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Venice Jim
March 19th, 2012
11:29 am
DAP – I don’t know if you saw the link haggard posted to Tom Boswell’s column on the Phillies, but it’s a worthwhile read (from Bos’s Washington perspective):
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/phillies-toughest-opponent-might-be-father-time/2012/03/17/gIQANxXRJS_story.html
Venice Jim
March 19th, 2012
11:29 am
Bos thinking more highly of the Braves than many people here…
CB
March 19th, 2012
11:31 am
scoots, I looked for a third time and I believe it is two. Someone else figure it out, I am getting a headache.
David O'Brien
March 19th, 2012
11:34 am
Arodys Vizcaino (elbow) is flying to Pensacola now for this afternoon’s appointment with Dr. Andrews.
kenhotlanta
March 19th, 2012
11:35 am
Thanks to haggard, scoots, ncgary, Coach, and Gil for the wonderful tributes to Furman Bisher.
That sports writers reunion picture made me recall if any of the bloggers here are big Nascar fans, you would do good to look up Bill Robinson and read some of his columns and stories on racing. He was almost as good a writer as Furman and his best work was writing about the Richard Petty/David Pearson battles. The man had a way with words that you would not expect to see in a racing writer.
Danga
March 19th, 2012
11:36 am
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/jon-boog-sciambi-broadcasting-the-stats/
Boog article on fangraphs. Sorry this guy didn’t stick around in our broadcast booth a bit longer.
kenhotlanta
March 19th, 2012
11:37 am
Murph: If George is our starting CF next year, we have regressed. Agree on the other ones, though.
Danga
March 19th, 2012
11:38 am
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/fielding-bible-volume-iii-defensive-runs-saved-updated/
For those interested in defensive metrics, the latest changes to the +/- system of the fielding bible.
kenhotlanta
March 19th, 2012
11:41 am
It is so nice to wake up to Robin Meade every morning…I am a lucky guy.
Jimmy
March 19th, 2012
11:44 am
ken – I should try that (Robin). I’ve been waking up with Al for too many years now.
ncscoots
March 19th, 2012
11:45 am
I looked for a third time and I believe it is two.
The first two off days don’t come into play, else you’d have the 2 guy pitching on three days’ rest on the 11th, and they aren’t going to do that. You can skip the 5 with the off day on the 26th, but Hudson would have to be ready exactly on May 1 for the game against the Phightens. Even then, they might have the fill-in pitch that day, and have Hudson go the next.
Hillbilly
March 19th, 2012
11:50 am
scoots, I looked for a third time and I believe it is two. Someone else figure it out, I am getting a headache. CB
I’ve got the 5th starter going on the 11th, 17th, and 22nd.
B-F_52
March 19th, 2012
11:51 am
I have confidence in Varvaro,but didn’t Asencio blow a few tight games last year?I hope he improved if not cut him or trade him
Juan
March 19th, 2012
11:52 am
Walking Dead season finale last night….anyone…wow from the farm to the Prison 3rd season.And who’s this hooded person that save Andrea
Bat Masterson
March 19th, 2012
11:52 am
Good stuff on Furman Bisher, you guys.
Thanks for the links, too.
Venice Jim
March 19th, 2012
11:54 am
Chris Mortensen @mortreport
Manning to Broncos…more coming on Espn
richbrave
March 19th, 2012
11:54 am
Spoke with an individual this a.m. who said BRAVES scouts KERNS and FLEMING both have my grandson on their radar. One can only hope.
GIANTS have asked that he join their camp in June.
kenhotlanta
March 19th, 2012
11:58 am
Juan: The person in the hood is Michonne from the comics. Apparently she is a badass who has figured out how to control or use the walkers to her advantage. Not sure if she runs the Prison or if that is a separate storyline because I haven’t read the comics. They set up Season 3 real nicely.
Bat Masterson
March 19th, 2012
11:58 am
Congrats, rich.
