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Robert
June 8th, 2012
3:06 pm
“Let’s see…after some review, it seems appearant that we would have won several WS if our guys had just layed off the cerial and cheeseburgers. Is that right?”
No. They didnt have to make any such sacrifice. If they had gotten rid of Bobby Cox after the 1993 season, they couldve had all the cereal and cheeseburgers they wanted and still won at least three WS championships
raleighbravefan
June 8th, 2012
3:07 pm
Robert – I think you’re full of “it”… and I understand that idea. I also was not talking about their pitching ability, but their makeup and fortitude. You’re still a moron.
cricket
June 8th, 2012
3:07 pm
That “it” – you either understand the idea or you dont.
where the heck is Shaun when he can actually be useful?
Brian from SC
June 8th, 2012
3:08 pm
Exactly, MFin04. Fredi knows what he’s doing.
MFin04
June 8th, 2012
3:08 pm
“a high-tech sonic cannon that can make you wet yourself on its lowest setting”
That one is for the ladies.
raleighbravefan
June 8th, 2012
3:09 pm
cricket –
Robert
June 8th, 2012
3:09 pm
“He wanted to win -championships!- and gave every game his all”
Well said. With Glavine and Maddux, when they lost a WS, you got the feeling that they were like oh well it was a great season. Only with Smoltz did you get the feeling that he was sickened by failing to get it done when the opportunity to be a champion presented itself
raleighbravefan
June 8th, 2012
3:10 pm
I’m gone, and it doesn’t look like I’m going to miss much.
cricket
June 8th, 2012
3:11 pm
he was only part warrior –
“He was party goofy kid and part warrior but he always wanted the ball,” Foxworthy said. “He stared at the batter like he’d peed in his mother’s purse.”
Hillbilly
June 8th, 2012
3:11 pm
Bladder collapsing water cannons and testicle crushing dogs?
Only the “clutch” survive.
raleighbravefan
June 8th, 2012
3:12 pm
Wasn’t it Glavin who pitched the complete game shut out in the WS we did win?
Like I said, gotta go.
njbraves
June 8th, 2012
3:13 pm
Robert’s back….dumb as ever.
ncscoots
June 8th, 2012
3:14 pm
Only the “clutch” survive.
Truthfully, it appears that they’ve already unleashed that sonic cannon on Robert.
Or maybe he just p***es himself at the mention of Smoltz’s name, I guess that could be it, too.
Frankie Wren
June 8th, 2012
3:15 pm
That’s pretty funny cricket. I think most people understand the warrior comment and let’s not be oversensitive here. Don’t agree at all with the statement, but understand the context of it.
Robert
June 8th, 2012
3:16 pm
raleighbravesfan – Maddux and Glavine’s makeup was that they were happy to be there and winning it all was a bonus after a great season well done. Smoltz’s makeup was that the regular season was all about getting to the chance to win what really matters.
For what it’s worth, I find it hard to believe that anyone could fail to see this basic difference in the makeups of these guys. You can choose to deny or ignore it (which is what I think you’re doing)
Heck – I bet you they’d admit it themselves. I’d be willing to bet that Smoltz still loses an occasional night’s sleep agonizing over the opportunities not taken advantage of. I’d similarly bet that if you asked that of Maddxu or Glavine they’d laugh and tell you they are long over it
MFin04
June 8th, 2012
3:17 pm
Just read in an article that A-Rod is making “75 cents a second!” Lol.
cricket
June 8th, 2012
3:17 pm
smoltz clearly wants his number retired MORE than glavin -
smoltz’s reaction to news – He called it a “wow moment.”
glavin’s reaction to news that his number will be retired – The unflappable Tom Glavine said he’s not sure how he will react when he sees the Atlanta Braves retire his No. 47.
keylargo
June 8th, 2012
3:18 pm
a truck-mounted water cannon affectionately known as ‘the typhoon’, a high-tech sonic cannon that can make you wet yourself on its lowest setting,
Why would they want a weapon that will make you wet yourself when they’ve just done it for you?
