Players, others turn out in record numbers to honor “6″
There were a lot of laughs and some tears, too, from the record crowd of more than 900 for the Bobby Cox Braves Hall of Fame induction luncheon at the downtown Omni hotel today.
“This is a day the family and I will never forget,” Cox said, after introducing — for the first time in such a setting — his entire family including wife Pam, his eight children and 14 grandchildren.
A record crowd of more than 900 turned out for Bobby Cox's Braves Hall of Fame luncheon Friday. The iconic former Braves skipper will have his No. 6 retired in an on-field ceremony before Friday night's game.
We’ve got time for a quick blog after driving straight over to Turner Field from that event, which lasted more than two hours and was rich from start to finish, attended by most living Braves Hall-of-Fame inductees as well as the entire current team and a future inductee, John Smoltz.
For about 15 minutes, Braves broadcaster Don Sutton sat on the stage with Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Smoltz – one baseball Hall of Famer and three future ones, three 300-game winners and the only pitcher with as many as 200 wins and 150 saves.
A few quotes and anecdotes:
• Braves president John Schuerholz: “They broke the mold when they made No. 6… And as great a manager as he is, he’s a Hall of Fame person.”
• Hall of Famer Phil Niekro on Cox being in line for induction at Cooperstown in 2013: “Until then, we’ll keep the light on for ya.”
• David Justice on Cox’s postgame interviews with the media: “Whenever we won, it was because of us. Whenever we lost, it was somehow because of him. We appreciated that.”
• Glavine and Smoltz said Cox had only three rules: Be on time, play hard, play the game the right way.
But there was a fourth unofficial rule, too, which applied to pitchers, some of whom were accustomed to having specific roles spelled out when they were with other organizations.
“Do whatever the hell I tell you, that’s your role,” Glavine said of Cox’s fourth rule. Then Glavine told of a cruel-but-funny prank he and some others played on a pitcher new to the team, when they convinced him to go to Cox’s office and ask about this pitcher’s role.
“It didn’t go very well,” Glavine said, laughing.
• Among the many sending video-taped congratulation messages for Cox were Jimmy Carter, Ted Turner and Bud Selig. The commissioner called him a credit to baseball, congratulated him for his Braves Hall of Fame induction and said he’ll be in baseball’s Hall of Fame before long.
• Glavine, Maddux and Smoltz told stories, many of them familiar, and gave examples of Cox’s patience and how he was instrumental in their careers, particularly Glavine and Smoltz when they struggled mightily as beginning big-leaguers and Cox always stood by them and reassured them.
David Justice, seen here with Chipper Jones at last year's end-of-season Cox tribute, was back to speak at Cox's luncheon today and to take part in the worst-to-first '91 Braves team celebration Saturday.
They also told of a few faux pas moments, and how Cox could make sure those incidents were never repeated without saying a word, sometimes using just an icy stare.
For example, once Smoltz made the mistake of flipping the ball to Cox on a pitching change, istead of handing it to him. This was back when a frustrated Smoltz had lost 11 of 13 decisions midway through his fourth season (he finished 14-13).
“I was 2-11, things weren’t going real well,” he said. “I don’t think I did it intentionally, but one time I flipped Bobby the ball. You don’t flip Bobby the ball…. It was something where he didn’t have to say a word. You knew [that was a no-no] right away.”
• Justice, part of the worst-to-first 1991 Braves team that’s also being honored this weekend at Turner Field, called Cox the greatest manager he ever had and said he loved him, just like so many other players in that banquet room.
Justice said there were two big helmet-throwers on the Braves back then, Ron Gant and Ryan Klesko. He told a story about the time Klesko threw his helmet and it rolled down to Bobby and might have nudged his leg, and how Bobby stomped on it angrily, as if trying to put out a fire.
“Klesko peaked down there, and you know that commercial about how you want to get away?,” Justice said, smiling. “Klesko wanted to get away. I don’t remember Klesko ever throwing another helmet. If he did, I know he didn’t throw it near Bobby.”
• Umpire Randy Marsh also had a video message for Cox, and said he went back more than 40 years with him, back to when Marsh was a rookie minor league ump and Cox was managing in A-ball.
“We had a lot of good times, and some disagreements,” said Marsh, who mentioned that he was holding a list of the career-record 158 ejections Cox collected, including the umpire’s name in each incident. “One thing about you, you always defended your players to the max. You were willing to get yourself ejected to keep your players in the games. And that was admirable.”
Marsh added, “And the other thing is, you left it all on the field… We’d have an argument and I’d see you after the game. ‘Hi Ran, how ya doing?’ And it was over.”
• Smoltz and Chipper each told the story of how Smoltz and Cox were ejected in a blistering hot day in Cincinnati after arguing (and making contact) with umpire Hunter Wendelstedt following a play at third base. Bret Boone slid past the base and Chipper Jones kept the tag on Boone, who was called safe.
Smoltz said Wendelstedt stepped on his foot; Chipper didn’t know who stepped on who’s foot, but said Cox came “waddling” out of the dugout and also got in Wendelstedt’s face and got tossed, too. Smoltz said he stayed on the mound for several minutes after being ejected, because, he said, “My manager told me, ‘you’re not coming out of the game.’ ”
Chipper, who told his version of the story today about 20 minutes after Smoltz did, added a couple of details, including Cox saying to Wendelstedt, son of legendary umpire Harry Wendelstedt, “You’ll never even be a pimple on your dad’s ass.”
Then Chipper added a previously unrevealed ending to the story.
Later in the game, Chipper said he was walking past the “dungeon,” which is what they called the dark, cool area at the bottom of the stairs leading from the dugout at old Riverfront Stadium.
Cox was seated on a stool down there, listening to the game after being ejected. He heard a crowd reaction and asked Chipper, “What happened?” and Chipper told him the Braves had taken the lead on a two-run gapper.
Chipper said Cox replied, “Alright,” and pumped his fist. “Alright,” he repeated.
Then, Chipper said he walked away and heard Cox shout up the stairs, “Suck on that, Hunter!”
You gotta love baseball. And Schuerholz was right about one thing: They broke the mold when they made “6.”
Cox was as fair and decent a guy as I’ve been around in 17 years covering baseball, and absolutely, without question, the most engaging and best “people person” I’ve ever known in sports.
That’s what many people outside the game don’t seem to understand — that managing a game, making pitching changes or calling for a hit-and-run, those kinds of decisions are not nearly as important over the course of 162 games as managing people.
Bobby did that better than anyone.
♣ Uggla’s hitting streak: As you surely know, Dan Uggla’s hitting streak is at 31 games entering tonight’s series opener with the Cubs, the tied with Rico Carty for the longest in Atlanta Braves history and one of the five longest ever by a second baseman.
Uggla enters Friday with a 31-game hitting streak that's the longest in the majors this season and tied with Rico Carty's 1970 streak as the longest in Atlanta Braves history.
I happened to have covered Luis Castillo’s 35-game streak in 2002, the longest by a second baseman until Chase Utley matched it. Or, I covered all but the final week of it. I was hired by the AJC and left the Marlins beat at the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel to come cover the Braves in June, when Castillo was approaching 30 games, if I remember correctly.
What I do remember was, the last road series I covered was an interleague series at Kansas City, where Royals legend George Brett happened to be seated in the pressbox. I asked Brett, who once flirted with a .400 average and who had a hitting streak ended at 30 games in 1980, about the difficulty of extending a streak beyond that length.
He said the pressure really grew exponentially around 30 games, because that’s when the media attention became national in scope, the spotlight much brighter than at 20, 25 games.
And this was long before the Online era of journalism.
As I wrote in my game story Thursday, Uggla’s hitting streak is only the 13th of 30 or more games since 1990, and nine of the others ended at 30. Only three went beyond 32 games.
We’ve already seen history in a way: Never has a hitter put together such a streak after being as cold as Uggla was before the streak began.
He was hitting .173, remember. And in his last 20 games before the streak, he hit .143 (11-for-77) with two doubles, four homers 11 RBIs, five walks, 23 strikeouts, a .205 OBP and .325 slugging percentage.
During his 31-game streak, he’s hit .355 (44-for-124) with five doubles, 12 homers, 29 RBIs, 11 walks, 27 strikeouts and a .409 OBP and .685 slugging percentage.
And get this for oddities: Uggla has the exact same number of homers (12) and RBI (29) during 31-game hitting streak as he had in his previous 86 games.
BRAVES LINEUP
- Bourn CF
- Prado LF
- Freeman 1B
- Uggla 2B
- Jones 3B
- Gonzalez SS
- Ross C
- Constanza RF
- Minor LH
♣ Etc. Rookie Freddie Freeman hasn’t homered in 19 games, but has hit .365 with six doubles, six RBIs, seven walks, 19 strikeouts and a .422 OBP and .446 slugging in that span . He now leads MLB rookies in avg (.294), leads NL rookies in RBIs (57), and ranks second among NL rookies in homers with 15. Danny Espinosa (17) is only other NL rookie with more than nine…. Michael Bourn since the All-Star break: 24 games, .358 (38-for-106) w/ 6 doubles, 10 RBIs, 7 steals, 9 walks, .405 OBP, .415 slugging percentage. …The Braves bullpen leads the majors with 2.87 ERA and is tied with Giants with 41 saves. Jonny Venters, since getting four days of rest after the three-game stretch where he gave up six runs, six hits and homer in just 2-2/3 total innings, has pitched 18 consecutive scoreless innings with only five hits, 12 walks, 20 strikeouts in 16-2/3 innings in July and August, for an .093 opp avg. Craig Kimbrel has an .085 OA in his 26-appearance scoreless streak (seven hits, eight walks, 41 K in 25-2/3 innings) since June 14.
OK, I’m out of time. Let’s close with a tune by a great underrated band, Crooked Fingers, which you can hear it by clicking here.
“WEARY ARMS” by Crooked Fingers
Come on now and wrap your weary arms around the ones you love
Hold tightly, don’t ever let them go
You have many enemies for reasons no one’s certain of
So keep close only people you can trust
Beware of strangers knocking at your door
Old lovers, too
Don’t you think for one second they’ve forgotten you
They’ve forgotten you
(laptapdadada…)
So go on strike first, don’t be so scared of what you’re running from
You know, man, that what will be must be done
There ain’t no way they could ever prove
You’re so calm and cool
You’ve been waiting your whole life to make your move
So make your move
– David O’Brien, Braves/MIB blog
2,350 comments Add your comment
Blk09GT
August 12th, 2011
4:32 pm
Too bad I can’t be there. Thanks Bobby! Let’s win this one.
Hillbilly
August 12th, 2011
4:33 pm
Hey, Mr. Clean…you’re dirty now, too.
TennesseePaul
August 12th, 2011
4:33 pm
Thanks for the work DOB!
GO BRAVES!!!
TennesseePaul
August 12th, 2011
4:34 pm
Last 9 starts of the starting 9
_________AVG__OBP__SLG___OPS
Bourn__ .308 .364 .359 0.723
Prado__ .282 .364 .436 0.800
Freeman .263 .317 .342 0.659
Uggla__ .400 .405 .700 1.105
Chipper .333 .350 .538 0.888
Seabass .268 .268 .439 0.707
Ross___ .176 .263 .294 0.557
Biff___ .455 .486 .606 1.092
Minor__ .231 .333 .385 0.718
MFin04
August 12th, 2011
4:35 pm
“Apparently yes, they are happy with the “out machine hitting in the middle of their order” or they wouldn’t have locked him up like they did.”
You don’t always pay a guy for his stats/production. Ryan Howard sells jerseys, is a face of their franchise, etc.
I mean the Braves certainly didn’t give Chipper his contract based on future production did they?
Efrim
August 12th, 2011
4:35 pm
And the next time I talk to Ruben, Jr., I’ll mention how you think he was wrong. I’m sure it will mitigate his response to future player negotiations.
So you think just because a baseball executive made a decision, that decision is right and isn’t worth a critical eye by fans who aren’t baseball executives?
Efrim
August 12th, 2011
4:37 pm
5 years/$125M (2012-16), plus 2017 option
signed extension with Philadelphia 4/26/10
12:$20M, 13:$20M, 14:$25M, 15:$25M, 16:$25M, 17:$23M club option ($10M buyout)
Other than Soriano’s deal with the Cubs, I can’t think of a worse one.
Fish Bisch
August 12th, 2011
4:38 pm
Zombierono owns us
Murph
August 12th, 2011
4:39 pm
Craig Kimbrel has an .085 OA in his 26-appearance scoreless streak (seven hits, eight walks, 41 K in 25-2/3 innings) since June 14.
Holy moly! Amazing numbers from the rookie.
Just like Freeman, Kimbrel has come a long way since the beginning of the season. So great to see Braves’ developed talent take off the way those two have.
Go Braves!!!
flange1
August 12th, 2011
4:40 pm
Thanks DOB for the new blog!
Sounds like the #6 lunch was a blast.
Hope the fans blow the roof off the stadium tonight for 6.
njbraves
August 12th, 2011
4:40 pm
Any chance there will be video of the luncheon?
MatthewH
August 12th, 2011
4:42 pm
“Suck on that, Hunter” may become my go-to response on this blog.
One-Eyed Mac
August 12th, 2011
4:42 pm
Will the pre-game ceremony be streamed on the Internet for those of us outside the SportsSouth viewing area?
Efrim
August 12th, 2011
4:43 pm
Lew, honestly man, I think you take it too far with Shaun. Just because Shaun is running his mouth about OBP being the all mighty, doesn’t mean you have to knock it. Your posts were really good for a time, and you were posting triple slash lines as an indicator of performance. All of a sudden, it’s back to batting average and RBI just to spite Shaun. That’s weak, man. You were understanding stats a whole lot better, and I could see it in your posts. Don’t get frustrated with Shaun’s posts and change your way of thinking just because Shaun is being unbearable and argumentative. Like I said, you were formulating great posts about player performance and etc., but are now just fighting with Shaun about RBI and other things. You can do what you want, it’s a free space to discuss whatever you want, but I just personally enjoyed your posts prior to all of this.
Weaseal
August 12th, 2011
4:43 pm
Darn it I was hoping the be # 6
MaconBraves (RIP)
August 12th, 2011
4:43 pm
DOB–Thanks for passing along a few stories told today. Had me laughing here at the work desk.
One moment I’ll never forget about Bobby was the time he yanked Andruw Jones out of the game in the middle of the inning for not hustling after a ball that dropped just in front of him in center field. Can’t break rule #3 Andruw!!
Summer of George
August 12th, 2011
4:44 pm
I’m tearing up DOB…{ } Hugs Bobby!
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
4:47 pm
Other than Soriano’s deal with the Cubs, I can’t think of a worse one.
Vernon Wells – or are you only including contracts that looked bad when they were handed out. Even then, I think the Werth deal is going to look worse than Soriano’s with Joe Mauer’s ending up in the same neighborhood.
TennesseePaul
August 12th, 2011
4:47 pm
Soriano’s deal with the Cubs
Zito’s was pretty bad. Hamilton had a terrible contract. I believe the Big Z also has a bad one. Oh, and Wells. Awful deal there.
Run through all of those and then look at Uggla’s… it don’t seem so bad after all.
dogsbrekky
August 12th, 2011
4:47 pm
Great story Dave, thanks.
All my fellow Aussie Braves fans and world sports fans can see how truly remarkable #6 was…. he ranks right up there with Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, Jack Cahill, Phil Jackson and co as the best of the best in world sports
Efrim
August 12th, 2011
4:49 pm
I think Soriano is the worst, followed by Zito in closely at second. Howard….close third. Uggla’s deal ain’t bad at all compared to their deals, indeed.
nola braves fan
August 12th, 2011
4:50 pm
DOB – great stuff on Bobby. Have you ever thought about doing a book on him and leadership style? (you should). I manage a large team for a well known company in town and I model my communication and leadership style after #6.
I think a book on Bobby’s style would do well… get on that for us DOB!
keep up the great work… and go braves
dogsbrekky
August 12th, 2011
4:50 pm
AROD’S contract is going to look like a $60M a year deal by the time he is totally run down by 2013… they have to pay him for 7 more years SEVEN plus bonuses at the phony hr levels..
he’ll be lucky to be still walking at Jeter’s age
Just Pat
August 12th, 2011
4:50 pm
DOB
Thanks so much for this blog in particular for those of us who couldn’t be there. I’m also going to miss at least the first half hour of the tribute tonight but am hoping it becomes one of the rain delay staples in the future so that I can see the whole thing.
Efrim
August 12th, 2011
4:51 pm
Yeah, Mauer’s deal is bad, but when it was handed out, not as bad.
When they were handed out:
Soriano
Zito
Werth
Howard
I thought Howard’s deal was laughable when given. Worse, it was a bloody extension. They had the player under control with most of the leverage!
Just Pat
August 12th, 2011
4:53 pm
nola braves fan
Ditto on the suggestion of a book by DOB on Cox. I still have the one done by……wouldn’t ya know? can’t remember his name right now?……but a writer for the Braves back in the 90s.
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
4:54 pm
I thought Howard’s deal was laughable when given. Worse, it was a bloody extension. They had the player under control with most of the leverage!
What makes it unbearable is that inspite of that stupy deal, they managed to convince Cliff Lee to take less and join them – no immediate financial hamstring. Hope it shows up soon, though.
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
4:54 pm
he’ll be lucky to be still walking at Jeter’s age
He can always go back to playing poker.
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 12th, 2011
4:55 pm
“Suck on that, Hunter!” may become my comeback line for the rest of my life.
Just to be one of Chipper’s ears while with #6…
SoWeGa Fanatic
August 12th, 2011
4:55 pm
Good one, DOB. One of your best.
timthebrave
August 12th, 2011
4:56 pm
Got to win this one for #6. Go Braves!
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
4:57 pm
Morneau returning after neck surgery. Saw this in the same article.
Morneau and fellow franchise cornerstone Joe Mauer have only been in the lineup together in nine of the last 198 games, including the playoffs.
nola braves fan
August 12th, 2011
4:58 pm
just pat… didn’t know there was one already written. (will have to look that up). thanks.
And for those of us in our mid-late 30s, we grew up with Bobby and the braves success. He tought us how to support and fight for your players. Praise in public (”c’mon Chip”) and punish in public (his famed office). A great leader for sure
Just Pat
August 12th, 2011
4:58 pm
Oooooooh……..looking BAD here. Sure hope it’s not heading for Atlanta!
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
5:00 pm
Good stuff on Bobby Cox, DOb. Thanks
Just Pat
August 12th, 2011
5:00 pm
nola braves fan
The one I’m talking about wasn’t focused on Cox (although he was certainly featured) but rather, on the Braves. Darn it!!!!! Can’t believe I can’t remember the author’s name…..it’s semi well known, too.
Just Pat
August 12th, 2011
5:02 pm
Of course, if DOB did one, I’d never forget HIS name since I’ve followed him here!
Lew
August 12th, 2011
5:02 pm
Efrim – I already said I wouldn’t have offered him the money they did or the years, but yeah, I know for a fact what the fans think rarely enter a GM’s decision.
Not sure why the fans opinion should matter – no matter what decision you make, some will like it some won’t. In other words, you’re damned if you do damned if you don’t.
And if you’d like, I”ll let you edit my posts for me so you’ll like everything I write.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
August 12th, 2011
5:04 pm
great story on Cox. For sure 1st ballot HOF. On another note, Heyward benched again by Freddie?? i thought there was some history between zambrano & heyward??
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
5:05 pm
Bing!!!
Soldier—-
(Waving Arm!) “Get Out The WAYYYY! (Boom!) Pretty Boy Coming Through! Me And My Crew! We Swaggin In The Room!
Whats Up All?
TGIF And This is the Best Time of the year with both Baseball and Football being On!
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
August 12th, 2011
5:05 pm
i’d rather have constanza play anyways until heyward can get his act together
Just Pat
August 12th, 2011
5:06 pm
Lew
Take that tongue outta your cheek! As an artiste, you KNOW you’ll never let anyone edit your posts!
Lew
August 12th, 2011
5:07 pm
And posting all of those stats – which I already understood for longer than some here have even been around – didn’t even make an impression on him, did they? He just continues spouting whatever he decided was right Sometimes, it’s just fun to give him back some of the crap he dishes out but can’t even come close to accepting when it’s directed towards him.
If I really give a person a hard time for no good reason, you of all people should know I’ll apologize and be sincere in that apology. Won’t ever happen with Shaun.
DS1
August 12th, 2011
5:07 pm
“You’ll never even be a pimple on your dad’s ass.”
#6 had Hunter pegged there!
Lew
August 12th, 2011
5:08 pm
Just Pat – But if I did, Efrim would be the editor.
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
5:10 pm
Efrim .. I think the Mets are still paying Bobby Bonilla that has to be ranked high as a bad deal
Breaking News: Mets To Pay Bobby Bonilla Millions Through 2035 …
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
5:10 pm
Any chance Jason hits another canon shot off Zambrano tonight?
I guess he’s not in the line-up is he?
Well, if the game is like most nights when the Braves return from a roadtrip it will be all Zambrano.
But if tonight is anything like Opening Day 2010, a J-Hey-Zambrano rematch won’t be possible.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
5:10 pm
D.O.B.
Every year I give you Props at the end of the Year and During the Holidays for the Blog you provide us, especially for the out of state fans who don’t get all the games, But This Blog Was on Point! One of your best of all time…
You seem to be loving this year watching the team daily as opposed in years past since you started it in 2005? You seem more mellowed out this year in your blogs and responses?
Just Pat
August 12th, 2011
5:12 pm
Mitchell
Ahhhhh…..but tonight they have an added incentive with #6 in the stands.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
5:13 pm
Bravesgirl4life will be at the Game kickin it with The Infamous “Thanks Bobby!” Crew
Led by my Man Scott Munn and Beverly Pino…
Gotta Give Them a Stupid Shoutout, They Took me under their wing when I first went to the ChopHouse! I hope They Show The Thanks Bobby Crew on TV, Because they Will be in Full Effect Mode, Bank On It!
Anyone else going to the game?
monty
August 12th, 2011
5:13 pm
Was Robert at the banquet or No More Bobby?
Heisenberg
August 12th, 2011
5:14 pm
From Jason Starks column on http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/page/rumblings110812/mlb-postseason-problems-revisited
• One executive did tell us this about the early-August waiver scene: “The Yankees and Red Sox are claiming everyone who can pitch at all.”
Please tell me Derek Lowe has been placed on waivers.
k23talley
August 12th, 2011
5:15 pm
Lew, you just proved my point, by the 12 yr old comment, you’re wrong and you go to immature comments, because you have nothing to back up your reasons.
Lew
August 12th, 2011
5:16 pm
k23 -Whatever. Thanks for your opinion.
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
5:17 pm
New Blog!!!!!!!!
Let’s Go Braves!!!!!!!!!!!
Lew
August 12th, 2011
5:17 pm
I will go hide my face in shame and never post again. Yeah, right.
Fish Bisch
August 12th, 2011
5:18 pm
Robert was there.
He is a closet Bobby Fan.
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
5:19 pm
Dan Uggla on Intentional Talk showing off his guns
noliee
August 12th, 2011
5:21 pm
you really think the Braves are just gonna dump him for salary relief in the middle of a post season run during a season which has had many pitcher injuries?
bart
August 12th, 2011
5:23 pm
I think most thought that Uggla’s bad start was an aberration and that things would even out a bit as the year went on, but damn – who would have expected this! I hope he can keep it up for a while longer – makes a nice story.
usnavyvolfaninva
August 12th, 2011
5:24 pm
We just need the Phillies to lose.
Mr. Enigma
August 12th, 2011
5:24 pm
While we’re talking about Bobby, how do you think he would have handled the current Heyward/Constanza situation?
I remember last year, McLouth was have an Uggla-esque first half. He bullishly insisted on playing McLouth over Gregor Blanco, who was smashing everything and causing way more chaos on the basepaths. I remember my girlfriend damn near started crying when I told her Blanco got traded to the Royals (I, myself, almost cried because Rick Ankiel came back in the deal).
Would Cox have continued running Heyward out there and kept Constanza on the bench? I remember it was like pulling teeth to get him to realize Francoeur lost it.
Fish Bisch
August 12th, 2011
5:24 pm
Suck it Phillies!
k23talley
August 12th, 2011
5:26 pm
Lew, I enjoy a good debate we can agree to disagree, let’s just leave out the immature stuff that’s all
monty
August 12th, 2011
5:27 pm
The night they had the slight rain delay at the beginning, Radio guys(Lemer and the other announcer) were talking about Bobby and the war room,(his office)and they both said that some of the best times of their lives ever(could really tell it in their voices) were when they were down there listening to and visiting with BC. Pretty cool.
Lew
August 12th, 2011
5:27 pm
OK, but just because you said so.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
August 12th, 2011
5:28 pm
enigma- cox would’ve stuck w/ heyward…sometimes his loyalty can be his flaws. gotta love the way constanza has been playing
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
5:28 pm
Nolie …you really think the Braves are just gonna dump him for salary relief in the middle of a post season run during a season which has had many pitcher injuries?
answer is NO …
T for Texas
August 12th, 2011
5:28 pm
Thanks for the new blog, David.
All Hail “6″!
k23talley
August 12th, 2011
5:29 pm
Thanks
Lew
August 12th, 2011
5:30 pm
Any time – I’m nothing if not an obliging person. Just ask anyone.
monty
August 12th, 2011
5:31 pm
Dang Lew, I don’t know what you posted that has a couple of people so upset, but it almost makes me want to look it up and read it. Almost
Just Pat
August 12th, 2011
5:31 pm
Gotta run. Enjoyed visiting for the short while I had. Have a good weekend and GO BRAVES!!!!!!
Lew
August 12th, 2011
5:32 pm
monty – I’m not so sure. Might have to go back and look myself. I think it had something to do with Shaun and since I just gave him grief without any stats to back it up…….
Lew
August 12th, 2011
5:33 pm
But I’m remorseful. Really I am. Seriously.
T for Texas
August 12th, 2011
5:33 pm
cox would’ve stuck w/ heyward…sometimes his loyalty can be his flaws.
Not to stir up an arugment, Dr. Nosiewater–But you do see the inherent irony in that post, here on a day where we all celebrate Bobby’s genius, do you not?
monty
August 12th, 2011
5:34 pm
Just Pat
No need to apologize for being who you are. Have a good one.
monty
August 12th, 2011
5:37 pm
Lew
Maybe it’s just pregame jitters. Everyone’s on edge.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
5:37 pm
brb, Beer Run!
Lew
August 12th, 2011
5:37 pm
monty- Yeah, those off days are killers. We need our Braves’ fix – soon.
Bobbys' Chauffeur
August 12th, 2011
5:40 pm
Goals for tonight :
6-0 score bravo’s
Uggla extends his streak
No one gets hurt
Minor gets a complete game
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
August 12th, 2011
5:40 pm
agreed T- Cox is a beloved icon for the Braves…BUT…just sayin, he would’ve stuck with heyward. Love Bobby, but I’m glad Freddie G has the guts to bench a player when he’s not performing to expectations.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
5:40 pm
monty
“Was Robert at the banquet or No More Bobby?”
Where Has Robert Been anyway? Does He only come on during the Day when I’m not here?
I haven’t seen Robert since he got Bozo’d about 2 months ago for cussing out about 4-5 bloggers at once over a simple difference of opinion
Bay Area Steve
August 12th, 2011
5:44 pm
I’d let Lowe go, right now. For nada.
I certainly understand those who feel different, and know I may be wrong. (And, I darn sure hope he has last year’s September in him, one more time.)
Where I become confused: when Efrim says he’d trade guy in the winter for half his salary, but wouldn’t let him go now to recover all his salary. I guess he’s thinking we’ll get a future major league guy, but I suspect the Braves will pay as little as possible, so the package they’d receive would be quite light.
CB
August 12th, 2011
5:49 pm
BAS,I am with you on Lowe going for nada. Put him on a skateboard and give him a push.
summer of 91
August 12th, 2011
5:50 pm
sad I cant be there this weekend, go bravos, sweep em
ray k.
August 12th, 2011
5:52 pm
Bobby was one of a kind.
And devoted he was. Not a knee jerk emotional type.
Speaking of which… after looking at Kimbrel’s stats, I can’t help but shake my head when I think about the thunderous outcry in here 2 1/2 months or so ago, when, after 2 blown saves, people were demanding he be removed and replaced by Venters.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
5:54 pm
ok, I’m back
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
5:54 pm
If they put Lowe on waivers, I would assume they’d wait to make sure JJ and Hanson are fine before doing so – since teams will have only 48 hours after the claim to complete the deal.Lowe might go on the waiver wire towards the end of August so that we’d only have to deal with a month without him. And hopefully by then Bedard hits the DL (again) also.
ray k.
August 12th, 2011
5:55 pm
The Mets are a pimple on Chipper’s arse.
Starring Kam Fong as Chin Ho
August 12th, 2011
5:55 pm
They should have invited Angel Hernandez to the banquet……….then threw him out.
Lew
August 12th, 2011
5:58 pm
No one will take Lowe for exactly the same reasons y’all want him gone – lack of performance and too much owed.
Mets R Best
August 12th, 2011
6:00 pm
The Bobby they ought to be honoring is the ex Mets manager Bobby V.
JT Grace
August 12th, 2011
6:00 pm
Ugh!! Heyward still on the bench.. Boooo!!
ray k.
August 12th, 2011
6:01 pm
No doubt: if Bobby was the skipper, Costanza would be licking his bat in the dugout. But the players loved that about him.
Even with frosted hair, Yunel would still be a brave had he shown more discipline and respect.
DS1
August 12th, 2011
6:04 pm
Who are the umps tonight?
Bobbys' Chauffeur
August 12th, 2011
6:05 pm
We do enjoy sharing the love on the ole blog… tonight the spot light shines on Derrick.Lowe
He MADE us pay him all that money…. RIGHT? I know that if any of you were offered that contract.you would have said “Really, you reallly think I should get that much money.. I’ll take a lot less…..