Best of luck to your grandson.
CB
March 19th, 2012
11:59 am
Actually, the opening day starter would pitch on the 11th and that is all I have to say on the subject. Let the Braves figure it out. Wait a minute, that’s Fredi…..
B-F_52
March 19th, 2012
11:59 am
Furman and Lewis were very special.So is our blogmeister
kenhotlanta
March 19th, 2012
11:59 am
Jimmy: Robin will definitely get your day off to a good start.
New Mexico Lee
March 19th, 2012
12:01 pm
Manning to Denver. Woo Hoo
TDub
March 19th, 2012
12:01 pm
Juan – it’s Michonne. Check out the Wikipedia entry, but beware there are tons of spoilers in her entry…
kenhotlanta
March 19th, 2012
12:01 pm
What does that mean for Tim Tebow?
Lew
March 19th, 2012
12:03 pm
DAP- The Phillies might well be looking at Polanco not starting the season either, with a finger injury. What firepower do they still have left? Pence, Victorino, Rollins and some role players at the end of their careers like Thome?
I think they should be worried – not necessartily of the Braves, but in general. The division has gotten deeper – they have not.
ncscoots
March 19th, 2012
12:04 pm
Wait a minute, that’s Fredi
Maybe we’ll have a better idea of the schedule once we see who the sixth starter actually is.
Juan
March 19th, 2012
12:05 pm
I haven’t read the comics, but i looking for 3rd season. The are 2 show i like it a lot…SOA & Walking dead.
New Mexico Lee
March 19th, 2012
12:05 pm
If they are smart, they keep Tebow and let him learn under Manning, use him in the Wild Cat, a little at wide out and running back and wait for Manning to take that hit that puts him out.
Soph
March 19th, 2012
12:06 pm
Tebow Time is over.
At least in Denver.
CB
March 19th, 2012
12:08 pm
Lee,agreed on Tebow unless they can get a haul for him which is doubtful.
Lew
March 19th, 2012
12:09 pm
CB – They could pass the collection dish.
Soph
March 19th, 2012
12:09 pm
I know some people were posting yesterday that they hadn’t had a chance to watch the season finale for TWD so no spoilers from me but that was an awesome episode. Can’t wait for October and season 3.
Murph
March 19th, 2012
12:09 pm
Didn’t the Phillies have all sorts of injuries last year to Utley, Howard, etc? And, when those guys were on the DL, didn’t they somehow just keep on winning anyways?
While those guy being on the DL certainly doesn’t hurt the Braves, I wouldn’t get too excited about it. They seem to be a team who finds a way to win, no matter who is in the lineup. Their SP has a little something to do with that.
Lew
March 19th, 2012
12:10 pm
Collection plate – been listening too much to Chip Caray.
haggard
March 19th, 2012
12:13 pm
richbrave
And the excitement continues to build. Your buttons must be about to bust, proud grandpa. That’s great.
ncgary
March 19th, 2012
12:13 pm
i think this is the year halladay begins to fade some too
granted that doesn’t mean he wont be an all star. but i think he starts regressing
Hillbilly
March 19th, 2012
12:13 pm
4/5 – JJ
4/6 – Off
4/7 – Hanson
4/8 – Beachy
4/9 – Minor
4/10- JJ (4 days rest)
4/11- 5th Starter
4/12- Off
4/13- Hanson (5 days rest)
4/14- Beachy (5 days rest)
4/15- Minor (5 days rest)
4/16- JJ (5 days rest
4/17- 5th starter
4/18- Hanson (4 days rest)
4/19- Beachy (4 days rest)
4/20- Minor (4 days rest)
4/21- JJ (4 days rest)
4/22- 5th starter
4/23- Hanson (4 days rest)
4/24- Beachy (4 days rest)
4/25- Minor (4 days rest)
4/26- Off
4/27- JJ (5 days rest)
4/28- Hanson (4 days rest)
4/29- Beachy (4 days rest)
4/30- Minor (4 days rest)
5/1 – Hudson or 5th starter
glord1
March 19th, 2012
12:14 pm
DOB – Just curiuos does Dr Andrews practice out of Pensacola now? I always thought he was in Birmingham.
