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BravesFAN
May 31st, 2011
9:33 pm
The Braves offense is an absolute joke. Either make some trades to bring in a guy or two with a big bat or just two guys who can actually hit the freaking ball or trade Lowe and get your young pitchers a chance to get some experience and look forward to the future. Either pick up some guys who hit or scrap this season. Because the guys we have can’t hit and won’t get us to the playoffs. It’s a joke how bad this team is on offense I feel sorry for our starting pitchers they’re so good and NEVER GET ANY HELP FROM OUR PATHETIC OFFENSE. WREN TRADE FOR SOME REAL HITTERS OR BRING UP THE DOOKIES AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE. NOBODY WANTS TO WATCH THE BRAVES SCORE 2.5 RUNS A GAME THE REST OF THE SEASON POINT BLANK PERIOD…
N8
May 31st, 2011
9:33 pm
Didn’t Bobby always say that you really didn’t know what you had as a team until June 1st?
OK Wren….. get on the phone. Because what you’ve put together is one of the most putrid offensive units in the history of Atlanta Braves baseball. Even the late 80’s teams could score runs with the likes of Ozzie Virgil, Gerald Perry, a young Ronnie Gant and the fading Dale Murphy….
Time to use that pitching surplus and get some guys that can hit.
tony austin
May 31st, 2011
9:34 pm
These past few games are not on the bullpen. They are not on the starters and they are not on Fredi. The offense is not recognizing pitches or the situation. They are swinging at balls in the dirt and a foot out of the zone. They need to be patient. This will get turned around, the career numbers of these players is going to make that happen.
I don’t think they are in the same league as the Phillies for the division title, but if they can get this turned around and start a playoff run, their pitching is good enough to win it all. It just depends on which offense shows up.
BFChris26
May 31st, 2011
9:34 pm
YAY Chipper.
Still not getting excited >_>
Fols
May 31st, 2011
9:34 pm
Complain Complain Complain….then we ripp off a bunch of wins and it’s a lovefest.
Troubled times with a bat no doubt…..but this team is still sitting pretty good.
DS1
May 31st, 2011
9:34 pm
As badly as the offense is doing so far this year, the fact that we have the third best record in baseball in May has got to be a plus. That says a lot about our pitching staff.
Now, if we can just bunch up a few doubles and launch a few three run dingers…………….
Tomahawk Mafia
May 31st, 2011
9:34 pm
What has gotten into Schafer tonight? No semblance of the approach he had in his previous several games.
Nick
May 31st, 2011
9:35 pm
The Braves have the worst offense in baseball, no doubt about it.
BFChris26
May 31st, 2011
9:35 pm
LH Relievers from other team usually is kryptonite for Braves LH Hitters, especially late in the game.
TNScott
May 31st, 2011
9:35 pm
Some of the boneheaded batting practices are beginning to rub off on Schafer
JasonInFL
May 31st, 2011
9:35 pm
Chipper ground out to 2nd?
JC from DR! (You gotta tip your cap to ____)
May 31st, 2011
9:36 pm
Sometimes I think some of you are rooting for the Braves to not score because you’d rather have something to complain about than see the Braves do well.
Maybe thinking is not something you’re good at
Bobby Hill
May 31st, 2011
9:36 pm
We stink!!
Nick
May 31st, 2011
9:36 pm
The Braves need to DFA Conrad immediately after the game. He brings nothing to the team.
ryan klesko fansclub
May 31st, 2011
9:36 pm
lol very funny earl williams !!!!!!!! lol BAMBI hahahahaha lol
I begin to believe the braves not advance to the playoffs this year
is sad have the second best ERA in all MLB and play very awful
cabravesfan
May 31st, 2011
9:36 pm
Oh look, Nick’s here! Hi Nick! What a surprise to see you…
JasonInFL
May 31st, 2011
9:36 pm
I think Fredi and LP must have talked to Logan and told him his approach didn’t fit with the team.