Farnsworthy
August 12th, 2011
6:10 pm
Looks like Tiger couldn’t even make it on the Nationwide Tour.
Murph
August 12th, 2011
6:10 pm
Lowe for Melky, straight up
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
6:10 pm
Cox is going to manage the ‘91 Braves team in tomorrow’s softball game; will he put on uniform for 1st time since retirement? Could be.
Jeff R
August 12th, 2011
6:12 pm
Bobby Cox deserves the honor he received today. He’ll deserve the Cooperstown honor in the future.
I think one of the great things about Bobby Cox was his longevity – not just as a manager, but starting as a player working his way up pro baseball’s ladder. I believe Cox started pro ball in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Anyway, Cox’s baseball career was longer than most of us who visit DOB’s blog have lived. Pretty impressive to last that long in a tough, tough business.
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
6:12 pm
Hanson feeling good, Braves still have him penciled in for Tuesday start vs. San Francisco
noliee
August 12th, 2011
6:12 pm
not gonna happen BAS, JJ and Hanson iffy, no way they dump him
DS1
August 12th, 2011
6:13 pm
Perfect Ump Crew for BC’s game tonight: Hunter Wendlestadt, Angel Hernandez, Bill Hohn and Joe West.
George
August 12th, 2011
6:14 pm
Hello y’ll, did you miss me?
DS1
August 12th, 2011
6:14 pm
nolie
I think a few bloggers are more worried about the payroll than the Braves are……..
Bay Area Steve
August 12th, 2011
6:14 pm
Snot,
There was a report in early August that he’d already been claimed. That’s when nolie and Efrim went around. Who knows if it was accurate… I’d bet Lew is right, that nobody would claim him. That’s why I was so surprised when that report came out…
noliee
August 12th, 2011
6:14 pm
well of course we did George
Frankie Wren
August 12th, 2011
6:16 pm
I remember my girlfriend damn near started crying when I told her Blanco got traded to the Royals (I, myself, almost cried because Rick Ankiel
Wow tears over trading Gregor Blanco. Not sure his parents were that emotional when he was brought into this world.
Bay Area Steve
August 12th, 2011
6:17 pm
It’s not the payroll, Wayne, for me.
I’m just ready to give a kid his spot. I think he’s going to have real trouble getting outs with his declining stuff…
Bay Area Steve
August 12th, 2011
6:18 pm
You going to say that every time, George?
‘Cause it’s kinda weak…
Bay Area Steve
August 12th, 2011
6:19 pm
How ’bout: forget the Braves, would you, noles?
N Nine
August 12th, 2011
6:21 pm
EVERYBODY BE IN YOUR SEATS IN 10 MINUTES!!!!!
George
August 12th, 2011
6:22 pm
If anyone at the ballpark, how is the weather? T-storms here in NC.
phil
August 12th, 2011
6:25 pm
Great stories….thanks, DOB.
noliee
August 12th, 2011
6:26 pm
I admit that I would be tempted if I got rid the entire contract. would I do it under the present circumstances with JJ and Hanson iffy and some of the prospects getting up there in IP? More than likely not.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
6:27 pm
greetings blog
George
August 12th, 2011
6:27 pm
Almost BOBBY TIME so outta here. Have a good one or two tonight y’ll.
LETS DO IT BRAVES.
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
6:31 pm
Hi cab
Bye george
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
6:32 pm
Hey Bat! Where are we blogging from today?
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
6:34 pm
At home from my blackberry. –
When theuy saw my sleeping bag theu kicked ne out of the Best Buy.
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
6:36 pm
I need a damn magifying glass
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
6:38 pm
Maghifying
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
6:38 pm
Bat-
Sears sells computers right? Because they also sell camping stuff and beds and other things…I bet you could hide out there for a while before they noticed you…
N Nine
August 12th, 2011
6:39 pm
Bat Masterson is alive! Some we worried.
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
6:40 pm
Sounds like a plan,cab. Of course I have no idea where to find a Sears store.
noliee
August 12th, 2011
6:42 pm
could move into cab’s doghouse, it has an opening lately…
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
6:42 pm
Bat-
Do they not have Sears wherever it is that you live? (I can’t remember…)
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
6:42 pm
noliee-
Did you miss where I threw you back in? Or are you just looking for company?
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
6:42 pm
Hey N Nine-
Yeah I’m still kicking just can’t comment from my home compiter so some unknown reason. Thenks for the concern
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
6:43 pm
I sure as hell enjoyed that blog. It definitely has to be one of my favorites.
Thanks, DOB.
“Suck on that,
HunterRobert!” — Bobby Cox(Hi, LAdy)
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
6:43 pm
Hi Tom!
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
6:44 pm
Glad you all enjoyed the Cox stuff in the blog. Wish everyone could have been there, it was a great luncheon.
BTW, Uggla is 1-for-9 in his career against tonight’s Cubs starter, Carlos Zambrano
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
6:44 pm
You going to say that every time, George?
‘Cause it’s kinda weak…
Atleast he is consistent.
I must’ve missed those rumors. Wonder why they did it so early, if it was true. Hmmm one can wish, I guess.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
6:45 pm
DOB-
Since I obviously can’t be at the game, and since I can’t watch the ceremony, I have to live vicariously through you
Thanks for the blog and the tweets from the luncheon. Much appreciated!
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
6:46 pm
Probably somewhere around here cab. I could google it but I’m sure it would be a long drive.
I’m giving up on the typos, the hell with it
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
6:50 pm
I didn’t really “McFann” my last post. I just decided on using italics all night.
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
6:51 pm
By the way SB, the homeless guys at the library said to say hi to you.
Murph
August 12th, 2011
6:51 pm
Bat, have you tried going through a proxy on your computer instead having to resort to your blackberry? It’s a hassle, but it might be less hassle.
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
6:52 pm
Anyone catch the back on forth on twitter about Constanza playing? BABip, predictive value,probability, hot-streak – the whole shebang.
brian
August 12th, 2011
6:53 pm
great, great Cox story in Cincy – thanks DOB. What a classic line to get thrown out on (or reply to an ejection)
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
6:55 pm
Murph-
Is that someting like hide my ip if so I have not. I did unplug my router and computer over night to try and change my Ip though
noliee
August 12th, 2011
6:57 pm
musta missed it cab, I caint imagine why you woulda dun that
Heath
August 12th, 2011
6:57 pm
I live outside of the Atlanta viewing area, as most of you know. To bad I couldn’t see the pregame ceremonies today…
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
6:58 pm
noilee-
Shockingly, it was something that you said, which I can no longer remember
noliee
August 12th, 2011
6:59 pm
so what did you post under another name that got you in so much trouble anyhow old buddy?
Heath
August 12th, 2011
6:59 pm
cab/DOB -
Ditto on the living vicariously…
noliee
August 12th, 2011
7:00 pm
can’t remember it, it don’t count…..
Heath
August 12th, 2011
7:00 pm
I have never been able to like these 7:30 start times. Just drags on.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:00 pm
noliee-
It most certainly does! I believe it was something about women and baseball…
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:01 pm
I have never been able to like these 7:30 start times. Just drags on.
No kidding…
Braint
August 12th, 2011
7:01 pm
Wish I could be at The Ted for this one…..Thanks to WTBS I found the Braves at age 8 and have followed them ever since. A tip of the cap to #6.
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
7:02 pm
Gee, Bat. He remembered!!! Awesome, given what he’s been going through….
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
7:03 pm
It’s not as good as watching it, but you can listen to it on Braves’ radio. Stream the audio on your computer. At least I think it’s coming on.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
7:04 pm
cab -
It’s probably perfect for you west coasters huh? Leave work at 4, just in time for the 4:35 first pitch.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:05 pm
That Luncheon was Crazy! I wish I was there but only the High Rollers could afford to go to it
Nova Scotia Steve
August 12th, 2011
7:06 pm
Thanks DOB.
Teared up a few times today. My father passed away from cancer 4 years ago and was the biggest Braves fan I knew and may ever know.
He turned me onto baseball, the Braves and showed me how to conduct myself in a proper way on and off the field.
We’d always watch the games together. When he was sick in 2005, I asked him to go to Atlanta to see the Braves with me and he told me “No, go with your friends, you’ll have a better time,” It killed me but that’s the way he was – I would have went with him and had a great time, I know it. But he dropped us off at the airport in Halifax, Nova Scotia and pulled me to the side and said “Have a good time,”
I’ll never forget it.
It was Frenchy’s debut against the Cubs and I caught a ball at the Ted. Called my father from Atlanta that night to tell em.
Point of this whole story is – great memories and Cox, Justice, Smoltz, Maddux, Glavine – they were all part of em. Mostly from watching at home in NS on TBS but ones that will stay with me forever.
An emotional day to say the least.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:07 pm
Heath-
Doesn’t matter much to me- that 5 foot commute from desk to sofa moves pretty smooth, unless the dog is in the way, in which case I have to step over her first
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:07 pm
Tom-
What station?
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:07 pm
Where is Everyone?
At the Game or on the Falcons Blog?
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:08 pm
T-Hawkin-
Not all of us care about the Falcons…
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
7:09 pm
I’m listening to it on satellite. But try this one. If it doesn’t work, I’ll find one that does.
http://www.wgac.com/streamer/?sid=588htghafubdrf2dajsgkpds3vq1n03j
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:09 pm
WOW
Kid Klesko Looks Old!
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:09 pm
Braves are broadcasting the ceremony live online:
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=6261176&partnerId=aw-8297344942781005322-1408
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:10 pm
LooK At Leo Mazzone The Rockstar on Sports Radio out Here in The “A”
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
7:10 pm
NSS-
Great memory of your Father,thanks for sharing it
Heath
August 12th, 2011
7:10 pm
cab -
Psh
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:11 pm
I love Don Sutton’s Compton Curl…
Trey
August 12th, 2011
7:11 pm
I wonder what Robert is doing right now.
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
7:12 pm
Wow, better yet! Thanks, cabravesfan!
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:12 pm
heath-
It’s hard, I know
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
7:12 pm
Yes…I’ll say it…I wish I was there…
Heath
August 12th, 2011
7:12 pm
cab -
THANKS FOR THE LINK!!!! I didn’t know about it.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:12 pm
Tom-
Facebook can be useful
Trey
August 12th, 2011
7:13 pm
Man, Bobby is really living the good life. He deserves all of this treatment!
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
7:13 pm
Bobby Cox perched on back seat of convertible for ride all the way around field on warning track, everyone in the place standing, cheering
Trey
August 12th, 2011
7:13 pm
McFann, you’d better be there if they ever decide to retire number 16.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:13 pm
Why Is The Ted Not Completely Full???
Empty seats in RF upper deck…They said it was Standing Room Only on Sports Radio!
Standing Room Only My Yellow Ass! Had I known that It wasn’t gonna be full I would’ve went
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
7:14 pm
Wow, you just can’t beat the Turner Field media people when it comes to the music they chose for these ceremonies.
Understated as always.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
7:14 pm
BOBBY!! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
panamajack
August 12th, 2011
7:15 pm
Wish I could have been at the luncheon today so I could have told him how happy I am that he is gone.
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
7:15 pm
Seriously, was that the music from the A-Team?
DiamondbackMac
August 12th, 2011
7:15 pm
McCann DH and batting third at Gwinette.
VaBravesFan
August 12th, 2011
7:15 pm
CAB
thanks for the Link!
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
7:16 pm
Trey—
Oh…I will be.
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
7:16 pm
panamajack, lol.
Glad I didn’t say that.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:16 pm
You all are welcome- I’m surprised the Braves didn’t make it more widely known…
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
7:16 pm
DBackMac McCann DH and batting third at Gwinette.
And not at Bobby Day…
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
7:17 pm
Tom-
Facebook can be useful
So can you, LAdy
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
7:17 pm
Okay, seriously… what is the deal with the music.
panamajack
August 12th, 2011
7:17 pm
Tomahawkin, the reason so many seats are empty is because most fans are like me .
stinky
August 12th, 2011
7:18 pm
Will someone please stuff a towel in Tom Glavine’s mouth.
Cory
August 12th, 2011
7:19 pm
Is there video of the luncheon?
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:19 pm
That was A Dope Comparision from The Glavinator!
katherine
August 12th, 2011
7:19 pm
hey everyone
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
7:19 pm
Glavine: “From the bottom of my heart, I want to think you for the impact you had on me. It was a pleasure to play for you.”
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
7:20 pm
Maddux: “Thank you, Bobby, for helping me…. I think about you every day.”
katherine
August 12th, 2011
7:20 pm
most people will have a hard time getting to the game early because of friday traffic…even though they game was sold out and standing room only
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
7:20 pm
Glavine: “The one thing you always here from anybody who played for him is, ‘Bobby was the best.’”
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
7:20 pm
Smoltz: “Bobby was a mentor, a psychologist and everything you needed to make you tick.”
Chop Chop
August 12th, 2011
7:21 pm
Congrats to Bobby. I’m glad his number is being retired. He was a great manager of men for a long time. May his nose always be full of boogers to pick.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:21 pm
panamajack
“Tomahawkin, the reason so many seats are empty is because most fans are like me .”
Naw, Actually I think some of those Seats were bought by Bandwagon Cubs Fans who live here in Atlanta and chose not to go because their Team is Garbage! What a Waste! Those tickets could’ve been saved for Braves Fans
I hate Cubs Fans
Bravesfan2011
August 12th, 2011
7:21 pm
Will tomorrow’s softball game be televised ?
Brava
August 12th, 2011
7:22 pm
People just haven’t gotten to the Ted from work. This game is sold out.
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
7:22 pm
Smoltz: “A small part of Bobby Cox changes you as a baseball player; 20 years with the man changes your life.”
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
7:23 pm
Mac – first AB – 8 pitches and a sharp flyout to CF.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
7:23 pm
BMac flies out sharply to CF for out #2.
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
7:23 pm
Chipper: “Over the last 20 years we’ve won with class and lost with class. We’re one of the most respected organizations in baseball because we’ve been led by the best manager in baseball over that period”
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
7:23 pm
Somebody get Constanza up there.
I want to hear what he has to say.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
7:23 pm
Was a good AB, though…
Bravesfan2011
August 12th, 2011
7:24 pm
I don’t know about y’all but i’m sitting here crying. This brings back so many memories. I can’t wait until Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz are inducted into the HOF.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:24 pm
katherine
“most people will have a hard time getting to the game early because of friday traffic…even though they game was sold out and standing room only”
And There is The PGA Championships As well as a Preseason Falcons game at the GA Dome…
DiamondbackMac
August 12th, 2011
7:25 pm
McFann
8 pitches, he battled.
Chop Chop
August 12th, 2011
7:25 pm
Russ Nixon would beg to differ.
Tracy
August 12th, 2011
7:25 pm
This was brilliant. Thank you Dave, for sharing the stories from the luncheon
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
7:26 pm
DBackMac—
Yep!
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:26 pm
Bravesfan2011
“Will tomorrow’s softball game be televised ?”
No I don’t Think? I went to the one last year and it wasn’t televised
Wow? People Still Wear Tie-Dyed Shirts?
katherine
August 12th, 2011
7:26 pm
very true tomahawkin
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
7:27 pm
Great camera work panning across the numbers.
Somebody having a seizure?
DiamondbackMac
August 12th, 2011
7:27 pm
McFann
Gameday showed that it was caught at the wall.
lexbrave
August 12th, 2011
7:27 pm
wonder if smoltzie is bitter that his number isn’t up there next to greg and tom’s.
Chop Chop
August 12th, 2011
7:27 pm
Oh, my gawd! That’s Frank Wren’s music!
(No such luck. Oh well.)
tdc
August 12th, 2011
7:28 pm
Congrats Bobby! Thank you for the great memories.
Brava
August 12th, 2011
7:28 pm
I’m in tears too, Bravesfan2011.
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
7:28 pm
Don Sutton tells Cox he wished he’d had a chance to play for him: “You would have made me better.”
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
7:28 pm
They play that tacky music and you can’t hear the crowd response.
There are people there it would seem, maybe not in the upper deck in right field but elsewhere.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:29 pm
The Softball Game Starts at 430-5ish?
Its pretty good stuff to go to…And If I’m not mistaking? The gates open at 3pm tomorrow?
lexbrave
August 12th, 2011
7:29 pm
bobby cox might be the classiest man alive.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:29 pm
Bobby just hates talking about himself doesn’t he?
stinky
August 12th, 2011
7:29 pm
That Propecia thing never really worked out for Smoltzie, did it?
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
7:29 pm
DBackMac—
Yeah…they shoulda made that field smaller…
lexbrave
August 12th, 2011
7:30 pm
still putting the team first
Bravesfan2011
August 12th, 2011
7:30 pm
I’m mad that the softball game isn’t on tv !!! That would be fun to watch.
onlyonce
August 12th, 2011
7:30 pm
wow, what happened to all the Bobby haters, keeping quite out of respect I guess.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
7:30 pm
cab Bobby just hates talking about himself doesn’t he?
Yes!
DiamondbackMac
August 12th, 2011
7:31 pm
lol
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:31 pm
Just Imagine All The Players and Coaches that came and Gone through Bobby C’s Tenure Here…
I can’t believe some of the names…Thinking that we had Derrek Lee Last year made that thought come up
As Well as Deion going into the NFL HOF Last week
Brava
August 12th, 2011
7:31 pm
We love you, Bobby!!!
Chop Chop
August 12th, 2011
7:32 pm
Bon voyage, Bobby.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:32 pm
The Thanks Bobby Crew! But They didn’t show My Crew! Pretty Boy Flexing for Bobby!
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
7:32 pm
Cox on getting emotional: “I was fine until they took the curtain off the number 6… I want to thank you so much. This is one of the greatest days of our lives.”
Chop Chop
August 12th, 2011
7:33 pm
Glad I saw some of the ceremony. Now I can turn my attention to football. Yeeeeeeeeeehaw!!!!!!!!!!!!
bravesgirlnc
August 12th, 2011
7:33 pm
That was good. Classy
lexbrave
August 12th, 2011
7:33 pm
man that bream slide gets me every time.
Bravesfan2011
August 12th, 2011
7:33 pm
Just think of all the Braves players or coaches who will be inducted in the HOF in the next few years. Maddux, Smoltz, Glavine, Cox, Chipper.
katherine
August 12th, 2011
7:34 pm
that was very classy
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
7:34 pm
Mike Minor, didn’t know he was pitching.
Get r done, Mikey.
Or something.
Bravesfan2011
August 12th, 2011
7:34 pm
Yeah, that Sid Bream slide to home plate in the 1992 NLCS is probably my most memorable Braves moment ever. Even more memorable than when Grissom caught the final out in the 1995 WS.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
7:37 pm
OK… link ended. THANKS AGAIN cab!
stinky
August 12th, 2011
7:37 pm
B4 everyone gets too Cozy with #6, remember that he had a losing record in the post-season and was 1-4 in the October Classic. Teams are supposed to get better with more post season experience. What hppened to Cox’s Braves’ squads?
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:38 pm
You’re welcome Heath.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:39 pm
Game Time
All Da Way Turn’ Up!”
On The Real However. I think The Day off will Hurt UGGLA
Especially since I’m a huge fan of day 2 day momentum….
Bravesfan2011
August 12th, 2011
7:39 pm
Good grief, the Georgia Dome looks nearly empty. Where is everyone ???
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
7:39 pm
Thanks for the link,cab
That was damned cool best wishes Bobby Cox
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
7:40 pm
Bobby threw a strike to Chipper Jones on ceremonial first pitch, then went over to shake umpires’ hands. They all smiled, shook hands with him, then ump Tim Timmons acted like he was throwing him out….
Chop Chop
August 12th, 2011
7:40 pm
Falcons went three and out on the first drive of the preseason.
Ballgame
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:41 pm
my pleasure Bat- don’t any of you follow the Braves on Facebook?
Coach (2011 Fredi G. a go!)
August 12th, 2011
7:41 pm
Git’er done
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:42 pm
Standing Room Only Crowd My Yellow Ass!
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
7:42 pm
Nice little interview before the game on WGN radio with MARLON BYRD about growing up a die-hard Braves fan as a kid in Georgia.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:43 pm
Come On M&M!
Lets Do This!
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
7:44 pm
probably cab,I barely pat attention to FB these days
Joel
August 12th, 2011
7:44 pm
Int for the birds!
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
7:45 pm
Minor struck out 12 Cubs when he faced them last season, strikes out Castro to start this one… Then a Reed Johnson single to CF
Coach (2011 Fredi G. a go!)
August 12th, 2011
7:45 pm
There goes the perfect game
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:46 pm
Hell Yeah
Nice DP
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:46 pm
If you all keep posting Falcons updates, I am going to post 49er updates when the game gets going
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
7:46 pm
DOB They all smiled, shook hands with him, then ump Tim Timmons acted like he was throwing him out….
Coach (2011 Fredi G. a go!)
August 12th, 2011
7:46 pm
It’s all good, double play. Inning over.
katherine
August 12th, 2011
7:46 pm
lol you all need to calm down….like I said before it will be hard for people to be at either game anywhere near on time tonight. The traffic is extra horrible tonight.
Tomahawk Mafia
August 12th, 2011
7:46 pm
Minor looked pretty sharp in that first inning. I hope that first inning is a predictor of a good outing tonight from him.
katherine
August 12th, 2011
7:47 pm
falcon updates are awesome! im taping it and watching the braves game
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
7:48 pm
How much space will youi take up posting 4 andouty for the Niner’s,cab
Joel
August 12th, 2011
7:49 pm
TD Turner!
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:49 pm
D.O.B.
“Minor struck out 12 Cubs when he faced them last season, strikes out Castro to start this one… Then a Reed Johnson single to CF”
That was Also Heywards Last 2 homer Game? No?
His stats have been Nasty Since That 16-5 win against the cubs at Wrigley
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:49 pm
Bat-
You’d be surprised. It’s a 60 minute game. That’s a lot of 4 and outs
(What’s a 4 and out, but the way? Do they get an extra down for being so bad?)
Joel
August 12th, 2011
7:50 pm
Zambrano doesnt waste any time
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:51 pm
Brb!!!
My Roomates Dog is starting to Tripp
I don’t think she likes it when I watch the games?
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
7:52 pm
Cab-
3 and out. Damn I’m out shape.that’s what pre-season is for I guess ;lol:
Heath
August 12th, 2011
7:53 pm
I like the fast pace of the game…
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
7:53 pm
Bat-
I know what you meant- just couldn’t resist that
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
7:55 pm
Wow…what’s with David? Got new gear…
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:55 pm
I still can’t believe a few years ago that Bandwagon Cubs Fans were Claiming that Geovanny Soto was better than B-Macc
To those Bandwagon Cubs Fans:
“Cocaine is a Hell of a Drug!”
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
7:58 pm
of course not,cab. That’s what I get for ribbing you in pre season. Who knows maybe it all falls inyto place for the Niners this year
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
7:58 pm
Keep Ernie Johnson Sr. in your thoughts, folks. He’s been ill for some time and has taken a turn for the worse in recent days.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
7:58 pm
BMac grounds out sharply to first baseman. 3 outs.
Least he’s apparently been sharp so far…
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
7:59 pm
Sorryano Sucks
But Watch Out! He Kills Us!
katherine
August 12th, 2011
7:59 pm
falcons up 7-0
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
7:59 pm
Will do, Chief!
Bat Masterson
August 12th, 2011
7:59 pm
Whoa, sorry to hear that DoIB
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:00 pm
Seems SOTO was a bit of a flash in the pan. One of the greatest things about BMac has been his year in, year out staying power.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:00 pm
To Sorryano
Ho Sit Down!
DiamondbackMac
August 12th, 2011
8:02 pm
Dannnnnnnnnn
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:02 pm
DAMN!!!! 32 games in a row with some style!!!!
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:02 pm
UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!
BOOM-SHOT-LOCK-BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VaBravesFan
August 12th, 2011
8:02 pm
Uggla!!!
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
8:03 pm
DANNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
8:03 pm
32 GAMES!!! NEW RECORD!!
YAY, DAN!!
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
8:03 pm
DAN UGGLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
8:03 pm
I changed the channel.
What was I thinking?
Son of a bitch.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
8:03 pm
Bat-
I am a long time Niners fan. I will always believe that my team can win any game they play, and will always prepare myself for the inevitable 4th quarter collapse against the good teams (last year they lost to New Orleans, Atlanta, & Philly by a combined 8 points) and the inevitable blowout loss to the crappy teams (they lost to Carolina and Kansas City by a combined 24 points) where they look like a high school team against the ‘85 Bears… It’s part of being a fan.
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
8:04 pm
And the ATL Braves record belongs to Uggla — 32 games, and does it on a HR to straightaway center
Joel
August 12th, 2011
8:04 pm
Was watching Falcons, I guess Danny went yard?
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:04 pm
Belliard Hitting 5th?
Why?
Train Wreck Bystander
August 12th, 2011
8:04 pm
DAN FREAKING UGGLA
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:04 pm
Way to go DAN-O!
Yummy Fresh Doo Doo
August 12th, 2011
8:04 pm
It\’s embarrassing we couldn\’t sell out this game. Friday night, Braves are playing great, Cubs in town, Cox ceremony. Still got empty seats.
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
8:05 pm
Frank Wren stood in his private box and joined standing ovation for Uggla after that homer
Bravo_fan 52
August 12th, 2011
8:05 pm
Uggla gets a tater then Ryan hits Harry Douglas seconds later for a td wow
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
8:05 pm
Ernie Johnson Sr. was the best.
My favorite announcer. Pete and Skip were great but Ernie was the best.
He still is the best.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:05 pm
Joel
“Was watching Falcons, I guess Danny went yard?”
lol, Can’t u tell from the Blog reactions? specially mine?
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
8:05 pm
omahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:04 pm
Belliard Hitting 5th
Chipper is hitting 5th……or is he your belliard now?
katherine
August 12th, 2011
8:06 pm
the game is sold out yummy…people are still arriving chill out
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:06 pm
ROSSY!!!!!!
NICE!
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
8:06 pm
Old Man still got some life in those legs…
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
8:06 pm
Congrats Danny…..
smoltz29
August 12th, 2011
8:07 pm
Who would watch exhibition football when it’s mid August baseball going on? CLUELESS
Bobby Cox’s No. 6 Retired by Braves – ABC News | FreeNewsPost.com
August 12th, 2011
8:07 pm
[...] Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) [...]
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:07 pm
GTI in Chicago
“Seems SOTO was a bit of a flash in the pan. One of the greatest things about BMac has been his year in, year out staying power.”
Co-Sign! I used to work with A Bandwagon Cubs Fan who used to Say F B-Macc, Soto is Better a few years ago when the Cubs made the Playoffs…Now she rarely talks baseball to me now
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
8:07 pm
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
8:07 pm
That was rather impressive…don’t care if he was out (which he was)- that was a great move
noliee
August 12th, 2011
8:08 pm
sure he does, Chipper was fairly high on the most efficient baserunner list year
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:08 pm
Oooo, sound like a tough call there from the ump. Out of the baseline? Was he really? (I can’t see the game tonight in Chi-Town.)
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:08 pm
Bravefaninok
My bad…
But Belliard has no business hitting 6th, he only has productive at bats against the Marlins
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
8:09 pm
GTI in Chicago-
Yeah, he was. But it was still a good move on his part
DiamondbackMac
August 12th, 2011
8:09 pm
Constanza fets it done.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:09 pm
Good call on Constanza…. but PERFECT call and PERFECT execution. That guy, combined with Bourn, is just a great addition to the team right now.
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
8:10 pm
My bet if Bobby was manager he gets thrown out on that call at 1st against Constanza
DiamondbackMac
August 12th, 2011
8:10 pm
gets
Tomahawk Mafia
August 12th, 2011
8:10 pm
That was a fun inning because the Braves scored a run with some power and they manufactured a run with some speed. I continue to like what Constanza brings to the lineup even if Heyward is undoubtedly the better player. The fact remains that Constanza is actually doing something for the Braves.
noliee
August 12th, 2011
8:10 pm
Could be right NV
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
8:11 pm
LMAO@tomahawkin
yea but he has been hot lately……lol
Bravo_fan 52
August 12th, 2011
8:12 pm
B Grimes with thje pick and a Bravo deuce Uggla 32 passes the Beeg BoyEEEEEee
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:12 pm
PHEW!!!
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:12 pm
That was close. whew.
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
8:13 pm
lol Bobby in the booth says …UH OOOOO when Baker hit that long foul.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:14 pm
Tomahawkin:
Ha! That’s funny. As you might imagine, I am surrounded by band wagon Cubs fans on a daily basis, and I often tire of their Chicago-centric “expert” baseball evaluations. This year – finally, because the Cubs generally stink again – the chaff has been cleared a bit and the real Cub fans are more exposed again. It’s actually been almost pleasant to to go Wrigley again this year and talk baseball with the people around me.
ray k.
August 12th, 2011
8:14 pm
Isnt chipper something like 5 for his last 11?
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:14 pm
Big Z
Hurts Us Here!
Watch
Yummy Fresh Doo Doo
August 12th, 2011
8:15 pm
Cox doesnt seem too impressed with Minor.
katherine
August 12th, 2011
8:16 pm
its 17 – 0 falcons
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:16 pm
Other teams’ pitchers have been giving us so much trouble at the plate this year. If there’s any pitcher in the league to really be afraid of with a bat in his hands, it’s ZAMBRANO. Good to get his 1st AB out of the way with no regretable damage. It sounds like MINOR is off to a good start tonight.
Joel
August 12th, 2011
8:17 pm
nice to hear bobby say atta boy chip!
