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Mark Duncan
August 23rd, 2011
7:39 pm
I believe Costanza is the way to go as long as he is healthy. Heyward will be productive for us in the future but the Braves are playing for now and he is simply isn’t as productive as Georgie is at this time. The only thing I worry about now is Hanson and JJ. Hopefully Hanson will be o.k. because when he is on he reminds me of a young Smoltz. Wren deserves alot of credit for not trading any of the young pitching as they are needed much sooner than we anticipated. What a great year! As Keith Richards sings at the end of “Tumbling Dice” keep on rolling! Finally, to paraphrase the Rolling Stones-who DOB doesn’t play enough-”It’s only the Braves winning the World Series, but I like it” Go Braves!
Bat Masterson
August 23rd, 2011
7:39 pm
Thanks SoWeGa
Curious
August 23rd, 2011
7:40 pm
The Mets are as bad as Heyward is right now. 2nd and 3rd with only 1 out. No runs.
Braves had 1st & 2nd no out last night in 4th i think and got nothing but 3 strikeouts in a row. That wont cut it. Need to do better in that situation
Russell Bell
August 23rd, 2011
7:41 pm
Sounds like Hanson will be missing a significant amount of time.
Josh Johnson type of situation? I hope not.
Nova Scotia Steve
August 23rd, 2011
7:43 pm
Ray K.
Kelly Johnson just got traded.
__________________________________
Actually it was about 4 hours ago
. But yes he did!
glavine could have played hockey
August 23rd, 2011
7:44 pm
Boy, the Brewers are good. Manhandling the bucs.
Stizz
August 23rd, 2011
7:44 pm
I think that Fla announcer should worry more about getting more than 200 people to pack that new stadium a night next year rather than how their RF compares to ours.
Russell Bell
August 23rd, 2011
7:45 pm
He’s [Kelly Johnson] probably still at least a B in the AL, which has to be Toronto’s motivation in acquiring the impending free agent.
I don’t like how teams horde picks. It only makes good business sense, but I don’t think its fair to other teams (I dunno, like the Braves).
George
August 23rd, 2011
7:46 pm
FREDDY should be a lock for ROY,but there should be a ROY for rookie pitchers KIMBREL is deserveing one.
monty
August 23rd, 2011
7:47 pm
“Prado’s been Frenchy-esque for well over a year now”
That is a joke right? I don’t recall Frenchy ever dislocating a finger and having a staff infection, tearing an oblique all within 1 year. But hey if you like the comparison, run with it.
ray k.
August 23rd, 2011
7:47 pm
Nova Scotia,
Sorry, I was at work. It was news to me.
Jake W.
August 23rd, 2011
7:48 pm
Prado’s been the opposite of Frenchy to me because quite frankly he can’t stay healthy. Jeff had to be told to sit down, had a nice little streak going in games played as I recall. Prado and Heyward’s lack of production can largely be traced to various injuries. Frenchy just plain lost it.
Braveheart
August 23rd, 2011
7:48 pm
Have seen this hot hand act before in 2007
Willie Harris, 2007, first 110 plate appearances as a Brave:
.412/.477/.546/1.023, 20 runs scored, 9 RBIs, 8 stolen bases
Jose Constanza, 2011, first 87 plate appearances as a Brave:
.372/.417/.487/.904, 18 runs scored, 9 RBIs, 7 stolen bases
Willie Harris, rest of 2007:
.215/.299/.332/.631 in 281 plate appearances
David O'Brien
August 23rd, 2011
7:49 pm
Perk of having a Caray on Braves broadcast team: Chip had Harry Caray’s restaurant cater tonight in pressbox. Nice spread. Bowman partook.
George
August 23rd, 2011
7:49 pm
Stizz 7:44
think that Fla announcer should worry more about getting more than 200 people to pack that new stadium a night next year rather than how their RF compares to ours.
I am hopeing JASON is no longer OUR RFder at leaset not the rest of this year.
Efrim
August 23rd, 2011
7:50 pm
Josh Johnson type of situation? I hope not.
I can’t think of a more frustrating thing for fans, and the player/team, than what Josh Johnson is going through. I sure hope Tommy doesn’t end up like that.
George
August 23rd, 2011
7:51 pm
Really bad news on TOMMY.
