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Tomahawkin
September 30th, 2010
8:17 pm
Get OUT THE WAYYY! (Boom!) Pretty Boy Coming Through! Me And My Crew! We Swaggin In The Room!”
Whats Up All?
Did anyone see the ajc article on The “Thanks Bobby Crew! Who Kicks at the Chop House?
Big Shout Outs to the “InFamous” Scott Munn, and All Other’s Who have Kicked It at the ChopHouse this year….!
Lew
September 30th, 2010
8:19 pm
After the two excellent years he’s had O’Flaherty isn’t going anywhere.
noleeeee
September 30th, 2010
8:24 pm
That’s why we acquired Gonzalez and Ankiel.
nothing I have ever said on here was not true. replacing others hurt with Ankiel and Gonzalez both of whom are terrible onbase guys, helped totally wreck the offense
noleeeee
September 30th, 2010
8:27 pm
I think guys like Mac, Prado, Heyward, etc having a drop off in September hasn’t helped either… Wayne
of course it hurt but we were already feeling the effects of losing ort on base edge b4 that happened.
noleeeee
September 30th, 2010
8:32 pm
then I’d sign him no matter what. He’s a gamer, not a bad character guy, and in his prime, still only 29.
Crawford will likely be way overpaid for what he brings to the table the next 5-6 years and will soon reach the age when many players who depend heavily on their legs start to lose some usefulness without PEDS. Certainly would not pay anything like 6 years/90+ mil for him and that might be what it takes
Salty Dawg
September 30th, 2010
8:32 pm
What about Jason Werth..? Could the Braves sign him and put him in left…?
I’ve been saying for a while now that I’d like to see Werth in a Braves uni next year. Of course, my preference would be to see them unload Nate somehow and slot Werth in the CF spot, but LF would work too. Whether they go after Werth or not, I just hope they dig deep and invest in a long-term OF’er that can provide some legitimate power.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2010
8:34 pm
The Cubs are about to give the game to the Pahds.
Frankie Wren
September 30th, 2010
8:36 pm
Yeah what this offense missed in the second half is the former shortstop whose really driving the ball in Toronto with those 7 doubles and 4 HR’s. Give me a break already.
Efrim
September 30th, 2010
8:36 pm
Big double play there….
Kat
September 30th, 2010
8:37 pm
Huge double play in the Padres/Cubs game.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2010
8:40 pm
Gorzelanny wakes up and leaves the Pahds scoreless.
noleeeee
September 30th, 2010
8:43 pm
Give me a break already.
what would you like broken? Your head already is.
Gonzo’s OBP with the Braves is 325.lower than Escobrats(either here or especially in Toronto), which lowered the team OBP some which is what I said. not all that hard to follow without a bunch of emotionalism thrown in. Not a lot of difference in that case, but some..
Coach (2011 or Bust)
September 30th, 2010
8:45 pm
Carl Crawford won’t be coming to Atlanta and I’ll explain why. It has everything to do with McCann, McLouth, Heyward and Freeman batting left handed, who are all expected to be everyday players in 2011. Crawford hits lefty too which would contribute to an already unbalanced line up.
Everybody knows that Frank Wren will be looking for a big right handed bat again to replace Troy Glaus/Derrek Lee. Who said player will be is anybody’s guess.
Frankie Wren
September 30th, 2010
8:48 pm
Ok Einstein,
Always with the stats. Lets see, Crawford who everybody wants had a OBP of .317 when Tampa went to the series in 08. Probably the one of the bigger reasons of the teams success. Lets see, Jimmy Rollins had a .OBP of .295 last year stat man. He had a difficult year but the guy is a leader and look at the Won-Loss record of the Phils when he is out of the lineup. They had success this September but it’s closer to .500 record when he is out and substantially over .500 when he is playing. Big hits and big times is what Gonzalez will give you. He’s not a great hitter but lets see your boy in Toronto measure up career stats as good as his before his career is done.
Efrim
September 30th, 2010
8:49 pm
Crawford hits lefty too which would contribute to an already unbalanced line up.
Yeah, that and the fact that he’ll cost too much…..
Frankie Wren
September 30th, 2010
8:50 pm
Let me guess, your probably a huge Kelly J fan too I am sure. KJ who goes crazy in September like 08 and this year when their team is 30 games below .500. Impact player these guys are.
Coach (2011 or Bust)
September 30th, 2010
8:57 pm
Efrim, ditto that.
Wren’s check list so far….