New Mexico Lee
March 19th, 2012
12:15 pm
Hopefully Tebow Time is not over, just put back on the bench where it should be.
CB
March 19th, 2012
12:16 pm
You are the man, Hillbilly.
Hillbilly
March 19th, 2012
12:16 pm
Of course that’s all theoretical. A rain out or Flu-like symptoms could throw it all out of whack.
Soph
March 19th, 2012
12:18 pm
CraZy – wherever you are – happy birthday to you!
Jimmy
March 19th, 2012
12:20 pm
No…report says that Broncos plan to trade Tebow.
Miami still needs help in that area.
Lew
March 19th, 2012
12:20 pm
Murph – You should read the article that wqas linked to above. Howard is having serious problems. The stitches on the surgical repair of his ankle got infected – he’s still in a walking boot and from personal experience, he will come out of it with his leg half the size of the other – takes time to get the strength back from atrophied muscles and is no fun.
They don’t have Ibanez bat anymore. They just lost Dominic Brown again. They dumped Wilson Valdez who filled in well for Utley and Rollins and Polanco may also be out with hand issues. Their power now consists of Hunter Pence. Their offense will not be what it was.
Hillbilly
March 19th, 2012
12:20 pm
DOB – Just curiuos does Dr Andrews practice out of Pensacola now? I always thought he was in Birmingham.
With the money he’s made off MLB pitchers in the last 10-15 years, I’m suprised he’s not practicing out of “James Andrews Island” in the Carribean.
Monty
March 19th, 2012
12:21 pm
Medlen just looks like a guy you are supposed to hit, like someone’s kid brother pitching, and then you find yourself on the way back to the dugout. Obviously Teheran and Delgado are more highly favored by the Braves org. and will be given every op. over Medlen, no matter how well Meds pitches. Heck, the Braves could let Meds start in April while Hanson is out and he would win, and then they could use him for trade, a viable SP for a bat. Better to get full potential for him than to become just a mop up, low leverage guy(as someone said). I could see Medlen starting and being a consistent winner. I know the Braves org. think they have budding superstars in Teheran and Delgado but I’m not seeing it. Be glad to be wrong.
CB
March 19th, 2012
12:21 pm
Soph, have you ever watched the show “The Killing”? My wife and I love it.
Monty
March 19th, 2012
12:21 pm
Meant to say while Huddy is out.
New Mexico Lee
March 19th, 2012
12:24 pm
I think trading Tebow would be a mistake.
David O'Brien
March 19th, 2012
12:26 pm
Hillbilly: Andrews opened a second clinic in Pensacola a couple of years ago.
ncscoots
March 19th, 2012
12:26 pm
I think folks forget that I was in favor of letting Medlen start in April, too, until Hillbilly changed my mind.
Soph
March 19th, 2012
12:28 pm
CB – I haven’t but I saw a commercial for it during The Walking Dead yesterday and it looked interesting. I’ll have to see if I can catch up on old episodes and add it to my list.
Jimmy
March 19th, 2012
12:29 pm
Lee- I think trading Tebow is a mistake. Here is the quote:
“Peyton Manning has reportedly chosen his team and he will be the next quarterback of … the Denver Broncos. CBSSports.com’s Mike Freeman confirms that Manning’s pick is Denver and that a contract “is a formality” at this point.
Freeman also reports that the Broncos will attempt to trade Tim Tebow and “do not care” what they get for him.”
Bat Masterson
March 19th, 2012
12:31 pm
5/90 for Manning?
Most of that must be in the first 2 or 3 years.
