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Venice Jim
May 13th, 2012
3:41 pm
Veer
May 13th, 2012
9:34 am
Very unlikely that we win today.
We are going aganist statistically MLB’s best pitcher in Lynn
Veer
May 13th, 2012
3:38 pm
Lance Lynn doesn’t look like a 6 game winner or the top ERA guy in the NL.
This is what happens when you face real hitters and not the weak Central division hitters.
phil
May 13th, 2012
3:41 pm
That’s why Mac should be benched for Ross or even Diaz!
nolie
May 13th, 2012
3:41 pm
ok Lawton, all the bragging we did on Lynn obviously got the ol’ reverse jinx working…
Jimmy
May 13th, 2012
3:42 pm
Ross would be a starter on any of the other 34 teams.
The A Bomb
May 13th, 2012
3:42 pm
phil — I’ll stick to it. But you stick to….sigh, OK?
I saw McCovey play many times in person and of course on TV and that’s who he reminds me of, OK?
But you keep reacting to each at-bat and create a new nickname for him BASED on that at-bat, OK?
…..sigh, OK?
nolie
May 13th, 2012
3:42 pm
Tyler moves him over. Not the greatest skills maybe, but a good kid IMO
phil
May 13th, 2012
3:43 pm
VJ – at least veer came through with a praise for us.
phil
May 13th, 2012
3:44 pm
A Bomb – you take me too seriously….
Saw his 500th dinger as an older lad…..yes, mccovey was something.
JC Brave
May 13th, 2012
3:45 pm
First pitch to Bourn, not a strike…
brian
May 13th, 2012
3:46 pm
that would be tie goes to the runner there ump
Venice Jim
May 13th, 2012
3:46 pm
phil – I was trumpeting his growth!
phil
May 13th, 2012
3:46 pm
Another pathetic call by an ump….this crew warrants suspension.
VaBravesFan
May 13th, 2012
3:46 pm
Damn, thought he was safe, I actually jumped out my seat in anger. I did just play softball lastnight. Easily get pumped up.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
May 13th, 2012
3:46 pm
Whatever happened to “tie goes to the runner”…?
Trey
May 13th, 2012
3:46 pm
Extremely close call. Looks like it was a tie.
B_F 52
May 13th, 2012
3:47 pm
What is Bourn like the umps whipping boy or what——tie goes to the runner unless its bourn
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
May 13th, 2012
3:47 pm
phil That’s why Mac should be benched for Ross or even Diaz!
I know…sorry, I keep forgetting…
VaBravesFan
May 13th, 2012
3:47 pm
Replayed showed the pitcher get there right before him slow mo.
Lawton
May 13th, 2012
3:47 pm
nolie, I like Pastornicky too, but I seem him more as a utility guy. Not sure he has the arm to be a plus shortstop defensively. Although, if he can unload quickly AND throw accurately, he might be decent out there.
If he hits well, he might be able to play 2B every day for a team that gets plenty of offensive production from both corner infielders. Just my opinion.
Trey
May 13th, 2012
3:47 pm
phil, at least we have the lead.
The A Bomb
May 13th, 2012
3:48 pm
No, phil — but when you say I’m jumping the gun I’m basing my OPINION on actually seeing McCovey many times AND a similar career start.
McCovey won Rookie of the Year in 1959. In 1960, if there was a Giants blog, he would have ben crucified. McCovey didn’t really explode until 1963….age 25.
Heyward reminds me of McCovey in a ton of ways.
But most around here just compare prospects to former Braves legends and if they don’t hit the mark, trade ‘em, cut ‘em, destroy ‘em.
phil
May 13th, 2012
3:49 pm
True, trey. True.
But we don’t lead by 10.
Fire FG!!
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
May 13th, 2012
3:49 pm
Brooms are at work…….SWEEEEEEEEEP!
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
May 13th, 2012
3:50 pm
Lawton If he hits well, he might be able to play 2B every day for a team…
Dude, seems like everybody’s suddenly trying to show all my faves to the door…
TCarter
May 13th, 2012
3:50 pm
Dear Carroll or DOB,
As a fan how can we get one of those pink bats? Do they auction them off?