Braveheart
August 23rd, 2011
7:52 pm
That is a joke right? I don’t recall Frenchy ever dislocating a finger and having a staff infection, tearing an oblique all within 1 year. But hey if you like the comparison, run with it.
Make whatever excuse you need to feel better, but the bottomline is that the results have been Frenchy-esque for Prado since July 9th of last season. His numbers during that time are pretty much in line with Frenchy’s career rates
Efrim
August 23rd, 2011
7:54 pm
But hey if you like the comparison, run with it.
You’re right about the injuries, but he hasn’t hit well. That’s a fact.
Bat Masterson
August 23rd, 2011
7:54 pm
And I hope your hopes are not met, George.
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2011
7:55 pm
GameTime!
Its Goin Down!
Efrim
August 23rd, 2011
7:57 pm
J.J. Hoover in 6 appearances in August as a reliever for Gwinnett: 8.2 IP 1 H 0 ER 3/17 BB/K ratio.
Bat Masterson
August 23rd, 2011
7:58 pm
Well your one hope re heyward that is, George
George
August 23rd, 2011
7:59 pm
Speaking of FRENCHY, I am glad he got a nice contract with KC, before he signed it a stright up trade JEFF for JASON would look good to me.
Jake W.
August 23rd, 2011
7:59 pm
You’re right about the injuries, but he hasn’t hit well. That’s a fact.
I think the point is that their maybe is a reason for Prado’s struggles whereas Frenchy just seemed to lose it, no explanation once so ever. They seemed to try everything to fix him. There is good chance Prado if he can ever find consistent health can turn it around. With Frenchy that belief obviously ran out when they traded him or they just got tired of waiting.
JC from DR!
August 23rd, 2011
8:00 pm
And the goddamn motherf***ing Victorino homers.
Efrim
August 23rd, 2011
8:01 pm
before he signed it a stright up trade JEFF for JASON would look good to me.
Sigh.
George
August 23rd, 2011
8:01 pm
Almost gamestart, so outta here. Have a good one or two tonight y’ll.
GO GET EM BRAVES.
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2011
8:01 pm
Gawd It Feels Wierd playing more than 1 night game in Chicago in a 4 game series!
I wanted all day games!
Fols
August 23rd, 2011
8:02 pm
Cab I really expected to see you in Atlanta when I was hitting that Coronary Bypass burger! I almost didn’t make it to Thursday’s game to see Chipper’s winning homerun!
Luckily I didn’t die.
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2011
8:02 pm
That is a Nasty Stat! The 90’s Braves couldn’t even F with that!
Jerry
August 23rd, 2011
8:02 pm
Heyward had 7 or 8 good at bats in a row and then boom s lousy ones. Frustrating to say the least, might as well laugh about it,eh Bat Masterson
You got it. It’s all turned into some sick joke. I’m so glad that Uggla turned him season around. Maybe the reason why Heyward hasn’t is because of his lack of seasoning that Uggla has. No matter what, I doubt if Jason will contribute, but it would be a hoot if he turned into this year’s Cody Ross at the right time.
cabravesfan
August 23rd, 2011
8:03 pm
before he signed it a stright up trade JEFF for JASON would look good to me.
It probably would have looked good to the Royals too…
cabravesfan
August 23rd, 2011
8:04 pm
Fols-
Plane tickets, hotel room, rental car not quite in the budget at the moment. Glad you survived though
Efrim
August 23rd, 2011
8:05 pm
Oh, I believe in Prado. I think the injuries have sidetracked him, but the stats indicate that he just hasn’t bee good over his last 700 plate appearances – at least for a left fielder. I still would like him signed up through 2015. We could use him as Chipper’s replacement at third.
Jack
August 23rd, 2011
8:06 pm
Constanza may be on to something with this bat licking. Maybe Heyward oughta try it.
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2011
8:06 pm
Chip is getting Giddy about the wind blowing out! Not Good, I hope that Parrish didn’t notice that the wind was blowing out?
Danga
August 23rd, 2011
8:06 pm
Speaking of FRENCHY, I am glad he got a nice contract with KC, before he signed it a stright up trade JEFF for JASON would look good to me.
I threw up a little in my mouth when I read this.
Brava
August 23rd, 2011
8:07 pm
Go Braves!!!