1. New Manager
2. Big right handed bat, preferably in LF.
3. Speedy lead off hitter. I mean, Omar can hit but he’s not a true lead off guy.
4. Try to trade Kawakami. It’s still possible folks. All Wren has to do is find another team with player (outfielder) and contract they are willing to dump, and arrange a swap. I can think of two off hand. The Angels Juan Rivera and the Cubs Marlon Byrd.
Crime Dog
September 30th, 2010
8:59 pm
Carl Crawford won’t be coming to Atlanta and I’ll explain why. It has everything to do with McCann, McLouth, Heyward and Freeman batting left handed, who are all expected to be everyday players in 2011. Crawford hits lefty too which would contribute to an already unbalanced line up.
It will probably have more to do with the fact that Boston and the Angels are ready to go “wallet-to wallet” for Crawford. No way the Braves can be a player in that bidding war.
J-Hey
September 30th, 2010
9:01 pm
that’s a real nice offense Cubs
FEAR
September 30th, 2010
9:01 pm
damn cubbies win this thing. I do not want to go into this phils series with only a one game lead!!!
Frankie Wren
September 30th, 2010
9:03 pm
Bears repeating, San Diego was once 27 games over .500 in August. How?????????
Coach (2011 or Bust)
September 30th, 2010
9:04 pm
Crime Dog, I doubt the Halo’s will be in on Crawford. They already have a dynamite young Cf’er in Peter Bourjos. The Angels love that guy.
FEAR
September 30th, 2010
9:04 pm
I may be wrong but didnt the pads have 2 seperate like 7 game losing streaks oever the last few weeks?
Frankie Wren
September 30th, 2010
9:05 pm
I know they lost 10 games in a row several weeks back.
Crime Dog
September 30th, 2010
9:06 pm
Coach-
I’m just going off of what Buster Olney said.
http://blog.prorumors.com/2010/09/rumors/carl-crawford-to-the-red-sox-or-angels/
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2010
9:08 pm
Cubs – Pahds, scoreless after seven.
noleeeee
September 30th, 2010
9:09 pm
Always with the stats. Lets see, Crawford who everybody wants had a OBP of .317 when Tampa went to the series in 08. Probably the one of the bigger reasons of the teams success. Lets see, Jimmy Rollins had a .OBP of .295 last year stat man.
absolutely none of which has anything to do with what I said about the Braves change in offensive ability as the year progressed. Please at least try to stay on the subject without allowing your immature emotions to transfer your thoughts to me. please??
Kat
September 30th, 2010
9:10 pm
FEAR…. true I agree better safe than sorry…but even if the Cubs lose and Padres win. There is still a way for the Braves to win zero games against the Phillies and still win the WC outright.
If the Padres win tonight, and the Giants sweep them in the final series. If that happens and the Braves win no games against the Phillies the Braves record would be 90-72 (win WC), Padres 89-73 (lose WC), Giants 94-68 (win NL West).
Jerry
September 30th, 2010
9:11 pm
Speaking of Werth, I think the thing that bugs me the most is the fact that the Phils were within a few days of dealing him away so that they’d get something for him before he became a free agent. Then they started winning an will probably be in the World Series, or be the winner of the World Series and then they’ll get some team’s 1st round draft choice as compensation for signing Werth. I hate it that Philadelphia is gonna come out smelling like a rose in this.
tony austin
September 30th, 2010
9:12 pm
The Angels Juan Rivera and the Cubs Marlon Byrd – Coach (2011 or Bust)
Sorry Coach, but I don’t see the Cubs getting rid of Byrd. Living in IL I watch a lot of Cubs games (my wife’s fav team) and Byrd has been just about the only bright spot on that team this year.
KK for him would be too lopsided. I really don’t see the Cubs listening to any reasonable offers for him.
Just my opinion.
Coach (2011 or Bust)
September 30th, 2010
9:12 pm
And Buster Olney is quoting rival executives who have no idea who Peter Bourjos is.
http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/08/06/peter-bourjos-rapid-rise-to-angels-not-just-a-glove-story/
cabravesfan
September 30th, 2010
9:14 pm
Wait…it rained in San Diego today??? I don’t believe that!
tony austin
September 30th, 2010
9:16 pm
Wait…it rained in San Diego today??? I don’t believe that! – cabravesfan
I saw the tarp on the field and it blew my mind
noleeeee
September 30th, 2010
9:16 pm
WHO???