Thanks!
Lawton
May 13th, 2012
3:50 pm
ran it back on the DVR. Bourn was out by a hair.
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
May 13th, 2012
3:50 pm
These umps miss one or two calls every game. They’re human.
phil
May 13th, 2012
3:51 pm
I’ve never advocated trading, cutting or destroying Jason….
I just think he should be released.
brian
May 13th, 2012
3:51 pm
it will be interesting to see if Tommy gets better and better feel of his fastball through this season – s/p injury and an adjusted motion. I also think he is still building up arm and shoulder strength.
Avoid the big inning Tommy
brian
May 13th, 2012
3:52 pm
Barry Bonds could easily still have the most walks
The A Bomb
May 13th, 2012
3:52 pm
And BTW phil I give you credit for responding. Most around here have no reference point for anything prior to Dale Murphy. You do, nolie, Venice Jim, Woody Woodward and a few others.
But when I saw Heyward 2 years ago I saw a junior edition of McCovey and I hope I’m right.
Lawton
May 13th, 2012
3:52 pm
no, McFann, not trying to show Pastornicky the door. I wonder though If Simmons and Pastornicky are on the roster next season with no Jack Wilson. If so, I would think Pastornicky would get some work at 2B in the spring.
Trey
May 13th, 2012
3:52 pm
Fire Greg Walker, phil!!!!
nolie
May 13th, 2012
3:53 pm
I pretty much agree Lawton, but h’s a hustler and he does a lot of small things pretty well with the bat, hitting very well in high leverage so far though of course thats a mighty small sample size so far. will never be a great SS no doubt, average range and arm at best.
funny thing is that he pitched in HS and hit 90, so his arm is not as poor as it looks, poor throwing mechanics at times
brian
May 13th, 2012
3:53 pm
if there were not 2 outs and a runner at 3B, I wonder if the ump still would have called bourn out. Love the hustle by Bourn
VaBravesFan
May 13th, 2012
3:53 pm
Keith Law said Pastornicky is either a everyday shortstop or a bench player. Says the bat doesn’t fit anywhere else. But I disagree. I think he could make a good 2ndbaseman, and would be a good number 1 or 2 batter in the future.
phil
May 13th, 2012
3:54 pm
I hope you’re right too, A Bomb, believe me…
But i don’t want to wait 3 more years. May not have to.
Bat Masterson
May 13th, 2012
3:55 pm
McCovey won Rookie of the Year in 1959. In 1960, if there was a Giants blog, he would have ben crucified. McCovey didn’t really explode until 1963….age 25.
Heyward reminds me of McCovey in a ton of ways.
So you’re saying the Braves should get one great year out of him before he splits.
Lawton
May 13th, 2012
3:55 pm
good point, VaBravesFan, very good speed, opposite field/contact hitter would fit nicely in the 2-hole.
phil
May 13th, 2012
3:56 pm
I am personally pleased with Rev so far…..
At least until his next pathetic error.
No, he’s done well and can hold his head semi-high.
nolie
May 13th, 2012
3:57 pm
but will he get on base enough to hit at the top of the lineup? not so sure he will..
Lawton
May 13th, 2012
3:57 pm
and I agree, on Pastornicky’s range. But. I have been surprised that his range has been limited. He has very good speed and quickness. He must not get good reads off the bat?
The A Bomb
May 13th, 2012
3:58 pm
No Bat — What I’m saying is that in 1960, McCovey had a rotten season but the Giants stuck with him. Much like Heyward in 2011. Comparable ages, comparable stats. And that’s why I think the Braves need to lock him and Freeman up pronto. Not so much McCann.
Lawton
May 13th, 2012
3:58 pm
nolie
May 13th, 2012
3:57 pm
but will he get on base enough to hit at the top of the lineup? not so sure he will..
yeah, that’s a good point too.
Woody Woodward
May 13th, 2012
3:58 pm
Agree w nolie on Rev. He’s a pleasant surprise at the plate so far, but in the field he’s marginal and probably won’t get any better. I complain about him, he’s not hurting this year’s team. In the long run, it’ll be Simmons.
iTiSi
May 13th, 2012
3:59 pm
Great article today in the St. Louis Dispatch about CJ by Bernie Miklasz. Shows how much they recognize his abilities respect for the game.
