Chipper: Been a struggle getting back in swing after layoff
NEW YORK – The Braves needed Tuesday’s 4-3 win against the Yankees in the worst way, and Jason Heyward, Andrelton Simmons and four relievers did most of the heavy lifting to assure they got it.
But Chipper Jones also had a couple of big plays, including an RBI double and a nice play on a catch and throw to the plate to help Jonny Venters get out of a seventh-inning jam, with the 4-3 lead intact. That play helped offset an error charged to Jones that let in the tying run in the fourth, on a hard-hit ball that could’ve gone either way (hit or error) but a play Jones said he should have made.
A play he might have made earlier in the season, before a one-hop grounder smashed off his lower left leg on May 18, the impact of which gradually turned his lower leg into one massive, grotesquely discolored and swollen bruise that eventually required surgery to drain and landed him on the DL.
Derek Jeter and Chipper yuk it up a bit during Tuesday's game. Jeter and Andruw Jones presented Chipper with the third-base bag from the game during a pregame ceremony Wednesday. (AP photo)
The 40-year-old hasn’t been the same since he got back from the injury, which is why last night’s RBI double – his first extra-base hit and RBI in a month – was so welcome for the Braves and for Jones.
“I’ve suffered consequences because of [the injury and DL time] here over the last week,” said Jones, who is 5-for-28 (.179) with four singles, four walks, one RBI and two errors in eight games since coming off the DL. “I think I’m hitting somewhere around .200 since I came back. But it’s coming. And when it does I’ll get back in the swing of things.
“It’s hard to get used to the speed of the game again, and it’s harder as you get older to be away from it and then come back. I’ve struggled with it up to this point.”
Unlike some injuries in his past, Jones wasn’t able to do much of anything physical during his downtime after having the leg drained.
“I didn’t pick up a bat for 16, 17 days,” he said. “It’s going to take its toll. And it’s not just offensively, it’s defensively too. I’ve made a couple of bad errors since I’ve been back. But it’ll sharpen up.”
Before that B.J. Upton ball smoked his leg just above the ankle, Jones had hit .307 (31-for-101) with five homers, 24 RBIs, a .372 OBP and .485 slugging percentage in 28 games, despite missing the first four games while on the DL recovering from knee surgery late in spring training.
He was having the farewell season he had dreamed of, making the most of his at-bats and helping the Braves stay at the top of the division standings.
The Upton one-hopper and his second DL stint in two months changed things. But Jones is still confident in his abilities and thinks he can help the Braves aim for the goals he and they had entering the season.
He’ll be honored by the Yankees in a presentation before today’s series finale at new Yankee Stadium. Jones isn’t in the lineup, because manager Fredi Gonzalez decided to rest him today so he’d get back-to-back rest days (the Braves don’t play Thursday) before the three-game weekend series at Boston that starts Friday.
Gonzalez had originally planned to DH Jones today, but will instead use catcher Brian McCann in that role.
Jones is available to pinch-hit, and he’d like nothing more than to top off what’s already been special few days in his final scheduled series against the Yankees. This morning he took time for a special tour of the Yankees museum that’s in the palatial stadium, including featured exhibits of his boyhood idol Mickey Mantle and Babe Ruth.
“That was really cool,” Jones said. “You saw a 40-year-old kid just in awe of the history that I was witnessing, whether it was holding Mickey Mantle’s bat or holding Babe Ruth’s bat, or seeing baseball cards from the olden days. You know what I mean? So much memorabilia and paraphernalia that really takes me back to my childhood, because my dad had a Mickey Mantle bat in his closet that I always used to pick up as a kid. And I used to think, man, this is big, how you ever going to hit with this? Now I pick it up and it’s like, yeah, I could hit with this.”
He said it was uncanny to see the similarities between his career and that of the great switch-hitter Mantle, whose career was hampered greatly in the latter years by injury. Jones saw a picture of Mantle being carried off the field after blowing out a knee.
Jones said he wasn’t aware the Yankees were planning a tribute to him until this morning. He’s been honored with gifts and/or video tributes in every ballpark where the Braves have made their only scheduled visit this season, including by American League teams at Tampa Bay and now the Yankees.
“From my standpoint it’ll be really special,” Jones said. “Whatever they plan on doing, I’ll be extremely grateful.”
Yankees Derek Jeter and Andruw Jones, Chippers’ former long-time Braves teammate, presented him with third base from Tuesday night’s game, in a glass case. The P.A. announcer called Jones “one of the great switch-hitters of our time” and said maybe he’d be back at Yankee Stadium to play in the World Series.
BRAVES LINEUP
- Bourn cf
- Prado lf
- McCann dh
- Uggla 2b
- Freeman 1b
- Heyward rf
- Simmons ss
- Francisco 3b
- Ross c
(Hanson pitching)
• Putting up zeroes: Since May 8, two Braves relievers have made a total of 34 appearances without giving up a run. Craig Kimbrel, you folks might have expected to be one. But a month ago, how many of you would have guessed Chad Durbin would be the other?
Durbin has made 19 consecutive scoreless appearances since May 8, allowing six hits and an .122 opponents’ average in 15-1/3 innings during that stretch, with five walks and 16 strikeouts. This after posting an 8.25 ERA and .327 opponents’ average in his first 14 outings this season.
For the season, he’s .228 overall opponents’ average includes .225 against lefty hitters and .230 against righties. With runners in scoring position, he’s held hitter to a .167 average (5-for-30).
“He’s been the guy that’s held it together down there when some of us were struggling,” Jonny Venters said.
And Kimbrel? He’s back to being as dominant as he was as a rookie in 2011, or even more so in recent weeks.
The closer has 15 consecutive scoreless appearances since May 8, converting 11 consecutive save opportunities in that stretch and allowing just three hits (3-for-49, .061) with two walks and 24 strikeouts in 15 innings. Yes, that’s three hits, two walks and 24 strikeouts.
• Let’s close with a tune from a guy I know to be one of Chipper’s biggest fans, Jason Isbell, off his terrific album from last year, Here We Rest. You can hear the song by clicking here.
“GO IT ALONE” by Jason Isbell
Are you lonely tonight?
Are you out on the road?
I’m headed home to go it alone again.
Are you dreaming out loud?
Scared of the crowds?
I’m headed home to go it alone again.
It’s realizing just how close you’ve come to death.
and rearranging accordingly.
I’m realizing what I’ve lost and what I’ve left
and taking it home to go it alone again.
Find me a place
With salt on the roads
I’ll do what I’m told, and buy what I’m sold again.
She was enough
but that was never enough.
The wound that won’t heal
is pain I can’t feel again.
In real life these things don’t happen much at all.
Too bad we all live the dream.
I’m realizing just how far I had to fall
and taking it home to go it alone again.
In real life these things don’t happen much at all.
Too bad we all live the dream.
I’m realizing just how far I had to fall
and taking it home to go it alone again.
I’m taking it home to go it alone again.
Taking it home to go it alone again.
– David O’Brien, Braves/MIB
2,709 comments Add your comment
southern hope
June 20th, 2012
1:30 pm
oh, a new blog….didn’t expect that for a day/getaway game! Thanks DOB!
Venice Jim
June 20th, 2012
1:31 pm
Thanks, DOB!
B_F 54
June 20th, 2012
1:31 pm
Foist
B_F 54
June 20th, 2012
1:31 pm
thoid
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
1:31 pm
BravesQueen, I’ve missed you when you’ve been on. I’ve been spending more time on the Facebook group I am part of. I hope this round takes care of things for you. Always in my thoughts and prayers, Braves Sister.
Ease
June 20th, 2012
1:32 pm
Shut up George.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
1:32 pm
Gameday mobile shows 2 videos. Hit the video button and it only shows one. It’s Jeter’s leadoff HR, no sign of Freddie’s jack. SMH
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
1:33 pm
it’s there now.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
1:34 pm
BG4Life — I’ve missed you too. Appreciate the prayers, can never have too many.
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
1:34 pm
Being proactive petrel?
Duke
June 20th, 2012
1:34 pm
Excellent gesture the Yankees made. Can I just say that Francisco is an automatic out?
Ease
June 20th, 2012
1:34 pm
Yeah.
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
1:35 pm
Somebody needs to bring me junk food for lunch…
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
1:35 pm
Hey Soph!
Fols
June 20th, 2012
1:36 pm
cab…I am diving into a Kit Kat Chunky bar right now!
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
1:37 pm
BravesQueen _
Good to see you. Best wishes
Owl Hunter
June 20th, 2012
1:37 pm
It’s too bad Francisco is out of options. He needs to be getting ABs in the minors.
Ease
June 20th, 2012
1:37 pm
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
1:37 pm
Hi Bat! Thank you so much.
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
1:38 pm
Hola BQ! Happy Wednesday.
Murph
June 20th, 2012
1:38 pm
I really hope the team doesn’t go after Swisher next season… he reminds me of Jack Parkman from “Major League 3″ or whichever one it was.
Don’t like him.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
1:39 pm
With all the breaking balls get Dr. James Andrews in the dugout — fast!
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
1:39 pm
BravesQueen-
In case you didn’t get to see my greeting on the old blog, Hi! Glad you’re feeling well enough to stop by
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
1:39 pm
Just taking things one day at a time….
If I can’t handle that, then it becomes one breath at a time. And let me tell you, there are days when that’s all I can handle.
Ease
June 20th, 2012
1:39 pm
Good To Hear Boog Powell and Don Sutton Again
I read this, then had to think twice about it. Then learned the Boog just landed in Omaha for the CWS…
These fourth grade nicknames are a bit outta control…
urban redneck
June 20th, 2012
1:39 pm
the only thing more lame than “first”…………..is saying you are first when you are third.
dbags.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
1:40 pm
Cab —
I saw it.
That’s why I hadn’t said hello (again). Of course, I wouldn’t miss an opportunity to chat with you all when I can.
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
1:41 pm
Sit down, buttface.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
1:41 pm
Interesting called strike 3 was just a shade inside from where ball 2 was.
Ease
June 20th, 2012
1:41 pm
Ohh, that last SO was presented by McDonalds…
George
June 20th, 2012
1:42 pm
Repost from old blog. BTW great picture of JETER and CHIPPER in new blog and thank you DOB for good new blog.
************************************************George
June 20th, 2012
1:35 pm
Brava
June 20th, 2012
1:03 pm
She’s not the only one, George. I’ve got your back, so go ahead, say stuff.
That’s because Bat and I are nolie’s sidekicks and nolie supports you too, George.
*********************************************************************
Thank you all, and McFann for pointing out FREDI said 6/19 CHIPPER would DH today.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
1:42 pm
Hi, BravesQueen!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
1:43 pm
Interesting stat — Hanson goes through (at least) 4 jerseys during a game. Wow!
Also Yankee stadium has air conditioning dugouts..with AC blowing at the back of the players heads.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
1:44 pm
Hiya McFann!!
flange1
June 20th, 2012
1:45 pm
George,
I think you had at least 10 posts on the old blog, would you mind reposting those as well?
Thanks
Ease
June 20th, 2012
1:45 pm
I think I will become a REDS fan, they seam like a team that wants two win – George March 13th 2012
Cause changing your mind in NOT allowed. Ever.
bostonbravo
June 20th, 2012
1:46 pm
What was up with Gimper Jones snuggling in the dugout with Havana Fats in pregame promo? Did Mrs. Jones push #10 over to the dark side??
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
1:46 pm
Uh oh. Gotta get the next guy.
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
1:46 pm
Hanson just screws himself. 0-2 hanger after he walks a bad hitter in Chavez
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
1:46 pm
Whew!
Larry
June 20th, 2012
1:46 pm
Hilarious!
A story about Chipper on a day he does’t play….as usual.
What a total waste of $14,000,000.00 good dollars this team could use right about now.
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
1:46 pm
A two-out walk and Russell Martin double, Yankees on 2nd and 3rd in 2nd against Hanson…. Nix pops out to end inning
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
1:47 pm
“Chipper needs to understand that 70% of Chipper Jones is better than almost every other player.”
- Jason Heyward
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
1:48 pm
Who’s brlliant idea was it to wear those dark blue jersey’s on a 96 degree afternoon day? Hanson called it, right?
flange1
June 20th, 2012
1:49 pm
Good one George Stein!
Fols
June 20th, 2012
1:49 pm
I love Chip, but this version of 70% Chip playing 1/3 of the games is not better than almost every other player.
DAP
June 20th, 2012
1:49 pm
yeah, there are places in this lineup to go to get outs. hanson needs to get every one of them. missed 2 in that inning.
flange1
June 20th, 2012
1:50 pm
Bend but don’t break Tommy Gun!
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
1:50 pm
well even Leo Mazzone on the pre game radio show was confused why CJ wasn’t playing today, especially with an off day tomorrow. A Chipper with one hand tied behind his back is a better hitter than Francisco.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
1:50 pm
MARTEEEEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!
P. Bull Terrier
June 20th, 2012
1:50 pm
Too bad the Brave don’t have a nearby minor league team that Chipper could have played on for a week or two so he could recover his timing and stamina, instead of trying to rehab in the middle of a major league line-up.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
1:50 pm
Marteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen!!!!!!!!!!!!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
1:50 pm
NICE HR, PRADO!!!!
Braves Fan in Maine
June 20th, 2012
1:51 pm
what radio station can I listen to the braves on the computer
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
1:51 pm
Prado homer and a 4-1 Braves lead in the 3rd.
B_F 54
June 20th, 2012
1:51 pm
Marteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen!!!
Ease
June 20th, 2012
1:51 pm
Martin Prado folks…He’s here all day…
Fols
June 20th, 2012
1:51 pm
I don’t even know where I came up with 1/3 of the games………lol
But he’s out of the line-up just as often as he’s in………wait that’s not accurate either.
Whateve’s, we got this one!
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
1:51 pm
TEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
1:51 pm
Stop it Martin. You can make a grown man blush …
Fols
June 20th, 2012
1:52 pm
At 1:06 p.m. (old bloggage) I called GREATER than 6 runs today.
I’m going to make that a reality folks!
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
1:52 pm
Where is phil today?
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
1:52 pm
MARTINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
BOOM SHOTLOCK BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ease
June 20th, 2012
1:53 pm
More than five, and I am getting my oil changed tomorrow.
southern hope
June 20th, 2012
1:53 pm
It’s 4-1 Braves in the 3rd? The Yankees have us right where they want us…
Ease
June 20th, 2012
1:53 pm
Pitching.
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
1:55 pm
Lemke made a good point on Uggla. He thinks because he was getting pitched so carefully that he has to get his timing back now that pitchers seem to way more aggressive with him. Yeah, he’s way behind pitches. Looks awful
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
1:55 pm
P. Bull Terrier-
But…don’t you know that sending Chipper to the minors to rehab was just to drive up attendance at Rome? Just ask George!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
1:56 pm
ChattTownBrian — I just wanted to say I saw your apology the other night. I hadn’t the opportunity to come back and say Thanks!
Fols
June 20th, 2012
1:56 pm
At first I thought, the trolls are really behaving…but then it hit me! School is still in session.
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
1:56 pm
The Braves enter today’s game 29-9 when either Chipper, Freeman, or Heyward drive in a run.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
1:57 pm
Pitching. _ Ease
So he’s fat and uses a fake name. Go figure
Venice Jim
June 20th, 2012
1:57 pm
I have to say that my main thought in reading the blog was that it was extremely important for Chipper to have had a rehab assignment, and maybe it should have been longer. No offense to George…
Ease
June 20th, 2012
1:57 pm
School is out for the summer.
Unless…they are in summer school…Which might explain ALOT…
Ease
June 20th, 2012
1:58 pm
No offense to George…
Why not?
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
2:00 pm
Yankees starter Phil Hughes had allowed 2 or fewer runs in 6 of past 7 starts before today, when he allowed 3 in 1st inning
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
2:01 pm
I’m getting my oil changed tomorrow, too, but I’m not going to Express Oil Change. Last time I had the oil changed there in my Altima, they apparently didn’t tighten the filter plug properly (discovered by the NTB guys I took it to the next time). Plus, having bought my Challenger, I get 5 complimentary oil changes, so I’m taking the car to the dealer tomorrow. They also are going to detail the car since they didn’t clean it before I picked it up.
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
2:02 pm
Still looking like six innings for Hanson, even if things go well.
One Big Dummy
June 20th, 2012
2:02 pm
@Braves Fan in Maine: http://www.broadcastradiostream.com/wfis.asx
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
2:04 pm
Uggla in June: .358 OBP/.404 SLG. Heyward, Ross, Simmons and Bourn have been more productive in June so far. Uggla has a 109 wRC+, far from bad, especially for a second baseman. But you know his batting average is only .173 in June, so he’s awful, right?
Brave Hawkeye
June 20th, 2012
2:05 pm
WFIS 1600 am
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
2:05 pm
That girl got hit in the face. Y’all see that
B_F 54
June 20th, 2012
2:06 pm
http://www.freebaseballradio.com/
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
2:07 pm
Ouch! I wouldn’t have wanted to be on the receiving end of that baseball.
B_F 54
June 20th, 2012
2:07 pm
J Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!!!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
2:07 pm
Woo-hoo!!! HEYWARD!!!!
Brava
June 20th, 2012
2:08 pm
Jason with da Bomb!!!!!!!!!!
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
2:08 pm
Yay, Heyward!!
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
2:08 pm
J-HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
BOOM
This Is How WE DO IT!!!!!!!!!
Ease
June 20th, 2012
2:08 pm
Yawn.
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
2:08 pm
JASON!!!!!!!
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
2:08 pm
Way to go J-Hey!!!!
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
2:08 pm
According to the ESPN Gamecast, Hughes through 7 straight pitches to around the same spot. One too many, it seems.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
2:09 pm
There ya go, Efrim
No it’s on Heap
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
2:09 pm
*threw…geez.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
2:09 pm
Did I call it, or what?
D.A. Nuggla
June 20th, 2012
2:09 pm
Was very impressed when they showed a shot of Hanson’s girlfriend in the stands a little bit ago. Wow, how does HE rate that? That “Millwood -looking thang” must have luck on his side. Oh, that’s right, just remembered he does make a lot of money! Money trumps looks with the women every time.
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
2:09 pm
Heyward is hurtin’ baseballs in June.
Brave New World
June 20th, 2012
2:09 pm
The J-Hey Kid!!!!!!!
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
2:09 pm
Belated ‘teeeeeeen.
Go Hey, go!
TomahawkChoppin'
June 20th, 2012
2:09 pm
DOB how is Fransisco in the clubhouse? Is he a good team guy or what? The only reason he is still in the majors cannot be that he is out of options. Average glove, and sub par bat. The only pitches I have actually seen him hit have been way down and in. I know we gave up a decent lefty to get him but the ‘no options’ bit is getting outrageous. He is a minor league 3rd baseman.
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
2:09 pm
Efrim was on this yesterday!
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
2:10 pm
Now*
brian
June 20th, 2012
2:10 pm
Heyward picking up right where he left off yesterday!
Weaseal
June 20th, 2012
2:10 pm
We found the lumber today 5-1 nice job !!!!
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
2:11 pm
Way to call it, Efrim.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
2:11 pm
Is it just me or does every swing Simmons takes now seems SO big? Like 150% bigger swinging for the fences bigger than before?
JoeFan
June 20th, 2012
2:12 pm
If Braves are able to resign Bourn , move Prado to 3B and sign Swisher to play LF with all other positions status quo, they might have a fairly solid lineup in 2013. Then the question mark becomes whether they will strengthen the bench and maybe add a top shelf starting pitcher.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
2:12 pm
Nice call, Efrim!
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
2:12 pm
I don’t think I’d want to throw a fastball in a fastball count today. Not in that heat. Jetstream is up and runnin’.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
2:13 pm
Well, if we can add 1 more every inning, we should be okay. Fingers crossed.
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
2:14 pm
Simmons swings it like Francoeur. Big, long, swing…hangs out over the plate.
southern hope
June 20th, 2012
2:14 pm
with the yankees (like the phillies of two years ago), we have to score 10, 12, 15 runs before I can relax.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
2:15 pm
About Time we Play Home Run Derby!
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
2:15 pm
Can we have this JHey all year please
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
2:15 pm
Let’s just get Mac on board so McFann is happy.
TuffShhhtuff
June 20th, 2012
2:15 pm
“I Left My Heart in Juan Francisco”…da da da daaaaaaaa, da da da da daaaaa…………. Tony Bennett?
That’s what the donor was singing after he donated his heart to Mr. Francisco.
Murph
June 20th, 2012
2:16 pm
Is Heyward pushing .260 yet? Gotta be getting close.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
2:16 pm
Talking Chop @gondeee
Braves Minors: Rome adds to their roster these 2012 draftees: LHP Wood, RHP Peterson, OF Anselment, 2B Heffley. Also LHP Pacheco from Lburg.
Very excited to see the results from Alex Wood.
Doofus(Goober and Gomer's Smart Brother)
June 20th, 2012
2:16 pm
McFann is always “happy”, haven’t you noticed?
JeanE
June 20th, 2012
2:17 pm
Great game so far, although I didn’t think so when Tommy gave up the bomb to Jeter. His girlfriend is gorgeous, my hubby is right, he says all pro athletes have beautiful wives/girlfriends. Not that Tommy is bad looking but she looks like a model. Probably is one. Love the navy blues but they must be very hot in them today, but it’s working! Need all the runs we can get b/c bullpen got a workout yesterday. Keep it up, fellas!
Jay Dubu
June 20th, 2012
2:19 pm
JoeFan,
I think Swisher will be out of the Braves price range, especially if they sign Bourn. Swisher’s making 10+ mil, and he’ll be 32 at the start of next season, so he’s going to go for a long term contract with as much cash as he can get. This could be his last one.
Ease
June 20th, 2012
2:19 pm
Makes the catch. Ha. Sit down.
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
2:20 pm
Hi everyone–GOOD afternoon so far–heard score when I was heading home –good ole XM…..it was 4-1 then and I started smiling at all passersby. Great we seem ‘on track.’
D.A. Nuggla
June 20th, 2012
2:20 pm
Hanson’s just not my type. Don’t really like his looks either. I’m thankful for that though, cause I am a guy!
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
2:20 pm
I think Swisher will be out of the Braves price range
“Free” should be out of the price range, whien it comes to Swisher.
Ease
June 20th, 2012
2:20 pm
Heyward is no longer pushing. He’s holding .260.
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
2:21 pm
I trust you all, like me, are not fond of that smirking Swisher?
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
2:22 pm
ROSSY!!!! (that was unexpected)
Ease
June 20th, 2012
2:23 pm
Ross wants to play too…
Brava
June 20th, 2012
2:23 pm
Rossy with da Bomb!!!!!!!!
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
2:23 pm
Wow…Rossy! We love that Hotlanta.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
2:23 pm
ROSSSSSSSSSSYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
You Dropped The Bomb On Me BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
B_F 54
June 20th, 2012
2:23 pm
roooooooooooooooooooooooooooossy!!!!
Ease
June 20th, 2012
2:23 pm
I don’t think phil has it today.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
2:23 pm
Nice one, David!
Doofus(Goober and Gomer's Smart Brother)
June 20th, 2012
2:23 pm
Might want to save some of these for Boston, fellas!
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
2:24 pm
Braves were just waiting for that southern weather to roll in…
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
2:24 pm
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I’m Loud As Hell At Work!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY!!!
To Phillip Hughes!
Hit The Road Jack
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
2:24 pm
Doofus McFann is always “happy”, haven’t you noticed?
That’s a joke, isn’t it?…
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
2:25 pm
.339 OBP, .467 SLG is pretty good. Batting average is not the king of all stats. If we are going to pay attention to stats, we should look at some that actually measure things that lead to scoring and preventing runs. I know, such a novel concept.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
2:25 pm
Fredi Gonzales is hitting bombs today!!!
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
2:25 pm
@cabravesfan….Hi, how is your early day going….is your weather similarly hot….90’s?
