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JC from DR! (You gotta tip your cap to ____)
May 27th, 2011
10:38 pm
Time for Freeman to come through with a big hit.
I don’t think he even knows what are those.
Kentavo
May 27th, 2011
10:38 pm
I”d bet my mortgage that fab five whiffs…
BravesFAN
May 27th, 2011
10:39 pm
Wowww had NO idea that was gonna happen. This is one of the worst hitting teams in the MLB it is a joke..They don’t deserve the mountains of money they make. Agon just retire you old piece of sh*t…You’ve NEVER HAD A CLUTCH HIT AS A BRAVE NEVER..
LAG
May 27th, 2011
10:39 pm
That was REALLLLLLLLLLY close. Good call by the ump.
kwajbraves
May 27th, 2011
10:39 pm
Good at bat for FF. Gonzo needs to be patient.
lfo brave
May 27th, 2011
10:40 pm
One hit all we need is one freakin hit
phil
May 27th, 2011
10:40 pm
FF…close…twice…great…Gonzo – sigh…
Jerry
May 27th, 2011
10:40 pm
damn! Freeman must be living right. He was out twice in that at bat.
Tomahawkin
May 27th, 2011
10:40 pm
Bet They Don’t Score Here! Watch!
But Come On Gonzo, Rise Up! He’s another one who will go 3-4 against a team like the Pirates and then go 1-12 the next 3 games against a good team…
Foster Brooks
May 27th, 2011
10:40 pm
Catcher sticking that pitch might have cost him strike three
Tomahawk Mafia
May 27th, 2011
10:40 pm
over or under 2 pitches for Gonzo?
Jay Dubu
May 27th, 2011
10:40 pm
Gonzo with an opportunity to be the hero. This time last year, he had what, 10 12 himers?
Kentavo
May 27th, 2011
10:40 pm
ok, i bet my mortgate that a=gone swings at first pitcdh
ChrisfromSacramento,Ca
May 27th, 2011
10:40 pm
Please A Gone. one time !!
bravesgrl4life
May 27th, 2011
10:40 pm
Good at bat FF.
And really, posting every two minutes is too fast???
Linebrink for Cy
May 27th, 2011
10:40 pm
just a hit
BFChris26
May 27th, 2011
10:40 pm
Hittable pitch there.
shmoe
May 27th, 2011
10:40 pm
thats ballgame
Jerry
May 27th, 2011
10:41 pm
Kimbrel pitching, down by two runs? Fredi, you are a lost cause
BFChris26
May 27th, 2011
10:41 pm
kwajbraves
May 27th, 2011
10:41 pm
We are clutch.
Linebrink for Cy
May 27th, 2011
10:41 pm
which is just not possible for this team with a runner in scoring position l.o.l
Jay Dubu
May 27th, 2011
10:41 pm
Just can’t get the timely hits, regardless of who’s at bat.
ChrisfromSacramento,Ca
May 27th, 2011
10:41 pm
Hmm. Nice!
Tomas
May 27th, 2011
10:41 pm
They’re always guessing, that first pitched also screamed crush me
bravesgrl4life
May 27th, 2011
10:41 pm
Okay, I’m done. If they win, they win. If they lose, they lose. I can’t take anymore. Night, all.
BFChris26
May 27th, 2011
10:41 pm
Maybe Braves can still take two out of three, because tonight isn’t gonna be one of em.
phil
May 27th, 2011
10:41 pm
Good idea…pitch the head case down 2 when he won’t really care….smart, FG…
Tomahawk Mafia
May 27th, 2011
10:42 pm
Gonzo is the worst man to have at the plate in that situation because he is never patient and swings at everyting in the ball park.
David O'Brien
May 27th, 2011
10:42 pm
Kimbrel to pitch 9th for Braves
JC from DR! (You gotta tip your cap to ____)
May 27th, 2011
10:42 pm
This is, without a single doubt, in the last couple of weeks, regardless of what the numbers say, the worst offense in the history of the game since its creation.
Kris in Oz
May 27th, 2011
10:42 pm
That’s it! I’ve had enough ineptitude for one evening.
