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Trey
March 3rd, 2012
1:47 pm
Fire the hitting coach!!!!
Trey
March 3rd, 2012
1:47 pm
Fire the hitting coach!!!!
Patrick
March 3rd, 2012
1:47 pm
I don’t like Varvaro, he has 1 pitch-fastball and it’s okay, nothing spectacular
It seemed that Freddie like him though from how he pitched him late in the season (and that was a great move cause I remember be gave up a 3 run homer to John Buck that helped the choke job continue)
I really hope he does not make the bullpen.
Tomahawkin (Mr Boombastic!)
March 3rd, 2012
1:47 pm
charlotte observer
“… for those interested .. streaming audio …
found a link on a Tiger’s network station …. http://player.streamtheworld.com/_players/nextmedia/?callsign=WSGWAM”
Bet! Thanks for the 411, Rock On!
ChattTownBrian (CTB)
March 3rd, 2012
1:47 pm
Giving up a homer to a guy named Head and getting shut down so easily by a guy named Fister … YIKES!
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:47 pm
all the people only have one eyebrow among them?
VaBravesFan
March 3rd, 2012
1:48 pm
I think McCann at the least will be getting 5 years 85 million, I believe an AL would offer 7 years around 18-20 million a season. McCann would catch for another 3-4 years and slowly start DHing more and more. I believe a hometown discount would be something like 1 million less a season with possibly the Braves making the deal 6 years for more security.
brian
March 3rd, 2012
1:49 pm
strong work by Minor, especially against a AL powerhouse
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:50 pm
I wonder what McFann thinks of AL baseball???
Tomahawkin (Mr Boombastic!)
March 3rd, 2012
1:50 pm
Patrick
“I don’t like Varvaro, he has 1 pitch-fastball and it’s okay, nothing spectacular
It seemed that Freddie like him though from how he pitched him late in the season (and that was a great move cause I remember be gave up a 3 run homer to John Buck that helped the choke job continue) ”
Don’t remind us! We Got Little Big Man MEDS back as well as Petey-Pablo…Nom way Varvaro makes the team, barring injury of course
David O'Brien
March 3rd, 2012
1:50 pm
Jerad Head’s homer off Varvaro was crushed to start the Tigres third inning.
Great job by Minor to start game, struck out side in 1st inning (9 strikes/14 pitches) and would’ve had two perfect innings if Braves had Uggla playing in reg. position instead of in shallow RF against Fielder, who bounced a single up middle to start 2nd inning. Minor got next two guys out, then a walk.
VaBravesFan
March 3rd, 2012
1:50 pm
Hmm… Is Larry Parrish still in the dugout? Cause we sure are being aggressive…
George
March 3rd, 2012
1:50 pm
Ok got the TIGERS game feed, thank you for the link.
brian
March 3rd, 2012
1:50 pm
where are our bats??
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:50 pm
pitchers are s’posed to look strong against hitters at this time
MFin04
March 3rd, 2012
1:50 pm
The old Spring Training no-hitter. Lovely.
David O'Brien
March 3rd, 2012
1:52 pm
Vizcaino in to pitch 4th for Braves
Woody Woodward
March 3rd, 2012
1:54 pm
Aloha, all! Go Braves!
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:54 pm
9 hitters and they still caint do anything, can we add acouple more to the lineup?
David O'Brien
March 3rd, 2012
1:54 pm
Sharp single to RF by Fielder off Viz to start 4th
MFin04
March 3rd, 2012
1:54 pm
Should have signed Fielder. He apparently shows up to Spring Training.
Woody Woodward
March 3rd, 2012
1:54 pm
So when are we trading McCann?
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:55 pm
well hey there Mr Woody, how ’s trix?
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
1:55 pm
The bench going to win this game…count on that
DS1
March 3rd, 2012
1:56 pm
T
That last link worked for me……. thanks.
And I will make a statement that will still be valid in August: “It’s still early!”
David O'Brien
March 3rd, 2012
1:56 pm
Nice diving catch by Heyward to rob Peralta …. almost. It was in front of glove. Got the force, though.
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:57 pm
we’re just gonna wait til his contract is over and let him walk;and of course we won’t be able to take the financial risk of offering him arb either
Trey
March 3rd, 2012
1:57 pm
Anyway, I need to get my oil changed and tires rotated before tomorrow’s drive to Norfolk.
Go Braves!!!!!
Woody Woodward
March 3rd, 2012
1:57 pm
Nothin new nolie. How we lookin?
Samantha
March 3rd, 2012
1:58 pm
Sorry, Had to answer phone. Whats happening with game?
DS1
March 3rd, 2012
1:58 pm
nolie
I think baseball should play like some of the kiddie leagues do. Let everybody hit and change positional players whenever you want to.
That worked OK for some kids who didn’t play much.
