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DS1
February 23rd, 2011
8:52 pm
Also, if the Braves did not have Lowe’s salary on the books, it wouldn’t necessarily mean they’d go out and spend that money on another bat.
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
8:53 pm
jeffrey-
You would have caused less of a discussion if you DID eat puppies
jeffrey d
February 23rd, 2011
8:53 pm
Did you call him being traded to the Nets, Wayne?
DS1
February 23rd, 2011
8:54 pm
jeffrey
If you had an alternative, then you are right, it wouldn’t be a bad idea. But when the alternative is Brandon Beachy, Kenshin Kawakami or Rodrigo Lopez; then it’s not such a good deal.
Lowe is here to stay (now, we will hear in about 30 minutes that they have dealt him to the Yankees for prospects……….).
Venice Jim
February 23rd, 2011
8:54 pm
What kind of puppies do you prefer? And what wine goes best with them?
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
8:55 pm
puppy meat is too fatty…
Soph
February 23rd, 2011
8:55 pm
Wayne, how do you feel about the D-Will trade? Kinda caught me by surprise but I understand he hasn’t been a postitive factor on the team lately.
jeffrey d
February 23rd, 2011
8:55 pm
They can have Deron. I’m so glad we got Marvin Williams over him and Chris Paul.
jeffrey d
February 23rd, 2011
8:56 pm
Bleh, hate wine.
jeffrey d
February 23rd, 2011
8:58 pm
What do you mean there’s nobody to replace him? We can do worse than Beachy, KK, or Teheran. Plus, we’ve got this guy
http://www.ajc.com/multimedia/dynamic/00845/braves_0224_15_845931g.jpg
Braveheart
February 23rd, 2011
8:58 pm
And if you will remember, back 2 months ago, I was saying we need to hang onto KK into the spring, to give him a chance to increase his value (to the Braves or as a trade piece).
it sure would be nice if KK was in camp. doesn’t exactly help his trade value if he’s a week or two or three behind every other starting pitcher in baseball. If some other team trades for him towards the end of spring training, they’re gonna want someone ready to give ‘em a respectable 5 to 6 in the first week or two of the season.
DS1
February 23rd, 2011
8:59 pm
jeffrey
Actually, I was just telling my sons and their friends (all Jazz fans) that I thought now would be the time to deal D-Will. Didn’t call the Nets though. He has played uninspired for the entire year. Seems to be doing whatever he can to get a ticket out of town. Was probably somewhat responsible for Jerry Sloan calling it quits.
It is hard to get a young star to stay in Utah. Let’s face it, the state is lily white, has NO nightlife to speak of, and it’s cold. Though I love it here, I can see where a young man in his prime would want to be elsewhere. Deron was not asking to be dealt, but it was clear that he wasn’t going to re-up in a year and a half. And the Jazz brass have never stayed too long with a player that didn’t want to be here.
Personally, I prefer those spicy little Chi-wa-wa’s! (sp)
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
9:01 pm
jeffrey-
my point is that Beachy, Minor and Teheran have almost no experience (Teheran has pitched exactly 7 games about A ball) so we really have no idea if they are capable (I think they will be, and maybe this year, but I’m not going to test that theory unless absolutely necessary- and right now, it’s not necessary)
DS1
February 23rd, 2011
9:02 pm
WW
Amen on KK being here now…..
jeffrey d
February 23rd, 2011
9:02 pm
Just checked the ESPN.com (sorry Tomahawkin) NBA headlines. The top 4 contain the names: Melo, Deron Williams, LeBron, Melo again, Hinrich.
sigh….
Jake W.
February 23rd, 2011
9:02 pm
Geeze…I say that trading a $15 million, so-so pitcher might not be the worst thing that could happen to the Braves,
D Lowe’s era may be so-so his first two years here, but his overall benefit to the team has been more than so-so. He’s given us more wins these last two seasons here than he gave L.A. in his last two seasons when they made the playoffs. He’s been a big asset to this team, maybe more than his so-so era is indicative of.
