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abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
2:41 pm
So far, it’s the Venters and Simmons show. Ground out followed by a line out, both to Simmons.
jeffrey d
March 12th, 2012
2:42 pm
That’s juice as in fruit juice, not steroids
Kwajbraves
March 12th, 2012
2:42 pm
Venters with a clean inning.
Billy
March 12th, 2012
2:43 pm
Jacks aid he was ahead of schedule and hoped to be able to get into some games the last week of the camp
bravesgrl4life
March 12th, 2012
2:43 pm
audio back. go figure.
Murph
March 12th, 2012
2:43 pm
Simmons not hurting his case with a couple of good defensive plays… this is gonna get interesting.
abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
2:43 pm
Venters got the last guy out so fast that I don’t even know how he did it.
Venters has been a BEAST so far this spring. (Not that it means anything when a Braves player does anything good. ask phil.)
David O'Brien
March 12th, 2012
2:43 pm
Another quick 1-2-3 inning for Venters on 6-3 groundout (Jon Jay), L6 (Beltran) and K (Steven Hill)
Hillbilly
March 12th, 2012
2:44 pm
Venters pitching the 5th:
-ground out to Simmons at short. 1 out.
-line drive to Simmons at short. 2 out.
-Strike out looking. 3 out. That half inning lasted about 6 seconds.
jeffrey d
March 12th, 2012
2:45 pm
stoopid Freddie is so stopid he’ll probably name Jerjens the starting SS
FIER FREDDY!!!! FIRE WREN!!! UP WITH STOOPID!!!
Hillbilly
March 12th, 2012
2:46 pm
2 minutes and 7 seconds officially according to the Braves radio guys.
abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
2:46 pm
Announcers just quipped that a game would only last about 40 minutes if the half-innings went as quickly as the Venters inning.
David O'Brien
March 12th, 2012
2:47 pm
Heyward skies a popout to 3B with runner at 1st for 1st out in 6th
David O'Brien
March 12th, 2012
2:47 pm
Heyward skies a popout to 3B with runner at 1st for 1st out 6th
abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
2:47 pm
Heyward with a high in-field fly for the first out.
phil
March 12th, 2012
2:47 pm
jeffrey d
March 12th, 2012
2:38 pm
It’s such a beautiful day today.
Of course we’re all going to die eventually, though
************
Awesome!
David O'Brien
March 12th, 2012
2:49 pm
Ross GIDP to end 6th, Braves up 3-1 headed to bottom
abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
2:50 pm
Ross hits into a DP to end the top of the sixth.
phil
March 12th, 2012
2:50 pm
It does mean something. A lot. Venters has been terrific.
But equally as true, if guys are playing horribly, as some have been, how is that not just as potentially meaningful after 10 games? I know. Few ABs, etc.
Does Heyward have a hit today? Why am I asking since it doesn’t matter?
phil
March 12th, 2012
2:51 pm
Ross should be the starter this year….
After all, he hit a few dingers last season.
David O'Brien
March 12th, 2012
2:51 pm
Minor league lefty Dusty Hughes to pitch 6th for Braves. Ex-Bravo Linebrink up in Cardinals pen.
brian
March 12th, 2012
2:53 pm
OK Martin – we believe you – that you are back. Please save some for the regular season
brian
March 12th, 2012
2:53 pm
OK Martin – we believe you – that you are back. Please save some for the regular season
Seattle Braves
March 12th, 2012
2:53 pm
Perdition:
Braves will break camp with a 9-x win/loss record.
Then will go on a 10-1 start in the regular season.
Go Figure!
Kwajbraves
March 12th, 2012
2:53 pm
I hate that Descalzo guy. He’s another player that hit us well.
abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
2:53 pm
Heyward is 0-2 with a walk and a strike-out.
phil
March 12th, 2012
2:53 pm
Oh my God….
Linebrink is with the Cards? They must have seen something in that bum that we didn’t. Couldn’t have been much though…
brian
March 12th, 2012
2:54 pm
I think I just caught whatever DOB had on that Heyward post – sorry guys.
I also think Vizcaino is headed towards Tommy John. May be the best thing to just do it now anyway instead of rest, throw, ineffective, rest, throw, etc. then TJ
Rick
March 12th, 2012
2:54 pm
phil,
I believe they just gave him a minor league contract.
Lee in S GA
March 12th, 2012
2:54 pm
Ross the starter…over McCann ..come on now.
abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
2:55 pm
My gameday is still showing Venters pitching, but whoever is pitching (Hughes?) just gave up a flare for a hit followed by a walk.
abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
2:56 pm
Hughes it is.
Kwajbraves
March 12th, 2012
2:57 pm
Bases loaded no outs.
abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
2:57 pm
Announcers are starting the cap-tipping for all the Cardinals walks.
Juan
March 12th, 2012
2:57 pm
MLB Gameday this ST is a JOKE….
Kwajbraves
March 12th, 2012
2:59 pm
3-2 Sac fly.
