after the deadline to replace anyone on the 25 man. That would give us a 11 pitcher 14 position player postseason roster.
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
6:08 pm
Wow Troy at 3B. Well Troy heal you’re legs, come back and be productive again, rooting for you man.
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
6:09 pm
Tomas – That’s exactly the lineup I was thinking of too.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 18th, 2010
6:09 pm
P-Town Braves – If with this Lee move…Infante remains a full-time player….(which he should IMO)
That is a World Serious line-up. Finally.
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:09 pm
Some people are talking like Glaus was secretly wearing a Phillies shirt underneath his jersey. And on game 162, when he GIDP’d the Braves out of the division lead, he’d rip off his Braves jersey, drop kick Bobby, and head over to the Phillies’ dugout.
“Hate” is such a strong word, and I can’t imagine hating someone because he’s unintentionally hurting the team while working his butt off to play through this pain.
Why does it take him accepting the Braves’ decision to make some people realize he’s not a total turd
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
6:11 pm
Now, the Braves need to DFA Diaz and pick up a LF.
MattyRoss
August 18th, 2010
6:11 pm
Jeff d…what a sight that would be, though! “No cowboy hat from me, old man, just a world of PAIN!”
Ed Lyons
August 18th, 2010
6:12 pm
We will have Lee for one month, and give 3 prospects, does not sound good to me!
Frankie Wren
August 18th, 2010
6:12 pm
Wonder what the Philly fans are thinking. They can’t be feeling as optimistic as they were yesterday. Chess match, your move.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
6:13 pm
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:09 pm
Why does it take him accepting the Braves’ decision to make some people realize he’s not a total turd
Not a turd, not at all, A Walking Cadaver the last two months but not a TURD!
MattyRoss
August 18th, 2010
6:15 pm
Maybe if we don’t talk to B*&%# 2.0, he’ll just go away. Don’t move! It’s like that scene with the raptors in the kitchen from Jurassic Park.
Bobby will play matchups for LF using Diaz/Hinske/Cabrera/Infante. AKA 4 of the most hard-nosed players on the team. Douche.
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
6:15 pm
I believe the plan is Infante in the lineup every day LF or 2B/3B. I don’t see Troy coming back as everyday 3B. I think the plan is for him to play vs LH pitchers and Infante goes to LF but Vs. RH pitching Omar is at 2B and Prado at 1B with Melky or Hinske in LF.
Glaus would be backup at 3B and 1B for the post season. No way Infante gets taken out of the line up.
Rodney Derrick
August 18th, 2010
6:15 pm
Considering I got a free ticket for an Emory alumni gathering at the September 2 game here in Durham between the Bulls and the Gwinnett Braves, excited that I will still get to see Freddie Freeman (unless he is called up at last minute) and Troy Glaus playing third
Trey - 10
August 18th, 2010
6:15 pm
Jerry, what I heard is that they don’t want to bring up Freeman, because if they do then they will have two rookies for the playoffs. The Braves would rather not, because they want to have some more experience during the playoffs.
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
6:16 pm
and Prado at 1B
I mean 3B
Home of the Braves
August 18th, 2010
6:16 pm
Jerry,
To answer your question on why Lee over Freeman, it’s really simple.
Lee’s been to, and won the world series before, and has proven over his career that he’s a .280 hitter with power and a gold-glove caliber 1B at the MAJOR LEAGUE level. Freeman can say none of that. Therefore, you trade for the proven commodity and give your team its best chance to win (it all).
MattyRoss
August 18th, 2010
6:16 pm
BTW Escobar’s on deck with a chance for a game winner on MLBN.
Trey - 10
August 18th, 2010
6:17 pm
Jerry, also Freeman has not played in the Majors, so it was a better move to get Lee, as he has proven himself.
Salty Dawg
August 18th, 2010
6:17 pm
I logged on here to read up on the Lee news fully expecting to see the usual suspects crying about this move and what we should have done differently. I have to say that I’m pleasantly surprised at the upbeat comments. This looks like a great move by Wren from just about any angle I look at it and if this doesn’t quiet the discontent, I don’t know what will.
Great attitude by Glaus accepting his role and I really hope he gets rested up to help down the stretch. Glaus getting time at third is simply about making him more flexible coming off the bench down the road. If he can sub at both third and first it makes him that much more useful if someone goes down or he needs to pinch hit and stay in the game. I for one appreciate Glaus giving it his all so far this season and handling this move like a pro.
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:17 pm
Not a turd, not at all, A Walking Cadaver the last two months but not a TURD!
There’s definitely some hate for the guy. One guy even changed his moniker to “I Hate Troy Glaus”
Rodney Derrick
August 18th, 2010
6:17 pm
Maybe I will get to see KK pitch and Nate in center too. Ha!
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
6:17 pm
Ed Lyon, If Wren&co. had an inkling either of the prospects given up in this deal were going to be STUDS, it has become very obvious by recent activity, that he damn sure won’t trade them!
Just prospects that’s all, no problem, no pain, and no worries, sit back and enjoy the ride!!! or don’t tell me the pain of watching Glaus perpetually strike out, or ground into Dp after Dp, is your enjoyment!
CB
August 18th, 2010
6:17 pm
jeffrey, you are wasting your time preaching to some of these guys. I am 30 years older than Glaus and honestly believe I can out run him,but I have the greatest respect for his effort on a broken down body.
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:19 pm
Yeah, I’m not trying to claim that Glaus is playing well. Just saying he’s trying and not intentionally hurting the team.
MattyRoss
August 18th, 2010
6:19 pm
The thing about prospects is…you get more every year. With good scouting, decent prospects are one of the only renewable resources in this world.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
6:19 pm
Now McOut stealing money for the whole damn year, He is a TURD to the nth degree!
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
6:19 pm
World series lineup with DH
LF Omar Infante
RF Jason Heyward
2B Martin Prado
1B Derek Lee
C Brian McCann
3B Troy Glaus
DH Eric Hinske/Matt Diaz
SS Alex Gonzalez
CF Rick Ankiel/Melky Cabrera
KC
August 18th, 2010
6:20 pm
Thanks for postseason eligibility answers. I thought so… just couldn’t remember the exact rule.
Rob from SC
August 18th, 2010
6:20 pm
In my opinion, I think Bobby Cox has to be close to benching Ankiel.
Bobbeeee's Cox
August 18th, 2010
6:20 pm
So if Glaus goes to 3B, Prado goes to 2B, what happens to Infante? LF? Then what happens to Diaz, then Melky? All of those guys are playing well.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
6:20 pm
Wayne McFann will be happy now, as Mac can settle into the #5 slot.
Is that official, then??
Salty Dawg
August 18th, 2010
6:20 pm
Re: Freeman – I was hoping to see Freeman called up simply to replace Glaus because he obviously isn’t performing. Given the option of Lee or Freeman I think Wren made the smart move here. Lee is a veteran and he has been red hot the last month. Freeman is a AAA player who has hit great but has no major league experience, not what you want down the stretch in a playoff hunt. Chances are that Freeman could have come up and played just fine or even great. But the chances of Lee performing well are greater.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
6:21 pm
Not even going to get on KK, he accepted his task with grace, and class as well, Not all his fault, he had some putrid support early on, more specifically from the Thief McOut!
Jerry
August 18th, 2010
6:22 pm
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
6:00 pm
Jerry
RH hitting veteran who has been in the postseason Vs LH rookie trying to get used to ML pitching.
Who would you rather have?
Kinda split on the issue actually. On the one hand, Lee is proven. But we won’t know what Freeman can do until he is given a shot. Then, you have the fact that Lee has a bulging disc in his back while Freeman is healthy. And yes, Freeman is LH and Lee is RH, but from a platoon standpoint, there are so many more opportunities for lefthanded hitters to bat. In the end, it matters not which one hits, as long as he hits. Hope Lee’s back holds up.
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
August 18th, 2010
6:22 pm
Wouldn’t mind Glaus as backup to Freeman next year. That’s probably the role that fits Glaussy best now. But would he see it that way? If he doesn’t rebound with authority this season, he’ll be playing for less next year, regardless.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
6:23 pm
Diaz-Francant just became the new Whipping boy around here!
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
6:23 pm
All of those guys are playing well.
That’s a good problem to have.
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
6:23 pm
Rob from SC, Ankiel has a 4 game hitting streak. His defense is awesome
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
6:24 pm
Ouch! Mike Cameron done for the year! glad it’s Boston and not Atl.
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
6:24 pm
jeffrey
Troy Glaus has a ton more class than most of these dipsticks ripping him.
Frankie Wren
August 18th, 2010
6:24 pm
Don’t miss Esco’s 6-4-3 Dp’s.
Big Turnaround in one season
August 18th, 2010
6:24 pm
this was our opening day lineup…ironically against the cubs
Melky Cabrera, LF
Martin Prado, 2B
Chipper Jones, 3B
Brian McCann, C
Troy Glaus, 1B
Yunel Escobar, SS
Jason Heyward, RF
Nate McLouth, CF
Derek Lowe, RHP
new lineup:
1. Infante – OF
2. Heyward – RF
3. Prado – 2B
4. McCann – C
5. Lee – 1B
6. Glaus – 3B
7. Gonzalez – SS
8. Ankiel/Cabrera/McClouth/Diaz – OF
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
6:24 pm
I still like you, Troy Glaus.
Bobbeeee's Cox
August 18th, 2010
6:25 pm
Yeah it is CraZyTRaDeMaN.
Nice to see that you copyrighted your name…. Smart move.
Crime Dog
August 18th, 2010
6:25 pm
He ain’t me! Nothing like another mid-30’s ballplayer. But he’s a rental and how much can a bulging disc hamper a power hitter?
If the press box catches fire tonight, I will at once begin rooting for a world series victory. But if it doesn’t…………………..?
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
6:25 pm
I only hope Lee doesn’t catch Pendleturditis!
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:25 pm
It looks like Lee has only played 12 games this season at cleanup, McFann. Most of his ABs are in the 3-hole.
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
6:26 pm
LOL @ people still putting Glaus in their line-ups.
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:26 pm
And only 696 career ABs at cleanup. Compared to 2,549 at 3
Tomas
August 18th, 2010
6:27 pm
It’s a straight platoon with Melky and Ankiel from now on.
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:27 pm
Oh, guess what….we beat out Bret Favre! We’ve got the top story on ESPN.com
Guess what else?? The article is titled “Brave New World”
http://www.espn.com
Bravefaninok
August 18th, 2010
6:27 pm
Why does it take him accepting the Braves’ decision to make some people realize he’s not a total turd
Not a turd, not at all, A Walking Cadaver the last two months but not a TURD!
Well Troy has been playing hurt ,I think after a rest hopefully he can come back and play a servicable 3rd base and Be the RH power bat he was in may/june……
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
6:27 pm
What’s Bobby gonna call him, Leesy?
Mike Cameron
August 18th, 2010
6:27 pm
Been done for the year since the season began. What else is new?
Razorback Red
August 18th, 2010
6:28 pm
Ok seriously, The “Brave New world” headline is getting annoying. Can no one come up with something original? Come on ESPN….
MattyRoss
August 18th, 2010
6:28 pm
I honestly believe that if ATL wins the World Series, Troy Glaus will have had a big homerun at some point in the playoffs.
Bobbeeee's Cox
August 18th, 2010
6:28 pm
Someone either on this blog, or Bradley’s, mentioned that our team is entirely different than last year’s.