VaBravesFan
May 13th, 2012
3:59 pm
Pastornicky batting 8th doesn’t allow him to use all his tools. He is a contact guy, can steal bases, move runners so on… But you don’t want your 8th batter moving runners over with the pitcher on deck, rarely will get a chance to steal a base. I see Pastor being a Prado type hitter without the 15 homer power.
LAG
May 13th, 2012
3:59 pm
Bat Masterson -So you’re saying the Braves should get one great year out of him before he splits.
…………
VaBravesFan
May 13th, 2012
4:01 pm
I see Pastornicky someday being a 280/340 type hitter who could provide around 20 steals.
phil
May 13th, 2012
4:02 pm
My son just reports that in video baseball, scott linebrink – yes, that one – just climbed the RF wall to rob David Ortiz of a two run homer….
I knew we weren’t using him right!
Venice Jim
May 13th, 2012
4:02 pm
Heath Bell just gave up a couple of Mets’ runs in the top of the 9th…4-2 NYM…
JC Brave
May 13th, 2012
4:03 pm
-Hey guys, let’s sweep the Rockies and the Cardinals!
-But, what about the Cubs?
-Well, we need to rest a bit between sweeps, don’t we?
nolie
May 13th, 2012
4:03 pm
I don’t see him getting on base that much, especially early in the order Va
Mitchell
May 13th, 2012
4:04 pm
He walked the leadoff batter.
Bad idea, Tommy.
Come on now.
nolie
May 13th, 2012
4:04 pm
let’s quit the sweep talk so early. makes old f@rts like me anxious….
phil
May 13th, 2012
4:06 pm
Hanson coming apart? Sigh…
Woody Woodward
May 13th, 2012
4:06 pm
He’s setting up the double play Mitchell.
Lawton
May 13th, 2012
4:06 pm
gift from Cruz there. than you very much
iTiSi
May 13th, 2012
4:06 pm
For the Braves to go to St. Louis and sweep the Cards, wouldn’t that be at least a “semi-miracle”?
VaBravesFan
May 13th, 2012
4:06 pm
nolie
Well if Pastornicky won’t ever reach those type numbers were better off giving the job to Simmons since his defense much better. The offensive difference between the two wouldn’t meaningful enough to make a decision on.
Tomahawk Mafia
May 13th, 2012
4:06 pm
This jumping ahead 0-2 or 1-2 and running the count full really needs to stop by the Braves pitchers.
phil
May 13th, 2012
4:06 pm
Agree with nolie….
But i’m not old.
JC Brave
May 13th, 2012
4:07 pm
Get a DP and keep it short…
Veer
May 13th, 2012
4:07 pm
surprising they let lynn hit
Woody Woodward
May 13th, 2012
4:07 pm
Lynn has a bad beard. That’s bad as in ugly.
VaBravesFan
May 13th, 2012
4:07 pm
If Pastor at best will only be a 260/330 hitter with average defense, I rather have Simmons who might only hit 240/310 but elite defense.
Lawton
May 13th, 2012
4:08 pm
no off day for the Cards until May 31st.
BravesKnowledge
May 13th, 2012
4:09 pm
PedoPhil complaining once again. What’s new….
nolie
May 13th, 2012
4:10 pm
gotta admit that I still miss Raffy sometimes. I liked him when he was a Brave
JC Brave
May 13th, 2012
4:10 pm
F U Furcal…
phil
May 13th, 2012
4:11 pm
iTiSi
May 13th, 2012
4:06 pm
For the Braves to go to St. Louis and sweep the Cards, wouldn’t that be at least a “semi-miracle”?
******
in essense perhaps.
But winning should be expected. We’re turning a corner maybe.
Tomahawk Mafia
May 13th, 2012
4:11 pm
Furcal destroys Braves pitching.
nolie
May 13th, 2012
4:11 pm
the little busturd….
