Next for Braves: Philadelphia Phillies
Series preview: vs Phillies
When (TV): 7:10 p.m. Monday (SPSO); 7:10 p.m. Tuesday (SPSO); 7:10 p.m. Wednesday (SPSO).
Radio: 680, 93.7, 100.5
Probable starting pitchers:
Monday: Braves RH Randall Delgado (1-1, 2.70 ERA) vs. LH Cliff Lee (16-8, 2.38)
Tuesday: Braves RH Derek Lowe (9-16, 4.92) vs. RH Roy Oswalt (8-10, 3.86)
Wednesday: Braves RH Tim Hudson (16-10, 3.23 ERA) vs. TBA
About the Braves:
• Batting: After collecting 11 hits in Friday’s win over Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals, the Braves managed only 10 hits in two losses to the Nats to follow, while hitting .167. They’ve been shut out twice in four games, 4-0 to the Marlins on Wednesday and 3-0 to the Nats on Sunday. The Braves’ top four hitters in the order went 0-for-16 on Sunday. Brian McCann, who got the day off Sunday, is hitting .192 in September.
• Pitching: Delgado picked up his first major league win in his last outing against the Marlins, with five shutout innings in a 4-0 win on Tuesday. He has made six major league starts, and allowed one or fewer runs in four of the six. He has pitched only five innings in each of his past four starts, while throwing 90 or more pitches each time. This is his first start against the Phillies, and third against a playoff team from last year (Giants, Rangers). Rookies have accounted for 59.3 percent of the innings by Braves starters in September.
• Miscellaneous: The Braves will have to go through the Phillies in the final series of the season for the second straight year in order to make the playoffs. The Braves’ wild card lead is down to one game with three to play. The Braves are 6-9 against the Phillies this season: 3-6 at Citizens Bank Park and 3-3 at Turner Field.
About the Phillies:
• Batting: The Phillies’ offense broke out in a 9-4 win over the Mets on Sunday, which snapped an eight-game losing streak. Using their regular lineup for the first time since they clinched, each regular Phillies starter had at least one hit, and Hunter Pence hit a three-run homer. The Phillies had scored three or fewer runs 15 times in their previous 17 games. Ryan Howard went 3-for 7 in two games against the Mets, after returning from ankle injury.
• Pitching: This is Lee’s final tune-up for his Game 2 start in the Division Series. He lost his last start via 3-0 shutout against the Nats to snap a 7-0 winning streak dating back to July 30. The Phillies had won Lee’s previous nine starts, while he put up a 1.00 ERA. Lee is 1-2 in four starts against the Braves this season, despite a 3.29 ERA. He pitched a complete game shutout to beat them on Sept. 5, 9-0 at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies are expected to use their bullpen to cover Wednesday’s game, starting with either Kyle Kendrick or Vance Worley.
• Miscellaneous: The Phillies swept the Braves in three games the last time they faced each other Sept. 5-7 in Philadelphia. The Phillies are 1-9 since they clinched their fifth straight NL East championship. Their eight-game losing streak was the worst by any team that had clinched since the World Series began in 1903 according to STATS.
-Carroll Rogers
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146 comments Add your comment
evan
September 25th, 2011
6:14 pm
first – braves need to WIN – don’t worry about the Cards – just sweep the Phillies!
Mr. Enigma
September 25th, 2011
6:18 pm
I have no idea how the Braves can batter Strasburg but roll over for Wang and Detwiler. It’s unreal.
The Abs Man
September 25th, 2011
6:19 pm
evan: What world are you visiting from?
dawg4u
September 25th, 2011
6:22 pm
It makes my day to know that Derek Lowe is starting on Tuesday. We are trying to win right?
Metro Coach
September 25th, 2011
6:22 pm
Derek Lowe pitching=a virtual tie in the Wild Card race, need to take the other 2 games somehow. No point in even attempting to count Lowe’s start as a win.
The Abs Man
September 25th, 2011
6:24 pm
Carroll: Fredi canned, in your opinion, if Braves miss playoffs?
