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cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
7:45 pm
Tom-
Yeah, still not quite well. And no, it has nothing to do with drinking…
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October 27th, 2011
7:47 pm
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Lee in S GA
October 27th, 2011
7:48 pm
In April 1995, the Expos traded Grissom to the Atlanta Braves, in exchange for pitcher Esteban Yan and outfielders Roberto Kelly and Tony Tarasco.
Tom O'Hawke
October 27th, 2011
7:51 pm
And no, it has nothing to do with drinking…
I’m glad of that, LAdy. Otherwise, my prognosis would have been – more VJ and less wine.
I can see I would’ve only been half right.
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
7:53 pm
Tom-
More VJ, more wine. Or beer. Will test that theory on Saturday
cricket
October 27th, 2011
7:57 pm
Never thought it possible, but I may be softening towards TLR -
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/45069500/ns/sports-baseball/
“A lot of those (new) stats and tools, they’re helpful when you prepare,” La Russa said. “But they eliminate to a great degree the human element, which is a big part of every day that you play.
“Some of those stats about you don’t bunt … let me tell you something, (against) some of these (pitchers), you try to get three hits, and you’re never going to score. And the better teams you play — like in the playoffs — you’d better find a way to advance the runner.
“Handling the bullpen, I can remember that the concept that there wasn’t anything special about the ninth-inning pitcher. Well, the ninth is different. I don’t know of any team now who hasn’t gone back to the understanding that the ninth is different. (You have) your closer, and then you build around that.
“My opinion is that a lot of people — not just fans, but owners — gave (the Moneyball principles) way too much credibility as far as how you scout, how you develop, and then how you end up playing in the big leagues. It’s a nice tool, but that’s all it is. It’s not as important as the human characteristic you have to think about all the time.”
ncgary
October 27th, 2011
8:02 pm
without going back through the blog
hows nolie doing?
get well soon
Bat Masterson
October 27th, 2011
8:02 pm
http://tebowing.com/page/6
N8
October 27th, 2011
8:06 pm
“DOB – its a shame you cant fly your bike out there… – tiger297
“Already rented a Harley Heritage Softail for Saturday night/Sunday (they don’t play AFL games on Sundays). Gonna ride up to Prescott, Jerome and Sedona on Sunday.” DOB
Nice plan. But not as cool as a flying Harley would have been.
Tom O'Hawke
October 27th, 2011
8:07 pm
ncgary
He’s showing some improvement the last two days. If you want to ever check it out for yourself, just look at the wee, small hours of the overnight. Look for, Big Jake (his nephew). That’s when he has a little time to let us know.
N8
October 27th, 2011
8:10 pm
“Oh you have me intrigued now about what may happen in American Horror…but I’m not going to read any future spoilers I like being surprised about the twists and turns.” Kat
It’s only a “spoiler” if you haven’t watched the first 4 episodes. I started reading the article in my Entertainment Weekly magazine, and realized it was talking about stuff that happened in last night’s episode. So i stopped reading until I watched it. Those mags do a pretty good job of not giving much away. Or I should say the shows do a pretty good job about not giving them enough information to be able to give anything away.
They just simply addressed what question most people have about the show right now…. which is how long they can continue centering it around the family they are centering it around.
ncgary
October 27th, 2011
8:10 pm
thanks tom
Tom O'Hawke
October 27th, 2011
8:12 pm
Anytime, my friend. Hopefully, nolie will be able to report that himself, shortly.
McFann O O o Get Well Soon, Nolie!!
October 27th, 2011
8:12 pm
Thanks, DOB!
For the first of many times, I’m sure
No more times from me! Dang, I’ll remember!
MLB.com has the dates for the other stuff, but they refused to tell the GG and SS for some reason…so thanks!
Another Lou/Earl
October 27th, 2011
8:32 pm
I’m betting BravesFansince 80’s is Lou Vales. He pops up with a fictitious friend to back up what he says just like Lou did and he posted that stuff about Uggla.
jeffrey d
October 27th, 2011
8:34 pm
Wasn’t Lou a poor speller?
Kat
October 27th, 2011
8:37 pm
N8
8:10pm
They just simply addressed what question most people have about the show right now…. which is how long they can continue centering it around the family they are centering it around.