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:17 pm
JOHNSON is dangerous right here…
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:18 pm
Darn… tough one there. That is the prototypical “tip your cap” hit by Reed.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:19 pm
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:14 pm
Tomahawkin:
Ha! That’s funny. As you might imagine, I am surrounded by band wagon Cubs fans on a daily basis, and I often tire of their Chicago-centric “expert” baseball evaluations. This year – finally, because the Cubs generally stink again – the chaff has been cleared a bit and the real Cub fans are more exposed again. It’s actually been almost pleasant to to go Wrigley again this year and talk baseball with the people around me.
Thats Not The Cold Part! That Same Chick who was a Bandwagon Cubs Fan that said “F B-Macc, Soto is Better” is a Chick from NW Arkansas who I used to party with. Obviously she is a bandwagon fan. She Used to sing that Garbage “Go Cubs Go” Song in 2008 just to P’s Me Off
D.O.B. Will like this
She told me left and right that Mariah is Whiny Garbage….! Which is not the case! We’d Go Back and fourth about that all night!
noliee
August 12th, 2011
8:20 pm
Johnson is great hitter against lefties. would love to have gotten him if they hadn’t gotten Bourn
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:20 pm
Minor actually looks pretty good tonight. Nice control right now.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:20 pm
Good work by MINOR there, in spite of the cheapy, broken-bat RBI.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:20 pm
Time To Drain the Lizard and Warm up Brats, BRB
noliee
August 12th, 2011
8:21 pm
I hope Minor proves me wrong tonight
Tomahawk Mafia
August 12th, 2011
8:22 pm
I really dislike it when Braves pitchers fail to throw a shutdown inning. Thankfully the lead is still in the Braves favor, but I would love to see how many runs Braves pitchers have allowed in the inning immediately following a run scored.
noliee
August 12th, 2011
8:22 pm
more TMI from T’hawkin
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
8:23 pm
Nolie, Johnson is great hitter against lefties. would love to have gotten him if they hadn’t gotten Bourn
Agree on Johnson .. good player
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:25 pm
Tomahawkin:
The first line of that “Go Cubs Go” song is, “Go Cubs Go, Everybody whadaya say, the Cubs are gonna win today.” But they only play that song at Wrigley *after* the games the Cubs have already won. That’s what I call cautious optimism.
Ok, that’s the last disparaging word I’ll type and Wrigley and it’s fans. Promise.
Stranded At 3rd With No Outs
August 12th, 2011
8:26 pm
I will peruse the blog during commercial but can somone assure me Bouen didn’t get the cursed locker?
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:27 pm
I like Chip Caray
But I hate it when he calls Cubs games…He sounds like a Blow (Joe) Buck suck-up when he talks about the Garbage Cubs
Fab 5 Freddie! Nice!
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
8:28 pm
Time To Drain the Lizard and Warm up Brats, BRB
I just hope you never get those two procedures mixed up, T-Hawkin.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
8:28 pm
Man, 49er fans already all over Alex Smith because his O-Line got him blindsided twice already. Poor guy can’t win…
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:29 pm
OUCH!
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:29 pm
Go Fish!
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
8:29 pm
That didn’t hurt.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:30 pm
Did UGGLA get plunked on purpose?
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:31 pm
CHIPPER!!!
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
8:31 pm
CHIPPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you, Old Man!!!
Joel
August 12th, 2011
8:31 pm
Atta boy Chip!
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
8:31 pm
CHIPPAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:31 pm
HOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“THIS IS HOW WE DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:31 pm
Definitely not intentional on the that HBP.
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
8:31 pm
That was a BOMB………………………………………………..
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:31 pm
That BA with RISP just went up AGAIN.
VaBravesFan
August 12th, 2011
8:31 pm
Chipper!!
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
8:31 pm
That one’s for you, Mr. Cox!
Coach (2011 Fredi G. a go!)
August 12th, 2011
8:31 pm
Thank you Carlos Zambrano, Chipper’s payback for hitting Uggla.
Bravo_fan 52
August 12th, 2011
8:32 pm
Chipper J bomb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:32 pm
Thanks for the eyes, HEATH (You, too, CABRAVESFAN.)
Tomahawk Mafia
August 12th, 2011
8:32 pm
Another fun inning by the Braves. I love the 3-run Bomb from the Chip.
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
8:32 pm
That Chipper crushed homer to straight center was the 1,000th extra-base hit of his career
katherine
August 12th, 2011
8:32 pm
way to go chipper!!!
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:33 pm
cabravesfan
Alex Smith is Garbage! BSPN Overhyped him Wayyy to much out of Utah and SF fell for it. All that Money He stole from the 49ers set them back 5 years…And in a Garbage Division that hurts
Frumpy
August 12th, 2011
8:33 pm
Chipper in the 5 hole is fantastic. With Freeman and Uggla getting on base ALOT of recent, chipper does what he does, drives in runs.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:34 pm
Chipper lookin’ good in the 5-hole. Good spot for him batting behind the two hottest hitters. Pretty much guaranteed to hit with runners on and good chances to bat with RISP.
Love that it all happened with 2 outs.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:34 pm
The Thanks Bobby Crew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SCOTTYYYYYYYYYYYY
And Beverly Pino!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:34 pm
Minor is peppering that outside corner tonight.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
8:34 pm
Tomahawkin-
Two major shoulder operations didn’t help. Playing with one of them didn’t help. Playing for Mike Nolan didn’t help. He didn’t steal from the team. They paid him of their own free will. And he didn’t set them back. Their owners did.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:35 pm
I love Beating The Brakes off The Cubs!
Much like we did in the 90’s!
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:35 pm
Frumpy:
I totally agree about CHIPPER. I felt he should have been there almost all year long. He’s still a superb RBI man, and that 5-hole is an RBI slot. Perfect place for him to be at this point in his career.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
8:35 pm
CONGRATS, CHIPPER!!!
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
8:36 pm
Oh- a porous O-Line doesn’t help either
biff pocaroba
August 12th, 2011
8:37 pm
I was kinda hoping McCann would take Heyward with him to Gwinnett to get straightened out.
We need him to get better, and obviously Georgie is doing just fine. Heyward get better or get going
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
8:39 pm
Stay hot Uggla!
k23talley
August 12th, 2011
8:39 pm
what happen to Geovani Soto? I remember cubs fans thought he was the best catcher in the national league? That was funny
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:42 pm
Just Imagine If we had given Lowe a Zito or Sorryano type Contract?
Busch leaguer
August 12th, 2011
8:43 pm
What a big coincidence the same day the Braves induct Booby Cox in Braves HOF ,the Phillies induct John Kruk into the Phillies HOF.
Tomas
August 12th, 2011
8:43 pm
Boys are inspired by #6, specially Chipper. Adrenaline is a wonderful thing
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
8:44 pm
BMac up with bases loaded…
Coach (2011 Fredi G. a go!)
August 12th, 2011
8:45 pm
Yep, Soriano, Pujols and I’m sure about player number three.
Tomas
August 12th, 2011
8:45 pm
Joe, Chip, get somebody to the booth.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
8:46 pm
BMac base hit—game tied 1-1!!
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
8:47 pm
GEORGIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:47 pm
GEORGIE!!!
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:47 pm
GEORGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
YOU DROPPED THE BOMB ON ME BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
8:47 pm
Jose showing some power now……
Tomas
August 12th, 2011
8:47 pm
I thought this guy didn’t have power.
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
8:47 pm
CONSTANZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brava
August 12th, 2011
8:47 pm
Holy Cow! Georgie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Threadkiller
August 12th, 2011
8:47 pm
Another bloop hit for Georgie!
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
8:47 pm
Yay, George!!
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:47 pm
The ZAMBRANO fuse is burning for sure, now.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:47 pm
Damn!
We Are Clowning Big Z
OUCH!!!!
Tomas
August 12th, 2011
8:48 pm
Braves might trade Heyward at this pace
brian
August 12th, 2011
8:48 pm
Georgie!!!!!
noliee
August 12th, 2011
8:48 pm
lucked into another homer I see
Coach (2011 Fredi G. a go!)
August 12th, 2011
8:49 pm
Yep, Constanza had six HR’s in 3000 minor league plate appearances, and now he has two in less than three weeks in the big leagues.
noliee
August 12th, 2011
8:50 pm
must be using that deer antler spray
Tomahawk Mafia
August 12th, 2011
8:50 pm
An opposite field homerun for Constanza. Wow, this kid can play the game right now.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:50 pm
Opposite field power lol.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:50 pm
I can Taste a BIG Z Meltdown where he calls out his Teammates Again!
We Are Beating The Brakes off the Cubs Again! “90’s Style, The Finest Style!”
N Nine
August 12th, 2011
8:51 pm
So we finally get a true leadoff hitter and Georgie is taking over the headlines!! Unreal season.
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
8:52 pm
Got home half an hour into the game, just caught up watching the recording. Since I have not gone back on the blog, I look forward to reading the retractions from all of those calling for Chipper’s immediate retirement…
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:52 pm
Shot of McLouth in the dugout there when Georgie sat down beside him… McLouth HAS to know there is NO WAY he sees PT for the Braves again.
biff pocaroba
August 12th, 2011
8:52 pm
just curious if anybody wants to put heyward back in the game for Constanza
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
8:52 pm
Nolie . lucked into another homer I see
Yep he dont hit many & doubt he stays at .400 ,but he is hot now & you got to play him..He & Bourn adds the speed we were missing
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:53 pm
Way to stay with it, CHIPPER.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:53 pm
Nice
Hoss, knew who was running there
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:53 pm
Big Z Feels Like Busting Loose!
noliee
August 12th, 2011
8:53 pm
Constanza hitting 1.066. Who is that other guy with so much more power? Hey what?
N Nine
August 12th, 2011
8:54 pm
I thought this guy didn’t have power.
Time to finally throw out all his minor league scouting. This guy cann play!!!
laura
August 12th, 2011
8:54 pm
Phillies are losing….
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:54 pm
Okay, MIKE, gotta solve the JOHNSON puzzle.
Tomas
August 12th, 2011
8:55 pm
Heath, I think they’ll wait till September to activate him for expanded rosters, and unless there’s an injury or Pittsburg Nate magically appears he’ll be left off the playoff roster
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
8:55 pm
The Braves have 6 runs on 6 hits right now. Can we leave it like that to mark the occasion and all?
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:55 pm
Heath
Shot of McLouth in the dugout there when Georgie sat down beside him… McLouth HAS to know there is NO WAY he sees PT for the Braves again.
CoSign On That! Wren Needs to Just “Ol Yeller” Nasty Nate and put him on Waivers, The Giants need him
The one you love to hate
August 12th, 2011
8:55 pm
Jason Heypipp has to be loving Constanza’s emergence. If Constanza plays well for the rest of the year…..the Braves will have an interesting decision to make before Opening Day 2012 concerning what to do with Heypipp.
Coach (2011 Fredi G. a go!)
August 12th, 2011
8:55 pm
Trivia question answer:
Three active players with ten straight seasons of 20 or more HR’s including 2011 is…..
Albert Pujols.
Alphonso Soriano.
David Ortiz.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:56 pm
So far, Minor is looking pretty good. How great would it be to have a quality lefty in the rotation again? Great work by the young man so far. Looking confident and peppering the strike zone.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:57 pm
McLouth brings up a question for me… If he is left off the post-season roster, does he get a ring if the Braves win the WS?
Steve from OH
August 12th, 2011
8:57 pm
Frank Wren stood in his private box and joined standing ovation for Uggla after that homer
Makes me think of Roger Dorn: “I bought him!”
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:58 pm
DOB -
Guess on attendance tonight?
Nick n Richmond
August 12th, 2011
8:58 pm
Nats up 3-1 now on Phils
Trey
August 12th, 2011
8:58 pm
And I thought the Braves didn’t have any “fan support”. That’s the impression I got from Phillies fans who troll the blog.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
8:59 pm
FREDIEEEEE!
Tomas
August 12th, 2011
8:59 pm
Killing Zambrano
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
8:59 pm
FREEEEEEEEEEEEMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
8:59 pm
FAB 5 FREDDIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
WEEEEEHAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Coach (2011 Fredi G. a go!)
August 12th, 2011
8:59 pm
Long ball heaven tonight
Heath
August 12th, 2011
8:59 pm
Freeman goes yard too!!!!
Damn baby. Maybe this team is just now hitting its stride.
Trey
August 12th, 2011
8:59 pm
FREEMAN
Brava
August 12th, 2011
8:59 pm
Freddie Bomb!!!!
The one you love to hate
August 12th, 2011
8:59 pm
When McCann comes back next week….this could be one scary (in a good way) line-up….especially if Uggla is truly back to his old self….and Chipper stays healthy. This line-up could actually give Philly trouble in the postseason.
N Nine
August 12th, 2011
8:59 pm
DOB you jinxed Freeman’s HR drought. SHAME ON YOU.
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
8:59 pm
Sorry, SB…
John in Wichita
August 12th, 2011
8:59 pm
2013 HoF for Bobby? Isn’t that the year of Doggie’s first ballot, too? Cooperstown, here I come.
VaBravesFan
August 12th, 2011
8:59 pm
Freddie!!!
k23talley
August 12th, 2011
9:00 pm
Jason Heypipp has to be loving Constanza’s emergence. If Constanza plays well for the rest of the year…..the Braves will have an interesting decision to make before Opening Day 2012 concerning what to do with Heypipp.
Also if the Braves don’t resign Bourn after 2012, they could use Constanza in cf
Nick n Richmond
August 12th, 2011
9:00 pm
Braves taking some extended batting practice off Zambrano tonight
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
9:00 pm
Freddie……………your 3 hole ROY canidate….\
Big Z may recreate the burning of Atlanta later tonight.
Tomas
August 12th, 2011
9:00 pm
another one!!!!
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
9:00 pm
UGGSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:00 pm
UGGLAAA!!!
oh, MY!
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:00 pm
UGGLA
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
9:00 pm
HIS NAME IS DAN UGGLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:00 pm
Homer number 2 for Uggla!!!!
Oh
My
Goodness.
Momma there’s that man again.
Joel
August 12th, 2011
9:00 pm
Zambrano is awesome!
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:00 pm
UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
C-YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
The one you love to hate
August 12th, 2011
9:00 pm
Greg Norton could probably jack one tonight off Zambrano!
Brava
August 12th, 2011
9:00 pm
Un freaking believable!!!
laura
August 12th, 2011
9:00 pm
OMG!!! What a ballgame!!!
bravesgirlnc
August 12th, 2011
9:01 pm
This game just got Silly fun!!
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
9:01 pm
Bobby still has it…
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:01 pm
That is now a career high, 5 HRs allowed in a game for ZAMBRANO.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
9:01 pm
YEAH!!! They’re really T’ING OFF Zambrano tonight!!
Coach (2011 Fredi G. a go!)
August 12th, 2011
9:01 pm
BALLGAME OVAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!
See Ya……..Uggla is smoking hot. Yeeeeeee HAAAAAA!
noliee
August 12th, 2011
9:01 pm
pretty good considering our set the table guys are 0 fer
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
9:01 pm
You’ve got to wonder – how much more magic can this guy Constanza have in that little bottle the genie gave him.
And Uggla again?!!!! Man on fire….
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
9:01 pm
Hitting streaks are overrated…
N Nine
August 12th, 2011
9:01 pm
Lost count on how many HR we got!?!
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:01 pm
I Could Jack One off Of Big-Z
Bravesgirl4life is at the Game
I bet she is off the Chain!!!
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
9:01 pm
Damn lets go..back to back to back.
Steve from OH
August 12th, 2011
9:01 pm
Ha. Saw the replay of Constanza’s HR. Even he couldn’t believe it.
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
9:01 pm
Uggla on a roll …
ray k.
August 12th, 2011
9:02 pm
Mcfann,
With all the ceremony and record chasing surrounding the game, are you really focusing on the Gwinnett game?
Your unswerving devotion to Mac never ceases to amaze me.
Stranded At 3rd With No Outs
August 12th, 2011
9:02 pm
Can we honor Mr. Cox everynight for the rest of the season?
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
9:02 pm
Trey – he would most certainly get a ring…
Train Wreck Bystander
August 12th, 2011
9:02 pm
DAN FREAKING UGGLA REDUX
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
9:02 pm
Bye bye…
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:02 pm
EJECTION!
Joel
August 12th, 2011
9:02 pm
Dirty!
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:02 pm
Big-Z
Just Got BOZO’D!!!!
We Better Retialiate!!!!
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:03 pm
The fuse just ran out. The ZAMBRANO bomb has officially gone off.
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
9:03 pm
Zambrano
noliee
August 12th, 2011
9:03 pm
has the top of Z’s head blown off with steam yet?
Coach (2011 Fredi G. a go!)
August 12th, 2011
9:03 pm
Zambrano is gutless. Pure trash.
kwajbraves
August 12th, 2011
9:03 pm
Minor better put one on somebody earhole next batter.
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
9:03 pm
Sorry, SB…
Yeah well. Dream didnt last.
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:03 pm
VJ, which of my comments are you responding to
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
9:03 pm
Zambrano just lost it …
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:03 pm
CARLOS has been, is now, and will always be a first class jerk.
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
9:04 pm
Joe not mincing words…
Nick n Richmond
August 12th, 2011
9:04 pm
Zambrano = Braves Bitch, and he knows it
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:04 pm
We Better Retialiate
We Ain’t Goin Out Like That!!!
SKE, FAB 5 Freddie, and J-Hey aren’t Gonna Put up with That Shyt!
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
9:04 pm
Trey – McLouth ring…
TnBrian
August 12th, 2011
9:04 pm
Guess all the Uggla bashing is done. Man has he done a 180! WOW!
Tomahawk Mafia
August 12th, 2011
9:04 pm
This reminds me of the bad blood the Cubs and Braves had in 2008 when Soriano, Hudson, and Rich Hill were all involved in a series of hit by pitches.
Steve from OH
August 12th, 2011
9:04 pm
Zambrano is gutless. Pure trash.
Coach, I agree. The guy is bush league.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:04 pm
VJ -
So what goes with Joe’s Chicken Salad?
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
9:05 pm
Wow. Unbelievable.
Opp-field homers by 160-pound Constanza, two homers by Uggla, five homers off Zambrano, and then he throws at Chipper twice and gets tossed.
Joel
August 12th, 2011
9:05 pm
What would Mad Dog do?
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
9:05 pm
Why should we retaliate? Zambrano did that on his own. We want to keep Minor in this game. We are retaliating the best way possible- keep piling on the runs…
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:05 pm
VJ, a ring for Uggla?
Joel, Mad Dog would bean him.
kwajbraves
August 12th, 2011
9:06 pm
Is this game in Turner Field? Because the way that ball is jumping tonight I thought we were at Coors Field.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:06 pm
We Better Retialiate!
Otherwise we will show the Phillies that we are Weak! And They will exploit that!
We Ain’t Going Out Like That!!!
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:06 pm
Actually… I don’t think there is any reason to retaliate… we could, instead, chant “scooooooreboard… scooooooreboard” instead
Steve from OH
August 12th, 2011
9:06 pm
And to throw (I take it? Not watching) at Chipper of all people? Even more bush league…
Coach (2011 Fredi G. a go!)
August 12th, 2011
9:06 pm
The Cubbies are being embarrassed tonight because of one individual who thinks he can get away with infantile behavior.
Zanbrano should be suspended by the Cubbies for a month just out of respect for the game of baseball.
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
9:06 pm
That was beyond weak.
That was the most blatant crybaby act I’ve ever seen.
That is Little League.
What a p***y.
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:07 pm
I love how quickly the Braves were out of the dug out to jump on fat boy Zambrano before Timmons put a stop to it.
The one you love to hate
August 12th, 2011
9:07 pm
I just heard Harry Doyle say, “Bout time it’s 8-1″ after that pitch almost hit Chipper.
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
9:07 pm
typical Zambrano a big air head ..
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:07 pm
cabravesfan
“Why should we retaliate? Zambrano did that on his own. We want to keep Minor in this game. We are retaliating the best way possible- keep piling on the runs…”
You retialiate when opposing players do Bush League Shyt…Nuff Said
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:07 pm
Wow. Just saw a replay clip of the CONSTANZA homer – not just a HR, but an opposite field shot do the line. Very, very nice.
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:08 pm
Tomahawkin, we don’t need to retaliate. The Braves aren’t looking like punks to the Philthies.
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
9:08 pm
Zambrano’s last 2 starts at Turner Field: 5-2/3 innings, 14 hits, 16 earned runs, 7 home runs
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
9:08 pm
ray k With all the ceremony and record chasing surrounding the game, are you really focusing on the Gwinnett game?
Yes. Well, I mean, I check to see if BMac’s up, and if he’s not, I go back to the Big game…
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
9:09 pm
This reminds me of the bad blood the Cubs and Braves had in 2008 when Soriano, Hudson, and Rich Hill were all involved in a series of hit by pitches.
I think some of that had to do with the other wuss Ted Lilly – he carried a grudge from earlier and that overshadowed that series. Plus Soriano hangs over the plate and asks to be hit.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:09 pm
If the Braves charged the mound… would the rest of the Cubs team have even bothered to go out there? Maybe they would out of mecessity, but they might not bust hump to get out there or try real hard to protect him lol.
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
9:09 pm
Enter your comments here
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
9:09 pm
I actually feel sorry for him.
Of course he has millions of dollars in the bank and I don’t but he’s got problems to do that.
He needs to call it quits and go home.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
9:09 pm
Tomahawkin-
No you don’t. The only thing that would do was lose us a pitcher that is pitching very well and could lead to a suspension. Just because he did something stupid doesn’t mean we have to be equally dumb
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:10 pm
Nasty Inning! Nice, I want a inning like that against the Phillies, Their Forum will explode
Now I wanna See Some Cubs Hitter Get Drilled in the Ribs!
rally
August 12th, 2011
9:10 pm
No retaliation called for. That was all on Zambrano. He tried to hit Chipper just after his coach went out to talk with him. I think he was trying to show up the coach. Zambrano is the Cubs problem not ours.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:10 pm
ZAMBRANO couldn’t miss any bats, and then he couldn’t hit CHIPPER even though he got two shots at it. Incompetence all the way around. And thank you very much. Hope you enjoyed the spanking, CARLOS.
katherine
August 12th, 2011
9:11 pm
i agree..I hope we dont retaliate…..he doesnt represent the whole cubs team
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:11 pm
Mitchell, I have no pity for Zambrano. He needs to grow up and just try to pitch better. It’s no reason to throw at someone and potentially hurt him.
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
9:11 pm
I love how quickly the Braves were out of the dug out to jump on fat boy Zambrano before Timmons put a stop to it.
I’m glad he did that. Cant afford injuries and/or suspensions. We’ll just sweep the series and send them on their way.
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
9:11 pm
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:04 pm
We Better Retialiate
We Ain’t Goin Out Like That!!!
SKE, FAB 5 Freddie, and J-Hey aren’t Gonna Put up with That Shyt!
I liked that shot on TV…..looked like J-Hey was lookin to take some pentup aggression on somebody.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
9:11 pm
That Tim McCaver Joe Buck commercial is. So. FUNNY!!
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
9:11 pm
Agree Cab we winning no need to drill anyone
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:12 pm
Trey
“Tomahawkin, we don’t need to retaliate. The Braves aren’t looking like punks to the Philthies.”
Come On Man, The Phillies, especially Brett Myers used to throw at us all the Time and we did nothing, They Own us…
M&M, Drill Someone NOW!!!!
Tomahawk Mafia
August 12th, 2011
9:12 pm
Snotboogie
Yeah, I forgot it was Lily. It seems like Rich Hill had a hand in things, but I would have to go back and look.
driver8
August 12th, 2011
9:12 pm
Let Zambrano and his antics speak for themselves… after we just sat through a montage of classy organization talk etc… we are not going to do anything except win the game and keep this game what it is going to be a win and a great night to honor Bobby Cox. Let the fool named Big Z be the only CUB highlight. No retaliation needed. Sometimes its best to let the embarassment be left in the other dugout.
Efrim
August 12th, 2011
9:13 pm
Zambrano is a joke. He hasn’t grown up even a little. What a shame.
noliee
August 12th, 2011
9:13 pm
why would they retaliate? It wasn’t called by the Cubs most likely. I hope they don’t.
ol’ T’hawkin all het up after them brats huh
Couch Tater
August 12th, 2011
9:13 pm
Telling that Zambrano never argued about getting tossed. After the last Uggla HR, I made the comment that he kept looking to his dugout for help, but nobody was up in the bullpen. So…
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
9:14 pm
Telling that Zambrano never argued about getting tossed
I thought the same thing. Also telling- When the Braves all came out of the dugout to protect Chipper, not a single Cub moved to defend Zambrano. Not one.
Bob Horner had a sweet compact swing
August 12th, 2011
9:14 pm
Minor needs to “pluck” a Cub…it’s in the Baseball Bible
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:14 pm
And Tom Glavine (One of the nicest players around) Would’ve drilled someone now! Especially when Biz Z throws at a legend like Chipper, That was Bush League they better not go out like some Suckas
Big Red Would’ve Drilled the next hitter as well
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:14 pm
Because it’s Zambrano… I don’t think the Braves will retaliate. He is not a representation of the entire team.
Coach (2011 Fredi G. a go!)
August 12th, 2011
9:15 pm
But for real….
Zambrano just showed that he has no respect for the game, none for his teammates and certainly no honor whatsoever. The Cubbies would be doing themselves a favor by suspending his @ss for a while. He’s a cancer and the Cubs won’t win much less succeed as an organization with his disease infecting their club.
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:15 pm
SB, oh I am glad that Timmons stopped it, but it’s great to see how quickly teams will come out to protect their players.
Tomahawkin, and Myers beat his wife, not really a great example. However, there is really no reason for retaliation, since that will cause long term problems for the Braves.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:16 pm
Big Red Retialated in A Spring Training start a few years ago in the second inning against the Astros…I wish he were on the mound tonight…
Big Red is another Pitcher u don’t wanna F with in a Bean Brawl
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
9:16 pm
Just keep pitching Mike..Mike is not the guy you want retaliating ,if it is needed let a Vet handle it.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:16 pm
4-1 Bot 4 Was-Phi
Barely paying attention the Philly scores right now.
2-1 Bot 7 Fla-SF
Much more important score right now
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
9:17 pm
Trey – I’m and idiot – Heath asked the question…
Fred
August 12th, 2011
9:17 pm
Tomahawkin, you’re absolutely right about Glavine. Remember when he threw at Dale Murphy after Murphy was traded to the Phillies?
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
9:17 pm
I guess it goes without saying it’s a good thing Mike Minor didn’t get traded.
Especially for over the hill, overrated Beltran.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:18 pm
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
9:16 pm
Just keep pitching Mike..Mike is not the guy you want retaliating ,if it is needed let a Vet handle it.
Co-sign. Minor needs to keep working on his craft… He’s still trying to make it in the bigs.
Braveone
August 12th, 2011
9:18 pm
From the previous blog which had 2,416 comments, Shaun led the way with 89 posts. There were 262 different poster names. Here are the Top 25:
Rank Poster Frequency
1 Shaun 89
2 Efrim 80
3 Lew 79
4 PhillyGuy 45
5 nolieee 45
6 David O’Brien 43
7 McFann O O It won’t be long, now!!! 43
8 Tomas 41
9 Mixxo 39
10 Snotboogie 38
11 George 37
12 Trey 37
13 AtlYnkHtr 36
14 Bobbys’ Chauffeur 36
15 Brava 36
16 DAP 36
17 Venice Jim 35
18 menlobrave 33
19 Wookie Ninja 32
20 Ward 31
21 DS1 29
22 TennesseePaul 29
23 noliee 28
24 Chop Chop 27
25 CraZy 27
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
9:18 pm
Tomahawkin’ – who do you suggest replace Minor in the rotation after he gets suspended?
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:19 pm
Tomahawkin, I’m sure Hanson would have drilled someone, but it wouldn’t have been on purpose. Glavine wouldn’t have drilled anyone, because he wouldn’t punish a player for the antics of some fat, overgrown child throwing a hissy fit, because he can’t pitch.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:19 pm
Sorryano Showing off as if he homered???
He needs to get drilled!
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
9:19 pm
Spoke too soon perhaps.
Come on Martin.
Don’t be hurt.
smoltz29
August 12th, 2011
9:20 pm
Zambrano- Million dollar arm…..10 cent head!
brian
August 12th, 2011
9:20 pm
Minor just gets unlucky. Prado should have caught that ball without the drama
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
9:20 pm
We play the Cubs, after tonight, 5 more times in the next 2 weeks. Last thing we need in the middle of a playoff battle is to turn 6 winnable games into a bean ball series.
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:20 pm
VJ, no biggie. I thought I may have said something, but not remembered what.
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
9:20 pm
Hope he is just winded a bit.
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
9:20 pm
Rank Poster Frequency
1 Shaun 89
I blame everyone else for this…
sometimesiwonder
August 12th, 2011
9:20 pm
E7
brian
August 12th, 2011
9:20 pm
should be an error when the ball falls in the glove. Yes he hit the wall but he misjudged that ball
Rob from SC (Heyward fan, but play Constanza)
August 12th, 2011
9:20 pm
Bad play by Prado
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:20 pm
Trey
Sorryano Just Posed as if he homered???
That team is Classless
We Need To Send A Message NOW!!!
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
9:20 pm
Definitely, next time he comes up he needs to get nailed.
That’s not the first time he’s done that either, in Turner Field.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
9:21 pm
BMac up with bases loaded/2 outs…
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
9:21 pm
We Need To Send A Message NOW!!!
I’m pretty sure 8 runs and 5 homers in 6 innings sends a pretty clear message
noliee
August 12th, 2011
9:21 pm
oh grow up T’
rally
August 12th, 2011
9:21 pm
They showed on ESPN today this is the anniversary of that famous Braves-Padres fight game from 1984? We don’t need anymore of that. Hope Prado is o.k.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:21 pm
What Sorryano Did was Classless as well
Come On M&M
rugburn
August 12th, 2011
9:22 pm
the cubs would have like to seen z get whipped. they have no use for him either.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:22 pm
If Prado is just a littlest bit hurt right now… Bring in Heyward to play RF and move Constanza to LF. We don’t need any other injuries right now.