Thanks.
dawg4u
September 25th, 2011
6:35 pm
Would it not make sense to start a pitcher on Tuesday that the Phillies have never seen especially since they have lost eight of their last nine games. I was thinking maybe Teheran since the Phil’s know Lowe better than just about anybody. Come on Fredi – don’t let player loyalty blind you. Lowe has been awful this month!
the truth...
September 25th, 2011
6:36 pm
Fredi is the CHOKE in this situation…..
He has no clue how to manage a game when critical decistions of strategy are required. I am underwhelmed and would like nothing beter than for him to be fired. He is pathetic.
Skeezix
September 25th, 2011
6:36 pm
The last two losses have been on the Braves puny offense. The Phillies’ Lee tomorrow. The Braves are now on the verge of an epic collapse.
the truth...
September 25th, 2011
6:38 pm
Second to Fredi is Chipper…………
Run your mouth Chipper…then don’t show up for game day at the last two series on the road….
Pretty sorry example after your admonishing all the kids…..
Mikega1965
September 25th, 2011
6:41 pm
Fredi leaves an empty hole in what could have been a great season. Should have let Terry manage at least he had team hitting last year. Parrish should have already been gone. Not starting constanza has cost us plenty. We where winning games with him in there. Anyway hope we make it?
Nomobama
September 25th, 2011
6:47 pm
Was it over when the Germans b0mbed
Nomobama
September 25th, 2011
6:48 pm
Was it over when the Germans b0mbed Pearl Harbor? No! It aint over til we say it is…Go Braves!
rustynail
September 25th, 2011
6:49 pm
It would not matter if the Braves had Smotlz,Glavine, and Maddux pitching the next three games. If you can’t score runs you ain’t gonna win no matter who pitches against the Phillies. The Phillies just ain’t gonna roll over for the Braves,they gonna go all out to beat the Braves.
braves fan forever
September 25th, 2011
6:54 pm
Well Chipper I am a big fan of yours,but when you said we would take care of the phillies in the playoffs u must have meant next year and I would take odds against this team even reaching .500 with fredi g and larry P and D.lowe on it.The braves are a total embarrasment and really don’t deserve the playoffs if some miracale they make it.I will be pulling for the cardinals and yes I was I life long fan.It almost like they were paid money to take a dive.Bad News Bears 3.
RC in the ATL
September 25th, 2011
6:55 pm
The Truth,
I have no problem whatsoever with Chipper putting his family first.The thing I do have a problem with is him running his mouth instead of hitting. His little “we’re going to win today” comment the other night…should have been “They’re going to win,” because he sure hasn’t done much with his bat to contribute to the effort.
The fact the Braves have lost 6 of 9 to bottom feeders is concerning. The fact that they act like they don’t give a rats’ *** is alarming. Fredi Gonzales is no change from Bobby Cox. The loyalty…why is Lowe still starting?… Why does Larry Parrish still have a job? … Our late inning relievers are shot from overuse… It really is no change from the last few years.
I would just like to see a water cooler or two destroyed. But same old rhetoric.
braves fan forever
September 25th, 2011
6:55 pm
The best thing in this game was kris medlen.
Ron Hyatt
September 25th, 2011
7:04 pm
“I would just like to see a water cooler or two destroyed. But same old rhetoric.” All you people laughed at me when I sat down to play the piano. Or order in French. Or say all this stuff Last October, and again this March. I TOLD YOU SO.
Mets R Best
September 25th, 2011
7:06 pm
I tried to tell you guys your team was overated. The Phillies ceratinly don’t want to play the red hot Cards who have owned them this year, so they just might lay down for you. Lee won’t pitch past the 5th. So you may get to the playoffs yet.
Good grief Charlie Brown
September 25th, 2011
7:16 pm
Cliff Lee….Peggy Lee….Robert E Lee….doesn’t matter who pitches for Philly tomorrow, we won’t score any runs off of them.
and the fact that FG would actually start Lowe in the second game of what is now such a crucial series? utter disbelief.
the truth...