Ron Hyatt
May 31st, 2011
9:36 pm
You never wanna be the guy following the “legend”. Just axe Scott Howard
AtlYnkHtr
May 31st, 2011
9:37 pm
Jerry, yeah thats what we need life from the manager. Someone let Torre and Larussa know they will never be successful.
kwajbraves
May 31st, 2011
9:37 pm
Well, we can’t blame Uggla tonight.
BIOMASS
May 31st, 2011
9:37 pm
yeah, Bobby did pick a booger or fifty.
Not missing Cox!
jeffrey d
May 31st, 2011
9:37 pm
Ah, my bad njbraves. Still don’t think that’s a legit reason to call a stranger a “dope” but whatever.
Anyway, call me clueless if you’d like, but I’m still pulling for my team and not harping on the negatives.
Tomahawkin
May 31st, 2011
9:38 pm
@Jeffrey D
“Sometimes I think some of you are rooting for the Braves to not score because you’d rather have something to complain about than see the Braves do well.”
lol, There are knee-jerk fans everywhere, Believe me the fans on here have nothing on the cats on the Philly.com forum as far as the knee jerk posts…But this team especially the offense is too damn talented to be getting punked by the AAA Padres…
jeffrey d
May 31st, 2011
9:38 pm
Freaking time warp…how much longer is this gonna go on? It’s pushing 2 weeks now.
BFChris26
May 31st, 2011
9:38 pm
Ugh it’s saddening.
JasonInFL
May 31st, 2011
9:38 pm
Mac ground out to 1st?
cabravesfan
May 31st, 2011
9:38 pm
And there’s the run we were not going to score…
BravesFAN
May 31st, 2011
9:38 pm
WHAT A JOKE I BET WE GET SWEPT AT HOME BY SAN DIEGO. ONE OF THE WORST TEAMS IN BASEBALL..HAHA WERE A PATHETIC JOKE ON OFFENSE.,MAKE TRADES TO GET REAL HITTERS IN HERE OR FORGET THIS SEASON SCRAP HALF THIS TEAM AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE FUTURE. What were doing now is pointless…Make moves to actually be good or scrap this yr and let the rookies play!!!!!!
Nick
May 31st, 2011
9:39 pm
Good AB Fat @ss. Sometimes I think these losers don’t care. Why should we? Braves finish the season in 4th place and 20 games under .500.
bravesgrl4life
May 31st, 2011
9:39 pm
Thank you, Chipper!
njbraves
May 31st, 2011
9:39 pm
Jeffrey d… I was commenting on your overreaction post you dope. Like I said before, get a clue.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
May 31st, 2011
9:39 pm
Curse me kilts, a lefty…
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
May 31st, 2011
9:40 pm
Hey, you dumb ump!! Why not try calling that BEFORE the catcher goes to the dugout!! And it was barely even a FRIGGIN’ STRIKE, you freaking ump!!!
Not. Cool. That really TICKS ME OFF!! I am SO ticked!!!!
Bravefaninok
May 31st, 2011
9:40 pm
HaHa The ole man comes through and Diory Scores ……The Pads Bullpen is very good ,but they are due to give it up .
Tomahawk Mafia
May 31st, 2011
9:41 pm
The Braves just broke topped their average amount of run output.
jeffrey d
May 31st, 2011
9:41 pm
njbraves – I responded to you at 9:37 if you’re interested.
one fan
May 31st, 2011
9:41 pm
strike one strike two and strike three ,,,,McCann vs LHP = .000 avg
McCann kills the “rally”
all nights the braves fans pray for a MIRACLE
Offensive Inburst
May 31st, 2011
9:41 pm
“Sometimes I think some of you are rooting for the Braves to not score because you’d rather have something to complain about than see the Braves do well.”
Actually… you’re only half right. The reason some are rooting for the Braves to not score is because the random offensive outburst gives Wren and management the false sense that this offense is going to be good enough to get the job done. It isn’t. An 8 run performance by the Braves will surely be followed by a half dozen games where they score 1, 2 or 3 runs. Really doesn’t matter though. This team is pretty much going to sink or swim with the bats they have. Mid-season addition to jump start the offense? The money for that is sitting on the bench tonight hitting .170 with a 60 million dollar contract.
