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cabravesfan
December 13th, 2010
9:06 pm
Eric-
We get neither the Giants game (much to VJ’s disappointment- by the way this is one of maybe 3 Giants games all year we have not gotten, but we would have had it been played yesterday. Meanwhile I have seen one 49ers game on TV and that was only because it was on Monday night) or Sirius/XM radio (and we would both enjoy that one…)
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:06 pm
Eric In Albany N.Y.
That is EXACTLY what I’m doing.
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:08 pm
Tom how bout that russian song… funny stuff huh? that paul is the greatest!
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:09 pm
Stop holding up signs youre distracting Sir Paul!!!
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:10 pm
Yeah, Eric. I especially liked his Russian accent.
cabravesfan
December 13th, 2010
9:10 pm
You guys are mean
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:11 pm
Tom… GOD i wish i were in harlem tonight!
…
wow those are words i never thought i would ever be typing!
Bat Masterson
December 13th, 2010
9:12 pm
My father came home from work and started raising hell, because by doing so, she was going to electrocute anyone reaching for a present. “That’s what the rotating color wheel is for!”
Tater_
Thats perfect, thanks for sharing that story.
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:13 pm
Eric, ha, that’s funny.
cabravesfan, sorry, that’s sad. (Didn’t I have a post like this yesterday?)
cabravesfan
December 13th, 2010
9:14 pm
Tom-
A post like what?
cabravesfan
December 13th, 2010
9:16 pm
Ugh…one of the ESPN guys just called Terrell Suggs “T-Sizzle” I wish I was making that up…
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:17 pm
Wow! An equipment malfunction. (Not to be confused with a wardrobe malfunction.)
cabravesfan, you know, one positive and one negative. (The Eagles – Cowboys result concerning you and Jim?)
brian
December 13th, 2010
9:18 pm
get the Caravan up to Greensboro, NC. No reason to stop the northward march in Charlotte
cabravesfan
December 13th, 2010
9:19 pm
Tom-
You did, but I’m not sure which part of my post was positive
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:19 pm
cabraves fan… great post about t sizzle!
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:20 pm
this is the perfect time to go get a beer and take a leak at the apollo
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:21 pm
cabravesfan, MY post, not yours. How much have you drank tonight?
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:21 pm
stuck inside these 4 walls…
cabravesfan
December 13th, 2010
9:23 pm
Tom-
I’ve had nothing…out of wine and don’t feel like beer (was outside of a while this afternoon and I think I got a bit too much sun)- maybe that’s the problem because I still have no idea what you are referring to
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:26 pm
Oh, you’re sober! There in lies the problem.
cabravesfan
December 13th, 2010
9:26 pm
Tom-
The problem will be rectified soon- VJ’s almost home
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:26 pm
obla de obla dah!
Curt
December 13th, 2010
9:28 pm
Thanks for the answer Carroll. Hopefully they send out another good assortment of players this year.
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:30 pm
baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack in the ussR!!!
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:34 pm
cabravesfan
I don’t do this kind of work for just anybody, I hope you realize.
Tom O’Hawke
December 12th, 2010
11:33 pm
Sorry, Jim.
All right, cab!
:
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:35 pm
“Day in the Life”
One of my favorite Beatle songs.
E-Brave Fan
December 13th, 2010
9:35 pm
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cabravesfan
December 13th, 2010
9:35 pm
Tom-
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:38 pm
V
all we are saying is give peace a chance!
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:39 pm
That’s right, cabravesfan, and don’t stop being me… uh, you?
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:40 pm
LET IT BE! LET BE!
im trying to be as annoying as possible tonight lol
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:40 pm
C’mon Eric, Let it Be!
PhiLEE
December 13th, 2010
9:41 pm
Phillies sign Cliff Lee for six years and 132 million: http://twitter.com/jaysonst
Bat Masterson
December 13th, 2010
9:41 pm
I believe if you order now, you also will receive a complete set of DVDs of Favre’s retirements and un-retirements, and an official Brett Favre hand held mirror!