Venice Jim
June 20th, 2012
2:26 pm
Every time I turn back to the computer after interacting with my class someone else has homered – I like that, as long as it’s a Brave…
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
2:26 pm
Sheesh. I know in my mind it doesn’t make sense, but it sure seems like this team is feast or famine.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
2:26 pm
Shaun we should look at some that actually measure things that lead to scoring…runs.
Like RBI?
(Runs and hides)
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
2:26 pm
V. Jim—
Turn away when BMac’s batting…
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
2:27 pm
@McFann…How was your run/jog earlier? Good pregame activity.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
2:27 pm
Yeah, no thanks on swisher. Somehow I think I would be uncomfortable calling for other teams to bean one of our own guys.
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
2:27 pm
http://www.hardballtimes.com/images/uploads/dlf_ops1.JPG
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
2:27 pm
He’s gotta get that OBP over .360, Shaun.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
2:28 pm
CaptMudd—
Oh, I wasn’t literally running! Sorry…
We “ran” to Hobby Lobby to get a couple things…
It went well, though…
TomahawkChoppin'
June 20th, 2012
2:28 pm
Braves offense chasing pitchers before 5. Good sign. Keep that up and we will be back on track.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
2:29 pm
Like RBI?
At least you didn’t say “RBI’s”
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
2:29 pm
Heyward getting that McCovey power now….just wait. Monster in training.
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
2:30 pm
CaptMudd-
Hi
No, it’s gorgeous here- just about 70 and sunny, as usual
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
2:30 pm
Nice to see
The Braves hittersFredi Gonzales knock the SP out early!!Ease
June 20th, 2012
2:30 pm
Did someone ask Shaunzilla a question?
Anyone?
Somebody?
Oh, so nobody cares.
a fan
June 20th, 2012
2:30 pm
Brave 6 Yanks 1 where are all the haters, Whiskey, Phil. Rafael, Cricket,Braves fan in Maine???
Jay Dubu
June 20th, 2012
2:31 pm
Braves need to have some runners on base in fornt of some of these HRs.
Not that this game is over, but the Braves will face two lefties in Boston.
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
2:31 pm
Somehow the blog patrol will find a reason to blame Fredi G. for something today! Good job Bravos!
Bayou Brave
June 20th, 2012
2:31 pm
Hey, my 7 year old made a chart just like that last week. It was full of gibberish, too.
TNScott
June 20th, 2012
2:33 pm
I think I’m going to watch “Sybil” to see if I can try to understand the nature of this team. Although Sybil seems normal compared to the Braves.
brian
June 20th, 2012
2:33 pm
a HR an inning works for me.
southern hope
June 20th, 2012
2:33 pm
cabravesfan — good point! one thing the Braves know how to do is play in hot weather.
Doofus(Goober and Gomer's Smart Brother)
June 20th, 2012
2:33 pm
No, “McFann”, dead serious. Not being sarcastic. You come across as a “happy person”. I think you just pretend to be sad when BigMac screws up. You’re always over it in 2 minutes time.
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
2:33 pm
Braves need to have some runners on base in fornt of some of these HRs.
The vast majority of dingers, by all teams, are solo shots.
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
2:34 pm
Shaun we should look at some that actually measure things that lead to scoring…runs.
Like RBI?
Sure, on a team level. But an individual hitter getting an RBI doesn’t necessarily indicate that that hitter is the player who did the heavy lifting to create the run. Kind of like pitcher wins. If a pitcher doesn’t get wins, it doesn’t necessarily mean he’s bad. And if a pitcher wins a lot of games, it doesn’t mean he is a good pitcher. We need to be aware of who does the heavy lifting and what the heavy lifting entails. Far too many don’t even understand what leads to preventing and creating runs, much less which players do the things that lead to the creating and preventing of runs.
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
2:34 pm
Hughes allowed 4 homers in 4-1/3 innings, has given up 13 HRs in 7 home starts
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
2:34 pm
Eric Chavez off the Roids, Really???
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
2:35 pm
TnBrian — that was my exact comparison last week.
While everyone on here was saying, “how could this team have EVER lost 8 in a row,” I was continually seeing warning signs about the most MANIC team I’ve ever seen.
And Hanson gives up another moonshot.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
2:35 pm
Well, dang.
But at least it’s only one.
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
2:35 pm
That’s OK…with a 5-run lead, I’d rather take my chances giving them something to hit than to walk them.
flange1
June 20th, 2012
2:35 pm
Cut the “we’ crap.
tiger297
June 20th, 2012
2:35 pm
bat – between him and victorino I would hate our OF…
Jay Dubu
June 20th, 2012
2:35 pm
Only three of the starter in today’s game are without a hit, run or rhi.
Hope they’ll join the hit parade before it’s over.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
2:35 pm
Don’t give ‘em any more, Big Red.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
2:36 pm
At least it was a solo shot, I can live with that…
Why?
June 20th, 2012
2:36 pm
@CaptMudd …..not really but very fond of his wife
JeanE
June 20th, 2012
2:37 pm
I don’t want Swishy on the Braves EVER, he is annoying.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
2:37 pm
Ut Oh, Whats Wrong with Big Red?
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
2:37 pm
Five-run lead, 7 balls, 4 strikes, to the bottom of the order. Come on, dude.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
2:38 pm
Settle down, Tommy. Get a DP here and you’ll be okay.
Ease
June 20th, 2012
2:38 pm
Rut Row
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
2:38 pm
Only thing worse than a 100-degree day in New York City is an average day on Venus.
And Hanson is in hotter water here. This fast break Yankee offense can strike at anytime.
Hillbilly
June 20th, 2012
2:38 pm
Somebody get me a bat…I think today is the day I could put one in the seats.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
2:39 pm
Come on Tommy get through this inning!!
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
2:39 pm
I wonder if Fredi G looks down at the empty spot in the bullpen where Livan used to sit and sighs every time Hanson gives up a walk or HR
MikeInFl
June 20th, 2012
2:39 pm
Don’t know if it showed on tv; but on radio they said Tommy was bending and flexing before the inning started, like he had a leg issue; trainer & Mcdowell (I think) started out to see what up, but he waved them off. Radio guys guessed it was just a brief cramp…
Sparks
June 20th, 2012
2:39 pm
Certainly hope Hanson isn’t such a narcissist to not get himself out of the game if he’s hurt….
cricket
June 20th, 2012
2:39 pm
a fan
June 20th, 2012
2:30 pm
Brave 6 Yanks 1 where are all the haters, Whiskey, Phil. Rafael, Cricket,Braves fan in Maine???
did you really just call me out as a hater? if you actually read this blog, i’m one of the most consistently +ve one here, also part of minority that keeps on supporting Uggla and even Fredi.
may be you just caught one of my sarcastic posts making fun of -ve nannies. see, i’m even being +ve about your ignorant post.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
2:40 pm
And, of course, Gonzalez not being proactive with the ‘pen and the tweak. Just letting the game come to him, as usual.
This one is far from over.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
2:40 pm
Awesome, Bourn!
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
2:40 pm
WOW MIKEY!!!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
2:40 pm
Fantastic catch by Bourn!!
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
2:40 pm
What A Play Money Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
2:40 pm
NICE CATCH!
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
2:40 pm
Great Catch Fredi!!
IHEARTCARROLL
June 20th, 2012
2:41 pm
What’s up with Simmons, Francisco, and Ross ?
The whole second inning went by without a homer.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
2:41 pm
HOLY ICARUS!
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
2:41 pm
Joey Votto is 12th in the majors in RBI. He’s not anywhere near the 12th-most productive hitter in the majors. He’s not anywhere near the 5th-most productive hitter in the majors. He’s the most productive hitter and it’s not all that close. His performance with runners on, with runners in scoring position, with runners on third is even better than his overall numbers.
Can any of you who think we should pay any attention at all to RBI explain that one?
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
2:41 pm
70’s….70 degrees in So. California, wow…no wonder people look so cool, calm and collected out there–Bourn, tremendous effort–a proud Brave there.
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
2:41 pm
Terrific catch by Bourn to take potential homer from Nix. Man is the ball flying here today….
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
2:41 pm
MikeInFl-
It looked like Tommy’s foot just slipped a little on a warm up pitch
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
2:41 pm
Days like today make me thankful that Livan is gone!!!!
cricket
June 20th, 2012
2:41 pm
that was some play
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
2:42 pm
CaptMudd-
It’s pretty much between 65-80 degrees here all year
B_F 54
June 20th, 2012
2:42 pm
unbournlievable
MikeInFl
June 20th, 2012
2:42 pm
McFann, see what you started?!
And cab, thanks…
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
2:43 pm
Hopefully Hanson can get out of Yankee Stadium alive today. Looks like it’s a fun day to hit with the hot tempatures.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
2:43 pm
It’s not 70 everywhere in SoCal….she must be closer to the water. Low 90s in my neck of the region.
If it makes any of you feel more vindicated.
No Mas!
June 20th, 2012
2:43 pm
That’s funny that Chipper says it’s gonna take some time to get back in the groove because he’s been away so long but yet he didn’t need or want any rehab games because he supposedly didn’t need them!!!!
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
2:43 pm
Shaun,
Who are you arguing with? No one cares. Watch the game.
Kat
June 20th, 2012
2:43 pm
Let me tell you being here at the stadium watching the reaction of Yankee fans when Bourn robbed that HR…that was great!!
bostonbravo
June 20th, 2012
2:43 pm
It would be good to have an All Bloated Player Team…Francisco could be there, Sabathia, P. Fielder…well, that’s not fair…because Francisco is NOT a player. (Havana Fats: manager)
John
June 20th, 2012
2:43 pm
Bourn is as important a resign as I can remember for the Braves. Wren better get it done.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
2:44 pm
Kat — I bet!
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
2:44 pm
The A Bomb-
The South Bay…maybe 2.5 miles from the beach
brian
June 20th, 2012
2:44 pm
i was surprised to see who has the highest slugging % in our starting lineup today – Simmons
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
2:44 pm
And BTW that catch is EXACTLY why you re-sign Bourn (we won’t, despite clearing payroll.)
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
2:45 pm
Doofus—
Well, thanks…I am generally a happy person…
I think you just pretend to be sad when BigMac screws up. You’re always over it in 2 minutes time.
That’s a front!…
Nah, I am better about that then I used to be—I mean, when I’m around people, I try not to act too upset. A few years ago, I would let it effect my real life to a certain extent, but not so much anymore. Sometimes I slip, though…
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
2:45 pm
I figured cabravesfan — you get the marine layer. We got some up here today — but it burns off quickly. 101 the other day.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
2:45 pm
Nice, comes back strong and strikes out Jeter and Grandy.
cricket
June 20th, 2012
2:45 pm
Great, Jerry started all the crap about Uggla’s AVG and one guy i woulda like to sic on him is here and Jerry is nowhere to be found and we have to get the 10000001th dose of the same points repeated once more.
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
2:45 pm
7 balls, 4 strikes to the first two hitters.
9 strikes, 3 balls to the last three.
That’s more like it.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
2:45 pm
The A Bomb — Exactly! (on both points
)
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
2:45 pm
@why…..That doesn’t surprise me….customarily Professional athletes have the “It Factor.”
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
2:46 pm
MikeinFl—
What’d I start?…
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
2:46 pm
Hopefully Hanson can get out of Yankee Stadium alive today. Looks like it’s a fun day to hit with the hot tempatures.
He’s been smart. First-pitch fastballs, ’cause he knows these guys like to take a pitch or two; then wrinkles, wrinkles, wrinkles. Slider’s pretty awesome today.
He threw a 3-1 fastball to a fastball hitter and Chavez put it in the takeoff pattern. Really, the only mistake and the only time he really got away from his gameplan.
Doofus(Goober and Gomer's Smart Brother)
June 20th, 2012
2:47 pm
OK, I’ve made my decision now, going over FG’s empty head. It will be Durbin for the next two innings and then Kimbrel for the last two to secure the win. No ifs, ands, or buts! Somebody pass that on to Mr. G please!
brian
June 20th, 2012
2:47 pm
have we said extend Bourn yet today>?
cricket
June 20th, 2012
2:47 pm
7 balls, 4 strikes to the first two hitters.
9 strikes, 3 balls to the last three.
he raises his game with the quality of opponents
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
2:47 pm
The A Bomb-
yuck. I just can’t live in that kind of heat
But yeah, we get the marine layer, especially this time of year- has been very foggy in the mornings and later evenings lately
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
2:47 pm
I’m gonna miss Chipper’s side-of-the-mouth “Good Ol’ JR” talking. When the heck did he start doing that?
Ease
June 20th, 2012
2:48 pm
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
2:48 pm
Just don’t see Bourn getting signed by the Bravos even though it would be the right thing to do. They will go second tier and get Coco Crisp or swing a trade for Lorenzo Cain in KC
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
2:48 pm
Hey cabravesfan — I work 7 minutes from the house. Makes up for a great deal. No freeways. No traffic.
D.A. Nuggla
June 20th, 2012
2:48 pm
“CM” the “IT FACTOR”=$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
MikeInFl
June 20th, 2012
2:49 pm
McFann, you started Shaun on a one-person argument against using RBI to measure value. But I refuse to listen. I will continue to assign value to players by RBI, number of Strikeouts, and most importantly, Plate Appearances.
ncbravesfan90
June 20th, 2012
2:49 pm
Joe Simpson disappointed Chipper not DH’ing today. Said its still like 2 off days in a row, with DH today and off day tomorrow.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
2:49 pm
Nice!
We Got This Game in The BAG!
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
2:49 pm
I wonder if they have a private sushi bar there? Swisher’s sushi is granderson but too much can expand your Jeter.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
2:49 pm
Me and Joe Simpson—we actually kind of agree on something. An historical day, folks! Mark your calendars…
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
2:49 pm
If the “it factor” is a professional athletes paycheck. I would put my life on the fact that if Tommy is not in the majors, his gf would not give him a second of her time
Ease
June 20th, 2012
2:49 pm
That slider wasn’t very nasty.
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
2:49 pm
The A Bomb-
For sure…although I still have you beat there
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
2:50 pm
The Durbin signing is starting to look better and better. He’s been nails the last month or so! Agree?
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
2:50 pm
MikinFl—
Oops! Sorry!…
Me and My Big Mouth…
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
2:50 pm
Love Sutton’s explanation of Mikey’s catch – when he was a kid, most people don’t know this, Bourn was bitten by a radioactive spider. Ever since, he’s been able to climb the walls like that !
Ease
June 20th, 2012
2:50 pm
I work 7 minutes from the house. Makes up for a great deal. No freeways. No traffic.
No one likes a bragger.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
2:51 pm
We Got This Game in The BAG!
We’re doomed!!
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
2:51 pm
And I just saw the replay of Bournes catcht . WOW! I love that he is in front of and above J Hey
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
2:51 pm
And Chip said Chipper’s getting today off was “part of a plan” to get Chipper two days off. If it was the plan all along, why did Fredi say—Aaaaah, ferget it…
Ease
June 20th, 2012
2:51 pm
yeah, bed to couch to computer in less than a minute…
Ease
June 20th, 2012
2:52 pm
With those bunny rabbit slippers still on…
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
2:52 pm
Not able to watch the game, but I’m assuming Rapada or Logan are coming in to face Freeman and Heyward….
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
2:52 pm
BG4Life — Love it!
cricket
June 20th, 2012
2:52 pm
I work 7 minutes from the house.
ha..i’m working from home
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
2:53 pm
Ease-
Me? All but the Bunny slippers…Nala would eat my feet in seconds…
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
2:53 pm
McFann — I get you! If it was always part of the ‘plan’ to sit him and give him two days off, then why even say he was going to DH him AT ALL??
Doofus(Goober and Gomer's Smart Brother)
June 20th, 2012
2:53 pm
“BBB” that’s why I said Durbin the next 2 innings and Kimbrel the last two. It would work but FG doesn’t have it in him to do that!
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
2:54 pm
Wonder if Jason is thinking about that catch he didn’t take away in, was it Cincy? If Bourn with his short self can get to that, Jason should have been able to.
I know, cab, you’ll disagree with me on that. We were on opposing sides of that argument, but it’s all good now
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
2:54 pm
Ya know, I admit I didn’t really like Durbin at the beginning of the season. But he’s grown on me and now I don’t mind him so much. He’s actually done a pretty good job!
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
2:55 pm
BravesQueen—
Yes! Just bugs me—guess I can’t help it…
I’ll get over it, but not right now…
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
2:56 pm
Yeesh.
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
2:56 pm
MikeInFl, why not? Isn’t it the way many want to do it? Assign value and judge players’ skills on the basis of picking out some random statistics, without regard to whether they are measuring things that lead to creating and preventing runs? Baseball isn’t about scoring more runs and preventing more runs than your opponent. It’s a beauty contest, about which players have the prettiest batting averages or RBI totals.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
2:56 pm
BG4Life — Jason is probably thinking of that catch…but likely the reason Bourn can get up so much higher to make that catch is that there is so much less of him to get off the ground than Jason.
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
2:56 pm
# Doofus
I believed Durbin worked last night and he may not want to overwork him.
Right now Durbin and Medlen are his only dependable RH middle relievers. I think he scared to death to put CMart in there but may have to if we get another run or two.
Ease
June 20th, 2012
2:57 pm
Another strike out presented by McDonald’s.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
2:57 pm
McFann — Understood. Just wanted you to know I thought the same. Frustrating, isn’t it?
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
2:58 pm
The Braves are making straight A’s today….on the game summary!
TuffShhhtuff
June 20th, 2012
2:58 pm
For those who missed some or all of today’s game, SportSouth will show it again tonight at 7PM and 11PM. I plan to watch it again just to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
2:58 pm
BBB you are talking about Fredi G. that is more than enough reason for him to run Durbs out there again today
Ease
June 20th, 2012
2:59 pm
Yo, Shaun, dude, get out of the way of the TV…we are trying to watch a baseball game.
MikeInFl
June 20th, 2012
2:59 pm
MikeInFl, why not? Isn’t it the way many want to do it?
No Shaun, I don’t think that’s how “many want to do it.” One guy, who is upset that Dan Uggla is not as good a hitter as Joey Votto, uses batting average as a measure. Okay, he’s unenlightened. Probably doesn’t spend 6 hours a day studying baseball.
But really, I think it’s safe to say that the vast majority of us here fully understand that rbi are context dependent. But you keep lecturing. I don’t mind. It’s just kind of bizarre.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:00 pm
Ugh! Of course….
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
3:00 pm
Ugghhhh WTH happened There?
cricket
June 20th, 2012
3:00 pm
saw the douchebag fan yelling at heyward there?
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:00 pm
Need to be proactive concerning the bullpen.
Let’s get someone throwing.
TNScott
June 20th, 2012
3:01 pm
Time to get someone ready.
Valkano
June 20th, 2012
3:01 pm
So, is Freddy going to blow another one for us?
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
3:01 pm
Okay, time to get Tommy outta there. This game’s getting too close.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:01 pm
OMG!!! Time to go, Hanson.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:01 pm
6-4 with 8 homers today.
ncbravesfan90
June 20th, 2012
3:01 pm
Fredi…You still in the dugout?? Might want to pick up the phone.
brian
June 20th, 2012
3:01 pm
come on Hanson – stay strong and keep it in the ball park.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
3:01 pm
Just get through this inning, yikes.
TuffShhhtuff
June 20th, 2012
3:01 pm
Had a feeling this game wasn’t over yet. Is it too early to bring Kimbrel in? Hasn’t pitched much lately!
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
3:02 pm
Big Red Just Got SLAPPED
We Bet Not Blow This!
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
3:02 pm
I would say his day is over.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:02 pm
Who is coming in?
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
3:02 pm
That’s four homers for Braves and four for Yankees today, and it’s only 6th inning. Braves lead cut to 6-4. Hanson replaced by Venters.
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
3:02 pm
Break my heart….no, please
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:02 pm
I’m sure many think Fredi should’ve taken him out earlier!!
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
3:02 pm
Hanson has given up 14 home runs in 86.1 IP this year.
D.A. Nuggla
June 20th, 2012
3:03 pm
Yep, “cricket” that lady was yelling and pointing her finger at Heyward. She should have been the one that got hit in the face with the ball earlier!
ncbravesfan90
June 20th, 2012
3:03 pm
Still don’t need to trade for a starting pitcher?
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:03 pm
I think, the way the ball is flying out today, it is safe to say this isn’t the final score.
One way or the other.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:04 pm
So, is Freddy going to blow another one for us?
I know we have a Fredi and a Freddie. Who is this Freddy guy??
Screwball
June 20th, 2012
3:04 pm
The Yankees are a snake. You must kill them.
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
3:05 pm
Hanson would be leaps and bounds a better pitcher if he had composure. Ive never seen a bigger poutier baby than when he makes mistakes
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:05 pm
I hope the ‘good’ Venters is pitching today!
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
3:05 pm
Here we go! Oy!
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:05 pm
Tomahawkin
If we lose it’s all your fault!!
D.A. Nuggla
June 20th, 2012
3:05 pm
Uh-Oh, Hanson’s pretty model girlfriend sitting in the stands today may be ready to dump him now! Just remembered though, he gets paid the same whether he stinks or not, doesn’t he? Never mind!
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
3:06 pm
Freddy Krueger
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:06 pm
Venters not looking good to start with
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
3:06 pm
When some of you wonder why people like myself intelligently despise the way Gonzalez runs the club, there’s your perfect example.
1. 100 degrees
2. Hanson tweaks hamstring — moonshot last inning.
3. Allows 1 homer
4. Finally makes a change after a 2nd.
Guy just lets the game come to him. And now we have a Venters sighting in the SIXTH inning. This game typifies the button-pushing chaos under this guy. He could have shaken hands with Hanson after five — now we have a game.
Ease
June 20th, 2012
3:06 pm
Kind of a boring game.
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
3:06 pm
Tomahawkin
If we lose it’s all your fault!!
I second this. You know better than to ballgame! before the game’s over.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:07 pm
I wish he’d called Swisher out on strikes on principal. J@ckass!
Murph
June 20th, 2012
3:07 pm
I’m really starting to hate Swisher. Hope he ends up wearing an Astros uniform next season.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
3:07 pm
Here We Go!
ncbravesfan90
June 20th, 2012
3:07 pm
Good for you Gerry Davis, don’t let him show you up like that.
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
3:07 pm
Nuggla you better believe that if he had a career ending injury she would have her bags packed in a day
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:07 pm
The walk sets up the double play.
PLEASE THROW STRIKES!
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
3:07 pm
Take your damn walk, Swisher, you whined for it enough.
phil
June 20th, 2012
3:07 pm
Afternoon, folks…
Who hit our homers? 4 of them I hear?
Valkano
June 20th, 2012
3:07 pm
Oh, great. Now we can let Venters blow it for us. Why isn’t he down in Gwinnett trying to figure out how to pitch again?
IHEARTCARROLL
June 20th, 2012
3:07 pm
Walks are better than homers. Venters is just setting them up for the double play.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
3:07 pm
I really despise Fredi. Takes too many unecessary risks.
Sons of Rick Matula
June 20th, 2012
3:08 pm
This game had the look of the the two teams changing uniforms … The Braves were loose and free swinging. The Yankees looked flat and disinterested.
But that seems to have been only temporary.
D.A. Nuggla
June 20th, 2012
3:08 pm
“Ease” must be watching a soccer game!
Turtsnap
June 20th, 2012
3:08 pm
Sure, bring in Venters…… hmmmmmm…… lead is slip, slipping away
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
3:08 pm
Pretty much the entire pen should be available for the remaining few innings…..
dean
June 20th, 2012
3:08 pm
Hanson gave up 4 taters? So much for owning the yanks, huh?
IHEARTCARROLL
June 20th, 2012
3:09 pm
Wow DOB. Two “damns” from you and its just the sixth inning. Pace yourself.
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
3:09 pm
No matter how this turns out,, don’t know how this would be Fredi’s fault?
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
3:09 pm
Jim Powell discussed Fredi Gonzalez using relievers according to lineup (match-ups) instead of inning. We need to give Fredi some credit for that.
Ease
June 20th, 2012
3:09 pm
This is like a bad Venters dream.