ChrisfromSacramento,Ca
May 27th, 2011
10:42 pm
Chips on the table this team folds! Pus ies
Tomahawkin
May 27th, 2011
10:43 pm
This Gawd Damn Awfense SUCKS!!!!
Bring Back Those old Fred McGriff/Tom Emansky Hitting Videos or something for this team! This Team Needs Them Bad because Larry Parrish ain’t cutting it! What A Gawd Damn Joke!
I’m on the verge of throwing something!
BFChris26
May 27th, 2011
10:43 pm
I don’t normally do this, but game over.
Maybe tomorrow will be better.
Linebrink for Cy
May 27th, 2011
10:44 pm
Reds are 2-8 in their last 10 games, I expect a “Thanks for your help, Braves” from Dusty after this game is over.
*You wonder why Kimbrel is in the game Joe/Brian? Easy … FGon is the manager
kwajbraves
May 27th, 2011
10:44 pm
Kimbrel is out and not even close to the plate.
ChrisfromSacramento,Ca
May 27th, 2011
10:44 pm
Just a bit outside
Tomahawk Mafia
May 27th, 2011
10:45 pm
I do question why Kimbrel is in the game here.
kwajbraves
May 27th, 2011
10:45 pm
Game over. Getting shutdown by mediocre pitchers is not funny anymore. Maybe the best thing that could happen is for the Phils to run away with the division and give the opportunity to the Braves to be sellers because these are not going to get done.
Ray K.
May 27th, 2011
10:45 pm
Yeah, the Braves hitters seem to guess on damn near every pitch. They guess fastball on the first pitch, and the pitcher just drops in a changeup. Or vise-versa. It’s like the other teams are always one step ahead.
Linebrink for Cy
May 27th, 2011
10:45 pm
aw .. darn, more runs for the other team.
such a shame
The A Bomb
May 27th, 2011
10:46 pm
Kimbrel in?
I wish to hell Gonzalez would stop OVERMANAGING this team!
If he wants to get out of Cox’s shadow he needs to stop making ridiculous moves!
ChrisfromSacramento,Ca
May 27th, 2011
10:46 pm
Ricky Vaughn gonna give it up here.
LAG
May 27th, 2011
10:46 pm
I didn’t expect that to get out…
phil
May 27th, 2011
10:46 pm
Fire Chuck Tanner…
Tomas
May 27th, 2011
10:47 pm
Should have pitched Martinez in the 9th
Venice Jim
May 27th, 2011
10:47 pm
I wish to hell Gonzalez would stop OVERMANAGING this team!
I’m thinking he has to have someone pitch this inning…
mitchgt
May 27th, 2011
10:47 pm
Fredi must be drunk again, putting Kimbrell in there.
lexbrave
May 27th, 2011
10:48 pm
smart move by fredi putting kimbrel in so the reds can blow the game open. that gives our guys a chance to rest up for tomorrow.
BFChris26
May 27th, 2011
10:48 pm
Maybe Cordero has nightmares from last year and gives Braves a chance tonight
I doubt it though.
Jerry
May 27th, 2011
10:48 pm
Well, give Kimbrel credit for one thing. I don’t think any of us is worrying about the Braves hitting in the ninth now. Going to bed. Tomorrow is another day and I’m sure we will find another way to make the Reds a winner, whether they want to be or not. later.
The A Bomb
May 27th, 2011
10:48 pm
Yeah Venice Jim… Martinez?
O'Brien
May 27th, 2011
10:48 pm
At some point, doesnt Fredi have to give the dual closer thing a try?
I know he wants desperately for Kimbrel to get it done, but what we do know is Venters is getting it done…
BFChris26
May 27th, 2011
10:49 pm
BALLGAME!!!!!!!!!!!
phil
May 27th, 2011
10:49 pm
This reminds me of the Big Red Machine days….powerhouse Cincy!
shmoe
May 27th, 2011
10:49 pm
such a stupid game. we can’t take too much more of this. make a trade. something.