Efrim
August 23rd, 2011
8:07 pm
For any Baseball Prospectus subscribers(and non-subscribers), a tweet from Kevin Goldstein:
Quick Note: #Braves Dir. of Baseball Admin John Coppolella, a hot name out there, will be chatting at BP on Friday afternoon.
Bat Masterson
August 23rd, 2011
8:07 pm
George lay off the rotgut, it’s frying you brain man
cabravesfan
August 23rd, 2011
8:07 pm
Why would it matter if Parrish noticed?
Tomahawk Mafia
August 23rd, 2011
8:09 pm
Somebody needs to tell Prado that he can no longer mash that high inside pitch. He has crushed that pitch in the past, but now he just pops it up on the infield.
Efrim
August 23rd, 2011
8:09 pm
Phillies may have something with John Mayberry, Jr. Perhaps like the Braves have something with Constanza? No?
Danga
August 23rd, 2011
8:09 pm
Anybody have a clue on why the D-Backs traded Johnson? Looks to me they got worse after this trade.
Rilo
August 23rd, 2011
8:09 pm
Wow that looked horrible
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2011
8:10 pm
We are gonna struggle at the Plate against the cat Tonight! Bank On It!
He looks Nasty!
JC from DR!
August 23rd, 2011
8:10 pm
After tonight, Coleman might end up thinking he is Cy Young’s reencarnation.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 23rd, 2011
8:11 pm
Man, BMac sure has been in a funk…
Linebrink for Cy
August 23rd, 2011
8:12 pm
based on past performances when he got hammered … the opposing teams did the majority of damage against Coleman in the 2nd-4th innings
Rilo
August 23rd, 2011
8:12 pm
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 23rd, 2011
8:11 pm
Man, BMac sure has been in a funk…
seems to be having a hard time laying off the low stuff. Of course, that’s what he’s getting a steady dose of.
Danga
August 23rd, 2011
8:14 pm
Prado’s problem is that his offensive value is almost entirely tied into his batting average. While a .274 batting average is just fine for a player someone how can take a walk or absolutely crush a ball, it just isn’t good enough for him. He needs to be a .300+ hitter to be a productive offensive MLBer.
Mixxo
August 23rd, 2011
8:14 pm
Coleman owns us……f***Tommy H. …….that airhead gets a hit, we’re in trouble.
I’ll be back when Heybust is AB.
Tomahawk Mafia
August 23rd, 2011
8:16 pm
The Cubs have really put the runners on base against the Braves in these two series quite well and it has gotten old.
Efrim
August 23rd, 2011
8:17 pm
Excellent point, Danga.
bravesgrl4lifee
August 23rd, 2011
8:17 pm
I’m back, guys and girls. Got my workout in holding up the hood on a 1993 Mustang and my husband and our friend put in the motor. Dang, Fords are pains in the butt.
Efrim
August 23rd, 2011
8:17 pm
Wait…..Jeff Baker is hitting clean up?
Bat Masterson
August 23rd, 2011
8:17 pm
No need for that mixxo, take the night off
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2011
8:18 pm
Pitch Around Pena Here!
Jake W.
August 23rd, 2011
8:19 pm
Oh, I believe in Prado. I think the injuries have sidetracked him, but the stats indicate that he just hasn’t bee good over his last 700 plate appearances – at least for a left fielder. I still would like him signed up through 2015. We could use him as Chipper’s replacement at third.
I agree, same thing for Jason, most of their struggles seem injury induced. Hopefully they both begin to bounce back, the sooner the better.
ChrisfromSacramento, CA
August 23rd, 2011
8:19 pm
HeyBust!
I love it. He is that for sure. Under over K’s for Hurtward. Ok maye a roll over to second or two for the great Hurtward.
BUST!
Couch Tater
August 23rd, 2011
8:20 pm
Efrim – In case you missed…
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/will_carroll/07/13/baseball-gms/index.html
Mixxo
August 23rd, 2011
8:20 pm
Bat Masterson
STFU chief……I took the last two nights off. Hear me?
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2011
8:20 pm
Why is everyone Ripping Martini!
His Batting average is misleading because he hits the ball to RF a lot to move a runner on 2nd over to 3rd
brian
August 23rd, 2011
8:20 pm
great stop McCann – how about that D
keylargo
August 23rd, 2011
8:20 pm
Different player different response. Does anyone remember Nate catching a fly ball and throwing to 2nd a month ago and how he was ripped for not trying to throw the guy out at third? Bourn just does the exact same move and no one says a word.
brian
August 23rd, 2011
8:21 pm
nice job Minor. Keep it up
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2011
8:21 pm
Mixxo
“Bat Masterson
STFU chief……I took the last two nights off. Hear me?”
