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Bat Masterson
January 18th, 2012
8:23 pm
So… reading the Moylan article…. basically everything Wren has said up to this point was, well, pointless. They have not upgraded the outfield defense. Heyward is absolutely guaranteed a starting position. _ 10Paul
My bet all along was that this years starting eight would be the same as last years. So now,sans Alex,it seems it will be. I said at the time that stuff about Heyward was pure BS. Suits me fine.
I thought at the time Wren was saying to much.
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
8:31 pm
It’s freezing in here…
Bat Masterson
January 18th, 2012
8:34 pm
As flange said and I alluded to….
You can not come out and send out a letter like JS did and sit on your hands and do nothing….
_P-Town Brave© Its Clobberin’ Time!™
Of course you can, people do that kind of thing all the time. Then tell themselves maybe I should not have done that, take a vacation and forget about it, most everyone else will forget about it, too.
George
January 18th, 2012
8:36 pm
Bat Masterson
January 18th, 2012
8:23 pm
So… reading the Moylan article…. basically everything Wren has said up to this point was, well, pointless. They have not upgraded the outfield defense. Heyward is absolutely guaranteed a starting position. _ 10Paul
My bet all along was that this years starting eight would be the same as last years. So now,sans Alex,it seems it will be. I said at the time that stuff about Heyward was pure BS. Suits me fine.
I thought at the time Wren was saying to much.
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I am not surprised that we did not upgrade the outfield, but even if we do not get much production from our RFder I think we will be ok with the outfield. What does worry me is the SS position, sure wish we would not have to depend on a rookie to carry the load. I hope [but do not count on] PASTORNICKY being anougher R FURCAL able to step right into starting role.
Bat Masterson
January 18th, 2012
8:40 pm
George _
Look for good things from Heyward this season.
Moe Berg
January 18th, 2012
8:41 pm
Not speaking to the politics–just a funny photo of Hillary and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, in case it has not yet been shared.
Kat
January 18th, 2012
8:45 pm
cab if it’s not colder than 9° (tonight’s temp where I am) than no whining lol.Though I’m sure there’s colder places than 9 too haha.
nolie
January 18th, 2012
8:46 pm
if most of the guys hit somewhere near their career averages, a light hitting SS in the 8th slot will be acceptable
Bat Masterson
January 18th, 2012
8:47 pm
Funny pic,Moe.
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
8:48 pm
Kat-
For here, it’s cold.
Bat Masterson
January 18th, 2012
8:53 pm
It was nice today, mid 60s, 38 tonight. Mid 60s tomorrow, mid 70s Friday-Sunday, with some rain.
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
8:54 pm
There is an 80% chance of rain on Saturday…when I am going to be spending the vast majority of the day outdoors…
Sopheee
January 18th, 2012
9:04 pm
Hope you had a nice birthday, Bat.
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
9:05 pm
Ah, that’s right! Happy Birthday Bat!
Sopheee
January 18th, 2012
9:07 pm
I forgot to yay for the Moylan signing yesterday so YAY!
Sopheee
January 18th, 2012
9:07 pm
Retain Marteeeeeen.
Sopheee
January 18th, 2012
9:08 pm
Free brick walls next month in honor of P & C report day. Only if I like you though.
Bat Masterson
January 18th, 2012
9:09 pm
Thanks Soph& cab. I went to S W Georgia and back today, nice day for a drive and a good result, so yeah a happy Birthday.
Sopheee
January 18th, 2012
9:12 pm
I like the new alt home unis. Clean look.
nolie
January 18th, 2012
9:19 pm
Happy Birthday Bat, and many happy returns.
tiger297
January 18th, 2012
9:22 pm
whatup folks…
Bat Masterson
January 18th, 2012
9:23 pm
Thanks, nolie.
Efrim
January 18th, 2012
9:23 pm
karlravechespn karl ravech
Darvish done where does Oswalt go? Boston, Texas, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Washington, Arizona? Mulling 5 offers over the weekend
Huh? Atlanta did not offer Roy Oswalt a contract. Puh-leeze.
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
January 18th, 2012
9:26 pm
Happy B-Day Bat!
And This Is Coming from The GodFather!
Play on Playa!