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:22 pm
Tomahawkin, we do not need to send messages to players that are classless, other than beating them. We can’t go around hurting players.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
9:22 pm
Pitching change…
GT Alum
August 12th, 2011
9:22 pm
The Cubs are being punished in that they have to pay that nutjob $18M again next year. Wonder where he’ll be in 2013.
brian
August 12th, 2011
9:23 pm
another great effort by the young lefty. Keep it up Mike Minor
Coach (2011 Fredi G. a go!)
August 12th, 2011
9:23 pm
Yep, Prado ran a bad route to the ball, and should have made the catch. It happens sometimes.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:23 pm
Woulda been nice if MINOR could have gone a full 6. Oh, well. Still, not a bad outing by the kid.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:23 pm
Venice Jim
“Tomahawkin’ – who do you suggest replace Minor in the rotation after he gets suspended?”
4-6 Games equals one start, try again? We Both know we have the pitching prospects “On Deck”
flange1
August 12th, 2011
9:23 pm
My thoughts are with Big Ernie, one of the classiest guys I ever met.
I saw him at least 6 different times spend 2 hours teaching 9 year olds how to grip all the different pitches. He would answer any question they threw at him.
Good announcer, fine man!
noliee
August 12th, 2011
9:23 pm
still not convinced that Minor is all that good
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:24 pm
Tomahawkin, the Braves are being the bigger and better team, by being classy with them.
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
9:24 pm
The best thing about Minor’s outing today – only 1 walk.
He seems a little different this time up.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
9:24 pm
HEY!! THEY’RE PINCH-HITTING FOR BMAC!! WHAT GIVES???
ray k.
August 12th, 2011
9:24 pm
Zambrano is a piece of garbage. Always has been. Throws at Chipper? At CHIPPER?
Hey, Carlos, you just got owned by the Braves once again, you a hole.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:25 pm
Nolasco has been mowin’ down the Giants tonight. It doesn’t take much these days, but still… Go Fish.
k23talley
August 12th, 2011
9:25 pm
Tomahawkin the Cubs have nothing to lose, the Braves do, we cant stoop to their level, antics like this is why they are where they are in the standings. We will continue to be a classy organization and contending.
fastasballs
August 12th, 2011
9:25 pm
i’ll 2nd that noliee. i really think a lot of teams value him highly so maybe Frank can fleece someone this offseason.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
9:25 pm
We Both know we have the pitching prospects “On Deck
T-Hawkin-
The only problem with that is that, I believe, you cannot replace someone that has been suspended on the 25 man roster- so we would have to send a reliever down and call up a young, inexperienced rookie to make at least one start with a shorthanded pen.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
9:26 pm
And the guy grounds out…BMac would have Doubled…
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
9:26 pm
If you would eat their contracts you could probably get both Zambrano & Sorryano for a box of stale Krispy Kreme dooughtnuts ,and know you overpaid …
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
9:26 pm
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:22 pm
If Prado is just a littlest bit hurt right now… Bring in Heyward to play RF and move Constanza to LF. We don’t need any other injuries right now.
Or just let Hinske get a few ABs in LF.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:26 pm
McFANN, they gotta work him back in a little slowly. He hasn’t played in 2 weeks. Baby steps. Baby steps.
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
9:27 pm
C-Mart!!!!!!!!!!!
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:27 pm
Bot 8, FLA over SF 2-1. Nolasco 8 IP so far.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:27 pm
Fred
August 12th, 2011
9:17 pm
‘Tomahawkin, you’re absolutely right about Glavine. Remember when he threw at Dale Murphy after Murphy was traded to the Phillies?”
Exactly! We are in a Pennant race and Some of the Hardcore Kool Aid Drinkers in here still don’t get that! Obviously many of these cats don’t watch football. What Big Z did was Bush league and uncalled for
Glavine in that game had to retialiate to get the respect from his teammates that year and drilled Dale Murphy because Nixon was drilled in the same game
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
9:27 pm
GTI in Chicago-
She’s having serious McCann withdrawal.
She’ll be better soon…
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
9:27 pm
Sorryano Showing off as if he homered???
He needs to get drilled!
We Need To Send A Message NOW!!! — Tomahawkin
Is T-Hawkin watching the game, or an old episode of “Combat”?
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
9:28 pm
So BMac ends his night at Gwinnett 1-3 with an RBI (was pinch-batted for in the 6th).
That’s cool.
biff pocaroba
August 12th, 2011
9:28 pm
I really enjoyed Don Sutton
But Joe is good on color commentary
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:28 pm
And – yes, it still matters – the NATS are up on the PHILLS 4-1 in the 7th.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
9:29 pm
Tomahawkin-
We get it. But a) this is not football and b) it would still be stupid to turn this series into bean ball
driver8
August 12th, 2011
9:29 pm
Let Zambrano and his antics speak for themselves… after we just sat through a montage of classy organization talk etc… we are not going to do anything except win the game and keep this game what it is going to be a win and a great night to honor Bobby Cox. Let the fool named Big Z be the only CUB highlight. No retaliation needed. Sometimes its best to let the embarassment be left in the other dugout.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:30 pm
cabravesfan:
I do understand her anxiety.
But hey, he’s batting .333 so far in his rehab stint!
fastasballs
August 12th, 2011
9:31 pm
T, Glavine didn’t exactly drill Murphy as you state. He threw at him with a curve ball. I don’t recall if Glavine even hit him or not, but he threw a curve at him & was tossed.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:31 pm
Can you imagine our lineup potential when McCann comes back? Bourn is over .300 as a Brave, Constanza is over .400 as big leaguer, and we all know how well, Freeman, Chipper, and Popeye are playing… I’m excited.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
9:31 pm
GTI—
Yeah, cabravesfan’s right…it’s…it’s bad…very bad…
I’ve been singing this verse from the song “Vacation” all week:
I see I was wrong
And I’m not so strong
I should’ve known all along
That time would tell
A week without you
Thought I’d forget?
Two weeks without you and I
Still haven’t gotten over you yet!!
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:31 pm
Tomahawkin, I don’t think I am drinking any Kool-Aid, in fact, I don’t even like kool-aid all too much, but I don’t see any reason to retaliate tonight. What message are we really sending to the Cubs by hitting one of their player’s who had nothing to do with Zambrano? In fact, I really don’t think many of the Cubbies like Carlos.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:32 pm
Tom O’Hawke
“Sorryano Showing off as if he homered???
He needs to get drilled!
We Need To Send A Message NOW!!! — Tomahawkin
Is T-Hawkin watching the game, or an old episode of “Combat”?”
That made Me Laugh! I’m In Football Mode right now
But The 91 Braves Would’ve retialiated by Now if Big Z had thrown at Pendleton like he threw at Chipper
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
9:32 pm
Tomahawkin-
It ain’t happening. Take a breath and move on…
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:33 pm
@Trey
I wasn;t talking about you bro…But with that said, I can’t believe you are going to take it???
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:33 pm
driver8, I coulda sworn your 9:29 post was posted on the last page, too.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:33 pm
Connie!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice!
Efrim
August 12th, 2011
9:33 pm
still not convinced that Minor is all that good
Solid #4. Maybe more at some point. Still wish Wheeler fell to em that year. Now we will be facing him while he’s in a Met uni.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:33 pm
Constanza is FAAAAAAST… 1st to 3rd EASILY on that bloop over 2nd.
GT Alum
August 12th, 2011
9:34 pm
Living well is the best revenge…and the Braves are living well tonight.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:34 pm
McFANN:
HAhahahha!
I don’t laugh at your pain, but *with* it. I’m pulling for both him AND for you.
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
9:34 pm
Way to go offense
rally
August 12th, 2011
9:34 pm
Looks like we may get another look at Vizcaino next inning.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
9:34 pm
Jose Constanza has more home runs this year than Michael Bourn.
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:34 pm
T’, no, I just don’t see any reason to hit one of their guy’s tonight. We just can’t afford to lose anyone.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:34 pm
Nice sac fly from Bourn… we don’t get many of those.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:34 pm
Nice!!!!
Pour It On!
Now I want to see Someone Get Drilled!!!
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
9:35 pm
Tomhawkin if ya going to drill somebody you drill Zambrano down the road …
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
9:35 pm
Now I want to see Someone Get Drilled!!!
The Falcons are still playing…
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:35 pm
“3rd time the Braves have scored 10 or more runs this month”
I think our offense is in great shape as it is currently constructed.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
9:36 pm
GTI I don’t laugh at your pain, but *with* it.
But…I’m not laughing…
I’m pulling for both him AND for you.
Ha, thanks!
I’ll make it…unless he has to come back Monday—then I may die…
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:36 pm
@Trey
I’m just one of those Juan Marichial Types…Support Your Teammates (Boyz)
Like The Man Says “By Any Means Necessary!”
We Ain’t Goin Out Like That!
rally
August 12th, 2011
9:37 pm
Hopefully A-Rod just relaxes and pitches the way he can.
MiaBchBravesFan
August 12th, 2011
9:37 pm
I said it two weeks ago! He may be a serviceable major leaguer for the rest of his career, or he may fade into oblivion next season and beyond. That said, Costanza is going to be one of the biggest reasons the Braves may go into the playoffs with a full head of steam. He and Bourn will hopefully be the start of something very good for the Braves that is huge in playoff baseball: the ability to hit to the opposite field, get on base, steal bases, and manufacture runs. These are the kind of players I hope to see replacing the likes of Gonzalez and Chipper – guys that use speed and the opposite field to create run scoring opportunities.
Bourn and Costanza are excellent situational hitters; hopefully, they will start to infect the likes of Gonzalez and others whose at-bats look like they have little baseball IQ. These two guys get “it”. Bourn and Costanza will do for the Braves what Ross did for the Giants last season.
driver8
August 12th, 2011
9:37 pm
Trey – it was i was my bad.
brian
August 12th, 2011
9:37 pm
I would love to see Vizcaino get another shot tonight. Get a full inning and good performance under his belt
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
9:38 pm
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:32 pm
Tom O’Hawke
“Sorryano Showing off as if he homered???
He needs to get drilled!
We Need To Send A Message NOW!!! — Tomahawkin
Is T-Hawkin watching the game, or an old episode of “Combat”?”
That made Me Laugh! I’m In Football Mode right now
But The 91 Braves Would’ve retialiated by Now if Big Z had thrown at Pendleton like he threw at Chipper
Why not wait until Big Z pitches against them@ Wrigley and bean his big dumb a s s!
brian
August 12th, 2011
9:38 pm
thank you – go Vizcaino
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:38 pm
Popeye currently sitting at .227 after his 2 HRs (26 for the year now). Nice.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:38 pm
All right, second time out of the gate for VIZCAINO. Let’s see how he does now that the 1st time jitters are (hopefully) past.
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:39 pm
It’s cool, driver8. It just looked familiar. I
katherine
August 12th, 2011
9:39 pm
lets all keep our fingers crossed for vizcaino
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:39 pm
It’s cool, driver8. It just looked familiar.
Brava
August 12th, 2011
9:39 pm
Let’s go Viz!!!
noliee
August 12th, 2011
9:39 pm
I bet Frank is a happy fella. He has been adding speed through the draft and has to be basking in Bourn/Constanza production without having to wait till the draftees arrive
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
9:39 pm
Don’t worry, T-Hawkin. I’m sure the Braves will file that away in their memory banks.
Tonight’s just not the night for it.
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
9:39 pm
Exactly! We are in a Pennant race and Some of the Hardcore Kool Aid Drinkers in here still don’t get that! Obviously many of these cats don’t watch football. What Big Z did was Bush league and uncalled for
What kind of idiotic comment is this? Your ridiculous Kool-Aid comments are beyond stupid. Kool-Aid drinkers referred to morons who trusted a madman. Those of us who think this Braves team have a good chance at success are not the idiots who thought that Jim Jones was some sort of God-like figure. We recognize that this a flawed team, but we choose not to acting like immature little children. As has been pointed out this is not football – and it should not be. There are consequences to stupid actions (at least in the real world – not al;ways on a blog).
Brava
August 12th, 2011
9:40 pm
Nice, Alex!
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:41 pm
NV 049
“Tomhawkin if ya going to drill somebody you drill Zambrano down the road ”
I will Pick my Poison! I want to see Sorryano get Drilled! He’s Classless too. He used to Show Huddy Up all the Time!
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
9:41 pm
Once McCann gets back, the lineup should be….
1. Bourn CF
2. Prado LF
3. Freeman 1B
4. Uggla 2B
5. McCann C
6. Chipper 3B
7. Gonzalez SS
8. Constanza/Heyward RF
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:41 pm
By the way, Uggla is now tied for 3rd in the NL in HRs. Ladies and Gentleman… our RH clean-up hitter.
Blog Monitor
August 12th, 2011
9:43 pm
Thawk, why the heck should they drill someone for what “Z” did, he did that on his own, not a team thing..
not something you would retaliate for..
rugburn
August 12th, 2011
9:43 pm
from what i remembered, glavine lobbed 4 inside pitches towards murphy and walked him. the catcher even told murphy they were going to do it. murphy was absolutely in no danger, he backed off the plate during the windup
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
9:43 pm
I was a big Juan Marichal fan, but, unlike some people, I actually saw him pitch…
In fact, I was at Shea the day he hit Roseboro with the bat – they posted an update on the message board…
Trey
August 12th, 2011
9:43 pm
Tomahawkin, I personally don’t mind if a player dances or does something good in sports, such as a homerun in baseball or a touch down in football. The Falcons and Jamal Anderson used to do the Dirty Bird after a touch down. Players would skip after hitting home runs.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:44 pm
ZAMBRANO is only the 3rd Cubs pitcher since 1955 to give up 5 HR in a game.
katherine
August 12th, 2011
9:44 pm
oh no john parker wilson was hurt and taken to the locker room…20 to 14 falcons
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:45 pm
If I were the manager, which I know I’m not, I would post this lineup once McCann comes back:
1. Bourn CF
2. Prado LF
3. McCann C
4. Uggla 2B
5. Freeman 1B
6. Chipper 3B
7. Gonzalez SS
8. Constanza/Heyward RF
Brava
August 12th, 2011
9:45 pm
WTG, Viz!
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:45 pm
Even with the base hit, a nice, clean inning by VIZCAINO. Maybe he’ll come out again to pitch the 8th? Or do you send him to the clubhouse with the one good inning to build on?
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
9:46 pm
noliee
I bet Frank is a happy fella. He has been adding speed through the draft and has to be basking in Bourn/Constanza production without having to wait till the draftees arrive
yes he has been trying to add speed good point..
Bobby's chauffeur
August 12th, 2011
9:46 pm
VJ I concur
noliee
August 12th, 2011
9:46 pm
I missed that inning. how did Vizcaino look?
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
9:46 pm
Heath
I wouldn’t mess with what’s working right now. Leave Freeman in the 3 spot and Uggla in cleanup and alter the lineup below.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
9:47 pm
BFChris—
I like your lineup!!
Sorry, Heath…
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:47 pm
Gorgeous shot of the moon right there.
driver8
August 12th, 2011
9:47 pm
BFChris26 – Either way you put that lineup together … that is a strong and scary lineup that can go head to head with anyone. No more injuries to the lineup this year please. Last year we limped into the NLDS … lets go in full throtle this year and see what happens. I’m liking this alot folks!!!
manolo
August 12th, 2011
9:49 pm
DOB, wasn’t Zambrano the guy that some years back, on the last series of the year,in Wrigley with the Braves going to the playoffs, he hit Chipper in his hand and broke it, which caused him to miss the playoffs and our loss???
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:49 pm
3 for 3! Go, UGGS!
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:49 pm
Sad news about Ernie.
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
9:49 pm
The Braves need another HR to make it 6.
rugburn
August 12th, 2011
9:49 pm
rip ernie johnson.
driver8
August 12th, 2011
9:50 pm
Sad story on Ernie Johnson …loved him as our broadcaster for many years. Sorry to hear that.
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
9:51 pm
R.I.P – Ernie Johnson
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:51 pm
Heath:
Was there more news about ERNIE?
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
9:51 pm
Ernie Johnson was the best.
My favorite Braves announcer.
He just sounded like he was always having fun. That sucks.
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
9:51 pm
noliee
August 12th, 2011
9:46 pm
I missed that inning. how did Vizcaino look?
He looked better nolie..couple hits but no damage,no walks.
Shakey
August 12th, 2011
9:51 pm
Did I just hear that Ernie Johnson Sr. died tonight?
katherine
August 12th, 2011
9:51 pm
im sorry to hear about ernie
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:51 pm
Don’t look now… but Popeye is sitting at .229 now. His season-ending stats are probably gonna look pretty decent.
brian
August 12th, 2011
9:52 pm
RIP Ernie Johnson
Shakey
August 12th, 2011
9:52 pm
Sorry, should have hit refresh and read the page before posting the question.
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
9:53 pm
Giants lost
noliee
August 12th, 2011
9:53 pm
save a hit for tomorrow Dan
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
9:54 pm
Braves’ broadcasting great Ernie Johnson Sr. has died at age 87. He passed away tonight in a hospice, with his wife at his side.
USAF Retired
August 12th, 2011
9:54 pm
Ernie Johnson…one of my all time favorite broadcasters….many memories. RIP Ernie.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:54 pm
Ah. Just heard it.
Rest In Peace, Ernie. Very sad news. Condolences to his family and the Braves family as well.
Brava
August 12th, 2011
9:54 pm
RIP Ernie
noliee
August 12th, 2011
9:54 pm
RIP Uncle Ernie
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
9:54 pm
God Bless Ernie & his Family …. R.I.P.
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
9:54 pm
Heath
August 12th, 2011
9:51 pm
Don’t look now… but Popeye is sitting at .229 now. His season-ending stats are probably gonna look pretty decent.
If he keeps hitting@ the .355 ba he has since the streak started he should end up about.260 and the owner of a @WS ring hopefully.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:55 pm
And it would have been SKIP’s birthday, too.
I’ll be thinking about all of them tonight.
MikeInFl
August 12th, 2011
9:56 pm
[hope this doesn't come out wrong...]
Kinda fitting that Ernie Sr should pass on a night when Atlanta is celebrating the ‘91 team, Bobby Cox, and generally the excellence of the organization over the last couple of decades.
Because he was such a big part of “the good” part of Braves’ baseball.
rally
August 12th, 2011
9:56 pm
Skip would have been 72 today. I grew up on Ernie Johnson and he got me interested in baseball back in 1970. Thanks guys.
rugburn
August 12th, 2011
9:56 pm
i grew up listening to ernie, milo, and static on am radio.
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
9:56 pm
Ho sit down.
noliee
August 12th, 2011
9:56 pm
I think Dan is unlikely to continue at this clip the rest of the season. but it would be nice wouldn’t it?
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
9:56 pm
RIP Ernie Johnson Sr. Prayers for him and his family…
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
9:57 pm
Vizciano is gettin in a groove here,build some confidence,good job Fredi.
Bobby's chauffeur
August 12th, 2011
9:57 pm
Viz AHHHH looks comfortable out there
sometimesiwonder
August 12th, 2011
9:57 pm
RIP EJ. You will always be the voice of Braves baseball to me.
driver8
August 12th, 2011
9:57 pm
On a weekend that we honor the 1991 Braves … many memories with him and Skip doing the ballgames …. sorta strange but fitting I guess. He was part of the Braves experience watching and listening. He was one of the best!
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:58 pm
Nice to hear DON SUTTON talking about both ERNIE and SKIP on the air right now. The emotion is evident in his voice. They are/will be very missed.
Brava
August 12th, 2011
9:58 pm
Good job, Viz!
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
9:58 pm
Someone Better Get Drill Next Inning! Or Or Or!!! I’m gonna Get P’d off!
noliee
August 12th, 2011
9:58 pm
I always knew that Mitchell was T’hawkin
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
9:58 pm
Cannot believe we weren’t throwing at Soriano.
Very disappointing.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
9:59 pm
And a second, clean, quick inning from VIZCAINO. That’s good to see, even if the game is a blowout already.
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
9:59 pm
Brava
August 12th, 2011
10:00 pm
Tomahawkin, have another Samuel Jackson and chill, baby!!!
rally
August 12th, 2011
10:00 pm
Don Sutton said Skip was probably the first to greet Ernie and they sat back to watch the tribute to Cox and the Braves win big.
The A Bomb
August 12th, 2011
10:00 pm
Ernie Johnson…..one of the last remaining links to my childhood.
RIP and thanks for making me a Braves fan as a 7-year-old with a transistor radio.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
10:00 pm
Someone Better Get Drill Next Inning! Or Or Or!!! I’m gonna Get P’d off!
Seriously? We are winning this game 10-3 and you are going to be upset because we didn’t get into a stupid p****** contest with the Cubs? Who don’t like Zambrano any more than we do? Just relax and enjoy the freaking game!
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
10:00 pm
Damn
Just Saw the News About Ernie! That Blows!
Forget Drilling Cubs Batters
RIP Ernie! You were a Legend to us young Braves Fans!
Abeeeewright
August 12th, 2011
10:00 pm
A tough night, losing another one of the broadcasting greats. Miss you Ernie Johnson, on another winning night for the Braves.
MIBravesFan
August 12th, 2011
10:00 pm
Very sad to hear that Ernie Johnson, Sr. has passed away. On what would have been Skip’s 72nd birthday, ironically. Chip may say some dumb things sometimes, but when he called tonight “bittersweet,” I think he called that one right.
beachcomber
August 12th, 2011
10:01 pm
One of the nicest moments of my life was the first time I met Ernie Johnson at the the Braves affiliates weekend in Atlanta (my station was part of the network for many years). The man simply radiated class.
Spider29
August 12th, 2011
10:02 pm
Like many, I am so sorry to hear of the ole righthander’s passing. I loved listening to him. He just knew how to call a game. The fact that he loved the game came through every game he broadcast. Thoughts and prayers to Ernie’s family.
MikeInFl
August 12th, 2011
10:02 pm
Zambrano’s teammates will probably “Code Red” him back at the hotel tonight. No need for us to get involved.
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
10:02 pm
Very impressive second outing for Braves rookie Arodys Vizcaino, who gave up 1 hit in 2 innings with 1 K and no walks.
Sellout crowd of 50,146
brian
August 12th, 2011
10:02 pm
great crowd tonight! Bobby deserves every bit of it as does this team.
noliee
August 12th, 2011
10:02 pm
good inning for Viz
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
10:03 pm
50,800 attendance?
rally
August 12th, 2011
10:03 pm
Ernie, Skip, and Pete always made it fun even in those 100 loss seasons.
fastasballs
August 12th, 2011
10:04 pm
That’s some sad news to an otherwise great day for the Braves. Ernie, Skip & Pete was Braves baseball for me. Long before the internet & Baseball tonight came along those three were our information source for the Braves if you lived outside of metro Atlanta.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
10:04 pm
SF might just be out of the WC race… falling fast and hard right now after another loss tonight. Braves and Cards are looking like winners tonight to likely result in a 6-game WC lead over both STL and SF for ATL. We might have as big of a lead in the WC in a few days as we trail in the division if we keep up the good play.
Oh, and 50,000+ in attendance tonight. Nice.
rugburn
August 12th, 2011
10:04 pm
i can’t believe y’all still think we are going to throw at somebody. i agree with the earlier poster, throw at zambrano next series. make it obvious. have somebody getting loose in the bullpen for his first at bat and plunk him. i don’t think there would even be a fight.
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
10:04 pm
Nolie whats your scouting report on Viz ?
noliee
August 12th, 2011
10:04 pm
Pete and Ernie were my two favorite Braves announcers by far
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
10:05 pm
FLA beat SF 2-1.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
10:06 pm
Bottom of the 9th, 4-1 Nats.
Rey
August 12th, 2011
10:08 pm
So much for the acquisition of Beltran. Still can’t cure that horrible hitting SF lineup.
driver8
August 12th, 2011
10:08 pm
rally – i agree … i grew up with that trio on radio and tv. They just dont make em like that anymore!
BamaDude @ #1CowCollege AL
August 12th, 2011
10:08 pm
Ernie Sr. RIP …you were the best …profound sadness here …
leaving on Skip’s Bday & Bobby’s day…not sweet irony …we will miss and always fondly remember you Ernie ….
rugburn
August 12th, 2011
10:08 pm
hang on nats!
rally
August 12th, 2011
10:09 pm
Kind of feels like the world will end tonight. Cox number retired. 91 Braves celebration. Would have been Skip’s 72nd birthday. Ernie Johnson passes away. The Braves win 10-3. What a way to go it would be.
Moe Berg
August 12th, 2011
10:09 pm
Jim Powell on Zambrano: ‘Somebody had to get ejected on Bobby’s big night.’
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
10:09 pm
Brava
“Tomahawkin, have another Samuel Jackson and chill, baby!!! ”
You Already Know I got Them “On Deck!”
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
10:10 pm
I think I need help. I’m already full on ranting about the first PRESEASON 49ers game. This does not bode well for the regular season…
Brava
August 12th, 2011
10:10 pm
No doubt here, Tomahawkin!
driver8
August 12th, 2011
10:10 pm
Rey – good point on Beltran = injured and not playing. Whew… thank goodness we were not fools enough to do that deal.
noliee
August 12th, 2011
10:11 pm
Wayne. Looks nice and loose.looks more like a thrower than a pitcher right now though.
His location wandered a bit ISTM. Good mound presence.
obviously 2 IP on TV is little to make any firm thoughts on
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
10:11 pm
Varvara sucks.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
10:11 pm
thank goodness we were not fools enough to do that deal.
Maybe Frank Wren knows what he’s doing after all…
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
10:12 pm
Varvar-o.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
10:12 pm
Not how how we wanted to get the 6th… but “6″ homers and a “6″ run lead. We’ll take it I guess.
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
10:12 pm
Between the big lead and the sad loss of EJ, no complaints about Lugo…where are those guys?
Bobby's chauffeur
August 12th, 2011
10:12 pm
Viz Ahhh thats OK keep going after them..make them hit it
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
10:12 pm
Well, Guess that VARVARO was doing what he should be doing with a 7 run lead, and challenging the hitters. CASTRO got a stat booster out of it.
Gary O
August 12th, 2011
10:12 pm
Baseball Tonight leads off with Dan Uggla. And they are spending alot of time talking about him and the streak.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
10:12 pm
Ballgame.
Brava
August 12th, 2011
10:12 pm
Braves win!!!!!!!!
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
10:13 pm
Tying run at the plate in Phillie and it is Howard
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
10:13 pm
I just realized we’ve got three “V” guys in the bullpen now.
Ekim
August 12th, 2011
10:13 pm
Wasn’t it kind of weird to see all of those high-fives in the Cubs’ dugout after a home run that reduces the lead to six?
Tomahawk Mafia
August 12th, 2011
10:13 pm
Varvaro and the Braves in general are having trouble preventing homeruns right now.
brian
August 12th, 2011
10:13 pm
great game Bravos !!
Follow it up tomorrow
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
10:13 pm
We Better Retialiate This Weekend!
Nuff Said!
And There is Still 5 games left!
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
10:13 pm
noliee
Wayne. Looks nice and loose.looks more like a thrower than a pitcher right now though.
His location wandered a bit ISTM. Good mound presence.
obviously 2 IP on TV is little to make any firm thoughts on
Thanks .. He is young prospect started year in Adv A ball, so he has moved up rather fast..
Sophee
August 12th, 2011
10:14 pm
RIP Ernie, will be missed greatly.
Sophee
August 12th, 2011
10:14 pm
Zambrano’s a major butt. A horse’s one at that.
lexbrave
August 12th, 2011
10:14 pm
varvaro gave that last dinger up on purpose so the braves could win by 6 tonight.
Bobby's chauffeur
August 12th, 2011
10:15 pm
Viz the wiz getting love from the brave players…
noliee
August 12th, 2011
10:15 pm
Guess that VARVARO was doing what he should be doing with a 7 run lead, and challenging the hitters…GTI
I agree
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
10:15 pm
PHILLY’s never gonna go quietly.
Shakey
August 12th, 2011
10:16 pm
Noilee, Pete and Ernie were my two favorites, as well.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
10:17 pm
Phils lose
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
10:17 pm
Not the most emphatic, enthusiastic of Turner Field crowds but what else is new.
If I was there would have been a different story, believe you me.
Oh yes.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
10:17 pm
What a game!
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
10:18 pm
PHILLY loses – and YES, it still matters.
Sophee
August 12th, 2011
10:18 pm
If scoots will allow me to borrow some of his props to share with Uggla. Really fun to watch him hit these days.
Bravefaninok
August 12th, 2011
10:18 pm
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
10:13 pm
We Better Retialiate This Weekend!
Nuff Said!
And There is Still 5 games left!
The only thing to do now is win games…If they need to retaliate,just bean Big-Z in his first AB in Chicago.It was all him tonight He should be the guy that gets a 95mph fastball in the ribs.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
10:18 pm
Sophee Zambrano’s a major butt. A horse’s one at that.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
10:19 pm
The NL team that I’d least likely like to play in the play-offs right now? Milwaukee.
noliee
August 12th, 2011
10:19 pm
sure Mitchell if you were there you coulda put your money where your mouth is and run down to the field and slapped Z around for throwing at Chipper.
fastasballs
August 12th, 2011
10:19 pm
7.5 out of first & 6 up in the wild card. I’m happy with that considering how hot the Phillies have been & that the Braves offense is just now getting warmed up. More fire power on the way with McCann back in a few days.
driver8
August 12th, 2011
10:19 pm
“And following tonights Braves game on TBS is the movie “Sqiurm” well folks I don’t know much about that movie and quite honestly why its being shown here but thats whats following the game folks” Skip Carey….
Gotta love that Skip Carey post Braves game intro of some of the worst movies of all time back in the day. I thought that was approps seeing it would have been Skip Carey’s Bday.