Andrelton Simmons (Braves) — BaseballMoves.com
March 12th, 2012
3:00 pm
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abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
3:00 pm
Heyward catches a deep fly ball on the warning track. Run scores. First and third for the Cardinals. One out.
Murph
March 12th, 2012
3:00 pm
Heyward with a high in-field fly for the first out.
How uncharacteristic of him.
What is that, 10 or so infield popouts for the JHey Kid so far this ST? One of you former baseball guys tell me, what does that indicate is wrong with his swing?
So far JHey appears to be picking up right where he left off last season.
bravesgrl4life
March 12th, 2012
3:01 pm
Gameday and MLB app on Iphone still showing Venters pitching. Don’t we wish?
Stoopid is
March 12th, 2012
3:02 pm
My perdiction is that Stoopid maroon phil will be banned. Bloggers are loosing patients with him because he is and idiot.
abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
3:02 pm
Another sac fly to Heyward. Tie ball game (3-3). Man on first with two outs.
bravesgrl4life
March 12th, 2012
3:02 pm
Well, this one is getting away from us
Kwajbraves
March 12th, 2012
3:02 pm
3-3 Sac Fly. Cards scored 2 runs without the benefit of a hit. Maybe that’s why there are the defending champs.
Just Pateeeee
March 12th, 2012
3:04 pm
Can’t believe I’m here for a pbp (usually working) AND…..actually get to watch the Braves Wed. evening!
SteveinFXBG
March 12th, 2012
3:04 pm
Play for the tie!
Kwajbraves
March 12th, 2012
3:04 pm
Hughes is walking everybody this inning.
coach13
March 12th, 2012
3:05 pm
Let them struggle now and come out of the gates with a fury!! Watch them win 20 of the first 30 games.
abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
3:05 pm
“Linebrink of Disaster” up in the pen for the Cards. There’s hope that the Braves can pull this one out.
abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
3:06 pm
Who thinks Hughes is going to make the big club out of Spring?
Prado catches a fly ball to end the inning.
brian
March 12th, 2012
3:06 pm
if the Braves are up when they start putting in journeymen to pitch, I really am not concerned about the W/L. It would be great to win but I am more happy seeing Prado hit well. Simmons get a walk and SB and solid pitching except when Beachy’s control went to hang out with Elvis as it left the building
David O'Brien
March 12th, 2012
3:06 pm
Cardinals got 2 in inning off Hughes, who walked 3 and gave up 2 sac flies and a single.
Linebrink to pitch 7th for Cards.
hmmmm.........
March 12th, 2012
3:06 pm
I know the pic is small but Chipper looks fat. When’s he due?
abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
3:06 pm
The funny thing about the gameday, Venters ERA went up that inning.
phil
March 12th, 2012
3:07 pm
I’ll take Heyward’s walk as a good sign…
but clearly the shoulder still hurts if he couldn’t throw the guy out at home from the outfield wall….
For you slow ones, like poor ole Lee in S Ga, I’m kidding.
DAP
March 12th, 2012
3:08 pm
abeeewirght, heres the story on wilson.
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/02/24/jack-wilson-calf-strain-to-miss-4-6-weeks/
abeeewright
March 12th, 2012
3:08 pm
As with the Braves and Cards starters leaving the game, I’m out. Peace!
Fols
March 12th, 2012
3:08 pm
I’d rather see Venters pitch an inning and leave the game. We know what he’s capable of, seeing him go 2 innings in ST kinda scares me a bit.
phil
March 12th, 2012
3:09 pm
Linebrink will be on the brink of a Cy Young this year with the change of scenery!
David O'Brien
March 12th, 2012
3:10 pm
Kimbrel up in Braves ‘pen
cowdogit
March 12th, 2012
3:11 pm
The braves pitching staff stinks. I don’t understand why Liberty has stood by an allowed Bobby Cox with his personal vendetta against Leo Mazzone to destroy what was once a history of great pitchers.
Fols
March 12th, 2012
3:13 pm
MLB AT BAT 12 killed the app for Blackberry users? Yikes, I think they should have waited one more full year until everyone is out of their BB contracts. Despite their failures, many of us are still stuck using them. I’m going to miss that app on my phone.
What else do people do while BBQ’n in Winnipeg? I thought everyone listened to the Braves.
Orange Brave f/k/a Billy Jack's BBQ
March 12th, 2012
3:13 pm
can martin bat 2x. once as LF and once as DH?
Kwajbraves
March 12th, 2012
3:15 pm
Kimbrel is in and got greeted by Beltran with a hit. Sutton is in playing SS.
Just Pateeeee
March 12th, 2012
3:15 pm
I didn’t agree with the first fat Chipper comments but hafta admit he looks a little hefty in that pic. However, didn’t look that way at all in the photo shoot about the players’ photos.
Kwajbraves
March 12th, 2012
3:16 pm
More walks…
coach joe
March 12th, 2012
3:16 pm
does the galaxy II phone get the mlb audio package ???
cant get mlb to respond>>
Fols
March 12th, 2012
3:17 pm
I don’t really get the Chipper is fat comments……it’s baseball? Since when is body weight an issue? Little more girth under the uniform might keep him healthy.