OUCH
MIBravesFan
August 23rd, 2011
8:21 pm
Nice job by Mike getting out of that.
Venice Jim
August 23rd, 2011
8:21 pm
Got home just in time to see Beachy escape – good job…
bravesgrl4lifee
August 23rd, 2011
8:21 pm
Once more, our pitchers pitch out of trouble. Starting to become a specialty.
Couch Tater
August 23rd, 2011
8:21 pm
Braveheart – When was the last LF that cut it? Klesko?
JC from DR!
August 23rd, 2011
8:21 pm
Nice comeback, Minor.
Jake W.
August 23rd, 2011
8:22 pm
Hanging on to Minor so huge now with Hanson’s injury. More major league ready than Teheran and should be over the just getting to the majors jitters.
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2011
8:22 pm
Mixxo
My Man, You didn’t have to do that to him? Bat M is one of the better Blog Vets on here…
David O'Brien
August 23rd, 2011
8:23 pm
Braves pitchers haven’t allowed a run in 27 innings
Brava
August 23rd, 2011
8:23 pm
“Everyone” is not ripping on Marteen, Tomahawkin.
Mixxo
August 23rd, 2011
8:23 pm
Tomahawkin -
They wanna dish it out…..I assume they can also “take it.”
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 23rd, 2011
8:24 pm
Rilo seems to be having a hard time laying off the low stuff. Of course, that’s what he’s getting a steady dose of.
Yeah. I have no doubt that he’ll come back around very soon…just hard to wait!
Bat Masterson
August 23rd, 2011
8:24 pm
I took the last two nights off. Hear me?” Mixxo
Well obviously hot then mixxo. I’ll have some more of that,thanks
Venice Jim
August 23rd, 2011
8:24 pm
Obviously not paying close attention yet…
make that Minor…
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 23rd, 2011
8:24 pm
brian great stop McCann – how about that D
HECK yeah!!
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 23rd, 2011
8:25 pm
POOEY!!!
bravesgrl4lifee
August 23rd, 2011
8:25 pm
I officially dislike Marlon Byrd
Dumbfound
August 23rd, 2011
8:25 pm
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2011
8:21 pm
Mixxo
“Bat Masterson
STFU chief……I took the last two nights off. Hear me?”
OUCH
Venice Jim
August 23rd, 2011
8:25 pm
Uggla’s worthless…
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2011
8:25 pm
Sit Down Byrd!
That was Such a fake Leap!
David O'Brien
August 23rd, 2011
8:25 pm
Uggla almost just hit another of those leadoff homers I referred to in today’s blog.
Brava
August 23rd, 2011
8:26 pm
Danny was practicing for #31.
Bat Masterson
August 23rd, 2011
8:26 pm
Not
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2011
8:26 pm
Boy I’d hate to be a Cubs Fan, But No Compassion from me here
I Hate Their Bandwagon/Obnoxious Fans that Filled Our Stadium up in 2003 and Then Clowned Up That Year after we lost to them in The Playoffs
They were Pretty Boy Flexin on us Back Then!
Efrim
August 23rd, 2011
8:26 pm
Couch Tater, thank you. Good read. Hope John gets a job, although I’d hate for the Braves to lose him. But that’s understandable, if he is that sought after as a candidate.
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2011
8:28 pm
This Cat is Looking Like Maddux with those backup Fastballs on Our LH hitters and they are not expecting it…
keylargo
August 23rd, 2011
8:29 pm
Got home just in time to see Beachy escape – good job VJ
Fell off the wagon, did you?
Peter
August 23rd, 2011
8:29 pm
Hi Freddie!
MIBravesFan
August 23rd, 2011
8:30 pm
Nice double by SKEEE!
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
August 23rd, 2011
8:30 pm
Freddie Freeman…
Yay, Eric!
Tomahawkin
August 23rd, 2011
8:30 pm
SKEEEEEEE
Nice!
Brava
August 23rd, 2011
8:30 pm
Hinske!!!!
Venice Jim
August 23rd, 2011
8:30 pm
Way to make us not miss Freddie too much…