September 25th, 2011
7:20 pm
Fredi is the problem…………….bad decision after bad decision….
Sit Constanza….killed the offense….
Today pinch hit Conrad in the 8th (I think or was it the 9th?) leading off with Bourn up next. Why not bat Constanza to try and get something going…We needed baserunners, not a home run….
I’ll bet the Vegas odds are now leaning towards St. Louis……………smart money has to go with them…their peaking and we’ve been bailing for a month…..
Fredi and Chipper….and even McCann (should have sat himself down many times since his oblique)…..Ross was there today in the only two threats we had….top of the order couldn’t get them in….
I am disgusted with them….and especially FREDI….
Really?
September 25th, 2011
7:51 pm
Who cares? Really? I’ve followed the Braves faithfully since I arrived here in 1988. This year, I saw all or part of every game on TV and two at the Ted… until last Monday when I watched the Falcons and stopped watching the train wreck. Now I can watch the Falcon train wreck. It’s so depressing. At least there are the Hawks… oh wait, no they aren’t playing this year and lucky they aren’t as they are great disappointments as well. Maybe my college, GSU… oh wait, they haven’t won and got killed by Houston 56-0. Maybe I’ll take up a hobby, this sports thing isn’t going too well.. really!
LOB Braves
September 25th, 2011
7:53 pm
I cant stand these friggin Braves. I dont know who sux the most, McPopup, Sh*tward, Prado, Chipper, or Seabass. Oh I know, Fredi a.k.a. Bobby Cox Lite.
LOB Braves
September 25th, 2011
7:56 pm
Mets R Best. I think you are right about the Phillies laying down because they had rather the Cardinals not get in. Except that the stinking nohitting loser Braves will screw that up.
Brother John
September 25th, 2011
8:22 pm
No squeaking into the play-offs this year. Nice job, Frutti G.
kbrab
September 25th, 2011
8:41 pm
Where’s Chipper’s quote after this game? When is he going to step up as a leader and do something? He took an 0-fer today too.
Don
September 25th, 2011
9:01 pm
Somebody’s head (or heads) need to roll after this collapse is complete. This pathetic.
Mako
September 25th, 2011
9:02 pm
No comments from CHUMPER…..14 Million a year…I heard even Liberty Media wants a refund.
Rufio
September 25th, 2011
9:04 pm
Would you hate to be the guy with 60,000 2011-Braves Wild Card Series T Shirts in boxes waiting to be shipped to Turner Field???
I can see it now………They are 10 games up!!! No Way will they lose 65 % of the ball games in the last month of the season! I would have taken that risk.
The team is flat all the way around that is for sure. Where is Pascual Perez or Chief Knock-a-Homa when you need them ???
I was a supporter of Freddi Gonzalez when he was hired as manager. After watching this season……I am not so sure anymore. Bring in Jimmy Williams for the rest of the season!!
bulldogbubba
September 25th, 2011
9:06 pm
Looks like your traveling days are almost over Carroll.Hope you have a great off season!
Braves Suck
September 25th, 2011
9:06 pm
Next Up: Another ass whoopin, another series lost, and this time a shot at the playoffs flushed down the drain. Be proud everyone, this is OUR Atlanta Braves, This is OUR team. Whoopy f’n do.
bulldogbubba
September 25th, 2011
9:10 pm
How about starting Medlen on Tuesday?
Cecil
September 25th, 2011
9:16 pm
This just in!! Hooters just named Chipper their MAN of the year.
jim
September 25th, 2011
9:27 pm
The future — oth immediate and short-term do not look good. Like someone posted earlier, I’d rather be the Cardinals being 1-game down with 3 on the road at Houston, than the Braves — 1 game up with 3 to go against Philly (and a 21-year old kid and Lowe going the next 2 games) They could have Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz going, and it still wouldn’t matter if you can’t score.