Venice Jim
February 23rd, 2011
9:03 pm
Everyone will be relieved to know that the Blue Devils hung on for a 17 point win over #24 Temple…
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
9:03 pm
DS1-
Don’t let VJ see that! He’s a fan of the species as pet, not dinner
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
9:04 pm
how can I possibly be posting too quickly when you ARE AT WORK????
Venice Jim
February 23rd, 2011
9:04 pm
Too late…
Soph
February 23rd, 2011
9:04 pm
Great, now I can sleep well tonight.
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
9:05 pm
apparently…
Venice Jim
February 23rd, 2011
9:06 pm
I got the same thing earlier – using the same e-mail, I suppose…
DS1
February 23rd, 2011
9:06 pm
Soph
No doubt D-Will is a great player. Probably one of the 2-3 best points in the league. I hate that we will have to move on without him. But I am a long term fan. I don’t think he would have brought us a title in the next two seasons, so better to cut your losses and get something for him.
The take could be great, or it could be a bust. Depends on the kid Favors and his development. Also, the Jazz seem to generally do a good job of drafting good talent, so the 2 picks could be huge.
Again, the biggest drawback is to get a player who actually wants to fit in Utah. The locals here want the kid out of BYU, but I am not sure he has a NBA game??
Venice Jim
February 23rd, 2011
9:07 pm
Waiting to see if anyone shows up for he final hour…
Venice Jim
February 23rd, 2011
9:07 pm
“the”
Jake W.
February 23rd, 2011
9:07 pm
The Nets get D Williams from Utah and we get Captain Kirk for 3 players and a draft pick. Well at least they threw in a backup center…….
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
9:08 pm
waiting for it to be a respectable hour so I can eat dinner
DS1
February 23rd, 2011
9:10 pm
VJ
Hey, I love me some Chee-wa-wa! My grandpa about 35 years ago had one. Was FIERCELY loyal to him. Hated my uncle! “Skipper” would hear Uncle Allen’s truck coming up the street, and start to get pizzed off! Funny dog!
DS1
February 23rd, 2011
9:13 pm
cab
Do you know why you never see stray cats and dogs around a chinese restaurant???
(hint: sweet and sour che-wa-wa)
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
9:13 pm
DS1-
That’s just not right!
keylargo
February 23rd, 2011
9:14 pm
D Lowe’s era may be so-so his first two years here, but his overall benefit to the team has been more than so-so.
Lowe got by far the most run support from the Braves offense last year. I like his contribution, IP and wins, but KK got almost two runs less per game than Lowe. I’m not giving anyone grief, but Lowe had a lot of help last year.
Trey
February 23rd, 2011
9:14 pm
Jeffrey, I can’t remember you sticking up for No-No Reyes the way you stick up for Kawakami.
jeffrey d
February 23rd, 2011
9:17 pm
All I’m saying about KK is that he’s not nearly as awful as some make him out to be. He’s not an ace, but he’s not the worst thing to ever happen to pitching.
DS1
February 23rd, 2011
9:20 pm
Trey
I always thought JoJo would be worth hanging onto (lefty, with some talent). Sometimes those guys figure it out eventually.
Also, I have not been as down on KK as others. I think he has pitched in some gosh awful luck in his two years here. If it were my team, he’d get a full shot for the 5th slot this spring.
I think all that happened last year probably was the final nail in the KK/Braves coffin though.
Too bad really, as he seemed to be a good clubhouse/team guy when he first arrived.
Jake W.
February 23rd, 2011
9:21 pm
Lowe got by far the most run support from the Braves offense last year. I like his contribution, IP and wins, but KK got almost two runs less per game than Lowe. I’m not giving anyone grief, but Lowe had a lot of help last year.
I know you probably missed it but I said earlier that during his whole stint here KK has been screwed in the run support department and maybe a fresh start for him somewhere else maybe good for him. I know the deal with the run support, I was one of the main ones defending KK this year during his 0-for streak in wins. My point is that while one pitcher showed signs of hope to end the season, the other couldn’t be found at all. The braves basically gave up on him, not me. But if it comes down to a choice between Lowe and KK, I will pick Lowe, salary and all, especially given the way Lowe performed down the stretch.