Kat
May 31st, 2011
9:43 pm
Nats now up 9-2 ..bot 8th
Perlo
May 31st, 2011
9:43 pm
Changing the subject-Glavine was a great pitcher, but…….someone needs to tell him to stop talking so fast and to project his voice-he mumbles too much and is really hard to understand at times.
And we’re not all deaf in my house.
keylargo
May 31st, 2011
9:44 pm
Tomahawkin
I wish you would cut & paste some of the stuff on the Phillie blog instead of just telling us how stupid and crazy they are.
njbraves
May 31st, 2011
9:44 pm
Let’s be honest, Wren isn’t making any trades any time soon.
Linebrink for Cy
May 31st, 2011
9:45 pm
“Well, we can’t blame Uggla tonight”
so far the blame can be placed on (obvious) the pen or offensively, the top 2 of the order who are 0-7
Tomahawk Mafia
May 31st, 2011
9:45 pm
I am unsure if acquiring a hitter to insert into this lineup would really be that beneficial because the fact remains that their approach is just putrid at the plate and besides, they did acquire Dan Uggla and that has failed to work out that well. In fact, none of their recent offensive acquistions over the past few years have worked out all that well.
keylargo
May 31st, 2011
9:45 pm
That looked like the perfect time to put the “Kent Hrbek” move on Alberto Gonzalez. Conrad missed his chance.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
May 31st, 2011
9:46 pm
Nothing turns me off like bad K calls……especially when it makes for his second K of the night…and he’s been going so good…oh my gosh, I’m so agitated…
Tomahawk Mafia
May 31st, 2011
9:47 pm
Watching this 2011 Braves team give me new appreciation for what Mariners fans have had to endure for the past year and a half. Seriously, it could be worse than this team because the Mariners are awful at the plate.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
May 31st, 2011
9:47 pm
McCann vs. LHP = .273 AVG.
njbraves
May 31st, 2011
9:48 pm
Jeffrey d…. It’s all good man. I pull for these guys every night and I’m just sick of watching them not get it done. Didn’t mean to jump On ya.
Tomahawkin
May 31st, 2011
9:48 pm
Its Time to DL Chipper especially when Nate Dawg Comes Back…
kwajbraves
May 31st, 2011
9:48 pm
We just can’t finish out hitters with an 0-2 count tonight.
kwajbraves
May 31st, 2011
9:49 pm
Let’s be honest, Wren isn’t making any trades any time soon.
I agree with your comment and if we do get a player it won’t be an impact player either. This team would have to do it with pitching, defense and timely hitting.
jeffrey d
May 31st, 2011
9:49 pm
No worries
Jerry
May 31st, 2011
9:49 pm
In regards to what’s gonna happen when Nate comes back from the DL. Schafer could be hitting .300 and it won’t matter in the least. I’d bet even money that Fredi puts him back in centerfield and Schafer more than likely will get sent back to Gwinnett. Just a hunch.
njbraves
May 31st, 2011
9:50 pm
It’s about the Braves winning, not McCann.
kwajbraves
May 31st, 2011
9:51 pm
@ Tomahawk Mafia. Thanks for the info.
CaptainMudderland
May 31st, 2011
9:52 pm
The Freddy with life
Jay Dubu
May 31st, 2011
9:52 pm
Freddy replaced Uggs .179 BA with Conrad’s .179 BA, and expected what to happen?
Tomahawk Mafia
May 31st, 2011
9:53 pm
kwajbraves
May 31st, 2011
9:48 pm
We just can’t finish out hitters with an 0-2 count tonight.
That actually has been a bit of a trend for the past few years. I checked some stats a couple of weeks ago and found that the Braves have actually allowed the most hits on 0-2 in the league and over the past few years they have been near the top.