You get the feeling that the next time Favre officially retires, he’ll fake cry again, bottle his tears and sell those, too.
There are planets smaller than this man’s ego.
Seldom have we seen a star athlete’s legacy take such a beating in his last few seasons on the way out the door. The sooner he finally walks out that door, the better. _ Jeff Schultz
I’m beginning to think Schultz does not care for Brett Favre.
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:41 pm
ohhhh let it be ohhhh let it be!!!
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:42 pm
Eric, will he finish with Yesterday?
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:45 pm
Bat, I think Schultz’s blog name is, cabravesfan.
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:45 pm
i dont know it s a long way off i think hes on till 11…
i bet you have no clue what i am resisting from typing tom!
cabravesfan
December 13th, 2010
9:46 pm
Tom-
I’m pretty sure one you is more than enough
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:47 pm
Eric, I love riddles, give me a minute.
Bat Masterson
December 13th, 2010
9:47 pm
Tom O’_
You know, you might be on to something there.
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:49 pm
cabravesfan, are you a Sir Paul fan?
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:49 pm
nananananananananananana hey jude!…
… too late tom haha
Kat
December 13th, 2010
9:50 pm
Hey Eric isn’t it nice we actually got the game in Albany?..at first we weren’t but I’m glad they were able to convince Fox/ESPN that as the training camp location for the Giants we should get it. And of course a 21-3 lead right now is always nice.
Hmm looks like the Vikings have to go to their 3rd string quarterback…
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:50 pm
Eric, Long and Winding Road?
Wow..
December 13th, 2010
9:51 pm
” There is a belief Lee is heading to the Phillies, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network (on Twitter).”
And just when I started to believe the gap between the Braves and Phillies was closing…..
Bat Masterson
December 13th, 2010
9:52 pm
Eric, Long and Winding Road?
to Penny Lane?
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:52 pm
Kat this game aint even worth watching… im glad the Gmen are winning but i dont have a dog in the fight… suprised they let us watch it but if we couldnt watch it Fox loses moeny… how ya been KAT? been to colonie center lately?
cabravesfan
December 13th, 2010
9:52 pm
Tom-
I am a huge Beatles fan, and by extension, yes, I am a fan of Sir Paul
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:53 pm
Tom… yet another great time to grab a hot dog and take a piss paul should be done with this trash in a matter of moments so hurry back!
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
9:54 pm
are only tom and i listing to paul tonight?
TennBravesFan
December 13th, 2010
9:54 pm
Jack Curry of YES Network believes Cliff Lee is headed to the Phillies…….that is not good news.
Kat
December 13th, 2010
9:55 pm
I’ve been fine… work has been crazy as our new Governor will be taking over in a few so things have been kinda nuts.
Yes I was there this weekend and it was so busy I had to walk from one end to the other on the outside of the mall. I live right next to Crossgates, so that’s my normal mall of choice but Colonie has Barnes and Noble which was my holiday shopping destination.
You?
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:56 pm
I knew you liked them (Beatles), and I know your favorite Beatle’s song
but I didn’t realize you were a huge fan.
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
9:57 pm
Eric, he’s not on here tonight, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Lew was listening to him, also.
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
10:00 pm
work has been busy for me too KAT as i work for our local utility who gives u lights… i like crossgates best myself! better parking and since colonie center has been redone its easier to shop at Xgates. i do most of my shopping online to beat the lines =) but a couple weeks ago there were some great looking gals there i must say… i prolly saw you ROFL!
cabravesfan
December 13th, 2010
10:01 pm
Tom-
Do you really know my favorite Beatles song?
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
10:02 pm
Tom O… murph said he was going to listen too … doesnt look like many ppl are here tonight
Rob from SC
December 13th, 2010
10:04 pm
Carroll
I asked in the previous blog, but I don’t know uf you saw it. Was there any concern over the drop in K rate for Hanson in the second half?