Robert
June 8th, 2012
3:19 pm
“Wasn’t it Glavin who pitched the complete game shut out in the WS we did win?”
Right there is proof you dont understand “it” – The champion mentality isnt satisfied with getting the big job done ONCE – The champion, the warrior, expects and accepts nothing less EVERY TIME
Tell me this – one game to decide if you win or lose it all – would you rather have Smoltz or Glavine on the mound for your side?
ncscoots
June 8th, 2012
3:20 pm
I think most people understand the warrior comment and let’s not be oversensitive here
Well, I’m afraid I’m gonna have to be thought oversensitive. The casual use of a term which has a certain meaning to certain people gets me off the launch pad, and I highly doubt that’s going to change. Robert has so little understanding of competitive will that it’s unsurprising that he would misuse the term, though.
cricket
June 8th, 2012
3:20 pm
This guys knows Smoltz’s true feelings. He knows when he couldn’t and wouldn’t sleep at night. Is he the reason behind smoltz’s divorce?
but may be not. he also seems to know what raleighbravesfan is choosing to do. looks like we have found a universal human whisperer.
cricket
June 8th, 2012
3:21 pm
Glavine, who had five seasons with at least 20 wins, set an example for other Atlanta pitchers by refusing to be slowed by minor injuries.
“I appreciate him more than anybody,” Smoltz said. “I was with him longer than anybody. And the things that he went through behind the scenes are so far greater, they could only be appreciated by the guys who were with him.”
keylargo
June 8th, 2012
3:21 pm
The champion, the warrior, expects and accepts nothing less EVERY TIME
Tell me this – one game to decide if you win or lose it all – would you rather have Smoltz or Glavine on the mound for your side?
Smoltz – 0
Glavine – 1
MFin04
June 8th, 2012
3:22 pm
For DOB and CR to use:
Edwin Encarnacion 2011 134 games .272/.334/.453/.787 17hrs 55rbis
Edwin Encarnacion 2012 54 games .279/.348/.578/.926 17hrs 43rbis
cricket
June 8th, 2012
3:23 pm
“Wasn’t it Glavin who pitched the complete game shut out in the WS we did win?”
Right there is proof you dont understand “it” – The champion mentality isnt satisfied with getting the big job done ONCE – The champion, the warrior, expects and accepts nothing less EVERY TIME
how many WS complete game shutouts did smoltz have since he accepted nothing less EVERY TIME?
ok, i’ve had enough. this douchenozzle is going to make me hate smoltz for no reason.
have a good one folks.
Robert
June 8th, 2012
3:24 pm
ncscoots – warrior is EXACTLY the right word – It describes the mindset -
Frankie Wren
June 8th, 2012
3:26 pm
Turn off the lights, the party’s over.
Go Braves!
ncscoots
June 8th, 2012
3:26 pm
warrior is EXACTLY the right word – It describes the mindset
You don’t have the slightest idea, not the first, faintest clue, as to what you are talking about.
MFin04
June 8th, 2012
3:26 pm
My favorite warrior….the ULTIMATE WARRIOR! (hit the music)
DUH,….DUH, DUUUUH, DUUH, DUH
Ward
June 8th, 2012
3:27 pm
Hello everyone! We need to get rid of “Simba” for Simmons. You don’t hear people coming up with a name like that for Bryce Harper? I’m going to float “The Ranger”, for Simmons………Thought I would come on for a few. How about “The Ranger”.
MFin04
June 8th, 2012
3:28 pm
““Simba” for Simmons”
WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD CALL HIM THAT? He looks more like Nala anyways.
usnavyvolfaninva
June 8th, 2012
3:29 pm
MF,
My favorite “warriors” – Hawk and Animal- The Road Warriors….”WHAT A RUSH”
Ward
June 8th, 2012
3:30 pm
“Simba”, is Whimpy………I’m not going for it.
