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DawgDad
April 29th, 2011
2:08 pm
I’m not dismissing any potential bad conduct by McDowell, but I’d bet 10 minutes with Gloria Allred will mess up those kids a lot worse than ANYTHING McDowell might have said or done.
MFin04
April 29th, 2011
2:09 pm
I wouldn’t punish Roger, I think an apology would be fine. Everyone blows gay-slurs out of proportion these days. Its offensive just like anything else, but not really punishable by a fine or suspension. Apologize and move on. I’m sure whoever he said it to was saying offensive remarks as well.
Ease® in Woodstock
April 29th, 2011
2:10 pm
by the way, ive always liked lance berkman, and im glad to see him doing so well. he also looks pretty good in RF, which means i owe somebody (cant remember who) an apology for scoffing at the idea of him playing outfield for the braves. – DAP
That would be me by the way. You weren’t the only one giving me grief thought, so don’t feel bad. – Arkansas Transplant
Tony Loquician
April 29th, 2011
2:11 pm
Why do my Braves remind me of my Bulldogs?
Doc Holiday
April 29th, 2011
2:12 pm
No wonder why Derek always has a look like if he was making his 120th pitch even if it is the 1st inning.
W-L
April 29th, 2011
2:13 pm
Both cases. Need to move on. This isn’t big news. I’ve met McDowell and I’ve seen him up close and personal with fans during Spring Training. He’s a nice guy. I’m sure he was being heckled relentlessly by some idiots and lost his cool. Sit him for 2-3 and move on.
Derek. If I had that car, his job and that money…I’d be in the same situation. Could’ve been 3 beers people. Sit him out a start (will probably do good from his 3 day rest start last week) and move on.
T for Texas
April 29th, 2011
2:15 pm
I wonder if D Lowe called Roger after he was released from booking and said “Rog, I think I may be taking some of the spotlight off of you…”
Shaun
April 29th, 2011
2:15 pm
DAP and Arkansas Transplant, Berkman is still going to cost the Cardinals with his defense, before all is said and done. That was still kind of a weird move, unless Berkman continues to lead the league in slugging and is 3rd in on-base all season, which doesn’t seem very likely.
Snotboogie
April 29th, 2011
2:15 pm
Last year – at around this time – we had a nine game losing streak and were just preparing to meet Houston at home and mercifully put and end to that crisis. A Hanson gem and Wagner shutdown 9th followed.
Strange timing.
jeffrey d
April 29th, 2011
2:15 pm
Buy buy Ward
How much?
Arkansas Transplant
April 29th, 2011
2:16 pm
Too bad we didn’t do my other idea by trading Lowe.
DC Brave
April 29th, 2011
2:16 pm
@Jeff R’s 1237: No I don’t want to declare Roger guilty without a trial…but dude, he’s already apologized…so it’s not like there’s a question of whether or not he acted inappropriately…it is never appropriate for someone on the field to engage a fan that way. I’m just suggesting that the Braves don’t have to have Roger resign as I feared at first…but to keep Roger and minimize further controversy they are going to have to do something more than slap him on the wrist.
Bring Back the Savannah Braves
April 29th, 2011
2:16 pm
A refusal to take a breathalyzer test in GA results in an automatic suspension 10 days after arrest. HOWEVER if you file a request for an administrative hearing like any good lawyer would then the administrative hearing is postponed until after you go to court on the DUI charge. It is therefor very important to hire an attorney before the ten days are up otherwise they can suspend your license even before trial. Yes your blood could be taken by court order but that is extremely rare. Plus since most DUIs occur after 11:00 pm it is even more challenging to find a judge to sign such an order before the test becomes moot. Remember the alcohol does not stay in your blood forever. Breathalyzers are unreliable so it is wise to refuse. The cops will tell you it is an automatic suspension however they neglect to tell you that if you file an intent to appeal within 10 days your license will not be automatically suspended.
Ben Dover
April 29th, 2011
2:16 pm
Wow, nobody called him a THUG for his arrest. I wonder why…
Jeff
April 29th, 2011
2:17 pm
Big deal! Its a wonder some players don’t get a dui before they leave Turner Field. Ever been in the locker room? The Braves stock it with cold beer every single game. You can drink all you want. So who are they to judge! He’s a baseball player not Jesus Christ.