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
3:09 pm
Swisher annoys the junk out of me.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:09 pm
You got what you deserved, Swisher!
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:09 pm
3-6-3-4-6 double play!
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
3:09 pm
Simba totally faked Swisher out there
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
3:09 pm
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:05 pm
Tomahawkin
If we lose it’s all your fault!!
SAY IT AGAIN
Jonny "Drama" Venters!
June 20th, 2012
3:09 pm
Surprised?
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
3:10 pm
As abrasive and annoying as Swish can be, there are plenty of games that I would love to have his spark. He has shown more personality in one game than Fredi G has in a year and a half
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
3:10 pm
Take your damn walk, Swisher, you whined for it enough.
Sic ‘em, David.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:10 pm
No matter how this turns out,, don’t know how this would be Fredi’s fault?
It’s always Fredi’s fault in blog land!!
phil
June 20th, 2012
3:10 pm
I gather Hanson wasn’t overly sharp today?
Ease
June 20th, 2012
3:10 pm
Awesome, the good ole 3-6-3-4-6-2-7-4-1-3 double play…
Jay Dubu
June 20th, 2012
3:10 pm
The Yankees have come all the way back and tied the Braves for the number of HR’s hit.
Venters is no longer the 8th inning guy, he now gets inserted whereever Fredi thinks he can get 1 or two outs.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:11 pm
Is Nick Swisher the son of Steve?
Roja
June 20th, 2012
3:11 pm
If my addition is correct, after 68 games the Braves were 21-11 WITH Chipper in the lneup and 15-21 WITHOUT Chipper. We better figure it ot or next year will be a really, really long year.
And Venters can’t pitch?????
Halbert
June 20th, 2012
3:11 pm
Hard to believe how mediocre Hanson still is after a few years in the bigs. Always around 100 pitches through 5 innings. Just as likely to go 2-3 innings and give up 5 as he is to go 7 scoreless.
IHEARTCARROLL
June 20th, 2012
3:11 pm
Help me out somebody. Get we get a detail of that play for those of us at the office.
Ease
June 20th, 2012
3:11 pm
SAY IT AGAIN
If we Lose, its All youR Fault!
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
3:11 pm
Let’s get some more insurance runs!
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:11 pm
SAY IT AGAIN
Tomahawkin
If we lose it’s all your fault!!
Brava
June 20th, 2012
3:11 pm
Glad that worked out, but I don’t trust Venters at all.
Jonny "Drama" Venters!
June 20th, 2012
3:12 pm
Yes Swisher whined for his walk, But Jonny Drama accomodated him.
Turtsnap
June 20th, 2012
3:12 pm
Thats better! Swisher is a cocky SOB isn’t he? Acts like the whole world revolves around him…. Of course he does play for the Yanks, where there are tons of cocky players. Seems like the only player on that team with any humility is Derek Jeter.
Doofus(Goober and Gomer's Smart Brother)
June 20th, 2012
3:12 pm
Hey Swisher how’s that karma thang? Bit you in the butt didn’t it?
Kat
June 20th, 2012
3:12 pm
They are advertising Yankee cologne here…….. must smell like smug.
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
3:12 pm
phil-
He wasn’t awful…this should pretty much sum up the game so far:
Sweeny Murti @YankeesWFAN
11 base hits in this game, 8 of them home runs.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:12 pm
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:05 pm
“Tomahawkin
If we lose it’s all your fault!!”
And you can take that to the bank!
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
3:12 pm
He has shown more personality in one game than Fredi G has in a year and a half
“Personality” is not the word I would use.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:12 pm
I gather Hanson wasn’t overly sharp today?
Naaa.. Tommy pitched really good it was Fredi that gave up the runs!!!
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
3:13 pm
For those of us scoring at home, Ha!
Ease
June 20th, 2012
3:14 pm
Talking Chop @gondeee
Braves Sign Reliever D.J. Carrasco to minor league contract
Arkansas Transplant
June 20th, 2012
3:14 pm
Tomahawkin 2:49 pm We Got This Game in The BAG!
Tomahawkin 3:02 pm Big Red Just Got SLAPPED
We Bet Not Blow This!
Talk about some major mood swings.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:14 pm
I’LL SAY IT AGAIN TOO!
Tomahawkin –
If we lose it’s all your fault!!
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
3:15 pm
I gather Hanson wasn’t overly sharp today?
Actually, he was. Four homers in that park, in today’s conditions, probably more like one, on any other day. Seems to me that he baffled ‘em pretty well.
TNScott
June 20th, 2012
3:15 pm
Ease- Have you made that phone call to Aruba, yet?
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
3:15 pm
AT&T — the most irritating company in America.
2011 – Flash Mob
2012 – People singing in cars (the new trend).
That clinches it — I’m shutting down my landline.
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
3:15 pm
gondeee like his or her eee’s. We’d be best friends for life.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:15 pm
They are advertising Yankee cologne here…….. must smell like smug. –Kat
Ha! Love it!!
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
3:16 pm
BravesQueen Frustrating, isn’t it?
Yeah, it kind of is…
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:16 pm
“For those of us scoring at home…”
If not, you need to get out more often.
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
3:16 pm
Hey scoots nobody said personality is always a positive thing haha. Im just tired of Fredi being uber passive about everything. I guess I was spoiled by Bobby standing up for his players no matter how right or wrong he may have been
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:17 pm
Tomahawkin’s WAR will move to negative figures if we lose this game!!
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
3:17 pm
Watching Francisco against a lefty sidearmer is like watching Godzilla trample through Tokyo.
ncbravesfan90
June 20th, 2012
3:17 pm
4 strike outs for Rapada…we can’t hit the crafty lefties at all…this guy hasn’t thrown above 83 mph.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
3:17 pm
3/35 BB/K ratio for Juan Francisco. That’s just not a major league ready bat. Probably would slam Triple-A pitching, though.
Ease
June 20th, 2012
3:18 pm
What’s in Aruba?
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:18 pm
Good. Rapada coming out.
flange1
June 20th, 2012
3:19 pm
Not Natale Hollaway?
phil
June 20th, 2012
3:19 pm
thanks Scoots and Cab…
maybe we’ll pull it out.
Still 6-4?
NORRIS CHUCK
June 20th, 2012
3:19 pm
Dang if i were Giraldi i would have left that guy in. LOL!
Arkansas Transplant
June 20th, 2012
3:19 pm
10 strikeouts on the day so far… got to love that.
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
3:20 pm
Francisco should be starting 3rd baseman in 2013. Future star, possible superstar stud.
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
3:20 pm
The Beach Boys?
NORRIS CHUCK
June 20th, 2012
3:20 pm
The guy faced 4 hitters and struck them all out!
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:20 pm
That ball park really is ridiculous in the gaps, Heyward catches 2 of those HR’s at a trot in Atlanta
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
3:21 pm
The Every-day Durbinator up in Braves ‘pen
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
3:21 pm
#CraZy
In blog land Fredi is the whipping boy for all ills. Unfortunate because Fredi, is a better nanager than most.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:21 pm
Chad is going to try to get us to the 8th.
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
3:21 pm
10 strikeouts on the day so far… got to love that.
Who cares?
6 runs on the day so far…got to love that.
NORRIS CHUCK
June 20th, 2012
3:22 pm
The Yankees will come back and win this game, just cause the Braves batters on flailing at everything and the Yanks got to many boppers coming at them.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:22 pm
Ya know, i never thought I’d say this, but I’m ready for the NL to get the DH too. I have always thought it gives the AL an advantage in the playoffs as they have a paid bat for that spot, where the NL tends to have to start a bench guy.
Plus, watching pitchers hit sucks
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:22 pm
CTB — Did you see my ‘thank you’ earlier?
mike
June 20th, 2012
3:23 pm
WHY DOES VENTERS SUCK THIS YEAR?
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
3:24 pm
Everyday Chad just like my man, Everyday Oscar Villareal
flange1
June 20th, 2012
3:24 pm
I hate the DH, but I think I agree with NickB, either everyone should have it or no one should.
There are not getting rid of it in the AL, so let’s change the NL.
Venice Jim
June 20th, 2012
3:24 pm
Great job, Rossy!
Brava
June 20th, 2012
3:24 pm
Rossy!!!
brian
June 20th, 2012
3:25 pm
nice inning for Venters. Love seeing 0 runs by his name
flange1
June 20th, 2012
3:25 pm
Nice at bat Rossy!
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:25 pm
Ross would start for 33 other teams.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:25 pm
mike
odds caught up with him, he was getting exceedingly lucky the past 2 years with his wildness
Bayou Brave
June 20th, 2012
3:25 pm
How did that stay in the park!?!
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
3:25 pm
This faith in Durbin on a day full of dingers is a cause for major concern.
Field commander Fredo putting his troops in the line of fire AGAIN.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:26 pm
Durbin Time!!!
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:26 pm
Durbinator time, I actually trust him now, even if his peripherals say he’s been lucky
b
June 20th, 2012
3:26 pm
Do the braves really want to win with Francisco on the roster and Jose C. in the minors?
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:27 pm
But I might add that I’d have someone stretching in the pen.
O’Flar?
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:27 pm
Constanza sucks as much as Francisco, and Francisco doesn’t have any options left
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
3:27 pm
This faith in Durbin on a day full of dingers is a cause for major concern
On the other hand, if Durbin can get it done on a day like today, even I might have to revise my view of him, LOL.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
3:27 pm
I’m in favor of the DH for the NL but it would be a dream for the field commander, who could add complexities to his “retail” scheduling that would have all our heads spinning.
brian
June 20th, 2012
3:28 pm
game is too close for comfort and yes, some insurance would sure be nice in the 8th
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:29 pm
A Bomb , Durbin hasn’t given up a HR since May 7th
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
3:29 pm
BravesQueen, you’re welcome.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:30 pm
Who do you take in crunch time at this point…
Venters or Durbin??
IHEARTCARROLL
June 20th, 2012
3:30 pm
Is it the DH that makes so many middle of the inning pitching changes? I like the NL where you try to get through an inning and use a PH before the reliever. Or double switches to skip the pitcher batting. A lot more strategy rather than just having an extra slugger. That’s just me.
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
3:30 pm
Durbinator is a great name by the way
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
3:30 pm
and Francisco doesn’t have any options left
Come on, seriously. You really think somebody would pick up Francisco on waivers?
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
3:31 pm
Hey, Durbs just has to get us through the inning with a one run lead. Craig Kimbrel is the truth in the ninth!
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:31 pm
Not another walk!
Sets up the double play.
Get a grounder Chad. Throw the slider.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:32 pm
well, another problem with the DH is that it allows managers to leave starters in longer and thus use their pens less, meaning they are fresher come playoff time .
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:32 pm
Crazy —- Hard choice there.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
3:32 pm
Leo would have no bullpen by now — all would be assassinated. By him.
ncbravesfan90
June 20th, 2012
3:32 pm
“Come on, seriously. You really think somebody would pick up Francisco on waivers?”
Well, we made a trade for him…..haha
Nick
June 20th, 2012
3:32 pm
is ncscoots Bobby Cox? His 3:15 has all the marks of him being the former skip.
southern hope
June 20th, 2012
3:32 pm
i’m a nervous wreck.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:32 pm
umm, don’t forget the 8th, I reckon that’ll be EOF
Disaffected
June 20th, 2012
3:33 pm
“Who do you take in crunch time at this point…
Venters or Durbin??”
With a gun to my head, I would still take Venters.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
3:33 pm
Lord help, it’s only bottom of the 7th. God, I hope Durbin can get Jeter.
Sons of Rick Matula
June 20th, 2012
3:34 pm
Nervous time, pour me One scotch, one Durbin, one beer
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:34 pm
I like how Durbin has started busting guys inside with his fastball
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
3:34 pm
As Much as I have Crapped on Durbin, He has been an Unsung Hero in the pen the last 6 weeks
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:34 pm
Meds up throwing.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:35 pm
Come on, seriously. You really think somebody would pick up Francisco on waivers?”
He’s only 24… I’m pretty confident someone would pick him up!! He probably needs to be in AAA playing everyday!!
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:35 pm
that looked like a goo pitch
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
3:35 pm
is ncscoots Bobby Cox? His 3:15 has all the marks of him being the former skip.
I take that as a compliment, but I see your point, LOL.
Jay Dubu
June 20th, 2012
3:35 pm
Who pitches the 8th for the Braves…O’Flat or Medlen?
That is, if the Brave survive the 7th unscathed.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
3:35 pm
southern hope
“i’m a nervous wreck.”
Me Too, I need a Bag To Blow In
Can someone pass me a Cancerstick?
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:35 pm
good
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:36 pm
F-it I’d bring in Eric for 2 innings!!
Screwball
June 20th, 2012
3:36 pm
YES is wondering where all the fans have gone from the all but empty stadium bleachers? Waaah, it,s too hot. Will ESPN show those empty seats and mock NY fans for being wuses? Not likely.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:36 pm
MickB – “that looked like a goo pitch,”
The goo pitch is illegal in MLB.
Come on Chad!
Doofus(Goober and Gomer's Smart Brother)
June 20th, 2012
3:37 pm
I’m in SC and it’s hotter in NY right now than it is here. It’s 88 here and 92 there. Love it! Suffer you rats, suffer! Good news for you though, 96 there tomorrow. HA!
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
3:37 pm
Oh boy, here come the Walks…That is shooting yourself in the foot with this Squad
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
3:37 pm
Oh, Lord! Just when we need Durbin to be spot-on, he’s struggling to throw strikes. Now the go-ahead at the plate in the form of Granderson
Duke
June 20th, 2012
3:37 pm
Grandy Man Can HR right here. Calling it….
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:37 pm
wondering where all the fans have gone from the all but empty stadium bleachers?
NY terrible baseball town!!
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
3:37 pm
NOW BEING LEFT IN THE GAME…….NUMBAH THIRTY-TWO….CHAD….DURBIN……NUMBAH THIRTY-TWO…….
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:38 pm
Well crap!!!!
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:38 pm
7th / 8th who cares I’d have Eric in right now!!!
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
3:38 pm
Get Durbin out before he gives up the lead, please, Fredi, I am begging.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
3:38 pm
Crap.
Murph
June 20th, 2012
3:38 pm
Good lord…
ncbravesfan90
June 20th, 2012
3:38 pm
Fredi not going to use Eric O? Perfect place to use him with Granderson up…….guess not
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
3:38 pm
Man, I’m all over predictions today. Tommy Hanson plays homerun derby and can’t go deep. And Durbin back to being the give-it-up boy.
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
3:38 pm
Hillbilly and I are in business again.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:38 pm
threw him a spinner, let’s see if Fredi leaves him out there
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
3:39 pm
Now wait til the bases are laoded to put in Meds. I will never get Fredi
Hmmmm
June 20th, 2012
3:39 pm
the Braves and their leadoff walks that score …….
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:39 pm
Got to hold ‘em right where they are now
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:39 pm
of course he leaves him in …….
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
3:39 pm
As Soon as I praise The Durbinator, he goes Back to Gas Can Status…UGGGGHHHH
Duke
June 20th, 2012
3:39 pm
Let’s not start bashing Durbin because he gave up a run. He has been spot on lately
Venice Jim
June 20th, 2012
3:39 pm
Whew…
Murph
June 20th, 2012
3:39 pm
WHEW!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:40 pm
Sweet DP!
Brava
June 20th, 2012
3:40 pm
Oh hell yeah!
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
3:40 pm
Whew! Still, gotta get a few more runs in the 8th to keep this from being this interesting.
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
3:40 pm
I KNEW HE COULD DO IT! Apparently steroids don’t make you quicker…
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
3:40 pm
PHEWWWWWW
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:40 pm
I’ll say it…..Durbs was lucky!
D.A. Nuggla
June 20th, 2012
3:40 pm
Durbin is disturbin……………
Venters gives me splinters………….
but, Kimbrel,……… he’s so nimble!
Get him in now, FG!
Venice Jim
June 20th, 2012
3:40 pm
Well said, Murph…
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
3:40 pm
Well done, boys.
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
3:40 pm
Whew what a cutter. He made a real clutch pitch.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:40 pm
Was that a win dispite of Fredi?
NORRIS CHUCK
June 20th, 2012
3:40 pm
This is how you tell the difference between a World Series caliber team and an imposter. The Yankees keep watching pitchers and waiting and making them work while the Braves to to the plate hacking, hoping to hit a home run everytime.
The were fortunate to get out of the inning but they seriously need another bat in that lineup.
B_F 54
June 20th, 2012
3:40 pm
Turn it Bravos
Duke
June 20th, 2012
3:41 pm
Excellent work to get out of that jam by Durbin.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:41 pm
and makes my face red by gettin the double play…oh well
Disaffected
June 20th, 2012
3:41 pm
This is what I predicted would happen a few weeks ago. Durbin would pitch over his head for a few weeks and Fredi would start giving him greater responsibility. To be fair, though, it’s not like anyone else is stepping up.
Big DP there.
Murph
June 20th, 2012
3:41 pm
Please bring Kimbrel in to face Cano, please bring Kimbrel in to face Cano….
Who wants to bet we see Medlen in the bottom of the 8th? I can guarantee you it won’t be good if we do.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
3:41 pm
Agree, Duke.
Brandon
June 20th, 2012
3:41 pm
venters problem this season is that he is not getting ahead of hitters. if he gets ahead of them, they’ll swing at anything he throws!
ncbravesfan90
June 20th, 2012
3:41 pm
Can’t walk these guys in that stadium, they’ll make you pay.
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
3:41 pm
Durbs is nails!
Turtsnap
June 20th, 2012
3:41 pm
WOOHOO< GOT A-ROID
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
3:41 pm
That’s what I have said about this club all season.
Can’t step on anyone’s throat because the field commander has no killer instinct. Zero.
6-1 to 6-5. An old script.
Tampa Gator
June 20th, 2012
3:41 pm
You people…..other than Kimbrell…..Durbin has been the Braves best reliever….and especially lately. There you go, double play ball. Now…..go cry about something else.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:41 pm
6-4-3. yeah.
OK, don’t wait intil later to complain about FG.
Who do you have pitching the 8th?
Meds?
EOF?
Kimbrel for 2 innings?
Put it out there now instead of after the game.
I go with EOF..though Meds was throwing.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
3:42 pm
We Need to Put a Fatality on The Yankees, Kimmie is Due to Blow one,Or In other words….
We Need some Insurance!
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:42 pm
Braves don’t need another bat in the lineup, they just need to alter their approach back to how it was in April and May, take more pitches, walk more, plate discipline
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
3:42 pm
Durbin pitched pretty good. Tough park with tough hitters. Main thing is he didn’t give them a lead.
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
3:43 pm
Little insurance would not hurt, though. I hate lead off walks, even in slow pitch softball.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
3:43 pm
EOF for Cano, Swisher and most likely Andruw Jones replacing Ibanez.
Tampa Gator
June 20th, 2012
3:43 pm
Murph…..
O’F will face Cano in the 8th, I would imagine.
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
3:44 pm
Mercy the Yanks have a pen. They don’t walk anybody.
Hillbilly
June 20th, 2012
3:44 pm
Hillbilly and I are in business again.
Well, DOB put the Voodoo Hex on him in his blog today, so I guess one run is tolerable. We’ll keep our eyes on him, though.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
3:44 pm
Prado!!
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
3:44 pm
Hell Yeah Martini! He better Score, Come On Boyz!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:44 pm
Love the leadoff double, Prado!!!
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
3:44 pm
I bet Fredi doesnt even use superior plumbing
TuffShhhtuff
June 20th, 2012
3:44 pm
One run still does not win this game. Got to have at least one, maybe two this inning.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
3:44 pm
Nice. Good start to the inning.
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
3:45 pm
May have to go w/ EOF with the lefties coming up in Bot 8th. Turn Swisher around. Look for Tex to pinch hit in the next 2 innings somewhere.
Tampa Gator
June 20th, 2012
3:45 pm
Didn’t a lot of you want to trade Prado during the offseason? Boy, that would have been a good deal.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
3:45 pm
And the commercial: “this game’s a total nail-biter”. How appropriate.
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
3:45 pm
Please Mac just once today get Teen in
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
3:45 pm
Ibanez is making me dizzy….wow.
JipWiz
June 20th, 2012
3:45 pm
Let’s see some small ball boys. On over in
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
3:46 pm
Prado and Bourn are the best players on the team right now, most consistent for sure!
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
3:46 pm
Logan in and I say bunt Martin over, get him in. Guy has been tough on us. Play baby ball, not “Bobby Ball” waiting for the homer
Juan
June 20th, 2012
3:46 pm
Them how many lefty this Ykee has….
Jay Dubu
June 20th, 2012
3:46 pm
The Yankees just refuse to go away. You always feel like they have a shot, regardless of the score.
dean
June 20th, 2012
3:46 pm
Y’all update the game 10 times faster than the alphabet’s gamecast.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
3:46 pm
Logan for the next four batters.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:47 pm
We need that run.
Badly.
space monkey
June 20th, 2012
3:47 pm
Man, I hate AL ball. This game is ridiculous.
Jay Dubu
June 20th, 2012
3:47 pm
The Braves really need to add on at least 1 run here. Teen has set them up perfectly, so let’s see them play ABC ball and get him in.
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
3:47 pm
Prado will win a batting title before his career is over
Tampa Gator
June 20th, 2012
3:47 pm
I don’t always get to watch the Braves play…..but when I do…….I drink as much Mexican beer as possible.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:47 pm
watch it Prado!!!
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:48 pm
I hate when batters waste themselves with the stupid grounder to the right side….
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:48 pm
Moved Prado to 3rd. Gotta get him in!
Juan
June 20th, 2012
3:48 pm
I think we need another lefty in ours pen…so fredi can do match up….
Jay Dubu
June 20th, 2012
3:48 pm
Time for Mac to go Boom!!! He’s DHing, and is hitless so far.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:48 pm
Prado deserves a spot on the all star team!!!
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
3:48 pm
Let’s go Uggla. Just a fly ball.
Tampa Gator
June 20th, 2012
3:48 pm
Nice at bat….Brian. Good job. Now…Uggla….no strikeout!
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
3:48 pm
Chicken Yankees walking Uggla. BOO
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
3:48 pm
Oh, I see Juan (so far) 0-3, with 2 SO… looks like I was more right than Lew (I believe)
Doofus(Goober and Gomer's Smart Brother)
June 20th, 2012
3:48 pm
Another one out of the park would be nice right about now. Probably would seal the deal.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:49 pm
Moves him over. Well done.
Up to FF. Fly ball will do it.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
3:49 pm
Smart move from Girardi, imo.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
3:49 pm
Make ‘em pay for walking Uggla, Freddie!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:49 pm
Ok, anything but a GIDP here, Freddie
Jay Dubu
June 20th, 2012
3:49 pm
Let’s go Uggs!!
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
3:50 pm
Mac is a shell of himself
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:50 pm
They need to get this game moving… my phones battery is in the RED!!
tiger297
June 20th, 2012
3:50 pm
no pinch hit with chipper here?
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
3:50 pm
Hey, I’ll take that!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:50 pm
YAY!! Insurance run is in…
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:50 pm
Run on the error.
We’ll take it.
JipWiz
June 20th, 2012
3:50 pm
Huge!!!
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
3:51 pm
DAMMIT! NO 3-RUN HOMER!
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
3:51 pm
Apparently just hit it to their first basemen because they can’t field worth a darn.
B_F 54
June 20th, 2012
3:51 pm
Freddieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
3:51 pm
Oh, and D. Ross has outperformed BMac…. start Ross trade Mac
sarcasm
Brava
June 20th, 2012
3:51 pm
That worked.
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
3:51 pm
That’ll work
Walker, Texas Ranger
June 20th, 2012
3:51 pm
4-6-3?
flange1
June 20th, 2012
3:51 pm
come on jhey!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:51 pm
Jason needs to bring Uggs in!
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
3:51 pm
Well, we got that run.
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
3:52 pm
Huge run!
