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ncgary
March 3rd, 2012
1:07 pm
not first
Venice Jim
March 3rd, 2012
1:09 pm
Good start, Mike!
ColoradoBravesFan
March 3rd, 2012
1:09 pm
Any one have a link for the radio broadcast of the game? http://www.680is talking football…
Runnin
March 3rd, 2012
1:09 pm
I’m not getting the game on 680the fan. Some ridiculous rant about the Saints.
Trey
March 3rd, 2012
1:10 pm
They need to start making all Spring Training games televised.
Tomahawkin (Mr Boombastic!)
March 3rd, 2012
1:10 pm
Samantha
“Thank you Tomahawkin for your kind. I am here to make friends and make as much money as possible before school starts in fall”
I’m The Class Clown on here…D.O.B. and others on here can’t stand the fact that I Say old Mariah is Poetry
Welcome to the Blog, I will Take You Under My Wing
My Best Advice is Don’t Drink the Kool Aid and dont take the blog too seriously…?
And Better yet if someone takes a Cheap shot/Unprovoked Smart Ass attack on you, Put them on Ignore..Its easier said than done however…There are Blog elitists on here who get off on talking down to people
I’m hitting 6th BTW
Braveone
March 3rd, 2012
1:11 pm
From the previous blog which had 1,729 comments, cabravesfan led the way with 188 posts. There were 183 different poster names. Here are the Top 25:
Rank Poster Frequency
1 cabravesfan 188
2 tiger297 169
3 Murph 55
4 nolie 54
5 Samantha 52
6 B_F52 50
7 McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô: 50
8 Venice Jim 45
9 David O’Brien 41
10 Soph 41
11 raleighbravefan 41
12 uga-brave 38
13 ncscoots 35
14 Ease 32
15 Tom O’Hawke 32
16 Lew 31
17 richbrave 28
18 Ward 27
19 ChattTownBrian (CTB) 25
20 B-F_52 24
21 George 24
22 VaBravesFan 24
23 jeffrey d 24
24 New Mexico Lee 22
25 Tomahawkin (Mr Boombastic!) 22
George
March 3rd, 2012
1:11 pm
repost from old blog.
Here we go again, start of another season and another disappointment, The ATLANTA BRAVES leadership does not have the desire to win since TED TURNER gave up control of the team. Why do we start every spring with hope when we know we will be disappointed at end of season?
Brava
March 3rd, 2012
1:12 pm
WTG, Minor!!
Trey
March 3rd, 2012
1:12 pm
Samantha, whatever you do, do not listen to Tomahawkin’. He will get you in trouble.
Kidding Tomahawkin’.
Tomahawkin (Mr Boombastic!)
March 3rd, 2012
1:12 pm
Runnin
“I’m not getting the game on 680the fan. Some ridiculous rant about the Saints.”
Yeah, That P’d Me Off!
I’m listening o 93.7 in The “A”
If Anyone has a good online link help Braves Fans out?
MFin04
March 3rd, 2012
1:12 pm
Well that’s a good start I suppose. A lot of pitches thrown though. That’ll effect his pitch count.
Venice Jim
March 3rd, 2012
1:13 pm
680 can not stream the game due to MLB rules…
Tom O'Hawke
March 3rd, 2012
1:13 pm
Decent start for Minor, and the Rev was flawless in the field.
ColoradoBravesFan
http://tunein.com/radio/WKWN-1420-s30467/
Brava
March 3rd, 2012
1:13 pm
George, stop dropping turds on the blog. Let’s at least start out with some optimism.
cabravesfan
March 3rd, 2012
1:14 pm
I win again!
Tomahawkin (Mr Boombastic!)
March 3rd, 2012
1:15 pm
Trey
“Samantha, whatever you do, do not listen to Tomahawkin’. He will get you in trouble.
Kidding Tomahawkin”
(Yelling) Oh,I heard That Shyt!!! Say It Again! Say It Again!
Shyt!!!
jim
March 3rd, 2012
1:16 pm
The heart says sign McCann long term. The head says it would be a bad move giving his position and age during the contract years (33 gets to be old for a catcher).
MFin04
March 3rd, 2012
1:17 pm
About time to fire the hitting coach. How many pitches did we see in the first inning….4? WOW.
Tom O'Hawke
March 3rd, 2012
1:17 pm
Did George already get bozo’d from the Reds’ blog?