Bat Masterson
January 18th, 2012
9:29 pm
Thanks, Tomahawkin. I will
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
9:29 pm
I suppose I shouldn’t get annoyed when people on the east coast tweet about TV shows, but it does drive me crazy when they overshare reality show things when I have not watched the show yet…
tiger297
January 18th, 2012
9:30 pm
oh come on who cares about reality shows?
nolie
January 18th, 2012
9:32 pm
Reality Shows?? Only maroons like Murph watch Reality Shows
tiger297
January 18th, 2012
9:33 pm
happy birthday bat…
ChattTownBrian (CTB)
January 18th, 2012
9:33 pm
Those uniform’s are pretty bad ass. I will say though that if they ever atted on going with those for every home game that I’d miss the tomahawk. Love them though.
Efrim, imagine though if we did sign Oswalt and how this blog would react.
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
9:33 pm
Awards shows, things like American Idol…I care. I don’t watch many reality shows, but there are a few that I enjoy
Bat Masterson
January 18th, 2012
9:35 pm
Thanks, tiger
ChattTownBrian (CTB)
January 18th, 2012
9:38 pm
UGH! My thyroid meds aren’t working so great aymore so my doc is putting me on another type to go with the one I’m already taking. Ya never know how these things make you react and I for one am not looking forward to this.
Sorry, just a little belly aching.
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
January 18th, 2012
9:38 pm
tiger297
“oh come on who cares about reality shows?”
Co-Sign! Shows Like American Idiot (Idol), The Bachelor, Real Bhtches (Housewives) of Atlanta, Baseball Wives, etc is the reason I don’t Watch TV…
Bravefaninok
January 18th, 2012
9:39 pm
Efrim
January 18th, 2012
9:23 pm
karlravechespn karl ravech
Darvish done where does Oswalt go? Boston, Texas, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Washington, Arizona? Mulling 5 offers over the weekend
Huh? Atlanta did not offer Roy Oswalt a contract. Puh-leeze.
.152 .192 .167 .359
And he has played LF…..at least an inning or 2!!!!
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
9:44 pm
I can see how you wouldn’t like some of those shows (I can’t stand them either) but how does American Idol get lumped in with The Bachelor and Baseball Wives? Not even close to the same kind of show…
nolie
January 18th, 2012
9:47 pm
American Idol? BAH HUMBUG!! Total Dreck
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
9:47 pm
To each his (or her) own, I guess…
nolie
January 18th, 2012
9:48 pm
the MOST OVERRATED tv show that EVER existed!!!!
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
9:50 pm
Ok, I get it. You don’t like the show. Nobody said you had to…
Sopheee
January 18th, 2012
10:01 pm
cab, did you get any new Wii games?
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
10:04 pm
Sopheee-
We got a couple of the multi-game packs, one with the system and one that VJ bought, his sister sent us Trivial Pursuit, Super Mario Bros. (which also came with the system), and a game that came with the shooter control that VJ’s daughter gave us
Sopheee
January 18th, 2012
10:07 pm
I got Wii’d out for a good year or so but I’m learning to appreciate it again.
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
10:08 pm
I’m loving it
Sopheee
January 18th, 2012
10:09 pm
Bless Zaza. Good grief he’s uncoordinated at times.
Coach (2012 Fredi's beisbol fandango)
January 18th, 2012
10:09 pm
American oogle, TV for the mindless masses.
Sopheee
January 18th, 2012
10:10 pm
I’ve been hooked to Wii Party and Wii Fit lately. Nobody will play Just Dance with me and I feel like a fool dancing by myself.
McFann O O o
January 18th, 2012
10:15 pm
Sopheee Free brick walls next month in honor of P & C report day. Only if I like you though.
Yay!!
Happy BDay, Bat!
Sopheee
January 18th, 2012
10:18 pm
McFann, looks like you may need more than one considering all the Mac “funnies”.
Bat Masterson
January 18th, 2012
10:22 pm
Thank you, McFann
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
10:39 pm
Where’d everyone go?
Bat Masterson
January 18th, 2012
10:45 pm
“I tripped and fell into a lifeboat. That is how I found myself there” _ Captain Idiot
McFann O O o
January 18th, 2012
10:47 pm
Sopheee—
Yes…I go through those bricks fast with all my fist-poundings while—ahem…”laughing” at the jokes…
You’re welcome, Bat! Glad I popped in and didn’t miss it…
cabravesfan Where’d everyone go?
About to go to bed…but I was knitting a donut…
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
January 18th, 2012
10:48 pm
Has Anyone Noticed That The Chicks on Baseball Wives were Married to Guys linked to the PED era or Just Dated Dumb Dudes (The Chick who Dated Nyger Morgan)???