Thanks
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
10:04 pm
cabravesfan
For sure, no. The one I picked for you is just because …
cabravesfan
December 13th, 2010
10:06 pm
Tom-
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
10:06 pm
…doesnt look like many ppl are here tonight
Eric, they’re all busy listening to Sir Paul.
As I type, here comes “Yesterday”.
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
10:06 pm
heres your song tom!!!
YES-terday!
VaBravesFan
December 13th, 2010
10:08 pm
man…. i sure hope Lee isnt heading to Philly….. I thought they had payroll issues?
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
10:08 pm
i like scrambled eggs too!
Rob from SC
December 13th, 2010
10:09 pm
Liberty Media
RAISE THE PAYROLL
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
10:10 pm
Well, “Yesterday” won’t be his last. How about “Imagine”?
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
10:12 pm
great great great show by sir paul! what do u think tom?
Leeis goingtothephillies
December 13th, 2010
10:13 pm
Eat it Braves fans. Phillies just TRUMPED you. Lee is going to Philly. Phillies WILL repeat in 2011.
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
10:14 pm
Eric, I loved it! I’ll probably listen to it again, if they repeat it.
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
10:15 pm
i recorded it.. they are replaying it tonight at 12 and im sure this weekend howard 100 will replay it
McFann O O
December 13th, 2010
10:15 pm
•The Phillies are looking to unload Joe Blanton and the $17MM that remains on his contract through 2012, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com
NOOOOOO!!! I mean uh…Bad idea. Keep him, keep him—he’s not a bad pitcher…
VaBravesFan
December 13th, 2010
10:16 pm
Hopefully the Braves respond by locking up Uggla, thats the biggest thing we can expect to happen. If the Phillies land Lee that really give’s them the edge for sure. Halladay,Lee,Oswalt,Hamels damn….
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
10:16 pm
Leeis goingtothephillies
believe it when i see it
Upgrade
December 13th, 2010
10:17 pm
If I am Frank Wren right now I am on the phone with Dayton Moore looking to aquire Greinke. Braves don’t stand a chance to win the division if Lee goes to the Phillies. Greinke, Hudson, Hanson, JJ and Lowe is better because 1-5 is stronger.
Danga
December 13th, 2010
10:18 pm
Bat, I think Schultz’s blog name is, cabravesfan.
Hmmm…My mental picture of VJ and CAB together definitely just changed.
Leeis goingtothephillies
December 13th, 2010
10:18 pm
Eric you better START believing it. It’s a done deal!!!
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
10:19 pm
Eric
Do you think we’ll ever be able to see this on TV?
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
10:20 pm
Tom i doubt it… i doubt there were cameras and i doubt paul was into having it on tv
Kat
December 13th, 2010
10:21 pm
Eric ..Hah you just assume I’m good looking based on what my name? lol, thanks. I doubt I was there when you were a few weeks ago…recently I’ve just been working, working and more working with some sleep in there. Sucks about Diamond going to the the Twins.. he was a Binghamton University alumn and there was a UAlbany baseball player Brendan Rowland who signed w/ the Braves but I’m not sure his status with the team now..always nice to see some SUNY kids on the Braves.
cabravesfan
December 13th, 2010
10:22 pm
Not sure how I missed Bat’s original comment about Jeff Schultz’s Brett Favre quotes (which were kinda awesome, by the way) or Tom’s response, but I only wish I had come up with that first
Danga
December 13th, 2010
10:22 pm
a person familiar with the Phillies deliberations said Philadelphia would not offer a deal that long and was unlikely to give even a six-year contract.
From the AP. Guess he would choose Philly for that lovely fan base.
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
10:23 pm
oh come on KAT we all know youre HOT HOT HOT!!!
VaBravesFan
December 13th, 2010
10:23 pm
Hudson,Lowe,Hanson,Jurrjens,Minor/Beachy is still a top rotation, We have the better bullpen for sure over the Phillies. Our offense is improved. Phillies Offense has lost Werth a key Right handed bat in there heavy LH lineup. I’m still confident it will be a dog fight to the end with Philly.
