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tiger297
March 2nd, 2012
1:34 am
this is likely the last year a get to really do the full season thing for a while – next season little tiger will start school in the fall which will cut out much of august/september and the season after that I will lose the start of the season as well
uga-brave
March 2nd, 2012
1:35 am
i go to at least 20 games a season.
tiger297
March 2nd, 2012
1:35 am
im in 139 and I am there pretty regularly
uga-brave
March 2nd, 2012
1:36 am
you are in section 145 right?
tiger297
March 2nd, 2012
1:36 am
I think we made between 50-60 last year but like I said I know that is coming to a halt very soon so I’m trying to enjoy it while it lasts
not sure little tiger will sit still for that many games this year
tiger297
March 2nd, 2012
1:37 am
section 139
uga-brave
March 2nd, 2012
1:37 am
so you are on the right side of bullpen?
uga-brave
March 2nd, 2012
1:38 am
outfield wise?
uga-brave
March 2nd, 2012
1:40 am
i will look you up this season one time.
tiger297
March 2nd, 2012
1:40 am
yeah if you are looking from home plate I’m to the right of the pen – next to the stairs they walk down to get to the field (soph actually linked a nice photo of my back and little tiger towards the end of last season)
uga-brave
March 2nd, 2012
1:42 am
good stuff. till the next time.
tiger297
March 2nd, 2012
1:42 am
I will look forward to it
tiger297
March 2nd, 2012
1:45 am
when its sleepy time down south….
Runnin
March 2nd, 2012
2:04 am
35 hours till first game
Ward
March 2nd, 2012
2:10 am
Hello everyone! What’s the story on journey man Josh Wilson,and does he have have the talent to make the team too,or just to triple AAA?
Ward
March 2nd, 2012
2:16 am
Glad the Braves didn’t sign Grady S. from the Indians. Just goes to show you that Free Agnecy isn’t always the best thing. Most players asking for higher price are health hazzards,and too high price. You most always take a gamble,some times it works out,and other times you can get burned.
Ward
March 2nd, 2012
3:14 am
Pirates can’t catch a break! A.J. Burnett under goes eye surgery for bunting a ball off his eye.
Ward
March 2nd, 2012
3:27 am
J.J. most likely will get Opening Day start,and I like that plan.
Ward
March 2nd, 2012
3:45 am
I’m going to keep an eye on some of the Free Agents who signed for big bucks,and see how well they played this year. It will be interesting to see how Albert, Fielder,and Beltran does? If they all live up to the money they are getting paid.All have a good one Talk later in the day,and be cool……. I’m also going to work on staying calm all year too.Peace My friends……….”Go!!!!!Braves!!!!!”
David O'Brien
March 2nd, 2012
6:31 am
Glad the Braves didn’t sign Grady S. from the Indians. — Ward
Fortunately the Braves never considered it. Frankly, I couldn’t understand why some here believed it worth taking a “flier” on a guy who hasn’t stayed healthy in years. Not a half-season or one season, but for years.
David O'Brien
March 2nd, 2012
6:33 am
Mornin’ everybody. Tomorrow, we have ‘ball.
David O'Brien
March 2nd, 2012
6:58 am
Sunny and 89 degrees here today, 90 tomorrow. Yes, 90.
David O'Brien
March 2nd, 2012
6:59 am
Oh, and 50 yrs ago today, the great Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in an NBA game. Rock chalk.
jeffrey d
March 2nd, 2012
7:09 am
Well I can understand why. His last healthy season – 2008 – he hit 33 HR and 39 doubles. It’s the ideal hope that he’s finally healthy and will consequently produce again.
BraveDan
March 2nd, 2012
7:59 am
Morning DOB, Im ready for the games to begin. Hopefully, we won’t experience any serious injuries this year.
Hillbilly
March 2nd, 2012
8:31 am
Rising Sun, Rising Sun,
shining down on me.
I’m my daddy’s Rising Son;
The world in front of me.
Ray
March 2nd, 2012
8:41 am
DOB, I agree. Sizemore made no sense. Beltran IMO would not have been a good signing especially for the monies he signed. Beltran has had 1 fairly healthy year in the last 4? Today and tomorrow are the start of ST games. Its all good.
David O'Brien
March 2nd, 2012
8:48 am
Well I can understand why. His last healthy season – 2008 – he hit 33 HR and 39 doubles. It’s the ideal hope that he’s finally healthy and will consequently produce again. — jeffrey d
Yes, and Sizemore has averaged 70 games in three seasons since then, including barely 50 games per over the past two years. By comparison, Chipper is Cal Ripken Jr.