Anna Benson OMFG What A Btch! Women Like Her gives Men a Reminder to Come Strapped (Always Use a Con-dom) She Is a Total witch…I know she had a Field Day In That NY Mess Clubhouse back then as well as the Pirates Clubhouse in the late 90’s
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
10:50 pm
I thought you didn’t watch TV, Tomahawkin…
McFann-
Knitting a donut? Sounds…unappetizing. Good night!
McFann O O o
January 18th, 2012
10:52 pm
cabravesfan—
Oh, it’ll be adorable when I’m done with it!
And talk about your low-cal… 
OK, night, all! Resolution to go to bed earlier in the off-season hasn’t been working out too well so far…
tiger297
January 18th, 2012
10:54 pm
oh goodie the oven won’t work…damn this home ownership thing
Jerry
January 18th, 2012
10:55 pm
I don’t think the brass is so much worried about Pastornicky hitting as they are about his defensive skills imo. Could be wrong though.
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
10:55 pm
Housekeeping’s over, let the games begin.
Jerry
January 18th, 2012
10:56 pm
…and happy birthday Mr. Masterson!
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
10:57 pm
tiger-
Certainly one of the advantages of renting- when the microwave broke, we got a new one the next day…when the toilet broke, we got a new one the next day…when the front door lock broke, we got a new one…and we didn’t have to pay a dime. (not that I would not love to own my own home, but it is nice to have someone else take care of your problems
)
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
January 18th, 2012
10:57 pm
WOW, I had No Idea, That The Glavinator faced Barroid Bonds 120 Times…?
D.O.B. Do you ever see Glavine when he Goes To the TED to Commentate games?
If So? Does he catch the Blog?
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
January 18th, 2012
10:58 pm
S/O To Jerry!
I haven’t seen you on here in a Gripp!
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:01 pm
WINTER BALL
AUSTRALIA
PERTH HEAT
C MATT KENNELLY [.284 BA] 2-4, 1 RBI [26].
VENEZUELA
ZULIA EAGLES [.234 BA] 0-3, 1 BB, 1 SO.
tiger297
January 18th, 2012
11:02 pm
its something I always knew/said before I bought a house..
Backwoods Lee
January 18th, 2012
11:02 pm
cabravesfan…by-the-way thumbs up to the 9-ERS and listening to Cat Stevens….
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
January 18th, 2012
11:03 pm
cabravesfan
“I thought you didn’t watch TV, Tomahawkin…”
I Don’t, but My Curious Azz Made the Mistake of watching 2 Episodes of Baseball Wives, to check out the Chicks and get 411 on the Money they made off of Marrying Rich Athletes…
Not To Mention I had to watch Beavis And Butthead when it came back…The Show mostly sucked, especially the Jersey Slore Crap they showed on there and The Music Videos they Showed on there were Garbage like Most Rap and Pop Music Now
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:04 pm
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
10:57 pm
tiger-
Certainly one of the advantages of renting- when the microwave broke, we got a new one the next day…when the toilet broke, we got a new one the next day…when the front door lock broke, we got a new one…and we didn’t have to pay a dime. (not that I would not love to own my own home, but it is nice to have someone else take care of your problems )
Also nice to have a landlord ready and willing to perform such services. Many will not, whether called for by contract or otherwise.
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:07 pm
Breaking news for the west-coast contingent………GIANTS have this one in hand, and will win the SUPER BOWL as well. Sorry guys, mail it in. No need for the formality of playing.
Jerry
January 18th, 2012
11:08 pm
It’s the off season Thawkin. Not much to talk about that hasn’t been beaten to death already, from a baseball standpoint anyway. Especially with Wren’s lack of movement. Not saying that’s a bad thing, just that it’s boring as hell with no news.
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:08 pm
Heh!
tiger297
January 18th, 2012
11:09 pm
but this is a relatively easy fix
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:14 pm
JERRY:
Hand WREN some tissue. Let’s get a movement.
LOWE’s gone along with 5 mill of his salary, PASTORNICKY’s on deck, CONRAD’s a ghost in a BRAVES uni, and WILSON’s on the bench, BOBBY FISH is in the house, all arb-eligibles signerd, sealed and delivered, lot’s of comings and goings on the 40-man and in the minors, DAN NELSON’s back, signed to a minors deal. The man’s been busy, just not making headlines.
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:17 pm
Hey T-HAWKIN’ goin’ up to SID LANIER’s come spring?
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:18 pm
Backwoods Lee
January 18th, 2012
11:02 pm
cabravesfan…by-the-way thumbs up to the 9-ERS and listening to Cat Stevens….
TEASER and the FIRECAT……..