————–
I was just saying that to a friend of mine who also likes American Horror a lot. I mentioned to him how I was wondering if the creators could make it into a ‘long standing series’ if it was just centered around the house. It’ll be interesting to see.
Tom O'Hawke
October 27th, 2011
8:39 pm
I don’t care who you’re rooting for…that was one, pretty, DP!
Tom O'Hawke
October 27th, 2011
8:41 pm
Wasn’t Lou a poor speller? — jeffrey d
Only with some of his characters (purposely, I guess).
richbrave
October 27th, 2011
8:45 pm
FALL BALL
ARIZONA
SURPRISE SAGURROS
LF TODD CUNNINGHAM [.289 BA] 0-4, 1 RBI [11], 1 Outfield Assist [1]
Moe Berg
October 27th, 2011
8:45 pm
I just opened up my facebook page. And for some reason one of the advertisements on the right is for some company that has been stopping bedwetting since 1951. What about my profile makes it seem like this is an appropriate ad for me?
Soph
October 27th, 2011
8:45 pm
Feel better, cabalicious.
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
8:47 pm
and the bunt didn’t look that terrible either…
I actually think I have to pull for St. Louis tonight. Would say its all about nolie but my boss is at the game with his father (took off yesterday and today) has tickets for game 7 as well so if it goes to game 7 he won’t work tomorrow…
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
8:49 pm
Thanks Soph!
Soph
October 27th, 2011
8:50 pm
nolie’s my guy but I can’t cheer for St. Louis. No way, no how.
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
8:50 pm
Moe – I have a co-worker from India who said yesterday and today are a festival kinda like their christmas…called it festival of lights I think. He is going to bring me some food from it tomorrow (mostly sweets I think). What part of India did you live Kolkata or is it somewhere smaller outside?
Tom O'Hawke
October 27th, 2011
8:50 pm
Ah… according to some of the spam advertisements I receive, I’ve been terribly short-changed in life.
Soph
October 27th, 2011
8:51 pm
Diwali
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
8:51 pm
soph – its difficult but another day off from my boss would be worth it
jeffrey d
October 27th, 2011
8:52 pm
There was an Office episode about Diwali
Moe Berg
October 27th, 2011
8:53 pm
tiger–Yes, it is Diwali now. A very big festival. In West Bengal, where my wife is from the biggest festival there was a few weeks ago–Durga Puja. But Diwali is among the biggest Hindu festivals across regions. There are some big one’s in specific regions.
Our condo is in Kolkata. My in-laws live a few hours outside of the Kolkata in a university town. So we usually split our time between the two places.
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
8:55 pm
didn’t take advantage of that
Soph
October 27th, 2011
8:56 pm
I saw that one, jeffrey. It was really funny. Steve Carrell…priceless.
McFann O O o Get Well Soon, Nolie!!
October 27th, 2011
8:56 pm
Get well soon, cabravesfan!
Sorry, can’t add it to my moniker—that’s only for really severe stuff…
jeffrey d
October 27th, 2011
8:58 pm
Pam tried to reconnect with Jim too, but he got too drunk
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
8:58 pm
I’m just looking forward to the sweets…
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
9:00 pm
I will celebrate the holiday of just about anything if I get to eat sweets.
Tom O'Hawke
October 27th, 2011
9:00 pm
McFann
Relax. The LAdy is well enough to drink wine. When she’s not able to do that, then I’ll add it to MY moniker.
Soph
October 27th, 2011
9:01 pm
Tell me what he brings you, tiger.
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
9:02 pm
He asked if I was allergic to nuts so I figure it has them in it (then he asked if my family was – which just shows he has never gone to lunch with me)
Moe Berg
October 27th, 2011
9:03 pm
I am having to clean to get ready for the cleaning service to come tomorrow. Just seems wrong.
Bat Masterson
October 27th, 2011
9:03 pm
“I’m betting BravesFansince 80’s is Lou Vales.”
I called him out on that ealier and he got all huffy and left.