Once again, KK is not as bad as others have made him out to be but for some reason his stint with the braves hasn’t been productive for the team even if the majority of it isn’t on him.
DS1
February 23rd, 2011
9:22 pm
Jazz up 4 in the 2nd quarter tonight IN Dallas. Probably won’t last, but what a night for Corbin to get his first win as a head coach.
jeffrey d
February 23rd, 2011
9:24 pm
Anyway, tomorrow’s free balloon day at the carnival, so we’re expecting quite a rush.
DS1
February 23rd, 2011
9:24 pm
Guys,
I liked what I saw of Beachy last September too! Minor was impressive, until he wimped out near the end. I say wimped out because there are other things he could have said or should have said, that would have made him look less like a wimp.
Trey
February 23rd, 2011
9:26 pm
DS1, I was always scared when Reyes came in to pitch. The thing is that he was a good pitcher in the minors and everyone had high expectations of him and he just didn’t do it while in the Braves organization. We had him for three and a half years before trading him and he never figured it out.
I was excited to see Kawakami in a Braves uniform when we first got him, because he had such an upbeat personality. At first, I wasn’t down on him, but thoughout his time with the Braves, I have become more and more disappointed in him.
They may give him a slim chance to get his spot back, but yeah, I wouldn’t count on it.
He did have a great and happy personality.
DS1
February 23rd, 2011
9:30 pm
Trey
Most everybody remembers the lousy appearances that Reyes had for the Braves (about 60-70 percent of the time, he totally sucked). I remember the good outings. When he was good, that’s what made me wonder if he could maintain it.
But alas, it was not to be. I hope he figures it out eventually, so that I will look like a baseball prophet!
Trey
February 23rd, 2011
9:35 pm
DS1, I couldn’t stand Reyes. Now we have Rodrigo Nopez, and his stats are kind of unimpressive. Hopefully we won’t have to see him much.
Yeah, but I really doubt Reyes will figure it out. He is not meant to be in the MLB, I suppose.
Braveheart
February 23rd, 2011
9:35 pm
Alabama has got get their sh!t together in this game. Looking deader than a Toomer oak right now. Can’t lose to this crappy Auburn team.
Venice Jim
February 23rd, 2011
9:52 pm
From an article in the NY Times:
This year 12 teams estimated that 17 players — from the Dominican Republic, Japan, Mexico and Venezuela — would arrive late to camp because of problems with their visa applications.
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
9:53 pm
Where’d everyone go??
Venice Jim
February 23rd, 2011
9:53 pm
Wondering the same thing…
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
9:54 pm
Well, I know where you are
Venice Jim
February 23rd, 2011
9:54 pm
From a NY Times article:
This year 12 teams estimated that 17 players — from the Dominican Republic, Japan, Mexico and Venezuela — would arrive late to camp because of problems with their visa applications.
Venice Jim
February 23rd, 2011
9:56 pm
I just tried to post a couple of lines from the NY Times about visa problems, but it wouldn’t post – must be the name of Kenshin’s country…I will try again…
This year 12 teams estimated that 17 players — from the Dominican Republic, the home of Kenshin Kawakami, Mexico and Venezuela — would arrive late to camp because of problems with their visa applications.
Crime Dog
February 23rd, 2011
9:56 pm
I went here.
Venice Jim
February 23rd, 2011
9:57 pm
That is hysterical – shutting down computer…
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
9:57 pm
You should know better by now…you can always go with J@pan
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
9:57 pm
bye!
Venice Jim
February 23rd, 2011
9:58 pm
That was more fun…
McFann Ô Ô
February 23rd, 2011
9:58 pm
Why must they always play that crazy “plentyoffish.com” commercial twice in a row?? AAAAA!!
Oh well, doesn’t matter…nothing on starting at 10, anyway…
Crime Dog
February 23rd, 2011
9:58 pm
It’s pretty sad we can’t type the name of a country because of that racist idiot who came on here.
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
9:58 pm
Crime Dog-
You went where?
Crime Dog
February 23rd, 2011
10:02 pm
You asked where everyone went. That was my (idiotic) way of saying I was here.