Fredi's Fu Manchu
March 2nd, 2012
9:23 am
Dear Cal – On behalf of baseball fans everywhere, sorry. It’s still early for our beatman.
nolie
March 2nd, 2012
9:24 am
Beltran was almost that bad for a few years and bounced back for a 900 season last year. Grady was too much a risk IMO too, but hope springs eternal in the breast’s of some desperate GMs
Lemke's Knuckler
March 2nd, 2012
9:40 am
Sizemore just goes to show you how hard it is to predict the future. About 5 years ago, people were talking about guys like Sizemore, Hafner and Morneau being the stalwart superstars of the American League for the next decade.
Lemke's Knuckler
March 2nd, 2012
9:44 am
DOB, who might be pitching for the first televised game next Friday if guys stay on their current schedule?
Too bad Sunday’s game isn’t on TV. Would love to see 4 innings of Delgado/Teheran.
David O'Brien
March 2nd, 2012
9:49 am
Braves aren’t working on McCann extension right now, say still plenty of time (club option for 2013). Wren said yesterday he’s not talking with media about any contracts.
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
March 2nd, 2012
9:51 am
I will be Listening to Boog Powell and Don Sutton on the JT/R-Dell Performances
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
March 2nd, 2012
9:53 am
That means This Will be The Bourne Identity’s Last season here, Bank on It
I hope the Braves Go after Pestorino after the season is over but that is a long ways away. Who knows who we are gonna get in return once we trade Double J, or Big Red or both…
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
March 2nd, 2012
9:55 am
I’m Standing Up…
I was one of the Cats on here who was willing to take a flyer on Sizemore, but only on a 1 year 3-4 mill incentive laden deal based on games played and performance
Jeff R
March 2nd, 2012
9:59 am
I don’t think Wren needs to be in a rush to re-up McCann, not with the club option possibility in 2013. I suppose that option can be exercised after the 2012 season, if management so desires?
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
March 2nd, 2012
10:00 am
Lemke’s Knuckler
“Sizemore just goes to show you how hard it is to predict the future.”
Co-Sign, Just like 95 percent of the Blog had Heyward hitting 30 bombs and stealing 15+ bases la year ago…
Juan
March 2nd, 2012
10:13 am
I hope the Braves Go after Pestorino after the season
Who’s Pestorino????
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
March 2nd, 2012
10:15 am
Shane Victorino is Known As Pestorino…
If we don’t get McCutchen…Then I want Pestorino…He is the perfect #2 hitter, and his defense is on point…Dude is one of the most underrated OF’s in the game
Lew
March 2nd, 2012
10:17 am
Juan – McFann’s name for Victorino – not a particular favorite among Braves’ fans.
Jeff R
March 2nd, 2012
10:17 am
McCutchen will be one pricey signing, if his 2012 numbers are strong. Though the Braves will have greater budget latitude following the season, I wonder if they’d commit big bucks long-term to McCutchen?
Ease
March 2nd, 2012
10:18 am
Shane Victorino is Known As Pestorino…
Maybe only to you…
DAP
March 2nd, 2012
10:18 am
tomahawkin Dude is one of the most underrated OF’s in the game
what makes you say that?
Ease
March 2nd, 2012
10:19 am
McFann calls Victorino, The Reaper…
Juan
March 2nd, 2012
10:20 am
oh…i got it….”The Braves Pest”….sorry guys
DAP
March 2nd, 2012
10:21 am
victorino wants a 5 year deal. he shouldnt get one from the braves. i do think he is a pretty good player, but look for his offensive to begin to slide just a little bit, starting this season. he played a little over his head last year, anyways. i wouldn’t mind the braves offering him a 3 year contract, but not the 5 he is looking for.
DAP
March 2nd, 2012
10:23 am
yadier molina’s contract is an overpay, and everyone knows it. i wonder if if mccann would take the same deal after his current contract is up?
jeffrey d
March 2nd, 2012
10:24 am
McFann calls Victorino, The Reaper…
I thought that was his name for vegetables
Lew
March 2nd, 2012
10:26 am
Victorino is entering his 31 year old season and some want to give him five years yet balk at extending McCann or Bourn that long? Really? Why?
Murph
March 2nd, 2012
10:27 am
Better hope Pastornicky starts to develop some lead-off qualities, otherwise… well, back to where we were pre-Bourn.
Lew
March 2nd, 2012
10:27 am
Ease – I’d be surprised if McFann hasn’t come up with even more colorful names for her boy’s nemesis.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
March 2nd, 2012
10:28 am
Yeah, The Reaper is my “pet” name for Victorino…but sometimes I call him an imp…
Yeah, not all that colorful…
jeffrey d
March 2nd, 2012
10:28 am
McCann’s a catcher
jeffrey d
March 2nd, 2012
10:29 am
Oh it was McFann, not McCann…whoops
MFin04
March 2nd, 2012
10:30 am
Chipper is Cal Ripken….BAZINGA!