Tomahawkin (Mr Boombastic!)
March 3rd, 2012
1:17 pm
F Dud Selig And his MLB Rules…! and Copyrights!
I have 2 words for Dud Selig!
VaBravesFan
March 3rd, 2012
1:17 pm
Mike Minor is a beast.
Samantha
March 3rd, 2012
1:18 pm
Thank you gentleman, Like i said any questions just ask. Darn thought I was going to get the game.
Tomahawkin (Mr Boombastic!)
March 3rd, 2012
1:19 pm
Tom O’Hawke
“Did George already get bozo’d from the Reds’ blog?”
I don’t Think the Reds Have a Blog? I think they just have their teenage Justin Barbie MLB.com/forum
jason
March 3rd, 2012
1:22 pm
fielder got a hit
tiger297
March 3rd, 2012
1:22 pm
if you are local you can likely pick it up on the radio
Runnin
March 3rd, 2012
1:22 pm
Still haven’t found an online radio feed.
VaBravesFan
March 3rd, 2012
1:23 pm
I’m not sure the Braves can really afford to pay McCann more than 15 million a season. You really don’t want to invest that much into a catcher where most of the contract will be on the wrong side of 30. You want to spend the big bucks on players who can be counted on to play around 150 games or more.
George
March 3rd, 2012
1:24 pm
I guess because MLB makes fans that are out of range to hear local radio pay them for online radio, so they stop 680 from steaming game. It does not seem fair for the fans.
Tony LaRussa
March 3rd, 2012
1:25 pm
Molina is a solid, all around catcher. McCann is not. I’ll give Mac the edge with his bat, but Molina is no slouch and his defense and game calling are second to none in the NL.
The Braves will never cough up more than $15 million or more for McCann; they’d be better trading him off to the AL where he can DH or play another position.
Mac won’t be giving any “hometown discounts”. Remember JD Drew & Mark Teixeira?
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:25 pm
cheapo Braves waited too long, now Mac will be gone…and McFann will be desolate
Venice Jim
March 3rd, 2012
1:25 pm
Gameday is not doing pitch-by-pitch yet, but it’s better than nothing:
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_03_03_detmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=gameday
Tomahawkin (Mr Boombastic!)
March 3rd, 2012
1:25 pm
Time 2 eat, brb
ColoradoBravesFan
March 3rd, 2012
1:26 pm
Still no on-line radio for me either. Some one do some play by play… please.
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:27 pm
Molina is a solid, all around catcher. McCann is not….Tony
Mac was voted in the top three defensive catchers the last three years, his offense puts Molina’s to shame. there is no close comparison in total value
ChipperFan
March 3rd, 2012
1:27 pm
Great, thought-provoking stuff here, DOB. I have to say, you’ve pretty much convinced me right here that the Braves will have to let McCann go after 2013. An AL team would probably offer him $100m, and the Braves at that point will be trying to extend Hanson, Heyward, and others. With zero chance that the payroll is going up significantly, this is looking inevitable.
Sad to think of him leaving, but the economics of baseball fall on the just and the unjust alike.
Glad spring training has started! Go Braves!
tiger297
March 3rd, 2012
1:28 pm
if u can’t find it I’ll bet t-hawk can tell you-or if ur lucky he might invite you over to listen to it and enjoy whatever he has “on deck”
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
March 3rd, 2012
1:29 pm
Thanks for the new Blog, Chief! But I’m a little scared to read it…
Tom O'Hawke
March 3rd, 2012
1:29 pm
I don’t Think the Reds Have a Blog? I think they just have their teenage Justin Barbie MLB.com/forum — T-Hawkin
That’s too bad. That means we’re stuck with him.
I left a radio link… are y’all freakin’ blind?
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:29 pm
pretty unlikely he is gonna have an 126OPS+ again this year too
VaBravesFan
March 3rd, 2012
1:30 pm
I love McCann and wish he could be a Brave for life, but thinking about the whole ballclub going forward I think it would be a major mistake to pay what it possibly will cost to keep him. If Molina can get 15 million and Mauer can get 23 million, McCann has to be in the middle of them.
tiger297
March 3rd, 2012
1:30 pm
nolie – don’t be so critical look at last year and there OPS is so similar only and idiot wouldn’t understand how much more value molia has. Its a crime shame some people want to sign him so early
George
March 3rd, 2012
1:31 pm
Tomahawkin and Tom 1:19
The CIN newspaper REDS blog is not very good. AJC BRAVES blog is the best and DOB is better than thier writers, to bad the BRAVES team is not as good as thier coverage.