JerseyGil
April 29th, 2011
2:17 pm
I was looking at the MLB Standard Contract online….and the Question of the Day is..Can the Braves Cancel Derek Lowes Contract?…Here is part of any Standard MLB Contract Say:
Other Sport:
5.b The Player and Club recognize and agree, that the Player’s participation in certain other sport may inpairs or destroy his avility and skill as a Baseball Player. Accordingly, the Player agree that he will not engage in Professional Boxing, or Wrestlying, the Player agree with the writting consent of the Club, he will not engage in Sking, AUTO RACING, Motorcycle Racing,sky diving or any game or exhibition of Football or other sport involving risk of Personal injury.
W-L
April 29th, 2011
2:19 pm
Arkansas Transplant,
You’re crazy. Lowe is downright nasty this year.
You really would consider trading a guy for a DUI or trade him based on his performance? He had a rough outing last start, but was on 3 day rest.
Crazy. Guy wins 14 every year, goes 6+ everytime, keeps you in the ballgame and drives a Porsche.
cs95
April 29th, 2011
2:19 pm
jeffrey d,
the part about reading from the paper is true. it was on tmz last night. also, had a crazy take on gloria rubbing a bat into the plaintiff’s (dad) fingers. the story last instant credibility with me after seeing the clip. i am sure it’s on tmz if you want to check it out.
Arkansas Transplant
April 29th, 2011
2:19 pm
Shaun, do you have stats to back that statement up?
Arkansas Transplant
April 29th, 2011
2:20 pm
W-L, nope. I just wanted us to trade. I’ve been calling for the trade from the moment he signed his contract.
Choppinmama
April 29th, 2011
2:21 pm
Seeing that crawl on MLB about Lowe this a.m. has ruined my wedding high!
The Fast & The Furious! Those two have lots of ’splaining to do this week.
MFin04
April 29th, 2011
2:21 pm
It’s a little scary how many people know the rules of DWIs and DUIs on this blog.
Some of us apparently have a little too much, too often —>
Snotboogie
April 29th, 2011
2:21 pm
Jersey Gil
I believe this “racing” down the street, while risky is not the Auto-racing they are talking about in the contract. I think the Braves would be stretching the meaning and the MLBPA would not let it go.
W-L
April 29th, 2011
2:21 pm
Jersey Gil,
What about C.J. Wilson?
Plus. why would you want to cancel D. Lowe’s contract.
You guys are crazy.
Braves Country
April 29th, 2011
2:22 pm
Just as I thought having 10 players loving country music was unbearable, we learn that Chipper owns 13 guns, McDowell shows is IQ, and Lowe is caught racing while possibly drunk. What next? They’re all Jesus-loving republicans too?
Definitely not another feeble offensive performance
April 29th, 2011
2:23 pm
The “values” of many on this blog are laughable. If Lowe had been arrested this time last year for DUI, many on here would have been calling for him to be suspended, possibly having his contract terminated due to the “player’s conduct” part of his contract.
However, this year, no one is calling for such draconian actions. In fact, many of you are making light of it.
What’s the difference? This time last year, Lowe pretty much SUCKED on the mound. This year, he’s pretty much dealing on the mound.
However, Jose Reyes would not be a “good fit” for the Braves (according to many of you), lol! Please!
What gets me is that many of you who claim to be Braves fans actually have the nerve to say “this would have never happened under Bobby “I make Ike Turner look weak” Cox….that our players behaved under Cox. I guess that happens when ADD affects your long term memory.
John
April 29th, 2011
2:23 pm
Lowe is a THUG! Or can we not call him a thug because he is white?
Travis
April 29th, 2011
2:24 pm
I have a feeling Mr Quinn spent a lot of time on the phone before he found an attorney that would’t mind being the Louisville Slugger end of the sex demonstration on tv. What a farce.
Choppinmama
April 29th, 2011
2:24 pm
Really, my wedding high never got that high watching all the tornado damage footage. Poor, poor folks who have been traumatized by Mother Nature this week. All our sympathies should lie with them, not a couple of grown men doing deliberatley stupid things.
cabravesfan
April 29th, 2011
2:24 pm
JerseyGil-
No they cannot. That clause refers to injuries or actions that would cause a player to be unable to play for the team. For example, the motorcycle accident Ron Gant had when he was with the team that caused him to miss, what, a full season? That is something that could cause a voided contract. The Auto Racing wording, I suspect, would mean organized racing as at any level.
Murph
April 29th, 2011
2:26 pm
The announcement of Roger’s fate has officially taken too long and now I no longer care. Cancel my McDowell bobblehead order, give me a refund on my “I heart gay people (but not in that way)” bumper sticker, and don’t expect to see me cheering when the team unveils their new rainbow uniforms. This cause has officially lost my support.