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
1:58 pm
wow that musta been a GREAT catch to rate two posts….
brian
March 3rd, 2012
1:58 pm
as long as Heyward didn’t hurt his shoulder – nice catch
VaBravesFan
March 3rd, 2012
1:59 pm
nolie
Wouldn’t surprise me if it does happen that way. Another negative to getting a deal done early is that his 2013 12 million option could become the 1st year of the new deal which would certainly be more than 12 million… Giving us less money to work with in the offseason.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
March 3rd, 2012
1:59 pm
nolie—
I don’t care for AL…
Rick
March 3rd, 2012
2:00 pm
Stream said Heyward didn’t make the catch, forced out Fielder at 2nd because Fielder though he caught it.
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
2:00 pm
won’t surprise me either Va
B-F_52
March 3rd, 2012
2:00 pm
charlotte observer thanks
DS1
March 3rd, 2012
2:00 pm
A double post means that it was REALLY a nice catch.
Woody Woodward
March 3rd, 2012
2:03 pm
Re: McCann.
It’s a motivation strategy. Kinda like the cards did with pujols.
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
2:03 pm
well I can see already that this is gonna be a crappy season with no offense and a million innings of pen pitching again because of it. can we keep up with the Mets, or should we just cede 4th to them now??
Samantha
March 3rd, 2012
2:03 pm
Sorry guys, Had to answer cell. What is happening with the game?
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
2:05 pm
Again…one pitch one out
Woody Woodward
March 3rd, 2012
2:06 pm
Nolie
Proof is always in the pudding, but you encouraged by reports of Jason’s swing adjustments?
reagan
March 3rd, 2012
2:06 pm
Charlotte observer…………………me too. Thanks!
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
2:07 pm
Good at bat Chipper…waiting for first strike
Samantha
March 3rd, 2012
2:08 pm
Sorry guys, Had to answer cell. What is happening with yhe game?
Samantha
March 3rd, 2012
2:08 pm
OOPS
Woody Woodward
March 3rd, 2012
2:08 pm
And Hansen’s adjustments?
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
2:08 pm
yeah to some extent Woody, like you say he’ll have to do it against live pitching but I expect him to bounce back some. if he can get up around 800 I’ll be pretty happy
Rick
March 3rd, 2012
2:09 pm
“Again…one pitch one out”
I believe it was 3 pitches. Don’t take the mlb.com pitch counts to heart for this game, they don’t seem to always be accurate. Chipper had a full count before walking, not just four straight balls.
nolie
March 3rd, 2012
2:10 pm
really glad to hear about Hanson, I have been critical of his mechanics since he was in the minors. Good he is trying a better stride since much of what he did with his arm was an attempt to add power that he was not generating with his legs
Anders
March 3rd, 2012
2:12 pm
What’s up Braves fans? So what’s been the take on the new playoff format here on the old blog? Personally I’m all for adding more value to finishing first in your division. But to have the division series et up next as 2-3 with the WC team getting the first two games is ludicrous. I’d almost rather take my chances in the WC round at least for this year. Not that I actually have to worry about it this season but at least as a point of discussion {:
Woody Woodward
March 3rd, 2012
2:15 pm
Just want him consistent, nolie. Got to a point last year when pitchers didn’t mind facing him. Apparently really scalded the ball the first time up. But at the second baseman. Hope he can hit the ball to some different spots on the diamond
phil
March 3rd, 2012
2:15 pm
Off and not scoring already!
Fire Walker!
JAFO
March 3rd, 2012
2:16 pm
Is it still September? No hits through 4. Martinez pitching the 5th.
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
2:16 pm
Still 1-0 Detroit….4th inning Chipper & Macann walk…Ugla Fly out and hinske ground Out force oou
Woody Woodward
March 3rd, 2012
2:16 pm
Me too on Hanson. This might have been a career saving adjustment. Interested to see if he stays healthy.
tiger297
March 3rd, 2012
2:18 pm
yall don’t worry constanza will be batting soon and our offensive woes will be over…
Rick
March 3rd, 2012
2:20 pm
1-2-3 inning for Martinez.
David O'Brien
March 3rd, 2012
2:20 pm
Just back from talking to Minor. By the way, he struck out Cabrera in 1st on changeup. Threw couple changeups, few curves, rest fastballs.
Paddy
March 3rd, 2012
2:21 pm
George………Philly could use your negativity, we don’t much care what you think!
David O'Brien
March 3rd, 2012
2:22 pm
In top of 5th, Cristhian Martinez faced three batters, got 2 strikeouts and a groundout
B-F_52
March 3rd, 2012
2:24 pm
Hey-ja-vu
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
2:24 pm
SHOCK…heyward out first Pitch….WOW
Kwajbraves
March 3rd, 2012
2:25 pm
We are guarantee to get a hit and score a run this year. The power of positive thinking.