Given the Braves payroll and the contracts to Chipper and Lowe for next year, I can’t see the team doing better than 3rd place (if lucky) The Nats won this series not because of Fredi or choking, but because they were the better team. They will have more money to spend this offseason, and they have more talent on the way in the near future. What position are the Braves better than the Nats next year with current rosters? 1B and CF are the only two I can see — I’ll take the young Espinosa over the older Uggla and Ramos with offense and defense combined is as good or better than Mac. Their starting pitching with Strasburg as a true ace looks as good or better than ours and the back of their pen can be just as nasty as ours.
RHR
September 25th, 2011
9:45 pm
Thanks for your hard work this season, DOB and Carroll. At least you two have been consistent. Enjoy the off season, know you won’t be off but you won’t be on the travel grind of the regular season. Hope y’all have something fun and relaxing planned.
jim
September 25th, 2011
9:56 pm
Good post RHR
DOB and Carroll, your work is much appreciated. Enjoy the time at home and we look forward to a lively offseason discussion.
Brave Fan
September 25th, 2011
10:07 pm
Playoffs start 3 games earlier than planned. Braves win 2 of 3 we keep playing. Lose 2 of 3 we’re done. Time to see what we are made of?
Rafael
September 25th, 2011
11:17 pm
Derek “Kawakami” Lowe is pitching Tuesday… a CERTAIN LOSS… enough said about Lowe (Otis’ son on the Andy Griffith Show).
If the Braves lose out on the Wildcard to the Cardinals, Fredi Gonzalez NEEDS to be fired due to a TOTAL LACK of leadership and motivation.
All you need to know about Fredi’s managing skills is you DON’T bring in a total bum like Christian Martinez in a CLOSE game. Martinez pitches in games as an innings eater in a blow-out game, long relief and mop-up. Now all of a sudden Fredi uses Martinez in a crucial situation. Fredi is way over his head in a MLB managing role.
Fredi Gonzalez, (childhood actor who portrayed Ricky Ricardo JR. on the I Love Lucy Show) needs to be dumped like a bad habit ala Flordia Marlins.
DON’T BOTHER benching Jason “BUST” Heyward now… Heyward SHOULD have been sent down to the minors mid-season to FIND his swing. Another “patented” Strikeout in the top of the ninth. Heyward still hasn’t grasped the notion of STANDING CLOSER TO THE PLATE!!!! Heyward is SCARED of the ball and is OVERMATCHED at the MLB level.
Genius Fredi will probably START “Matty” Diaz against Cliff Lee tommorrow night (you know Matt Diaz “rakes” lefthanders)…. NOT!!!!! Give me a break!!!!! Diaz is another WASHED UP BUM the Braves seem to like in their arsenal. Think about this fact… even in a CAREER year Matt Diaz is ONLY going to hit .250 with 7 homers. Great.
As I’ve said before, enjoy the LAST 3 games Michael Bourn will be in an Atlanta Braves uniform. Liberty CHEAPIA and Scott Boras DON’T play well together.
In closing, Derek Lowe is a WASHED UP DRUNKEN bum. THANK YOU Frank Wren (firefrankwren.com) for ADDING that 4th year at 15 million (2012). Wren’s NEVER heard of a team option or buyout clause. While Brian McCann spends off days in the batting cage, Derek “DUI” Lowe spends his time at the local pubs, bars, and taverns.
At least I WON’T have to watch the MLB playoffs because the Braves WON’T be in them. Go Cardinals.
Von Trapp
September 25th, 2011
11:20 pm
Vonder if das braves will even show up in Philly??
leftrecursion
September 25th, 2011
11:25 pm
I really like the idea of starting Medlen in Lowe’s spot, I meam how much worse could he be?
wahoo
September 25th, 2011
11:27 pm
well if they show up in philly they’ll be forfeiting games…
not sure that would be much different than what will probably happen though
Von Trapp
September 25th, 2011
11:35 pm
The more I see das Braves play, the more I see they vill be just as happy as clams if they make or don’t make ve playoffs…………………..Mgr has no fire in my reads
Tip O' the Cap
September 25th, 2011
11:56 pm
Gotta tip the cap to Charlie Brown above. I’ve been laughing so hard I’m having a hard time typing this…. ROFLMAO!!!!