BamaDude @ #1CowCollege AL
August 12th, 2011
10:19 pm
YES !! …a very bittersweet win ….
Pete is the only one left …
i’m sure he is hurting tonight …you are in our thoughts and prayers
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
10:20 pm
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
10:13 pm
We Better Retialiate This Weekend!
Nuff Said!
It’s too late. If it didn’t happen tonight, not gonna happen tomorrow.
Joel
August 12th, 2011
10:20 pm
70 wins and the longest win streak in the majors!
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
10:22 pm
We hung Bobby #6 at the top of the Ted ..Ernie’s number hangs alot higher above Braves nation …
CaptainMudderland
August 12th, 2011
10:23 pm
I had the honor of meeting Mr. E rnie Johnson Sr. prior to a game in Atl vs. SF back in the summer of 1982—we met by chance as he was coming out of a doorway while I happened to pass while walking to my seat on the third base side of Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. As I called his name, he stopped and set down his briefcase, looked me in the eye and shook my hand in the most sincere manner possible. After a few minutes of baseball talk he parted and resumed his journey; I assume, to his work station/broadcast booth…what a great man, gentle and respectfull to fans, tremendous ambassador of Braves baseball–the voice of the Atlanta Braves! A great memory for me.
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
10:24 pm
Heath, Arizona.
MikeInFl
August 12th, 2011
10:24 pm
Nice to come off an off day and get through this game without using any of the “big three” out of the pen. Good way to start the weekend.
I was gonna say that the one thing I’d like to see from Vizcaino is a good hard slider in the 90-mph range… his fb is strong, and his off-speed stuff looks good but the curve, slider and change are all in the low/mid 80’s. I think a 90-mph slider would be a killer pitch for him.
… and then I remembered that he’s 20 years old, throwing 4 pitches in the major leagues, lol.
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
10:24 pm
I’m finally getting to see a few replays of the game…
So, SORIANO’s was ruled a “double” even though it hit PRADO right in the glove, and CONSTANZA’s was ruled an “error” instead of an infield hit. Guess the official scorer felt he had to do something to even out the scales just a little bit tonight.
TnBrian
August 12th, 2011
10:25 pm
I’m excited of what this team can do yet. No Mac and guys are really stepping up. Of course guys like Zambrano are no top pitchers, but still I honestly see this team capable of matching up with anybody at any time.
Moe Berg
August 12th, 2011
10:25 pm
Buster_ESPN Buster Olney
Before the MLB package,seeing 15 games daily, there was the Superstation, with a (often) bad team, great announcers: Skip, Ernie, Pete, Don.
noliee
August 12th, 2011
10:30 pm
Under the radar NL Players Jim Bowden ESPN Insider
It’s easy to focus on the superstar players, because they are the biggest difference-makers. However, teams often win (or lose) pennants with the unheralded guys who are making a name for themselves. These under-the-radar players frequently turn into stars, solid everyday players or championship-caliber role players. Here’s a look at an under-the-radar player on each NL team. (For a look at the under-the-radar AL players, click here.)
Arizona Diamondbacks, Ryan Roberts, 3B: The Diamondbacks started the season with a plan of platooning Melvin Mora and Geoff Blum at third base. However, the 30-year-old Roberts eventually won the position. He has hit a respectable .259/.355/.447 (batting average/on-base percentage/slugging percentage) with 15 homers and 14 steals. He’s played above-average defense at third base and has solidified the Diamondbacks at the hot corner. He also shows off some impressive tattoos, some of which he’s given himself. His contributions have been an important factor in Arizona’s tight pennant race with the Giants.
Atlanta Braves, Jose Constanza, OF: Constanza is the first player I’ve seen in baseball history to physically lick the sweet spot of his bat with his tongue, then belt a home run, as he did on Sunday in a 6-5 win over the New York Mets. He has started his major league career by going 14-for-36. He might not be an everyday player, but at age 27, he’s opening eyes as a potential solid extra outfielder. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent in 2003. In his seven minor league seasons he’s hit .290/.364/.356
Chicago Cubs, Darwin Barney, 2B: When the Cubs entered spring training in March, Cubs officials projected either Blake DeWitt or Jeff Baker would be the starting second baseman. Instead, Barney eventually won the job. The 25-year-old was a fourth-round pick in 2007 after winning two College World Series titles at Oregon State, and he’s just a winning baseball player. The Cubs have solidified second base.
Cincinnati Reds, Dave Sappelt, LF: Sappelt, 24, was the Reds’ ninth-round selection in the 2008 draft. In his four minor league seasons he’s hit a combined .309/.362/.459. The Reds, desperate for a leadoff hitter, will give him a look in left field with Chris Heisey and 2008 first-round pick Yonder Alonso, who can really hit but is best suited for first base. Sappelt probably will end up as an extra outfielder, but as Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo told me Wednesday, Sappelt has hit his whole career in the minor leagues, so there’s no reason he can’t hit in the big leagues.
Colorado Rockies, Ian Stewart, 3B: Stewart, 26, has had a terrible season, almost but not the quite the National League version of Adam Dunn. He’s hit .156 with no home runs. That said, he hit 25 bombs as recently as 2009 and 18 last year in just 121 games. He has spent his full career with the Rockies, but that tenure probably will end with a trade or an eventual non-tender. A shrewd GM might gamble by quietly acquiring the 2003 first-rounder after a horrible season. At 26 years old, he’s still young enough to turn his career around.
Florida Marlins, Emilio Bonifacio, INF/OF: The 26-year-old has been traded twice during his career because his previous teams questioned whether his bat would ever amount to anything more than a role player. Bonifacio is one of the fastest players in baseball, and with a shortage of leadoff hitters in the game, his potential is intriguing. This year, after the Marlins made a managerial change and brought in Jack McKeon, Bonifacio was given the opportunity to lead off and play every day. He’s taken advantage of his time, and he’s starting to figure out how to get on base. His .358 on-base percentage and 25 stolen bases are the best of his career. Bonifacio might end up at second base next year, but the bat is what general managers will watch.
Houston Astros, Jose Altuve, 2B: Altuve was signed by the Astros as an undrafted free agent in 2007 out of Maracay, Venezuela. The 5-foot-7, 170-pound second baseman has been a hitting machine ever since. In his five minor league seasons he hit a combined .327 with 117 stolen bases. I saw him at the Futures Game and was impressed with his short path to the ball, loud, sweet-spot contact. On defense, he showed soft hands and quick feet at second base. Since the Astros promoted him July 19, the 21-year-old has hit .328, and he could end up as their long-term solution at second base.
Los Angeles Dodgers, Nathan Eovaldi, RHP: Eovaldi (pronounced without the O), 21, was the Dodgers’ 11th-round selection in the 2008 draft. After posting a 2.62 ERA for Double-A Chattanooga, he beat the second-place Diamondbacks in his major league debut this past Saturday, pitching five innings and punching out seven. He pounded the strike zone with a fastball that ranged from 92-95 mph with a deceptive delivery. He has pitched well enough for evaluators around the league to take notice.
Milwaukee Brewers, Nyjer Morgan, CF: After wearing out his welcome in Pittsburgh and Washington, Morgan has finally found a home in Milwaukee. His defense in center field has been exceptional, and his emotional and physical antics on and off the field (not to mention a .358 OBP) have made him a hometown favorite in Milwaukee. His arrogance and flamboyance combined with some genuine humility have been a rare combination and a lightning rod that’s been fun to watch. His speed could be a difference-maker as he runs down balls in center down the stretch.
New York Mets, Justin Turner, 2B: Turner, 26, was drafted by Cincinnati in the seventh round of the 2006 draft. He was traded to the Orioles in a deal that brought catcher Ramon Hernandez to Cincinnati. The Mets claimed him from Baltimore on waivers in May 2010. He opened the season as the Mets’ fourth-string second baseman and eventually won the job. His .273/.333/.372 line has been respectable, and his defense at second and third base has been above-average. Turner has made a good impression in his first legitimate major league opportunity and has carved a niche as a solid utility player for the Mets.
Philadelphia Phillies, Antonio Bastardo, LHP: No Phillies players can be considered under-the-radar; however, if you have to pick one, it would have to be Bastardo. The 25-year-old has been one of the most dominating left-handed relievers in the league with a 1.47 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP. When the Phillies had to deal with injuries to Brad Lidge, Ryan Madson and Jose Contreras, they never skipped a beat thanks to Bastardo’s surprising pitching.
Pittsburgh Pirates, Jeff Karstens, RHP: Karstens, 28, was originally drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 45th round of the 2000 draft. He didn’t sign and was drafted again by the New York Yankees in the 19th round of the 2003 draft. He was traded to the Pirates in a five-player deal in 2008. Karstens had never won more than four games in a major league season until this year but is starting to put it together. His 8-6 record with a 3.05 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP are clearly the best of his career, and he has locked down a middle-of-the-rotation spot for the Bucs.
San Diego Padres, Josh Spence, LHP: The Arizona State product breezed through the Padres system with a 2.14 ERA in just 71 1/3 innings pitched before being promoted on June 24. In terms of left-handed relievers, most of the attention in the NL goes to Jonny Venters of the Braves, Javier Lopez of the Giants and Sean Marshall of the Cubs. However, Spence has quietly joined the elite of the league. Not afraid to throw curveball after curveball, he’s quietly dominating NL left-handed hitters, who are hitting .125 against him.
San Francisco Giants, Nate Schierholtz, OF: The 27-year-old was the Giants’ second-round selection back in 2003. He’s one of the best defensive corner outfielders in baseball, and his bat has started to show. He’s hitting .277/.324/.422 with some key RBIs and seven homers. He profiles as a fourth outfielder, but his intangibles, defense, strong throwing arm and key hits make him a much better player than his tools and numbers project.
St. Louis Cardinals, David Freese, 3B: Freese, 28, is one of the most underrated third basemen in the league. He was drafted by the Padres and traded to the Cardinals for Jim Edmonds in December 2007. Freese always gives a professional at-bat and loves to be at the plate with runners in scoring position. He has a short, compact swing and takes the slider down and away to right field in important at-bats. When healthy, he’s an above-average third baseman and has the potential to be an All-Star player. The biggest issue for Freese is that he is constantly injured. His latest injury is a mild concussion suffered when he was hit by a pitch Aug. 4.
Washington Nationals, John Lannan, LHP: Lannan has been a solid middle-of-the-rotation starter for the Nationals. The crafty lefty is back throwing the ball inside and using both sides of the plate. He’s a real competitor with tremendous makeup, and his 8-7 record and 3.56 ERA have his trade stock rising with opposing general managers.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
10:30 pm
Mitchell -
Looking more and more like we’ll see one or the other. Milwaukee’s pitching is definitely better than the Dbacks. Dbacks and Brewers are basically scoring the same number of runs, but the D-backs have got basically 100 more Ks. I think we’d fair better against those type of hitters. And I think our hitters would fair better against their pitchers.
I’ll take the Dbacks if given a choice.
Bobby's chauffeur
August 12th, 2011
10:31 pm
don’t they make changes (official scorer) after reviewing plays? I agree Prado got turned around and he did have the ball in the glove.I think it should have been an error as well
Moe Berg
August 12th, 2011
10:32 pm
nolie, thanks for posting the ‘under the radar’ piece. I saw that it was there on ESPN but could not see it. I appreciate you sharing it.
noliee
August 12th, 2011
10:34 pm
I missed it but didn’t he hit the wall? losing the ball hitting the wall is unlikely to be called an error
noliee
August 12th, 2011
10:35 pm
just some of my Kantian morality Moe
Heath
August 12th, 2011
10:36 pm
Braves play-off odds after tonight’s win:
Div: 6.5% WC: 82.5% Total: 89.0%
I’d say that sounds about right.
SteveInFXBG
August 12th, 2011
10:36 pm
RIP Ernie. What an emotional day. So many great memories came flooding back to me tonight.
Moe Berg
August 12th, 2011
10:37 pm
nolie—Yes, it is an imperative to share information. This was a good day. Even the sadness of the evening adds poignancy to a very nice day in baseball.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
10:38 pm
I love that Klondike commercial where the guy listens to his wife for 5 seconds… love it.
cab -
What gets said on the blog, stays on the blog.
Sophee
August 12th, 2011
10:40 pm
Ah, birdies. Oh well, just preseason.
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
10:41 pm
That music again.
phil
August 12th, 2011
10:41 pm
What a night….
Cox.
Uggla sets the team record for a hitting streak.
Ernie passes away.
Zambrano goes nuts.
Chipper crushes one.
You couldn’t have written a stranger script for a game.
Ernie, i loved you and may you rest in peace…
Thats so Taguchi
August 12th, 2011
10:43 pm
Ernie may God rest your soul
Moe Berg
August 12th, 2011
10:44 pm
@ChiTownSports
ChiTown
Carlos Zambrano apparently cleaned out his locker in Atlanta and left before the end of the game telling the trainer he’s retired
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
10:44 pm
nolie:
I wasn’t so much arguing for an E on PRADO as i was being a homer and wondering why GEORGIE didn’t get credit for an infield hit. I’m just being greedy.
richbrave
August 12th, 2011
10:44 pm
ERNIE JOHNSON SR. – RIP!
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
10:44 pm
Big Z is Retiring???
What A Punk!!!
Trey
August 12th, 2011
10:45 pm
How do you like that? Carlos Zambrano cleared out his locker room and stated that he is retiring.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
10:45 pm
Heath-
You mean I can’t repost that on your facebook wall?
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
10:45 pm
Ahem.
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
9:09 pm
I actually feel sorry for him.
Of course he has millions of dollars in the bank and I don’t but he’s got problems to do that.
He needs to call it quits and go home.
Your welcome.
Yunel's Frosted Tips
August 12th, 2011
10:46 pm
Was walking in the clubhouse level of the old stadium when only 3 or 4 thousand came to Braves games about an hour before the game. I was a little kid and walking alone and a nice man in a yellow blazer came over and patted me on the head and told me he hoped I enjoyed the game. I recognized him from TV…….that man was Ernie Johnson…..the biggest smile on his face and the most sincere person………all the stories are true…….his was a beautiful person with a big heart……may he rest in peace……..
Brave Fan
August 12th, 2011
10:47 pm
Congrats to Bobby Cox. A real baseball man!
Sorry to hear about Ernie Johnson. I grew up listening to Ernie most every night calling Braves games at a time when the Braves were not very good. So a good night for me listening to the Braves was Ernie saying “theres a drive, way back, its gone, homerun Henry Aaron”!
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
10:48 pm
Trey …How do you like that? Carlos Zambrano cleared out his locker room and stated that he is retiring.
I guess he wants his number retired & hung high at Wrigley Field..
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
10:49 pm
any more sources?
GTI in Chicago
August 12th, 2011
10:49 pm
It’s true: ZAMBRANO continued acting like and idiot when he got to the clubhouse:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0813-cubs-braves-chicago–20110813,0,2460261.story
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
10:50 pm
Holy snorkle pins! The Braves put Zambrano into retirement.
I guess he didn’t want to get drilled by the Braves.
Brave Fan
August 12th, 2011
10:52 pm
Who gives a rats a** what Zambrano did, does, will do?
This night is about GREAT BRAVES!
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
10:52 pm
Next time I say I’m good at calling things, well, I don’t think I even have to say that anymore.
Come to think of it, it goes without saying from this day forth.
I didn’t just call a home run. That wasn’t calling a walk-off.
I just called a career.
Hell, I knew I was good. I didn’t know I was that good.
Tomahawkin
August 12th, 2011
10:54 pm
I heard the word about Big Z on the Braves Postgame Show
Trey
August 12th, 2011
10:54 pm
NV, lol, at least we’ll never face him again.
Couch Tater
August 12th, 2011
10:54 pm
Is Zambrano the type to give up $18million next year and $19million in 2013 with a no trade clause? He would be doing the Cubs a big, BIG favor.
Jim Hendry is probably working up the retirement papers as we speak. (If, he can stop jumping up and down.)
Sophee
August 12th, 2011
10:57 pm
Braves lunch/ceremony at the Omni seems like it was a blast – great stories by the players and Bobby.
Chop Chop
August 12th, 2011
10:57 pm
Sad to see Ernie, Sr. go. He was a hell of a grand guy. Rest in peace, Ernie.
Good win for the club tonight.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
10:57 pm
So, with tonight’s game, the Braves have scored 57 runs in 10 August games. McCann coming back can make this a really dynamic offense.
Owl Hunter
August 12th, 2011
10:58 pm
Sad news about Ernie. Other than that, pretty good day. Good showing for Bobby, and we horse-whipped Zambrano into retirement.
DiamondbackMac
August 12th, 2011
10:59 pm
Tomahawkin
What A Punk!!!
And, the Braves punked him.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
11:00 pm
Wow, Zambrano…
In the immortal words of Barney Fife, which he uttered as he, Andy, and Mr. Darling watched Ernest T. Bass go jumping and shouting through the woods, “I think he’s a NUT!…”
Truth
August 12th, 2011
11:00 pm
Mitchell, you need to talk to Shaun who will explain to you that you really aren’t that good, but rather on a lucky steak that can’t be sustained. You are exceeding your projected AToBSP-Ability to BS People.
Sophee
August 12th, 2011
11:03 pm
Marteen went 0 for 4? Ease must’ve opened his big mouth.
One-Eyed Mac
August 12th, 2011
11:03 pm
I hope the Professor is doing ok. I didn’t see him in any of the ceremony coverage.
Trey
August 12th, 2011
11:04 pm
McFann, I was reading the Cubs page, and one of their member’s made a comment about the Andy Griffith show, in comparison to him.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
11:04 pm
Fractured left hand for Nady.
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
11:07 pm
That fits nicely, McFann.
NV 049
August 12th, 2011
11:07 pm
same as was said about Rocker fits , Zambrano arm like a cannon head like a cannon ball
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
11:07 pm
link to GAME STORY
http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/streaking-uggla-homers-twice-1103348.html
BFChris26
August 12th, 2011
11:11 pm
Phillies lost
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
11:12 pm
Truth
August 12th, 2011
11:00 pm
Mitchell, you need to talk to Shaun who will explain to you that you really aren’t that good, but rather on a lucky steak that can’t be sustained. You are exceeding your projected AToBSP-Ability to BS People.
A year ago this month I predicted the Astros would sweep the Phillies. What I didn’t know was that it was a four game series.
What did the Astros do? They swept the Phillies in four games.
I said Zambrano needed to call it quits and he did.
If that doesn’t do it for you, well then, stay tuned.
Jerry Royster eating peanuts in the dugout
August 12th, 2011
11:13 pm
10 – 4 = 6
Bobby wins tonight.
Rowsdower
August 12th, 2011
11:14 pm
Nice to see the Braves retire Bobby Cox AND Zambrano on the same night.
RIP Ernie. You were the best…
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 12th, 2011
11:16 pm
Trey I was reading the Cubs page, and one of their member’s made a comment about the Andy Griffith show, in comparison to him.
Whoa, creepy! What’d they say?
Tom O’Hawke—
Thanks!
One of my faves…
Jerry Royster eating peanuts in the dugout
August 12th, 2011
11:16 pm
Wow! I think DOB should post a “Please Forgive Me” card on here for all of us to sign for Uggla. I know I ripped him April through July. But… with that said he did cost us games back then we could have won.
Rowsdower
August 12th, 2011
11:17 pm
And an update on Constanza, he has now produced a run in 37.8% of his ABs.
Jerry Royster eating peanuts in the dugout
August 12th, 2011
11:18 pm
Ernie Johnson Sr. was the voice to my childhood with Skip and Pete. I have some old games on DVD from when Bobby first managed the Braves in the 70’s. Think I will watch those over the weekend to honor Ernie, Skip and #6.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
11:19 pm
DOB’s tweet used for MLBN on Zambrano story.
Jerry Royster eating peanuts in the dugout
August 12th, 2011
11:20 pm
RIP ERNIE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_QdmRq0WnU
bravofan
August 12th, 2011
11:22 pm
That was a GREAT environment tonight in section 108 and at the TED as a whole tonight! I think I may just have to read back through the blog I bet yall had fun tonight !
Rowsdower
August 12th, 2011
11:23 pm
It’s only fitting that we end the night 6 games ahead of the Giants and Cardinals in the Wild Standings.
I do love symmetry
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
11:25 pm
for all of us to sign for Uggla
Not all of us…
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
11:26 pm
Constanza was called out for running out of the baseline. He reached on a very questionable error called on Ramirez.
Georgie was almost, 3 for 3.
TennBravesFan
August 12th, 2011
11:26 pm
Will be in ATL for tomorrow nights game!!
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
11:27 pm
That’s right, VJ, not all of us.
The Dude Abides
August 12th, 2011
11:27 pm
Never once did I hate on Uggla during his slump, if you ever watched him destroy the Braves then you had no reason to panic that he would eventually get hot. You guys need to have patience, it is a 162 game season.
On another note, I absolutely love Heyward but we need to send him down for a week or two to work on his swing.
Joe P
August 12th, 2011
11:28 pm
If a fight had started both teams may have attacked Zambrano lol
Heath
August 12th, 2011
11:29 pm
Braves have been hovering around 4th-best record in all of baseball for a large portion of the season. And still looking at a 7.5 game deficit in the division. Goes to show how well Philly has played this year.
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
11:31 pm
Tom – that was a very enjoyable game – not sure what I’ll see the next two days as I’m doing extensive tutoring to get my actress-student to beat her deadline to finish the 2010-2011 school year…
Heath
August 12th, 2011
11:31 pm
Rowsdower
August 12th, 2011
11:23 pm
It’s only fitting that we end the night 6 games ahead of the Giants and Cardinals in the Wild Standings.
I do love symmetry
And can’t forget that we won by 6 runs and that there was 6 HRs in the game.
John Leonard
August 12th, 2011
11:31 pm
If we had a real baseball commisioner, Z The A hol would never see a ballpark again.
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
11:32 pm
Wow, Sabathia gave up 5 HR’s too.
So far, he hasn’t quit though.
richbrave
August 12th, 2011
11:32 pm
DOWN ON THE FARM
Ups to BC for being inducted into the BRAVES’ HOF.
First, may I congratulate the BRAVES organization for flushing PROCTOR and replacing him with VIZ the Wiz.
Then the team on homer-fest 2011. I mean………damn! Was everybody jacked for BOBBY’s fete or what?
GWINNETT
LAWRENCEVILLE nine loses 3-5 to the PAWSOX
Lead-off CF MATT YOUNG [.278 BA] 2-4, 1 BB, 1 SO.
SS TYLER PASTORNICKY [.385 BA] 0-3, 2 BB.
DH BRIAN McCANN [.333 BA] 1-3, 1 RBI [1].
1B ‘45′ GOMEZ [.275 BA] 1-5, 1 SO.
2B ‘Skip’ HICKS [.263 BA] 3-5, , 1 SO.
LF WILKIN RAMIREZ [.258 BA] 1-4, 2 R, 1 HR [8], 1 RBI [30], 1 BB, 1 SO.
3B RUBEN GOTAY [.250 BA] 1-4, 1 RBI [20].
C WIL NIEVES [.387 BA] 2-4, 1 R, 1 SO.
JULIO TEHERAN [ND, 2.18 ERA] 7.0 IP, 8 H, 2 R/ER, 0 BB, 5 SO.
‘Blue’ JAYE CHAPMAN [1-3, 2.60 ERA] 1.2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO.
DUSTY RICHARDSON [4.74 ERA] 0.1 IP, 1 BB.
MISSISSIPPI
BAYBEARS once again blow the Bandits away, this time 8-1. PEARL RIVER is two hit, one a blast form the 1B-man.
1B ERNESTO MEJIA [.294 BA] 1-3, 1 R, 1 HR [19], 1 RBI [74], 2 SO.
LUIS AVILAN [3-7, 4.71 ERA] 5.0 IP, 9 H, 5 R/ER, 3 BB, 4 SO.
ANDY WILSON [6.00 ERA] 3.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 SO.
LYNCHBURG
‘CATS crushed into the gravel by the BLUE ROX 9-3 tonight.
MATT CRIM [1-7, 5.80 ERA] 4.0 IP, 8 H, 1 HR, 6 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 1 SO. Another sucky-poo outing to match a sucky-poo season. MATT is slowly losing his grip on a roster spot in the BRAVES org.
BOBBY ROTH [6.75 ERA] 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 HR, 3 R/ER, 3 BB, 0 SO. Even worse than MATT for CRIM’s-sake!
VANDY’s MARK LAMM, sixth rounder [3.00 ERA] 1.0 IP, zeros, 1 SO. Just having a bang-up rookie campaign. Touched only three times in 11 outings in this, his inaugural season.
Pronounced ‘Ter-dough-slow-vic,’ 1B JOE TERDOSLOVICH [.279 BA] 2-3, 1 3B [2], 1 RBI [66], 1 BB.
CF L.V. WARE [.254 BA] 2-4, 1 2B [19].
SS AL SIMMONS [.299 BA] 1-4, 1 R, 1 BB.
bravofan
August 12th, 2011
11:32 pm
I wonder what Carlos is doing ?
Out Clubbing?
Getting Girls to make him feel better?
Got his own room away from the team?
I gave him heck as he entered the dugout he was very unhappy. Its fun watching him lose his temper! I loved Chippers quote about how he wasant gonna do anything stupid to get hurt or get suspended and they were gonna be classy. And they did just that they handled the situation with class.
Rowsdower
August 12th, 2011
11:32 pm
It also goes to show that we won’t worry about the Phillies until the playoffs. We’ve played the Phillies 6-6 this year and this isn’t the same team. I wish the Phillies the best of the luck the rest of the year.
Trey
August 12th, 2011
11:32 pm
McFann, something about Opie and being a sore winner, or something like that and something about Mayberry.
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
11:33 pm
Who? Who?? VJ
The Dude Abides
August 12th, 2011
11:33 pm
I have a feeling this team will really take off once Mac gets back Sunday or Monday.
bravofan
August 12th, 2011
11:34 pm
Joe P: ha very nice that made me laugh
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
11:36 pm
Megan F..
No, wait – actually, it’s a 7th grade girl who played Patricia Arquette’s daughter for 5 years on Medium
The Dude Abides
August 12th, 2011
11:37 pm
Whats the lineup gonna be when Mac gets back though?
1. Bourn
2. Prado
3. Freeman
4. Uggla
5. Mac
6. Chipper
7. Gonzalez
8. Georgie
That would be my guess because Chipper hits like Chipper with guys on base.
Rowsdower
August 12th, 2011
11:38 pm
Flipflop Mac and Freddie, Dude, and you have a winner. Mac is our best hitter and best hitter hits 3rd.
Train Wreck Bystander
August 12th, 2011
11:38 pm
Zambrano has a serious case of butthurtitis:
http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/6857967/carlos-zambrano-ejected-tells-chicago-cubs-retiring
Mitchell
August 12th, 2011
11:39 pm
Thank God for MLB Network.
Can’t handle the no doubt three hour long pre-season football breakdowns on ESPN.
I wish the Falcons well this year but the non-stop football converage from now until mid-February is more than I can take.
It’s beyond overkill at this point.
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
11:41 pm
Chipper Jones is the 34th player in major league history with 1,000 extra-base hits
Heath
August 12th, 2011
11:43 pm
The Braves have 43 games left. If they go .500 the rest of the way(can’t exactly, so, I’ll default to 22-21), the Braves will finish the season 92-70. The two teams chasing the Braves right now would have a really tough time getting to 92 wins.
STL/SF at 64-55 (.538 winning percentage) would need to got 28-15 (.651) to also get to 92 wins. It’s possible, but to ask a team that is a .538 team to go .651 over 43 games is asking a lot. That would be asking the teams to play 21% BETTER than they already have been to this point in the season. When you look at it that way, it makes that 6-game lead for the Braves look even bigger. It basically means, these two teams can’t really “win” the WC, Atlanta would have to “lose” it.
Personally, I think the Braves wind up with 94-95 wins at a minimum and the WC is locked up a full week before the season is over.
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
11:47 pm
VJ
If she was about 6 (there’s that number, again) years older, you’d probably be as happy as a lark.
Rowsdower
August 12th, 2011
11:48 pm
For the Braves to “only” win 95 games they would have to go 25-18. That would be disappointing considering how the offense has exploded since Georgie and Bourn got here. Lowe can only pitch so many games …
David O'Brien
August 12th, 2011
11:51 pm
Link to QUOTAGE
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2011/08/12/braves-quotes-after-fridays-5-homer-win-over-cubs/
TnBrian
August 12th, 2011
11:51 pm
Amazing to me Zambrano hasn’t killed somebody outside of baseball. These are the types that rome prisons. He really is psychotic. Or even killed a man on a baseball field.
Heath
August 12th, 2011
11:52 pm
Rowsdower -
The Braves could go 25-18 over the last few games pretty easily. That’s a .581 winning percentage and they are currently sitting at .588. This was precisely my thoughts when I was estimating a 94-95 win season.
Venice Jim
August 12th, 2011
11:53 pm
Somebody’s been checking IMDB…
Gordon
August 12th, 2011
11:55 pm
The last thing the Braves need to do is retaliate. Let’s look at a hypothetical situation tonight or tomorrow. A Braves pitcher retaliates and hits a Cub batter. The benches empty and a brawl begins. Uggla, Heyward and Freeman all get injured and lost for the rest of the year. Was it worth it to throw the seasons chances at the playoffs in jeopardy?
Tom O'Hawke
August 12th, 2011
11:58 pm
Google “Medium” cast members, as I’ve never seen an episode.
Snotboogie
August 12th, 2011
11:59 pm
Dan’s second HR was on a slider. He went down and got it and still had enough to hit it to the deepest part of the park. In the first half of the season he couldnt hit anything other than a FB right in his wheelhouse. Now he just cant miss anything. Stay hot Uggs!!