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:20 pm
closet material
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:20 pm
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MIBravesFan
January 18th, 2012
11:21 pm
Happy birthday, Bat!
Jerry
January 18th, 2012
11:21 pm
Maybe I should have chosen my words more wisely rich. You are right, unfortunately I’m not interested in minor moves. I need those headlines to give me hope that we won’t just fall flat on our butts again.
Tom O'Hawke
January 18th, 2012
11:21 pm
…when the toilet broke, we got a new one the next day. — cabravesfan
You peaked my curiosity. How the hell does one (or two) break a freakin’ toilet?
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:21 pm
O.K. got the blog to myself for awhile.
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
11:22 pm
Backwoods Lee-
Big thumbs up for my Niners. Reminds me of the teams of my youth
As for Cat Stevens- he is just one of many that I love on the somewhat eccentric list of music that I listen to. You should see my iPod
richbrave-
Our landlord is fantastic. He’s efficient and friendly. And very understanding when it comes to paying the rent on time. He pretty much does all of the maintenance on the apartments himself- from painting to installing to cleaning. Everything except the major plumbing…
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:22 pm
JERRY:
Too bad, too sad.
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
11:23 pm
Tom-
Normally I would not share without asking, but seeing as he is not here, well, let’s just say someone dropped something into the toilet that should not have been dropped down the toilet…
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:24 pm
richbrave-
Our landlord is fantastic. He’s efficient and friendly. And very understanding when it comes to paying the rent on time. He pretty much does all of the maintenance on the apartments himself- from painting to installing to cleaning. Everything except the major plumbing…
Having been a landlord off and on for thirty years, I know the average joe better do those chores himself or face a ton of red ink on the balance sheet.
Tom O'Hawke
January 18th, 2012
11:25 pm
What, LAdy, a bowling ball?
cabravesfan
January 18th, 2012
11:26 pm
Tom-
Not quite. I think it was a pen… (don’t ask)
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:34 pm
You know all kidding aside, like JERRY, I’m a bit quesy over this upcoming spring training unlike last season when I was quite ebullient in regard to our pending prospects. PASTORNICKY really hasn’r shown me enough at this point to believe in his superior abilities and at his age for me to feel comfortable with him being installed in the starting line-up. But does FRANK listen to me? No-o-o-o, he just listens to those quack BRAVES scouts and management personnel saying the PASTOR’s the real deal, and ready to take on the load at SS. Well, we’ll just see about that won’t we?
And as for LF, fa’ gid’ da’ boud dit!!
tiger297
January 18th, 2012
11:34 pm
its interesting to me how some things trigger thoughts about the fraility of life and make me worry about my children…
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:36 pm
TOM O”:
Happy tunes to you until we meet again……..
Couch Tater
January 18th, 2012
11:41 pm
Rockies sign 49 y/o Jamie Moyer to a minor league deal.
Stock tip: Icy Hot and Motrin look promising for the 1st and 2nd quarter.
Tom O'Hawke
January 18th, 2012
11:43 pm
Hi, richbrave. Check out my latest ‘discovery’ of 35 year old bands.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3oTJuvF5Pw
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:44 pm
tiger 297:
This afternoon my five year old granddaughter was estatically jumping up and down recounting how her kinder teacher had exclaimed, “You blew my socks off” referring to her reading abilities.
I’m sitting in the rocker thinking to myself [a person who did not want children] as my wife, middle daughter, and her two children shared the moment with me how truly blessed I was, and how misguided I was as a young man.
Then I thought how lucky we all were to be living in peace in a country with NO internal war, with the comforts of modern living, and a surfit of food available at all times. Thanks all around for such a wonderful life.
kenhotlanta
January 18th, 2012
11:49 pm
Bat:
Happy Birthday, I hope you had a great day!
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:50 pm
Muchas gracias TOM O’:
That was a genre unknown by me until tonight. Not sure my musical ear would have appreciated the CAMELS back then, but thanx. I sure dig it now!
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:50 pm
BAT:
Zerox, and many more!
kenhotlanta
January 18th, 2012
11:51 pm
The last contestant on Idol tonight was a dude from Leesburg, GA and he was outstanding…I hope he goes a long way.
tiger297
January 18th, 2012
11:52 pm
my 3 year old does something at least once a day that makes me feel like that…sometimes he doesn’t have to do anything
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:54 pm
NYTOL folks, and think BRAVES pitchers and catchers report in 31 days and ten hours.
richbrave
January 18th, 2012
11:55 pm
tiger 297:
Count those blessings man.