CB
March 19th, 2012
12:31 pm
Soph, you definitely want to watch it from the beginning or you will be lost for sure.
Danga
March 19th, 2012
12:32 pm
What is the reasoning behind not wanting Medlen to start? Seems to me he would be a better than average bottom of the rotation starter. From where I stand, I guess the biggest argument against him is that the other guys have such high ceilings.
Venice Jim
March 19th, 2012
12:37 pm
Heading off for a 2 hour tutoring session (meaning non-availability for PBP)…
Hillbilly
March 19th, 2012
12:39 pm
DOB, that was glord asking about Pensacola. I was just quoting him and being a smart @##.
Jimmy
March 19th, 2012
12:40 pm
VJ – yeah saw where you posted that yesterday. Hurry back brother.
Bat Masterson
March 19th, 2012
12:40 pm
What is the reasoning behind not wanting Medlen to start?
Flatbilled cap bias
Danga
March 19th, 2012
12:41 pm
Flatbilled cap bias
ncscoots
March 19th, 2012
12:42 pm
Flatbilled cap bias
Harsh, but true.
David O'Brien
March 19th, 2012
12:42 pm
knock me over with a feather: Drive-By Truckers’ “Carl Perkins’ Cadillac” playing on stadium PA at Dark Star
DAP
March 19th, 2012
12:42 pm
lew What firepower do they still have left? Pence, Victorino, Rollins and some role players at the end of their careers like Thome?
their lineup inst completely pathetic with guys like ruiz, mayberry, wigginton, ect. its not great, thats for sure. but their pitching is so good, they can still win alot of ballgames.like i said though, its going to come alot tougher for them.
Murph
March 19th, 2012
12:43 pm
Lew, I know the Phillies are hurting and in some cases, hurting bad… but they’ll still find a way to win.
I just don’t think we can count on taking advantage of our easy April schedule and looking at the standings in May with the assumption that the Phillies will automatically be 5+ games out of first.
They’ll find a way to win. And no, I’m not being doom/gloom. I don’t really care what the Phillies do… if the Braves don’t win, it’s all moot anyways.
New Mexico Lee
March 19th, 2012
12:45 pm
‘do not care” WOW tells you what they think of him.
Monty
March 19th, 2012
12:48 pm
I have a feeling getting rid of Tebow will backfire on Denver. Sometimes you “reap what you sow.”
Jimmy
March 19th, 2012
12:48 pm
The Phils were 6th in the NL in runs scored last year…still won 102 games.
Hillbilly
March 19th, 2012
12:49 pm
knock me over with a feather: Drive-By Truckers’ “Carl Perkins’ Cadillac” playing on stadium PA at Dark Star
GTFO…Between this and Molyan and Medlen’s new twitter-fueled friendship with Jason Isbell, I believe there’s hope for this team, yet…musically speaking.
Soph
March 19th, 2012
12:50 pm
‘do not care” WOW tells you what they think of him.
Yeah, I know Elway was never too high on him but geez.
New Mexico Lee
March 19th, 2012
12:50 pm
5 years for Manning, that doesn’t sound right. 2 maybe.
Lew
March 19th, 2012
12:50 pm
DAP and Murph – Yeah, I know and I’m not consigning the Phillies to Metshood, but they are NOT the powerhouse they were the past couple of years. Even the pitching is not as strong as last year. The end of their rotation is Blanton/Kendrick and they have to hope Worley remains anywhere near as strong as last year.
Losing Howard and Utley seriously depletes their power and Wigginton is not going to replace Howard’s bat. Without Polanco, they’re that much weaker.
I’m pretty sure they’ve come back to earth somewhat.
cabravesfan
March 19th, 2012
12:52 pm
Morning all…
Soph
March 19th, 2012
12:53 pm
Seriously though, thank you Peyton for not dragging the process out and making me dislike you. He did well.