Samantha
March 3rd, 2012
1:31 pm
Tiger, I am in Gwinnett but still can not find it.
tiger297
March 3rd, 2012
1:31 pm
nolie – also it is still a long time until the end of 2013
ChattTownBrian (CTB)
March 3rd, 2012
1:32 pm
Mike Minor will win the Cy Young award this year!
tiger297
March 3rd, 2012
1:32 pm
cue t-hawk with the “im in gwinnett as well where you at girl” in 3…2….1
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
March 3rd, 2012
1:32 pm
Boo…
MFin04
March 3rd, 2012
1:32 pm
Apparently we needed to get a bat or two in the off-season.
Scout
March 3rd, 2012
1:32 pm
Catchers like Posey & Molina lead teams to championships. McCann will never lead a team to the promised land with his glove or inability to throw out runners.
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
1:33 pm
Braves batter 4 pitch, 4 out
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
March 3rd, 2012
1:33 pm
Where’s Soph??
Mixxo
March 3rd, 2012
1:33 pm
That link wasn’t working Tom.
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
1:33 pm
5 pitch 5 outs
Trey
March 3rd, 2012
1:33 pm
Samantha, Gwinnett is a good place. When you get a chance, you should definitely go see the Gwinnett Braves play.
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
1:34 pm
All of this according Gameday…..Braves batter swing the first pitcch
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:34 pm
yeah Molina’s 88 career OPS+ compared to Mac’s 122 OPS+, makes them so close; you are right tiger, I just forgot
ColoradoBravesFan
March 3rd, 2012
1:34 pm
T-Hawkin… Thanks for the link but it doesn’t work here in CO. Here is what I get…
WKWN Logo
WKWN 1420
On Now: Detroit Tigers at Atlanta Braves (not streamed)
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
1:35 pm
Wow..hinske walk….
tiger297
March 3rd, 2012
1:36 pm
try am 680
Mixxo
March 3rd, 2012
1:36 pm
Alright Jward…..DO something!
ChattTownBrian (CTB)
March 3rd, 2012
1:36 pm
Our offense will finish last in every category in 2012, including pitches seen.
By the way, what’s all this McCann leaing talk because of other catchers salary? Knee jerk reaction if I ever saw it.
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:36 pm
its too late now anyway. woe is us, misery will abound
Tomahawkin (Mr Boombastic!)
March 3rd, 2012
1:37 pm
What Happened? What did I miss?
Mixxo
March 3rd, 2012
1:37 pm
Ugh….. Jason lines out to kill that inn.
VaBravesFan
March 3rd, 2012
1:37 pm
Good start for Heyward, swings at 1st pitch and what do know? It’s right at 2nd base. I think we’ve seen this before.
tiger297
March 3rd, 2012
1:37 pm
nolie – sample size man look at 2011 thats what counts what have you done for me lately (or in a contract year in molina’s case)
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
1:37 pm
Ens of the second 0-0…..Heyward line to second first pitch
Mixxo
March 3rd, 2012
1:37 pm
Always next year!!
ChattTownBrian (CTB)
March 3rd, 2012
1:38 pm
Hinske will have an OBP higher than any other pinch hitter in the game. Most walks by any PH.
Gimpah & McError
March 3rd, 2012
1:39 pm
No mention of McCann leading the planet in stolen bases allowed last year, eh? How long do you think he’d last in Boston or NY when giving up mad stolen bases? We know his ego won’t allow him to be a DH at the start of a new contract.
Once again, the Braves are better off with a good defensive catcher behind the plate. Besides the Braves could make up McCann’s offense at another position for less than $18-$20M guaranteed.
However, feel free to resign his noodle arm and see where it gets ya.
Samantha
March 3rd, 2012
1:39 pm
Trey, Where can I get a schedule? Also work nights so can only catch day games.
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:39 pm
no I refuse to be optimistic about it in any way, when Chipper and Mac leave the world will end, if it hasn’t already this Dec
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
1:39 pm
Detroit pitcher 6 outs on 10 pitch
ChattTownBrian (CTB)
March 3rd, 2012
1:40 pm
Heyward hasn’t learned anything. FIRE WALKER!