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
10:04 pm
Crime Dog-
yeah, it took me a second…I’m very tired and very hungry
Crime Dog
February 23rd, 2011
10:06 pm
I’m just incredibly bored at work.
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
10:06 pm
At work at 10:00? yuck!
Crime Dog
February 23rd, 2011
10:07 pm
I’m in the same industry as DOB, just on a smaller scale. We work awful hours.
DS1
February 23rd, 2011
10:08 pm
Crime Dog
Amen! Can you spell it “Jay-pan”??
If I were from that country, I think I’d hire WW and sue the AJC brass!!
Do they have deep pockets??
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
10:09 pm
Cool! Once upon a time I wanted to do that too, but I was always too afraid to let anyone read anything I ever wrote because I thought they all sucked. Even the ones that I know were good…
DS1
February 23rd, 2011
10:10 pm
Crime Dog has a way with people……..he runs them off??
Folks, I am going to open the DS1 barber shop tonight. Both sons want a haircut. And I ain’t scared to do the deed!!
Later Braves fans!!
Bat Masterson
February 23rd, 2011
10:13 pm
How about this weather we are having Crime Dog? I’m loving it.
Mitchell
February 23rd, 2011
10:16 pm
I see yet another MLB Network countdown clip show of baseball’s greatest moments.
The 50 Most Memorable Moments of the 1990s. Not surprisingly, the Braves are featured heavily.
Also not a surprise, pretty much every memory is a bad one.
Thanks again Bobby. No, really.
Eighteen winning seasons in twenty years, four Hall of Famers to be, six Cy Young awards, fourteen consecutive division titles and all for what?
An enduring legacy of playoff failure and futility. You might even say stupidity. Why not? It rhymes.
Seriously, thanks for all the great memories… like Game 7 in ‘92 and Glavine and Justice in ‘95 and that’s it.
Basically just the two.
Crime Dog
February 23rd, 2011
10:19 pm
Bat Masterson-
You’re telling me, man. Times like these I really wish I had a boat. Or at least the cash to afford a place out on 30-A in SoWal.
Trey
February 23rd, 2011
10:20 pm
Well I had to get my dog washed, so I wasn’t here. Crime, that must suck having to work right now.
I won’t be back at work until Monday, thank goodness.
David O'Brien
February 23rd, 2011
10:21 pm
AJC’s photo gallery from Wednesday workout. Lot of great stuff from our photog Jason Getz http://bit.ly/g7xuPl
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
10:21 pm
Trey-
I thought your dog was in Atlanta…
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
10:22 pm
I noticed Mac trimmed the beard…
Trey
February 23rd, 2011
10:22 pm
It’s a shame that another one of the Deadliest Catch members passed away. Justin Tennison at age 33, was found dead in his hotel room.
Bat Masterson
February 23rd, 2011
10:24 pm
Crime_
Yep, I had the use of a 30′ sport-fisher for a couple of years. Docked in a canal on Holiday Isle, at a friends house, she was old and slow, but steady and I miss her. 30-A in SoWal is where I live.
Trey
February 23rd, 2011
10:24 pm
Cab, I am in Atlanta. I am actually on temporary orders to go house hunting in Charlotte, NC, but I got me an apartment and I don’t have to go back to work until Monday. Might as well take some time and visit family. Also, had to go furniture shopping, and I could do it in Atlanta.
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
10:25 pm
Trey-
Nice! I imagine you don’t get to hang with the family too often (although maybe a little more once you move?)
Crime Dog
February 23rd, 2011
10:25 pm
Bat-
I’m on my way over. I’ll bring a cooler.
nolie
February 23rd, 2011
10:25 pm
1.17 ERA in the month of September, he stepped up big time
yup for one month out of 12 in his contract so far. Even in baseball .085 is a crappy percentage
Trey
February 23rd, 2011
10:26 pm
cab, of course. Also, I will live near a university, so I get to meet a lot of college women.
Bat Masterson
February 23rd, 2011
10:27 pm
Poor Mitchell……….
You better pick up your game, Robert was here today and he’s leading the crazy race.