We essentially only have Brian McCann as the only lineup regular since last June before Prado took over for KJ. Can you Believe that?
Wren’s managing like a fantasy GM…but doing one heck of a job.
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:28 pm
Whoops…I lied. Favre is the main story. We have the main story on the Baseball tab
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
6:28 pm
jeffrey d–
Shatter all my dreams before they even get a chance to really pick up speed, will ya?
Dumbfound
August 18th, 2010
6:28 pm
Yes, I would love for the press box to catch fire tonight ! (wink)
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:28 pm
It’s gonna be a “Brave New World” when ST opens without Bobby too
BravesFAN
August 18th, 2010
6:28 pm
I gotta admit I havent been Frank Wrens biggest fan since he didnt make any real move for us during the tradedeadline but I am THRILLED to have Derek Lee aslong as he stays healthy for us…If we get a productive and healthy Derek Lee I now feel confident that we will not only MAKE the playoffs but will show teams just how good we really can be when were there…LETS GO BRAVESSSSS!!!!
MattyRoss
August 18th, 2010
6:29 pm
JoeBrave…gotta go with DLee, no?
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:29 pm
That’s me, McFann. The “D” in jeffrey d stands for “Dreamkiller”
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
6:31 pm
jeffreey d @ 6:09 pm
Very well said buddy, as always.
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
6:31 pm
Bobbeeee’s Cox, I actually forgot I had done it. I was messing around with Ease a few weeks ago forgot to change it back. Oh well Ill just keep it.
Bobbeeee's Cox
August 18th, 2010
6:31 pm
In fact, my fantasy team (keeper league) has more position player regulars on the team this year(4) than it had last year than the current Braves team (2).
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
6:31 pm
jeffrey d–
Yep.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
6:31 pm
I dunno Matty, Bobbsy, like his sy’s,just thinking out loud here,maybe Masher would be better? Leesy, that would be bad, especially with dip in his mouf!
Andrew in PA
August 18th, 2010
6:32 pm
where is this troy glaus moving to 3rd?
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
August 18th, 2010
6:32 pm
I like Troy too, that’s why I’d like to see him back next year.
I think he’ll opt for a couple surgeries after the season, tighten those legs up a bit. Fully rested, he’d be a terrific backup for Freeman, surgery or not.
Bobbeeee's Cox
August 18th, 2010
6:33 pm
CraZyTRaDeMaN,
I should do it too. Someone was using my “Bobby’s Cox” moniker once i joined in on the eeeeeee’s hype.
And, I made the mistake in the last response to you typing out “CraZyTRaDeMaN” instead of just copying and pasting it. What an adventure that was.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
6:33 pm
Could you imagine Bobbsy, messing that Leesy thing up? Lee would give the Old Man the Death Stare!
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
6:33 pm
It’s gonna be a “Brave New World” when ST opens without Bobby too
We might actually win for a change.
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:34 pm
Thanks SB, but I wouldn’t say “as always.” I have my occassional GIDP
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
6:34 pm
jeffrey
I thought it stood for “dipstick”
Sorry, you left yourself open for that one.
richbrave
August 18th, 2010
6:34 pm
COMMENTS on the three minors players.
ROBINSON LOPEZ was struggling at ROME. More down than up. Starter. Wild, but some potential.
ROME: 24 G, 16 GS, 3-8, 4.37 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 92.2 IP, 84 H, 51 R, 45 ER, 5 HR, 8 HB, 43 BB, 70 SO.
JEFFREY LORICK was a reliefer more up than down. Slowly improving. Solid potential.
MYRTLE BEACH: 1 G, 0 GS, 0 SV, 0.00 ERA 0.50 WHIP, 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HB, 0 BB, 2 SO.
ROME: 26 G, 4 GS, 4 SV, 1 H, 3-6, 2.32 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 50.1 IP, 42 H, 25 R, 13 ER, 2 HR, 0 HB, 21 BB, 41 SO.
TYRELLE HARRIS closer with good potential. Many more ups than downs. Finding trraction in AA.
MISSISSIPPI: 4 G, 1 GS, 0-0, 1 SV, 1.46 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 12.1 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 HR, 0 HB, 6 BB, 11 SO.
MYRTLE BEACH: 17 G, 0 GS, 1-2, 1 SV, 3 H, 3.71 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 26.2 IP, 23 H, 11 R, 11 ER, 0 HR, 2 HB, 12 BB, 37 SO.
ROME: 9 G, 0 GS, 0-0, 4 SV, 2.53 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 10.2 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 0 HB, 4 BB, 12 SO.
I think HARRIS will be missed, LORICK maybe, and LOPEZ not so much.
Dumbfound
August 18th, 2010
6:35 pm
Talking about the trade on MLB Tonight right now.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
6:35 pm
Now we have to wait until friday to see Lee the Impaler! darnit!
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:35 pm
No, it stands for “dentist.” I’m a DDS
Jim
August 18th, 2010
6:36 pm
DOB – we are jealous – of the great job you do. Ignore the idiots. Life is too short to feel bad about what someone with lesss talent and ability might say about you.
If anyone believes that Glaus will play ahead of Infante, then I have a bridge to seel them. Infante has sparked the Braves all year, and, btw, is hitting over .340. I thought it was real class that Bobby told he and Prado to decide among themselves who was to play 3d and who was to play 2d. Typical Bobby, treating major leaguers like major leaguers. Look how well that notion worked last night.
Big Turnaround in one season
August 18th, 2010
6:36 pm
where is this troy glaus moving to 3rd?
per AJC….
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
6:37 pm
Here’s a fun little nugget. The Braves franchise is 8 game under .500 all time. 9924-9932. I say we get to .500 sometime early Sept in Fla.
Trivia Question: Can anyone tell me the last time the Braves Franchise was at .500 or better. Current record is 9924-9932.
Brian from SC is not allowed to answer this question if he is here.
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:37 pm
Big Turnaround – on the righthand side of the screen is DOB’s/Carroll’s Twitter feed
•Glaus is going on the DL. Will go to Gwinnett on a rehab after a week off and work out at third base. Can play both 1st and 3rd in Sept. 34 mins ago
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
6:38 pm
CrAzy, is it 1996?
bamakirk
August 18th, 2010
6:38 pm
It said he will be working at 1st and 3rd. He is not going to come back and be the everyday 3rd baseman. Maybe an occasional fill in. If he plays 15 games at 3rd base I will eat this laptop.
Andrew in PA
August 18th, 2010
6:40 pm
Glaus is going to blow out his knee trying to field a grounder at AAA
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
6:40 pm
Calling it NOW
braves over Nats tonite
Giants over Philthies possible shut-out!
MIBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
6:43 pm
Wow! I sure didn’t see this coming! No one had even mentioned Lee recently, had they?
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
6:43 pm
jeffrey No, it stands for “dentist.”
MMMMMMMMMMMM!!
[Runs away with mouth covered.]
Long Time Braves Fan
August 18th, 2010
6:43 pm
I was for bringing up Freeman for playoffs, but I am likeing this trade. Troy Glaus is a class guy, he has been playing hurt for a long time and he has always given to his best effort.
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
6:45 pm
McFann
MMMMMMMMM I was thinking the same thing!!! Ouch!
CB
August 18th, 2010
6:45 pm
Also another veteran for the young players like Jason Heyward to learn from,Lee should be a great addition for teaching the right way to play baseball.
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:45 pm
Nope, MIBravesFan….absolutely nobody. Too bad, because I know they’d be gloating about it if they had
Alvin
August 18th, 2010
6:47 pm
Glauss will not be a regular at 3rd. Him going to AAA to get rest and work at 3rd is simply for depth purposes. No way can his knees take 3rd base if they are beat up playing at 1st. As FW said, its simply to get him some rest, and playing 3rd will strictly an insurance policy in case we need him there. Come Sept.1 Troy will bring another interchangeable part off of Bobby’s bench and hopefully with some time off his knees will get a little bit better and he can play a big role off the Bravos bench. Good work Frank and lots of class shown by a guy (Troy) who is obviously a great team player!!! Hope to see you healthy and ready to contribute down the stretch TG!!
itsover
August 18th, 2010
6:48 pm
no way Glaus plays 3B, he has NO range, Seabass will have to play right beside him to make a play on anything not hit directly to him
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
6:48 pm
Wayne–
For sure.
“This doesn’t hurt!” The heck it doesn’t…
Heath
August 18th, 2010
6:49 pm
Like him or not….Wren has not been the type to sit back on his hands. I’m REALLY excited to see Lee for the stretch run. Love the idea of Glaus/Hinkse/Conrad being the power guys off the bench (after Glaus hits the DL to rest his knees)….and for them to be potential DHs in the world series.
MIBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
6:50 pm
jeffreey d
August 18th, 2010
6:45 pm
Nope, MIBravesFan….absolutely nobody. Too bad, because I know they’d be gloating about it if they had
Excellent point!
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
6:51 pm
Lee’s comments after trade.
Asked why he waived his no trade clause
“A chance to go to the postseason, it’s hard to pass up,”
Asked why he now accepted trade after rejecting LA trade.
“First of all, when I made the decision, we weren’t playing this bad,” he told the Tribune. “I think I just separate it. I don’t look at it like, ‘Oh, I made the decision to stay, I wish I hadn’t.’ I made the decision, and that’s over with, and this is something else.”
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
August 18th, 2010
6:51 pm
Wren has become more Schuerholzesque than the real thing. His job this year matches anything JS ever did.
At first, I though he was and idiot. Crow ain’t all that bad.
Lew
August 18th, 2010
6:51 pm
Anyone who doesn’t like this deal just enjoys griping. Great move in many ways.
Not only is 27 the number worn by McGriff, but also the number Ted Turner wore the night he managed the Braves.
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
6:51 pm
jeffreey, you should add another e. Marteeeen deserves it.
MattyRoss
August 18th, 2010
6:52 pm
Hadn’t thought about that, but yes sir, it does seem like a positive to have Jason Heyward in the same locker room as Derrek Lee. For all the nonsense that somebody like Gary Sheffield espoused, he made some good points about life for black ballplayers in MLB. Lee’s an example of how to handle whatever those issues might be, as opposed to Sheff.
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
6:53 pm
Whoops…I told myself I’d add some E’s for Martin’s excellent performance last night. Forgot to do that when I got home.
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
6:54 pm
Now that Lew is here I’ll ask my Trivia Question again:
Can anyone tell me the last time the Braves Franchise was at .500 or better. Current record is 9924-9932.
bravos2249
August 18th, 2010
6:55 pm
With the errors/ mental errors Glaus has shown the last few weeks, it’s no surprise the Braves traded for a 1st baseman. And Glaus is a team player going back to the minors and trying to play third. If it doesn’t work out it’s not a big deal, cause we have Omar and Prado with Glaus on the bench or vice versa.
Brave4life-1995 all over again??
August 18th, 2010
6:55 pm
I hope we weeen
MIBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
6:55 pm
Love these numbers from DOB’s 5:35 post – Lee is batting .313 with six home runs and 20 RBIs in 24 games since the All-Star break, including .306 with four homers and eight RBIs in 10 games in August. He had four homers in a three-game weekend series at St. Louis, August 13-15.
This looks like a great trade for the Braves. I’ve never heard of those 3 pitchers they gave up (not to say they won’t turn out to be good, but none of them were among the top tier prospects.)