Samantha
March 3rd, 2012
2:25 pm
You guys are not playing very nice. Go Braves.
Brava
March 3rd, 2012
2:26 pm
Come on, Braves.
Anders
March 3rd, 2012
2:27 pm
Hey-ja-vu (B-F-52)
That’s funny! I’m storing this one for a rainy day.
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
2:27 pm
SHOCK AGAIN Matty Diaz Out first Pitch
tiger297
March 3rd, 2012
2:28 pm
Samantha – most of these folks are making fun of the in game bloggers who rant about how aful things are starting in the 1st inning
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
2:28 pm
The REV..waiting for a good Pitch …three strike
Tomahawkin (Mr Boombastic!)
March 3rd, 2012
2:28 pm
1-0 Come on braves!
abeeewright
March 3rd, 2012
2:29 pm
i hope this start isn’t indicative of the season to come.
tiger297
March 3rd, 2012
2:29 pm
Martinez didn’t strike out the side…send him back to AAA tha bum
David O'Brien
March 3rd, 2012
2:29 pm
Mejia (1B) and Parraz (RF) in for Braves with 6-foot-8 Adam Russell to pitch. 6th inning. Tigers up 1-0. Braves have NO HITS.
Anders
March 3rd, 2012
2:29 pm
It’s already March 3rd! When will this team learn to start grinding out at bats? {:
Rick
March 3rd, 2012
2:29 pm
“SHOCK AGAIN Matty Diaz Out first Pitch”
No it was not. Again, the mlb gameday is not reporting pitches correctly. If it’s a walk, they show four balls. Strike out, three strikes. Otherwise, they only show one pitch. Diaz saw at least 4 or 5 pitches by my count on the stream.
Rick
March 3rd, 2012
2:30 pm
“The REV..waiting for a good Pitch …three strike”
It was four pitches. 0-2, ball in dirt, strike out.
VaBravesFan
March 3rd, 2012
2:31 pm
12 outs away from being no-hit lol
abeeewright
March 3rd, 2012
2:31 pm
braves pitcher is 6′8″. talk about a man-mountain.
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
2:32 pm
Ok…all the regular out…Chipper replace by Hicks,Mac for Boscan,Heyward by Parraz(Who)…Ugla By Wilson (Not Jack)
Juan
March 3rd, 2012
2:33 pm
Ok…all the regular out…Chipper replace by Hicks,Mac for Boscan,Heyward by Parraz(Who)…Ugla By Wilson (Not Jack) now Russell is Piching
Samantha
March 3rd, 2012
2:33 pm
You guys sound like my dad. Dumb braves. I think you guys are funny. Go Braves.
Mixxo
March 3rd, 2012
2:34 pm
We couldn’t hit last year……we can’t hit this year.
Same ol’ crap.
4th place.
abeeewright
March 3rd, 2012
2:35 pm
bourn is still in the game. maybe a regular will get a hit to start the sixth.
tiger297
March 3rd, 2012
2:35 pm
so samantha you said you work nights what kind of hours? It sucks we need some fresh voices in the overnight blog
Owl Hunter
March 3rd, 2012
2:36 pm
Just dropping by to make sure that everyone is irrationally freaking out about the lack of hitting in the first spring training game. All is in order. Have a great day.
Mister Frisky
March 3rd, 2012
2:37 pm
Great to see offense already in mid season form.
abeeewright
March 3rd, 2012
2:37 pm
announcers on Pastornicky, “He looks good standing out the. Someone hit him a ground ball.”
Ward
March 3rd, 2012
2:39 pm
Hello everyone! Great to see that the Braves are back! “Go!!!!!Braves!!!!!’ Let’s have a great Spring,and strong begining……..Gotta love baseball……
Kwajbraves
March 3rd, 2012
2:40 pm
Last hit by a Braves hitter was on inning 12th by Heyward against the Phils on last game of the year.
abeeewright
March 3rd, 2012
2:40 pm
some pitcher that won’t make the squad got a pop up from some Tiger that won’t make their squad to the first baseman who won’t play in the majors this year, to end the inning.
Samantha
March 3rd, 2012
2:41 pm
Tiger, I work from 8pm to 2 am, 6 days a week. Dont like the hours or the job, but it is all I got right now.
Mixxo
March 3rd, 2012
2:42 pm
Lets go Mike!
Line drive on the button…..for an out.
abeeewright
March 3rd, 2012
2:42 pm
prado with a chance to break up the no-no.
Mixxo
March 3rd, 2012
2:42 pm
2 down.
Tomahawkin (Mr Boombastic!)
March 3rd, 2012
2:43 pm
Wow The Music They play at Darkstar is below Par….
Mixxo
March 3rd, 2012
2:43 pm
Inning over.
Still, no hits.
abeeewright
March 3rd, 2012
2:47 pm
back up SS gets the first chance. bad throw to first lets the runner on.