Robert
June 8th, 2012
3:30 pm
cricket – look at Smoltz’s postseason stats and compare them to Glavine’s
Smoltz consistantly stepped it up in the post-season
Yes, Glavine did it that one time — after a short regular season, (advantage to the starting pitchers), against a team managed by Mike Hargrove
I’m done with this. If y’all dont want to see or acknowledge the difference, then that’s fine. There’s a reason for it. Acknowledging that difference is acknowledgement of the franchise’s repeated shortcomings and of their repeated failure when presented with opportunity.
Acknowledging the difference is acknowledging that winning a division title is not an accomplishment when you have a team good enough to win the World Series
usnavyvolfaninva
June 8th, 2012
3:30 pm
…aaand good to see Robert, Mr glass-half-full, again.
Ward
June 8th, 2012
3:31 pm
I like ” The Ranger” for Simmons.
Robert
June 8th, 2012
3:32 pm
“You don’t have the slightest idea, not the first, faintest clue, as to what you are talking about”
I beg to differ – let’s leave it at that
MFin04
June 8th, 2012
3:32 pm
“good to see Robert, Mr glass-half-full, again.”
His glass was emptied and smashed long…long ago.
cabravesfan
June 8th, 2012
3:32 pm
““Simba” for Simmons”
WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD CALL HIM THAT? He looks more like Nala anyways.
His teammates. And he doesn’t look anything like my dog…
Hillbilly
June 8th, 2012
3:33 pm
“Simba”, is Whimpy………I’m not going for it.
I agree with Ward…(there I said it.) Worst nickname in years, surpassing J-Hey and Kimmie atop the list.
cabravesfan
June 8th, 2012
3:33 pm
Also, Simba means Lion in Swahili
Ward
June 8th, 2012
3:36 pm
Would the Nats call Bryce Harper “Simba”? We need to do better. We are not in kiddy land……
usnavyvolfaninva
June 8th, 2012
3:37 pm
MF,
LMAO! Good point!
cabravesfan
June 8th, 2012
3:39 pm
Would the Nats call Bryce Harper “Simba”? We need to do better. We are not in kiddy land……
Actually, apparently they call him Bam-Bam…what was that about kiddy land?
http://www.wusa9.com/sports/article/205208/444/Bryce-Harper-Earns-New-Nickname
sri
June 8th, 2012
3:39 pm
Verducci has an article about Votto at SI.com.. couple of eye opening stats..
“Votto has pulled a ball foul into the stands only once in his entire major league career. Once.”
“Votto has not popped up to the infield all season. In fact, he has popped out to the infield only three times in 2,138 plate appearances over the past four seasons.”
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/tom_verducci/06/05/joey.votto.reds/index.html?sct=obinsite
Efrim
June 8th, 2012
3:40 pm
Atlanta Braves @Braves
Tonight’s lineup vs. TOR (7:35, PTV/680AM/BRN): Bourn 8 Prado 5 McCann 2 Uggla 4 Heyward 9 Hinske 3 Simmons 6 Beachy 1 Constanza 7
Ward
June 8th, 2012
3:40 pm
I like “The Ranger”, because of Simmons range…….
monty
June 8th, 2012
3:41 pm
See, I told you guys that JH COULD catch up to a fastball, when you pitch it to his happy zone. About belt high outer half! 2 in a row virtually same place.
Hillbilly
June 8th, 2012
3:42 pm
Actually, apparently they call him Bam-Bam…
Really? Another crappy nickname. Christ this league is in trouble.
Efrim
June 8th, 2012
3:42 pm
Votto and Miggy Cabrera are the two best hitters on the planet, imo.
Ward
June 8th, 2012
3:43 pm
Cab – My point is some one who has a spectacular glove, and “D”, should have earned more respect for a nickname, and leave it as that.
Efrim
June 8th, 2012
3:44 pm
Josh Hamilton and Ryan Braun are pretty darn good too.
Frankie Wren
June 8th, 2012
3:45 pm
Not sure about nickname but rumor has it Simmons changing uniform # from 19 to 6-3.
DAP
June 8th, 2012
3:45 pm
ralieghbravesfan Wasn’t it Glavin who pitched the complete game shut out in the WS we did win?
nope.
abeeewright
June 8th, 2012
3:46 pm
On the triple crown … I saw Secretariat when he was doing his thing. I have never seen a horse that was even close to as dominant as that horse. The triple crown for him was almost an afterthought.