Dumbfound
August 18th, 2010
6:55 pm
One Phillies blogger says the Brave’s top prospect Freddie Freeman must be putting up Bad numbers in AAA because they went out and got Lee. If he don’t know, He better ask somebody !!!
Brave4life-1995 all over again??
August 18th, 2010
6:56 pm
Will Lee be in tomorrows lineup???
sidslidkid
August 18th, 2010
6:56 pm
CraZyTRaDeMaN, my guess is 2006… if not then it was probably a long long time ago.
sidslidkid
August 18th, 2010
6:56 pm
Brave4life-1995 all over again??
Friday.
MIBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
6:57 pm
Lew
August 18th, 2010
6:51 pm
Anyone who doesn’t like this deal just enjoys griping. Great move in many ways.
Not only is 27 the number worn by McGriff,
Yet another reason to love this trade!
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
6:57 pm
I really don’t expect to see Glaus much at third base this season, unless it is for an inning or two. Also, I think if he gets his wheels refurbed for the WS, he would be a good righty DH.
CB
August 18th, 2010
6:57 pm
Crazy,2004?
richbrave
August 18th, 2010
6:57 pm
Trivia Question: Can anyone tell me the last time the Braves Franchise was at .500 or better. Current record is 9924-9932.
1923
Bravo
August 18th, 2010
6:58 pm
I certainly wouldn’t want Glaus to start at third. Having the option to plug him in at third during late inning lineup shuffling wouldn’t be so bad though.
Brave4life-1995 all over again??
August 18th, 2010
6:58 pm
sidslidkid
I wonder how the fans react on Friday at Wrigley. VERY AWKWARD
Ease® in Woodstock
August 18th, 2010
6:58 pm
Everybody give your favorite prospect a hug…if he is still around.
I ♥ Beachy!!!
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
6:59 pm
Close Rich!
June 23 1924
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
6:59 pm
Dumbfound
Those Phillies fans never cease to amaze me!
Leeeeeeeeew
August 18th, 2010
6:59 pm
Crazy Trade. – No idea whatsoever.
Brave4life-1995 all over again??
August 18th, 2010
7:01 pm
So im guessing this is the lineup on Friday
Infante
Heyward
Prado
Lee
McCann
Gonzalez
Melky/diaz
Ankiel
whoo, very nice
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
7:01 pm
If we judge Phillies bloggers based on their unintelligent ones, then that means they’re allowed to judge us based on Don
sidslidkid
August 18th, 2010
7:01 pm
Brave4life-1995 all over again??, It’ll be awkward for Lee for sure. I’m betting the fans will give him a standing O for the most part. They have no reason to be upset with him.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:01 pm
woooooooo almost game time, we got a Lee!!! and only 10 days till the greatest day of the year!!!! today is a good day.
richbrave
August 18th, 2010
7:02 pm
LEW:
I’m screwed, blued, and tattooed, dude. No passports. Western part of the trip is cancelled. Been looking all day. No luck. Got to go to D.C. tuesday and try to get them expedited. Sorry, won’t get to meet this time, but we’ll book something a bit later in the fall. We’ll see you then. Anyway, nice trade huh?
Patti
August 18th, 2010
7:02 pm
Congrats to the braves to getting an upstanding player. Been a Cubs fan since 1969. Have never been so disgusted by them as I am this year. FIRE THE FREAKIN’ manager, don’t get rid of the players. Lee is the final straw. GO RAYS! GO BRAVES!! Derrick, you ROCK!!!!
richbrave
August 18th, 2010
7:03 pm
ANY pain-free day is a good day.
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
7:03 pm
The greatest day of the year? Is it Columbus Day time already?
Brave4life-1995 all over again??
August 18th, 2010
7:03 pm
patti
thanks
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:04 pm
Does Huddy have a beard thing going there?
Long Time Braves Fan
August 18th, 2010
7:04 pm
Out of here to watch game. GO BRAVES
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:04 pm
nope, and why is Columbus day the best day?..id say my birthday then Christmas.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:04 pm
One Phillies blogger says the Brave’s top prospect Freddie Freeman must be putting up Bad numbers in AAA because they went out and got Lee.
Funny thing is a braves blogger said the same thing earlier today. He said that this meant Wren didnt have a high opinion of Freeman and that we might never see him again in a Braves uni. A philly blogger is allowed a little more leeway after that.
richbrave
August 18th, 2010
7:05 pm
CraZyTRaDeMaN ©
August 18th, 2010
6:59 pm
Close Rich!
June 23 1924
Just knowingt how dominant they were early on in their history, then how lousey they were in the first quarter of the 20th century lead to the guess. Surprised I was THAT close though.
MIBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
7:05 pm
Thanks Patti
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
7:05 pm
I am off on a 4 day weekend, taking 2 vacation days tomorrow and Friday, so I get to see Lee debut as a Brave Friday
Vern
August 18th, 2010
7:06 pm
Wasn’t Brett Butler a player to be named later for Len Barker?
HuffBraves
August 18th, 2010
7:06 pm
WHAT IS ON HUDDY’S FACE?
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:07 pm
Lee’s not gonna be her till Friday?? Oh man…we’re gonna be in the car like, all day–I’ll be FREAKING not knowing what the lineup’s gonna look like!
MIBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
7:07 pm
Great timing BravesFanChris25!
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:07 pm
Hudson winning > Hudson looking good doing it.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:08 pm
Have fun, BravesFanChris25!
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
7:08 pm
DLee as a Bravo ??? …hell yes I like IT !!!!!!!!!!
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:09 pm
I take it from all these comments Huddy might have to call 404-roof roof.
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
7:09 pm
Lee’s not gonna be her till Friday??
Lee’s dressing like a woman on Friday? I wonder if he’ll get a standing ovation too
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:09 pm
Puck the Fhillies.
Ease® in Woodstock
August 18th, 2010
7:09 pm
CB, Nate (sidslidkid), its probably like 1918 or something like that…Brian loves those type stats…
Crazy, I’m at home and don’t usually post so i figured it was better to register it here and just trademark the work handle…
CB
August 18th, 2010
7:09 pm
richbrave,you were a young lad about that time,right?
MIBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
7:09 pm
McFann – I will be (dare I say it? should I say it? oh what the heck!) dumbfounded if Lee isn’t hitting 4 and BMac 5 Friday! Especially if the Cubs have a lefty starting.
richbrave
August 18th, 2010
7:10 pm
LEW:
Gotta’ go listen to GOB DRIVEL the NAVAL announce the game. Catch you tomorrow unless a miracle occurs tonight.
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:10 pm
McFann, we’re going to his house (Chicago). He’ll meet the Braves there.
Ugh, it’s a daygame though. Boooo.
Braves Fan in PA
August 18th, 2010
7:10 pm
So we are stocking Gwinnett for the playoffs
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
7:10 pm
MIB
For sure.
Oh and also, I talked to Addison’s Granddad at work today and he said that Addison said that the hit by pitch from Lance McCullers Jr. HURT BIG TIME. He said when he gets hit by pitch normally it doesn’t hurt, but he said that one HURT. Said that it left a welt/bruise on his back.
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
7:10 pm
Hmm. Gave up a little more than I thought they would. Harris is a nice relief arm, but I don’t mind to see him go. Lorick is filler. I’m really sorry to see Lopez go, though…that kid has a lot of potential.
Ease® in Woodstock
August 18th, 2010
7:10 pm
Ohhhh I was close
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
7:10 pm
Vern I believe you are correct …on the barker debacle …
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
7:10 pm
Close Rich!
June 23 1924
That says the Braves were well below 500 before 91 considering every years since but one( I think) has been a winning one.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:10 pm
Timmy! Shave that, right now!!
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
7:11 pm
Thanks McFann
All I am gonna do is rest and relax and watch Derrek Lee in a Braves UNI
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:11 pm
Giants 1.
Jeff321
August 18th, 2010
7:11 pm
Peachtree audio sounds like its under water on the MLB feed.
rico43
August 18th, 2010
7:11 pm
Vern, that’s correct. Butler and Barker were actually teammates for a time.
MIBravesFan
August 18th, 2010
7:11 pm
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:04 pm
Does Huddy have a beard thing going there?
Sure does Sopheeeee
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
7:11 pm
And Friday is a payday to boot
Jeff321
August 18th, 2010
7:12 pm
Timmy! Shave that, right now!!
I think it looks good. Tommy Hanson on the other hand…
shinburger
August 18th, 2010
7:12 pm
I wonder how many times Lee will go into the wrong dugout over the weekend?
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:12 pm
Andres T. HR, thanks for helping my FT.
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
7:12 pm
Hey, I started growing a beard again too. I wonder if Huddy did it to copy me
TennesseePaul
August 18th, 2010
7:12 pm
You know what’s missing from all this trade fallout? Accusations of the Braves being racist. Looking forward to how it gets worked into the trade reasoning.
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
7:12 pm
For Marteeeen!
(Better late than never!)
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:13 pm
jeffrey d–
Oh!! Fiddlesticks…
MIBravesFan–
Oh…do the Cubs have a lefty pitching that day? That would totally mean BMac bats fifth no matter what…
Sopheeee–
Yeah, it being a day game is the problem for me, too.
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
7:13 pm
Hudson’s just growing his playoff beard. It’s a ritual in Canada, I believe.
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
7:14 pm
Good work by Huddy as usual!
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:14 pm
Nice start to the game. But he gave a couple of fly-balls.
DFA Huddy! Now!
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:14 pm
BravesFanChris–
Sounds fun!
jeffrey d–
I like the beard on BMac and Smoltz…that’s about it.
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:14 pm
MIBraveeeeesFan
For Marteeeen! (Better late than never!)
Yayyyy! The more, the merrier.
westgadave
August 18th, 2010
7:15 pm
Exciting news today for Bravos fans…..Lee should help in lot of ways and give Glaus chance to rest knees. Am really curious about how many of the Bobby bashers have thought about the fact that Lee had a full no trade and turned down proposed trade to Angels last month but took this deal—according to some( including our very own DOB) in part because he has always wanted to play for Bobby and that may have played a part in accepting this trade…….hmmm imagine that–a serious major leaguer WANTING to play for that guy Cox……imagine that Bobby bashers!
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:15 pm
Hudson’s just growing his playoff beard. It’s a ritual in Canada, I believe.
So what next – lose some teeth?
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:15 pm
good inning!
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:16 pm
I didnt add E’s to my name last night and Prado got me 3 hits, how about 4 tonight.
Trey - 10
August 18th, 2010
7:17 pm
Puck the Fhillies.
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
7:17 pm
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
7:10 pm
MIB
For sure.
Oh and also, I talked to Addison’s Granddad at work today and he said that Addison said that the hit by pitch from Lance McCullers Jr. HURT BIG TIME. He said when he gets hit by pitch normally it doesn’t hurt, but he said that one HURT. Said that it left a welt/bruise on his back
Not surprised, it sure looked like it hurt. The lower back cannot be a good spot to get hit.
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
7:18 pm
So what next – lose some teeth?
Absolutely. We need more depth in the grit department for the stretch run.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
7:18 pm
Morse, hmmmm! too smooth in RF there! nice play, but he should have fallen down.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:18 pm
Trey-10: thanks for copying me.
Tim Hanson
August 18th, 2010
7:18 pm
That beard is hysterical. And the thing is arent you supposed to not change anything when you are on a hot streak. He must of lost a bet
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:19 pm
Yeah, and if you did add e’s like I told you to Colin, he would’ve had a perfect night.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
7:19 pm
J-Hey sckooled by Livan!