Oh and after his first HR – everyone was giving him high 5s and arm-bumps, except Freddie who just hugged him.
cabravesfan
August 12th, 2011
11:59 pm
Tom-
Of the roughly 30 people I have polled since VJ started tutoring her, 2 have watched the series…which, considering it was cancelled, makes perfect sense
TnBrian
August 12th, 2011
11:59 pm
Gordon, yeah but you gotta let them know we’re not taking any mess from anybody. Soriano is a perfect candidate for a heater in the ribs. Never liked the guy anyways and he loves to pose after he thinks he’s gotten a hold of one no matter the score.
Rowsdower
August 13th, 2011
12:01 am
@Gordon – Would anyone really notice if Heyward goes down for the season? :b Kidding…
@Heath – Yeah, but this team is better than what we saw the first 4 months. I’ll take 25-18, but I think we’re better than that now.
Doc Holliday
August 13th, 2011
12:02 am
1. Boy is Uggla making a midseason statement………..here is your $60 000 000 ticket Frank Wren. Happy for him and thank GOD we have our RH power bat at the heart of the order.
2. Is Chipper really something……..1000 extrabase hits………Im not sure why some would love to see him hang it up. No matter what, he is the soul of this team. Too many stats and clutch stories to ignore. Our best right player, no doubt. SUPERSTAR written all over him. CHIPPER, you are the man. I think Mc is very good player, but IMO he is not in Chippers league. I do think Freddie could be our next Chipper Jones, not Mc, since Freddie has much more plate discipline at much younger age and has learned very early to put the ball in play the other way, has power to go with it, and is a better defender than Chipper. Mc is an average defender IMO, good at best, not close to very good in my scale.
3. Bobby Cox, I really hated how you managed our games, but I have to admit we were blessed to have you as our skipper.
4. Phillies, get your axxex ready cause the Braves are really loaded. 3 headed monster is getting rested. Moylan is going to get back. I wouldnt want to face this Braves team. Seams like everybody is hitting above .290 after the ASB.
Carroll Rogers
August 13th, 2011
12:04 am
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2011/08/12/legendary-braves-broadcaster-johnson-dies/
updated the Ernie Johnson Sr. story….
The Dude Abides
August 13th, 2011
12:06 am
Mac is not a Superstar? Oh Lawd…
Snotboogie
August 13th, 2011
12:06 am
Freeman’s HR swing is so sweet, it is fun to watch over and over. From the side angle, it’s just great position and extension. I want to check his HR chart because it seems like a lot of his HRs are between L_C and R_C and deep.
noliee
August 13th, 2011
12:06 am
i watched Medium regularly
noliee
August 13th, 2011
12:10 am
and considering that it lasted 6 or 7 seasons there were likely more than 2 or 3 folks watching it
Hugo Z Hackenbush
August 13th, 2011
12:12 am
I watched Medium rarely.
David O'Brien
August 13th, 2011
12:12 am
Overlooked tonight was that the Phillies actually lost. And so, the Braves’ wild-card lead (6 games) a bit closer to their NL East deficit (7-1/2 gms) behind Phillies.
Gordon
August 13th, 2011
12:14 am
Smart to pick your spots. Time and a place for everything. Next year isn’t going anywhere. Macho stuff at the wrong time and place is for weak minds. It will weigh on the Cubs batters mind wondering when it will come and who will get it. Sometimes that can be more effective. Why risk injury to satisfy some juvenile lust for violence.
Just Saying
August 13th, 2011
12:15 am
On this day in 1984…. the Padres Braves brawl.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akE-agi4nxE
Jarryd
August 13th, 2011
12:15 am
Too be honest, this may be like the third time I’ve ever heard the show Medium mentioned. So count me in the ‘those who haven’t seen it’ crowd.
Jarryd
August 13th, 2011
12:17 am
I feel like ever since that 3HR game that Soriano had when he played for Washington that the Braves have always just defaulted to throwing at him.
Tomahawkin
August 13th, 2011
12:17 am
Enter your comments here
Venice Jim
August 13th, 2011
12:17 am
Good to know – I can finally tell Maria I know someone who watched the show. I knew she was a bit advanced from the normal seventh grader when we moved from problem #8 to the next one and I said “Number 9, number 9, number 9…” and she got the reference…
noliee
August 13th, 2011
12:18 am
I guess even the most popular show around has fewer watchers than non-watchers.
I watched it to begin with because Patricia used to be pretty hot, unfortunately not in the show. but it did have more family elements than most crime shows
Gordon
August 13th, 2011
12:19 am
Venters dislocating his shoulder and Kimbrel getting his fingers stepped on and breaking his pitching hand after Soriano takes one to the ribs that’s showing them who is boss and the team won’t stand for pitchers throwing at Braves hitters. Let’s start a brawl
noliee
August 13th, 2011
12:20 am
I missed the earlier talk about it, but I guess you are tutoring Maria Lark now?
Venice Jim
August 13th, 2011
12:21 am
nolie – it was funny a few days ago when Patricia Arquette popped up on Facebook as a potential friend since we had a friend in common…
I was always partial to her sister…
Venice Jim
August 13th, 2011
12:22 am
nolie – that is correct…
Tomahawkin
August 13th, 2011
12:22 am
TnBrian
“Gordon, yeah but you gotta let them know we’re not taking any mess from anybody. Soriano is a perfect candidate for a heater in the ribs. Never liked the guy anyways and he loves to pose after he thinks he’s gotten a hold of one no matter the score.”
Agreed! Fans are so Cautious/cuddly now…Back in the 60’s That was the norm for players to Go all out and Not Put up with Bush League Shyt… Atlanta Fans are so soft! Philly, Boston, New York, LA and SF fans would’ve been rowdy if Big Z and Sorryano did the Bush League Shyt they did to their teams
Why do most of our fans give them a Pass…The 1991 Team and its fans would not have put up with it if the Dodgers (Our rival team back then) had did that crap to us????
Doc Holliday
August 13th, 2011
12:22 am
Cole Hamels listed as a DEAD ARM in the injury list. He has a 2-3 record since the break with around 3.60 ERA. Looks like the kid is getting tired, some arm problems in the past.
Polanco is probable out for the season with a hernia.
Right now, as well as the phillies are playing, if you go position by position, I dont see any position where the phillies are outplaying us:
C Mc vs Ruiz (Mc is about to come back and is playing better than Ruiz by far)
1B Freddie is hitting better than Howard
2B Uggla is the hottest hitter in baseball (no wait, that is Constanza), better than Utley as we speak
3B Chipper is the best in clutch right now, better than whomever they put outther
SS Gonzalez is out weakest point and he was on a god hitting streak just snapped but hitting above .275. Rollins is still much better, but Gonzalez showed some offense last 2 weeks.
LF Prado is better than whomever they put outhere
CF Bourn is neck to neck with Victorino
RF I know Pence is the better one here but Constanza is the hot hand……….so its fair to say Pence is not outplaying Constanza (since constanza came up)
So……….is this phillies team really better than us?
Lookout !!!!!!!!!!!
noliee
August 13th, 2011
12:22 am
I thought Patricia was cuter but her sister was a better actress
Tomahawkin
August 13th, 2011
12:24 am
TnBrian
Not 2 Menton 1/2 of our team looks like Football players! We would’ve won in a royal rumble
The Cubs and their fans are jabrones!
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
12:24 am
great night to be at the ted.
went up to the 755 club in the 7th and it was a who’s who.
braves legends walking around everywhere.
noliee
August 13th, 2011
12:25 am
loved her beating up Gandolfini with the toilet top
Venice Jim
August 13th, 2011
12:25 am
Tomahawkin’ – I would like to know how many games you watched in the ’60’s…(not that I do not know the answer)…no one would have been as dumb as he was there…
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
12:27 am
gotta say though minor’s whip tonight was around 2.
his change looked good but he has to come inside with velocity to make that an out pitch.
Gordon
August 13th, 2011
12:27 am
Does the word playoffs register in the minds of fans? The Braves are one or two injuries away from missing the playoffs. I love a good fist fight especially when I am in it. I love the sound of cracking bones, but I know when to kick your butt and when not too
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
12:28 am
DOB, during the bobby thing someone should of done a better job with the music que.
noliee
August 13th, 2011
12:29 am
male hormones running rampant on the ol’ blog tonight
Doc Holliday
August 13th, 2011
12:29 am
I never said Mc is not a superstar, but you have to agree he is not at Chippers level. Chipper was a more complete player than what Mc is at his age.
Trey
August 13th, 2011
12:30 am
I am watching the replay game and I saw Zambrano taking off his jersey after throwing at Jones and that dude had the nerve to crack a smile while talking to the cameraman after getting tossed.
Tomahawkin
August 13th, 2011
12:30 am
uga-brave
“DOB, during the bobby thing someone should of done a better job with the music que.”
Yeah, Rock On! Let Me Do It!
noliee
August 13th, 2011
12:31 am
Chipper was a better hitter, not sure about the more complete player thing since he was not a very good third baseman, certainly no better than Mac is catcher
Just Saying
August 13th, 2011
12:31 am
uga-brave – I agree about the music during ceremony. I thought the players should had come up to speak without those 80’s metal songs. Also the Bobby Cox music sounded like Star Wars.
Doc Holliday
August 13th, 2011
12:31 am
Heath,
So we are already in. Braves look unbeatable right now, even with SP doing so so right now.
Gordon
August 13th, 2011
12:32 am
I am calling for cooler heads to prevail and the Braves players were smart enough not to start something and some intoxicated fans want to see blood because it makes their testosterone flow
noliee
August 13th, 2011
12:32 am
So we are already in. Braves look unbeatable right now
sigh
Tomahawkin
August 13th, 2011
12:32 am
Trey
‘I am watching the replay game and I saw Zambrano taking off his jersey after throwing at Jones and that dude had the nerve to crack a smile while talking to the cameraman after getting tossed.”
Now You See Why I was So P’d Off and Saying that we need to drill someone, both Big Z and Sorryano made a Mockery Tonight and fans on here take it lightly in a Blowout win, That was Bush league in what those 2 did???
And everyone thinks I’m crazy? Go Figure?
Just Saying
August 13th, 2011
12:33 am
Tomahawkin – I don’t think Bobby would come out to Right Stuff by New Kids on the Block. JK.
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
12:33 am
tip of the cap to cubs players and coaches on the top step when bobby went by.
somewhere there was robert having buyers remorse.
Jarryd
August 13th, 2011
12:34 am
We were watching at work and the music was definitely the topic of choice during the pregame festivities. It was awful.
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
12:35 am
nolie, fear the beer men. their top three are good and grienke is becoming nasty.
Trey
August 13th, 2011
12:35 am
Tomahawkin, I don’t think the Braves should drill someone for Carlos Zambrano. No one should be hit because Zambrano wanted to be a little pansy.
noliee
August 13th, 2011
12:35 am
And everyone thinks I’m crazy? Go Figure?…T’h
not hard to figger , you are crazy .aintcha got a football game to watch so you can work it out of your system?
Just Saying
August 13th, 2011
12:36 am
I guess the Bobby Cox ceremony music sounded like Star Wars since he was Yoda of the Braves.
Just Saying
August 13th, 2011
12:38 am
So there was a 6 on every base tonight? Hmmmm… 666.
Gordon
August 13th, 2011
12:39 am
You want to retaliate? Do it next year and drill Zambrano early in the year first chance you get. That jerk ain’t retiring. Too much money left on his contract.
noliee
August 13th, 2011
12:40 am
and a Devilish good time was had by all Just Sayin
Trey
August 13th, 2011
12:42 am
Gordon, if Zambrano is back on the team.
Venice Jim
August 13th, 2011
12:42 am
Let’s count up – one for retaliation – everyone else for Zambrano’s an idiot, not worth the potential cost… hmmm…
Jarryd
August 13th, 2011
12:43 am
Wish I would have went to the game tonight, seemed like an electric atmosphere there. Would have loved to see Z give up all those HRs. Had a ride there, place to stay, ride back.. but all that lacked was the funds. Should have borrowed some and went. Then tonight, got two free tix to Sunday’s game, but I still lack the funds to get there. Anyone in Statesboro wanna give me a ride, got a ticket for ya.
Gordon
August 13th, 2011
12:44 am
I agree Venice Jim
Doc Holliday
August 13th, 2011
12:46 am
noliee,
You have a very short memory.
Chipper prime years are gone yet still he has a .304 lifetime BA and a .403 OBP and slugging .532. Mc is at his prime right now and he not even close to Chipper in any of those (.291/.361/.492) . Brian is not getting any better, he is at the top of his game right now. Once he is 35, stats will start to slip. What Chipper has done, winning batting title at age 38, looking like SUPERMAN at age 38, that is just something to tip your hat to.
And please, lets not talk about Mc defense, because to me, it is horrible, he has been in the majors for 6 seasons and still has not learned to block a pitch in the dirt, he is still trying to play billy the kid role and stop it with and inverted glove move as if he was a SS.
Chipper has never been Brooks Robinson, but I have always felt more comfortable with him at 3B than with Mc catching (Im talking defense here), besides, since Chipper came back from LF to 3B, he has played a very good ·3B defensively (just my opinion, Im not saying your opinion is not valid)
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
12:47 am
not one cub player in that dugout came over to the Zpack when he got tossed.
not one player not one coach.
by the way there were at least seven guys sitting on the rail close to third base in the cubs dugout (dempster included) that never flinched while Z walked off.
Doc Holliday
August 13th, 2011
12:48 am
nolie,
I see you have your ROCKY BALBOA gloves on tonight.
noliee
August 13th, 2011
12:49 am
You have a very short memory.
Chipper prime years are gone yet still he has a .304 lifetime BA and a .403 OBP and slugging .532. Mc is at his prime right now and he not even close to Chipper in any of those (.291/.361/.492) . Brian is not getting any better, he is at the top of his game right now. Once he is 35, stats will start to slip. What Chipper has done, winning batting title at age 38, looking like SUPERMAN at age 38, that is just something to tip your hat to. Doc
are you incapable of reading and understanding what the F you read.?I said Chipper was a better hitter. And I tested out in the top one tenth of one percent on memory retention during grad school doofus.
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
12:52 am
nolee,
chiiper in the two hole when macc comes back right?
bourn, chip, freeman, uggla, macc, prado.
chip sees pitches takes pitches.
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
12:54 am
fredo has to see this right? yeah.
noliee
August 13th, 2011
12:55 am
probably not Uga. Fredi has his own perspective it seems
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
12:55 am
scoots had the line of the month in regard to our current manager.
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
12:56 am
would you hit chipper 2nd?
Doc Holliday
August 13th, 2011
12:56 am
Clap clap clap, good for you noliee.
And how did you do on your swearing test?
Im sure you did very good there also.
Jarryd
August 13th, 2011
12:57 am
I’m pretty sure I would have left a LAD/HOU 0-0 game in the 5th, definitely wouldn’t stick it out until the 10th.
noliee
August 13th, 2011
12:59 am
I would think about it Uga, but as I have said any number of times, I agree with the philosophy that for the most part line up construction makes not much difference over the long term.
I can see why you suggest that and I can see why some say the 5 hole. I lean more toward two or three but not all that strongly
noliee
August 13th, 2011
1:02 am
swearing? really?
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
1:04 am
saw marvin freeman, mike bilecki, chris hammond, crimedawg, klesko, mecker, keith lockhart, brian mitchell, brian (big game) hunter, javy, among others.
all having fun.
kudos to JS, first class.
noliee
August 13th, 2011
1:07 am
GG TTFN y’all
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
1:08 am
nolie, it would not be terrible to slide macc in the six hole.
i like chip hitting behind uggla. macc’s gonna hit. does not matter the spot.
Tomahawkin
August 13th, 2011
1:09 am
Just Saying
“Tomahawkin – I don’t think Bobby would come out to Right Stuff by New Kids on the Block. JK.”
That Made Me Smile… lol
And BTW The New Kids On The Block ‘The Right Stuff Video is good shyt! Especially the Choreography, Just like old New Edition videos
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
1:14 am
tigger, four birdies five double boggies.
unreal. five doubles. five doubles are made of 18 handicaps.
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
1:18 am
Are the guys who wanted Uggla to go to AAA here?? I can never find them these days just pisses me off. I don’t know where they went. BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
1:22 am
uga
Tiger had 9 total double bogies in his whole career coming into this weekend. That is crazy.
Doc Holliday
August 13th, 2011
1:25 am
Here comes the Giants and their spectacular pitching staff…………Dannys streak is in jeopardy.
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
1:25 am
doubt that stat. you are saying in his competitive career he has made nine doubles?
really doubt that. know of five he made at augusta.
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
1:30 am
My bad read that wrong. 11 doubles in his PGA career. Still crazy. 936 holes only 11 doubles. 36 holes and he has 5
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
1:30 am
PGA Championship career. Should have been specific.
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
1:36 am
gotta admitt i would rather play the giants then the brewers.
grienke, gallardo, and marcum are all pitching well.
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
1:38 am
And their hitting is twice as good at least. Brewers are tough right now. BUT those guys haven’t won before in the playoffs so safe bet would be to play Brew Crew.
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
1:39 am
husker still you are correct. hard to believe he made five doubles today.
the guys in my skins group rarely make five doubles in one round.
Ward
August 13th, 2011
1:42 am
Hello every one! If you don’t agree with Doc he might shoot you?small joke…….
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
1:43 am
Have you ever played on the course they are playing at?? Looks gorgeous on TV just curious.
Ward
August 13th, 2011
1:43 am
So whats up with Zambrano? Does he need his momma……..
Rowsdower
August 13th, 2011
1:43 am
You do not put Chipper in the 2 hole because he is a run producer and our best hitter with runners in scoring position. This is how I see it stacking up:
Bourn – CF
Prado – LF
Mac – C
Uggs – 2B
Freddie – 1B
Chipper – 3B
Alex – SS
Constanza – RF
I just got chills…this lineup is going to crush. If JJ and Tommy come back healthy and even close to their 1st halves, its all over but the crying for the Wild Card.
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
1:44 am
husker i dont know, there are a ton of outs in that giants lineup.
gonna see soon. the giants and d’backs series at home are gonnna let us know.
Ward
August 13th, 2011
1:44 am
Doc: Didn’t you die at the end of Tombstone?
Ward
August 13th, 2011
1:48 am
Phillies losing on John Kruk night! priceless………………………….
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
1:48 am
husker played aac a ton of times. not from 7500 yards.
15 playing 260, and 18 playing 506 as a par four is tough.
18 plays as par five for members.
Rowsdower
August 13th, 2011
1:48 am
Balance (Left-Right all the way down), power, speed..its the whole package. This is going to be fun the rest of the way.
I haven’t been this psyched about a Braves team in years.
Ward
August 13th, 2011
1:50 am
I always thought seed was great……………
Ward
August 13th, 2011
1:51 am
Meant to say speed. It can do so much for your offense. Just like I always pictured it to be……….
Jarryd
August 13th, 2011
1:52 am
Agreed rowsdower, a healthy full lineup, feel like they are going to mash, only time will tell though. Really looking forward to Mac coming back, going to make this lineup look a lot more potent to opposing pitchers.
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
1:53 am
Nice. Yeah that makes for some insanely long holes. This weekend should be fun to watch. Are you going to watch live at all? Or have you already this week?
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
1:54 am
18 doglegs left. these guys are hittig it through the fairway right or into that right bunker.
from there it is 200 plus to the green over water.
gonna be very few birdies.
last four are really tough the way it will play the last two days.
watch out for jim furyk my pick to win it.
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
1:54 am
Ward,
You have to admit that seed in the lineup is great as well. Without seed you have nothing….(sorry had to do it
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
1:57 am
husker too crowded for me. will watch just like you on tv.
Rowsdower
August 13th, 2011
1:57 am
I know Heyward is going to be a beast in his career, but to all those that think he should be starting instead of Constanza, this game is a microcosm of why he shouldn’t.
Constanza lays down a perfect safety squeeze to get a run in
Constanza jacks an opposite field bomb
Constanza smokes one off the pitcher and reaches on an error. He then goes 1st to 3rd on a hit to RF (Heyward doesn’t get to 3rd there) and scores on a sac fly. We don’t get that run if Heyward is in.
2 RBI and 2 runs from the 8 hole.
Good luck getting ABs for a while J-Hey…
Ward
August 13th, 2011
1:57 am
Since John Kruk was honored by the Phillie Faithful. Do you think he will pick the Phillies to win the Division again next year? Yeah, I would say so……
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
1:58 am
If Furyk can make some putts he is a money pick, but hes been sketchy on the greens lately, definitely missed a couple he shouldn’t have today. I think someone who hasn’t won before takes the cake. I think scores will be very average this weekend but someone will go low tomorrow that is close to the lead and I think hangs on to win it. Scott is still very dangerous at -2 look out for him to make a run, he screwed up at 18 today.
Ward
August 13th, 2011
1:58 am
Husker Tony: It’s O.k! I’ve been having fun with the Phillie fans…….
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
2:00 am
Ward, being a Braves fan I think I would pick them as well…….pretty safe pick. Braves have a great record should be great next year, but the Phillies pretty much never lose.
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
2:02 am
lol ward, get em!
Ward
August 13th, 2011
2:02 am
We all should do a 23 post Phillie rip……..That would be priceless………
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
2:04 am
Sorry off topic. Rex Grossman predicted the Redskins will win the NFC east. What?
Ward
August 13th, 2011
2:05 am
I predict Rex Grossman,will be back to awful Gross……………….
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
2:07 am
LOL that guy just isn’t a football player that will succeed. Sick to think he made the Super Bowl, even though it was all his defense………………………………….
Ward
August 13th, 2011
2:08 am
I love how ESPN worships the Eagles,and Vick!
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
2:08 am
Rows,
Do you think there is anyway Fredi uses that lineup?? I can’t see him putting Chip that low but I agree with way you put it. That line up is scary if guys keep doing what they are doing and stay healthy.
Ward
August 13th, 2011
2:10 am
Redskins will finish behind the New York Giants.Dallas will finish forth,and Giants will be head to head with the awful Eagles for first Place.
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
2:11 am
You have to admit they added a ton of talent BUT look at the Heat, didn’t work out so welllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
Ward
August 13th, 2011
2:13 am
I agree………..
Rowsdower
August 13th, 2011
2:13 am
I think Chipper will do whatever’s best for the team. If anyone knows a thing or two about Championship calaber teams, it’s Chipper. He would love nothing more than to make a deep run in the playoffs, and if that means hitting 6th with all these guys on in front of him, he would do it in a heartbeat.
He also knows the weight of the world is no longer on his shoulders to be the Man. I think he would welcome it with the way we’ve been raking the last couple weeks.
Rowsdower
August 13th, 2011
2:14 am
If I were Grossman, and showed up to camp overweight, I wouldn’t say a damn word. He has never been a good QB and to put a target on his back just proves he’s as dumb as he is bad.
Ward
August 13th, 2011
2:15 am
I’m excited about Victor Cruz for the Giants. a lot faster than Steve Smith,and can flat out catch…….
Ward
August 13th, 2011
2:16 am
Rows: Amen………………
Ward
August 13th, 2011
2:22 am
Well,all have a good one,and be silent on the Braves, you know what streak?peace……..
Rowsdower
August 13th, 2011
2:25 am
I think you finally napalmed the bridge, Zambrano:
“I don’t think the Braves did anything to deserve that,” said Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez. “They didn’t hit any of our guys. They put their heads down and ran. I don’t think they did anything wrong. There was no reason for him to throw at anybody.”
Your teammates aren’t even standing up for you anymore. Turn out the lights…the party’s over.
Husker Tony
August 13th, 2011
2:33 am
I think he figured that out by emptying his locker and heading out. What a freaking head case lol. Rows have a great night I’m outta here!
Rowsdower
August 13th, 2011
2:41 am
Take it easy guys. See you later this evening for another thrilling episode of Braves baseball.
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
2:56 am
brewers 42-15 at home.
RemoW
August 13th, 2011
3:01 am
Doc Holliday: Great stats on Chipper. There is gas left in the tank. It always amazes me the number of people that think we can pluck his kind of production (even now) out of thin air.
Roman Gal
August 13th, 2011
3:05 am
Rookie Freddie Freeman hasn’t homered in 19 games, but has hit .365 with six doubles, six RBIs, seven walks, 19 strikeouts and a .422 OBP and .446 slugging in that span . –DOB
Haha. The ol’ reverse blog jinx at it again.
Rowsdower
August 13th, 2011
3:06 am
He straight Proctored that ball. My goodness, what a shot!
Rowsdower
August 13th, 2011
3:08 am
brewers 42-15 at home.
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Braves 5-2 against Brewers including 2 one run losses in Brew Town. I like our chances
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3:17 am
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uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
3:19 am
grienke is the tipping point though. check out his numbers in his last five starts.
whip is under one.
Jarryd
August 13th, 2011
3:23 am
Gotta agree uga, got him on my fantasy team and Greinke is killin’ it right now, couldn’t be happier, for the past couple weeks that is.
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
3:27 am
jarryd, would rather play the d’backs or the giants.
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
3:28 am
gonna get our chance here at home right?
Jarryd
August 13th, 2011
3:31 am
Agreed uga, brew crew have the talent. Would love for phils to knock them out.
And the more I look at 5 seasons and the prospect of moving back to ATL area, the more I get excited.. a little too tired of Statesboro.
Jarryd
August 13th, 2011
3:33 am
Can’t wait for those series, going to show some good (or bad) signs for what’s to come.
uga-brave
August 13th, 2011
3:33 am
later fellas.
Jarryd
August 13th, 2011
3:34 am
RG.. think I can borrow one of those tomahawk heads?
Jarryd
August 13th, 2011
3:37 am
nite uga.
Roman Gal
August 13th, 2011
5:16 am
Haha, Jarryd. Sure, I’ve got three.
Jeff R
August 13th, 2011
6:57 am
Ernie Johnson, Sr. ….. R.I.P.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
7:43 am
If I were Jim Hendry, I wouldn’t give Zambrano a chance to retire. I’d put him on waivers this morning and release him the second he cleared. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything as shameful on a baseball field as that display last night.
richbrave
August 13th, 2011
8:10 am
DOWN ON THE FARM
AAA, AA, A+ 11:32 p.m.
ROME
R-BRAVES lose 3-4 to the TOURISTS.
‘Nuke’ PEREZ was in full sway last night starting a walk-a-thon with the first two batters on his way to another loss 3-4. The BRAVES even talked ‘Crash’ GARCIA, vet catcher, into returning to baseball to no avail up till now.
‘Wild-Thang’ PEREZ [4-8, 4.88 ERA] 4.0 IP, 8 H, 4 R/ER, 6 BB, 4 SO.
TY STOVALL [4.53 ERA] 3.0 IP, 1 H, zeros, 3 BB, 3 SO. Evidently, once the walks start in a game, they become catching.
DAVID ALVAREZ [4.03 ERA] 1.0 IP, 1 H, zeros, 2 SO.
2011 7th round CODY MARTIN [1.59 ERA] 1.0 IP, 1 H, zeros, 2 SO.
BRAVES are five-hit, but two are yard-shots, and another, a double.
1B ‘Crash’ GARCIA [.317 BA] 1-4, 1 R, 1 HR [13], 1 RBI [51], 1 SO. “If this guy starts me off with a breaking ball, I’m taking him down—town!” ‘Crash’ Davis.
Rookie 2B TOMMY LaSTELLA [.261 BA] 2-3, 1 R.
Soph LF ROB HEFFLINGER [.264 BA] 1-3, 1 R, 1 HR [7], 2 RBI [49], 1 SO.
‘09 eighth round CF KYLE ROSE [.206 BA] 1-3, 1 2B [4].
fuzzmeister
August 13th, 2011
8:13 am
Wow the phils actually lose while we win, sweeeeeet
Tami
August 13th, 2011
8:13 am
@DOB: Joe & Chip asked Bobby in the broadcast booth during last night’s game whether it will be a softball or a baseball game. Bobby said “they” (not him) keep going back & forth on that one, and last heard it would be a baseball game. He’s hoping that they don’t change their minds again, and prefers that it be a baseball game, not softball.
Last night was an incredible game. And, the whole drama with Zambrano. I was totally for the Braves coming out of the dugout — peacefully & quietly — in solidarity for Chipper. I mean, we just got Chipper off the DL, and he’s the captain of the team. Z, as frustrated as he was with his season, had no business throwing at Chipper, which became obvious after the second wild, inside throw (vs. pitch). And then to clean out his locker after being ejected and telling teammates that he’s retiring? Incredible. What a night! Must be attributed to the full moon or something. The game became a backdrop, though, around the 7th/8th innings when Joe & Chip announced the Professor (Ernie Sr)’s passing. Bittersweet night, to say the least.
richbrave
August 13th, 2011
8:30 am
Just a note that my grandson has been ranked third in VIRGINIA and 149th in the country as a 2013 prospect – I guess by PERFECT GAME. I haven’t been able to find that info on line. May be a subscriber thing.
Frankie Wren
August 13th, 2011
8:34 am
Enjoyed Sota’s reaction when Freeman launched his bomb. Didn’t even get up from his crouch and kept his glove up as if hoping the ball would still reach his mitt. Good stuff.
Efrim
August 13th, 2011
8:36 am
70-49. 6 game lead in the WC. 43 games left.
NJ Braves Fan
August 13th, 2011
8:36 am
Hey Dave what is the word on John Smoltz 29 being retired?
Frankie Wren
August 13th, 2011
8:41 am
50,000 plus to see Bobby’s # retired, nice.
If this team if fortunate enough to make it to the NLCS playing the Phillies, there is no doubt every game is sold out. Braves make it out of the first round, this city is going to change a lot of perceptions around the country about not being a great baseball town.
MikeInFl
August 13th, 2011
8:47 am
If I were Jim Hendry, I wouldn’t give Zambrano a chance to retire. I’d put him on waivers this morning and release him the second he cleared.