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
9:05 pm
sounded like chip carey there
Tom O'Hawke
October 27th, 2011
9:05 pm
I am having to clean to get ready for the cleaning service to come tomorrow. Just seems wrong.
I’ve cleaned up before leaving a motel room, Moe. Anal, aren’t we?
Moe Berg
October 27th, 2011
9:06 pm
Yep. Not sure when I got to be that way.
Efrim
October 27th, 2011
9:07 pm
Never thought it possible, but I may be softening towards TLR -
Never. Guy is a jackass. And the bullpen phone crud was just another reason to hate him. Oh yes, and him falling asleep at the wheel at a stop sign, drunk, is another reason not to like the guy.
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
9:08 pm
Moe – yeah that is just bassackwards
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
9:10 pm
Efrim – you and all your reasons – come on man I just don’t like the guy giving me reasons suck I like hating him just because
Efrim
October 27th, 2011
9:14 pm
Napoli. Hah! Angels/Reagins/Scoscia….
Can we trade with them?
Moe Berg
October 27th, 2011
9:14 pm
Hasn’t Holliday had a major postseason gaffe before? Or an error that kept his team out of the playoffs?
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
9:17 pm
owwww
Efrim
October 27th, 2011
9:19 pm
Wow. Cards throwing the game away….
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
9:19 pm
cant pull this guy in the 4th…gotta give him a chance to get to the dugout and get a shot between innings. his bat is too important
Mixxo
October 27th, 2011
9:19 pm
Wow! Some of you really DON’T have a life outside of AJC.
Cards’ wheels are coming off.
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
9:19 pm
Ankle rolls like that don’t always end up as bad as they look. I rolled mine like that playing volleyball…I distinctly remember the bone in the side of it hitting the ground. Didn’t even swell…
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
9:19 pm
b/c these guys arent suit wearing pansies joe buck
Mixxo
October 27th, 2011
9:19 pm
Sad, sad bunch some of you.
Efrim
October 27th, 2011
9:20 pm
Moe Berg, Dodgers series in 2008, I think. He dropped a fly ball to right field that cost them the game and series.
Mixxo
October 27th, 2011
9:21 pm
Holliday is NO OF’er.
Moe Berg
October 27th, 2011
9:22 pm
Efrim–Yep. I thought I remembered it. It is bold to have an outfield with both Holliday and Berkman. Have to have a really great defensive CF with them on the corners.
Efrim
October 27th, 2011
9:23 pm
Rangers have left quite a few ducks on the pond…
Tom O'Hawke
October 27th, 2011
9:25 pm
If I’m one of the ones playing a part in Mixxo’s depression, well then… YIPPEEEEE!!!!
Efrim
October 27th, 2011
9:26 pm
I still can’t really believe the Cardinals are in this position seven months removed from finding out Adam Wainwright was going to undergo Tommy John surgery.
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
9:28 pm
I just cannot get into this game…
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
9:31 pm
don’t they teach SS’s to lead with knees anymore or is that frowned upon?
Efrim
October 27th, 2011
9:31 pm
That was borderline interference by Holliday.
Tom O'Hawke
October 27th, 2011
9:31 pm
Why, cab? It’s been a good very good series, IMO.
Grizzled Veteran
October 27th, 2011
9:32 pm
AGon makes that play.
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
9:32 pm
if this guy didn’t have control issues I’d pitch out here
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
9:33 pm
Tom-
I agree, but I just can’t really get excited about it. Maybe it’s because I don’t like or hate either team or that they really don’t have a “LOOK AT ME” personality…don’t know.
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
9:34 pm
oh come on make mccarver look like and idiot
SoWeGa Fanatic
October 27th, 2011
9:35 pm
Swooping in for a peek at the blog. What’s wrong with Nolie, please.
Tom O'Hawke
October 27th, 2011
9:36 pm
You should have put a 12-pack (or two) on it, LAdy. It would have peaked your interest.
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
9:37 pm
SoWeGa Fanatic-
nolie’s dealing with some health concerns that have landed him in the hospital. Last update from his nephew Big Jake were positive- he seems to be improving.