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
March 2nd, 2012
10:32 am
Soph—
Sorry I missed your post last night! Hmm…that certainly was an…interesting drawing…looks like some sort of…I don’t know what…
nolie
March 2nd, 2012
10:32 am
looks to me like the Braves are thinking of cheapin’ up on Mac. He might be lst yet
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
March 2nd, 2012
10:33 am
jeffrey d—
Mr. Funny Man…
Lew
March 2nd, 2012
10:35 am
McFann – Colorful for you – it’s all relative. I never expect profanity from you. However, I’ll make up for it for you.
nolie
March 2nd, 2012
10:36 am
of course breast, that’s where your heart is and hope springs from the heart Jeffrey. don’t you know anything?????
nolie
March 2nd, 2012
10:38 am
McFann used to spout some profanity when she first arrived IIRC. she was a lil’ meanie for awhile
jeffrey d
March 2nd, 2012
10:38 am
My heart’s in my chest
Lew
March 2nd, 2012
10:41 am
jeffrey d – Are you sure that’s where it is? Have you seen it?
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
March 2nd, 2012
10:42 am
Thanks, Lew!
nolie—
Oh, I was a mean, nasty creature, but I didn’t cuss. Although that would have been an improvement…
ncscoots
March 2nd, 2012
10:42 am
Better hope Pastornicky starts to develop some lead-off qualities, otherwise… well, back to where we were pre-Bourn.
I have no problems with Prado hitting leadoff again, if Bourn leaves and Prado is still with the club.
zookey
March 2nd, 2012
10:43 am
Better hope Pastornicky starts to develop some lead-off qualities, otherwise… well, back to where we were pre-Bourn. Murph
That would make you a twinkle in your daddys eye.
Sounds like a improvement.
Lew
March 2nd, 2012
10:43 am
McFann – That’s all right. Enough of us are parents who’ve dealt with teenagers before and know what to expect. You weren’t that bad.
B_F52
March 2nd, 2012
10:44 am
There ya go JD write a song about feelin it (heart beating in chest)and knowing it
jeffrey d
March 2nd, 2012
10:45 am
Positive
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1luLRXKoJM8/SM-QLt8zyqI/AAAAAAAAH8Y/IqPyrWN3ZTg/s400/davy+jones+chest.jpg
jeffrey d
March 2nd, 2012
10:47 am
But seriously, yeah…my heart is in my chest
Soph
March 2nd, 2012
10:47 am
McFann was mean? I don’t believe it.
Hillbilly
March 2nd, 2012
10:47 am
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Chipper’s taste in music sucks. I’m a hunter so I appreciate the Buck Commander Series and the way it ties my three favorite pastimes together: hunting, baseball and music. I just have a hard time getting into a dude wearing big black earrings and distressed skinny jeans rapping about mud tires and dirt roads (while standing on the yellow line of the flippin’ black top! <–see the video) and repeatedly reminding everybody of how country he is. Such is the duality of the Southern Thing.
B_F52
March 2nd, 2012
10:48 am
Thats a funny picture If I had a chest like that I would sell it on ebay
DAP
March 2nd, 2012
10:49 am
hillbilly, i dont get aldean either, for the most part. amarillo sky is a pretty good song, otherwise i just dont get it.
jeffrey d
March 2nd, 2012
10:50 am
Thats a funny picture If I had a chest like that I would sell it on ebay
Oh, context
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
March 2nd, 2012
10:51 am
Lew—
Aw, you’re nice!
Thanks…
Soph—
Ha, thanks. But i’s true…I was a jerk back then…
Ease
March 2nd, 2012
10:52 am
Under the breast bone.
B_F52
March 2nd, 2012
10:53 am
Has anyone read “Lila”a book by Robert M. Pirsig
Venice Jim
March 2nd, 2012
10:55 am
Ken Rosenthal this morning:
Well, I can name at least two teams that are ticked off by catcher Yadier Molina’s five-year, $75 million extension with the St. Louis Cardinals:
• The Arizona Diamondbacks, who broke off talks on an extension with catcher Miguel Montero and might lose him to free agency.
• The Atlanta Braves, who control catcher Brian McCann for two more seasons, but might need to pay him more than they ever imagined long-term.
Venice Jim
March 2nd, 2012
10:57 am
More:
Molina’s career-high .814 OPS last season is well below McCann’s .844 career average. If McCann stays healthy, he easily might command $100 million, if not from the Braves, then some other club.
B_F52
March 2nd, 2012
10:58 am
I Highly Recommend that book its real page turner Sometimes you turn the pages backwards to reread and reflect
Shaun
March 2nd, 2012
10:59 am
Sizemore would have been a decent guy to take a flier on…had he taken well under what Cleveland gave him, perhaps somewhere south $1M for one year. But he commanded more, so it’s neither here nor there at this point.