I certainly appreciate that sentiment, but Zambrano retiring would save the Cubbies about $20 million. If “Z” is really gonna walk away, the Cubs front office guys are probably toasting their good fortune this morning.
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
8:49 am
RIP Ernie. Class act. Your voice is forever ingrained into my thoughts.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 13th, 2011
8:49 am
Doc H. it is horrible, he has been in the majors for 6 seasons and still has not learned to block a pitch in the dirt
Still sticking with the same story…That, my friend, is just not true.
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
8:50 am
Bobby Cox. The best manager ever. Class act and I miss him being in the dugout. I was supposed to be at the dang game last night, but couldn’t get out of work. Bummer. I don’t have many regrets, but I really wish I could have been there last night.
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
8:50 am
And congrats to Uggs. From all accounts, it seems it couldn’t be happening to a better guy. Love it.
Mixxo
August 13th, 2011
8:54 am
First of all, RIP Ernie Sr. My favorite announcer by far.
What a game last night! Wow!
Also, congrats to my gritty Warner Robins LL club on their amazing comeback win vs. Fla. On to Williamsport……again!!
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
8:55 am
Who were the players pointing to, both Uggs and Chipper, while rounding the bases after their homers…about half way down the 3rd base line?
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 13th, 2011
8:56 am
Trey something about Opie and being a sore winner, or something like that and something about Mayberry.
Ah! That makes sense…great episode, too…
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 13th, 2011
8:57 am
Maybe they were pointing at Bobby…?
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
9:02 am
McFann…I thought so too, but when I just watched the replay; Bobby was in the booth with Joe and Skip during Uggs’ first HR.
AlabamaBrave
August 13th, 2011
9:03 am
I know this was covered last night but I just have to say this. Zambrano is an absolute @$$ and needs to go find something else to do. He is an embarrassment to the game.
AlabamaBrave
August 13th, 2011
9:04 am
RIP Ernie
Frankie Wren
August 13th, 2011
9:08 am
Uggla needs to go down to Gwinnett and find his swing! No one could ever see this happening but obviously he would pick it up. Lots of off the wall posts here the last couple of months but those bailing and calling for demotion of Uggla have to rank at the top of the list. Ridiculous, the guy has produced for 5 yrs and it never was going to happen.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
9:11 am
RIP Ernie Johnson, Sr.
Several years ago after TW bought AOL, they instituted the AOL Question of the game where you’d email the announcers and they’d answer your question o the air if chosen.
The weekend Joe Simpson took off for his Daughter’s graduation, Ernie filled in for Joe. Skip mentioned that maybe it would be nice for someone from Ernie’s home (Vermont) to submit a question – which I did, headed “From Randolph, VT”. Somehow I knew they’d use my question, so I set up the VCR. They did choose my question (about the difference in the uses of relief pitchers from Ernie’s playing time until then).
I just had it transferred to DVD – a nice momento – Skip introducing the question with Ernie answering it. Priceless.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 13th, 2011
9:28 am
Jason—
Oh, yeah…that’s a good point, uh…perhaps they both had family at the game!
Bobbys' Chauffeur
August 13th, 2011
9:33 am
Jay Hey will be in the line up tonight.. Prado will be out because he was injured wink, wink. in last nights collision with the wall. Freddi just being cautious with him.
Richie
August 13th, 2011
9:35 am
Do you think Heyward could or should work with David Justice on his swing and mechanics? It couldn’t hurt to have some tips from one of our WS heroes
Lew
August 13th, 2011
9:35 am
Well if he is in the lineup, a couple of hits would be nice.
Bobbys' Chauffeur
August 13th, 2011
9:39 am
If it is a muscle memory thing which some have alluded to, it may take J-Hey much longer to get back to his old form. If it is a “head” thing that could take as long or longer. Lets hope it is just mechanics and someone pin points the problem and he does well. We really could use him at his best.
NJ Braves Fan
August 13th, 2011
9:40 am
LETS GO BRAVES!!! All I gotta say!!!
Richie
August 13th, 2011
9:48 am
21 games over 500. 25 games over is in sight
Richie
August 13th, 2011
9:51 am
Do you think FW is still looking for that RH power bat to compliment Hinkse?
TennesseePaul
August 13th, 2011
9:53 am
Awesome game last night. I keep thinking, it’s deep in the streak now, hits are going to be hard to come by. It seems Uggla doesn’t feel that way. The guy has hit 6 home runs in his last 10 games.
Efrim
August 13th, 2011
9:54 am
I would give Prado a rest. Monday and Tuesday the Braves face Bumgarner and Sanchez. Jason won’t be in the lineup either of those nights. Hopefully Fredi plays him the next two days.
Mixxo
August 13th, 2011
9:54 am
“Jay Hey will be in the line up tonight…”
Ugh!
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
9:55 am
Good stuff, Lew.
TennesseePaul
August 13th, 2011
9:56 am
Also, Efrim, yesterday I meant to list Hampton’s contract, no Hamilton.
Efrim
August 13th, 2011
9:58 am
Lew, hope there is no hard feelings from yesterday. You are one of my favorite regs here.
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
9:59 am
Richie, I sure do.
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
10:00 am
Nah, Lew doesn’t hold grudges.
Efrim
August 13th, 2011
10:01 am
TenneseePaul, ah, yes. I was a little confused yesterday….
Okay, I’m out for the weekend. Go Braves!
Lew
August 13th, 2011
10:09 am
Efrim – No hard feelings at all. I actually gave a lot of thought last night to what you said. I just hope you realize that when its appropriate, I DO cite stats to make my argument, but when arguing against a philosophy – which I feel is much of what I do argue with Shaun – that stats really have no way of proving anything – much to Shaun’s chagrin. I mean, what stats do you cite to argue that WAR, VORP or BABIP are not necessary or integral to any understanding of the game?
But if I ever have a question about the minor leagues, I’ll continue to pose it to you and richbrave and if I ever have questions regarding the Draft, you da man.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
10:10 am
Is it possible for a guy to hit .170 in the first half and still win the MVP (tongue-in-cheek, of course)?
Lew
August 13th, 2011
10:15 am
TommyT- If Uggla were to continue this hot streak thee rest of the season, the Phillies collapse and the Braves win the Division, yeah, I’d say there was a chance. Might not be much of one, but he’d likely get a couple of votes.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
10:18 am
Lew:
Thoughts on Zambrano?
CB
August 13th, 2011
10:21 am
Wow, sounds like a big shakeup in the SEC. Rumored to be Texas A&M, Clemson, Fla.St., and Missouri joining. Money do talk. Why would the SEC want Missouri?
DAP
August 13th, 2011
10:22 am
trey I don’t think the Braves should drill someone for Carlos Zambrano. No one should be hit because Zambrano wanted to be a little pansy.
i agree. the cubs players have been punished enough for having zambrano on the team. what he did last night was almost a slap in the face to all of them as much as it was for us.
just saying So there was a 6 on every base tonight? Hmmmm… 666.
you think bobby is the antichrist?
Jeff R
August 13th, 2011
10:24 am
Uggla surpasses Rico Carty for the longest hitting streak for an Atlanta Brave. Carty was a trip, as I recall from my long lost childhood. Very talented guy who ended up on the DL for an extended stay due to contracting TB, I think.
Does Uggla catch Tommy Holmes (37 game-streak for the old Boston Braves)?
Lew
August 13th, 2011
10:24 am
Tommy T- Zambrano is, was, and has long been a major head case and they should have dealt with his antics a long time ago. I heard several of the Braves post game analysts talking last night – they feel the Cubs should just release him and eat the last year of his contract ($18 mil) and let him ride into the sunset.
Can’t say I disagree with that assessment, but could see the Cubs at least wanting to get a win or two for all those bucks next year.
At the very least, I think maybe mandatory anger management courses and a month long suspension are in order. Maybe he’ll just forgo the money and retire as he threatened. Works for me. He just needs to go before he seriously hurts someone – maybe a teammate.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
10:26 am
CB:
I think it’s a regional thing, nice rival for Arkansas and Kentucky. Mizzou brings a positive to the basketball side of the conference, too.
Jeff R
August 13th, 2011
10:26 am
“Just a note that my grandson has been ranked third in VIRGINIA and 149th in the country as a 2013 prospect – I guess by PERFECT GAME. I haven’t been able to find that info on line. May be a subscriber thing.” – richbrave
Impressive. Congrats to your grandson!
CB
August 13th, 2011
10:28 am
Tommy T, makes sense. Almighty dollar speaks again.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
10:28 am
richbrave – I received the “portrait” photo of your grandson. Just waiting on the rest whenever they get here.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
10:29 am
Lew:
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a situation where an entire team was going to leave one guy out there to get his a** kicked. I didn’t see the Cubs bench clear, just the Braves. The Giants even backed Bonds and Kent and they were two of the biggest a-holes to ever play the game.
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
10:29 am
Love this picture…Chipper has such a beautiful swing from the left side…
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/photos?photoId=1482723&gameId=310812115#photo_1483134
DAP
August 13th, 2011
10:30 am
y’all the experience at the game last night was awesome. it was similar to opening days, and playoff games i have been to in the past. folks were really excited about uggla’s streak…it would be really great for the city if dan can keep it up throughout most of this homestand.
weird thing, when we were leaving, a golf cart drove by right in front of us (we had to didge it) with geovan soto and a woman riding in the back. they were just sitting there, looking pissed, and being driven through a crowd of thousands of people. it seemed weird. later when i heard to zambrano news, i thought maybe Z was soto’s ride for the night!
Brian from SC
August 13th, 2011
10:31 am
I don’t think anyone would be sad to see Zambrano retire, including the Cubs. I think they’d have a celebration if he actually followed through.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
10:33 am
TommyT- Not many players I’ve ever seen that think fistfights in the dugout with your teammates make for good team relations or PR like Zambrano has done. He’s been a complete douche for years. His own team likely reliazes it more than the opponents.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
10:33 am
Brian from SC:
Zambrano seems to be such a self-absorbed jack a** that I can’t see him walking on that much cash.
Brian from SC
August 13th, 2011
10:36 am
Did Chipper really think Z wasn’t throwing at him, or was he just taking the high ground? He’s usually pretty honest, but it surprises me that he didn’t think it was intentional.
Jeff R
August 13th, 2011
10:36 am
The Braves are now 21 games over .500. We need to stop and appreciate what the Bravos have done despite injuries and prolonged slumps.
Yeah, the Phillies are playing stupendous ball, but the Braves are playing superior ball through a lot more adversity than the Phillies. I think the Braves are the cream of the MLB along with the Yanks, Boston, and Philly.
Brian from SC
August 13th, 2011
10:39 am
I think the Yankees, Red Sox, and Phillies are clearly the three best teams in baseball. But the Braves are just as clearly the fourth best team. The other team I see on a similar level to Atlanta is Texas. The Tigers, Angels, Rays, Brewers, Cardinals, D-Backs, and Giants are on the third tier.
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
10:40 am
J-Hey and Freeman were leading the charge out of the Braves’ dugout. I think J-Hey could do some damage.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
10:42 am
As hot as the Phillies have been, the Braves still only lost one more than they have the past ten games and have a six game Wild Card lead. It ain’t over yet, but I like the way it’s looking. Braves’ offense is looking very good and Mac will be back soon.
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
10:43 am
If Vizcaino can continue to improve and pitch like he did last night and Moylan comes back somewhat effective, our pen will be in pretty good shape. Linebrink wasn’t pitching bad either. Man, Viz gets it up there at 97 with ease.
Brian from SC
August 13th, 2011
10:44 am
It was a long journey, but Dan Uggla now officially has a season OPS above league average (102 OPS+). Incredible recovery.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
10:45 am
Jason – Yeah, I didn’t think Freeman came out to hug Zambrano.
Brian from SC
August 13th, 2011
10:46 am
Uggla is also now 4th in the NL in homers and just 2 homers off the NL lead. Only Pujols, Berkman, and Fielder have hit more.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
10:47 am
JasonInFL
Yeah, they’re gonna habe a hell of a pen for the playoffs. Kimbrel/Venters/EOF/Moylan/Linebrink/Sherrill/Vizcaino means a lead after six and it’s over.
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
10:48 am
Also, good to see Delgado stepping up his game since being promoted to AAA. 2-0 without an earned run and 15 Ks in 13 innings. I like it.
Shaun
August 13th, 2011
10:48 am
Tom Glavine: “You never asked Bobby what your role on the team was.”
Cox told reliever Rick Luecken, when the pitcher confronted Cox on his role, “You know what that [bullpen] phone rings and I tell you to warm up? That’s your role.”
This is how it’s done. All this BS about pitchers pitching better when assigned to roles…Cox did it the right way. I hope all of you who comment about roles when I post about the refusal to use closers in the 9th or later in tied road games. Bobby Cox realized that players aren’t so mentally weak that they need to have assigned roles. I hope all of you paid attention to that.
DAP
August 13th, 2011
10:49 am
JasonInFL If Vizcaino can continue to improve and pitch like he did last night
vizcaino looked so much more comfortable on the mound last night. i think he will get better and better. he just needed to ease into it so he can relax and do his thing.
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
10:49 am
I think J-Hey would cuff Zambrano around…temper or no temper!
Lew
August 13th, 2011
10:49 am
It’s easy to see why Frank Wren was so high on Vizcaino as the major piece of the Vazquez trade. The Kid looks impressive as all hell.
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
10:50 am
DAP, completely agree!
Kat
August 13th, 2011
10:50 am
Not sure if this was posted yet …
Video: Soldier surprises wife after she delivers first pitch at Mississippi Braves Game
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Video-Soldier-surprises-wife-after-she-delivers?urn=mlb-wp15737
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
10:50 am
Shaun
Way to start the day by being a d-bag.
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
10:51 am
Lew, for sure. As he gets more comfortable, I think he is going to be our RH 7th inning guy to be honest. Viz and O’Ventbrel is going to be sweet!!
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
10:52 am
JasonInFL
O’Vizentbrel???
Lew
August 13th, 2011
10:52 am
Shaun – Why should we pay attention. You’ll always come on and educate us.
Shaun
August 13th, 2011
10:53 am
Tommy T, perhaps all those who think players need to be babied and need roles, deserve it. Clearly all of those who admire Bobby Cox and have certain beliefs about assigning players to roles, perhaps need to rethink their beliefs about players and roles.
Shaun
August 13th, 2011
10:54 am
Lew, I don’t have to. Bobby Cox educated all of you who think players are mentally fragile and can’t handle just coming in and doing the job when the manager calls their numbers.
Brian from SC
August 13th, 2011
10:55 am
And Shaun wonders why no one here likes him. He could have said what he did about relievers not needing set roles, and he would have gotten plenty of agreement, including from me. But instead it was “I hope all the morons reading this realize…”
Pathetic.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
10:57 am
Shaun – Even giving Bobby Cox props you manage to look like an arrogant jerk.
Shaun
August 13th, 2011
10:57 am
Brian, when did I use the word “morons”? Did you read my post? I can’t seem to find the word “morons” anywhere.
CB
August 13th, 2011
10:57 am
Ah,” The Vacuum” speaks again.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
10:57 am
Shaun:
Bobby Cox used his closer the same way 95% of big league manager’s do. You (and some Sabrgeek whose book you read) don’t understand the difference between three outs to win the game and three outs to extend the game. That’s all.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
10:58 am
I think what you don’t realize is that it was never a matter of not having roles, but the fact it was Bobby who assigned them according to what he felt was necessary.
Coldwork
August 13th, 2011
10:59 am
Shaun must have had a bad night with his fantasy team. That and Heyward not playing last night might have pushed him to his mean place.
Shaun
August 13th, 2011
10:59 am
Tommy T, and you don’t understand that run prevention when a single run loses the game is more vital than run prevention when you have a lead. You don’t prevent a run when a single run loses the game, you don’t get the chance to prevent runs when you have a lead. Pretty basic.
Shaun
August 13th, 2011
11:01 am
Clearly it’s personal with all of you and you ignore reason. Otherwise you wouldn’t accuse me of using the word “moron.” Perhaps you should be reasonable and not emotional and you will see more clearly.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
11:01 am
Lew:
I yhink you’ll agree. Anyone who watched Bobby Cox manage and had the ability to understand what they were seeing knows the man was very big on roles.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:01 am
Shaun – And you don’t realize that if the game goes further, you’re going to run the worst option out there sooner or later anyway.
Brian from SC
August 13th, 2011
11:03 am
I was paraphrasing, Shaun. It’s obviously what you meant.
You would get a lot further here if you would state what you believe without making any jabs at people who don’t agree with you.
Pretty basic.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:03 am
TommyT- Wasn’t he really the manager who instituted the idea of having a 7th, 8th and 9th inning pitcher going on a regular basis?
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
11:04 am
Shaun:
You have your opinion. It is an extreme minority opinion. I’ll side with the big league managers.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:04 am
Shaun just doesn’t want to know the truth – kind of like he claims we don’t.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
11:05 am
Lew:
All I know is I’ve heard dozens of players say they admired Cox because he always let them know what their role was.
Brian from SC
August 13th, 2011
11:06 am
The sad part is that I agree with a lot of what Shaun says, but he comes off as such a jerk that his opinions are automatically dismissed. It’s like having Albert Belle on your team…good player, but such a jerk you’re embarrassed to have him on your team.
Shaun
August 13th, 2011
11:06 am
It’s funny how that anti-sabermetric crowd forgets that during several years in the Cox tenure, it was basically closer-by-committee.
In their remarkable 1993 season, Mike Stanton led the team in saves. There is this notion that the Braves’ bullpens were weak during the Cox tenure because people remember a few October homeruns off relief pitchers. But the Braves consistently built great bullpens and often didn’t have clearly defined closers. But history brushed this aside because it doesn’t confirm biases about baseball players being mentally weak and needing to be given clearly-defined roles.
DAP
August 13th, 2011
11:06 am
vizcaino’s curveball is awesome. what a sharp break on that ball. awesome out pitch, by the looks of it.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:07 am
TommyT – Exactly. What Smoltz’s story didn’t tell was what bobby said to the new pitcher in his office. It was likely “Your role will damned well be whatever I tell you it is”.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
11:08 am
Shaun:
Did you watch the Braves of the early 90’s? Please answer this question.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:10 am
History brushed it aside? Shaun – now you’re just tilting at windmills. No, not windmills, hallucinations. History doesn’t agree with you? Doesn’t that tell you something fundamental? (Emphasis on the “Mental” part).
Shaun
August 13th, 2011
11:10 am
Brian from SC, still waiting on you to point out where I called anyone a “moron.” I leave the name-calling to others.
DAP
August 13th, 2011
11:10 am
is it just me or has o’venterbrel managed to get quite a bit of rest lately? thats good news, and not something i expected with linebrink going down. its going to be really important to have those guys fresh when the playoffs get here.
Kat
August 13th, 2011
11:10 am
David — It’s a day late as I wasn’t around a computer to read the story but thanks for the blog on the luncheon. Loved the story about Bobby in the dungeon.
Mixxo
August 13th, 2011
11:11 am
Viz does have a nice bender.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:12 am
Shaun – You are certifiably delusional.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:13 am
DAP- Yeah, Fredi has been consciously trying to get them time off.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
11:14 am
DAP:
It helps that the offense is rolling of late.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
11:15 am
Shaun:
Yes or no. Did you watch the Braves of the early 90’s?
BFChris26
August 13th, 2011
11:16 am
My friend’s grandson Addison Russell, who’ll likely get drafted next season will be playing in San Diego in the Perfect Game All-American Classic this Sunday
T for Texas
August 13th, 2011
11:17 am
There is one case in baseball where the bullpen is used from best to worst as Shaun suggests–by the home team in an extra innings game. This goes head to head agains the conventional use of the bullpen by the away team who saves their closer til they get a lead. Since 2001, in all extra innings games, according to B-R.com, the home team has won 53% of extra innings games. In that time frame the home team has won 53% of all games played, suggesting that 3% over 50/50 is accounted for by ‘home field advantage” and that the inverted use of bullpens has ZERO EFFECT on the outcome of the game.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:17 am
The Golf Channel just did a great little tribute to Ernie Johnson Sr.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:18 am
BFChris – That’s cool – do you know the young man?
Bravefaninok
August 13th, 2011
11:20 am
“I don’t think the Braves did anything to deserve that,” said Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez. “They didn’t hit any of our guys. They put their heads down and ran. I don’t think they did anything wrong. There was no reason for him to throw at anybody.”
From ESPN
Bat Masterson
August 13th, 2011
11:20 am
Shaun complaining about someone ” putting words in his mouth”. That’s by god rich
BFChris26
August 13th, 2011
11:21 am
Lew
Yes I do. He signed a ball for me in his sophomore year a couple years ago. He’s in the top 3 positional player prospects of the entire US heading into the draft. He is a SS and would love to see him slip to the Braves. He might be committed to Auburn though.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:23 am
Chris – Well, at least Auburn IS in the SEC.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
11:23 am
Appearantly, Shaun refuses to answer questions that speak directly to his credibilty for speaking on a subject that he brought up.
Brian from SC
August 13th, 2011
11:24 am
Shaun, I was paraphrasing. It’s obvious what you meant.
Do you or do you not think that people who disagree with you about bullpen roles are less intelligent or less baseball-educated than you?
Bobbys' Chauffeur
August 13th, 2011
11:24 am
Brian from SC
August 13th, 2011
10:55 am
And Shaun wonders why no one here likes him
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I like shaun, he has his point of view which is different than mine mostly, however why he just doesn’t let it go bothers me and others. I really don’t care if my view is different from anyone on the blog. disagree and go on. Shaun can’t seem to do that. but calling him names and I know it is hard to resist, because he is relentless in his views, is going too far. Let’s try to have a little patience.
And yes Georgie needs a roster spot at this time , he has earned it. Heyward will continue to play . Hope that Heyward gets it together, we need him.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:27 am
Bobby’s Chauffeur – How patient is patient? Some of us have been going through this same crap for seven seasons now. You think because we slide him some slack that it’s going to change?
Oh well, I suppose, like Shaun, we could ignore performance and look to his potential.
BFChris26
August 13th, 2011
11:28 am
Lew
True, everyone has their faults (I am a Bama fan lol), but his family is all Auburn alumni, but Addison and family likes Tim Hudson and he’s an Auburn alumni. Funny story too, during the off season this past off season, Addison, his grandad and others who went with them met Tim at an Auburn football game as Tim and his family were there.
The best part about Addison tho isn’t his incredible skill on the field, but what kind of person he was. I’m only 26 and when I met him, it was yes sir/no sir and I respect the heck out of him for that. He was raised the right way.
DAP
August 13th, 2011
11:32 am
by theway, y’all may have talked about this last night, but there were over 50,000 at the game last night, and it was probably 95% braves fans, which isnt always the case when the cubs are in town. i cant stress enough what an electric atmosphere it was. everyone was excited about bobby’s number getting retired, but i think the biggest buzz was about dan uggla. when he hit that homer in the 2nd inning, the place went nuts.
Bobbys' Chauffeur
August 13th, 2011
11:32 am
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:27 am
I see things as they are presented, For instance, Georgie, I don’t look at last year, I only see what I see in the last two weeks. The kid has been inspirational to the team. I don’t think Shaun see’s motivation, the intangibles’s of why he needs to be playing now. Not going to get that from boring statistics.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:34 am
Chris – I’ll try not to hold your college affiliations against you. I’m a UGA alum, myself.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
11:34 am
DAP
I noticed how few Cubs fans were in the Ted last night. Hopefully that game will spark everyone from the fans to the bat boys.
Buttermaker
August 13th, 2011
11:34 am
It’s funny how that anti-sabermetric crowd forgets that during several years in the Cox tenure, it was basically closer-by-committee. -Shaun
The hot hand!!
Frankie Wren
August 13th, 2011
11:35 am
The sad part is that I agree with a lot of what Shaun says, but he comes off as such a jerk that his opinions are automatically dismissed. It’s like having Albert Belle on your team…good player, but such a jerk you’re embarrassed to have him on your team.
More like Yunel Escobar on your team. Both Yunel and Shaun are guys tough to root for.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:36 am
Bobby;s Chauffeur – That’s what we’ve been telling the Brick Wall for years and we’ve been called clueless and lacking intelligence for our efforts. He deserves any grief he gets in return.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:37 am
Frankie – Can we trade him to Toronto?
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
11:39 am
I do think Jason would be playing if Bobby was still managing. I think that’s one difference between he and Fredi.
I am a big J-Hey guy, but I don’t know how you sit Georgie with the way he has been swinging it. Would like to see J-Hey in there today with ‘Teen maybe getting a rest?
Bobbys' Chauffeur
August 13th, 2011
11:39 am
Well there you have it Shaun.. What is your opinion of your fellow bloggers?
MFin04
August 13th, 2011
11:40 am
I don’t have any problem with Big Z throwing at Chipper. He gave up what…8 runs and 5 homers and they didn’t take him out? Heck I can understand any pitcher being pissed and wanting to get out of the game. And he didn’t really look like he was trying to hit Chipper.
Mixxo
August 13th, 2011
11:40 am
I don’t think we “need” Heyward….at all.
Doin’ fine w/o him.
George
August 13th, 2011
11:42 am
Good morning y’ll
Good win last nite! Great win last night on BOBBY’S NIGHT! The very BEST NIGHT OF THE SEASON.
Doc Holliday
August 13th, 2011
11:42 am
Is there a way to know who are the leaders in thrown pitches? Rather than innings pitched?
Im wondering what the amount of stress put on Hamels and Hanson.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
11:44 am
Well, Heyward hitting like we think he can – like he showed last year – would be a great thing for theBraves’ offense. However, it hasn’t been happening and Constanza has made the most of his opportunity.
You’ve got to go with what’s working, but – like Jason says – likley Martin gets a day off and Heyward will play. Hopefully he shows it’s coming together and he’s making advances and improving.
David O'Brien
August 13th, 2011
11:45 am
Tami, regarding your 8:13 a.m. post: I asked yesterday and was told it’s a softball game today. And Bobby said last night that Leo Mazzone would manage opposite him. Should be fun.
T for Texas
August 13th, 2011
11:46 am
Mixxo, that is just pure evil.
Bobbys' Chauffeur
August 13th, 2011
11:46 am
My early morning post…….
Bobbys’ Chauffeur
August 13th, 2011
9:33 am
Jay Hey will be in the line up tonight.. Prado will be out because he was injured wink, wink. in last nights collision with the wall. Freddi just being cautious with him.
Freddi noticed what happened last night perfect opportunity to play Jason without hurting Marteen’s feelings. Go with the take a day off you hit that wall pretty hard last night.
JasonInFL
August 13th, 2011
11:47 am
Was Leo there last night?
BFChris26
August 13th, 2011
11:47 am
Lew
To be fair, I am Bama fan out of necessity
My family is either Bama fans or Gator fans, I don’t like Gators, so I chose Bama lol.
Georgia Bulldogs tho will always have a spot in my heart because not only did I become a Braves fan for life when I lived in GA, but also was Georgia fan. I got out of college football for a while and have gotten back into it the past couple years.
Tommy T
August 13th, 2011
11:49 am
MFin04:
I don’t know if Big Z was throwing at Chipper, either. The first pitch of the AB was right down the middle. If he was, though, I have a huge problem with it. No one on the Braves showed him up. He just sucked. It’s bush league to throw at guys because you can’t get it done, IMO.
Frankie Wren
August 13th, 2011
11:49 am
Would be nice to see a couple of more games like last night the next 6 weeks. Kimbrel and Venters not being overworked of late is good to see.
MFin04
August 13th, 2011
11:50 am
It’s bush league to leave a guy in a game when he clearly doesn’t have it and has given up 8 runs and 5 homers.
Frankie Wren
August 13th, 2011
11:51 am
No doubt Z was throwing at him. Dude walked right off the mound after getting ejected. He knew what he was doing.
George
August 13th, 2011
11:52 am
Do we really need BRIAN? Five on a row without him. SAID IN JEST. To open roster spot for BRIAN sent JASON down for seasoning. I know BOSCAN goes.
MFin04
August 13th, 2011
11:54 am
“Do we really need Brian”
I think that is a valid question though. I’d like to see him take another week or so off. No reason for him to be in Gwinnett right now, especially catching/throwing. If he wants to DH that’s fine, but its just dumb to rush an oblique.
Frankie Wren
August 13th, 2011
11:56 am
It’s bush league to leave a guy in a game when he clearly doesn’t have it and has given up 8 runs and 5 homers.
Not sure I agree with that. Gave up 2 HR’s on 3 pitches and all of sudden 8-1. Their bullpen is been used a lot of late as well. For what they pay Zambrano I would have left him out there as well.
George
August 13th, 2011
11:59 am
FW 11:51
AP story on game said he not only left mound, but left ballpark right away without telling anyone on CUBS.
AtlYnkHtr
August 13th, 2011
12:00 pm
Lew, I think LaRussa was the first to use relievers, other than the closer, in set innings. He used to use Honeycutt in the 8th, at lesat that’s my recollection.
As to ur point on using the closer in a tied game; yes you may eventually have to use Proctor, for instance, but when you do have to use him you have batted another time and could possibly have scored a few runs or maybe 5, which would make using him way more palatable.
Frankie Wren
August 13th, 2011
12:03 pm
Giants last 20 homeruns have all been solo shots. That team is scruffling.
AtlYnkHtr
August 13th, 2011
12:06 pm
MfIn04, who said anything about rushing him? If he can play he can play I don’t see the value in making him dh in AAA for a week. The guy is a major league baseball player who wants to help his team.
I understand yourpoint on the big picture but he can rest more down the stretch. These guys are some of the greatest competitors in the world you can’t expect them to temper that when they are healthy enough to play. Make him sit Sunday but he starts on Monday.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
12:07 pm
AYH – Could be. If it was LaRussa, Bobby followed suit shortly thereafter.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
12:08 pm
But nothing palatable about using Proctor. Hopefully all your options are better than what he brought to the table.