Trey - 10
August 18th, 2010
7:19 pm
Colin, oh boo hoo, no one copied you.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:19 pm
heyward hasnt got a hit in about 50 games.
screw all of you
August 18th, 2010
7:20 pm
I’ll be back to rub it in your faces when the DLee thing backfires, just like everything else Wren has done (sans Jair)
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:20 pm
you did. Trey, I am sorry to say it.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
7:20 pm
Maybe Jayson should open up his stance a little against junk-ballers like Olsen, and Livan!
Crash
August 18th, 2010
7:21 pm
I am not pleased with the news that Terry Pendleton is working on “some things” with Heyward.
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
7:21 pm
Livan throwing the heat on that pitch…did it really say 65??
Trey - 10
August 18th, 2010
7:21 pm
Colin, I know you’re sorry. I didn’t copy you as I did not see your comment.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
7:21 pm
Somebody exchange Morse’s knees for Glaus’ knees.
JBoog1285
August 18th, 2010
7:22 pm
Just thinking about this lineup with D Lee added to it … here’s some food for yall to chew on.
Against RHPs
3B Prado
RF Heyward
1B Lee
C McCann
2B Infante
CF Ankiel
SS Gonzalez
LF Cabrera
We’ve been hearing for a long time how Infante presents a dichotomy bc he is one of our best OBP guys but also one of the best with RISP. This gets him down in the order w a chance to knock some guys in, and stacks the lineup beautifully with righties, lefties, switch hitters, etc.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:22 pm
you wrote the exact same words as me. that is all I am saying..chill buddy, chill.
Trey - 10
August 18th, 2010
7:22 pm
screw all of you, okay and trading Happ for Oswalt wasn’t a screw up trade? At least Lee provides a good bat and defense.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
7:22 pm
Jayson better be careful with those lessons, he may come down with a flaming case of Pendleturditis!!
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:23 pm
and I am not sorry for anything, i refuse to ever be sorry.
Trey - 10
August 18th, 2010
7:23 pm
Colin, ah but it’s not copying as I did not see what you wrote.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:24 pm
ok, fair enough. if you didnt read the earlier posts then fine.
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
7:24 pm
I don’t know if they do or not McFann, I’m not sure if the pitching match-ups for the Cubs series have been announced yet
Trey - 10
August 18th, 2010
7:24 pm
Alright cool, Colin.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:25 pm
I like Pudge, I wish he was our starting C.
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:26 pm
Please tell me you’re just trying to make McFann mad.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:26 pm
see.
Brave4life-1995 all over again??
August 18th, 2010
7:27 pm
Glaus playing third NOOOOO
Crash
August 18th, 2010
7:27 pm
I like Infante at leadoff. He has speed and I like the way he fights to get on base. I would rather hit Lee cleanup with McCann at #5 when he play. Prado is a good 3 hitter and maybe a better 2 hole hitter so maybe move Heyward down to #6 since he is working through some issues.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:27 pm
McFann’s going to get you Colin. Go hide behind the sofa.
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
7:27 pm
Has Glaus been DL’ed already?
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
7:27 pm
Great point by Frank – Troy did carry this team for a stretch this year and the team wouldn’t be in 1st place now without what he did in May and June.
Trey - 10
August 18th, 2010
7:28 pm
Actually, you’re right. It would be nice to see him, see what McFann’s reaction would be to Pudge over McCann!
Choppinmama
August 18th, 2010
7:28 pm
Carroll: 6 nice reasons to welcome Derrick aboard. Very positive, although back health is a legitimate worry in the midsts of all the upgrades! My hubby has had about 5 of those epidural shots over the years, and I sure couldn’t see him get out there and play baseball whithin a few days. If Derrick can do it, his back isn’t much of a worry.
John Brown
August 18th, 2010
7:28 pm
The prospects are being reported by the Chicago Tribune : “But the deal is done, with the Cubs announcing after their 5-1 loss to the Padres that they had sent Lee and cash to the Braves for three pitching prospects: right-handers Robinson Lopez and Tyrelle Harris and left-hander Jeffrey Lorick.” Heard of these guys? Me neither. Great deal. They even threw in cash.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:28 pm
yes Glaus went on the DL and nope I wasnt, Pudge is a good catcher?
Jerry
August 18th, 2010
7:29 pm
I know that there are Troy haters here, but Troy Glaus is a professional. I wish him all the best and will be glad when he gets back to the team.
Jerry
August 18th, 2010
7:30 pm
Damn Huddy, what’s with the beard?
Rob from SC
August 18th, 2010
7:30 pm
Carroll
With Chino aying that Omar’s best position is CF, will he be given consideration to be the everyday CF next season?
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
7:30 pm
nice DP Bravos !! …Go Huddy !!!!
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:30 pm
Yeah, he was and is a great catcher but I’d still take Mac’s 16 hr/63 rbi this season.
Choppinmama
August 18th, 2010
7:31 pm
Wren on now, saying Glaus is going to Gwinnett, rest the knees for about a week, then play third during their next homestand. Glaus apparently jammed his knee a couple of days ago, and it was “worse than it’s been”. Looked at as a good motivational way of getting him ready for September.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:31 pm
I am going to go to a Huddy pitched game and start the Huddy_for_Cy chant! Sure it doesnt have the MVP cadence, but someone’s got to do it.
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:31 pm
I’m sorry, 17 hr.
Trey - 10
August 18th, 2010
7:31 pm
Jerry, at least his beard looks better than Hanson’s.
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:31 pm
Good luck, Snot. I tried to start a Marteeeen chant a few months ago and nothing happened.
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:32 pm
Aw, cute kid.
Choppinmama
August 18th, 2010
7:32 pm
Wren said when the doctors got into Medlen’s elbow, it was “worse than they thought”. Yikes!
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:32 pm
MIBravesFan–
Ryan Dempster goes on Friday–he’s a righty. Back to the pins and needles for me!
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:32 pm
isnt the Braves career vs Livan pretty good??
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:32 pm
Looked at as a good motivational way of getting him ready for September.
The radio guys are saying it was more like him telling the team he would do it to help and not that the team asked him. Dont know what to make of it – PR on overdrive or reality.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:33 pm
I still wouldn’t take Pudge over McCann…
Clint
August 18th, 2010
7:33 pm
I am very happy with this deal. The Braves get a legitimate power and average threat for 1B in exchange for three pitchers who probably wouldn’t have seen Atlanta for years, if ever.
In addition to getting Lee, the move allows Glaus to rest and maybe get back to his May/June form. If he can, great. If not, he won’t be hurting the team by batting fourth or fifth everyday.
Toots
August 18th, 2010
7:33 pm
Joe Brave 7:22 You hit it right on…..Jason was outstanding his whole career high school until he got here.. He has an injury … and the rest is history…….For the most part he is over the injury…. however, TP has got to have him thinking.. Am I standing as straight as I’m told to do.. do I have my hands at the right angle….. I would like to whisper in his ear “Jason, forget how you stand, don’t worry about your hands, just get up there get comfortable, keep your eye on the ball and swing the way you always have.” Hey it got you here… A case of.. if it is not broke don’t fix it… He was injured, don’t make the kid change because he was adjusting to the injury.. let him concentrate on just hitting the ball..
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:33 pm
Pudge single, McCann out.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:34 pm
I tried to start a Marteeeen chant a few months ago and nothing happened.
I did that too and even the folks who came with me were giving me weird looks. Then I had to explain the whole thing and the fun was drained out of it. Plus upper deck – so I’m guessing Marteen probably didnt hear it.
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:35 pm
I don’t care how much people hate on Glaus but I love that he’s willing to do whatever it takes for the team.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:36 pm
Cy Livan as some people like to call him..
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
7:36 pm
Melky! Again! Keep the hits comin’ Melkman!
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
7:36 pm
Melky be hot !
Choppinmama
August 18th, 2010
7:36 pm
A really good looking lineup for tonight. Let’s go get ‘em boys. Like Joe just said “everybody loves a winner”.
And doesn’t Baaaad Boy Huddy look positively menacing tonight? Hope to see him tonight before the game is over without the hat. Looking for fuzz on the ol’ dome…..or it stops somewhere in the ear region of the face???
Heath
August 18th, 2010
7:36 pm
Are people ready to accept Melky yet?…. steadily better and better.
Clint
August 18th, 2010
7:37 pm
Melky really is on fire lately. Gotta start playing him, Diaz, and Heyward against LH from now on.
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:37 pm
Seriously, Snot – no one understood what I was doing. The usher in my area smiled but everyone else either ignored me or stared.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:37 pm
Soph’s Melky – club weekly meeting.
(crickets)
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
7:37 pm
Whatcha Gonna do when the Melkster runs wild on you BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:37 pm
CB, say something nice about Melky. I did it yesterday.
JasonInFL
August 18th, 2010
7:37 pm
I dog The Dud as much as anyone on here. But, he has been playing pretty well lately.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:38 pm
I dont like outs.
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:38 pm
Hey, my club inspired him! Look how well he’s doing now.
Choppinmama
August 18th, 2010
7:38 pm
“Buck Commander” on the broadcast next inning.
Jerry
August 18th, 2010
7:39 pm
Why is Gonzalez even in this game? He is now 4 for 45 against Livan. Infante could have played SS and Conrad could have been at 3rd.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:39 pm
Hey, my club inspired him! Look how well he’s doing now.
Oh well, then by all means carry on>
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:39 pm
we could have some scrub playing in his spot, Nate. so respect the Melk Man.
Missing : SS from the Blue Jays
August 18th, 2010
7:39 pm
Has anyone seen me? I was supposed to come to the ATL Braves for my bat??? Reward if found!
J-Hey
August 18th, 2010
7:39 pm
AGon needs to become that hitter he was born to be ….. because with the Glaus problem taken care of it’s either him or Ankiel who are now the weaker links
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
7:40 pm
Jason was outstanding his whole career high school until he got here.. He has an injury … and the rest is history…….For the most part he is over the injury…. however, TP has got to have him thinking.. Am I standing as straight as I’m told to do.. do I have my hands at the right angle… _ Toots
You might want to lay off that toot, Toots. You sound delusional.
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
7:40 pm
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:32 pm
MIBravesFan–
Ryan Dempster goes on Friday–he’s a righty. Back to the pins and needles for me!
Here’s hoping now that they have Lee they will use him at 4 most days, even against righties, and set BMac in that 5th spot!
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
7:40 pm
Say Glaus comes back truly healthy and is able to play 3B, my question is what would lineup be in those particular game? My guess….
Against RHP:
1. Prado 2B
2. Heyward RF
3. Lee 1B
4. McCann C
5. Glaus 3B
6. Melky LF
7. Gonzalez SS
8. Ankiel CF
Against LHP:
1. Prado 2B
2. Heyward RF
3. Diaz LF
4. Lee 1B
5. McCann C
6. Glaus 3B
7. Gonzalez SS
8. Melky CF
I don’t know how plausible that would be, but with the D Lee trade and if Glaus can come back truly healthy, there are A LOT of possibilities and more depth on the bench.
Chipper in the booth
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:40 pm
Infante could have played SS and Conrad could have been at 3rd.
Conrad will come on after 6 or 7 innings. Just you wait!
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:40 pm
I could start some more clubs if you guys want. Apparently, these players love making me look foolish.
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:41 pm
I like Gonzo, I like saying Gonzo. it reminds me of the muppets.
Leeeeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:41 pm
westgadave, I agree with you. Why would anybody WANT to work for a future HOF manager. Oh and the fact that most people love BC. Well, except for a few haters on THIS BLOG! Well you turkeys can gobble on down da street! Capich?
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
7:41 pm
Chipper w/ Smoltzie in the booth !!!!!!!!
Colin
August 18th, 2010
7:42 pm
who let Willie Harris in the building?????
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:42 pm
MIBravesFan–
YEAH!
Salty Dawg
August 18th, 2010
7:42 pm
richbraveI’m screwed, blued, and tattooed, dude. No passports. Western part of the trip is cancelled. Been looking all day. No luck. Got to go to D.C. tuesday and try to get them expedited. Sorry, won’t get to meet this time, but we’ll book something a bit later in the fall. We’ll see you then. Anyway, nice trade huh?
You might want to look for one of the regional passport offices. They will issue a passport same day and I don’t believe they charge anything to expedite. Only catch is you have to have proof of travel within the next 2 weeks. And there are only like 13 throughout the country, but I would assume that there would be one near D.C.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:43 pm
I could start some more clubs if you guys want.
Try one for Gonzo. There is this young lady in Rome,GA who might be very interested.
Jerry
August 18th, 2010
7:43 pm
So glad that Livan was bunting That dude can hit!
braveslifer
August 18th, 2010
7:44 pm
Nice break
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:44 pm
How about a 6-4-3 DP. If anyone can get them, Huddy can.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:44 pm
That should count for something…
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:44 pm
Ha, Snot. I would but RG beat me to it.
You wanna be in my Kelly ho sit down club? No KJ apologists allowed.
Missing : SS from the Blue Jays
August 18th, 2010
7:45 pm
That guy that I replaced in ATL is hitting .300 SINCE leaving the Braves.. If you find my bat, please forward to ATL Braves, Turner Field.
itsover
August 18th, 2010
7:45 pm
why do people want glaus at 3B, we’re a much better team with prado at 3B and infante at 2B and glaus on the bench as a pinch hitter
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
7:46 pm
Getting a little tired of these Zone ignorant Umps, Blind B@stards!
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
7:46 pm
Testing 1 2 3.
Jerry
August 18th, 2010
7:47 pm
BALLGAME!!!!!!!!!!!
Clint
August 18th, 2010
7:47 pm
It seems to me that Chipper will have his choice of jobs once he does retire. He’d be a fantastic hitting coach or a pretty good announcer, by the sound of things.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:47 pm
Nice play. Stinks that a run scored.
It’s the beard…
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
7:47 pm
itsover
I don’t necessarily WANT Glaus at 3B. However, if he can come back and be truly healthy enough, I don’t see how it could hurt.
Plus with Infante on the bench, it adds more bench depth.
Matt the Brave
August 18th, 2010
7:47 pm
I don’t think that the braves are sweating over $500k to Troy Glaus. I think that this was more to save Glaus’ knees and a chance at getting a premier hitter.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:47 pm
Soph
I’m kinda neutral on Kelly. Besides he doesnt even play for us.
But I could have him hit/steal a little less, will help my fantasy team.So probably will.
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
7:48 pm
Just had to see if I could post. I got blocked on Bradley’s blog for making a comment (twice).
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:48 pm
Ow…
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
7:48 pm
Clint
August 18th, 2010
7:47 pm
It seems to me that Chipper will have his choice of jobs once he does retire. He’d be a fantastic hitting coach or a pretty good announcer, by the sound of things.
Hell Barney Rubble would be a better Hitting Coach than the current one!
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
7:49 pm
Ballgame
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
7:49 pm
Reverse jinxin anyone??
Clint
August 18th, 2010
7:50 pm
JoeBrave – I have to agree with you there.
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
7:50 pm
When does deer season start?
Brave4life-1995 all over again?? FREE FREDDIE FREEMAN
August 18th, 2010
7:50 pm
settle down Huddy
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:50 pm
Well, the Kelly ho sit down club took shape after a few rumors popped up about him coming back.
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
7:51 pm
Chipper funny in the booth !!!!!
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
7:52 pm
Chipper an announcer? Please NO!That nasal drone would get very annoying!
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
7:52 pm
It’s a blowout.
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
7:52 pm
Got Nats right where we want em
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
7:52 pm
damn …
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:52 pm
JoeBrave
I’ll humor you? So you think Rudy Jaramillo is a great hitting coach right?
Falling Down
August 18th, 2010
7:52 pm
What a lazy bum. You are supposed to be a world class athlete and you are whining about running to your position. Chipper Jones, I despise you.
Clint
August 18th, 2010
7:53 pm
Man, I’ve been spoiled by Huddy lately. It’s gotten to the point where you don’t really expect him to give up any runs, much less TWO in one inning.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
7:53 pm
Reverse Jinxin begins in 3,2.1……….
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
7:53 pm
Should spot em one more run for a challenge tonight.
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
7:53 pm
Okay Huddy, shave ASAP!
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
7:53 pm
This game is OVER! Let’s hope Philly loses.
Mike Hancho
August 18th, 2010
7:53 pm
Seriously…why would he change things up and go for the beard?
J-Hey
August 18th, 2010
7:54 pm
they better keep piling on because come the bottom of the 6th inning the Braves offense will finally be ready to go!
Falling Down
August 18th, 2010
7:54 pm
Why would Tim Hudson jeopardize his hot streak with a beard? I yearn for the athletes of yesteryear who knew how to play this game.
Brave4life-1995 all over again?? FREE FREDDIE FREEMAN
August 18th, 2010
7:54 pm
not vintage Huddy
cheshire
August 18th, 2010
7:54 pm
is this a joke?? why is Hudson getting rocked by the Nationals??? 4 hits and a walk. i’m not sure the Nats have had an inning like this all season.
WTF Hudson, pull it together and stop screwing around.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:55 pm
Now get those runs back.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:55 pm
And then, all of the sudden, Bubba comes running out of the dugout. There’s a long cord trailing behind him. He goes up to Timmy and hands him an electric raiser.
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
7:55 pm
Huddy needs to shave between innings.
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
7:55 pm
grab some bench adam
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
7:55 pm
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
7:52 pm
JoeBrave
I’ll humor you? So you think Rudy Jaramillo is a great hitting coach right?
I think Rudy is better than Pendledump! Yeppers! I think Don Baylor, and 29 others are superior to Pendledump!
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:56 pm
Typed that too fast…meant “razor”, obviously.
Yet another “funny” ruined by Yours Truly.
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
7:56 pm
What does it raise?
cheshire
August 18th, 2010
7:56 pm
in all seriousness, would you blame Bobby if he batted Hudson 8th and Ankiel 9th? it would actually make perfectly good sense.
.588
August 18th, 2010
7:56 pm
Dang! Every time I turn to the game, the Nats are up 2-0.
Nick, what’s happened to us?
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
7:56 pm
Sorry.
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
7:56 pm
It’s really interesting listening to Chipper talk about the game. You can see why he’s a great post-game interview.
JasonInFL
August 18th, 2010
7:57 pm
Huddy hasn’t had an inning like that in forever…and he only gave up 2 runs! Let’s get the bats going before the 6th tonight boys!
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:57 pm
Donny–
Uh…it raises…uh…the hairs, so that they uh…shave…better…
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
7:57 pm
Don’t expect a comeback tonight folks.
Jerry
August 18th, 2010
7:57 pm
Why would Hudson grow a beard if it’s gonna be red? I can understand shaving that trash off his head. Red on the head like a d*** on a dog.
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
7:57 pm
What does it raise?
It raises the hairs so you can get underneath them and it’s called “skintimate.”
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
7:57 pm
I think I saw a commercial about that.
Leeeeeee
August 18th, 2010
7:58 pm
I love Chipper the player. His slow Texas drawl has always turned me off. I don’t think I could hang with him as a broadcaster. I would put up with Chip, ten times over.
.588
August 18th, 2010
7:58 pm
Warner Robins girls on top of Ca. 4-2.
Tim Hudson
August 18th, 2010
7:58 pm
damned Beard
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
7:58 pm
nick …why NOT ??
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
7:58 pm
We need Troy back in the lineup.
CB
August 18th, 2010
7:58 pm
Soph,Melky has a nice haircut? No, has been playing better lately.
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
7:59 pm
Chipper needs to stop saying “repertoire.”
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
7:59 pm
Omar !!!!!
itsover
August 18th, 2010
7:59 pm
OMAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
7:59 pm
A hit!
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:00 pm
Bama – livan always shuts us down. I expect he will go at least 8.
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
8:00 pm
Two out magic!
itsover
August 18th, 2010
8:01 pm
Chipper for Hitting Coach………….fire TP ASAP
Falling Down
August 18th, 2010
8:01 pm
For the love of God please take that poor kid away from Terry Pendleton
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:01 pm
I think Jayson should just do what brung him! Tell Pendledump to go play in the middle of I75 with a butcher knife!
Leeeeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:01 pm
Nick 2.0, get ready to do your disappearing act. We will stomp these guys.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
8:01 pm
I think Rudy is better than Pendledump!
The Cubs are better than us in avg (.259 to .258) – marginal at best and better at SLG .411 to .401.
Worse at OBP (.340 Braves to .323 Cubs) and hence in OPS (.742 to .733).
And most importantly in Runs: Braves 549 to 512 Cubs.
Fat lot of good he is doing them. He wrecked the first half of Aramis Ramirez and Derrek Lee to the point where their first half numbers were well below their career averages. And you think he is great?
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:01 pm
nick …wrong again …thanks for your opinion …and no facts …
itsover
August 18th, 2010
8:01 pm
LOL…….even chipper knows TP is screwing J-Hey up
JBoog1285
August 18th, 2010
8:02 pm
Chipper just said TP is screwing up Jason.
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
8:02 pm
I can’t see the top of Chipper’s head.
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:02 pm
Bust! I hate Heyward.
WHAT!!
August 18th, 2010
8:02 pm
Heyward is overrated
UKUGA
August 18th, 2010
8:02 pm
So, Chipper goes on TV and states that he doesn’t see eye-to-eye with Pendleton on his coaching of Jason Heyward.
Interesting.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:02 pm
Didn’t say Great, said better than Pendledump!
Jerry
August 18th, 2010
8:02 pm
Heyward=easy out.
J-Hey
August 18th, 2010
8:03 pm
6th inning Nats … better watch out, 3 more innings and this offense will be warmed up!!!!
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
8:03 pm
It’s really fun to hear Chipper talk about baseball. The dude really knows his stuff.
Falling Down
August 18th, 2010
8:03 pm
Really, I think Jason Heyward needs to go down in the lineup so we can maximize our lineup at the top.
.588
August 18th, 2010
8:03 pm
We look weak right now. ‘Sup with that?
We gonna go “late-game” tonight?
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
8:03 pm
Gotta get to their pen.
JasonInFL
August 18th, 2010
8:04 pm
heyward’s last big hit?
itsover
August 18th, 2010
8:04 pm
no chance TP is here next year……thats a good thing……..probably only still here because of 6……..good thing he won’t be here to ruin Freeman
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:04 pm
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
7:55 pm
And then, all of the sudden, Bubba comes running out of the dugout. There’s a long cord trailing behind him. He goes up to Timmy and hands him an electric raiser.
Jerry
August 18th, 2010
8:04 pm
Derrick Lee steps into the Braves dugout for the first time and tells Pendleton to stay the hell away from him.