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:52 pm
That was lucky, Tex woulda turned a double play there
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
3:52 pm
4-6-3?
Unlikely…
tiger297
June 20th, 2012
3:53 pm
ok im confused about batting order…damn working getting in the way
gcs
June 20th, 2012
3:53 pm
The last time the Braves scored a run after the 7th inning was June 8th with a 10th inning unearned run on a throwing error vs. Toronto.
Felix
June 20th, 2012
3:53 pm
Franscisco can really handle himself at the plate*.
*dinner plate that is……..
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:53 pm
with Freeman running? very likely
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:54 pm
nice A by heyward against a tough lefty
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:54 pm
AB I meant
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
3:54 pm
JHEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Venice Jim
June 20th, 2012
3:54 pm
JASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
Wowza.
Jason Heyward!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
YES MA’AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO JASON!!!!!
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
JASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TNScott
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
SAY J-HEY!!!!!!
Brandon
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
JHEY is the DUDE!!!
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
Yay again, Heyward!
Brava
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
JASON!!!!!!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
HEYWARD!!!! OFF A LEFTY!!!!!
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
2010 version of Jason has returned!!!
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
WAYWARD SUCKS! HE’S HORRIBLE! YOU STUPID KOOL-AID DRINKERS!!!
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
and BOOM goes the dynamite!
flange1
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
JHEY IS THE MAN!!!!!
Murph
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
Look out, somebody has finally remembered how to hit… Heyward!!!!!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
Sweet….Jason not only got Uggs in, but brought himself along too.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
OFF OF A LEFTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BOOM!!!
MIdtown
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
Wow, Jason …
Brave New World
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
The J-Hey Kid!!!!!!!!!
MikeInFl
June 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
… and off a good lefty, no less.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:56 pm
I remember that guy!!!!
gcs
June 20th, 2012
3:56 pm
The last time the Braves got a RBI after the 7th inning was June 7th vs. Florida.
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
3:56 pm
second two-homer game of the season for Heyward, who is impressive to see right now. Dude is raking.
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
3:56 pm
Yes sir—in super star form, Jason Heyward prevails; Braves prevailing—-”Carry On My Heyward Son!”
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
3:56 pm
love it j hey!
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
3:56 pm
Good job JHey!
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
3:56 pm
And the MANIC BANDWAGON erupts.
Ridiculous.
Duke
June 20th, 2012
3:56 pm
Let’s trade Heyward now or send him down to the minors…..
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
3:56 pm
Man, that pitch was not even close to a strike…
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
3:56 pm
Two for Heyward………… No way he can get to the seven I predicted in the series
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
3:56 pm
Murph – Can you NOW give Heyward his nickname back?
Based on his last three games, he is back to where he needs to be.
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
3:56 pm
JHey is headed towards that 3 spot in the lineup, or should be.
Doofus(Goober and Gomer's Smart Brother)
June 20th, 2012
3:57 pm
Thanks everybody. I’m taking my kudos right now (he bows humbly).
Disaffected
June 20th, 2012
3:57 pm
Just when you think this team has it figured out they go on a lengthy losing streak, and just when you think they’re done they somehow pull it together. Weird team.
Jay Dubu
June 20th, 2012
3:57 pm
Heyward has earned some brownie points for at least a few days…so get off of his back!!!!!
southern hope
June 20th, 2012
3:57 pm
wow. just wow
TNScott
June 20th, 2012
3:57 pm
Pass the Kool-Aid, A Bomb!!
Skeezix
June 20th, 2012
3:57 pm
What a series/game by Jason! I knew that Jason would be a force someday. So much talent—and he is still figuring it out/learning, so there is no telling what his upside is.
TaylorVol
June 20th, 2012
3:57 pm
Heyward will be very special as will Freeman. I like this lineup in 2013 if we can sign Bourn and find a LF to spell Prado when he moves permanently to 3rd base. Chipper will get his swing back and end the season around .290. Our pitching without Beachy is a huge question mark.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
3:57 pm
I am laughing my ass off right now with some of your comments.
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
3:58 pm
# Doofus
You did call it, sorta?
NickB
June 20th, 2012
3:58 pm
I have always supported Heyward, cuz I understand that young players can be streaky and frustrating at the plate
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
3:58 pm
Heyward hitting .351 with 10 extra-base hits (four homers) in 16 June games, after hitting .200 w/ 9 extra-base hits in 30 games in May.
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
3:58 pm
@BravesQueen….good post up there re:Jason/Uggs; so nice to see you on the board with us, hope you are having a good day.
Turtsnap
June 20th, 2012
3:58 pm
Maybe I should suggest we trade J-Hey more often. He has made me eat my words, which I gladly will do :O)
flange1
June 20th, 2012
3:58 pm
Now who pitches the 8th?
Juan
June 20th, 2012
3:59 pm
Come on down PESKY POLE….Jhey love it
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
3:59 pm
Maybe the best part of that homerun is that it went right over Swisher’s head. Douchebag
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
3:59 pm
Now….the apologists.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
3:59 pm
Like I said earlier Fredi Gonzales is hitting bombs today!!
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
3:59 pm
Fredi will get blamed for it being so close late. Fredi can’t win, even when he wins!
Hillbilly
June 20th, 2012
4:00 pm
Erfim, I think you actually said “a couple” in your prediction didn’t you? I wold go back and look myself but this FN computer screen keeps locking up and jumping around.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
4:00 pm
Dammit, I missed the 2nd Jhey Bomb…Was it Perty?
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
4:00 pm
CTB – you may be right about that!
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
4:00 pm
Remember some of you….keep the Wayward stuff in tow for the next 4 for 20 streak. We’ll hear from you then.
JHEY
June 20th, 2012
4:00 pm
Something tells me the Heyward Homer today is the start of something special for that young man….last few games, hes beginning to show that promise of a star…..Keep it up JHEY!
NickB
June 20th, 2012
4:00 pm
When I had heard that the Braves may pursue Swisher for 2013 I was interested, then I found out what a total toolbag he is and ,now, not so interested
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
4:00 pm
Still go with EOF in the 8th. He’s already up!
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
4:01 pm
I was so furious with JHey last night because of that you know—but he has made up for that in a very huge manner–simply awesome production and effort Jason!!!
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
4:01 pm
Heyward belongs in the sixth hole if not moving up to batting third. He’s been the most productive bat during this month of June. So Fredi G. needs to pull his head out of his butt and MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!
p.s. It’s great to see our offense finally pounding the ball, not to mention taking two out of three from the Yankees and Yankee stadium.
O yea, 9-5 Braves, BALLGAME!
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
4:02 pm
Eric O – DO NOT GIVE THE RUNS BACK!!!!!!
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
4:02 pm
But I’m sure the field commander will give Heyward Friday night off in Boston — 2 straight days for the 22-year-old.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
4:02 pm
I wasn’t mad at Heyward for the slide at 3rd, I blame the hitting coach for wavin him around
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
4:02 pm
I hope Mac is getting used to his future home
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
4:02 pm
So you’re laughing at the “apologists” that have always liked Jason and kept saying he was a good player?
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
4:02 pm
Far from over…
Doofus(Goober and Gomer's Smart Brother)
June 20th, 2012
4:02 pm
“kat, are the Yanks fans leaving now or staying?
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
4:03 pm
Remember some of you….keep the Wayward stuff in tow for the next 4 for 20 streak. We’ll hear from you then.
Listen, I’m a big believer in the kid, and everybody here knows that, but whaddya say we let him rake for an entire month, at least, before we bring out the anointing oil again?
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
4:03 pm
CaptMudd —
Thanks. Today has been an ok day, better than recent ones at least. Thought it’d be nice to spend it here amongst friends.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
4:03 pm
.262/.340/.480 for Heyward. 2nd on the team in OPS behind Prado(.830).
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
4:03 pm
C’mon, EOF!
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
June 20th, 2012
4:04 pm
Will be Kimbrel in the 9th. Fredi is not going to take any chances
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
4:04 pm
Sorry- my computer is very slow right now…
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
4:04 pm
No, I’m laughing at all the apologists who’ve been killing the guy for 2 years and now coming out and saying, “I’ve always liked Jason…..Yay!……..He’s back….”
Just like the Wild Thing stuff from Major League II… comical.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
4:04 pm
I will be Damned If A. Jones goes yard!
Mr. Roberts
June 20th, 2012
4:04 pm
So let me get this straight, Homer Simpson…when a Yankee hits a home run into the front row, it’s because the stadium is a joke (notice how you can’t spell joke, without j-o-e) and when Jason Hayward does it, it’s AMAZING.
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
4:05 pm
NickB,
report was that Heyward went to 3rd on his own.
Screwball
June 20th, 2012
4:05 pm
Some of you think the Braves bloggers are too hard of the team, Fredi etc. Try living in NY. The YES broadcasters are blaming this beat down on A Rod hitting into that DP. “All he had to do was hit a sac fly and we’re tied. Then Girardi would have used different pitchers, yadda yadda. They have won 20 out of 25 but they whine about every loss. That is one thing you never hear Chip or Joe do — say no wrong about their beloved boys.
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
4:05 pm
Geez, EOF, put him away already!
b
June 20th, 2012
4:06 pm
nickb, absolutely stupid comment about Constanza. Just shows your ignorance on team baseball.
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
4:06 pm
EOF with the K on AJ
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
4:06 pm
Thanks Andruw. Come on Mark!
Turtsnap
June 20th, 2012
4:07 pm
Boy I don’t miss that classic Andruw Jones swish
rc35
June 20th, 2012
4:07 pm
Before anybody gives Fredi too much credit, the Braves have scored today in spite of his lineup. Our #3 hitter, the “Designated Hitter,” sports a .235 average and is 0-for-4 with 2 K’s. Meanwhile, our #9 hitter, our “other” catcher, is batting .286 for the year and has 2 hits. I doubt there are too many teams playing today with a DH batting under .250. It’s a good thing we don’t play by minor league rules for most of the year!
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
4:07 pm
screwball i have definitely heard Joe get grumpy about his team and call some people out
Fols
June 20th, 2012
4:07 pm
My 1:06 comment on the previous blog predicting MORE than 6 runs……….yeah it came true.
Not like it’s a big deal? You know, I only picked a high run total number on a team not capable of producing high run totals? Probably fluke.
But also……..probably not a fluke. What does that tell you?
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
4:07 pm
Dammit, Come On Easy-E!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
4:07 pm
Maybe the best part of that homerun is that it went right over Swisher’s head. Douchebag. — CTB
SO true!
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:08 pm
Druw @ .208, looks done. just pounding more death nails in his HOF chances the longer he craps it up
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
4:08 pm
Everyone chalking down the W before it is over…shame on you.
chilidawg
June 20th, 2012
4:08 pm
What the Braves need is a new owner. Liberty has no interest in winning a championship. So why waste your time with the Braves. When fans show they’ve had enough, things will get better.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
4:08 pm
2 and 3rd with 2 outs.
Bring Kimbrel in now!!!!
GAME ON THE LINE NOW!!
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
4:08 pm
Only need one out, Easy E, to get out of this. Please get it!
TNScott
June 20th, 2012
4:08 pm
Be nice to bring in Kimbrel here.
Ben
June 20th, 2012
4:08 pm
I remember reading the AJC blogs about Jhey. For some reason Atlanta “fans” wanted him gone or sent down. He and JJ seemed to be blamed for all atlanta’s short comings instead of a functional 80 million dollar payroll. By OPS Jhey is our best hitter, not prado, freeman or bourn.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
4:08 pm
Turtsnap
“Boy I don’t miss that classic Andruw Jones swish”
Co-Sign! Still hard to believe he hit 51 homers
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
4:08 pm
I can’t wait for this series with the Yanks to be over with! I’ve seen enough of them in past two weeks to last the rest of the season.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
4:08 pm
but whaddya say we let him rake for an entire month, at least, before we bring out the anointing oil again?
Another 50-100 plate appearances of this and that’d make me pretty happy.
Preston Hannatized
June 20th, 2012
4:08 pm
This game is now officially three hours old.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
4:09 pm
TNScott
June 20th, 2012
4:08 pm
Be nice to bring in Kimbrel here.
Co-Sign! You gotta Bring in your stopper especially with the Day off tomorrow! We Need to seal the Deal
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
4:10 pm
The Yankees Play by Play guy that has the same HR call for every HR
“There it goes…. See YA”
Might be more annoying than anything Chip Carey ever does!!
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
4:10 pm
Get a couple more runs in the top of the 9th and the let Kimbrel in there to make the Yanks look like another team.
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
4:10 pm
Another 50-100 plate appearances of this and that’d make me pretty happy.
Now, that, I think, is a reasonable expectation.
DefBrave
June 20th, 2012
4:10 pm
I’m gonna be sitting right by Pesky Pole at Fenway on Sunday afternoon, along with by 3rd base on Saturday evening. I hope to see Heyward hit a bomb by the Pesky Pole!
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
4:10 pm
Sweet watch looking Preston
Screwball
June 20th, 2012
4:10 pm
I’ll give Joe some credit. I do like him. He will point fingers now and then. Chip, almost never.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:11 pm
deal got sealed without him..
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
4:11 pm
But we definitely NEED another hitter. I mean, this offense stinks…………………..
No need at all for any sort of pitcher……………….
DAP
June 20th, 2012
4:11 pm
4 run lead with the top of the yankees order up, i hope fredi gives the ball to kimbrel.
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
4:11 pm
Nice job EOF.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
4:11 pm
BravesQueen – Good to hear you are having a good day today.
Maybe the Braves can you a win too!
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
4:11 pm
Not a save situation, can’t use Kimbrel.
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
4:12 pm
nolie, I don’t know about that. A 94 OPS+ for Andruw isn’t awful for a bench player.
Andruw should be a Hall of Famer. But he has a low batting average and a lot of his value was because of his defense, so I wouldn’t be surprised if many voters don’t notice what an impressive career he had.
TuffShhhtuff
June 20th, 2012
4:12 pm
AJC headline at 4PM says, “Two Shot Near Turner Field, one critical”. Dang, there’s fireworks there even when the Braves are out of town!
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
4:12 pm
I do too screwball he has some of what every braves fan has in them and voices it. Chip doesnt have the balls
DAP
June 20th, 2012
4:12 pm
CraZy There it goes…. See YA”
Might be more annoying than anything Chip Carey ever does!!
i kinda like “See Ya!”
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:13 pm
Freaking hate Joe. dumber than a box of rox
B_F 54
June 20th, 2012
4:13 pm
Redmond?
DAP
June 20th, 2012
4:14 pm
MFin04 Not a save situation, can’t use Kimbrel.
they should. he hasnt been over worked and there’s an off day tomorrow. we need this win, lets not mess around.
Screwball
June 20th, 2012
4:14 pm
Time for Redmond’s debut? Or do we need a six run lead?
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
4:14 pm
Who had 1 for 4 with 2k’s?
tiger297
June 20th, 2012
4:14 pm
who put the colorado team in a box?
Juan
June 20th, 2012
4:14 pm
JUAN…….
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
4:14 pm
SEE YA!
I actually Like Michael Kay…
Venice Jim
June 20th, 2012
4:15 pm
Speed demon!
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
4:15 pm
B_F 54 – No, Kimbrel up and throwing.
Francisco STEALS 2nd and ends up at third.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
4:15 pm
Is that really Juan doing that???
B_F 54
June 20th, 2012
4:15 pm
Ciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisco!!!
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
4:15 pm
Meds warming up with Kimbrel
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
4:15 pm
DAP – I know just messing with everyone.
Apparently, Francisco is speedy!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
4:15 pm
Well looky-there, Fransisco ended up at 3rd!
Egr
June 20th, 2012
4:16 pm
If Mccann, Freeman and Heyward get hot at the same time with steady Bourne and Prado they gonna score a lot of runs. Good thing they are off tommorow cuz Fredi would have took Heyward out of the line up…….We need a new manager!!!
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
4:16 pm
DAP
June 20th, 2012
4:14 pm
MFin04 Not a save situation, can’t use Kimbrel.
“they should. he hasnt been over worked and there’s an off day tomorrow. we need this win, lets not mess around.”
Co-Sign! Can’t lose this one…This game is mentally draining…And we still have that Showdown in the Fens this Weekend!
Thats Gonna be a Brutal Slobberknocker!
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
4:16 pm
The fleet-footed….speedster…..well credit to Francisco–he got it done.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
4:16 pm
i kinda like “See Ya!”
not for every single HR
Screwball
June 20th, 2012
4:16 pm
Francisco may have lost five pounds going from first to third
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
4:17 pm
It’s gonna be somebody other than Kimbrel. I’ll say this, tho, if that guy gives up even 1 hit, pull him and get Craig in there.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
4:17 pm
Francisco steals second base? Is McCann already catching for the Yankees?
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
4:17 pm
Meds now sitting….
Good!!
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
4:17 pm
Hitting is contagious, maybe this nine run outburst is a sign of goods things to come.
SEEEEEE?????
What aggressive base running does…..All the way around to third goes Francisco.
Screwball
June 20th, 2012
4:17 pm
The Yankees body language indicates that cannot wait for this game to end.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
4:17 pm
Join the homer parade, Mikey
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:18 pm
Bourn cooling off?
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
4:18 pm
Wow, how inept can we be.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
4:18 pm
Mikey robbed
NickB
June 20th, 2012
4:18 pm
that pitch was high
bgvt
June 20th, 2012
4:19 pm
Did I just hear Todd Redmond’s name?
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
4:19 pm
We have an off-day tomorrow. I’d use Kimbrel.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
4:19 pm
Inconsistency behind the plate sucks!
The Bravery
June 20th, 2012
4:20 pm
Dont let Mac get back up its too embarassing today
TNScott
June 20th, 2012
4:20 pm
CRaZy- That would be former 80’s Braves announcer John “not so” Sterling. If you think he is annoying now, you really would have been annoyed with him then. When you consistently mispronounce LHP Terry Forrester’s name calling him Terry “Foster” and he plays for the Braves at the time. Seriously, are you kidding me?
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
4:20 pm
Kimbrel is only one throwing according to Don.
phil
June 20th, 2012
4:20 pm
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
4:10 pm
Another 50-100 plate appearances of this and that’d make me pretty happy.
Now, that, I think, is a reasonable expectation.
***********
Jason is on a role….
Agree with the above…keep it going on some kind of reasonably consistent basis before we all go overboard back the other way. I’ve been way down on Jason at times, mainly last year, and it’s been good to see him do better this year.
As for Mac, does he have a single hit since DOB’s blog three days ago in which Mac declared himself all fixed up?
Hillbilly
June 20th, 2012
4:20 pm
Love Jim Powell. On the called third strike to Bourn he said “Gerry Davis guessed wrong on that one.”
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
4:21 pm
Thank you, Prado!
Von Trapp
June 20th, 2012
4:21 pm
Get vell Capt Chipper and vead us over das Rhine River soon. Ve need you
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
4:21 pm
Prado bailed them out! Nice.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
4:21 pm
Yahoo! Another run is in…
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:21 pm
‘teen ‘teen
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
4:21 pm
Nice. 3-hit game for Prado.
phil
June 20th, 2012
4:21 pm
Sterling was horrid….
couldn’t stand him.
Send Chip Carey up there to work with him.
TNScott
June 20th, 2012
4:21 pm
Smells like “Teeeeen Spirit!!!!!!
Preston Hannatized
June 20th, 2012
4:21 pm
Sit Kimbrel down.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
4:21 pm
WTG Marteen!
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
4:21 pm
We have an off-day tomorrow. I’d use Kimbrel.
Shoot, yeah. In case folks haven’t noticed, even the ballboy’s gone yard today. This ain’t a normal 4-run lead.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
4:22 pm
Now, at 10-5, they say Redmon may come in.
And Medlin is back up.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
4:22 pm
@b
your comments are those of an idiot who thinks that a career journeyman hitter with an OPS of .500 should be on this team. Constanza sucks, has always sucked and will always suck
don’t let 20 games skew your thinking, he isn’t a lucky charm, he isn’t anything but Jack Wilson for the outfield. Think he’s “lucky” ” explain his presence for 12 games during Septembers collapse…
He isn’t a good baseball player. 5th OF’er at best
TuffShhhtuff
June 20th, 2012
4:22 pm
That 10 looks nice, let’s put a dozen on them and be done with it. Just embarrass the crap out of them in NYC!
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
4:22 pm
Not a great day for Mac on the DH
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
4:22 pm
More than Heyward hitting has been the return of his power. This is very good to see.
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
4:22 pm
That run might cost us the game. Lol. Ironic.
BravesFaninKY
June 20th, 2012
4:22 pm
John Sterling was awful.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
4:22 pm
Now you can use Medlen.
phil
June 20th, 2012
4:23 pm
No manager would ever use a closer in a non-save situation….
And don’t you folks forget it!!
BravesFaninKY
June 20th, 2012
4:23 pm
Enter your comments here
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:23 pm
I wonder what Chipper will make out of all the spare bases that he is accumulatin’
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
4:23 pm
Redmon is the man.
MLB debut I believe.
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
4:23 pm
Medlen’s got the 9th with a 10-5 lead
NickB
June 20th, 2012
4:23 pm
sorry for the vent there everybody, but the Constanza love irritates me. only uneducated fans think he’s worth a darn.
PDOG
June 20th, 2012
4:23 pm
Next years left fielder please meet Braves prospect Todd Cuningham. Prado will be at third and Braves need to sign Bourne.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
4:24 pm
nolie – “I wonder what Chipper will make out of all the spare bases that he is accumulatin’”
Ex-wife will get half of them.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
4:24 pm
Time to listen to This “W” and play in traffic
Ciao
Sons of Rick Matula
June 20th, 2012
4:24 pm
Good comment on BMac … He’s looked real bad ever since the blog post about how he figured things out. We need him to hit somewhere in the .270’s.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
4:25 pm
Mac down to .234/.308/.413 after today’s O-fer.
I have confidence that he will rough up the Red Sox in Fenway this weekend.
Plus, I’ll be there Saturday night.
Mikey
June 20th, 2012
4:25 pm
These northern boys don’t like playing day games in the 90’s in their tiny ballpark.
Screwball
June 20th, 2012
4:25 pm
Yankee fans are the worst … The place is empty.
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
4:26 pm
Socks up! Love it, Meds.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
4:26 pm
@PDOG
I wouldn’t start anointing Cunningham quite yet. Have a friend who has seen him play a lot in person and says he looks middlingly avg and doesn’t seem to be much on defense
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
4:26 pm
Oh, they said Medlen. I misheard Redmon.
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
4:26 pm
Nice K Medlen!
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
4:27 pm
Reality Orientation Announcement…….Gates opened at 10am…….activities ensued……..It’s almost 5pm & The.Braves clobbering “The Bombers.”
NickB
June 20th, 2012
4:27 pm
please strike Mr Overrated out Meds
Hillbilly
June 20th, 2012
4:27 pm
I hate to see Redmond finally make it to the majors after spending nearly a decade in the minors, only to sit in the bullpen for a week and never get in a game. He might be headed back to Gwinnett for Jurrjens before he ever gets to throw a ML pitch.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
4:28 pm
oh well, that works too
Brava
June 20th, 2012
4:28 pm
No one is uneducated just because they like a player you hate, NickB.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
4:28 pm
Braves win!!
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
4:28 pm
TEAM MANIC WINS!
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
4:28 pm
Coach Hitting is contagious
Then could we maybe get Prado to cough all over BMac…?
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
4:28 pm
STATEMENT SERIES!
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
4:28 pm
Woo hoo!
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
4:29 pm
Good win, Boys.
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
4:29 pm
Woop woop! Winner winner, chicken dinner.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
4:29 pm
Soph —
I love Meds Socks Up too!
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
4:29 pm
Good win. Let’s keep it going strong for the next 16 through until the break!
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:29 pm
yeah I’ll wait on Cunningham too. looks kinda like another Brandon Jones . hope not
great win. lotsa heroes today. luv me sum homers
Brava
June 20th, 2012
4:29 pm
Great win. On to victory in Boston!