Frankie Wren
September 30th, 2010
9:17 pm
You got off the subject as well sir with additional comments as how they wrecked the offense. Little too far there in my opinion. Keeping on subject how these guys aren’t strong .OBP I would agree with you. You have been pretty adament about the midseason trade and disapproval and that comes out in your thoughts. I was a little harsh, my bad. I don’t think AGon is a strong offensive weapon either and I would really like him down in the order as far as 8th next year if possible. The guy looks foolish on many at bat but has delivered clutch hits(not even talking walk off HR’s) and I fully support this current team.
noleeeee
September 30th, 2010
9:18 pm
Mike Scioscia is a good manager. Maybe it will work out ok, but so far kinda reminds me a bit of George Lombard’s career
The Plain Dealer!
September 30th, 2010
9:19 pm
Wow….. Cubs do kinda still suck dont they?
Coach (2011 or Bust)
September 30th, 2010
9:20 pm
On second thought, the Cubbies can keep Marlon Byrd. He had one decent season in 2009 and while Byrd has hit .296 this season, his 12 HR’s and 63 RBI are pedestrian at best.
noleeeee
September 30th, 2010
9:21 pm
me too FW, but having to use a lot of guys with poor OBP skills ( not just those two-they were examples) hurt an offense that was depending heavily on that skill earlier in the season with some fair success.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2010
9:21 pm
Mid-eighth, Cubs zip, nada.
Coach (2011 or Bust)
September 30th, 2010
9:22 pm
noleeeee, you’re a funny guy
noleeeee
September 30th, 2010
9:22 pm
his 12 HR’s and 63 RBI are pedestrian at best. coach
I agree, especially in that park. he’s ok and obviously some better than some of our guys, but I hope they can do better this winter
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
September 30th, 2010
9:22 pm
Come on, Cubs! For crying out loud…
noleeeee
September 30th, 2010
9:23 pm
tension right down to the wire I guess, but I caint complain about a 90 win season no matter what happens
Efrim
September 30th, 2010
9:24 pm
Cashner and Marshall are nasty. Add that to Marmol. Yikes.
bravofan
September 30th, 2010
9:24 pm
anybody ever watch around the horn?
you hear about marrioti he pleaded no contest to his charges.
any idea if he will ever get back on the show??
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=5634344
Frankie Wren
September 30th, 2010
9:24 pm
What is even more frustrating this month is that you had a guy who at the time was probably leading the league in .OBP this month. Heyward up into 10 days ago had .500 OBP and scored at that time 8 RUNS. Martin and B Mac are as much to blame for this month as anybody. It was really disappointing watching Heyward get on base constantly only to hand off his gloves to Hubbard walking out to RF.
Frankie Wren
September 30th, 2010
9:28 pm
Marriotti is toast. Look for Jay and Dibble at your favorite watering hole.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2010
9:29 pm
The Cubs game is going to extras folks… I can feeeeeeeeel it.
Palpable suffering for Braves’ fans.
noleeeee
September 30th, 2010
9:31 pm
yeah it was a team problem, for an OBP based approach to work well it needs to include most of the lineup. personally I thought they were playing above their heads for awhile and some relapse was no surprise to me. With any kind of outfield (other than Hey) they would have already clinched the WC
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2010
9:31 pm
espn made a statement today, that they essentially have no openings for him at this time.
Just as well. He is a self-righteous punk.
Hey, if you’re gonna throw stones in glass houses…
Efrim
September 30th, 2010
9:32 pm
Wren’s check list so far….
1. New Manager
2. Big right handed bat, preferably in LF.
3. Speedy lead off hitter. I mean, Omar can hit but he’s not a true lead off guy.
I just don’t see a team taking McLouth or Kenshin unless the Braves take half of their contracts…at least. I could be wrong. I think leadoff hitter is going to have to wait because of that, as well as a lack of financial flexibility. Big bat in LF, right handed relief pitcher, right handed hitting first baseman are tops on my list. Trading away Kenshin and McLouth is up there too, but like I said…
Frankie Wren
September 30th, 2010
9:33 pm
I feel like Butch Cassidy watching this Cub team. “Who are those guys?”
The Plain Dealer!
September 30th, 2010
9:34 pm
Whoa Cubbies!
Dumbfound
September 30th, 2010
9:34 pm
hey !!!
jed
September 30th, 2010
9:34 pm
there ya go!
Jerry
September 30th, 2010
9:34 pm
Cubs have a lead in the 9th.
Rob from SC
September 30th, 2010
9:34 pm
CUBS SCORE
Efrim
September 30th, 2010
9:34 pm
Nice!!!!!
BravesBrazil
September 30th, 2010
9:34 pm
Gooooooooooooooooooooooooo Cubsssssssssssssssssssssssss
-"The Boss" G-
September 30th, 2010
9:35 pm
Here we go Cubbies here we goo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Plain Dealer!