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Grienke aint happening, and yes we have plenty to trade for, just dont have the payroll to take on his salary. The Braves will not do anything dramatic if they add Lee.
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
10:24 pm
Danga! Funny Post!!!
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
10:25 pm
cabravesfan
Who knows ya, baby?
Carroll Rogers
December 13th, 2010
10:25 pm
From ESPN story….The Phillies’ club policy typically precludes contracts of longer than three years for pitchers, and they held the line with Halladay to three years and $60 million, plus a $20 million vesting option for 2014. Given the length of Lee’s other offers, the Phillies might have to break with tradition and offer a deal of at least five years to bring him into the fold.
So how would you feel if you’re Halladay and they broke policy for Lee?
Danga
December 13th, 2010
10:27 pm
If the Braves don’t have the payroll to take on players from the Royals then we are having bigger financial problems than I realized. 13.5 mill per year ain’t bad for a pitcher of his ilk. I think he would fit in well here in Atlanta. I guarantee you the Braves have at least talked about how he would look in a Braves uni.
Carroll Rogers
December 13th, 2010
10:28 pm
Rob from SC, not that I’ve heard of. that’s not really the Braves way anyway, to look at statistics like that. velocity maybe but not necessarily strikeouts. Might be that he’s learning to be more democratic and use fewer pitches to get outs. So it’s concerning you?
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
10:28 pm
… i doubt there were cameras
Eric, I’d say if they didn’t have any cameras, then Robert will win this year’s “Favorite Commenter” award.
Eric In Albany N.Y.
December 13th, 2010
10:29 pm
Tell ‘Em Carroll!!!
THE BEST PART ABOUT THESE PEOPLE POSTING SUCH LIES IS THAT EVERYONE HERE IS ON THE INTERNET! THEY COULD LOOK ON MLBTRADERUMORS.COM OR GOOGLE OR FOXSPORTS OR PHILLIES.COM AND FIND OUT IN 2 SEC THAT THE DUDE WAS LYING!
braveslifer
December 13th, 2010
10:31 pm
If I was halladay I would be pretty damn excited because that would mean the team I am playing on will be pretty competitive for the next few years. As a Braves fan I am hoping that the Yanks step up their offer…
Rob from SC
December 13th, 2010
10:31 pm
Carroll
It’s not concerning me, I was just looking at his splits
cabravesfan
December 13th, 2010
10:32 pm
Tom-
Should I be pleased or scared by that?
braveslifer
December 13th, 2010
10:32 pm
Eric dude is lying about them signing them now. But MLB trade rumors is saying that:
“•The Yankees are now “extremely negative” about landing Lee and they believe he is leaning toward the Phillies’ offer, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post (on Twitter).
•There is a belief Lee is heading to the Phillies, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network (on Twitter). Meanwhile, Jon Heyman of SI.com says the Phils “look like a very strong candidate to win Lee’s services” (Twitter link).”
P'cola Brave
December 13th, 2010
10:33 pm
Where the hell do the Phils come up w/ the money to even make a decent offer compared to what the Rangers and Yanks offered. I know hes not signed but DAMN!
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
10:34 pm
Didn’t the Phillies say they traded Lee to the Mariners, last year, because of financial restraints?
What’d they do since then, hit on a couple of power balls?
ryan c
December 13th, 2010
10:36 pm
If the Phillies land Lee, I can assure you guys we’ll be in 2nd place and looking at the Wild Card again. I love our rotation as it stands, but no rotation in baseball can stand against a rotation anchored by the 2 best starting pitchers in the game. This really sucks.
Daybed Wagmoe
December 13th, 2010
10:36 pm
So how would you feel if you’re Halladay and they broke policy for Lee?
I would say exactly what braveslifer said — happy. His team and chance at World Series ring becomes that much better.
Tom O'Hawke
December 13th, 2010
10:37 pm
cabravesfan
Definitely cautiously exhuberant.