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:04 pm
Heyward will single handedly keep this team out of the postseason.
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:04 pm
Chipper w/ the props for Frank Howard !!!!!!
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
8:05 pm
When you’re throwing forty mile per hour yakkers I guess you don’t get tired though.
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:05 pm
It was still funny McFann – I didn’t even notice the typo
Leeeeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:05 pm
Jasoninfla, It’s more fun when they come back in the ninth and do a walkoff.
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:05 pm
How can one player on a team of 25 keep them out of the playoffs?
JasonInFL
August 18th, 2010
8:06 pm
What did Chip say about J-hey and TP?
cheshire
August 18th, 2010
8:06 pm
Heyward is not a “bust”… but he is really inconsistent right now. He and McCann both… they either look amazing at the plate or horrible. Not much in between at the moment.
Jerry
August 18th, 2010
8:06 pm
The first 3 batters in our lineup should be Infante, Prado, and Lee. Heyward should be no better than 6th.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:06 pm
Snot, I guess St.L, Cincy, S.F., Atl.,Phi.,among others didn’t have a damn thing to do with any of that huh? Facing the likes of Hudson, Jurrjens, Hanson,Halladay,Wainwright, and so on, were just aberrations huh? Jeez, I like Jaramillo better than Pendleturd,I think at this point Scooby freakin Doo, could do a better job!
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
8:06 pm
Lee will be like Pedro Cerrano and be putting talismans around the batting cage to keep Pendleton away.
itsover
August 18th, 2010
8:06 pm
Good to have Chipper in the booth to shut Chip up
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:06 pm
He’s an automatic out in the 2 hole. Figure it out.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
8:06 pm
Didn’t say Great, said better than Pendledump!
Then why are the cubs hitting worse and producing less runs?
They have lineup with bigger bats than us right and still they sucked playing half their games in a hitter friendly park.
Baseless and prejudiced – that’s all it is.
Jerry
August 18th, 2010
8:07 pm
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:05 pm
How can one player on a team of 25 keep them out of the playoffs?
That’s a question you could’ve asked about McLouth.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
8:07 pm
Thanks, MIBravesFan!
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 18th, 2010
8:07 pm
“why do people want glaus at 3B,”
I prefer him glued to the bench.
J-Hey
August 18th, 2010
8:07 pm
I’d imagine the new manager will get his choice as to who he wants on his coaching staff … which means Fredi, if you keep TP you’re popularity points will probably drop with a few of the fans
Falling Down
August 18th, 2010
8:07 pm
I wonder who is the best left-handed batter he’s seen is?
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:08 pm
They need to pull Hudson. He’s done.
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:08 pm
Jerry-
Correct me if I’m wrong, but the team was in first place when Nate was here…
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:08 pm
Chipper …”we got ball players” …nice
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
8:09 pm
I wonder if Bobby hunts?
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
8:09 pm
Facing the likes of Hudson, Jurrjens, Hanson,Halladay,Wainwright, and so on, were just aberrations huh?
Sure and the braves never ace any good pitchers. Completely stupid argument. They face Waiwright and Carpenter as often as we face Santana and Halladay. Keep clutching at straws.
Rob from SC
August 18th, 2010
8:09 pm
I am really frustrated with all the Heyward hatred… Makes me sick
Mike Hancho
August 18th, 2010
8:10 pm
Dang – Huddy getting rocked!!
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:10 pm
Pull him!
Falling Down
August 18th, 2010
8:10 pm
Asking that he be moved in the lineup is hatred now?
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
8:11 pm
Sounds like Chipper will be managing next year and Bobby will be the Buck Commander.
J-Hey
August 18th, 2010
8:11 pm
death by 1000 singles?
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:12 pm
Huddy bear down here !!!!
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
8:12 pm
Farnsworth needs to hold Huddy down while somebody shaves him.
.588
August 18th, 2010
8:12 pm
Heyward’s a 21 y.o. kid. Not surprised to see him suck at all. He’s a little kid for cryin’ out loud.
Roger
August 18th, 2010
8:12 pm
Huddy not looking good tonight.
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
8:13 pm
Wasn’t that a character on Starsky and Hutch?
JasonInFL
August 18th, 2010
8:13 pm
Huddy getting hit a little bit tonight…get out of this inning with no runs allowed and then we tie it up!
Roger
August 18th, 2010
8:13 pm
Except that.
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:13 pm
well that DP helps !
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:13 pm
Hudsons cy young consideration got flushed down the toilet tonight. Ashame.
JasonInFL
August 18th, 2010
8:13 pm
Good job Huddy! Let’s go O!
.588
August 18th, 2010
8:13 pm
Chipper – *uck Commander!
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:14 pm
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
8:06 pm
Baseless and prejudiced – that’s all it is.
What? what in the hell does that mean?
T.P. singlehandedly ruined Francouer, Kelly Johnson,McLouth,A.Jones,and any other player not named Chipper Jones, or Martin Prado… now he needs to be removed before he destroys Heyward!
All in favor of Don Baylor’s return.Wade Boggs,even Sarge Matthews would be better, how in the hell am I being prejudiced????
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:14 pm
Donny …haha …yup …huggy wasn’t it ? …
Dan-82ndAirborne
August 18th, 2010
8:14 pm
I’m frustrated that Heyward hasn’t made any significant adjustments lately. Obviously, none of us are batting instructors, but even the casual observer can notice when someone is making the same outs on the same pitches with some frequency. He’s a really smart baseball player, lots of natural instinct, but Chip needs to be in his ear every day teaching him those finer points that make really good players into great players. But hey, he’s a rookie.. maybe learning too early isn’t all that great for the kid.. needs to take some bruises first.
Falling Down
August 18th, 2010
8:15 pm
Cy Young I basically just look to see who has the best ERA That pretty much decides it for me as to who the best pitcher was, and after that WHIP would be my second consideration.
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
8:15 pm
JoeBrave, get used to it.
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:15 pm
Phi about to take the lead. 1.5 up.
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
8:15 pm
You guys are vastly overrating the importance if a Major League hitting coach.
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
8:15 pm
Yep. Huggy Bear.
Brave4life- 1995 all over again???
August 18th, 2010
8:16 pm
so when do we break out the bats tonight ????
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
8:16 pm
MARTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:16 pm
Wall just KO’D Wee Willie!
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:16 pm
Marteeeeen!!
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:16 pm
Marteeeeeen !!!!!!!!!!! ….
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
8:16 pm
Wall? What wall?
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:16 pm
Marteeeeeeeen!
Rob from SC
August 18th, 2010
8:17 pm
Harris played that into a double
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:17 pm
And now phi is winning. They are just a better team.
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:17 pm
Dang Willie, more guts than brains on that play
Brave4life- 1995 all over again???
August 18th, 2010
8:17 pm
Yeah
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:17 pm
Soph,Melky has a nice haircut?
If you say so, CB. Personally, I think he needs a haircut but no judging here.
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 18th, 2010
8:18 pm
That Prado’s a decent hitter.
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
8:18 pm
Figures we get a big hit right after I stop watching
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:18 pm
I think that hurt Marteen.
.588
August 18th, 2010
8:18 pm
Phillies may not lose again this year.
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
8:18 pm
Livan looks good. No homo.
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:18 pm
Correct me if I’m wrong, but the team was in first place when Nate was here… cab
They were also in 5th place, too.
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:19 pm
Carlos ruiz is out playing Mccann lately.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:19 pm
Okay, I will say it BUNT!!! Brian. LMBO
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:19 pm
RG-
You are not being helpful!
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:19 pm
Okay Hinske bunt then!
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
8:20 pm
Thank you for not swinging at any of that garbage.
I’m sick of him getting pitched around.
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:20 pm
5-1 phi. Were screwed.
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 18th, 2010
8:20 pm
So Lee’s apparently gonna’ wear #27…the same # McGriff wore. Just sayin’.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
8:20 pm
JoeBrave
Any argument with Frenchy as evidence really sucks.He has really turned it around after leaving TP has he?
KJ – as streaky as ever and only thing saving him is a hitter’s park not a hitting coach.
Andruw – sure all the good seasons were unrelated to TP and just the bad ones matter.It had nothing to do with his weight gain and bad routine at all?
Also if you start cherry picking names, so can I for counter. Besides most – nay – all your names are wrong.
Look I’m not saying TP is great. Bottom line is we dont know everything and all the hate is baseless and prejudice. That’s all it really is.
Clint
August 18th, 2010
8:20 pm
Come on, Hinske. Let’s not wait until the 6th tonight.
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:21 pm
cab-
Oh, lo siento! Remember when the Phillies were in 3rd place? (Helpful?)
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
8:21 pm
See, RIGHT WHERE WE WANT THEM!!!!!!!!!!!
Dan-82ndAirborne
August 18th, 2010
8:21 pm
Philly is up 5-1
Jimmy Rollins just hit a bomb and he’s a double away from the cycle.
Also, obviously a hitting coach can’t swing the bat for his players, but his job is the same as a pitching coach’s job; to identify mechanical flaws and flaws in approach. Like Yogi said, half of this game is 90% mental.
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:22 pm
Make me look dumb, Melky.
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:22 pm
So Lee’s apparently gonna’ wear #27…the same # McGriff wore. Just sayin’.
Ok, who’s going to go set the press box on fire?
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
8:22 pm
Got us right where they want us now. mercy
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:22 pm
Snot, You love on Pendleturd, and I will bash the brainless waste of bench space, we will agree to disagree here!
J-Hey
August 18th, 2010
8:22 pm
Looks like the Giants are going to keep rolling, oh well one less pitching staff to worry about in the playoffs
Rob from SC
August 18th, 2010
8:22 pm
walked 2 in a row on 8 pitches, Melky swings at the first pitch….
.588
August 18th, 2010
8:22 pm
Doesn’t matter what Philly does, as long as we keep winning.
But, damn can they hit!
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:22 pm
Melky is a f***ing idiot@
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
Or not.
CB, we’re up and running again.
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
RG-
Still not helpful!
cheese
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
awww melky…
Brave4life- 1995 all over again???
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
well DAMN
braveslifer
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
Wow first pitch swinging after two walks.
Roger
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
COOL!
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
TIE GAME!!
Missing : SS from the Blue Jays
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
Anyone seen me? Seeking real SS, not a lucky one!
Clint
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
Wow. I’ll take it!
itsover
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
braveslifer
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
Well that worked out. Thank you Nats.
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
YEAH!!!
jay dubu
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
Melky, he walked the 2 hitters before you….take a pitch!!!
.588
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
Bet Livan’s fuming!
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:23 pm
Yay, we’ll certainly take that.
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:24 pm
TIE game … 2-2 …thank you Nats !!!!!!!!!!
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:24 pm
I love it when I yell “drop, drop, drop” at the screen and it actually does!
itsover
August 18th, 2010
8:24 pm
we need ankiel to heat up in the worst way
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 18th, 2010
8:24 pm
Time for Ankiel to justify his existence.
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:24 pm
cab-
Sorry. Well, hey…the Natinals are in last place, so we should beat them!
andy
August 18th, 2010
8:24 pm
hate to kill the mood…..phillies up 5-1
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:24 pm
It ain’t pretty but it works
National Defense
August 18th, 2010
8:24 pm
Enjoy the house warming gift folks!
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
8:24 pm
Is this the guy we want up with the game on the line?