MFin04
June 8th, 2012
3:46 pm
Why not just call him A-Sim. Apparently that is what everyone does anyways. Could just call him ‘Dre.
CrαZy
June 8th, 2012
3:47 pm
The Ranger
You don’t like Simba but you do like The Ranger??? How about “Andrelton”???
Lew
June 8th, 2012
3:47 pm
Robert – Just WTF would you know about being a warrior? You’re an obsessive comulsive with a one track mind.
monty
June 8th, 2012
3:48 pm
I liked what they said last nite about how Stanton invests his whole batting practice hitting to the right side. It showed last nite when he hit his HR down the RF line. Jerking 60 MPH batting practice pitches into the stands is like heading to the driving range and just abusing your driver when you need to be working on your irons.
Efrim
June 8th, 2012
3:49 pm
Miguel Cabrera has hit .331/.416/.581, 165 OPS+ in his last 2,273 plate appearances.
Joey Votto has hit .322/.425/.571, 164 OPS+ in his last 2,1152 plate appearances.
The best.
CrαZy
June 8th, 2012
3:49 pm
Simba”, is Whimpy
“The Ranger” sounds like he might swing the other way if you know what I mean?
Efrim
June 8th, 2012
3:50 pm
*2,152 plate appearances
Ward
June 8th, 2012
3:50 pm
Crazy – Don’t know about that one. What about “Mr. Smooth?”
monty
June 8th, 2012
3:51 pm
Comulsive? Dang Lew, that was low. I don’t even use that word.
CrαZy
June 8th, 2012
3:52 pm
I’ve never understood the nickname thing!!
If you have to debate what someones nickname should be maybe he doesn’t need a nickname!! I like “Andrelton Simmons” because his name is Andrelton Simmons!!
Efrim
June 8th, 2012
3:52 pm
Ryan Braun in his last 2,248 plate appearances: .317/.383/.552, 149 OPS+
Lew
June 8th, 2012
3:53 pm
monty – I can’t type – missed the p key or was it convulsive and I totally missed it?
CrαZy
June 8th, 2012
3:54 pm
If you insist to come up with a nickname how about “Bad mother F’er”
Lew
June 8th, 2012
3:55 pm
Avctually, if Robert is an obsessive convulsive, he needs professional medical help – otherwise, he needs to retire to a life of peaceful contemplation of his navel, muttering HeeHaw as his mantra.
Ward
June 8th, 2012
3:55 pm
“The Sheriff”……..for Simmons. Anyways, thought I would float out some.
Ward
June 8th, 2012
3:55 pm
Crazy – That was comedy…….
Hiway61
June 8th, 2012
3:56 pm
Agree 100% with Robert on Smoltz….No-body wanted to win more..he hated being second to anything. A great Warrior and Brave forever.
CrαZy
June 8th, 2012
3:57 pm
Simmons from this day forward is to be known as “BMF” it’s settled!!
Alright, Enjoy tonight….. I wish I could, but I’ll be on the road!!
Talk to you folks in a couple weeks!!!
Hiway61
June 8th, 2012
3:59 pm
“Corky” for Simmons because he pulls them out his A@@…looks like Ozzie.
Powderfinger
June 8th, 2012
4:00 pm
I think Bobby Cox would have nicknamed him “Andy” or Simmsy”…
Ward
June 8th, 2012
4:02 pm
“BMF”, Hm……….interesting….Crazy float that around today. All gotta get go to work, and be cool. Tonights game is going to be tough. Peace my friends, and “Go!!!!!Braves!!!!!”
Braves in last palce by the all star brake
June 8th, 2012
4:02 pm
Realy? Smaltz was alwyas injrued when he was with the Braves then he goes 2 the Mets. Hes a trader 2 the city and team.
monty
June 8th, 2012
4:03 pm
Nicknames for Andrelton- “ADT”, Nothing gets past him. “Statefarm”-Like a good neighbor, he’s there. “Allstate”-your in good hands. or G.G. short for gold glove. or W.F. for the WOW ! factor.