AtlYnkHtr
August 13th, 2011
12:08 pm
Shaun, he said he was paraphrasing and I assume you know what means so enough with the passive aggressiveness, we all know you attribute these philosophical differences as a baseball and maybe even overall IQ test.
Jeff R
August 13th, 2011
12:09 pm
I’ll still say that the most striking feature of Bobby Cox’s career was his longevity. I’m not sure some people appreciate how difficult it is to make a career in pro sports much less last the better part of five decades. That’s a remarkable achievement for Cox.
IVAN ...
August 13th, 2011
12:10 pm
Lew, top of pm………..
I agree that Heyward will have to platoon with Martin, maybe play when Chipper sits….
Heck with that he will play more than you think…..
No way ‘Georgie’ gets pulled at this time………..
George
August 13th, 2011
12:11 pm
Hope they have the TV cameras on for the fun game at 5:00, so we can see taped highlights during the real game.
Lew
August 13th, 2011
12:12 pm
IVAN – Yep, he’ll get playing time. HOpe Martin is OK, though. Looked like he hurt his back and that’s never a good thing.
Later y’all. Time to go accomplish a thing or two – maybe.
bravofan
August 13th, 2011
12:16 pm
any chance sportssouth shows the softball game before the real game ? I know it would be fun to watch!
George
August 13th, 2011
12:18 pm
Bye Lew
AtlYnkHtr
August 13th, 2011
12:19 pm
Lew, yes of course but that is another issue I just used him bc he was an actual example. Whoever the last person in the pen is he is the last for a reason and you would be more comfortable using him with a lead or as a last resort whether his name iis Proctor or Linebrink.
zmerk13
August 13th, 2011
12:26 pm
DOB,
Just wanted to say thanks for all of the hard work you and Carol do, posting a blog just about every day.
I was just in Europe for about a month, just got back yesterday, and we did a blog for our families every day. A few weeks in, we found it really hard to keep doing it day after day. Never realized how challenging/time consuming blogging really is. Appreciate the hard work and it is one of the better parts of my day, reading the daily blog. Keep it up!
Kat
August 13th, 2011
12:30 pm
Carlos Zambrano mulling retirement? Clears locker.
http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/6857967/chicago-cubs-carlos-zambrano-ejected-mulling-retirement
ROLLTIDEBRAVE
August 13th, 2011
12:47 pm
Great win for the Braves last night. Glad to see it was a fun game for a change for the players. Also, being a BAMA fan, I see where it appears that the SEC will probably be adding TAMU, MO, FSU and Clemson to the league soon. Not sure how correct this is other than the Aggies. It’ll be an interesting next few days to see exactly what happens. ROLL TIDE!!! and Go Braves.
George
August 13th, 2011
12:51 pm
Just read the overnights. Philly had a JOHN KRUK night ESPN musT be very happy.
John Leonard
August 13th, 2011
12:52 pm
Thanks for the link KAT.Real good.
Couch Tater
August 13th, 2011
12:53 pm
Just a note that my grandson has been ranked third in VIRGINIA and 149th in the country as a 2013 prospect – I guess by PERFECT GAME. I haven’t been able to find that info on line. May be a subscriber thing.
Richbrave -
Congrats! It is by subscription, but I would e-mail Jerry Ford at Perfect Game and tell him you want a copy to frame. Good luck!
http://perfectgame.org/contacts.aspx
George
August 13th, 2011
12:54 pm
Great news richbrave.
Kat
August 13th, 2011
12:58 pm
John Leonard -
No problem. I didn’t get to see the game last night so catching up on what happened this morning.
Heath
August 13th, 2011
12:59 pm
Yesterday when Popeye was on Intentional Talk on MLBN… he was goofing off with them about his Popeye arms… Arms as big as my legs, sheesh.
richbrave
August 13th, 2011
1:12 pm
After a 13U AAA tournament championship in MYRTLE last month, coach says there were inquiries about my middle grandson. Guess he’s turning some heads also.
Heath
August 13th, 2011
1:14 pm
The Braves are still sitting at 8th in the NL in runs scored for the season and still a fairly big gap up to 7th, the Phillies with 496 runs scored. However, the team is trending in the right direction.
Since the All-Star Break, the Braves are 6th in runs scored with 131 runs scored (right behind Philly who has 133).
In August, the Braves are up to 4th in runs scored with 57 runs scored (Philly at 7th).
I think Uggla’s emergence, Chipper’s return, and the addition of Bourn and Constanza has given us a really nice offensive team. Oh how I can’t wait to see what it’s like when McCann is back and completely healthy.
Tomas
August 13th, 2011
1:15 pm
Fantastic game last night. Beautifull ceremony, and a lot of Braves offense. I thought the umpires did a great job specially the home plate ump.
JC from DR!
August 13th, 2011
1:15 pm
I cant stop watching last night’s highlights. What a damn game that was. Those should happen more often.
Russell Bell
August 13th, 2011
1:16 pm
It’s bush league to leave a guy in a game when he clearly doesn’t have it and has given up 8 runs and 5 homers.
Seriously? Maybe Quade wanted to rest the ‘pen, and maybe Big Z (being paid well for his services) needs to stay in the damn game as long as his manager tells him – he’s a vet, not some under 25 rookie with a young arm that needs t be protected.
I mean, are we talkin about Major League Baseball here, or soft-toss bitch-ball?
ray k.
August 13th, 2011
1:20 pm
Interesting that Chipper is now at the number of at bats that he had last year before getting injured, and his stats across the board nearly mirror each other. .264/.267 10/10 46/52
Now, it will be interesting to see how he performs down the stretch, perhaps giving us an idea what might have unfolded in 2010 with him in the lineup.
McFann O O It won't be long, now!!!
August 13th, 2011
1:20 pm
Heath Oh how I can’t wait to see what it’s like when McCann is back and completely healthy.
Ah, that’s funny that you should bring that up, ’cause I was just thinking the same thing…
Heath
August 13th, 2011
1:34 pm
So, looks like A&M Aggies are trying to jump to the SEC… the league reportedly would need another team to make the conference count 14. Clemson, Missouri, and FSU seem to be candidates. Any thoughts on who might jump ship with the Aggies? I’d think FSU might be more likely than the other 2. Of course, could be a school not mentioned.
bravesgrl4lifeeee
August 13th, 2011
1:46 pm
Good day, Braves fans!!! Man was last night something else – had to be the funnest game I’ve been to this year, if not ever! What an interesting day it was for me, too. To learn that one of my fave R&R voices – Janie Lane – is gone forever, then learning that a member of my 1989 graduating HS class passed last week (at only 42 years of age). That was the low points, until late last night, when we learned about the passing of Ernie Johnson Sr.
Got off early to go to the game. Didn’t want to get in those autograph lines, but was walking toward the Clubhouse store and past the autograph line set up in front of that. David Justice at one end of the table. Now, DJ is one of my all-time top 5 Braves players. He was chatting not only with the people who were getting autographs, but also the people standing around on the perimter. I wiggled my way up there and got his attention. I told him how the first Braves game I ever got to go to was late in the season in 1992 (my then-boyfriend/now husband-same guy who doesn’t like baseball bought them off a chick at work who’s dad couldn’t use his season tickets that weekend). And how at that game, David had hit a homer that was the only run scored in the game. I got one of those fabulous DJ smile and he says, “You must have been my good luck charm that day” Oh, I was in heaven at that point.
Then, the game: what can be said that hasn’t already been said??? Tomahawkin, it’s funy, I wasn’t as crazy as I am at most games. Pretty calm, surprisingly.
There were more people there than some of you thought. The sun was really shining bright on those upper right field seats. I think a lot of people were in the concourses waiting out the sun; that section filled in pretty well later in the night.
It was one heck of a game, as you all know. Loved seeing Danny Uggla get 2 homers in a 3 for 3 night and take the possession of the longest Atlanta Brave hitting streak. Loved seeing Chipper shoot one out of the park, as well as Freddie. I actually called that one – just before he hit it, I told the lady next to me, “I think Freddie’s gonna dinger here. It’s his turn.” And sure ’nuff – he did
I thought our boys were gonna take Zambrano down! They were pizzed about him hitting Dan, then throwing two blatant attempts at Chipper. Interesting that the Cubs seemed as if they couldn’t care less if their Big Z got his rear-end torn up. Glad, tho, that on a night of classy tributes and a reminder of how this club is one of the most respected because of our class, we didn’t retaliate. We got our revenge by spanking them pretty good.
First time I stayed for the fireworks. Hung out with the Thanks Bobby! crew (glad to know that our group got a little TV time last night, too
) in the green lot. Great hanging out with the friends I am making, and it meant that for the first time ever, it didn’t take me an hour to find my car in the green lot! Blue lot, I never have any problems, green lot – always have problems.
Guys and girls, if you don’t know him, Scott Munn, the founder of Thanks Bobby! is a fantastic person. He’s brought together a great group of people to celebrate the legacy of Bobby Cox.
Okay, I’m going to stop babbling now. Wish I was going to the game tonight, but since I have child care duty at church tomorrow, I can’t stay out too late. Will camp out upstairs to watch and blog.
Great days to be a Braves fan
bravesgrl4lifeeee
August 13th, 2011
1:47 pm
Oh, and we’re going to be scary good once Mac gets back this week
I cannot wait!!!
Erik
August 13th, 2011
1:47 pm
Will the Alumni game be televised at all?
bravesgrl4lifeeee
August 13th, 2011
1:47 pm
And I did NOT mean to italize that whole freakin’ post
Doc Holliday
August 13th, 2011
1:51 pm
I think its important to check on how many pitches every pitcher has, since Halladay, Hamels and Lee lead the NL in IP, but are they really more tired than braves pitchers? Braves pitchers could be pitching less innings, but with the same amount of pitches…………I know is not that way cause our pitchers never go beyond 105-110 and their pitchers go 120 sometimes……….
So thats why I ask if someone know a link to see the leaders in thrown pitches for the season.
richbrave
August 13th, 2011
1:52 pm
DANVILLE
Soph [13th] 3B BRANDON ‘James’ DRURY [.342 BA] 4-5, 2 R, 1 RBI [40]. This has been a break-out season for BRANDON at the plate. Last year in the GCL, he struggled mightily, hitting below the mendoza line for the season. The BRAVES kept the faith however, and advanced him to DANVILLE. He started slow in late June and early JULY, then caught fire at the plate about two weeks into the season. His .382 BA in July, has continued at a healthy .315 in August. He should be moving up soon.
‘10 21st round DH BILLY BECKWITH [.287 BA] 1-3, 3 R, 1 HR [8], 2 RBI [35], 2 BB. Another second year hitter, slowly rounding into hitting shape.
Rook [23rd] RF SAM MUNSON [.277 BA] 3-5, 1 3B [3], 4 RBI [29].
Rookie [2nd ] SS NICK ADMED [.246 BA] 1-5, 1 R, hat trick.
DSL Grad 2B ELMER REYES [.263 BA] 1-5, 2 R, 1 2B [12].
Rookie [18th] GREG ROSS [6-2, 2.66 ERA] 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 HR, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 SO. Building a solid foundation as a BRAVE to this point.
Soph DAN WINNIE [2.45 ERA] H 2, 2.0 IP, 1 H, zeros, 1 BB, 2 SO. Nice middle relief stint. His conversion from starter in late July is going well. Only one earned allowed in six appearances and 12 innings. He appears to be planned as a multi-inning guy at this point.
‘09 45th rounder JOE LUCAS [1.59 ERA] 1.0 IP, 1 H, zeros, 1 BB, 0 SO. Doing well as a closer.
MFin04
August 13th, 2011
1:54 pm
“I know is not that way cause our pitchers never go beyond 105-110 and their pitchers go 120 sometimes”
Well what’s worse…Tommy Hanson throwing 100-110 pitches in 5 innings, or Roy Halladay/Cole Hamels/Cliff Lee throwing 120 pitches in 9 innings?
I tend to think it would be less stress on your arm throwing 9 innings then 5 innings, if the pitch counts are very similar.
MFin04
August 13th, 2011
1:59 pm
Pitch count links….Roy H. and Tommy H.
http://www.fangraphs.com/statsd.aspx?playerid=1303&position=P&season=2011
http://www.fangraphs.com/statsd.aspx?playerid=9129&position=P&season=2011
Doc Holliday
August 13th, 2011
2:01 pm
1.Halladay 175.2
2.Hamels 172
3.Lee 172
13. Hudson 155.2
37. Lowe 139.1
45 JJ 133.2
48. Hanson 130.0
67 Beachy 97.0
70. Kendrick 91.1
71. Worley 88.1
76. Oswalt 77.1
richbrave
August 13th, 2011
2:01 pm
George
August 13th, 2011
11:52 am
Do we really need BRIAN? Five on a row without him. SAID IN JEST. To open roster spot for BRIAN sent JASON down for seasoning. I know BOSCAN goes.
J.C. has paid his dues, and been very loyal to the BRAVES. I think it’s great that he’s having a couple cups with the org. That said WIL NIEVES has been knocking on the door down in AAA………loudly!
How about LUGO……….when does HE go? Or in my week-long absence, has he flown the coop already?
MFin04
August 13th, 2011
2:06 pm
Lugo is on the team to play 3B,SS, 2B in an extra inning game. Braves don’t really have anyone else who can do that. He is the team’s last bench player.
Braves could bring up a guy like Diory (I noticed he is back with the team, YEAH!), but Lugo has a very minor role and really is just extra inning or injury insurance.
Gil In Mechanicsville
August 13th, 2011
2:06 pm
Hey RB, Lugo pinch hit last night.
richbrave
August 13th, 2011
2:06 pm
ray k.
August 13th, 2011
1:20 pm
Interesting that Chipper is now at the number of at bats that he had last year before getting injured, and his stats across the board nearly mirror each other. .264/.267 10/10 46/52
Now, it will be interesting to see how he performs down the stretch, perhaps giving us an idea what might have unfolded in 2010 with him in the lineup.
I like. Good comparative. Thank you.
richbrave
August 13th, 2011
2:07 pm
Gil In Mechanicsville
August 13th, 2011
2:06 pm
Hey RB, Lugo pinch hit last night.
GIL……..my man. I sure am dry, and hungry. What’s up?
Doc Holliday
August 13th, 2011
2:08 pm
MFin04,
I agree with you on that stress statement. Suppose thats no secret.
Im bringing this up cause 4 of the horses went down recently. Hanson with shoulder, JJ with knee, Roy with heat shock (then I read he has not being the same ever since, from a phillie writer) and now Hamles with a dead arm…….
Interestingly enough, for the braves our 3 kids have gone down, but the old horses have not missed a start. Specially Tim, who had TJ surgery recently.
ROLLTIDEBRAVE
August 13th, 2011
2:09 pm
Heath: As I posted earlier, looks like the Aggies are for sure going to join the SEC. I also look for MO to join from the Big12. As far as who from the ACC would join, I can’t see the Gators wanting FSU in or SC wanting Clemson in. Therefor, I believe it may be someone like VaTach and a NC school. Just a wild guess though. VaTech would open up the DC TV market just as MO opens up the StL and KC markets. I also believe the SEC has a handshake agreement with the other schools due to last year when expansion was such a hot topic. The next few days should be very interesting.
Bay Area Steve
August 13th, 2011
2:10 pm
bravesgrl4life,
Thanks for the post… Made me almost feel like I was there.
I have to admit I changed the Justice part. I went Halle Berry; I figure they were married so it’s allowed.
Doc Holliday
August 13th, 2011
2:11 pm
MFin04
August 13th, 2011
2:06 pm
Lugo is on the team to play 3B,SS, 2B in an extra inning game. Braves don’t really have anyone else who can do that. He is the team’s last bench player.
—————————————————————
Sorry, but Lugo has not been at the end of anything……….i have seen him PH early in games past 2 weeks.
Carroll Rogers
August 13th, 2011
2:19 pm
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2011/08/13/ernie-johnson-jr-emotional-grateful-proud-following-death-of-his-father/
good morning all….been a whirlwind 24 hours, with some heart-breaking news about Ernie Sr. …Ernie Jr. was gracious enough to call me this morning and share his feelings on how he and his family are doing….I’ve posted that story on the blog but it’s here in case you missed it.
I want you guys who have posted things about Ernie Sr. to know that Ernie Jr. and his family have been reading them and they have meant a great deal to him. Here’s what he said about it:
MFin04
August 13th, 2011
2:19 pm
“Sorry, but Lugo has not been at the end of anything……….i have seen him PH early in games past 2 weeks”
Well he also is the first guy you pinch hit in the 5th or 6th inning because he is your worst bat off the bench. Saving your better guys for later in the game.
In an ideal world we’d have a guy like Infante that can play a ton of positions and is good coming off the bench with hits.
Heath
August 13th, 2011
2:19 pm
Rolltidebrave -
If you’re VaTech, you have a chance to with the ACC in football every year. In the SEC, I think they’d get buried in the middle of the pack. I think if anyone joins from the ACC, it’d be someone that would benefit from a basketball/baseball perspective. So, I’d agree that teams like Wake or NC State could make some sense. Either way, I agree, it’ll be very interesting to see what happens.
jeffrey d
August 13th, 2011
2:23 pm
To see this thread of messages come down that are all just positive and cool
You sure Ernie was reading this blog?
Tom O'Hawke
August 13th, 2011
2:23 pm
bravesgrl4life
What BAS said @ 2:10…..
…..exactly!
richbrave
August 13th, 2011
2:28 pm
GCL
BRAVES best BLUE JAYS 8-5.
‘09 DSL Grad ED CASTILLO [5.08 ERA] 4.0 IP, 5 H, 1 HR, 5 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 SO.
FA WEI HUANG [1-0, 3.86 ERA] 2.0 IP, zeros, 1 BB, 3 SO. Nice outing!
2011 22nd rounder ‘Big” CLINT WRIGHT [H 1, 0.00 ERA] 1.0 IP, pristine.
FA BRYAN GARCIA [H 1, 5.91 ERA] 1.0 IP, zeros, 1 BB, 1 SO.
‘10 DSL grad IGGY GERONIMO [SV 1, 3.00 ERA] 1.0 IP, 1 H, zeros, 1 SO.
RF FELIX MARTE [.261 BA] 1-4, 1 R, 1 HR [5], 3, 2 SO. RBI [20].
‘11 24th CF BRIAN STAMPS [.203 BA] 2-3, 1 R, 1 HR [2], 1 RBI [6], 1 SO.
‘08 DSL Grad C TONY NUNEZ [.266 BA] 1-3, 1 RBI [8], 1 BB.
ROLLTIDEBRAVE
August 13th, 2011
2:34 pm
Heath: Very true about VaTech. I just believe any expansion will involve opening up newer TV markets. It’s about new revenue. The Aggies, MO will definitely do that. Also, I concur with you about baseball, basketball, etc being a consideration with the new teams. We’ll see soon.
richbrave
August 13th, 2011
2:37 pm
“……..Please let everybody out there know that their memories of my dad are being enjoyed by everybody in our family and bringing back some things that maybe we had forgotten. For them to take the time to say what they’ve been saying is very powerful and very comforting and reminds us that when we do have a service this week we’re celebrating those things.”……..CARROLL ROGERS
Just reading those words of ERNIE’s son says a world of positive things about who EJ SR. was, and how he taught his family to comport themselves. The world is a lesser place today without him. Thank goodness he left a wonderful legacy to build upon for the future. The BRAVES were fortunate to be able to count him amongst their family members as well
Lew
August 13th, 2011
2:42 pm
jeffrey d- Everything about Ernie Sr. WAS positive. About Shaun? Not so much
brian
August 13th, 2011
2:47 pm
thanks Carroll for the post and thanks to Ernie Johnson, Jr for being so gracious to take the time to respond. It should be clear to him that everybody loved his dad and still think very highly of him. I grew up with the Braves, hardly missing a game on TV or the radio. Ernie, Skip, and Pete – there could never have been a better trio of announcers who served the Braves and all of baseball. I thought Simpson was going to lose it last night when he announced it – his voice was breaking up.
Thanks for everything Ernie – like Bobby Cox, all class and another reason the Braves are one of the most respected franchises in baseball
Heath
August 13th, 2011
2:51 pm
Could be smoke and mirrors, but MO is currently stating their preference to stay in the Big 12. If I were them, I’d probably stay too. Their biggest rivals are Illinois and Kansas; staying keeps their rivalry with Kansas. Moving puts them further from winning changes in football, and probably about the same in basketball. The SEC might want them from a market-expansion point of view, but I don’t see that one going anywhere. Right now, the NC or Virginia teams in the SEC make most sense for the schools and the SEC. Virginia, NC State, and Wake Forest are never going to win in football anyway so joining the SEC makes no difference. As for basketball, they could win at no less than at the same frequency they do now, if not more. From a competitive stand-point, they better their overall odds, and they benefit from more money in the SEC.
Snotboogie
August 13th, 2011
2:53 pm
“I don’t think the Braves did anything to deserve that,” said Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez. “They didn’t hit any of our guys. They put their heads down and ran. I don’t think they did anything wrong. There was no reason for him to throw at anybody.”
From ESPN
I’ve got to wondering if all he really wanted was to be thrown out of the game so that the misery would end. It’s possible that he just didnt have his stuff and was getting tired of getting hit beyond the CF wall. People mentioned that he kept looking towards the dugout and no one was warming up – the manager was hanging him out to dry. So he kept throwing inside to get thrown out. He didnt hit anyone. He could’ve argued balls and strikes I guess, but probably didnt have the patience to wait for a marginal call. So it’s either a “bush league” move or he quit – pick your poison.
Heath
August 13th, 2011
2:59 pm
Snotboogie -
For all the stupid crap he has done in his career… I got the same impression as you did. He looked like he said to himself, “if they won’t get me out of here, I’ll get myself out of here.” He didn’t look he was trying to hurt Chipper since he was aiming for his wallet. He certainly handled things badly by emptying his locker, but his coach didn’t do him any favors leaving him in to continue to get embarrassed.
Tom O'Hawke
August 13th, 2011
2:59 pm
Snotboogie
I just had that EXACT conversation with my buddy on the phone, about 10 minutes ago.
Bravefaninok
August 13th, 2011
2:59 pm
I’ve got to wondering if all he really wanted was to be thrown out of the game so that the misery would end. It’s possible that he just didnt have his stuff and was getting tired of getting hit beyond the CF wall. People mentioned that he kept looking towards the dugout and no one was warming up – the manager was hanging him out to dry. So he kept throwing inside to get thrown out. He didnt hit anyone. He could’ve argued balls and strikes I guess, but probably didnt have the patience to wait for a marginal call. So it’s either a “bush league” move or he quit – pick your poison.
Actually he did hit Uggla the inning before…..But the reason I posted that was to point out this was all Carlos Zambrano’s doing not the Cubs as a team.Tomahawkin and several others were screaming for a Beaning,Just no reason to get a brawl started or get one of our key players injured for some satisfaction.
jeffrey d
August 13th, 2011
3:01 pm
I just had that EXACT conversation with my buddy on the phone
VJ?
ROLLTIDEBRAVE
August 13th, 2011
3:03 pm
Heath: There are so many rumors out there. The only thing for sure I believe are that the Aggies join. I do believe we’ll know something in a few days. The SEC presidents are meeting tomorrow and I’m sure they will talk about and approve just what schools are to get invites. I almost wish that TCU hadn’t joined the Big East. They may have been a perfect fit also. As far as the ACC goes, there are different directions to consider. Whatever happens will make some great excitement as the season starts in just 3 weeks.
Tom O'Hawke
August 13th, 2011
3:05 pm
Ex minor-league pitcher, Scott, Jeffrey. He’s up from Tampa visiting his parents.
Otherwise, it would have had to be VJ. He’s my only other buddy.
CB
August 13th, 2011
3:05 pm
Heath, you guys act like Va.Tech or others should be honored to be offered a chance to come to the SEC. You guys are so full of yourselves
Could it be that we might be happier being in a conference that fits our needs geographically and no, I don’t think we would be middle of the pack in the SEC.We would be in the top third with one of the top programs.
jeffrey d
August 13th, 2011
3:08 pm
Ex minor-league pitcher, Scott, Jeffrey
Proctor??
Tom O'Hawke
August 13th, 2011
3:11 pm
Proctor??
No, I wouldn’t talk to him, even as hard up as I am for buds. He does fit the minor-league description well, doesn’t he?
Tom O'Hawke
August 13th, 2011
3:12 pm
jeffrey d
You had a gig about a month ago (mid July). How did that go? Was anyone from the blog there? Have you had any since?
Tomas
August 13th, 2011
3:13 pm
Snotboogie
Exactly, I really don’t think he wanted to hit anybody, he just wanted to be taken out. After being hit so hard for 4 innings, Quade should have at least had somebody warm up in the bullpen. Quade’s reasoning could have been he had an overworked bullpen ad wanted at least 5 from Z. Kind of cruel but within his right as a manager. What big Z did, was wrong, but it’s a shame his manager did that to him
jeffrey d
August 13th, 2011
3:14 pm
No whooshing today
Tom O'Hawke
August 13th, 2011
3:15 pm
I’m listening to a song on the radio called, “Oh, Atlanta”, by Little Feat.
Now why don’t they play that song at the Ted, instead of “I’m Just a Country Boy”?
jeffrey d
August 13th, 2011
3:16 pm
Next Saturday, Tom. Went well last month, but we had a slightly smaller turnout than the first time we played at that place
Mixxo
August 13th, 2011
3:25 pm
“Oh Atlanta” ………..much better than “….country boy.”
Tom O'Hawke
August 13th, 2011
3:33 pm
I forgot the “Thank God” part of the title.
If they replace it, that’s just what I’ll do.
Snotboogie
August 13th, 2011
3:36 pm
Tomahawkin and several others were screaming for a Beaning,Just no reason to get a brawl started or get one of our key players injured for some satisfaction.
Yes, I didnt quite understand the reasoning behind that overreaction.But considering the source…
Tom O'Hawke
August 13th, 2011
3:43 pm
Tomahawkin and several others were screaming for a Beaning, …
I think it was one other poster, and Tomahawkin several times.
He has as much right to his opinion as anyone. But he kind of Shaun’d it, you know?
Kat
August 13th, 2011
3:49 pm
For those not on twitter:
@ajcbraves #Braves lineup: 1. Bourn CF, 2. Prado LF, 3. Freeman 1B, 4. Uggla 2B, 5. Jones 3B, 6. Gonzalez SS, 7. Ross C, 8. Constanza RF, 9. Lowe P
And also the Cubs lineup.. Castro 6, Barney 4, Ramirez 5, Pena 3, Byrd 8, Soriano 7, Colvin 9, Soto 2,Wells 1
Russell Bell
August 13th, 2011
3:49 pm
No Heyward in line up again tonight.
#Braves lineup: 1. Bourn CF, 2. Prado LF, 3. Freeman 1B, 4. Uggla 2B, 5. Jones 3B, 6. Gonzalez SS, 7. Ross C, 8. Constanza RF, 9. Lowe P
Snotboogie
August 13th, 2011
3:50 pm
Woah!
Russell Bell
August 13th, 2011
3:53 pm
It looks like Fredi has lost confidence in Heyward, even against right handers. At least for the time being.
Juan
August 13th, 2011
3:56 pm
Why Change a winner lineup..keep Rolling Braves…
monty
August 13th, 2011
3:58 pm
Watching Chipper hit that HR last night was just like old times. The crowd was going wild! Personally speaking, I hope Chipper has a little something left in the tank next season. 100 games with “Chippa” is far better than Braves baseball without him. He is nearing the end, and oneday all of us will be remembering when. Kind of like watching Smoltzy, Tommy and Doggie last night. Wish we could turn back the pages a little and read a few more chapters, but we can’t. Let’s all enjoy the last couple of chapters of Chipper’s book while we still can.
Russell Bell
August 13th, 2011
4:00 pm
Juan – given the epically boring debate regarding Constanza-Heyward-Prado that has gripped the blog since Georgie’s promotion to the Bigs, I won’t try to re-heat that discussion. However, at least imo, against a RH pitcher, I think Heyward should start – maybe give Prado a night off, available to pinch hit, etc.
CB
August 13th, 2011
4:01 pm
Cubs put Zambrano on disqualified list for 30 days- no pay.
noliee
August 13th, 2011
4:02 pm
I’m listening to a song on the radio called, “Oh, Atlanta”, by Little Feat. TOM
you should follow that with Doraville by ARS
Tom O'Hawke
August 13th, 2011
4:12 pm
noliee
It’s all locked and loaded. Just waiting for the Chuck Mangione song to finish.
noliee
August 13th, 2011
4:21 pm
don’t forget Allman Brothers–Hot’Lanta
Tom O'Hawke
August 13th, 2011
4:25 pm
noliee
Is there really a Doraville? If so, is it near Atlanta.
I think the, “Oh, Atlanta”, song would be a good sing-along for the crowd.
Out local PBS is airing that Stevie Ray, Albert King session tonight at !!:00. I may have to give it a look-see.
Yummy Fresh Doo Doo
August 13th, 2011
4:28 pm
What time/channel is the alumni game?
Bat Masterson
August 13th, 2011
4:30 pm
Little feat ” Dixie Chicken”
noliee
August 13th, 2011
4:31 pm
oh yeah there is really a Doraville and the ARS band started there at Studio 1.
The Atlanta Rhythm Section members originally came together as the house band at Studio One. Buie recruited three musicians he had worked with previously in the Candymen (a group that had backed Roy Orbison), singer Rodney Justo, keyboardist Dean Daughtry and drummer Robert Nix. Buie, Cobb, Nix and Daughtry had been part of the group the Classics IV – remembered for such hits as “Spooky”, “Stormy” and “Traces”. Two talented local session players also joined in – guitarist Barry Bailey and bassist Paul Goddard. These musicians played on a number of other artists’ records and the decision was made to make an album of their own in 1971
great session. I copied it off YouTube, video came out pretty good
I also copied just the audio for my car