Carroll Rogers
May 31st, 2011
9:53 pm
fourth career three-hit game for Freeman
Bobby Hill
May 31st, 2011
9:53 pm
If we exclude Uggla, what was teh last significantly positive offensive piece the Braves have added from outside the organization.
I don’t think you can call the Yunel / Seabass trade a positive offensive upgrade. Acquiring McLouth has not worked at planned. Hinske has been good but he’s a bench player.
Do we really have to go back to the Tex trade to find an instance where the team has significantly upgraded the offense by acquiring an outside piece?
Tomahawk Mafia
May 31st, 2011
9:54 pm
Bobby Hill
Exactly, people that come over here since the Tex trade are largely disappointments. Morever, the Tex trade failed to exactly work out as planned, although he did produce good offensive numbers during his time with the team.
braves
May 31st, 2011
9:55 pm
i miss early 90’s
NIXON – SANDERS CF
BLAUSER SS
PENDLETON 3B
GANT CF
JUSTICE RF
BREAM 1B
LEMKE 2B
Piedmont Blues
May 31st, 2011
9:56 pm
Something tells me this is a headline we’ll never read about Fredi …
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110531&content_id=19822416¬ebook_id=19829072&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
May 31st, 2011
9:56 pm
njbraves It’s about the Braves winning, not McCann.
Who are you talking to?
Jake W.
May 31st, 2011
9:56 pm
Good to see Fredi turning it around, why don’t a few more braves hitters join him.
Bravefaninok
May 31st, 2011
9:57 pm
Freddie comes through……Brooks Make Nick eat some Crow ,Please.
Sopheee
May 31st, 2011
9:57 pm
Time warp’s even more frustrating when we’re losing.
Bravefaninok
May 31st, 2011
9:57 pm
DS1
You are probly correct
CHINO CADAHIA
May 31st, 2011
9:58 pm
i dont understand why C.Martinez dont replaces Minor in 7th inning and now in the 9th inning take the mound in lost game :S
Christian is a long reliever really? SAD TEAM
DS1
May 31st, 2011
9:58 pm
fan in OK
Nick never eats crow. When the Braves do well, he disappears. Personally, I think he is one of the somewhat regulars that just likes to stir the pot.
jeffrey d
May 31st, 2011
9:59 pm
Something tells me this is a headline we’ll never read about Fredi …
“Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage”
I think you’re right, Piedmont Blues.
Tomahawk Mafia
May 31st, 2011
10:00 pm
Piedmont Blues
Preach it brother. Little good can come from such an aggressive approach at the plate. It is like Parrish and Gonzalez and Wren eschew more contemporary baseball knowledge in favor of outdate traditional teachings and approaches. I for one find that to be frustrating.
Piedmont Blues
May 31st, 2011
10:01 pm
N8,
It’s a putrid offensive team and some of the blame goes to the top. Gonzalez and Parrish preach aggressiveness at the plate, discipline be cursed. A veteran like Chipper or Heap or even Hinske will let such garbage go in one ear and out the other. Who knows how those lessons might mess up younger players, though? It’s like having a lineup full of Frenchies. Quick innings; other team’s starters going deep into games; your own pitchers not getting rest between innings. It’s a recipe for disaster.
keylargo
May 31st, 2011
10:01 pm
You left out Derek Lee. We would have kept him if not for Freddy. It was hard to tell what he had because of the injury he had but “Freddy was Ready”.
Kat
May 31st, 2011
10:02 pm
Phillies lost.
AtlYnkHtr
May 31st, 2011
10:02 pm
Chino, yes he is the long man. Or was that rhetorical? If so first time I ever saw someone ask themselves a question and answer with a rhetorical question. Question is did you answer said rhetorical question? OK maybe Rickey Henderson did that one time. Rickey that you?
JasonInFL
May 31st, 2011
10:02 pm
Minor will be a good #4 starter.
JasonInFL
May 31st, 2011
10:03 pm
Didn’t Fredi tell Jason to be more patient at the beginning of the year?
JasonInFL
May 31st, 2011
10:04 pm
I HATE the Heat. Loathe them.