Fols
March 12th, 2012
3:18 pm
Coach joe, pretty sure Android gets the app……best $15 i’ve spent!
David O'Brien
March 12th, 2012
3:19 pm
Kimbrel has given up a single and two walks to 1st three Cardinals in 7th
Kwajbraves
March 12th, 2012
3:19 pm
Bases loaded. Kimbrel walks another one.
Fols
March 12th, 2012
3:21 pm
Kimbrel is just confused, it’s the 7th inning…..cause you always test a 9th inning guy in the 7th inning…DUH!
MFin04
March 12th, 2012
3:23 pm
Carlos Beltran!
Never gonna let him go…
phil
March 12th, 2012
3:23 pm
Kimbrel is ready for the season to start.
No worries that he’s becoming a head case like Wohlers did…
Monty
March 12th, 2012
3:24 pm
KImbrell having a flashback! Who says sports isn’t 99% mental?
Billy
March 12th, 2012
3:24 pm
Gotta love some comments that are so far from reality they make me smile.
David O'Brien
March 12th, 2012
3:24 pm
After loading bases on a single and two walks, Kimbrel has struck out next 2 batters….
coach joe
March 12th, 2012
3:25 pm
thanks. fos will check it out..
David O'Brien
March 12th, 2012
3:25 pm
… and Kimbrel gets easy fly to LF by Komatsu for 3rd out. After loading bases on hit and 2 walks, he sat down next 3 w/out a run
CB
March 12th, 2012
3:26 pm
Billy,I never knew there was so many dumb baseball fans until I came on this blog.
Orange Brave f/k/a Billy Jack's BBQ
March 12th, 2012
3:27 pm
unreal
Soph
March 12th, 2012
3:29 pm
Throw your brick wall at random people, CB. So much more fun than slamming your own head against it.
DAP
March 12th, 2012
3:29 pm
and Kimbrel gets easy fly to LF by Komatsu for 3rd out. After loading bases on hit and 2 walks, he sat down next 3 w/out a run
reminds me of wags…
Monty
March 12th, 2012
3:30 pm
Crisis avoided!
Fols
March 12th, 2012
3:31 pm
People need not worry about Kimbrel seriously, kids gonna have another terrific year.
Starting pitching health
Hitting with RISP
That’s about all.
bravesgrl4life
March 12th, 2012
3:36 pm
Can’t capitalize on a decent inning.
CB
March 12th, 2012
3:36 pm
True that,Soph.
Braveone
March 12th, 2012
3:41 pm
From the previous blog which had 1,213 comments, Rick led the way with 79 posts. There were 144 different poster names. Here are the Top 25:
Rank Poster Frequency
1 Rick 79
2 David O’Brien 66
3 noleee 62
4 phil 53
5 Venice Jim 44
6 Ward 42
7 Bravefaninok 41
8 Lew 37
9 jeffrey d 36
10 ChattTownBrian (CTB) 35
11 Kwajbraves 32
12 Tom O’Hawke 31
13 Just Pateeeee 30
14 Tomahawkin 27
15 cabravesfan 22
16 B-F_52 20
17 brian 20
18 MFin04 19
19 CB 18
20 Trey 18
21 Juan 15
22 Brava 14
23 VaBravesFan 14
24 Bat Masterson 13
25 Spice 13
bravesgrl4life
March 12th, 2012
3:44 pm
Oh, well, we still gotta chance.
Tim
March 12th, 2012
3:46 pm
Waiting for first cuts to see if Heyward goes to AAA or to AA the guy will not hit. Hope Wren keeps his promise that he needs to win the RF job. Keep Prado get a bat for RF.
Lew
March 12th, 2012
3:48 pm
Another of the terminally clueless checks in.
Mike
March 12th, 2012
3:49 pm
If braves want to win this season, they should go with Simmons no doubt. He’s already proven that he is the better SS. Can’t wait for infield defense with Freeman and Simmons going to look sick. Pastornicky good kid, would like to see him spend the year or maybe half the year in triple A. Utility player at best.
Murph
March 12th, 2012
3:49 pm
Hope Wren keeps his promise that he needs to win the RF job.
Ummmmm… who is he competing with? Constanza? Durango? Diaz?
Not gonna happen. Heyward could pop up every single AB from now until the end of March and he’ll be starting in RF on opening day.
phil
March 12th, 2012
3:49 pm
Kimbrel is indeed terrific….
Except in the final game of each season when all the chips are on the table.
That cannot be denied or downplayed. But in this new year, he CAN change that.
phil
March 12th, 2012
3:51 pm
Wayward isn’t going anywhere.
BravePack
March 12th, 2012
3:51 pm
Finding a way to lose…again. Oh well it’s only ST right?
phil
March 12th, 2012
3:52 pm
LOL at Lew…
phil
March 12th, 2012
3:52 pm
LOL at Lew…
Steve
March 12th, 2012
3:52 pm
Fumbling Frank fiddled while the Braves burned.
Steve
March 12th, 2012
3:52 pm
Fumbling Frank fiddled while the Braves burned.