Monty
March 19th, 2012
12:53 pm
What Denver is doing is like dumping the faithful wife and mother of your children for the still sexy(but older) pin-up queen. This could get ugly in a hurry, especially if Peyton can’t deliver or stay healthy. Somebody could get egg on their face.
Soph
March 19th, 2012
12:54 pm
Hi cab. Do you want Tebow if Alex Smith does sign somewhere else now?
DAP
March 19th, 2012
12:54 pm
murph Didn’t the Phillies have all sorts of injuries last year to Utley, Howard, etc?
i dont think so, not all at the same time.
CB
March 19th, 2012
12:54 pm
cab, maybe the 49ers can trade for Tebow if they lose Smith.
haggard
March 19th, 2012
12:54 pm
Lew
I’m glad you’re here as I have a friend with some general pain in both knees–probably arthritis related–and was wondering what your advice is on a supplement routine?
Soph
March 19th, 2012
12:55 pm
Teehee, CB. Great minds.
haggard
March 19th, 2012
12:56 pm
Mornin’ cab…
Lew
March 19th, 2012
12:56 pm
And keep in mind that last season, Howard only missed ten games all year. He’ll miss more than that the first two weeks this time around.
brian
March 19th, 2012
12:57 pm
how many starts are we looking at for the 5th starter before May 1??
Bat Masterson
March 19th, 2012
12:57 pm
5 years for Manning, that doesn’t sound right. 2 maybe.
Doesn’t that have something to do with cap space and signing bonuses?
Lew
March 19th, 2012
12:58 pm
haggard – Glucosamine sulphate – 2000 MG daily. Get it at Wal Mart and forget the chondroitan along with it. Other than that, Super B Complex helps with nerve function and you can’t really take too much of it. Calcium can’t hurt, either.
Lew
March 19th, 2012
12:59 pm
brian – Probably three. Maybe two.
CB
March 19th, 2012
1:01 pm
Three, brian. Hillbilly is correct.
Lew
March 19th, 2012
1:01 pm
Broncos fans are going to be highly upset if Manning gets injured early on and Tebow is gone.
Not so sure I’d take a chance on Manning for serious money or years. Could work out to be great, could work out to be one of the biggest mistakes they’ve ever made.
Salt life
March 19th, 2012
1:02 pm
Directive channel 658 if you have it
brian
March 19th, 2012
1:02 pm
thanks guys – I would agree it would make much more sense to have Medlen take those irregular April starts and keep the young guys Teheran and Delgado on a regular schedule in AAA
Salt life
March 19th, 2012
1:02 pm
Directv
cabravesfan
March 19th, 2012
1:03 pm
Soph & CB-
Not even if Denver PAID the Niners to take him. Not a fan…
Hi Haggard!
haggard
March 19th, 2012
1:04 pm
Lew
Thanks so much. Seems as if I remembered you swore by a “magic elixir” a while back and I’ll pass your recommendation along in a few minutes.
Lew
March 19th, 2012
1:07 pm
haggard – Afraid there’s no magic elixer. Arthritis is going to win out over aanything you can take, but the Glucosamine does lubricate the joints pretty well and has made a good bit of difference for me and most others I know who take it. It will still hurt, but won’t deteriorate as quickly, but one way or another, old age gonna get you.
Jimmy
March 19th, 2012
1:08 pm
Anyone doing PbP this afternoon?
VJ is busy for a few hours.
New Mexico Lee
March 19th, 2012
1:08 pm
Could be Bat. It will be interesting to see what the contract looks like when it is finalized.
Bat Masterson
March 19th, 2012
1:09 pm
4 to 3 out 1
K out 2
haggard
March 19th, 2012
1:09 pm
cab
I thought of you a couple of days ago upon reading that Scully has scaled back his schedule just a bit more; he’ll no longer be doing Rockies games on the road.
CB
March 19th, 2012
1:10 pm
Lew,thanks for that info on the arthritis sufferers. Wife has it in her fingers, we will definitely try it.