DS1
May 31st, 2011
10:04 pm
I have never been one to be too critical of the manager. I believe that the difference between the great managers and the worst managers is only a few games a year.
But Fredi seems to baffle reason with more moves than I am used to seeing. I was a huge BC fan, but realized he was more of a leader than a tactician. Fredi, at this point in the season, is NO Bobby Cox.
AtlYnkHtr
May 31st, 2011
10:05 pm
JasonFL, oh wait he wont be one of the two or three most winnigiest coaches in all time? We should always replace our HOF coach with another HOF coach. How stupid!!!!
BRAVESFAN
May 31st, 2011
10:06 pm
Bottom of the ninth, do you know where your offense is?
uga-brave
May 31st, 2011
10:06 pm
he could of done the same thing in the top of the seventh when he brought in gearrin.
JasonInFL
May 31st, 2011
10:06 pm
Fredi will NEVER be as good as BC.
ncbravesfan
May 31st, 2011
10:06 pm
So much for the “flourish” finish to the “strong” month of May. Way to take charge against a last place club, Bravos!
DS1
May 31st, 2011
10:07 pm
Your second baseman ends the inning. You bring in your long man, and you don’t do a double switch but have Martinez up first in the 9th. Why not run Uggla in to the 9th slot, so that if you tie it in the 9th, then you can leave C-Mart in for at least one more inning???
JasonInFL
May 31st, 2011
10:09 pm
Fredi doesn’t think that far ahead, DS1. There have been a couple of times this year that a double-switch was the right play. That’s one thing Bobby never seemed to get wrong. Bobby was a better strategist than he is given credit for and certainly didn’t miss a beat when it came to that type of stuff.
kwajbraves
May 31st, 2011
10:09 pm
Bell is due to blow a save but I got a feeling that it won’t be tonight.
ncbravesfan
May 31st, 2011
10:10 pm
No chance here – Heath Bell could save this game with his eyes closed.
CaptainMudderland
May 31st, 2011
10:11 pm
….Joyful and high-spirited; we approach the ninth with great vigor–inspired in part by our general…our leader, Fredi {American Dream} Gonzalez.
JasonInFL
May 31st, 2011
10:12 pm
AtlYnkHtr, why shouldn’t we want to? My comment was more directed to the many people on here who say that Fredi is an extension of Bobby. Not really.
BravesFAN
May 31st, 2011
10:12 pm
This Braves offense is so pathetically putrid its embarrassing. They should give back some of the money they make because they don’t deserve it.
AtlYnkHtr
May 31st, 2011
10:12 pm
JasonFL, of course you WANT to, the braves WANT to pick ALLSTAR players every time they draft a guy. The reason its very unlikely to replace a HOF manager with another HOF manager is that the first HOF manager is in the HOF because there are not many guys who could do what he did. See how that works? To recap they WANT to but complaining that they did not is just sorry to say stupid.
DS1
May 31st, 2011
10:13 pm
fan in OK
Good points on the double switch.
Looks like we need some Marteeeen magic tonight!
The A Bomb
May 31st, 2011
10:14 pm
Well….good news…..
With Mather’s popup the Braves have taken the NL lead in F Bombs.
Bravefaninok
May 31st, 2011
10:15 pm
DS1
May 31st, 2011
10:07 pm
Your second baseman ends the inning. You bring in your long man, and you don’t do a double switch but have Martinez up first in the 9th. Why not run Uggla in to the 9th slot, so that if you tie it in the 9th, then you can leave C-Mart in for at least one more inning???
Actually there are 2 reasons ……You really want uggla facing Bell here?
If we tie it Kimmie pitches the 10th.Generally you use your closer when tied @ home.
cabravesfan
May 31st, 2011
10:15 pm
And people say we overuse Kimbrel…4th day in a row for Bell
JasonInFL
May 31st, 2011
10:15 pm
Let’s get a runner on to at least make it interesting!
Kat
May 31st, 2011
10:16 pm
/>|>\>|>/>|>\>|>/>… trying here folks …lol