BFChris26
May 27th, 2011
10:49 pm
Game Over
Tomahawkin
May 27th, 2011
10:49 pm
Well, I’d Rather Have Kimmie Give Up a Homer Here as opposed to a game where we had a lead…
I’m not even mad…
Tomahawk Mafia
May 27th, 2011
10:49 pm
That is what you get for bringing Kimbrel into the game right here
ChrisfromSacramento,Ca
May 27th, 2011
10:50 pm
Ric Vaughn strikes again. F this team
Tomahawkin
May 27th, 2011
10:50 pm
What a Borefest…
The A Bomb
May 27th, 2011
10:50 pm
There you go! Reds sitting dead fastball and BALLGAME!
Well done Gonzalez, keep OVERMANAGING against the book.
Venice Jim
May 27th, 2011
10:50 pm
Yeah Venice Jim… Martinez?
Giving him some experience screwing up when it isn’t quite as important…
Kat
May 27th, 2011
10:50 pm
Ski tried his best ha
chip1960
May 27th, 2011
10:50 pm
Typical. Same result. Over and over and over. A hanging curve for strike one and a weak groundball to SS. Why bring the closer in down by 2 runs. What if we tie it? Who is running this team? Steve Carrell? Arnold? Oprah? They all could do no worse. People you should all be outraged.. Handed an unqualified man the job to this storied franchise on a silver platter and he doesn’t have a clue. Now he gives up a 2 run homer. Fredi brought in the closer in a non-save situation. WHY? He certainly doesn’t need the work. Fredi you are going to single handedly ruin this kid with your misuse of him. SEE WHAT I MEAN? I have to go to bed. This is worse than socializing with your mother-in-law.
Jay Dubu
May 27th, 2011
10:51 pm
Hey, let’s get them tomorrow.
Linebrink for Cy
May 27th, 2011
10:51 pm
“I’m thinking he has to have someone pitch this inning…”
yeah, forget putting Christian Martinez in the game, who you had warming up earlier, lets put the closer in when you’re losing.
keepinitreal
May 27th, 2011
10:51 pm
Kimbrel shouldn’t even have been in in that spot. Fredi is clueless.
Venice Jim
May 27th, 2011
10:52 pm
BFChris26
May 27th, 2011
10:43 pm
I don’t normally do this, but game over.
Maybe tomorrow will be better.
BFChris26
May 27th, 2011
10:49 pm
Game Over
Guess the first one wasn’t definitive enough…
BFChris26
May 27th, 2011
10:52 pm
Still think Fredi should have pinch hit Mather for Hinske last half inning, maybe just maybe with the way Mather has been hitting, Braves could have tied it up or at least made it a 3-2 game.
phil
May 27th, 2011
10:52 pm
Heavy is a bowling ball in right…we’re really bad rt now…
Release Kimbrell…
Bravefaninok
May 27th, 2011
10:52 pm
keepinitreal
May 27th, 2011
10:51 pm
Kimbrel shouldn’t even have been in in that spot. Fredi is clueless.
Joe said kimmie wanted to pitch today(he told them before the game he wanted to pitch to get some work after the 2 off days)
count_schemula
May 27th, 2011
10:52 pm
5-3 game. There’s a hit, one run is in… here comes the throw… here comes Prince Fielder! Giant’s fans had to be holding their breath there for a second. Out! 5-4.
Jerry
May 27th, 2011
10:52 pm
Tomahawkin
May 27th, 2011
10:49 pm
Well, I’d Rather Have Kimmie Give Up a Homer Here as opposed to a game where we had a lead…
I’m not even mad…
I stopped being mad about these losers long ago. When will you stop making believe these guys have the ability to win 93 games this year. That just isn’t reality. It’s nice to have hope, but not when the team is hopeless.
BFChris26
May 27th, 2011
10:53 pm
Venice Jim
First time I was having some deep down hope to be wrong, but the second time was more definitive
Tomas
May 27th, 2011
10:53 pm
Two things I disagree with Freddy Gonzalez today. 1st, he should have made a straight steal instead of a hit and run with Schafer at first base in the 1st inning. And Pitching Kimbrel in the 9th when it’s not a tied ball game or the Braves are winning.