NickB
June 20th, 2012
4:29 pm
@ Brava
any fan that thinks Constanza should be in the big league’s is uneducated about baseball stats
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
4:29 pm
WOO WOO WOO!!! Taking 2 of 3 from the Stankees! I’ll take that any day
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
4:30 pm
Nice win.
Nice series win.
Nice series win on the road.
Nice series win on the road in New York.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
4:30 pm
besides, he cracked the idiot whip on me for daring to say Constanza isn’t a very good baseball player
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
4:30 pm
Mac down to .234/.308/.413 after today’s O-fer.
I guess it’s time to overlook skills and tools and the fact that McCann is likely the best option at catcher for the Braves from this point forward, and call for him to go to the minors or call for Ross to start over him because he’s the hot hand. Oh, wait. That only applies to certain players.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
4:31 pm
Heyward’s gotta be looking forward to the night off Friday. I’m sure the field commander has it scheduled.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
4:31 pm
Other than Kimbrel who is the most deserving player on the team to make the All Star team??
Screwball
June 20th, 2012
4:31 pm
Michael Kay signs off with another blast at A Rod … “his DP let the air out of the balloon.”. Tough town … Look what the press did to Willie Randolph. Fredi is lucky to be in the 404. Good for the Braves to take two of three.
Stiffneck
June 20th, 2012
4:32 pm
Way to go Braves!! ’bout time we beat up on those damn Yankees.
Ward
June 20th, 2012
4:32 pm
Hello everyone! Just have time for one post, and Glad the Braves won, and now we take care of Boston, and close the deal. All, Very Happy…….Great win, and will take it. Talk tonight…….Peace my friends…..”Go!!!!!Braves!!!!!”
Brave New World
June 20th, 2012
4:32 pm
Bow to the Braves authority, Yankees!
Mikey
June 20th, 2012
4:32 pm
Braves spank Yanks in a home-run Frenzy. First back to back wins in 2 weeks!
a fan
June 20th, 2012
4:32 pm
Hey Haters ha,ha,ha,Braves take series from Yanks 10-5 today,guess we won’t hear from Whiskey,Larry, Phil and the rest of the crew today, how do you guys like the taste of crow???
VaBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
4:32 pm
Wow, I missed a helluva game. Hmm… I see McCann had a 0 for 5 day batting 3rd. He’ll be under a 700 OPS batting third here soon.
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
4:32 pm
besides, he cracked the idiot whip on me for daring to say Constanza isn’t a very good baseball player
Then you should known right away that discourse was probably a waste of time. Move on and forget about it.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
4:32 pm
Constanza is a competent fourth outfielder.
Jimmy
June 20th, 2012
4:32 pm
Man, thisis going to be a quite places for the next 48 hours. Braves win and day off tomorrow.
Tomorrow is a Statement Day Off.
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
4:32 pm
DAAAA Braves win, DAAAAA BRAVESSSSSS WIINNNNNN!!!!!
Venice Jim
June 20th, 2012
4:32 pm
Forgotten Blogger
June 18th, 2012
6:57 pm
“I would be totally shocked if the braves win one game in NY.”
Ditto.
Does winning 2 mean they are not shocked?
Tumbledown
June 20th, 2012
4:32 pm
Well, I wrote on another blog that you could book the Braves losing today. I was wrong, like I am so many, many, many times.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:33 pm
Uggla, not even close CraZy
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
4:33 pm
NO post game for Gonzalez….he’s working on the schedule.
Brave New World
June 20th, 2012
4:33 pm
A bad day for the haters. A good day for Braves fans. GO BRAVES!
phil
June 20th, 2012
4:33 pm
Did someone just say statement series?
Seriously?
We’ve been losing games hand over fist. It’s great to take the series, but why don’t we reach some point of reasonable consistency before we announce that WS tickets are going on sale? You know, win a few in Boston, win a few in the next 2 or 3 series after that?
Disaffected
June 20th, 2012
4:33 pm
Feels good to win a series in the Bronx. Still frustrating to think we could have split with these guys if not for Venters’ meltdown last week.
Now we’ve got to figure out why we’re so good on the road and so bad at home.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
4:34 pm
I would say a middling 4th OF’er due to his bat not profiling enough for the corner spots.
He’s a good CF backup if you have the bench bats to allow one
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
4:34 pm
phil,
I think the “statement series” was a play on how every game, theoretically, is a statement game.
DefBrave
June 20th, 2012
4:35 pm
Off to Boston they go! Fenway Park here I come! Go Braves!
NickB
June 20th, 2012
4:35 pm
Onward….. we need to make the mediocre Boston pitching work in the upcoming series. Less free swinging more patience, their pitchers have a problem with walks and big innings
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:35 pm
I agree with NickB on Georgie
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
4:35 pm
pitiful day for Mac at the plate, 0-5 with 2 Ks. YIKES!
he needs some time off
Brava
June 20th, 2012
4:35 pm
I just hope this instills some confidence in the guys and they go on a tear.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
4:35 pm
I guess it’s time to overlook skills and tools and the fact that McCann is likely the best option at catcher for the Braves from this point forward, and call for him to go to the minors or call for Ross to start over him because he’s the hot hand. Oh, wait. That only applies to certain players.
And this would be, who? Heyward? Look man, they handled him about as well as anyone could last year. He was all sorts of awful and I love the kid.
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
4:36 pm
Heyward’s gotta be looking forward to the night off Friday. I’m sure the field commander has it scheduled.
Geez louise, man, Fredo is probably gonna give you plenty of real opportunities to rip him. You don’t have to start making them up, just to get snarky. You’re starting to sound a little obsessive, and I know you don’t want to grouped with the other manager-baiting fools we’ve had roll through here.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:36 pm
phil sure hates it when we win, the old grouch……..
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
4:36 pm
nolie
I’d go with Uggla as well, but Prado is right there for me…
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
4:36 pm
I’d say if Michael Bourn isn’t on the team, there needs to be an investigation, CraZy.
That’s probably fair, Brava.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
4:36 pm
Lose 4, win 5, lose 8, win 6, lose 6.
Team ought to take a roller coaster to Boston.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:36 pm
and here I was agreeing with him scoots
phil
June 20th, 2012
4:37 pm
a fan
June 20th, 2012
4:32 pm
Hey Haters ha,ha,ha,Braves take series from Yanks 10-5 today,guess we won’t hear from Whiskey,Larry, Phil and the rest of the crew today, how do you guys like the taste of crow???
***********
Apparently you can’t read, manure for brains….I’ve been here for an hour or so and am far from being a hater as idiots like you call it. I don’t tend to predict wins or losses.
Go back to reading your comics…
tiger297
June 20th, 2012
4:37 pm
nolie – in my voting for the all-star game I didn’t see anything that indicated I’m supposed to vote for the best player at each position…so I think chipper tops the list of deserving braves
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
4:37 pm
Alright, friends, its been really fun chatting with you during the game today. But I’m exhausted and its time to skedaddle.
Love to the gal-pals— Cab, BG4Life, McFann, Soph…..and the rest of the AJC gang too.
See you again soon!
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
4:37 pm
TOBF he needs some time off
Blah.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:37 pm
they are a very young team, even good young teams are inconsistent, most just ain’t any good at all
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
4:38 pm
Bye, BravesQueen! Take care!
VaBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
4:38 pm
McCann continues to struggle while batting 3rd.
Powder Blue
June 20th, 2012
4:38 pm
Jason Heyward!
phil
June 20th, 2012
4:38 pm
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:36 pm
phil sure hates it when we win, the old grouch……..
*********
Cute coming from you!
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
4:39 pm
Hey ncscoots — Thanks for the lecture. It was sarcasm. Been around long enough to see ebbs and flows. But it’s obvious I’m not a Gonzalez guy. But I’m also intelligent enough to understand no changes until the offseason, if at all.
Chill out. It’s sarcasm. A joke.
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
4:39 pm
can’t vote a catcher hitting .234 with a “poor” OBP and who isn’t the top defensive catcher for All-Star… sorry, can’t do it. I’m afraid his streak ends this year. Gawd, Jeter is slugging more than Mac! Geez…
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
4:39 pm
Anyone realize Joey Votto is getting on base 49% of the time he appears at the plate?
Have we seen anything like this since the roided Bonds era?
NickB
June 20th, 2012
4:40 pm
98 RC+ is hardly “awful” he was still a 2.2 WAR player….
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
4:40 pm
I’m not sure how you can’t NOT think of starting Ross over McCann.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:40 pm
sure tiger it’s all subjective, there are no hard and fast rules about how to vote. hope Chipper gets to go, but I doubt he gets voted in now. If he hadn’t gotten hurt and had stayed at the same level of production he might have gotten voted in.
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
4:40 pm
nolie, our bud A Bomb is starting to make more posts ripping Fredo for real or perceived Fredo-isms than he’s writing about anything else, LOL. How are the rest of us supposed to sneak in a little jab at the manager if A Bomb is taking up every single inch of the Fredo-dissing space?
phil
June 20th, 2012
4:40 pm
Mac struggles because he’s as big as a house….
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:41 pm
I hate it when we win??? nah, you must be thinking about someone else
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
4:41 pm
I’m not sure how you can’t NOT think of starting Ross over McCann.
Because McCann is the better baseball player.
Mikey
June 20th, 2012
4:41 pm
Shaun, Based on you’re logic and knowledge of baseball you may want to email Bobby Valentine and have him send down Adrian Gonzalez who also has lost all baseball skills.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
4:41 pm
Now GO RAYS!!!!
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
4:41 pm
McCann continues to struggle while batting 3rd.
Fredi better keep Heyward down in the order. He’ll let everyone know when he’s ready for that, and it ain’t now – even against RHP.
I may change my tune in a week or two if he keeps this up – but I’m thinking if that happens, that’ll be when we all know…
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
4:41 pm
Constanza?
How about Luis Durango. Dude is having a very nice season in Gwinnett. Not to mention that he’s faster than Constanza, has a better arm and range in the outfield. The Panamaniac is also doing the two things the Braves wanted to see him accomplish, 13 extra base hits of out 75 total. Which means Durango is hitting the ball to the outfield with authority. Second…Durango is 27 out of 35 in the stolen base department while hitting .283 with an OBP of .343.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
4:42 pm
Atlanta Braves @Braves
Dr. James Andrews confirmed the findings of Braves doctors. Brandon Beachy will undergo “Tommy John” surgery tomorrow in Pensacola, Florida.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
4:43 pm
98 RC+ is hardly “awful” he was still a 2.2 WAR player….
He was pretty friggin bad, man. And I am one of the bigger Heyward supporters on this blog. He looks better defensively this year too.
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
4:43 pm
Just got home and saw the replay of Bourn’s catch. It was a nice acrobatic play, but the funny part is that Jason has it standing still if Bourn doesn’t jump in front of him. But that wouldn’t have gone on the highlight reel. Haha.
Nice win all the way around.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
4:44 pm
Yeah and forget about all the defense of Heyward I’ve done on this blog for 2 years, comparing him to Willie McCovey. while 75% of this place wanted him gone.
I’m not a fan of the manager and I rip him because he’s so robotic. Never gets out of his comfort zone. Big deal. It’s my opinion.
I realize it’s not easy following a legend but I think Braves are a really good team being held back by the guy calling the shots. My take.
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
4:44 pm
Mikey, that’s the whole point. I was being sarcastic. I would never suggest a superior player should be send down, no matter his stats or performance over a rather small sample or if that player was likely the team’s best option going forward. That applies to all players, regardless of experience or status.
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
4:45 pm
Well, I certainly enjoyed the game, but, frankly, my favorite part was the O’Brien burn on Swisher and his walk.
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
4:45 pm
Looks like I was right on Francisco, 1-4, with 2 SO….he had a single as well
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
10:25 am
Francisco ABs today
1-4, 2 Ks, groundout, and a single….
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:45 pm
Constanza outhit Durango pretty far in AAA this year when he was called up.still is some.
Faster than Constanza? Seriously doubt that, and he damn sure ain’t nearly as successful as a base stealer over their careers….
Hmmmm
June 20th, 2012
4:46 pm
I just read the “consecutive scoreless appearances” piece on Durbin in the blog, is that why he gave up a run today?
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
4:46 pm
My take.
Hey, and welcome to it. I’m not even saying you’re wrong, for that matter.
Lew
June 20th, 2012
4:47 pm
OK – What I really meant was that Francisco would have one hit and everyone else would hit HRs.
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
4:47 pm
Beachy gonna have the surgery? Though so…. let’s get our rumor mills open on who we’re gonna trade for and at what price…
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:47 pm
Hey is back to top notch defensive rankings this season. much quicker and more agile after losing some muscle bulk
ncbravesfan90
June 20th, 2012
4:47 pm
Get well soon Beachy, we’re gonna miss you the rest of this season!
Tumbledown
June 20th, 2012
4:48 pm
Some people confuse “haters” with “doom and gloomers”. I have been disappointed so many times over the years and have seen the braves slowly sink from the top where they were in 1995. I love it when the Braves win and give me a respite from my gloomy outlook. I suspect most people deemed “haters” really are just hardened from past failures.
Hillbilly
June 20th, 2012
4:48 pm
Nice win all the way around. -Brian from SC
Yes indeed. Nothing left for me to do tonight except cheer on the Golden Flashes, because I do NOT want to face the Gamecocks again. Especially with Roth on the mound.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:48 pm
nobody, at no price??
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
4:50 pm
Hillbilly, part of me thinks that the Gamecocks should have no problem tonight, but another part says that after the postseason winning streak ended, so has the charm, and that it’s just not meant to be this time.
VaBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
4:50 pm
Hey look Fredi batted Heyward 6th today and had a monster game. Heyward has a 960+ OPS batting 6th in his career.
786. OPS batting 2nd
Every other spot in the order Heyward has produced under a 700 OPS.
dean
June 20th, 2012
4:50 pm
@ Tumbledown,
It ain’t just the Braves. It’s life as an ATL sports fan.
Hillbilly
June 20th, 2012
4:51 pm
Dr. James Andrews confirmed the findings of Braves doctors. Brandon Beachy will undergo “Tommy John” surgery tomorrow in Pensacola, Florida.
Truthfully that’s exactly what I WANTED to hear. Like Ef said, no use rehabbing it and putting off the inevitable.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:51 pm
haters are folks who take every little opportunity, usually meaningless, to rip a player, coach or team. wwe all whine at some time or another. but anybody who rips Mac/Chipper/Hamson/whomever day after day for instance is a hater
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
4:51 pm
And we saw our first real McCovey Moment last night when he destroyed Tex.
Just wait. McCovey exploded in 1963 at age 25. String of great years began at 27.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
4:51 pm
Jason does look much better in the field this season. His recent performance at the plate is certainly encouraging, but I’ll wait a couple of weeks before I bring out the champagne. I’d love nothing more than to see him finally turn it around.
ncbravesfan90
June 20th, 2012
4:52 pm
“nobody, at no price??”
=no playoffs for Bravos.
George
June 20th, 2012
4:53 pm
Joe CHIPPER is another BOB HORNER hurt all the time. Just Played longer.
Joe who cares what CHIPPER thinks.
VaBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
4:53 pm
I’d love too see McCann cemented in the 5-hole from here on out.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
4:53 pm
Hillbilly —
You’re right. Its just disappointing. I was just hoping they were wrong.
No, I wouldn’t agree with just rehabbing it either…that’s just putting off the inevitable.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:54 pm
I think he wull always be kinduva streaky hitter who has trouble with his BA. He has more potential than any player since a young Chipper and is the only guys I can see myseld possibly rooting as hard for if he comes close to his potential
Hillbilly
June 20th, 2012
4:54 pm
Brian, They still scare me, especially with the Razorbacks lightweight offense.
Do you know if Kent St. is pitching David Starn (Braves 7th rounder) tonight? I haven’t heard.
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
4:55 pm
I’d love too see McCann cemented in the 5-hole from here on out. —VaBravesFan
Amen to that!!
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
4:56 pm
Dr. James Andrews confirmed the findings of Braves doctors. Brandon Beachy will undergo “Tommy John” surgery tomorrow in Pensacola, Florida.
Get well soon, Brandon!
See you in August/September of 2013. Adding him could be like making a trade….maybe.
phil
June 20th, 2012
4:56 pm
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:41 pm
I hate it when we win??? nah, you must be thinking about someone else
***********
The grouch part, Mr. Scout.
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
4:56 pm
I’d love nothing more than to see him finally turn it around.
And I absolutely believe that, Brava. And, if you, who totally brutalized the guy in the last year or so, I mean, something awful, can say that, then Heyward can probably turn around any of his haters.
Mitchell
June 20th, 2012
4:56 pm
David O’Brien
June 20th, 2012
2:09 pm
Heyward is hurtin’ baseballs in June. Damn.
Language, DOB. Language.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:57 pm
I see Turner Field finally got eliminated in the worse ever ball parks competition. only 8 left now
VaBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
4:59 pm
Really seems like this team lacks a true no. 3 hitter. It’s too early for Heyward, Chipper just isnt that type of player anymore, McCann hasn’t produced close to what would be expected in the 3hole over his career. Freeman is a base clogger and needs to work on his approach at the plate.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:59 pm
poop on you phil, that’s like the pot calling the kettle black. you are WAAAAY more negative than I ever was or will be. sweet luvable guys like me are hard to find….
phil
June 20th, 2012
5:00 pm
Fire the Turner Field architects!!
Awful job compared to others…
Mitchell
June 20th, 2012
5:01 pm
Hey, I gotta tell ya, if the Braves start winning any more games I might have to finally do some all star voting.
Not today though.
I have way more important things to do.
Like gettin’ paid, bitches.
Or not.
Mikey
June 20th, 2012
5:01 pm
Just read a Yankee blog (They’re PO) losing back back games to the lowly Braves at home. Blaming A-Rods untimely double play in the 7th as the turning point in the game. No mention of the 5 hrs. and 6 earned runs given up by their young stud P Hughes
Brava
June 20th, 2012
5:01 pm
I was never a hater of Jason, scoots. Just thought he could have benefitted from being sent down out of the pressure last season. I still believe that, but it’s a moot point now, hopefully.
phil
June 20th, 2012
5:01 pm
I didn’t say I wasn’t negative at times….I’m generally kidding, though not always by any stretch, and the written word certainly doesn’t convey kidding very well w/o those emoticon things…
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
5:03 pm
http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2009/3/17/795946/optimizing-your-lineup-by
The Third Spot
The old-school book says to put your best high-average hitter here. The lead-off hitter should already be in scoring position and a hit drives him in. Wham, bam, thank you ma’am.
The Book says the #3 hitter comes to the plate with, on average, fewer runners on base than the #4 or #5 hitters. So why focus on putting a guy who can knock in runs in the #3 spot, when the two spots after him can benefit from it more? Surprisingly, because he comes to bat so often with two outs and no runners on base, the #3 hitter isn’t nearly as important as we think. This is a spot to fill after more important spots are taken care of.
phil
June 20th, 2012
5:03 pm
Demote Mac….
He could benefit from being sent down to avoid the pressure of this season.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:03 pm
yeah I know phil, I’ve been kidding here all along, even I know I ain’t all THAT sweet and luvable…
Buckbaloweme
June 20th, 2012
5:04 pm
Chipper didn’t want to go down to Rome to get his timing back and now I have to listen to him tell me he didn’t pick up a bat for 16-17 days and when you get to be his age it doesn’t come back as quickly. No sh!t chipper, thats why Fredi and management wanted you to go down for a few days.
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
5:05 pm
Another way to look at things is to order the batting slots by the leveraged value of the out. In plain English (sort of), we want to know how costly making an out is by each lineup position, based on the base-out situations they most often find themselves in, and then weighted by how often each lineup spot comes to the plate. Here’s how the lineup spots rank in the importance of avoiding outs:
#1, #4, #2, #5, #3, #6, #7, #8, #9
So, you want your best three hitters to hit in the #1, #4, and #2 spots. Distribute them so OBP is higher in the order and SLG is lower. Then place your fourth and fifth best hitters, with the #5 spot usually seeing the better hitter, unless he’s a high-homerun guy. Then place your four remaining hitters in decreasing order of overall hitting ability, with basestealers ahead of singles hitters. Finally, stop talking like the lineup is a make-or-break decision.
For all the nitty gritty details, I highly recommend getting yourself a copy of The Book, which goes into even greater detail about the strategy of lineup construction, including platoons, separating lefties in the lineup, strikeouts, avoiding GIDPs, and preventing the pitcher from hitting.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:05 pm
see, now there’s a “hater”
phil
June 20th, 2012
5:05 pm
yeah, I know….but sweet and luvable? Lying’ll get you a lightning bolt in the head….
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
5:05 pm
Well, I know it’s a regular day in the universe now: there’s a copy-and-paste from “The Book” on lineup positions. Amazingly, it still says the same thing it did every other time it was posted.
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
5:06 pm
nolie
June 20th, 2012
4:45 pm
Constanza outhit Durango pretty far in AAA this year when he was called up.still is some.
Faster than Constanza? Seriously doubt that, and he damn sure ain’t nearly as successful as a base stealer over their careers….
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Not really. Constanza hit .286 while Durango is batting .283, Constanza stole 9 bases compared to Durango’s 27, as for speed, I can’t argue with nolie’s ignorance other than to say that one of the two speedsters has been clocked at 4.2 seconds in the 40…which is NFL wide out caliber.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:06 pm
whatever Shaun,
phil
June 20th, 2012
5:06 pm
More like a complete jackass and idiot….
that would be you, buck.
phil
June 20th, 2012
5:07 pm
Speed isn’t worth much on bouncers back to the mound 2 and 3 ABs per game…
just pointin that out…
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
5:07 pm
ncscoots, right but apparently what the data shows is not sinking in. People are still acting as if the #3 spot in the lineup is the most important and where a team should insert one of its best hitters.
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
5:09 pm
aw shoot…I forgot it was an afternoon game. I was finally gonna be able to see it. I guess I’ll take a win, though
Ranger
June 20th, 2012
5:09 pm
Last night was just the function of karma being bad for the Yankees. Today the Atlantan should a bit of resolve, fortitude and gits to wim th3 game.
I have a good feeling going into Boston because that is a funky stadium with a funkied up team>
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
5:10 pm
People are still acting as if the #3 spot in the lineup is the most important and where a team should insert one of its best hitters.
Where do the machines say the best hitter should be? And who should be batting 3rd?
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
5:10 pm
If you missed it on my Tweet from clubhouse, Beachy will have Tommy John surgery tomorrow. Braves will hope to have him back about this time next year.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:11 pm
Durango is probably s slightly better player than Constanza…. but that’s like saying a gremlin is slightly better than a Pacer.
I personally, would like to see us acquire Reed Johnson or similar for the bench.
but, then again, I’m the guy that fancied giving the Yankees Francisco for Jack Cust to see if he could give us some better left handed pinch hits…..
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:11 pm
and the other was too coachie-pooh. last season in the bigs. .
and I said career stolen bases not this year which you so conveniently ignored, and the BA spread was much different when Constanza was called up which I also specified and you ignored, and the OPS is still a 60 or so point difference for Constanza which again proves what I said. In fact you entire response indicates that you missed the point about everything. But why would I be surprised? You always read what you want to instead of what folks actually say.
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
5:11 pm
right but apparently what the data shows is not sinking in.
I’m not going to bother again using probability to show the possible fallacy of that argument, because it’s obvious that such data is not sinking in for you.
Just keep posting “The Book”, man, you can probably make up the minds of folks who don’t know better.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:13 pm
I don’t get why people argue against “the Book” it’s right.
However, in the long run, lineup construction doesn’t make a whole heck of a lot of difference as far as wins go.
Ranger
June 20th, 2012
5:13 pm
Ment to say they “showed” guts etc.
Bad keyboard you know.
How about Prado for the #3 slot and gamble with Simmons or maybe even the Chipster in the #2 hole?
Of course if it means thinking outside the box Speedi Gonzales ain’t gonna do it.