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100815/capt.a7ed3d57a2014ab08eafc308d53f0721-a7ed3d57a2014ab08eafc308d53f0721-0.jpg
Couch Tater
August 18th, 2010
8:24 pm
What did Chip say about J-hey and TP?
Jason in FL –
He said What works for one player doesn’t necessarily work for everyone, that each player is different and he didn’t necessarily agree with what TP was doing, but that teams were pitching Jason inside and he should take the approach of “spittin’” on the inside stuff and looking to drive pitches on the outer part of the plate.
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:25 pm
Dfa Ankiel, dude sucks.
Rob from SC
August 18th, 2010
8:25 pm
Thank you Adam Kennedy
.588
August 18th, 2010
8:25 pm
Floodgates Rick………open ‘em!
Not what I had in mind Chief.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:25 pm
Snot, I was just stating an obvious, Heyward needs to open up at the plate against junk-ballers, and why he HC, has not worked on that is unfathomable,Clearly he is lunging out over the plate,opening him up would limit that…. just simple baseball 101.
FEAR
August 18th, 2010
8:25 pm
little luck for the bravos. bailed out old Haku
Donny Corleone
August 18th, 2010
8:25 pm
Boy, that Ankiel is rakin’.
itsover
August 18th, 2010
8:25 pm
who cares what the phils do as long as we keep putting Ws in the column
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
8:25 pm
we will agree to disagree here!
That we can so that you can continue your immature name calling.
Choppinmama
August 18th, 2010
8:25 pm
McFann @ 7:36:
Now THAT’S funny!!!
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:27 pm
National Defense
August 18th, 2010
8:24 pm
Enjoy the house warming gift folks!
We’re happy to take them!
DiamondbackMac
August 18th, 2010
8:27 pm
Just got home and saw the news about Derrek Lee. Who saw that coming? Surely one of the many genii on the blog predicted it.
Roy Hobbs
August 18th, 2010
8:27 pm
I like the Lee trade for this team, but I cant help but feel if they had just given Glaus more time off through the year he might have help up better.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
8:27 pm
JoeBrave
He can suggest or advice. Its the major leagues and they believe he will make adjustments.From AAA to the ML is a big leap for a 21 yr old kid.
As Bat said, you are overvaluing his influence – good or bad.
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:27 pm
cab-
I saw you yelling at Soph! That will not be tolerated!
Leeeeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:27 pm
Well, looks like we are going to do this thing early. I’m thinking long ball! Anybody else?
ryan
August 18th, 2010
8:28 pm
How about Milky eight straight balls and he comes out swinging. Ankiel stinks.
Missing : SS from the Blue Jays
August 18th, 2010
8:28 pm
Do I play for the Braves?
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:28 pm
I’m not sure what to think about Huddy with a beard. I want to like it, but….I’m still undecided.
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
8:29 pm
I think Nick has already DFA the entire starting 9. Can we bring up all of AAA?
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:29 pm
nice inning for Huddy !!!!!!!
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
8:30 pm
I like the beard. Then again, I’m pro-beard in general
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:30 pm
RG-
No No No! I was not yelling at Soph! I was venting…she understands!
Mike Hancho
August 18th, 2010
8:30 pm
Nick should be the GM for the Fhillthies
Leeeeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:31 pm
Someone hits a jack for the Bravos. Who wants it bad enough?
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
8:31 pm
Soph told me she was a little upset about the yelling and venting
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:31 pm
Then again, I’m pro-beard in general
Generally speaking, I like them. I’m just not sure on Huddy. I’ll hold off judgement until I see him without his hat on…
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:31 pm
Snotboogie -
I was just thinking that exact same thing
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:31 pm
Huddy !!!!!!
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
8:32 pm
Timmy!!
Carroll Rogers
August 18th, 2010
8:32 pm
I don’t know Rob from SC. I’ve not heard Chino say that personally. I’ve always thought his best position was second.
Base hit for Hudson.
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
8:32 pm
Huddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
8:32 pm
We take the lead this inning!!
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:32 pm
Nick, should have to hand wash Jayson Werth’s jockstrap!
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 18th, 2010
8:32 pm
“I think Nick has already DFA the entire starting 9. Can we bring up all of AAA?”
Not McLouth and Kawakami.
Leeeeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:32 pm
WTG Huddy!
Choppinmama
August 18th, 2010
8:32 pm
StevefromOH: Chipper needs to stop saying “repertoire.”
That’s his foreign vocabulary word of the week. He has to work it into a conversation 3 times a day. I’ll use it the 3rd time for him tonight…………………..
Chipper has a very large repertoire, oh yes he does.
braveslifer
August 18th, 2010
8:32 pm
Way to get out of the ining and following it up with a single.
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:33 pm
cab-
No way, Jose. Don’t start backtracking now! I give Soph permission to yell at you in all caps! That’s right!! I said all.caps.
Falling Down
August 18th, 2010
8:33 pm
Yeah, cause there is nothing like watching Derek Lowe boiling in his own sweat as he gives up 5 runs in the 1st 2 innings
FEAR
August 18th, 2010
8:33 pm
hahah. Huddy!
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
8:34 pm
Chipper has a very large repertoire, oh yes he does.
.588
August 18th, 2010
8:34 pm
I like a lady with some “beard.”
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:34 pm
Huddy’s beard looks like mud or something, not sure about that one, it’s unusual that’s for sure.
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:34 pm
Not that guy had a beard.
CB
August 18th, 2010
8:34 pm
Soph,cab doesn’t like anybody. She said I was a bad influence on you. Maybe we need to start a we don’t like cab club. Ha!
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:34 pm
RG-
I WASN’T YELLING AT SOPH!!!
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
8:34 pm
Choppinmama–
Thanks! What did I say…?
Omar!
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:34 pm
Drat!
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:34 pm
Heyward up, 3 outs.
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
8:35 pm
Plus, Huddy’s beard isn’t even a week old…give it another few days to grow in
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:35 pm
CB-
If you recall, I said I was a bad influence too! But you like me so it shouldn’t matter if I like you or not
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:35 pm
How can anybody like this kid? He sucks.
Roger
August 18th, 2010
8:35 pm
Damn, Heyward…
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:36 pm
cab-
Oh, you did not just all caps me!! I’ll remember that…
.588
August 18th, 2010
8:36 pm
Jason….that ball was nine miles outside son.
Jeezus!
Rob from SC
August 18th, 2010
8:36 pm
Jason, I love you but stop taking so many F****** fastballs right down the middle.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:36 pm
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:34 pm
Heyward up, 3 outs.
Redundant! d@mn dude are the Philthies playing??? Go see!
FEAR
August 18th, 2010
8:36 pm
well so much for that
Snotboogie
August 18th, 2010
8:36 pm
How can anybody like this kid? He sucks.
Now what we told you about looking at a mirror!
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:36 pm
RG-
I’ll be waiting
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:36 pm
jeffrey d-
I don’t know…a bald guy with a beard? Just seems weird to me.
Dan Kolb's Mom
August 18th, 2010
8:37 pm
Evening guys. Whats the story
Mike Hancho
August 18th, 2010
8:37 pm
I hate how Jason take two strikes – the second of those being an 82 mph fastball right down the middle. What is he looking for? Approach – party of one!!!
Eddie
August 18th, 2010
8:37 pm
DFA Heyward now!!!! We have to cut our loosses with this kid.
Rob from SC
August 18th, 2010
8:37 pm
Nick 2.0
You need an ass kicking
Leeeeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:38 pm
That last pitch was almost in J-Hey’s range. Just a hair to far out!
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:38 pm
Heyward is as has been pointed out, a Rookie! the book is out on his early success, now he has to adjust! How soon will depend on him, IMO Lee will remove some of the pressure!
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
8:38 pm
They say of Governor her in Florida has a beard. Could be, I suppose.
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
8:38 pm
I don’t know…a bald guy with a beard? Just seems weird to me.
Works for McCann
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
8:38 pm
Sure don’t want any loosses hanging around. I agree. Cut him.
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
8:39 pm
Jeezz our Gov here
kelevra
August 18th, 2010
8:39 pm
when lee comes heyward needs to drop in the order
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
8:39 pm
You guys are playing right into Nick’s hand
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:39 pm
Eddie-
The blog’s sarcasm meter is a little slow, but you were joking right?
N8
August 18th, 2010
8:39 pm
“Dfa Ankiel, dude sucks.” Nick Douche Point Oh
I designate you blog douche. Congrats.
Roger
August 18th, 2010
8:39 pm
It seems like Heyward keeps trying to pull outside pitches. He goes through stretches where he looks great and takes the ball the other way, but most of the time he just does not look good. I guess his hot start raised expectations too high.
LOL
August 18th, 2010
8:40 pm
lol @ Jeffreeeeey d….that was mean but funny
Leeeeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:40 pm
Rob, don’t talk so mean to poor Nick. He won’t be around much longer!
Carroll Rogers
August 18th, 2010
8:40 pm
Eight hits now for Nats. I’m thinking beard has to go for Hudson
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:40 pm
Rob from SC
August 18th, 2010
8:37 pm
Nick 2.0
You need an ass kicking
No! He needs to be shoved face first into the entire Phillie team’s Jock Straps after the game!
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:41 pm
Jeffrey D-
Mac’s not bald yet!
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
8:41 pm
McCann knows I’m kidding.
….if I knew him
J-Hey
August 18th, 2010
8:41 pm
8 hits, all singles
Dan Kolb's Mom
August 18th, 2010
8:41 pm
nice play
Trey - 10
August 18th, 2010
8:41 pm
Great DP.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:41 pm
Gonzooooo! nice!
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:41 pm
very nice DP !!!!!!!!!
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:41 pm
Beeeautiful!
Rob from SC
August 18th, 2010
8:41 pm
Leeeeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:40 pm
Rob, don’t talk so mean to poor Nick. He won’t be around much longer!
Where is he going?
Brave4life-1995 all over again?? FREE FREDDIE FREEMAN
August 18th, 2010
8:42 pm
Yeah, i love sinkers
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
8:42 pm
DP
Dan Kolb's Mom
August 18th, 2010
8:42 pm
i like the beard. he looks handsome.
Brave4life-1995 all over again?? FREE FREDDIE FREEMAN
August 18th, 2010
8:42 pm
still has a shot to go 8
braveslifer
August 18th, 2010
8:43 pm
“Yeah, cause there is nothing like watching Derek Lowe boiling in his own sweat as he gives up 5 runs in the 1st 2 innings.”
Yeah there is nothing like it cause it rarely happens. He has only given up 5+ runs four times this season. You have to go all the way back to early June to find the last time it happend… And all of those times he has gone at least 4 innings…
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:43 pm
cab-
OWNED!!!!
Leeeeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:43 pm
Tater Time.
Brave4life-1995 all over again?? FREE FREDDIE FREEMAN
August 18th, 2010
8:43 pm
Giants are slowly faltering
Jeff321
August 18th, 2010
8:43 pm
After listening to Chipper talk about what Heyward needs to do.. It’d be interesting to hear how exactly TP’s approach differs.
CB
August 18th, 2010
8:43 pm
jeffrey,fear the McFann.
JC Bravo
August 18th, 2010
8:44 pm
Amazing, Huddy gives up two runs on eight hits in six innings and it feels like he’s getting shelled. High bar he’s set.
RichieRich86
August 18th, 2010
8:44 pm
How bout that Gonzo DP? And about Huddy with a beard I like it. I guess I’m biased cause I’m 23 bald and have a goatee.