Sad but true, and still funny!
JJ
September 26th, 2011
12:03 am
Man,talk about the players choking,this blog is choking bigtime.It ain’t over and if you are really “BRAVE FANS”,you would be talking positive,eventhough it looks bad.These guys have had a good summer and I believe we will find a way to get in PLAYOFFS.GO BRAVES Oh yeah,Fredi don’t bat and it is always hard to follow a “legend” and have Chipper constantly running his mouth as if he was MANAGER.Hey we only can play one game at a time and do your best.The Braves are the best and win or lose,GO BRAVES.
Sean
September 26th, 2011
1:14 am
It’s just the vocal minority, JJ. All these guys love to rag when we’re doing badly and cheer when we’re doing well.
Most Braves fans are still staying strong and believing. Just like Chipper and the team. Go Braves!
Rebel Brave
September 26th, 2011
1:18 am
I’m trying to stay positive here but we are going against the Phillies and the Cards are going against the Astros? Not even funny! We have the Rookie going in the first game, Lowe (say no more) in the second then we would have to waste Hudson in the finale instead of saving him for Game 1 of the Division series. Not a pretty picture!
Sean
September 26th, 2011
1:28 am
It’s not a pretty picture, I’ll say that, but it’s going to be some great baseball, win or lose. These guys will fight hard, and I can’t wait to see it. Their entire season comes down to this–don’t think they’ll let this one pass them by. I’m heading to the game Wednesday night, possibly a crucial night. I can’t wait.
I mean c’mon, even the Orioles beat the Yankees sometimes. Houston takes 2 of 3 from the Cards? Braves take 2 of 3 from the Phils? Who knows. Baseball is that kind of game. Sit back and enjoy the show–that’s why they call it The Show, right?
the truth...
September 26th, 2011
2:38 am
Great baseball Sean?
Who are you kidding? You must know zero about baseball if you saw “good baseball” today… our hitting has been anything but “good baseball”…..it has been attrocious all year. If we had some hitting this year we would have clinched the wild card two weeks ago and be figthting the Philies these last three games for the Penant not losing the Wild card.
And BTW I’ve been a Braves fan since 1956 when they were in Milwaukee, so don’t give me any of that junk about being a fair weather fan….
Fredi really is a poor situational manager, he just doesn ‘t get it.
brave braverson
September 26th, 2011
2:55 am
its been painful to watch. and will be even more painful the next 3 days. basically we need to win tomorrow and wednesday. tuesday is hopeless. the stros will probably take 1 from the cards. we just need to take the first and last from philly. a loss tomorrow will be actual grounds for giving up. cmon you stupid offense.
brave braverson
September 26th, 2011
2:56 am
and what the hell was bourne swinging on a 3-1 with bases loaded for? and chipper on first pitch? its like they dont think
Dammed Philly Yankee
September 26th, 2011
3:27 am
Rustynail…..
Interesting that you mentioned Smoltz, Glavine and Maddux against the current
Phillies pitchers. Forget the three games this week and try to imagine if the Braves
and Phillies make it to the NL Championship with them (plus Avery) going against
Halladay, Lee, Hamels and either Oswalt or Worley! Talk about a pitching series for
the ages! We can dream anyway……Speaking from Philly, I’m more concerned about
Cholly screwing things up. All his talk about having our regular line up back, but what good
is that if Rollins, Utley and Polly keep going ‘O-for’ game after game! And Howard swinging for the fences on every pitch, plus him never seeing a pitch outside and in the dirt he didn’t like! Anyway, with all the bitch-in I’m seeing here about Fredi keep in mind that we haveto suffer with Cholly playing his favorites no matter how bad they’re going…..
Dammed Philly Yankee…..
clay
September 26th, 2011
4:58 am
We have hit Lee very well in his career. People you can’t give up. We are still in the lead.
Stinger2
September 26th, 2011
5:22 am
Sad but not unexpected.
Bill M.