DAP
April 29th, 2011
2:27 pm
shaun Berkman is still going to cost the Cardinals with his defense, before all is said and done.
that might be, but my critique had been that berman would be phiysically able to play OF. hes done it for a month, so i was wrong.
now if i had said, “wont wont be among the best RFers in baseball, or hit like an MVP”, id have gotten a big big “no duh” from AT, anyways.
braves country What next? They’re all Jesus-loving republicans too?
man, i sure hope so. i like to think the best of folks.
DWTOO
April 29th, 2011
2:27 pm
Since Lowe has deflected all the attention from McDowell will the coach give him an extra start?
Arkansas Transplant
April 29th, 2011
2:28 pm
Murph, that’s not very PC of you.
JerseyGil
April 29th, 2011
2:28 pm
W-L …”Plus. why would you want to cancel D. Lowe’s contract”
Why…Because the Braves tried to Trade him in the Off Season, making a lot of Money and really he is old….Bring Teheran Up…..
DAP
April 29th, 2011
2:29 pm
“that berman would be phiysically able to play OF.”
that he WOULDNT be physically able.
BravesFan in DC
April 29th, 2011
2:29 pm
“They’re all Jesus-loving republicans too?”
No religion or politics on this blog, bud. C’mon… you know the rules…
Arkansas Transplant
April 29th, 2011
2:30 pm
Murph, and don’t let Free catch you saying that sort of stuff. He’ll call you a biggot.
Murph
April 29th, 2011
2:30 pm
Somebody sitting near me is eating their lunch and it smells like actual vomit. I believe it is some sort of pulled pork BBQ, but I think they let it sit out in the sun too long or something.
It has a slightly tangy undertone to it, with a heady, heavy, meat-that’s-half-digested body… and the slightest hint of mint.
Hillbilly
April 29th, 2011
2:30 pm
The announcement of Roger’s fate has officially taken too long and now I no longer care. Cancel my McDowell bobblehead order, give me a refund on my “I heart gay people (but not in that way)” bumper sticker, and don’t expect to see me cheering when the team unveils their new rainbow uniforms. This cause has officially lost my support.
Bi- Bi-, Murph. :-0
Murph
April 29th, 2011
2:31 pm
I’m sorry AT. They had my attention this morning, but now it’s old news and I’m ready to think about something else. Like boobies. Or maybe puppies.
Brava
April 29th, 2011
2:31 pm
The Braves apparently aren’t the only team with PR problems:
Federal justice officials will meet with MLB representatives after the name of Washington Nationals pitcher Livan Hernandez surfaced in the trial of a convicted drug dealer.
Prosecutors in San Juan, Puerto Rico, presented evidence at the trial that Puerto Rican drug dealer Angel Ayala Vazquez had a Porsche; a Lamborghini; and a warehouse containing a recording studio, a barber shop, and a car repair shop registered in Hernandez’s name.
Murph
April 29th, 2011
2:32 pm
Hahaha Hillbilly.
Hillbilly
April 29th, 2011
2:32 pm
Somebody sitting near me is eating their lunch and it smells like actual vomit. I believe it is some sort of pulled pork BBQ, but I think they let it sit out in the sun too long or something.
It has a slightly tangy undertone to it, with a heady, heavy, meat-that’s-half-digested body… and the slightest hint of mint.
Ok, you’re sitting entirely too close to O’Brien dude. Give the man some space.
BravesFan in DC
April 29th, 2011
2:33 pm
Livan Hernandez is a punk.
coach
April 29th, 2011
2:36 pm
Is there any clause in Lowe’s contract to address a DUI?
MCS
April 29th, 2011
2:36 pm
McDowell and Lowe-those do not happen under Bobby Cox…has Fredi lost the rules already!!
Arkansas Transplant
April 29th, 2011
2:37 pm
coach, probably should have been since there were issues in the past.
Alaska Braves Fan
April 29th, 2011
2:38 pm
Carol: Thanks for a good report! I do suggest that you check out the difference between “diffuse” and “defuse.” Those two words are confused frequently.
Both these incidents will fade into the past, as they should, but first the club has to make a point with both McDowell and Lowe that professionals, who are paid obscenely large amounts, must behave in a manner that is appropriate to their public and role model status. In both cases, it’s clear that no rational thought was taking place.
ABF
Jeff321
April 29th, 2011
2:39 pm
I bet Cox is behind the scenes defending his boy McDowell at this very moment.