September 30th, 2010
9:35 pm
Hope the overpowering, can find the plate, Marmol pitches the ninth
J-Hey
September 30th, 2010
9:35 pm
Marmol with just a 1 run lead isn’t good enough, need a few more!
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
September 30th, 2010
9:35 pm
YES!!
noleeeee
September 30th, 2010
9:35 pm
I think they will give Nate every chance to win the starting CF job if they can’t get a decent trade for him. Right handed first baseman?? You think Freeman won’t be the starter?
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2010
9:35 pm
WAY TO GO, CUBBIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bravofan
September 30th, 2010
9:36 pm
yea cubbies lead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! d lees former team helping him out
Frankie Wren
September 30th, 2010
9:36 pm
Try to steal a base here. No way gap shot going to score or piece 3 hits together.
Kat
September 30th, 2010
9:36 pm
Cubbies!
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2010
9:36 pm
MARMOL WAS OFF LAST NIGHT; HE’LL BE FRESH!
Sorry for yelling.
Dumbfound
September 30th, 2010
9:37 pm
i can’t watch !
bravofan
September 30th, 2010
9:38 pm
im following the game on gamecast
Frankie Wren
September 30th, 2010
9:38 pm
Nate’s confidence should be sky high next April if they leave him off the playoff roster for a guy that has absolutely no chance of being on the roster next year(Ankiel.)
bravofan
September 30th, 2010
9:39 pm
Tejada gonzalez, and Ludwick to go for the Padres gamecast has cubs as a 81% projected winner
Efrim
September 30th, 2010
9:40 pm
nolie, I think it’s worth bringing in a backup right handed hitting first baseman just in case the kid struggles with the idea that Freddie would get all PA’s against righties and half against lefties. I just think he is still really young and the Braves need to make sure they have a backup plan.
I agree on McLouth, but if they can get someone to take his contract, they should certainly consider it.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2010
9:40 pm
OR, Nate comes back in what is essentially his walk year, feels angry for having been left off the roster, and has a good season.
Right now, they both suck at hitting; my cat knows who is the better defensive CF – Ankiel.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2010
9:41 pm
ONE OUT!
bravofan
September 30th, 2010
9:42 pm
lets go cubbies!!!!!!!!
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2010
9:44 pm
TWO OUTS!!
bravofan
September 30th, 2010
9:45 pm
i can taste it!!!!!
Frankie Wren
September 30th, 2010
9:45 pm
Cubs take 3 of 4, Unbelievable.
E-Brave Fan
September 30th, 2010
9:46 pm
THANKS CUBBIES!!!!!!!!!!
Kat
September 30th, 2010
9:46 pm
Padres lose, Cubs win!
jed
September 30th, 2010
9:46 pm
rockin’!
bravofan
September 30th, 2010
9:46 pm
BALLGAME!!!!!!!!!!
Innocent Bystander
September 30th, 2010
9:46 pm
yes!!!!!!!
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2010
9:46 pm
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEE OUTS!!!
CUBS WIN, BRAVES UP TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dumbfound
September 30th, 2010
9:46 pm
i luv you cubbies !!
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
September 30th, 2010
9:46 pm
Thank YOU, Cubs!!!!
D.J.
September 30th, 2010
9:46 pm
Darwin Barney might be the greatest baseball name ever.
Efrim
September 30th, 2010
9:46 pm
Wow. Magic # is 2.
BravesBrazil
September 30th, 2010
9:46 pm
EEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Sopheeee
September 30th, 2010
9:46 pm
Thanks, Cubbies.
noleeeee
September 30th, 2010
9:46 pm
I agree Efrim, I was just a bit surprised that you listed it as one of your priorities.. not sure how they could trade Nate without yaking a whipping, but if they can they need to consider it very strongly.I think Nate can bounce back, but it might be easier for him somewhere else.
bravofan
September 30th, 2010
9:47 pm
how awesome would it be if they clinch on Bobby Cox ceremony day!!!!!
so would we put a banner up high above right with wild card under it??
BravoMan
September 30th, 2010
9:48 pm
Cubbbbbbssss Win!
bravofan
September 30th, 2010
9:48 pm
2 game lead yes yes and yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dumbfound
September 30th, 2010
9:49 pm
i wish the padres had a day game tomorrow, so if the braves win, they clinch that night. they maybe already home if the padres lose tomorrow.
jeff
September 30th, 2010
9:50 pm
Thank YOU CUBS. 2 game lead now Lets gooo…. we win 2 of 3 WE ARE IN..
jed
September 30th, 2010
9:50 pm
not sure i see the padres taking 2 from SF