MattyRoss
February 23rd, 2011
10:27 pm
Two things: If Medlen was coming back closer to mid-season, I think the Braves would be likely to deal Lowe right now. But he ain’t. Saw where some people were saying if the Yanks stepped up with one of Swisher, Granderson, or Gardner, Braves would make the move, but I don’t know. Maybe in a month if McSchafer’s woes don’t reverse themselves. Obviously a Granderson or Gardner would be amazing, but I don’t know that there’s a need for that at the moment, especially if we have to keep paying McLouth on top of that addition. Personally I’m hoping Wren waits for the winter and deals one of our more established guys for some stud prospects and a couple gambles, though I know that’s the kind of thing people hate to see…
Second thing, revisiting Magic Potion by The Black Keys. Forgot how awesome it is. Lately it’s just been Attack and Release and, obviously, Brothers…but this is bringing it at the moment.
keylargo
February 23rd, 2011
10:27 pm
I’m in the same industry as DOB, just on a smaller scale
I guess that means you have a mo-ped?
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
10:28 pm
The things you do for your country
Just Sayin
February 23rd, 2011
10:28 pm
CB 5:45pm
That statement is so profound and deep . I cant imagine how long it took you to research that………………………………….LOL
Crime Dog
February 23rd, 2011
10:29 pm
I guess that means you have a mo-ped?
I also smoke cigarillos instead of cigars and listen to music out of the sale rack at Best Buy.
Bat Masterson
February 23rd, 2011
10:30 pm
Sure Crime_
I’m not on the beach, but I can here the surf at night, that does not suck.
Trey
February 23rd, 2011
10:31 pm
cab, haha.
Well, I will be doing a lot, at work!
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
10:32 pm
I’m not on the beach, but I can here the surf at night, that does not suck
Nothing better…I miss being able to hear the ocean late at night…
Crime Dog
February 23rd, 2011
10:32 pm
Bat-
I just love that whole area. I make it out to Central Square Records in Seaside quite a bit. It’s the only good place in NW Florida to buy music. Mind me asking what part of 30-A you’re in? If you don’t want to get too specific, I understand.
cabravesfan
February 23rd, 2011
10:33 pm
Trey-
Well, you know what they say about all work and no play
Trey
February 23rd, 2011
10:34 pm
Bat, I love living by the ocean. I will miss it with my transfer to North Carolina. I know when I am retired I just want to spend my days out on the ocean, fishing.
Bat Masterson
February 23rd, 2011
10:34 pm
hear
nolie
February 23rd, 2011
10:35 pm
and listen to music out of the sale rack at Best Buy. CD
I thought that was where DOB got his?
richbrave
February 23rd, 2011
10:35 pm
Damm man, DAVE is crashing the boards like a young SHAQ. Go DAVE. Been over on the HAWKS blogs giving them my take on the big trade as I follow both teams.
Bat Masterson
February 23rd, 2011
10:35 pm
Crime_
West end of 30-A less than a mile down from 98.
Bat Masterson
February 23rd, 2011
10:37 pm
Trey_
sounds like a fine plan to me.
Trey
February 23rd, 2011
10:37 pm
Oh definitely, Cab. Honestly, I am not sure if I want to live near a whole bunch of college students.
richbrave
February 23rd, 2011
10:38 pm
jeffrey d
February 23rd, 2011
8:55 pm
They can have Deron. I’m so glad we got Marvin Williams over him and Chris Paul.
Well, I know a couple of HAWKS fans that aren’t, jd. They’re over on the HAWK’s NEST and MIKE CUNNINGHAM’s blogs.
Braveheart
February 23rd, 2011
10:38 pm
I’m in the same industry as DOB, just on a smaller scale
I guess that means you have a mo-ped?
I also smoke cigarillos instead of cigars and listen to music out of the sale rack at Best Buy.
And while DOB is getting him some BBQ, you’re like Chris Rock in I’m Gonna Git You Sucka, and you’re asking for just one rib.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNQRqAoT-2c
Crime Dog
February 23rd, 2011
10:39 pm
Cool man.