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
5:14 pm
I’d say this makes Dempster a more attractive commodity
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
5:15 pm
I thought “The Book” was about how to score chicks.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
5:15 pm
I was never a hater of Jason, scoots
Are you seriou…..ah nevermind……
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
5:15 pm
I don’t get why people argue against “the Book” it’s right.
Nick, never, ever rely on one source for the foundation of an opinion. Especially an opinion that is data-centric.
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
5:16 pm
MLB Net was just doing a story about the history of “caught cheating during the game” stuff…apparently the call by Davy Johnson the other night wasn’t his first time.
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
5:16 pm
I thought “The Book” was about how to score chicks.
Different author, same title.
Content, worlds apart.
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
5:16 pm
The Jungle Book?
Mitchell
June 20th, 2012
5:18 pm
Glad to hear the kind words… no, make that glowing praise… Chipper had for the new Yankees Stadium and the experience of playing in the Bronx one last time.
Thanks Chipper. Why don’t you just ask for a trade?
Hey, here’s a thought, maybe if you guys had won five World Series like the Yankees, instead of, uh, one, you’d have a museum full of trophies and memorabilia players from other teams would want to ogle as well.
You might even have a better stadium not located in the most random part of Atlanta.
I’m not bitter.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:18 pm
don’t think its right about that line up construction and there is no proof that it is
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
5:18 pm
Where do the machines say the best hitter should be? And who should be batting 3rd?
I’m not sure. All I know is what the extensive research suggests. But who wants to pay attention to empirical research? Certainly that’s not the way to get ahead in any industry, to actually gain knowledge based on in-depth research. No. Industries should just always go on gut and convention and tradition, regardless of what the objective data suggests.
ncscoots, read “The Book.” I’d venture to say those authors know at least as much, possibly more, than you or I or anyone who posts here about statistics and researching data. Until you’ve read it, I’m skeptical of your claims that their arguments are more flawed than yours.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:18 pm
i don’t rely on any on thing for anything baseball related, but stuff like lineup optimization is based on hundreds of thousands of at bats and such. It WOULD make a team “better” how much better is what’s up for debate. Maybe a win or two a year difference?
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:19 pm
another “hater” heard from
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
5:19 pm
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:11 pm
and the other was too coachie-pooh. last season in the bigs. .
and I said career stolen bases not this year which you so conveniently ignored, and the BA spread was much different when Constanza was called up which I also specified and you ignored, and the OPS is still a 60 or so point difference for Constanza which again proves what I said. In fact you entire response indicates that you missed the point about everything. But why would I be surprised? You always read what you want to instead of what folks actually say.
>>>>>>>>
Nice comeback with the personal attacks, insults and general disregard for anyone’s opinion other than yourself. Well done
VaBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
5:19 pm
Bourn
Prado
Freeman (I guess….)
Uggla
McCann
Heyward
Chipper
Simmons
I like the Prado batting 3rd idea, he could actually be the best man for the spot… But that would force Chipper or Simmons in the 2-hole which I don’t like. Keep McCann and Heyward in the 5/6 spots.
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
5:19 pm
Damn. So all that time I spent at the bar talking about lineup construction and UZR wasn’t helping me?
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:19 pm
I bet scoots has already read “The Book”
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
5:20 pm
don’t think its right about that line up construction and there is no proof that it is
Be that as it may, I don’t think we’ll be able to convince Shaun of it. He’s happy with his thoughts, and I say we leave him with them.
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
5:20 pm
I’m not bitter.
Your middle name is bitter. Bitchell Bitter McGrump
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
5:20 pm
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:19 pm
another “hater” heard from.
>>>>>>>
Said the pot to the kettle…….LOL!!!!
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
5:21 pm
I bet scoots has already read “The Book”
Shaun’s and Stein’s.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:21 pm
Nice comeback with the personal attacks, insults and general disregard for anyone’s opinion other than yourself. Well done..coach
excuse me? you were the one that blared about my “ignorance” in your first response douchewad. what a freakin’ hypocrite….. on top of being and idiot.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:21 pm
I would like Heyward 2nd or 3rd as he gets on base. Prado makes good contact and doesn’t K much so he wouldn’t be a bad #3 guy hitting behind Bourn and Heyward (plus we could go for more stolen bases)
My argument is that Heyward needs more at bats and thus needs to be in the top 3rd of the order.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
5:21 pm
Six home runs in the Zona/M’s game.
Of course, it’s in Phoenix, which isn’t really that impressive.
Mikey
June 20th, 2012
5:21 pm
Shaun, Babe Ruth,Ted Williams,Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, Mickey Mantle, Eddie Matthews, Mel Ott, Willie McCovey, Billy Williams, Tony Perez, Eddie Murray, Albert Pujols…….etc. all batted in the third position. “The job of the number 3 hitter is to keep the inning alive” and is usually reserved for your best hitter. Bring your book back.
Double Zero Eight
June 20th, 2012
5:22 pm
Glad the Braves won!. I have no complaints
in how they won. It’s great to see Heyward hitting
with some confidence again. Hope he can keep
it up.
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
5:22 pm
Shaun, Babe Ruth,Ted Williams,Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, Mickey Mantle, Eddie Matthews, Mel Ott, Willie McCovey, Billy Williams, Tony Perez, Eddie Murray, Albert Pujols…….etc. all batted in the third position
Shaun batted third?
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
5:23 pm
don’t think its right about that line up construction and there is no proof that it is
I’ll go by the convincing cases laid out by the data and the evidence over just assuming it’s wrong because managers have generally put their best hitters #3 and good contact hitters who can bunt and hit the ball to the right side, regardless of whether or not they can hit well, #2. If someone can lay out a more compelling and convincing argument, I’ll be glad to reconsider.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:23 pm
an argument can be made that “tradition” isn’t always “right” though….. so just saying “all these HOF’ers hit 3rd” isn’t much of an argument
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:23 pm
who is it that I “hate” on coach? What player, coach or team do I rant about over and over?
Man you are simply proving yourself to be way below par mentally every time you open your mouth.
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
5:24 pm
Uggla is second in the NL in walks…..
Which means? teams are pitching around him. Why? because they have been able to get the guy in the fifth hole out most of the time. Which again begs the question?????
Why is Jason Heyward in the seventh hole most of the time, when Heyward has been the hottest bat all month ??????????
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:24 pm
nolie
what exactly IS par mentally? :-p
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
5:25 pm
Shaun batted third?
Shaun would have spit, before batting 3. “It’s 2 or nothing!”, he says.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
5:25 pm
Troy Tulowitzki is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery Thursday on his injured groin.
Now is the time to clean house there. I mean, a 4-man rotation? Jim Tracy is awful and so is Dan O’Dowd.
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
5:25 pm
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:23 pm
who is it that I “hate” on coach? What player, coach or team do I rant about over and over?
Man you are simply proving yourself to be way below par mentally every time you open your mouth.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
Said the pot to the kettle…again. You’re turn genius.
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
5:26 pm
Braves optioned Todd Redmond back to Triple-A Gwinnett to open roster spot for Jurrjens.
VaBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
5:27 pm
Heyward has put up monster numbers in his career when batting 6th (960+OPS). His second best spot in batting 2nd (780 OPS). Every other spot he’s produced under a 700 OPS.
Also during his great rookie season he only batted in the 6th hole 13 times so. so its not like his numbers are padded in the spot from 2 years ago.. When batting 6th this season Heyward completely mashes, and even last season which was horrible overall he still produced a 760 OPS in the spot.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:27 pm
The job of the number 3 hitter is to keep the inning alive” and is usually reserved for your best hitter Mikey
exactly, a good number three scores about as many runs as he drives in.
and those aren’t all that “convincing” to most of us Shaun. Proof, man, proof….
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:27 pm
it’s “your turn” not “you’re turn” or you are turn…..
that’s kinda really funny , hahahahahaha!!!
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:28 pm
you are the pot AND the kettle you little hypocrite, always have been.
abeeewright
June 20th, 2012
5:28 pm
The place where “The Book” and I will be in absolute agreement is that there is no rational line up construction that could ever induce a manager to bat Alex Gonzales in the 2 hole.
And yet … it happened in Atlanta.
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
5:28 pm
If someone can lay out a more compelling and convincing argument, I’ll be glad to reconsider.
Since no one has ever been able to meet your standard of “compelling and convincing”, regardless of logic or data, I believe your hidebound opinions are safe from attack.
Fact is, no one wants to convince you otherwise, anymore. Any discourse with you these days is simply an attempt to provide a countervailing opinion to folks whose minds actually are open to being convinced. That doesn’t include you, sadly.
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
5:28 pm
You’re turn genius.
This is precious.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:29 pm
whatever it is it’s way above coach.
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
5:30 pm
Thank you nolie, yourrrr’eeee still a genius.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:31 pm
about the lineup, in reality, it doesn’t really matter as long as your top 3 OBP guys are hitting 1 2 and 3, (and increase in slugging as you progress)
You would rather put the high K high reward guys 4-6 and then fill the other two spots in diminishing fashion. “The Book” is probably right hen it comes to optimization, but the game isn’t played optimally really. But it’s rules of lineups ,roughly followed, will help a team score more runs I believe.
But the impact versus a logically put together lineup? probably not very much
Brava
June 20th, 2012
5:31 pm
Well. Efrim, I guess you are calling me a liar? Or better yet, thinking for me? Whatever the case, you have no room to call anyone a hater. I haven’t forgotten the way so many of you savaged Constanza simply because Fredi was playing him in Jason’s stead. I challenge you to find anything I said about Jason that even compared to the animosity you guys were spewing on here.
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
5:31 pm
9 home runs by Braves (5) and Yankees (4) today were the most in a game at new Yankee Stadium. Previous high was 8.
MiaBchBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
5:32 pm
This is the most bipolar Braves team I have seen since 1968.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:32 pm
Fact is, no one wants to convince you otherwise, anymore. Any discourse with you these days is simply an attempt to provide a countervailing opinion to folks whose minds actually are open to being convinced. That doesn’t include you, sadly Scoots
yep that’s about it, directed at others who are open to discourse. sad thing, Shaun used to serve a good function
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:33 pm
@ Brava
the difference is that Heyward is a promising young player who needed to be playing and Constanza is a AAAA player with limited value.
True the animosity should have been directed more towards Fredi for starting him over Heyward, but it’s hard to not hate the guy a little bit when his lousiness was taking playing time away from Heyward.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
5:33 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Beachy……
Figgered it was coming, but…boy, that’s a real shame…
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:34 pm
mostly because it is so young, even good young teams are inconsistent, most that age are just flat bad
MiaBchBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
5:34 pm
I guess JJ gets Beachy’s slot.
Choppinmama
June 20th, 2012
5:34 pm
Not too thrilled with the work of our DHers yesterday and today. If Huddy’s ankle wasn’t barking and it wasn’t so hot today, the pitchers might have done a better.
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
5:34 pm
David O’Brien
June 20th, 2012
5:26 pm
Braves optioned Todd Redmond back to Triple-A Gwinnett to open roster spot for Jurrjens.
>>>>
Geesh, the kid didn’t even get to pitch.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:35 pm
I don’t think that time spent on the injury list should count against service time for players before they hit free agency
abeeewright
June 20th, 2012
5:36 pm
By the way, for Monday’s line up construction, do you use career statistics to determine your best five hitters? Only the 2012 season numbers? The last nine games?
What does “The Book” say in this regard?
Brava
June 20th, 2012
5:37 pm
That is not a justification, NickB. It’s an excuse. My point is, don’t accuse me of something you are guilty of.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:38 pm
not sure I understand you Nick. are you saying that a guy our for a year should still get credit for service time?
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
5:38 pm
For the cereal lovers on the Blog:
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/deep-fried-cereal-debuts-county-fair-200923198–abc-news-topstories.html
VaBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
5:38 pm
Brian McCann’s biggest fan on earth “McFann” even thinks he should be batting 5th… What else does Fredi need to hear or see? Cause it’s obvious he doesn’t look at the stats which are facts.
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
5:38 pm
I guess JJ gets Beachy’s slot
For now…. I bet he doesn’t keep it long though,…
Braves optioned Todd Redmond back to Triple-A Gwinnett to open roster spot for Jurrjens.
Geesh, the kid didn’t even get to pitch
Sucks…. Barring a trade or Teheran getting called up soon, he might get to pitch soon. I not expecting JJ to be very good. I hope he is, but I wouldn’t expect it.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:38 pm
not sure I understand you Nick. are you saying that a guy our for a year should still get credit for service time?
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
5:38 pm
Uggla is second in the NL in walks…..
Which means? teams are pitching around him. Why? because they have been able to get the guy in the fifth hole out most of the time. Which again begs the question?????
Why is Jason Heyward in the seventh hole most of the time, when Heyward has been the hottest bat all month ??????????
C’mon all you Fredi g. haters…….spit it out already.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:40 pm
hmmm. a double post spaced out across time. interesting…
SAL
June 20th, 2012
5:40 pm
Braves win two games against the Yankees. Quick, pop the champagne bottles!
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
5:40 pm
Brian McCann’s biggest fan on earth “McFann”
She isn’t fat…..
Anyways, who does he want to bat 3rd if McCann hits 5th? Not Freddie, he’s been struggling, Heyward needs to show consistency, and Simmons is a rook.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:41 pm
nolie
let me explain
Player A is a 2nd year player pre arbitration and goes on the DL for TJ surgery in June of 2012, he misses 14 months and comes back to pitch in August of 2014, the following year he becomes 1st year arb eligible, where IMO his lost time should not count and he should be a 3rd year pre arb player
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:42 pm
crap should be 2013 my bad
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
5:42 pm
Nine HR’s today. New Yankee Stadium……kinda reminds me of the old launching pad we called Fulton County Stadium.
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
5:42 pm
My point is, don’t accuse me of something you are guilty of.
I don’t intend to be difficult, Brava, but this is a completely untenable position. The behavior of one person does not affect the wrongness or rightness of your behavior.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:43 pm
ok I getcha Nick, but I sure as helckdisagree. He was worthless to the team why should he get a bigger raise for no production at all.
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
5:44 pm
ncscoots, where is your convincing and compelling argument against the arguments that The Book lays out about batting order? I haven’t seen it.
Nerdville
June 20th, 2012
5:44 pm
So big deal. They finally won a couple of games. It’s about time. They will just go to Boston and lose some more. You watch.
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
5:44 pm
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:40 pm
hmmm. a double post spaced out across time. interesting…
>>>>>>>>>
Yea it’s a conspiracy. Call Moulder and Scully…..LOL
Danga
June 20th, 2012
5:45 pm
My point is, don’t accuse me of something you are guilty of.
Pft. If this were the case, this blog would have many fewer posts.
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
5:46 pm
Braves notes: Jurrjens vs. Lester on Friday; he’s Kimbrel-ing again; 6-1 in last 7 road games
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/06/20/braves-notes-jurrjens-vs-lester-on-friday-kimbrel-ing-again/
kreedham
June 20th, 2012
5:46 pm
With Prado moving to 3rd our infield is set for a year or two or three. With Bourne probably gone we need two ourfielders.. Need to get one now in a trade. Option, trade or release Diaz (I like Matt be he’s not cutting it! Chipper needs to DH all 3 games in Boston and sit out every 3rd game against NL.
reckingball
June 20th, 2012
5:46 pm
How were the Braves able to win 2 games at Yankee Stadium without Constanza?
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
5:46 pm
Don’t confuse the absence of an argument with nonexistence of one, Shaun.
abeeewright
June 20th, 2012
5:47 pm
Sad, but not surprised to hear the Beachy news. Glad they’re not going to prolong the agony. Get r done and see you next year.
I have low hopes for Jurrjens as well, but you’ve got to give him his shot and see whether he has anything. If he stinks it up, you can release him and move on. If he starts to return to his old self, you look like a genius.
Danga
June 20th, 2012
5:48 pm
By the way, for Monday’s line up construction, do you use career statistics to determine your best five hitters? Only the 2012 season numbers? The last nine games?
Yeah. It is impossible to know who your best offensive performers are going to be on any one day, but you can reasonably guess. The other challenge is distinguishing between the 3rd-7th best hitters on your time. Most teams will have a guy who is obviously the best and a total bum at the plate, but there is probably very little separation between a lot of the other guys.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:48 pm
nolie
I just re-read what i wrote and it’s wrong.
if you leave say 2nd year and come back 3rd year, then you should pickup counting the games for your 2nd year then (and say 90 games is a season as far as advancement goes to next service year)
so Beachy was in 63 games in 2012, when he comes back in 2013, he would pick back up and unless he reached 27 games for 2013, he wouldn’t increase his service year, but would instead remain at the year he left.
1st year – played all games
2nd year – 63 games
3rd yr- 24 games
4th year is considered the 3rd year of “service time” as far as arbitration is concerned
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:50 pm
how can anybody say that Matt is not cutting it? He is the only guy on the bench that is cutting it. He is here to play against lefties and he is hitting them very well 310 .375 .466 .841
. the rest of the bench pretty much sux though
wreckmaniac
June 20th, 2012
5:50 pm
Great to see the Braves show the Yankees that they know how to play. That sweep last week was disgusting.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:50 pm
so he gets credit for one year instead of 2 of service time see? but this gives the team an extra year of production and control of the player
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:51 pm
yeah, I don’t get the Diaz hate either, his job is to hit lefty’s and he has done his job well, it’s not his fault Fredi leaves him in to hit righty’s too
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
5:52 pm
cabravesfan,
that’ll probably be banned in NYC
Looks like something you’d see on Paula Dean’s show (sans the butter)
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
5:52 pm
VaBravesFan Brian McCann’s biggest fan on earth “McFann” even thinks he should be batting 5th…
“Even”? Dude, I invented the concept of BMac in the 5-spot!…
abeeewright
June 20th, 2012
5:52 pm
This may have been the first game all year that the Yankees homered in and lost.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
5:52 pm
yeah as a fan I prefer longer control. like bringing a rook up in June usually gives an extra year. what I wanted them to do with Jason, but they didn’t
One Big Dummy
June 20th, 2012
5:52 pm
Count me in as another who has never quite understood the Matty D hate on these blogs!
stizz
June 20th, 2012
5:53 pm
Replacing Beachy with JJ is like crashing a Maserati and having to replace it with an 85 Astro Van.
VaBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
5:53 pm
In over 70 starts batting 3rd McCann has produced under a 720 OPS, but in over 200 starts batting 5th he has a 860 OPS.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
5:55 pm
George Stein, don’t know why you’re jumping in here, but as I stated, I was never a Jason hater. All I’m guilty of is stating my opinion that he should be sent down last season and wanting Constanza to play in his place when he was struggling. I never disparaged him. Yet, I’m being accused of being a hater by someone who ripped Constanza to shreds on a daily basis. But whatever, there’s always been a double standard on this blog. Some people spend all day and night ripping on others while lamenting all the haters frequenting the blog. It’s a joke.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:56 pm
With Jurrjens…… who knows, he may come up and really buckle down to keep his spot.
he CAN be a great pitcher, but I fear he really ticked off the Front Office by not rehabbing his knee to their satisfaction, thus coming into camp and the season with 4 MPH missing
Half Empty
June 20th, 2012
5:56 pm
wow, two wins against the Yanks? Does it get any better than that realistically? Bite on it Braves rippers
Braves donezo
June 20th, 2012
5:56 pm
wow the braves actually won a series, big whoop… team still blows, freddy is the worst, no offense, im sure they will resort back to their usual ways and get swept in boston..
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
5:56 pm
Let’s not put JJ in the casket just yet. I remember the vitriol against Ventors after the slam last week to A-Roid. Maybe this is his breakout game, and he’ll get back on track.
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
5:57 pm
reckingball
June 20th, 2012
5:46 pm
How were the Braves able to win 2 games at Yankee Stadium without Constanza?
>>>>>>>>>>
Because……..
Even though our bench sucks, lacks speed and versatility, Constanza is still Quad A material. The type of athlete who is called up only when the big leaguers get hurt. He’s depth, nothing more.
Shaun
June 20th, 2012
5:58 pm
Don’t confuse the absence of an argument with nonexistence of one, Shaun.
George, I open to the possibility that he has read The Book (and other research on batting order) and can refute the authors’ points about batting order, one-by-one. I would just like to see it in order to determine if I should change my views on batting order. Because if one can lay out a compelling counter-argument, I’m certainly opened to changing my views. I just need something convincing, that’s all. I don’t think that’s too much to ask, a compelling case as to why we should view batting order one way versus another.
All indications are that on average the number three hitter will come up with fewer runners on than the numbers 4 and 5 slots, and leads off the fewest innings.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
5:58 pm
he has a tough matchup against Jon Lester though… depending on which Lester shows up
Half Empty
June 20th, 2012
5:58 pm
I think we all have differing definitions of what constitutes ripping or hating Brava, you were very negative about him over and over and over, I think that is what most are commenting on.
Mikey
June 20th, 2012
6:00 pm
DOB: Would be very interested to get FG and F. Wren’s opinions on the lack of offense sitting on the Braves bench. As others have pointed out on this blog (Hinske, Diaz, Francisco & Wilson) are not exactly “murders row” when it comes to the DH, PH, or that matter speed or “D”.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
6:02 pm
I was negative on his performance, not him. There’s a difference. I never went where the Constanza bashers went. Never.
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
6:03 pm
I’m not jumping in, Brava. I’m only pointing out that your saying that another person is guilty of what they are accusing you of doesn’t hold.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
6:03 pm
jeez Brava what are you his Mom? That’s a bit reactionary for a player discussion
Brava
June 20th, 2012
6:05 pm
I don’t agree, George.Stein. Don’t much care for hypocrites.
BravesFanForever
June 20th, 2012
6:05 pm
That swing that Heyward put on that second homerun was awesome. It was very Chipper-esque. We have seen plenty of times how Chipper will simply put BAT on BALL. You don’t have to take a massive swing every time at the plate. Sometimes it’s just a matter of making solid contact and you can still hit home runs–in any area of the ballpark.
Jason Heyward is so big and so strong he could literally foul a ball off over the opposite field fence. He needs to quit thinking that every at bat needs to be a great one. A hit is a hit no matter how they fall. Just put the bat on the ball!
As soon as he learns to adjust his swing according to the situation, the pitcher, the at bat, and even the count, he will be a great one. That swing he took against a lefthander was great.
Congrats Jason!
GO BRAVES!
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
6:05 pm
That can easily be fixed, Shaun, by putting your two highest OBP guys at lead off and second, irrespective of their speed. Then the three hitter will likely have more guys on base.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
6:07 pm
This isn’t about Constanza, NickB. It’s about being accused of being a hater by a hater. Constanza is merely the hatee.
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
6:09 pm
That’s not a substantive argument, Brava.
phil
June 20th, 2012
6:11 pm
But whatever, there’s always been a double standard on this blog. Some people spend all day and night ripping on others while lamenting all the haters frequenting the blog. It’s a joke. BRAVA
**********
It’s also called life. It’s what people do. Especially the more self-righteous.
Mikey
June 20th, 2012
6:12 pm
Shaun,
Have you ever managed a real team or played in a real baseball game? The reason that Joey Votto and Josh Hamilton bat third and their teams are in first place is empirical evidence that smart managers that know how to win, position their best player in the lineup to give their team the best opportunity to win.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
6:13 pm
I’m way behind on reading the blog. Are y’all rippin’ on Biff?
Half Empty
June 20th, 2012
6:14 pm
simple solution. if peeps stop hating on players the others will have nothing to hate about
Brava
June 20th, 2012
6:14 pm
George Stein clearly you are just a contrarian with no substance to your comments. Sorry I addressed you.
phil
June 20th, 2012
6:14 pm
Nah, Biff has barely been mentioned, assuming you don’t mean Pocoroba…
Brava
June 20th, 2012
6:15 pm
That’s true, Phil.
phil
June 20th, 2012
6:15 pm
No, George Stein has plenty of substance normally….