September 26th, 2011
6:22 am
Alot of people are blaming Fredi G. He’s made some mistakes but he can’t swing the bat for the Braves. The #1 problem for the Braves is offense. Constanza is not the answer, he had a few good games. Why do think he has stayed in minors so long??? Chipper please retire, give Lowe away, trade Prado and McCann and one of Hanson or JJ. I believe McCann’s weight is a problem. He’s bigger than start of season. He’s doesn’t call a good game. Let’s start over with new ownership and players. Bring in some new coaches. These Braves teams, including the ones managed by Bobby Cox seem lifeless. They need a manager that has a little life and can get the best out of his players.
RGP
September 26th, 2011
7:36 am
Send Lowe to wherever Kawakami is at !!!!
poor person
September 26th, 2011
8:02 am
bring in a new manager and get some pitching these kids are 2 years away
Michael M.
September 26th, 2011
8:30 am
Braves probably get beat these last 3 games, expect the worst and hope for the best…..only way to look at these Atlanta Teams and thats a fact ! Cheers !
philly billy
September 26th, 2011
8:46 am
I think that the Braves have a good chance of winning 2 of 3 against the Phils as Charlie doesn’t seem to care about the games ,but he is managing for the playoffs now.I doubt the starters will pitch for more than seventy pitches in any game now.The bull pen needs tuning and is scarey right now.I wish you good luck,if your team doesn’t make it, it will be because of the false bravado of Chipper and friends.Stating they would beat the Phils in the playoffs seems remote now,but I would like to play the Braves to see what happens.
philly billy
September 26th, 2011
8:49 am
Hey where is that guy Dowshower I miss his homer remarks is he hidding.I would like to see his college record as a pitcher.Can anyone provide us with his credentials or is he fibbin.
Big Wally
September 26th, 2011
8:56 am
Braves = Chokers. Sunday afternoon, when they get eliminated. Fire Wren, fire Fredi, fire Parrish, fire Mcdowell, fire Pendelton………………..
phil
September 26th, 2011
9:07 am
Fire all bloggers!
Dontavius Supremo
September 26th, 2011
9:08 am
It ain’t over ’til its over? Well, it’s over. Let us turn our thoughts to football…..
old head bravo fan
September 26th, 2011
9:13 am
go to Philly.com and see what they say about this series,sounds like they may not be all that interested in playing St. Louis and may be using thier pitchers sparingly.Braves may get lucky if they can score some runs Please somebody put tape on Chippers big mouth and don’t let him piss off the Phillies with a locker room clipping of his b…s..t predictions…go away old man and thanks for the memories but know when to say when.
63 year Braves fan
September 26th, 2011
9:17 am
Braves just signed Norton & Corky Miller to strengthen the offense.
McOut
September 26th, 2011
9:18 am
Fredi is due some criticism about the way he and McDowell have handled the pitching staff, but the mystery is, how do previously successful ML hitters like McCann, Jones, Prado and Uggla completely forget how to hit a baseball? The adage about insanity shows up on these blogs with regularity. How many games does Lowe have to lose before Fredi and Wren realize that there is a problem?
Dr. Phil
September 26th, 2011
9:20 am
There is no question that the Phillies would prefer to play the Braves in the post season as opposed to the Cardinals, but what makes anyone think the Braves would get past the Brewers?
63 year Braves fan
September 26th, 2011
9:21 am
I hope the new Braves manager for 2012 doesn’t wear a hat.
Von Trapp
September 26th, 2011
9:23 am
Anybody’s guess as to which Braves team vill show in Philly?? !confusion
PeteInPhilly
September 26th, 2011
9:24 am
Philly is coming to town looking to win the series. The 1-8 record we’ve posted since clinching is regretful, but understandable. All eight losses had us putting in our callups and resting a lot of the regulars. (Our AAA team was in the playoffs and weren’t eliminated until the night we clinched.) Our lone win came yesterday and had the playoff lineup.