Heath
August 18th, 2010
8:44 pm
Not only is Tim pitching great this season…dude is swinging a good stick too. .223 BA. Pretty damn good over-all production.
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:45 pm
start it up Marteen !!
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:45 pm
RG-
I am simply choosing to take the high road and not resort to responding to such tactics…
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:45 pm
yup !!!
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:45 pm
Bald and a goatee is one thing, but beards are supposed to be an extention of you top-of-head hair.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:45 pm
F-Bomb from Huddy! Love it!
Heath
August 18th, 2010
8:45 pm
Prado just rakes.
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:45 pm
Marteeeeen the hitting machineeeee!
Brave4life-1995 all over again?? FREE FREDDIE FREEMAN
August 18th, 2010
8:46 pm
Prado=Animal
RichieRich86
August 18th, 2010
8:46 pm
Prado for President!
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
8:46 pm
There’s that pitch again.
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 18th, 2010
8:46 pm
Well that sucked.
Dan Kolb's Mom
August 18th, 2010
8:47 pm
tagging? wtf?
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:47 pm
cab-
Yeah, sure….
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:47 pm
Bleep!
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:47 pm
Dumb
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:47 pm
Piss poor base running there! too Aggressive!
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:47 pm
don’t know …wtf ?
Missing : SS from the Blue Jays
August 18th, 2010
8:47 pm
Prado will get a pass, but Gonzo still blows!
RichieRich86
August 18th, 2010
8:47 pm
please tell me why Prado just tried to tag up?
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 18th, 2010
8:47 pm
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-HAAAA-HAAAAAH!!!
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
8:47 pm
beards are supposed to be an extention of you top-of-head hair.
Incorrect. Beards are supposed to be used as a measure of grittiness and manliness
Brave4life-1995 all over again?? FREE FREDDIE FREEMAN
August 18th, 2010
8:48 pm
oh boy
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:48 pm
Release Hinske. Dude sucks.
Dan Kolb's Mom
August 18th, 2010
8:48 pm
well that inning was a trainwreck.
Braves One
August 18th, 2010
8:48 pm
Jason is hurting us batting second…not getting on and swinging and missing a lot…might be nice to have Prado and Infante hitting in front of D-Lee with Jason perhaps sixth.
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:48 pm
JC Bravo
August 18th, 2010
8:44 pm
Amazing, Huddy gives up two runs on eight hits in six innings and it feels like he’s getting shelled. High bar he’s set.
Good point!
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:48 pm
not smart …
RichieRich86
August 18th, 2010
8:48 pm
man what a game. 6th inning on is our game. This club has had a knack for winning the games in the late innings! Come on Bravos!
Leeeeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:48 pm
Now Rob. TSK, TSK. You know the little Heathen goes running when the Braves break out the WupA**!
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:48 pm
Chino did it, all Chino’s fault there!
JC Bravo
August 18th, 2010
8:48 pm
That’s not a dumb play at all. Took a perfect throw to keep him out of scoring position.
Mike Hancho
August 18th, 2010
8:48 pm
Come on Nick – you’re going to have to turn the page on that. Get a little more creative.
Couch Tater
August 18th, 2010
8:49 pm
cab doesn’t like anybody
Sure she does. Lane Kiffin.
.588
August 18th, 2010
8:49 pm
That wasn’t good at all.
“A” ball stuff.
I feel that hot Phillie breath on my neck. Stinks too.
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:49 pm
Beards are supposed to be used as a measure of grittiness and manliness
Ah. The old “man response.” You sound like my friend who just returned from an internship with most disgustingly huge beard I’ve ever seen from a 21 year-old.
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
8:49 pm
Snotboogie–dunno if we’ve got enough money to purchase all those contracts from AAA…
Moe Berg
August 18th, 2010
8:50 pm
“Incorrect. Beards are supposed to be used as a measure of grittiness and manliness”
Or laziness.
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:50 pm
http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0669629/mediaindex?photoId=MV5BMTM1NzM1NDI0MV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNzk2NTgwMw
Dude looks just like Jim riggleman.
RichieRich86
August 18th, 2010
8:50 pm
How many pitches is Huddy at? Anyone know?
jeffreeeey d
August 18th, 2010
8:50 pm
Well grooming is required for proper beardsmanship. You can’t just stop shaving.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:51 pm
Getting kinda tired of these Braves making these damn junk ballers look like Cy Young!
Someone needs to call Lookey Lookey Lookey here comes Cookey”Cook’s Pest Control! to get the termites out from the Bat rack!
Dan-82ndAirborne
August 18th, 2010
8:52 pm
A-Gon has come up with some pretty clutch hits lately.
kelevra
August 18th, 2010
8:52 pm
lineup needs to start
infante
prado
mccann
lee
heyward
and against lefties
infante
prado
lee
mcann
diaz
heyward
RichieRich86
August 18th, 2010
8:52 pm
that’s not good having a lead off hitter on base. However we do have Huddy on the mound so I’m not gunna sweat it.
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:52 pm
Who the heck is the home plate ump tonight?
Roman Gal
August 18th, 2010
8:52 pm
jeffrey-
Agreed. A well-groomed beard is an acceptable beard.
JC Bravo
August 18th, 2010
8:52 pm
My ultra-conservative late Grandfather used to tell me that facial hair is cultivating on your face the stuff that grows wild in your arse.
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
8:53 pm
Huddy at 83 pitches.
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:53 pm
Huddy is like at 90+ pitch count …
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:53 pm
Love those DPs Huddy gets!
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 18th, 2010
8:53 pm
“Someone needs to call Lookey Lookey Lookey here comes Cookey”Cook’s Pest Control! to get the termites out from the Bat rack!”
Well, they just deGlaused the clubhouse.
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
8:53 pm
jeffrey–I agree. Same thing goes for the fine are of mustache-cultivating. Proper grooming is required for a good patch of lip fur.
Rob from SC
August 18th, 2010
8:54 pm
I am telling you that is is Heyward’s hand that is causing the problems….NL look out when it heals
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
8:54 pm
I haven’t gotten a single major league base hit since I grew my beard ……….. back in 1983.
Steve from OH
August 18th, 2010
8:54 pm
*art
masivatack
August 18th, 2010
8:54 pm
good to see carl is’t someone whos opinion we should care about… go root for somebody else dood… we don’t need ya
N8
August 18th, 2010
8:54 pm
“Huddy at 83 pitches.” Nick Douche Point Oh
Yeah, yeah. We know…. Dude Sucks and he’s gotta go, right?
Trey - 10
August 18th, 2010
8:54 pm
Huddy has definitely been shutting the team down. Hopefully the Braves can score for him.
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:54 pm
Huddy is @ 90 pitches …
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:55 pm
And speaking of commercials – Keith Hernandez and his “lip jacket” need to go from MLB.TV – please!
Brave4life-1995 all over again?? FREE FREDDIE FREEMAN
August 18th, 2010
8:55 pm
please score some darn runs
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
8:55 pm
Who feels like a last AB walk off win tonight?
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:55 pm
At least I think that’s his name – the former Met
CB
August 18th, 2010
8:56 pm
90 pitches for Hudson.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:56 pm
Up comes the Melkster!! Whatcha gonna dooooooooooooo???
Sopheeeee
August 18th, 2010
8:56 pm
Hey, you guys – cab yelled at me today. In all-caps too.
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:57 pm
Wow! hate that for Medlen,love that guy’s gumption!
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:57 pm
Melky …delivers !!!
Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson
August 18th, 2010
8:58 pm
cab has been a bit of a bully lately.
RichieRich86
August 18th, 2010
8:58 pm
huddy at 90 pitches he might be able to pitch the whole game. I also like that lineup the guy posted just a little bit ago
1. Infante
2. Prado
3. BMac
4. Lee
5. J-Hey
6.Gonzo
7. Melky
8. Ankiel
9. Pitcher
Ron H.
August 18th, 2010
8:58 pm
Darn Giants are just keeling over…letting the Phils have their way with them. Come on! Put up some sort of a fight!
That being said, the NL and AL East are the toughest divisions in MLB.
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:58 pm
well maybe not this time …hehe
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
8:58 pm
Soph
You musta deserved it. I am certain she wouldn’t have yelled for no good reason.
Need a tissue?
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:58 pm
but …Gonzo !! …yes !
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
8:59 pm
There you go AGon – sometimes those bloop hits get a guy going, for whatever reason
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
8:59 pm
Quagmire up, Oh! Giggety!
J-Hey
August 18th, 2010
8:59 pm
wonder if Ankiel can finally make it past first base with his ground balls
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
8:59 pm
the Rickster !!!
cabravesfan
August 18th, 2010
8:59 pm
Actually, CB’s right. I don’t like anyone
(How have I been a bully????)
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
9:00 pm
More gifts! Thank you, thank you very much!
Dan Kolb's Mom
August 18th, 2010
9:00 pm
RAW DAWG TATER TIME
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
9:00 pm
Conrad! Mr.KLUTCH!
Wayne in Utah
August 18th, 2010
9:00 pm
Babe Conrad …………. what more needs to be said?
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
9:00 pm
Brooksie ? …I say he does …
N8
August 18th, 2010
9:01 pm
Oh, whaddya know… Venters is up in the pen. Must mean it’s Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, huh?
RichieRich86
August 18th, 2010
9:01 pm
well Huddy’s night is over. Great Pitchin Huddy.
JC Bravo
August 18th, 2010
9:01 pm
Ankiel’s skin matches the dirt. Looks like a ghost man on first.
.588
August 18th, 2010
9:01 pm
C’mon Brooksie!
Leeeeeee
August 18th, 2010
9:01 pm
JC Bravo, your grandfather was right! Furthermore it’s also the same as hair from somewhere else.
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
9:01 pm
Come on Brooksie – it’s the 7th kiddo!
hootdaddy
August 18th, 2010
9:01 pm
C’mon BROOOOOOOOOOOOKKSSSSSS
JC Bravo
August 18th, 2010
9:01 pm
Bobby’s gonna give him tomorrow off N8.
Clint
August 18th, 2010
9:02 pm
N8 – I don’t think Venters pitched yesterday…
hootdaddy
August 18th, 2010
9:02 pm
Kolb’s mom in da house??
Nick 2.0
August 18th, 2010
9:02 pm
Should have let Huddy hit.
BamaDude @ CowCollege AL
August 18th, 2010
9:02 pm
YES !!!!
Clint
August 18th, 2010
9:02 pm
Bases loaded!
hootdaddy
August 18th, 2010
9:02 pm
BROOOOOOOOOOOOKKKKSSSSSSSSS
JoeBrave
August 18th, 2010
9:02 pm
Giggety Giggety Brooks!
Brave4life-1995 all over again?? FREE FREDDIE FREEMAN
August 18th, 2010
9:02 pm
that works
.588
August 18th, 2010
9:02 pm
We’ll take that too!
BravesFanChris25
August 18th, 2010
9:02 pm
YAY
Dan Kolb's Mom
August 18th, 2010
9:02 pm
oh wow.
POP FLY WITH EYES
Heath
August 18th, 2010
9:02 pm
Love me some Conrad in the late innings!!!! Bases JUICED!
J-Hey
August 18th, 2010
9:02 pm
all they need is a sac fly
MIBraveeeeesFan
August 18th, 2010
9:03 pm
Brooksie! Sometimes a pop drop in the right place is just as good as a smashed ball!