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
1:40 pm
Now Varvaro pitching for the Braves
tiger297
March 3rd, 2012
1:40 pm
tnbrian – If braves offer tops out at $80M and an AL team offers $100M (which is likely based on molina’s offer) it isn’t likely we see mccann after 2013. People talk about a hometown discount but $20M discount isn’t likely for anyone.
MFin04
March 3rd, 2012
1:41 pm
Oh boy. Quickly the season hopes are fading away. 1-0.
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
1:42 pm
Minor good job 2 inning 1 hit 1 BB 3SO
tiger297
March 3rd, 2012
1:42 pm
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=atl#m=4&y=2012&calendar=DEFAULT
schedule link
George
March 3rd, 2012
1:42 pm
TOMAHAWKIN 1:37 you missed my reply, so here it is
Tomahawkin and Tom 1:19
The CIN newspaper REDS blog is not very good. AJC BRAVES blog is the best and DOB is better than thier writers, to bad the BRAVES team is not as good as thier coverage
Mixxo
March 3rd, 2012
1:42 pm
Jared Head goes deep. Tigers lead 1-0.
Lovely
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
1:42 pm
1-0 Detroit Home run from Head
Trey
March 3rd, 2012
1:42 pm
In the past, I have gotten magnetic ones from Turner Field. You should be able to purchase one from the Braves Clubhouse Store. http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/ballpark/clubhouse_store.jsp or just look at their schedule on the Atlanta Braves site.
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:43 pm
SPRING!!!!!!
Gone Viral
March 3rd, 2012
1:43 pm
This is one of the greatest days of the year. Welcome back, Braves.
PS: F**K Hunter Pence.
(September 28 still stings.)
ncgary
March 3rd, 2012
1:43 pm
varvaro bit too good
Brava
March 3rd, 2012
1:43 pm
Chipper!!
Tomahawkin (Mr Boombastic!)
March 3rd, 2012
1:43 pm
tiger297
“if u can’t find it I’ll bet t-hawk can tell you-or if ur lucky he might invite you over to listen to it and enjoy whatever he has “on deck”
This Blows, The station Cut out on 93.7 And Rock 100.5 Was playing “Free Fallin” (Which Is a Good Song)
But anyway Party at my house on the Patio
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
1:43 pm
No Bueno for Varvaro…homer & now a Hit
ChattTownBrian (CTB)
March 3rd, 2012
1:44 pm
That’s it! SEASON!
charlotte observer
March 3rd, 2012
1:44 pm
… for those interested .. streaming audio …
found a link on a Tiger’s network station …. http://player.streamtheworld.com/_players/nextmedia/?callsign=WSGWAM
Tom O'Hawke
March 3rd, 2012
1:44 pm
That link wasn’t working Tom.
That’s what I’m currently listening to, Mixxo. I’m in upstate NY. Maybe the geography has something to do with it.
Colorado — Don’t pay attention to not streamed. That’s what mine says to. Click on “Listen”, anyway. If you can’t get it, maybe it’s a geography thing with you too.
George
March 3rd, 2012
1:44 pm
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:39 pm
no I refuse to be optimistic about it in any way, when Chipper and Mac leave the world will end, if it hasn’t already this Dec
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AGREE nolie.
brian
March 3rd, 2012
1:44 pm
great blog and great start to the grapefruit season. Ownership would be crazy not to increase payroll $5 million per year to keep McCann with all he brings to the team in addition to his silver slugger awards. That is if the BRaves brass feels McCann will be productive for the 5 years of his contract. If McCann’s going rate becomes >$20 million, the Braves will have to let him walk
Rick
March 3rd, 2012
1:45 pm
Thanks for the link Charlotte Observer.
VaBravesFan
March 3rd, 2012
1:45 pm
Varvaro trying to lose the bullpen battle early on.
Tomahawkin (Mr Boombastic!)
March 3rd, 2012
1:45 pm
Does Anyone Have a online link? Please Stand Up?
I’m looking at you D.O.B. as well and I’m Raising the People’s Eyebrow
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:45 pm
couldn’t have been Parrish, he’s gone and they are still doing it. Must be Fredi
Bravefaninok
March 3rd, 2012
1:47 pm
Just renewed my MLB.TV ……you get free gameday audio with the sub.