Chris from the Rock
June 8th, 2012
4:04 pm
From the good news dept: Buster Olney is saying the Braves are IN on Soler, as they should be. Imaging the ESPN puns galore if they sign him—-”Braves tapping into Soler Power.”
Powderfinger
June 8th, 2012
4:04 pm
monty – if you want insurance nicknames, call him “Flo”, because he’s getting progressively better…
cowdogit
June 8th, 2012
4:05 pm
The coach’es that were with the braves during their fourteen division titles have been completely ignored . One thing for sure Smoltz, Glavine, Maddux and Bobby Cox would not be receiving these awards without the genius of these coach’es .
Venice Jim
June 8th, 2012
4:07 pm
Yeah, I was very angry when Smoltz went to the Mets…
Venice Jim
June 8th, 2012
4:08 pm
Sorry – need to spell better – Smaltz went to the Mets…
Braves in last palce by the all star brake
June 8th, 2012
4:10 pm
So U no he is a trader 2 the Baves yet they honer him N E way. What a joke.
Hillbilly
June 8th, 2012
4:11 pm
Imaging the ESPN puns galore if they sign him—-”Braves tapping into Soler Power.”
Brave New World: Braves tapping into Soler Power….And Beachy is Peachy.
{Bangs head against wall}
Enuff Is Enuff
June 8th, 2012
4:12 pm
Damn I had to read Largo’s Prado hate twice now. Like every player in baseball doesn’t have hot and cold spells, Kelly Johnson being one of the most extreme. bunch of crap.
Heisenberg
June 8th, 2012
4:13 pm
If Bobby C were managing the Nats he would call Brice Harper Bricy or Harpo.
Efrim
June 8th, 2012
4:15 pm
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
Sources: Next round of bids for Jorge Soler are due this weekend, and right now, the most aggressive teams are Cubs, Yankees, ATL, and LAD.
Shocking to hear Atlanta’s name mentioned with Soler. I don’t expect them to outbid New York, Chicago or LA, but it’s great to hear that they haven’t forgotten about international free agents……because it sure seemed like they did.
Venice Jim
June 8th, 2012
4:15 pm
I am hoping that the posts were making fun of other posters, but, in case you are for real, perhaps you would be interested to learn that Smoltz never played for the Mets…
ChattTownBrian (CTB)
June 8th, 2012
4:18 pm
Smoltz’ head will be bigger than ever after this ceremony thing is completed. He’ll need a Bochy sized hat after this.
Hillbilly
June 8th, 2012
4:21 pm
VJ, There’s a striking resemblence between those posts and the posts of another blog personality that drops by from time to time: both of which I believe to be characters derived from the mind of a very esteemed former blog regular…from Uganda.
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
June 8th, 2012
4:23 pm
cabravesfan Actually, apparently they call him Bam-Bam
Bam-Bam? Ick…that’s totally when the Flintstones started going downhill…
Frankie Wren
June 8th, 2012
4:24 pm
Idi Amin posts from time to time? And I thought he bought the farm.
Bayou Brave
June 8th, 2012
4:24 pm
Brian in SC,
How many times has Heyward hit as high as 5th this year? And how has he fared in those ABs?
TIA
Hillbilly
June 8th, 2012
4:27 pm
Bayou Brave,
I passed through your hometown a couple of times this week. As usual, cops around every corner between there and Homer. Lord have mercy.
cabravesfan
June 8th, 2012
4:27 pm
McFann-
Tom O’Hawke says hi
McFann :Ô: :Ô:
June 8th, 2012
4:31 pm
cabravesfan—
Thanks! Hi back!
Bayou Brave
June 8th, 2012
4:31 pm
Hillbilly,
Glad to see you got to spend some time in God’s Country.
nolie
June 8th, 2012
4:34 pm
esteemed ugandan?
cabravesfan
June 8th, 2012
4:35 pm
nolie-
Tom also said that your comment about him seems about right coming from you- and he said hi