You’re just a hater, Brava…
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
6:16 pm
Here’s a take away from this series. It’s the young guys’ team now. If we get anywhere, it’s on the backs of Heyward, freeman, Simmons, Hanson, Kimbrel, venters. Not saying Others are not important, but the aforementioned have to play and lead.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
6:16 pm
Nah Bat. Not today.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:16 pm
nope Bat we is in a deep discussion about the philosophy of hating
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
6:16 pm
Yeah, you caught me, Brava.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
6:16 pm
Oh, okay then.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
6:18 pm
Hating?
That’s a worthwhile conversation.
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
6:18 pm
Haters gon’ hate.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
6:19 pm
That’s me, phil. Queen blog hater.
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
6:20 pm
Constanza is what happens when Frank Wren can’t pull his head out of his butt hole. Example, who is the Red Sox fourth outfielder?
Scott Podsednik. Who by the way could have been picked up in the off season for a bag of baseballs. He signed a minor league contract with the Philies who then traded him to the Sox for cash.
Podsednik is what he is, a proven veteran fourth outfielder who comes off the bench when needed. Which is how the Sox are utilizing the guy, and the reason why the podfather is hitting .387 in his part time role.
While we are stuck with the likes of Constanza…..which brings to bear to poor roster construction done by Frank Wren.
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
6:20 pm
I know Brava wasn’t Heyward’s biggest fan last year but I have to say I’ve seen her give him credit this year whenever credit was due. Haters don’t usually tend to do that.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:20 pm
I jus’ hate haters….
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
6:21 pm
My mom hated the word hate. Gets thrown around like “awesome.” How about “nattering nabobs of negativism.” Agnews only contribution
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
6:22 pm
NNNers
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:22 pm
and he didn’t even write it Bat…
but the same writer came up with some other great phrases…
Brava
June 20th, 2012
6:23 pm
Thank you, Sopheee.
phil
June 20th, 2012
6:23 pm
I “hate” to run but time to hit traffic and unleash some road rage….
Danga
June 20th, 2012
6:23 pm
I never went where the Constanza bashers went.
Dear lord, what did they do? Call him a bat licker?
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:23 pm
FCS, Woody not Bat. I better go check mt sugar….BRB
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
6:24 pm
Wasn’t that william Safir
Brava
June 20th, 2012
6:25 pm
I also think the word hater gets thrown around too much. Real haters are dangerous people.
Danga
June 20th, 2012
6:25 pm
Scott effin Podsednik.
Danga
June 20th, 2012
6:26 pm
If your biggest gripe about the team is that it does not have Podsednik on the roster, then you must be pretty happy with your team.
Sopheee
June 20th, 2012
6:27 pm
My definition of hater, angry Sacramento guy. Pure hate.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:27 pm
yeah, Safire, along with others like hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
6:28 pm
nattering nabobs of negativism…..tis the human condition.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:29 pm
I guess it is volume to me. come on once in a while and rip a player or manager and that’s just normal. do it constantly over every little thing that happens, then I label as a hater I suppose
Brava
June 20th, 2012
6:29 pm
That was a complement, Danga. I don’t want to revisit the page after page of vitriol that was spewed at him last season. It was very ugly for a while
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
6:32 pm
Safire and Pat Buchanan………. ye gods
Brava
June 20th, 2012
6:33 pm
Oh, and Shaun ripping on Martin Prado was pretty bad, too. Glad Jason is doing well so I don’t have to read about how other players suck more.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:33 pm
OK Brava, and not talking about you, but IMO it was not as ugly as the Jason comments, and they have lasted for over a year.
Danga
June 20th, 2012
6:34 pm
but IMO it was not as ugly as the Jason comments
I suppose this is simply the way of the interweb, and it is why I make liberal use of the scroll wheel.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
6:35 pm
sorry for my absence, Just discovered Tulo is missing 2 months or so due to groin surgery, so had to go mke a trade request in my fantasy league.
Lost Beachy AND Tulo today……………ARGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Brava
June 20th, 2012
6:35 pm
Yeah, there were a lot of people ripping into Jason, too, nolie.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
6:36 pm
Yeah Biff got ripped up pretty bad last year, Heyward, too.
There are some honest to god haters on here in my opinion. Rip a guy to pieces no matter what. All the f’n time, over and over.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:36 pm
I enjoyed Safire’s NY Times Magazine column On Language
NickB
June 20th, 2012
6:36 pm
I must admit, the Frank Wren hate amuses me as it is misguided and seems to always omit the great trades he has made. Not to mention that the man has a limited budget to work with and can’t get blood from a stone.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:38 pm
I agree Bat, and those are the ones that really get on my nerves at times, make me grumpy…all their fault….
Brava
June 20th, 2012
6:39 pm
I like Wren. Don’t care for Fredi, though.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
6:39 pm
Not everybody that wrote about Biff was hating on him though. Some of it was push back against the idea that he would be a starter, or this years center fielder, or whatever.
Dr. John Zoydberg
June 20th, 2012
6:40 pm
Missed game at work. Happy to see Heyward tearing it up, and always good to take a series in NY.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
6:40 pm
i think Wren has earned a B+ during his tenure. Really, the only deal I didn’t like was signing Lowe, but at least he wasn’t signed ro 8 years $150 mill or any such nonsense. We could have ended up with Burnett *shudder*
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
6:42 pm
I read Buchanan’s columns off and on. I even agree with him on occasion. Okay, rare occasion.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
6:42 pm
Brava, you were about as negative as anyone regarding Jason last year. It was non-stop. And you wanted Constanza to play over him well beyond his ankle injury and how bad he was when he got back. Whatever the term hater means, you were as negative as anyone. I don’t mean you were some of these trolls who come on here screaming for Heyward’s head. You were specific, in your belief that Heyward sucked. Constanza is insignificant. He doesn’t deserve “hatred” because as a baseball player, he isn’t an important piece of this organization. Never was.
SMOLTZ 29
June 20th, 2012
6:44 pm
TJS SURGERY- Moylan, Hudson, Medlen,Vizcaino, and Beachy. Red flags abound!
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:45 pm
not much for any political talk, but I love language
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
6:46 pm
OK Brava, and not talking about you, but IMO it was not as ugly as the Jason comments, and they have lasted for over a year.
Totally agree. Not even close. Heyward has taken heat for so long, I can’t even remember.
Everyone gets it on this blog. Who doesn’t? Maybe Brandon Beachy. Honestly, that guy may be the only one who hasn’t gotten heat here – and that’s because through 41 career starts – he;s been pretty amazing.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:46 pm
you pay any attention to the fact that it is happening all around baseball the last few years, S29??
NickB
June 20th, 2012
6:47 pm
TJ surgery in all of baseball in the past few years:
Josh Johnson
AJ Burnett
Strasberg
Dempster
Hudson
Liriano
Beachy
Dotel
Soria
Billy Wagner
Kerry Wood
These surgeries occur, not because the Braves medical staff sucks, but because pitchers throw too hard when they are kids
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:47 pm
Simmons, Efrim. but give it time and a slump….
NickB
June 20th, 2012
6:48 pm
and I just picked out the BIG names for that list
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
6:48 pm
Oh, and Shaun ripping on Martin Prado was pretty bad, too.
Yep, just crazy. I mean hell both those guys were hurt last year, though a lot of people would not give any credence to the idea Heyward was.
Not Shaun though. No stats for that. Heyward falling off the face of the earth was entirely reasonable for a 21 year old player that was being compared to Micky Freakin’ Mantle the year before.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:48 pm
I think there are other reasons too NickB., but that is part of it
NickB
June 20th, 2012
6:50 pm
well, I think Shaun was wondering why the blog seemed to be ignoring prado’s rather lousy season, yet was all over Heyward’s case, when Heyward was the young player and Prado the veteran…
i thought it was a reasonable position.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
6:51 pm
nolie
well yeah, but i didn’t wanna write a dissertation on why I think TJ’s are up, (IMO though, i think the presence of the surgery itself has lead to an increase, less fear of ending one’s career)
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:52 pm
because Prado was a proven favorite such as always get more benefit of the doubt than an unproven youngster, just human nature. both were hurt, neither should have received the anger that they did
VaBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
6:52 pm
Heyward is definitely going in the right direction.
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
6:55 pm
postgame QUOTAGE
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/06/20/braves-quotes-after-wednesdays-win-vs-yankees/
NickB
June 20th, 2012
6:55 pm
I really feel that by age 24 Heyward will be a perennial MVP favorite, garnering 8+ WAR a year
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:56 pm
personally I think the change in mechanics and approach is the biggest difference. for one thing that caused the rise of inverted w and extreme scapula loading both of which correlate strongly with TJ S
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:56 pm
personally I think the change in mechanics and approach is the biggest difference. for one thing that caused the rise of inverted w and extreme scapula loading both of which correlate strongly with TJ S
Brava
June 20th, 2012
6:56 pm
Efrim, you are full of it. All I ever wanted was for Fredi to put the players on the field who were more likely to help us win. I stated that over and over. Heyward was horrible whether you want to admit that or not. And of course, you can’t resist the opportunity to take a couple more shots at Constanza. True to form.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
6:56 pm
NickB — that’s where you and I agree 110%.
You know who I compare him to. And he’s not even close to prime yet. But I say 25.
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
6:57 pm
Freeman and Prado have largely avoided the blog scourge, Efrim, even though Freeman has stink out loud so far this season.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:57 pm
you tell ‘em , wanna repeat that again?
CB
June 20th, 2012
6:58 pm
You guys do know you are supposed to be happy after a great win? Nitpickers
nolie
June 20th, 2012
6:59 pm
there are a few dedicated Prado haters, most of which dates back to the Prado/Johnson war. still a breakout at times. last season ater the infection brought out some of it
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:00 pm
Happy? we hate happy here….
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
7:00 pm
Reasonable minds can disagree, Brava, but outside of three weeks, Costanza was far worse that Heyward (my opinion).
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:00 pm
there is no crying/fainting/happy in baseball
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:01 pm
and mine too Stein
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
7:01 pm
i thought it was a reasonable position.
Nope. People had high expectations for Heyward last year. Higher than for Prado. They expected more than less than average. Prado had an injury that could be documented, Jason’s could not be.
People still gave Prado grief, just not as much.
Shaun may be right about some of his stuff, but
neverrarely reasonable.CB
June 20th, 2012
7:03 pm
nolie,did you keep up with ‘The Killing”? Great finish.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
7:04 pm
I’ll be much happier when this team can play steadier baseball — 11-13 out of 20, for example. Much better for the clubhouse, the front office, the fans.
The Colorado deal from a few years ago may not be seen again for a century.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
7:06 pm
You know who I compare him to. And he’s not even close to prime yet. But I say 25.
Ah, just in time to be a free agent.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
7:07 pm
Heyward was a 21 year old kid, injury or not he was bound to strugge,
just because YOU put unreasonable expectations on him, doesn’t mean he deserved to be trashed
brian
June 20th, 2012
7:09 pm
Huge win for the Braves – take a road series against the hottest team in baseball – the Yankees no less, after struggling themselves is just huge
Heyward keeps improving and I am thrilled for the kid. I hope he keeps his hard work.
Let’s see – big road series win for the Braves + Heyward raking at the plate = quiet blog tonight???
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
7:09 pm
The Prado thing bothers me more now, as I had a staff infection in my leg this winter. They don’t heal overnight. In fact, it took almost eight weeks for me to be able to workout again, to say nothing of being 100%.
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
7:10 pm
*staph
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
7:11 pm
Bat — Funny. But that’s why they need to lock him up now.
Same with Freeman. Same with Prado. Same with Kimbrel. Future core.
Bourn is huge — but not with Boras. Can’t see it. Same with Hanson if he produces.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:12 pm
yep I have had a number of bad infections, they really take it out of you and the IV antibiotics that you get daily are really poisons, really bad for your entire body along with the infection.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
7:13 pm
I didn’t put unreasonable expectations on him, Nick. I’m just telling you people did.
Mine were he should have hit second or third to start the year last year. Then he got hurt and things changed.
Struggling is one thing. Getting completely away from what had made him the hitter he had been is another.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
7:13 pm
Staph killed Jack Snow. Transmitted from the Cleveland Browns locker room few years ago. Ex-WR for the Rams — J.T.’s dad. Serious stuff.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:14 pm
I don’t think he did that, he still walked a lot compared to the rest of his game. his mechanics went into disarray from the injuries more than anything else
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:15 pm
I must admit, the Frank Wren hate amuses me as it is misguided and seems to always omit the great trades he has made
I completely agree. I like Fredi, but I can understand why people are upset with him. And I think that given our attendance, we could do a lotworse than Liberty’s $90ish million, but I still understand why people would be unhappy with them.
But these people who are dead set on seeing Wren gone….I don’t get that. The man’s been a wizard with trades, and he’s kept a strong core of players while on a limited budget. And yet some people want to scapegoat him to the death.
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
7:15 pm
In that respect, Bat, Heyward still isn’t there. He isn’t walking (though he takes good ABs) nearly as much as he did two years ago.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
7:15 pm
Bat — When Gonzalez took over in Oct. 2010 he announced that Heyward would be dropped in the lineup — McLouth would be in the 2-hole. Foretelling of the lineup juggling to come. Heyward never had his role defined for the entire 2011 season.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:17 pm
hospitals and treatment rooms have become great distribution centers of infections. anybody who considers having non-lifesaving surgery should think twice B4 doing it
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
7:18 pm
Remember — Heyward is 22 in this THIRD full season of MLB….
Only a handful of players recently can say that — Griffey, ARod, Yount, Cedeno off the top of my head.
He’s in elite company already.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
7:18 pm
his mechanics went into disarray from the injuries more than anything else
Well yeah, I know he did get back to taking a lot of walks by the end of the season. What I meant was when he was guessing, cheating, whatever it was trying to hit.
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
7:21 pm
No doubt, A Bomb. He was out of this world in 2010 and very average last year. Ws on pace for a superstar year now.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:21 pm
that was because his mechanics were screwed up due to the injury.can be really tough to notice though it seems like it wouldn’t, and even tuffer to cure. the human reaction to stress is to return to the way one is comfortable with even if it is wrong.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
7:22 pm
In that respect, Bat, Heyward still isn’t there. He isn’t walking (though he takes good ABs) nearly as much as he did two years ago.
He was walking more earlier. He had a stretch with 10, or 11 walks in 10 games I think. I think scoots had it right the other day when he said Heyward wants to hit. The more he hits the more carefully he will be pitched and I would imagine he will take his walks.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
7:25 pm
that was because his mechanics were screwed up due to the injury.
Yeah, I guess what I was trying to say was, Heyward’s good eye at the plate was not doing him any good if he was swinging early to try and catch up. :shrug:
George
June 20th, 2012
7:25 pm
Excellent win, fun game to watch. YANKEE STADIUM on a warm day makes CIN ballpark seem huge. JASON will never be a high ave hitter, but if he continues to play like he has lately I would be more than happy with a .250 ave.
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
7:26 pm
I wish I knew enough about mechanics to see that stuff.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:27 pm
ok, I get it, I’m kinda dense tonight, sugar acting up last coupla days
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:27 pm
whoops, George….you forgot to mention FREDI
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
7:27 pm
I sure as hell hope so, Bat.
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:28 pm
I forgive you, nolie
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:29 pm
hard to notice just watching a game on tv George, need lots of video and some experience ideally.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:30 pm
thank you Jeffrey…..
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
7:31 pm
I think, for this year, Heyward should shoot for .275/.360/.475. If he does that and continues to provide elite defense, he will be just fine.
George
June 20th, 2012
7:32 pm
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:27 pm
whoops, George….you forgot to mention FREDI
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He had nothing to do with it, but now that you mention it he could have DHed CHIPPER, CHIPPER could have used a couple of long ones on this HR DAY.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:32 pm
I’m sure he is “shooting” for the best he can do
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:32 pm
I’m sure he is “shooting” for the best he can do
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:32 pm
I got your back
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:33 pm
ew, double post?? Now I don’t. How embarrassing
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:33 pm
why an I getting all these cab-like double posts lately? I’m really not THAT desperate to pad my stats
DS1
June 20th, 2012
7:33 pm
Nice win this afternoon! Hope this will calm the fears of some Braves fans that we can’t win the big game from time to time.
Nice to see some power coming out of the lineup too. Would be nice if we could take the weekend series from the Red Sox.
George
June 20th, 2012
7:34 pm
nolie I just ment how many HRs were hit today.
George Stein
June 20th, 2012
7:34 pm
Touché, nolie.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:34 pm
hit 5 or 6 homers every game and we have a shot at it DS1
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:36 pm
could become the most exciting Brave since a young Chipper
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:38 pm
Are other NL teams playing an AL team twice? I thought interleague in the past was just 1 series and then you’re done with that team (except when they had “natural rivalries”)
DS1
June 20th, 2012
7:38 pm
George
Jason is already at 262/340/480. I’d love to see him get those numbers up to 280/375/500 or so. (or higher?)
Actually, if we can stay healthy and keep from having multiple players from going into a funk at the same time, we’ll be OK.
But a Willingham or Headley would sure help a lot.
Best of luck BB on your upcoming TJ surgery. You’ll be missed.
cricket
June 20th, 2012
7:38 pm
ew, double post?? Now I don’t. How embarrassing
obviously Fredi’s fault
DS1
June 20th, 2012
7:39 pm
nolie
I’d settle for 3-4 dingers per game, personally………..
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:40 pm
obviously Fredi’s fault
I had a so-so afternoon date today. Also Fredi’s fault.
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
7:41 pm
It’s funny reading the Yankee fans comments after losing two in a row. Hey, their manager the dumbest person alive, too according to those fans. He can’t use a pen correctly and takes out starters either too soon of keeps them in too long.
And no, this doesn’t mean I’m suddenly a Fredi fan. I ain’t. But it just shows managers can’t please the fans on most nights.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:42 pm
not that its a guarantee or anything, but Delgado and Teheran seem to have “safer” deliveries…..
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:43 pm
Brian – I think you’re going to see comments like that regardles of the team. I think for years people have always vented (aka overreacted) to poor performance, but the internet has allowed people to be more vocal in these emotions.
NickB
June 20th, 2012
7:43 pm
see, it’s one thing for casual fans to get mad at the Mgr when they lose, but it’s something else entirely when even the hardcore stat geeks and Sabre junky’s think the Mgr is bad.
Fredi is epically bad, win or lose
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
7:43 pm
There should be another game on, now…
Day Games Before Off Days (DGBOD) are annoying…good thing we won!…
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:43 pm
as I have said many times, every team’s blog/board sounds exactly the same. It is not about the real talent, it is about the kinds of posters
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:43 pm
as I have said many times, every team’s blog/board sounds exactly the same. It is not about the real talent, it is about the kinds of posters
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:44 pm
CAB’ing it again
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:45 pm
I guess I am drinking doubles all night tonight….
keylargo
June 20th, 2012
7:45 pm
Lots of y’all will spend more money on supper but not eat as well as I just did.
Freshly baked Cuban bread and Black Beans with rice with onions. Fresh Corn I schucked an hour ago. Chilled Mangoes I cut up just before we sat down. The type of satisfaction that doesn’t require movement for a half hour.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:45 pm
I think I need a new mouse. too much scrollin’ has worn the poor thang out I guess….
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:46 pm
Lots of y’all will spend more money on supper but not eat as well as I just did.
I bought an almost expired sub from Kroger for $1.99
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
7:46 pm
Bat — Funny. But that’s why they need to lock him up now.
Same with Freeman. Same with Prado. Same with Kimbrel. Future core. _ The A Bomb
Can’t see it with Kimbrel, not yet. The others? How is that going to go down?
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:46 pm
awful lotta carbs thar KL
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:46 pm
Actually bought 2…1 for dinner, 1 for lunch at work tomorrow
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
7:47 pm
nolie, yeah you can say that again and I have also said the same that all teams sites have idiots roaming. Very tough crowds.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:48 pm
Kroger is still in business????
DS1
June 20th, 2012
7:48 pm
$1.99 lunch and dinner! A man after my own heart!!
Frankie Wren
June 20th, 2012
7:49 pm
Announcers ever mention anything about the young girl hit by foul ball today?
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:49 pm
Kroger just opened this mega store a quarter mile from my house. I hope they’re still in business!
Venice Jim
June 20th, 2012
7:49 pm
Well I really had a ball last night
I held all the pretty boys tight
I was feelin’ single, postin’ double
Wound up in a whole lotta trouble
But today I’ll face the big fight
But I really had a ball last night
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
7:49 pm
Fredi sucks!
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:50 pm
carnies don’t get paid all that much IIRC
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:50 pm
$1.99 lunch and dinner! A man after my own heart!!
Did you miss my last post? $20 on an unfruitful date
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:51 pm
We don’t, but I’m doing summer carnival so I’ll get an extra $2000ish added to my annual salary. whooooo!
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:51 pm
didn’t have you pegged as an Emmylou fan VJ
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:52 pm
so up to 12thou now huh?
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:53 pm
Pretty much…..
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:54 pm
Factor in that I work 30 miles away frm where I live and I’m practically paying them to let me work
cricket
June 20th, 2012
7:54 pm
don’t blame internet. fact is there are millions of people more capable to handle MLB manager’s job than the current list of managers except Maddon (bow to the geniusest) and former manager Francona (red sox epic fail not his fault in the least!!)…
–sarcasm (for the benefit of “a fan”)
keylargo
June 20th, 2012
7:54 pm
We have a Winn Dixie still. It may be the original bankruptcy food, but they’re still open
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
7:54 pm
GAME STORY
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/06/20/braves-hit-five-hrs-two-by-j-hey-in-10-5-win-over-yankees/
DS1
June 20th, 2012
7:55 pm
jeffrey
I missed the “$20 date” post. Sorry.
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:56 pm
We have a Winn Dixie still. It may be the original bankruptcy food, but they’re still open
We used to have one of those. My stepbrother was a butcher there. But they went bankrupt and now it’s a mega church
cricket
June 20th, 2012
7:58 pm
personally i don’t like our carnival minders depending on 1.99$ expiring sandwiches
nolie
June 20th, 2012
7:58 pm
I like Winn Dixie. They have some pretty good pre-made salads at the Deli up here. a spinach antipasta and a chicken chipolte ,they have some pretty good meatball and spinach lasagne, Italian Seafood Salad, and they actually bake real turkey breasts if you like the real stuff instead of the pressed high sodium stuff
jeffrey d
June 20th, 2012
7:59 pm
Well I can afford more expensive sandwiches
cricket
June 20th, 2012
8:00 pm
who’s the new butcher?
ok, i am sorry already
nolie
June 20th, 2012
8:01 pm
if so go to Publix and have em make just what you want. I recommend the Italian sub with Kraft Greek Vinaigrette
cricket
June 20th, 2012
8:04 pm
why is it that american homes have most expensive, best equipped kitchens in the world but least amount of home cooking activity?
keylargo
June 20th, 2012
8:05 pm
Our Winn Dixie has a great Roast Pork Plate that I usually get plantains and Macaronni with. As close to BBQ Pork I can get down here. Plantains are really good but most people think they are fried banannas, Good, healthy food though.
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
8:07 pm
Stopped in Napa on the way back from ATL. Had local oysters and a nice glass of local white wine. It’s Italian tonight.
Watch it on those mangoes, key largo, too many may require movement.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
8:09 pm
Publix key lime pie. I bought a half of one three days ago. Its gone now.
cricket
June 20th, 2012
8:11 pm
When asked about Maddon’s contention that many pitchers have pine tar on their gloves, Johnson replied: “My only comment to them is just read the rule book.”
And then when asked what he thought of Maddon and his comments that the Nationals were “cowardly” and pulled “a chickens*** move” by calling the umpires’ attention to Peralta’s glove, Johnson told Mark Zuckerman of CSNWashington.com: “I don’t know him that well, but I thought he was a weird wuss anyways.”
Venice Jim
June 20th, 2012
8:12 pm
Elite Hotel is a fine album – and not just because of the cover picture…
NickB
June 20th, 2012
8:13 pm
@ woody woodward
lol, “if at first you don’t succeed. eat fruit!!”
keylargo
June 20th, 2012
8:13 pm
Woody – Every now and then I’ll get a big quantity of Mangoes, skin them and cut out the core. I then freeze them and they are wonderful to make a smoothy after a workout in the morning. I just put about 50/50% ice cubes and mangos and they are fantastic to cool down and quinch thirst.