Hillbilly
March 2nd, 2012
11:00 am
DAP, The thing that irks me the most is the “I’m so country” proclamation that these guys make. If you’re going to sing pop trash, that’s fine and dandy. Just don’t try to talk everybody into believing you’re a country hick because you mentioned Johnny Cash, tractors, and bonfires in your song. It’s entirely too forced.
I can’t stand her music, but the reason I don’t despise Taylor Swift is because she sings about teenage girl stuff and well, that’s what she is. It’s a natural fit for her.
B_F52
March 2nd, 2012
11:01 am
Neither here nor there must b on the DL or IR
B_F52
March 2nd, 2012
11:06 am
In the book Pirsig talks about cowboys or western pioneers coopting simple mannerisms from tribal plainsman (original buffaloe hunters)
ncscoots
March 2nd, 2012
11:08 am
If McCann stays healthy, he easily might command $100 million, if not from the Braves, then some other club.
There are so many variables that could come into play in the next two years, it’s nearly impossible to figure out a reasonable number. If the Braves can find a suitable offensive replacement for a retired Chipper, if Uggla doesn’t fall off a cliff, if Heyward and Freeman progress, then maybe, maybe, mind you, the offensive loss between McCann and a developed Bethancourt can be covered over. If there isn’t enough offensive depth, then overpaying McCann makes more sense.
Too many things yet to play out that can impact such a decision.
B_F52
March 2nd, 2012
11:08 am
Hillbilly they can’t all be “Fox on the run” can they?
Murph
March 2nd, 2012
11:08 am
That would make you a twinkle in your daddys eye.
Sounds like a improvement.
Are you Samantha’s ex-boyfriend by chance? If so, I hope you realize that what you did to the poor girl is making her fat. Hope you’re happy with yourself.
Shaun
March 2nd, 2012
11:10 am
Better hope Pastornicky starts to develop some lead-off qualities, otherwise… well, back to where we were pre-Bourn.
2010: 5th in the league in runs scored
2009: 6th
2008: 6th
The pre-Bourn days wasn’t all that bad.
I love that the Braves acquired Michael Bourn. But let’s not overrate him as some offensive catalyst. His OPS+ the previous three years (his ages 26-28 seasons) is 97. That’s very good for an elite or near-elite defensive centerfielder. And I would certainly rather have Bourn in center and at the top of the order than many of the other options we’ve seen. But he’s not really an offensive difference-maker.
Lew
March 2nd, 2012
11:15 am
Fox On The Run? The Sweet – gone, but apparently not forgotten.
BravePack
March 2nd, 2012
11:16 am
Good job Murph you made a 19 year old Montana girl head for the hills never to return…I hope your happy with yourself. You’re a bully.
DAP
March 2nd, 2012
11:20 am
shaun 2010: 5th in the league in runs scored
2009: 6th
2008: 6th
The pre-Bourn days wasn’t all that bad.
thank you. the idea that we havent had a decent leadoff hitter since furcal bugs me. we have had a couple of pretty good ones…arguably better than furcal was, and we have scored runs just fine up until 2010.
Murph
March 2nd, 2012
11:21 am
BP, I will have to live with myself and our beloved Samantha can rest assured that what goes around, comes around, and someday when I’m sad and go to an obscure sports forum for consolation, I too will get bullied off the site and straight into a tub of mint chocolate chip ice cream, also making myself fat as I try to eat my way to happiness.
B_F52
March 2nd, 2012
11:21 am
Thats funny Lew I had “Desolation Boulevard “on vinyl but I was talking about blue grass music
B_F52
March 2nd, 2012
11:23 am
Shaun the Jason Aldean of baseball statistics enters the Fray
Murph
March 2nd, 2012
11:23 am
Who, beyond Martin Prado (whose future with the club is in doubt) could hit leadoff after Bourn departs?
Again, I hope Pastornicky develops some leadoff qualities, and does so quickly.
DAP
March 2nd, 2012
11:23 am
shaun And I would certainly rather have Bourn in center and at the top of the order than many of the other options we’ve seen. But he’s not really an offensive difference-maker.
actually, with a .350 OBP he might be. as much trouble as we have had getting on base, that will be huge, and citing his OPS+ doesnt show what kind of leadoff hitter he is.
DAP
March 2nd, 2012
11:28 am
murph Who, beyond Martin Prado (whose future with the club is in doubt) could hit leadoff after Bourn departs?
maybe rev, or whoever replaces bourn. so there’s 3 potential options. we’ll think of something.
DS1
March 2nd, 2012
11:31 am
We could get McLouth back to hit leadoff………..