Snotboogie
April 29th, 2011
2:39 pm
Is there any clause in Lowe’s contract to address a DUI?
Yes. He will then be immediately traded to the Yankees for Gardner.
Leumas
April 29th, 2011
2:40 pm
No one should get in trouble for anything if Barry Roids don’t. Gays are not gay. Gay is a term for happiness. They are homosexual and it is a sin. People drive fast and people race in cars. We are all human. You who has not sinned cast the first stone. Bet everyone posting garbage here has ran one red light or broke the speed limit at least once. Bunch of boy scouts…lol…bs if you ask me. Leave them alone. People have opinions. I’m tired of seeing people be forced to apologize for how they feel and see life in their eyes. That’s bs.
Murph
April 29th, 2011
2:41 pm
Isn’t Cox on a boat somewhere?
I’m on a boat, I’m on a boat, Everybody look at me ’cause I’m sailing on a boat…
JerseyGil
April 29th, 2011
2:41 pm
Brava…Yes..i been follow this Case in Puerto Rico, because was alot of Public Figures involve, Political, TV people and High Ranking Officer in the Police Dept. This guys Nick name Is “Angel Millones” and his base of Operation was the Dominican Republic. Livan Leave in the Off Season in Puerto rico.
Carroll Rogers
April 29th, 2011
2:41 pm
murph gave me a chuckle….at least i have a drive to the ballpark now to make the wait go faster.
Poorbrave
April 29th, 2011
2:42 pm
Nothing will happen to Lowe. He has the players union to protect him. Roger has no-one to protect him.
Murph
April 29th, 2011
2:42 pm
Leumas, I think you owe the blog an apology…
DAP
April 29th, 2011
2:42 pm
murph, got yo flippy floppies?
Rick
April 29th, 2011
2:43 pm
“McDowell and Lowe-those do not happen under Bobby Cox”
Uhhh yeah they did. Cox had an issue himself.
Bayou Brave
April 29th, 2011
2:44 pm
I got my flippy floppies.
Arkansas Transplant
April 29th, 2011
2:44 pm
Carroll, Murph gave you a chuckle? Murph? I guess it doesn’t take much..
Bayou Brave
April 29th, 2011
2:44 pm
DAP beat me to it.
Leum-ass
April 29th, 2011
2:45 pm
Sorry, I’m an idiot.
T Pain
April 29th, 2011
2:45 pm
Shortayyyeeee!
Hillbilly
April 29th, 2011
2:46 pm
murph, got yo flippy floppies?
Murph, I hope he’s talking about the boat or the puppies.
Leumas
April 29th, 2011
2:47 pm
Not today Murph. I am really tired of people showing how they feel to be forced to eat their words with staged apologies. If a man feels a certain way about a group of people then that’s his right. He definately shouldn’t cower in a corner afterwards memorizing his apology.
Arkansas Transplant
April 29th, 2011
2:47 pm
Hillbilly, don’t forget “puppies” is slang.
BravesFan in DC
April 29th, 2011
2:48 pm
I [bleeped] a Mermaid!!!
Juan
April 29th, 2011
2:48 pm
Rick…”Uhhh yeah they did. Cox had an issue himself”
Yes agree with you….Anyone remember everytime TV shot of Bobby in the Dogout he always have a drink in his side…Did you think was Water?….not it’s “CUBA LIBRE” baby…
Chris
April 29th, 2011
2:49 pm
I heard that to honor McDowell, Lowe was racing a pink PT cruiser with three homos inside. Winner was going to get to go to Nate McLouth’s condo and rinse, tease, and condition his hair.
BravesFan in DC
April 29th, 2011
2:49 pm
Leumas – I see what you are saying, but even if you don’t agree you don’t take a baseball bat and demonstrate an act…..
…either way… this is still just hearsay!
Choppinmama
April 29th, 2011
2:49 pm
T for Texas: I think it was the other way around, McD called Lowe and said “thanks, buddy for getting MY name out of the headlines.”
Hillbilly
April 29th, 2011
2:50 pm
Oy! Hey AT, my kids want to know what that means.
Arkansas Transplant
April 29th, 2011
2:50 pm
Juan, what?
Jerry W.
April 29th, 2011
2:50 pm
D. Lowe,
I’ll be your driver dude. I don’t drink, and you can compensate me with dugout level seats to all of the home games.
And…the night has to be over by 12 midnight. Have to get to work the next day.