VaBravesFan
May 13th, 2012
4:11 pm
Terrible call by Matheny.. You must bunt in that spot. The pitcher’s chance of making contact is slim to begin with and if he did put it in play that chances of a grounder are much higher than a flyball. Maximize your chance to do something productive in that spot. Moving a runner to 2nd base should have been key in that spot. High % chance of a K or double play with the pitcher swinging.
nolie
May 13th, 2012
4:12 pm
pheewww!
Woody Woodward
May 13th, 2012
4:12 pm
No way any ss makes that play, but it shows Revs slow feet.
JC Brave
May 13th, 2012
4:12 pm
gotta admit that I still miss Raffy sometimes. I liked him when he was a Brave
Good guy, until he and his agent made their “business” move on the Braves…
Louis
May 13th, 2012
4:12 pm
Pastor’s D is tough to watch
iTiSi
May 13th, 2012
4:13 pm
Braves don’t have a day off until May31st, is that what you meant to say, Lawton?
VaBravesFan
May 13th, 2012
4:13 pm
Plus Furcal was on deck who has 2nd most hits in baseball… Seems like a no-brainer… People get paid alot of money to make stupid decisions.
Veer
May 13th, 2012
4:13 pm
Should have pinch hit for Lynn. I mean they are down 3 runs. Not only they don’t pinch hit. Lynn has high pitch count and is probably tired. Will be interesting to see what Lynn can do in the 6th.
Venice Jim
May 13th, 2012
4:14 pm
Marlins now have 1st and 3rd, none out, in bottom of 9th vs Mets – Acosta up in bullpen…
Never mind – 4-3, 1st and 3rd again…
phil
May 13th, 2012
4:14 pm
Large Lynn soldiers on…
VaBravesFan
May 13th, 2012
4:14 pm
Which is what’s wrong with this country to begin with. Lack of common sense is high nowadays.
nolie
May 13th, 2012
4:15 pm
y’all are spoiled, his D is no worse than a lot of shortstops
VaBravesFan
May 13th, 2012
4:16 pm
Klaw said Simmons defense could be so good that he could play everyday and the offensive production wouldn’t matter.
Tomahawk Mafia
May 13th, 2012
4:16 pm
Francisco looks terrible at the plate today. I guess he is rusty.
phil
May 13th, 2012
4:16 pm
Flabsisco ready for Denny’s date….
nolie
May 13th, 2012
4:17 pm
210 BA. who is more worthless, him or BMac???……..
phil
May 13th, 2012
4:17 pm
I suspect lack of common sense has always been high…
JC Brave
May 13th, 2012
4:18 pm
Keep making him work!!!
Let his arm fall off!!
phil
May 13th, 2012
4:18 pm
Gotta be Mac….
phil
May 13th, 2012
4:19 pm
Sigh….Ross looked like Mac just now.
Lawton
May 13th, 2012
4:19 pm
iTiSi
May 13th, 2012
4:13 pm
Braves don’t have a day off until May31st, is that what you meant to say, Lawton?
no, I meant Cards. guess its true for the Braves too.
But, I was thinking in terms of Matheny trying to get an extra inning out of his pitcher.
nolie
May 13th, 2012
4:19 pm
120 pitches for the kid? whos the manager of that team, Dusty Baker?
Tomahawk Mafia
May 13th, 2012
4:19 pm
Lance Lynn has looked quite good today in the large scheme of things. Hopefully, Hanson can make it through the tough portion of the Cardinals lineup and make it through six strong innings.
Jimmy
May 13th, 2012
4:20 pm
Like I said, Ross has no business on a MLB roster.
TBbravesfan
May 13th, 2012
4:20 pm
just a few more runs would look good.
Woody Woodward
May 13th, 2012
4:21 pm
Nolie, what the hell does that mean? That’s like saying his breath is no worse than most folks. I think it goes back to the choices we had in spring. I was for Simmons, but it’s worked out well so far. I just miss a better than average glove at short.
iTiSi
May 13th, 2012
4:22 pm
Disagree on TP’s defense. It is suspect and am surprised he wasn’t switched to 2B in the minors. Last I heard, the excellent Cook Co., GA shortstop, Kaleb Cowart, who was drafted by the Angels has already been switched to 2B at Cedar Rapids, AA(I think) minor league team. He’s doing pretty well with the bat.