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
9:38 pm
Tom-
I don’t bet on baseball. Too unpredictable. Besides, who would I put it on? I sorta want the Rangers to win, but don’t really care if the Cards do…
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
9:39 pm
Payroll and Pitching are overrated:
SInow Sports Illustrated
by SI_JonHeyman
Did You Know: 0 of the top 9 teams ranked by Opening Day payroll & 0 of the top 8 ranked by reg-season ERA won a postseason series.
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
9:40 pm
sample size?
Tom O'Hawke
October 27th, 2011
9:40 pm
SoWeGa Fanatic
This is the first report from his nephew, about 4 nights ago.
Nolie is in the hospital with several problems at once.
He is very resistant to insulin and to anti-biotics after so many treatments.
I think what seems to have happened was he had cellulitis again, and it turned to blood poisoning. which in turn aggravated his pancreas into another bout of pacreatitis(sp) and also caused another mild -at least so far-heart attack.
They are giving him a strong cocktail of anti-biotics because of his resistance and we need to see if it will cure the blood poisoning before it burns out his liver/kidneys.
Things seem to be looking a little better tonight.
That’s my limited understanding of the whole mess, though I might have gotten something wrong.
We’ve been getting a report from Big Jake each late-night. He is improving, but still in the hospital.
Efrim
October 27th, 2011
9:42 pm
Braves Top ten prospects from last year. Wow, was it loaded.
1. Julio Teheran, rhp
2. Freddie Freeman, 1b
3. Randall Delgado, rhp
4. Mike Minor, lhp
5. Craig Kimbrel, rhp
6. Matt Lipka, ss
7. Arodys Vizcaino, rhp
8. Brandon Beachy, rhp
9. Brett Oberholtzer, lhp
10. J.J. Hoover, rhp
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
9:43 pm
wow that is what 5 misplays in the last 2 innings?
TnBrian
October 27th, 2011
9:43 pm
The web, Freese. It’s part of a glove for a reason.
Moe Berg
October 27th, 2011
9:43 pm
Wow. This is a sloppy game.
Efrim
October 27th, 2011
9:44 pm
Just like that, 4-3. What a great World Series this has been.
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
9:44 pm
Also, I am drinking wine after taking some good cold medicine, so if I start posting things that don’t make any sense, it’s not my fault…
TnBrian
October 27th, 2011
9:44 pm
Don’t good teams always seem to make you pay for mistakes?
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
9:45 pm
What a great World Series this has been.
As Ken Rosenthal just tweeted, “This one isn’t the prettiest, but practically every game has been incredibly intense.”
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
9:45 pm
What a great World Series this has been.
As Ken Rosenthal just tweeted, “This one isn’t the prettiest, but practically every game has been incredibly intense.”
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
9:45 pm
Or if I start double posting things…
Moe Berg
October 27th, 2011
9:46 pm
Once for the cold medicine, and once for the wine.
McFann O O o Get Well Soon, Nolie!!
October 27th, 2011
9:47 pm
cabravesfan Also, I am drinking wine after taking some good cold medicine, so if I start posting things that don’t make any sense, it’s not my fault…
What’s your regular excuse…?
Efrim
October 27th, 2011
9:47 pm
yeah, cab, it still hasn’t beaten 2002…that’s the best World Series I’ve seen in a while.
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
9:48 pm
McFann-
This is why you need to drink. There is always an excuse…
TnBrian
October 27th, 2011
9:48 pm
Freese looks like Schafer
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
9:49 pm
There is also a dog laying on my foot
Tom O'Hawke
October 27th, 2011
9:50 pm
I think wine & cold medicine can be fun even in times of good health!
SoWeGa Fanatic
October 27th, 2011
9:50 pm
Cab and Tom, Thanks.
Nolie, I hope you don’t mind, I just prayed for you. Get well soon.
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
9:51 pm
Tom-
and this is the stuff that still has epheda in it. So it’s nice and strong…
tiger297
October 27th, 2011
9:51 pm
as much as they are harping on texas men left on base they have scored almost 1/2 of them…geeze
cabravesfan
October 27th, 2011
9:53 pm
well, ephedrine…
TnBrian
October 27th, 2011
9:53 pm
I actually agree with McCarver here. Texas should’ve gone for the kill, lift the pitcher for somebody who can actually hit.