The real challenge is – no big revelation here – how much the Braves want it and can get it. The Phillies want to go into the playoffs with our hitting coming to life (at bats for our regulars) and our pitchers lined up and rested, but not rusty. (That’s why Hamels will only pitch from the pen on the last game; he and Oswalt need to change places in the rotation for the playoffs.)
Put no faith or hope on who the Phillies want to face in the playoffs and adjusting their play against Atlanta. We’ve always had the attitude of “win the series”, which has taken us pretty far this year. Division rivalries aside, we don’t much care who we play; it’s “win the series”. (Our 8 game skid – including the only two sweeps against us this year – is the exception. “Rest the guys” was the main focus there.)
Atlanta’s best hope is to rely on themselves, not care about St. Louis, and concentrate on winning tonight. Only after tonight’s game – win or lose – should they worry about tomorrow night’s game. I think the Phillies will PROBABLY win two of three, and have a decent chance to sweep. But I also think that the Braves have a POSSIBILITY of winning two of three and a slim chance to sweep.
I’m looking forward to the last series of the regular season!
SOB
September 26th, 2011
9:32 am
Same.Old.Braves……different season. Leave to them to have a collapse within a collapse. They get the 3 game lead following Friday’s matchup…and still figure out a way to put themselves in the worst possible situation…i.e. we get the Phils who are pissed following 8 game skid and need to heat up for postseason and will be trotting out all starters, while Cards get the lAstros,, perfect….i.e. the perfect collapse. The Boobs will likely end up tied and lose the 1 game playoff in St. Louis…and instead of quietly choking their way off the field in front of their fans…. will get to experience yet another team celebrate like they won the World Series when St. Louis goes nuts… so, there is something to be said about consistency. They don’t make the playoffs, but get to lose like they were in the playoffs….LOL…. what a waste.
old head bravo fan
September 26th, 2011
9:32 am
well said pete…but read your own papers..sounds like we got a fair chance if we can score a few runs
Mcnuggets Sandwich
September 26th, 2011
9:33 am
After Costanza sat the offense fell apart
SERENITY NOW!!!!!!!!!
old head bravo fan
September 26th, 2011
9:36 am
Chipper..you are like a beautifulo sunset..we enjoyed you but as the sun sets so has your skills, set gently and with style like the sun and thanks for all the great moments.The game is telling you it is over.
SOB
September 26th, 2011
9:38 am
..and for all the Chipper Big Mouth Bubba Fans, who can’t wait for the next episode of ChokeCommander, looks like Chipper will be able to get started on the filming early… as planned.
v
September 26th, 2011
9:42 am
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Poor poor braves
September 26th, 2011
9:44 am
All the Coaches have stunk it up. Time to clean house but Wren dont have the b*ll to do it.
PeteInPhilly
September 26th, 2011
9:45 am
@ Old Head Bravo Fan: *shrug* You’re right about the Philly papers. But I’m pretty sure Charley and the team don’t read the papers a whole bunch. And if the team really did prefer to face one team over another, it’s not going to affect the desire to win. Sure; if by winning our last three games we’d get the “lowly” Braves in the playoffs rather than the “mighty” Cards, then we’d try to win our last three games.
We’re at the point where it’s probably more important to enter the post season with momentum than it is to try to affect who we’re going to play in the first or second round by selective losing. We’ve already done that by resting our starting lineup and resting/setting up or pitching rotation; and lost eight games to do it. Now it’s time to kick start the offense, which began yesterday against the Mets and will continue in Atlanta.
Ultimately, of course, and I’m sure both you and I can agree it’s for the best, what finally DOES happen will be settled on the field, when our respective managers run out their lineups and we play ball for one final series in September.
ken bell
September 26th, 2011
9:49 am
derek lowe is a has been and very close to a never was!!enough is enough give him his release give the ball to anyone but him!!