Juan
April 29th, 2011
2:51 pm
CUBA LIBRE…is Rum & Coke
Murph
April 29th, 2011
2:51 pm
Carroll, Murph gave you a chuckle? Murph? I guess it doesn’t take much.
You just cut me man.
I got my swim trunks and my flippie-floppies
I’m flipping burgers, you at Kinko’s
Straight flipping copies
NorCal Brave
April 29th, 2011
2:51 pm
Won’t presume Lowe guilty until facts are known, but 2 things come to mind: the Nick Adenhart tragedy. And the incident in January, 2000 in which 2 Charlotte (then the Hornets) players were drag racing. Bobby Phills was killed when his car rolled racing against David Wesley. This is serious stuff.
DAP
April 29th, 2011
2:51 pm
Oy! Hey AT, my kids want to know what that means
haha!
Bat Masterson
April 29th, 2011
2:52 pm
No one should getintrouble for anything if Barry Roids don’t. Gays are not gay. Gay isa termfor happiness. They are homosexual and it is a sin. People drive fast and people race in cars. We are all human. You who has not sinned cast the first stone. Bet everyone posting garbage here has ran one red light or broke the speed limit at least once. Bunch of boy scouts…lol…bs if you ask me. Leave them alone. People have opinions. I’m tired of seeing people be forced to apologize for how they feel and see life in their eyes.That’s bs. _ LeumasArkansas Transplant
April 29th, 2011
2:52 pm
Hillbilly, sorry I don’t have a couple of balloons to demonstrate. Guess I’ll have to use my socks and a couple of baseballs.
T for Texas
April 29th, 2011
2:52 pm
Choppinmama, it just makes me feel good to see friends helping friends out.
DAP
April 29th, 2011
2:53 pm
nolie You bible thumpers are the biggest hypocrites of them all.
your broad strokes are just as false and offensive as any others.
Leumas
April 29th, 2011
2:53 pm
I personally am not racist, sexist, or any other ist. I’m Christian. I don’t waste my time trying to judge others. I really enjoy Braves baseball. One thing that really bothers me though and you see it more and more everyday, is when people are forced to apologize for how they feel. Oh and Dale Murphy will always be the best Braves player and man…..He endorsed one thing in his career. MILK
monty
April 29th, 2011
2:54 pm
“Wow, nobody called him a THUG for his arrest. I wonder why…
“Thugs don’t race cars, they steals-em.
Murph
April 29th, 2011
2:54 pm
I’m on a boat and it’s going fast and
I got a nautical themed, Pashmina Afghan
I’m the king of the world, on a boat like Leo
If you’re on the shore, then you’re sure not me, oh
Hillbilly
April 29th, 2011
2:55 pm
AT, and we’re back to the flippy floppies. I’m not holding the other end for you, so don’t ask.
ray k.
April 29th, 2011
2:55 pm
I just looked at Costanza’s numbers at Gwinnett–stolen bases, hitting for average…Um… can we bring him up, please?
T for Texas
April 29th, 2011
2:55 pm
Everything was going just fine, and then a rap-battle broke out.
Leumas
April 29th, 2011
2:55 pm
lol. I’m far from a bible thumper. Religion is a business now. I do believe in God and Jesus, but I don’t thump it. Just saying every man has the right to his opinion without someone trying to censor him.
Arkansas Transplant
April 29th, 2011
2:55 pm
Nolie, I have to say. Bible thumping doesn’t have anything to do with what the Catholics did.. probably needed more Bible thumping. Cause clearly they were missing something.
Brava
April 29th, 2011
2:56 pm
Thank you for clearing that up, Bat.
Arkansas Transplant
April 29th, 2011
2:56 pm
Hillbilly,
Braves Country
April 29th, 2011
2:57 pm
“drag racing” gave me a chuckle given the recent McDowell and Lowe incidents.
TGIF
Leumas
April 29th, 2011
2:57 pm
As far as Mather being called up, I’d rather have sawGomez called up. Mather has already proved he can’t hit big league pitching.
ray k.
April 29th, 2011
2:58 pm
Wow, Is it a coincidence that Bobby Cox’s departure has coincided with a sudden rash of immorality?
O.J.
April 29th, 2011
2:59 pm
Why would you have wanted Gomez called up?
faninva
April 29th, 2011
3:00 pm
this blog is in desperate need of a baseball game.
btw – good one, Monty.
Bayou Brave
April 29th, 2011
3:00 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avaSdC0QOUM
CrαZy
April 29th, 2011
3:00 pm
we learn that Chipper owns 13 guns
That’s all? Whats wrong with owning guns again?