Linebrink for Cy
May 27th, 2011
10:53 pm
“Desperate” you say?!?! Braves are here to help, never fear!!!
*F you wordpress .. double and triple F you wordpress
Venice Jim
May 27th, 2011
10:53 pm
BFChris26 – and the third???
BlackCracker
May 27th, 2011
10:54 pm
Fredi gonsales blows. Worst hire ever! Ever!
BFChris26
May 27th, 2011
10:54 pm
Hopefully Cordero gets scared
Ray K.
May 27th, 2011
10:54 pm
Well, as hysterical as the Braves are, I am going to switch to Bill Maher where the comedy is at least mixed with some civic mindedness. This garbage just makes my eyes hurt.
Good night, folks.
Braves, I hope you have nightmares all night, since you are one.
kwajbraves
May 27th, 2011
10:54 pm
Jays please let Jo-Jo pitch to the Braves. We are going to make him look like Cy Young.
Murph
May 27th, 2011
10:55 pm
Why is Kimbrel in again?
Tomahawk Mafia
May 27th, 2011
10:55 pm
At least Drew Stubbs is inept at the plate tonight because he has bailed the Braves out of several jams.
BFChris26
May 27th, 2011
10:56 pm
Venice Jim
I only said it twice
LAG
May 27th, 2011
10:56 pm
Drew Stubbs is having a worse day at the plate than the entire Braves’ lineup.
Smallest consolation…
count_schemula
May 27th, 2011
10:56 pm
Why is Kimbrel in again? [2]
David O'Brien
May 27th, 2011
10:56 pm
First homer off Kimbrel in 51 big-league appearances, reg season and playoffs
Linebrink for Cy
May 27th, 2011
10:56 pm
Hanson, tonight’s starter, had pitched 59 innings before tonight and had just 18 walks (3 tonight)
Kimbrel, had pitched 24 innings with 36 walks
*F you wordpress
Ray K.
May 27th, 2011
10:57 pm
9 hits and 1 run.
LOL.
GOOD NIGHT.
Kentavo
May 27th, 2011
10:57 pm
Braves were due for a stinker after a sweep.
njbraves
May 27th, 2011
10:57 pm
Another loss, another game lost to Philly. It’s time to get this ship righted, games like this are unacceptable. Reds come in losers of 8 of their last 9 and Braves have no life from the first pitch. Makes no sense.
BFChris26
May 27th, 2011
10:57 pm
Come on Brooksie!!!!!!!!!
JC from DR! (You gotta tip your cap to ____)
May 27th, 2011
10:57 pm
Everytime the Braves choke with the bases loaded, the other team seems to score. Go figure. That’s putting salt on the wound, love it.
Just what the Reds and any othes struggling team needs. Spread the word, come play the Braves and you’ll be good again.
Venice Jim
May 27th, 2011
10:57 pm
In the last 10 days, Kimbrel has pitched 3 1/3 innings – Fredi is killing him…
BlackCracker
May 27th, 2011
10:58 pm
Its past time to get the fire fredi gonsales website up and Overunning. Man he blows. How in the world can u become the manager of the Atlanta Braves after being fired by the florida marlins. Good ole boys at work. And this your result people. Be proud!
Linebrink for Cy
May 27th, 2011
10:58 pm
“Drew Stubbs is having a worse day at the plate than the entire Braves’ lineup.”
his team is winning so it’s probably easier to take
JC from DR! (You gotta tip your cap to ____)
May 27th, 2011
10:59 pm
Hopefully Cordero gets scared
Why would he?
TruthSeeker
May 27th, 2011
11:00 pm
“In the last 10 days, Kimbrel has pitched 3 1/3 innings – Fredi is killing him…”
That’s not the point. You can’t predict when you’re going to need your closer for a save situation, so there’s no need to burn him in a game when you’re down by two runs. We may need Kimbrel to save the next two or three games, but because he needlessly pitched tonight, he might not be available for all of them.
I agree that it may seem like a petty complaint, but the overall frustration with Fredi stems from this team’s underachieving and uninspiring play all year long.