Varney
September 26th, 2011
9:49 am
Hey Vern…. What’s up with all these so-called fair-weather fans who aren’t supporting my Braves?They’re probably the same bunch who want to see Richt get fired and want to see a great manager like Fredi get fired. C’mon now ,,, let’s get behind this bunch and show some fire…c’mon,,,, Chipper and ain’t gonna let us down ,,,, c’mon ,,, don’t listen to SOB or AB Nation and those guys with all their negative smart@ss comments ,,, they don’t no nothin’.
Big Mac with Fries
September 26th, 2011
9:53 am
Tell them to supersize it next time you’re at the drive thru….why sell yourself short Brian.
Varney
September 26th, 2011
9:54 am
Ya know what I mean?
SOB
September 26th, 2011
10:06 am
Take it easy on me Varney ,,,, I just get so darn frustrated,, so I come on here to vent.
Varney
September 26th, 2011
10:24 am
No worries SOB ,,remember it was the great Karl Young that said “Even ze happy life cannot be without ze measure of darkness, and ze word happy would lose itz meaning if it zwere not balanced by ze sadness. It is far better take things as zey come along with patience and equanimity when watching ze Braves”
what of it?
September 26th, 2011
10:26 am
please tell me we’re not actually trotting out lowe and his bloated corpse of an ERA tomorrow
SOB
September 26th, 2011
10:30 am
I feel better already …ahhhh …. let’s go get those Phillies darn it.
old head bravo fan
September 26th, 2011
10:36 am
Hi pete bet you a georga peach(in season) against a cheese steak that cagey old Charlie will get just enough work on his regulars to keep them sharp,but not give full priority to the final scores . you got a hnell of a team when your guys need to.Good luck ..after these next three games that is..I like onions.
old head bravo fan
September 26th, 2011
10:40 am
BY the way philly billy we are kinda tired of Dowshaur also…blah….blah…..blah.
Von Trapp
September 26th, 2011
10:41 am
If das Braves win, it vill be Mr.Uggla and Mr.Jones veading us over the champion Phillies. Vat is all. Good luck to das sleepy braves tonight.
AB*Nation
September 26th, 2011
10:47 am
Hey Hunter Niedermeyer ,, got my bucket of ProV1x’s and look forward to seeing you at the game tonight. So, shake off that knee ailment and get that chrome helmet polished ,,, because you can’t talk to our pledges like that ,,, only we can talk to our pledges like that.
Philly Billy
September 26th, 2011
10:47 am
On day one I circle this series as the best thing in baseball this season, thought this would be for all the marbles. It is but for different reasons.I hope these games are played out with respect for the game. i want to win them all,but I want the best chance in the playoffs,glad I’m not Charlie…wow what a tight rope..Good luck.
GhostofRowesdower
September 26th, 2011
10:51 am
@old head bravo fan ….oh, you’re getting onions … a truckload of rotten stinking onions known as the Braves bats. First delivery is tonight.
Old Dawg Fan
September 26th, 2011
10:57 am
Braves Lose! Braves Lose! Braves Lose!
Taste E. Cake
September 26th, 2011
10:58 am
If the Cards take two from the Astros series and Braves salvage 1 against the Phils, Who do you start in St. Louis for the tie breaker?
billmaier
September 26th, 2011
10:58 am
hopefully the team can start hitting and win despite a poor job of manging– why not bunt on your own–even if the mgr is not calling for it? lord know charlie will outmange fredi half asleep so maybe the talent can rise above the manging
GLAD FOOTBALL IS HERE
September 26th, 2011
10:58 am
It would serve these bums right if no one showed up for the next 3 games. They are tTHE CHAMPIONS OF CHOKE
SOB
September 26th, 2011
11:01 am
Philly Billy ..Fredi’s witch hunt will end with a tight rope.
SOB
September 26th, 2011
11:02 am
..or a bonfire ..take your pick.
AB*Nation
September 26th, 2011
11:03 am
@Taste e cake ….that would be Pedro Bourbon.
b
September 26th, 2011
11:04 am
DOB, why won’t you address the Constanza situation and his benching a month ago.
IMO, that benching was the turning point.
Philly Billy
September 26th, 2011
11:09 am
hey, sob you guys sound like we use to. o happy days.