Venice Jim
June 20th, 2012
8:14 pm
I am eating a salad from Bristol Farms (a somewhat higher end grocery store out this way), which was originally lunch and is now a snack as I await the final student of the day…
richbrave
June 20th, 2012
8:14 pm
DOWN ON THE FARM
GWINNETT
G-Men down 3-0 early to INDIANAPOLIS
MISSISSIPPI
Scheduled day-off
LYNCHBURG
Scheduled day-off
ROME
Scheduled day-off
DANVILLE D-BRAVES down early to the ELIZABETHTON club 2-0
GSL-ORLANDO
G-BRAVES best PHILLIES 9-6
DSL
Scheduled day-off
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
8:14 pm
Publix key lime pie. I bought a half of one three days ago. Its gone now.
Wow, 3 days? Took too long… In my family (and BMac’s) house, it’s gone within 24 hours!
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
8:14 pm
Re: Agnew and nattering nabobs. 1968 Humphrey Campaign commercial that targets Agnew as nixon’s running mate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=910ZG2qI3z0&sns=em
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
8:17 pm
Sounds good key. Mango season in Hawaii is really something. Different varieties, everybody with their favorite. Same in your neighborhood?
keylargo
June 20th, 2012
8:22 pm
No Woody, most of them come from Homestead. They feed half of America with food they grow up there. They come into season twice a year.
cricket
June 20th, 2012
8:26 pm
best testing mangoes – RATNAGIRI HAPUS (Alphonso)
unfortunately, imported from India, they cost about $5 / mango if one is able to buy at all
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
8:28 pm
A Bomb,
And barring injury, death, etc, Brice Harper will be 21 in his third season, I believe.
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
8:29 pm
Wow. Lots for a mango, cricket. I’ll keep an eye out though. Thanks!
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
8:30 pm
WW,
One of my all-time favorites was the daisy ad (the original one)
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
8:33 pm
A good one, usnavy. From 1964. It ran but once (which was enough.)
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
8:34 pm
yeah, when I say it’s one of my fav’s, it’s not necessarily that I liked it. They tried to revive it in the 2000 campaign (Bush), but the ad was ultimately disapproved.
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
8:36 pm
http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/commercials/1964/peace-little-girl-daisy#3983
Johnson’s VoiceOver is really something on the end of it. Btw, if you like political biography, Robert Caro’s latest volume on LBJ is a spellbinder.
cricket
June 20th, 2012
8:39 pm
show this news item to bullies in school to stop bullying –
MADISON, S.D. (AP) — From the moment 73-year-old Carl Ericsson rang his old high school classmate’s doorbell in January, verified the man’s identity and then shot him dead, the question had been what prompted him to confront a man he hadn’t even spoken to in years.
The startling answer, a prosecutor said Friday, was a 1950s locker room humiliation that festered in Ericsson’s mind for a half-century.
“He said that a jockstrap was put on his head,” Kenneth Meyer said. “It’s the only thing he’s ever mentioned in talking to law enforcement.”
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
8:41 pm
I started playing it on U-TUbe, and my daughter, naturally curious, came over to see what I was watching.
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
8:42 pm
Dang, cricket. One more thing for the secret service to worry about with Romney, that ol’ practical joker.
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
8:42 pm
Never was really into LBJ….did visit Johnson City, TX about 17 years ago. My wife’s a texan, so I’m sure she’s much more knowledgable about LBJ than I.
Coach Joe
June 20th, 2012
8:43 pm
My 15 year old son just had his second kidney transplant her in new orleans,la. and got a staff infection in his central IV…. so i hear you Nolie.
tv story on my son at WWL.TV.COM.
Listen to alot of radio games at the hospital the past two weeks. AT BAT 12 is the app on my android phone. $12.00 for every game every day.every team.. life saver in the hospital…nice to listen to back to back defeats of the might Yankees. son home now… doing good.
Go Braves.. will be in Atlanta for Peachtree Road race and Cubs games. Can’t wait.. Need a break.
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
8:45 pm
I don’t think I can watch a series in Fenway, that ballpark is a joke. I keep watching the Marlins/Red Sox score and it is like 2 runs every inning….
Venice Jim
June 20th, 2012
8:45 pm
Big Papi with a grand slam against the Marlins. Hopefully the Red Sox are getting the scoring out of their system…
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
8:46 pm
Coach Joe….
My prayers for your son. Lived in NOLA in the early ’90s. There for the May 8th flood in ‘95.
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
8:46 pm
“we must either love each other or die.” LBJ
Don’t know if a pol could phrase it like that today, usnavy.
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
8:46 pm
I don’t think I can watch a series in Fenway, that ballpark is a joke. I keep watching the Marlins/Red Sox score and it is like 2 runs every inning….
With JJ pitching, the Red Sox will get 4 every inning….
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
8:48 pm
I LOVE JURRJENS, but he could pitch an outstanding game and still give up 8 in that park. Gosh. Ortiz Grand Slam went like 290ft. I’m hoping we can score some runs and he can deal a great game anyways.
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
8:50 pm
What did you think of the way Oliver Stone tarnished LBJ’s image in “JFK?”
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
8:55 pm
The Fenway series looks much different today than it did yesterday. It will be very interesting. Didn’t think the drama of jj’s start could be heightened much beyond the curiosity surrounding his professional future, but if we get on a roll, Fridays game might be something to see. A week ago I thought a start at Fenway would be a somewhat cruel way to decide his fate, but now….
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
8:58 pm
He’s a conspiracy nut, usnavy. Caro addresses all that stuff in his book. LBJ had lots of warts, but caro writes that there is nothing to the claim that he was involved in the assassination. Thats a great part of the book, btw. One of the best narratives of that horrible event.
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
8:59 pm
May have to pick that one up. I’m a Gen-Xer, so I wasn’t even thought of when all that stuff happened.
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
9:02 pm
It’s An eye opener, even for someone like me who’s in his fifties. It was a very ugly time, which people forget given todays poisonous atmosphere.
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
9:08 pm
My first memory of campaign ads as they were run was the ‘84 election (I was 11)
nolie
June 20th, 2012
9:15 pm
My prayers for your son too, Coach Joe.
Trey
June 20th, 2012
9:18 pm
Glad to get home and see that the Braves won.
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
9:20 pm
It was great, Trey….Bravos hit more home runs today than they have in the last, what, 10 games or so.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
9:21 pm
Publix Key Lime won the 2011 National Pie contest I think Bat. Great stuff, and for a desert it doesn’t throw my sugar as high as a kite like most do
Trey
June 20th, 2012
9:22 pm
That’s what I love to see and hear, especially against the Bronx Bombers.
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
9:24 pm
I do believe this constitutes a winning streak
nolie
June 20th, 2012
9:25 pm
another example of what some on here will never learn…you never know in baseball. no matter how one sided it looks either against your team or for it, the underdog always has a chance
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
9:25 pm
So let me get this straight….Braves lay goose eggs all weekend against Baltimore…
Braves go to New York and win 2 of 3.
Orioles go to New York and haven’t scored in 3 games….
NY METS 4 BALTIMORE 0 TOP 8
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
9:26 pm
nolie,
When my stepdad was still alive, he was a diabetic, and my Mom would always go out and make him a sugar-free blueberry cheesecake. It was delicious. But then the company that made the mix got rid of their sugar-free mixes. We were so ticked.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
9:26 pm
JINX! 2-run homer for Betemit.
NY METS 4 BALTIMORE 2 TOP 8
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
9:30 pm
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
9:25 pm
So let me get this straight….Braves lay goose eggs all weekend against Baltimore…
Braves go to New York and win 2 of 3.
Orioles go to New York and haven’t scored in 3 games….
NY METS 4 BALTIMORE 0 TOP 8
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
That’s baseball, totally unpredictable from series to series.
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
9:31 pm
“Big Poppy” on a tear for Sox…….HRs…..green wall…..short porch in Rt………Boston has injury bug too and Fenway is always friendly to right handed bats…..Uggly coming out party in this series–I predict 3 bops for Uggs in this upcoming series.
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
9:32 pm
Tell you what — watching the Marlins play it’s clear Guillen doesn’t have that locker room. Horrible.
Trey
June 20th, 2012
9:32 pm
nolie, that is true, but against the Bombers it just seems a little bit more special.
Trey
June 20th, 2012
9:34 pm
“Tell you what — watching the Marlins play it’s clear Guillen doesn’t have that locker room. Horrible.”
Yeah, I’m not surprised. It can’t be too fun playing under a tyrant. The players must be feeling miserable.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
9:35 pm
oh yeah Trey, it was GREAT!!
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
9:36 pm
Sort of like the 2012 Mets, of whom almost nobody expected to compete. Unpredictable.
Bobby H
June 20th, 2012
9:38 pm
I do believe this constitutes a winning streak
— Coach
“All right you guys let’s listen up. We won a game yesterday. If we win one today, that’s two in a row. We win one tomorrow, that’s called a winning streak. It has happened before.” — Manager Lou Brown
One more, Coach
CaptMudd
June 20th, 2012
9:41 pm
Ike Davis, Wright….Lucas Duda and the knuckleball pitcher….Mets do have a cast of competitive Muts.
Trey
June 20th, 2012
9:41 pm
I could go through the comments, but I figure I would rather ask, so how were the whiners today?
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
9:43 pm
Yep, those Fish have underperformed while the Mets have overachieved.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
9:43 pm
son home now… doing good. _ Coach Joe
Whew, man. I’m glad to hear he’s home and doing well. My best wishes for you all.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
9:44 pm
Camptown Ladies sing this song Duda Duda
Camptown racetrack 5 miles long, all the Duda day
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
9:44 pm
Braves’ Beachy to have elbow surgery; team could look to make trade
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/06/20/braves-beachy-to-have-season-ending-elbow-surgery/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog
nolie
June 20th, 2012
9:45 pm
Fish are a pretty young team too, and like the Braves inconsistent . I wouldn’t really classify either as underperforming, just young
Bobby H
June 20th, 2012
9:49 pm
Camptown Ladies sing this song Duda Duda
Camptown racetrack 5 miles long, all the Duda da — nolie
OR…
Zippity Duda, Zippity aye,
My oh my what a wonderful day
Plenty of sunshine coming my way,
Zippity Duda, Zippity aye.
Woody Woodward
June 20th, 2012
9:49 pm
Not surprised on Beachy. Rarely have I heard an athlete so downcast as Beachy was in the interview following the game. Man, was he bummed.
Kat
June 20th, 2012
9:52 pm
Doofus(Goober and Gomer’s Smart Brother) @ 4:02 pm……
They started filing out in the 8th. Its tough living in NY and being at Yankee Stadium rooting for the away team. Had water thrown at me in the first inning… very nice fans (sarcasm).. but what they didn’t know is it actually felt good since it was sweltering hot. Out of all the sporting events (college basketball and football and Braves baseball) that I go travel to as the away team that was the first time something was thrown. There’s always heckling but usually not something physical.. even if it was just water. Anyway, left with the win so that was great. Had a great time at today’s game.
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
9:53 pm
Check out the size of the rat I saw in the NYC subway last night. It was nearly the size of a possum.
http://yfrog.com/kehmgpvj
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
9:56 pm
Publix Key Lime won the 2011 National Pie contest I think Bat. Great stuff, _ nolie
Yeah you had mentioned it a few weeks ago and I had been wanting some ever since. The other day was the first time they had any half ones out and I wouldn’t buy a whole one because, well damn, I’d eat it all in a couple of days.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
9:56 pm
That was BEN, David
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
9:58 pm
Trade for another starting pitcher?
We have Hudson, Hanson, Minor, Delgado, Jurrjens, Teheran and Medlen. So although one more arm would be nice, Frank Wren had better thoroughly evaluate for jumping the gun. He’s already made too many mistakes this year.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
9:58 pm
Hi all! Sorry I was so freakishly annoying this morning. Not sure what got into me…
Anyway, hope it doesn’t happen again.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
9:59 pm
They started filing out in the 8th. Its tough living in NY and being at Yankee Stadium rooting for the away team. Had water thrown at me in the first inning _ Kat
Holy Cow! What in the hell is wrong with people. It’s a freakin’ game.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
9:59 pm
us old f@rts repeat ourselves a lot buddy,
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
10:01 pm
Good stuff with the quotes and game story, David.
Thanks
Looks like you should carry a sidearm into the subway.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
10:01 pm
noles, does Beachy accrue service time on the DL? I thought he did. Just thinking about Medlen…
So, as of right now we have him through 2016….?
Kat
June 20th, 2012
10:02 pm
Anyone have a clue who is pitching for Gwinnett this weekend while they are in Syracuse NY?
I’m going to the Saturday game for sure but if Teheran was pitching Fri or Sun I was going to try to make a second 4hr round trip drive back out there.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
10:03 pm
noles, does Beachy accrue service time on the DL? I thought he did. Just thinking about Medlen…
So, as of right now we have him through 2016….?….
Bobby H
June 20th, 2012
10:04 pm
DOB
I believe that might be a Gambian pouched rat.
Kat
June 20th, 2012
10:05 pm
Bat Masterson @9:59 pm
They started filing out in the 8th. Its tough living in NY and being at Yankee Stadium rooting for the away team. Had water thrown at me in the first inning _ Kat
Holy Cow! What in the hell is wrong with people. It’s a freakin’ game.
————————-
It was right after Freeman’s home run in the first. Nothing more than clapping for the home run (not even standing up).. and they threw water at a few of the braves fans in the front of the section including me. Classy.
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
10:06 pm
McFann, annoying?
Never!
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
10:06 pm
us old f@rts repeat ourselves a lot buddy
nolie _
Not what I meant if that was for me. What I meant was I had forgotten how good they are and was reminded when you mentioned them. Glad you did, should have bought a whole one and I might have had a slice for tonight.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:07 pm
Efrim, I believe he does accrue service time while hurt, just like if he pitched. I disagree with that, but they did not consult me
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
10:07 pm
NY METS 4 BALTIMORE 3 FINAL
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:08 pm
I mean I had forgotten that I mentioned them once b4 tonight
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
10:08 pm
So FW might be looking for pitching, but as we’re constructed right now, we can’t afford to trade the players that other teams want. Delgado is on our roster, he ain’t going anywhere. Neither is Minor. Teheran is upcoming, and Medlen is too valuable to be traded (imo). What, are we gonna get Garza with Spruill, Graham, and Cunningham? I doubt it.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:09 pm
Damn Orioles….
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
10:10 pm
Efrim, I believe he does accrue service time while hurt, just like if he pitched. I disagree with that, but they did not consult me
I disagree too. But I guess since he still gets paid, it has to count???
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:10 pm
Minor might go if someone is all that interested, I think some of the bloom is off that rose
Hmmmm
June 20th, 2012
10:13 pm
and here I was reading a few days ago that NY had nice fans (from either this blog or another Braves MB I forget which), pfft, I knew that was a lie. Them, Boston, and Philly fans are probably on par
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
10:13 pm
Ah, I see……. Nothing wrong with that. Get the word out
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
10:13 pm
Yeah, it sucks. At least we got him for another 3.5 years – hopefully healthy.
Trey
June 20th, 2012
10:14 pm
What’d you do McFann?
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
10:15 pm
TOBF—
I know—hard to imagine, isn’t it?…
Ah, yes, stupid, idiotic-excuse-for-a-browser won’t let me view DOB’s rat photo. Also pulled the “you cann listen to the video, but I’m not letting you see the picture!” nonsense earlier today…
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:16 pm
yeah thru 2016 I think
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
10:16 pm
Classy.Efrim
June 20th, 2012
10:16 pm
Giancarlo Stanton down to .269/.344/.514. He’s had a horrible June. Had an out of this world May. Awful April. Weird.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
10:17 pm
Trey—
I went on a rampage about Fredi’s saying that Chipper was gonna DH today and then giving him “an extra day of rest”, no big deal!…
Don’t make me awaken the dead beast!…
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:17 pm
I have less trouble with CHROME than with any, and I’ve used them all
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
10:17 pm
Bat M.—
To whom might that refer…?
Bobby H
June 20th, 2012
10:18 pm
McFann
Why don’t you download another browser to use, also? The downloads are free. I have 3 different ones on my laptop.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:19 pm
858 to Jasons 820? getting closer
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
10:19 pm
nolie—
That’s weird. I don’t know WHAT’S wrong with this thing…maybe I should take it to The Apple Store…
I got a message the other day that I needed to update my SilverLight. So I go to do that, and apparently it’s not compatible with my version of Chronium…AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!…
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
10:20 pm
luv me some chrome, but FireFox is pretty good as well. Very few problems with it,,,
Kat
June 20th, 2012
10:20 pm
Hmmm @ 10:13..
I’ve gone to see the Braves as an ‘away fan’ at Fenway, Citi Field, PNC Park, Wrigley, Citizen Bank Park, Nationals Stadium and now Yankee Stadium. Philly was rough and the fans heckled a ton.. and even got harassed by the Phanatic but that was it. I’ve never had anything thrown at me until today.. and the thing is they knew I was from NYS as I took a bus down with them, I was just clapping for the other team. However my “Braves Nation” shirt may have offended a few… haha.. I could care less though.
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
10:21 pm
McFann: Is your Mac fat??? hehehe
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
10:22 pm
Bobby H—
Well, I started with Safari. It pooped out after a year or so, so I switched to Firefox, and it pooped out, so now I’m using Chronium, and it has mega issues with certain media (but it’s temperamental—some days it does let me watch videos, look at certain photos, and watch Gameday; some days, it doesn’t…)
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
10:22 pm
To whom might that refer…?
McFann _
See Kat’s comment @ 10:05 pm
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
June 20th, 2012
10:22 pm
Big cities tend to bring out the worst in some people. Hell, Minneapolis is even tough to visit.
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
10:23 pm
I got a message the other day that I needed to update my SilverLight. So I go to do that, and apparently it’s not compatible with my version of Chronium…AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!…
Which is part of the reason why I am not entirely enamored with Chrome. Almost every time I update Chrome or an add-on that “works” with Chrome, it’s incompatible (for a few days at least)
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
10:23 pm
<strong.TOBF—
NO! It’s beautiful, white plastic—from 2010. But I guess by “today’s” standards, it is fat—not being an “Air” and all…
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
10:23 pm
Minor might go if someone is all that interested, I think some of the bloom is off that rose
Agreed.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:24 pm
well the biggest problem is that you are using Apple crapple
Trey
June 20th, 2012
10:24 pm
McFann, that is funny.
DS1
June 20th, 2012
10:25 pm
Sounds like Giancarlo and Heyward have a lot in common………….
Kat
June 20th, 2012
10:25 pm
Coach… I dunno I don’t think “big city” comment is accurate, just my opinion. There’s Yankee fans who live in small towns that are umm well ‘not nice people’ (I’ll be PG) even when they’re not in NYC for games.
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
10:25 pm
Well, I started with Safari. It pooped out after a year or so, so I switched to Firefox, and it pooped out, so now I’m using Chronium, and it has mega issues with certain media
Re-update Safari and Firefox…. it’s got to work. Working for me. But then, so is my Chrome. Best advice, buy the new MacBook Pro, they aren’t fat, so they’ll work/run properly now….
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
10:25 pm
Bat M—
Oh brother…Yeah, class with a capital A…
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
10:26 pm
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
10:26 pm
Although I’d rather deal Gilmartin. Minor has more velocity….even if he can’t control it.
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
10:26 pm
But I guess by “today’s” standards, it is fat
Aha! This is why BMac is “fat” and the subject of all those fat jokes.
Bobby H
June 20th, 2012
10:27 pm
McFann
(BTW, it’s Chromium, maybe it doesn’t like you misspelling it
)
You can always download the others, Safari, IE9 or whatever, again & again. Also, you can try Chrome, instead of Chromium. I’ve read on forums where some people find that Chrome works better than Chromium for them.
I don’t think there’s much of a difference between the two, and I use Chrome the most. So I wouldn’t know what problems some people experience between the two – but it wouldn’t hurt to try. Again, they’re free.
Kat
June 20th, 2012
10:27 pm
I second nolie’s 10:24 comment
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:27 pm
not a big city fan either though I have lived in a bunch of them. Those three NE venues are all tough unless you’re a star
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
10:28 pm
Trey—
If you say so…
TOBF—
I can’t buy a new laptop—1), they’re too expensive, and B), they don’t make the white plastic ones any more—they only come in that titanium stuff…I get the willies just thinking about it!…
Re-update Safari and Firefox…. it’s got to work.
The last Firefox update is what killed it—but I’ll try the Safari update tomorrow…gettin’ ready to shut down now…
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
10:28 pm
I’d rather deal Minor… as a 1/2 UGA fan, get rid of that SEC rival… as a ‘Noles fan, I really want to see Gilmartin pitching up here soon…
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
10:29 pm
I use Chrome with my Apple/Crapple and Safari, just depends.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:30 pm
as a Noles fan I hate to say it, but I’ll be surprised if Gilmartin amounts to much
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
10:30 pm
Bobby H—
Wait…there IS something called “Chromium”? I call Chrome “Chronium” because of a line of Opie’s on an Andy Griffith!…
Yeah, I’ll look into those downloads tomorrow—thanks!…
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
10:31 pm
If you’re Theo, Garza and Dempster are it. Those are your two trade pieces. I suppose Starlin Castro, but that would most likely be this offseason – if at all. He’s gotta get at least one, impact prospect for Matt Garza.
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
10:32 pm
well the biggest problem is that you are using Apple crapple
MicroSOFT computers are well, SOFT! They can’t handle the pressure. (even though I am using one right now, it’s not better than my Mac)
You can always download the others,….., IE9
YUCK!!!! Any IE browser is crap. Don’t even use it. It’s not even a decent browser…
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:32 pm
yeah I agree Ef, ain’t giving Garza away cheap
looks like we MIGHT not need Castro anymore though
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:33 pm
IE is still holey, easiest to catch a virus from
Trey
June 20th, 2012
10:33 pm
Kat, you should consider relocating from yankeeville. Move on down south! You will be treated with more respect!
Bobby H
June 20th, 2012
10:34 pm
McFann
Google’s Chrome is derived (I guess) from Google Chromium. Almost identical.
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
10:35 pm
He’s gotta get at least one, impact prospect for Matt Garza.
And if the Braves trade for him, it’d be Delgado or Teheran. Don’t see FW doing a trade that includes one of those 2.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
10:35 pm
Ah well, bed time for MacB (my computer)…gosh, was on this baby too much today—back/neck. Is. Killing me!…
Out. Night, all!
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:36 pm
Southerners will be politer, but don’t get one really mad at you.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
10:36 pm
Bobby H—
Gotcha! Ha, that’s funny, though…I had no idea…
Danga
June 20th, 2012
10:36 pm
as a 1/2 UGA fan
wtf…How can you be a half fan of anything? Either you root for the guys or you don’t. AND since when is Vandy considered a rival?
Trey
June 20th, 2012
10:36 pm
Damn Phillies had to win.
Danga
June 20th, 2012
10:37 pm
Don’t see FW doing a trade that includes one of those 2.
Nor should he.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:37 pm
I would not trade Delgado even up for Garza right now, might trade Teheran but prolly not. Minor in a NY minute
Trey
June 20th, 2012
10:37 pm
I wouldn’t dare get one mad.
Bobby H
June 20th, 2012
10:37 pm
YUCK!!!! Any IE browser is crap. Don’t even use it. It’s not even a decent browser… — TOBF
It’s still the most popular browser. I use it secondly to Chrome. I don’t know what problems you have with it, but I haven’t had any… ever!
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
10:39 pm
as a 1/2 UGA fan
wtf…How can you be a half fan of anything? Either you root for the guys or you don’t. AND since when is Vandy considered a rival?
Only a half fan cuz my mom went there. Their football isn’t too shabby either. Rival because they’re an SEC school…
Don’t see FW doing a trade that includes one of those 2.
Nor should he.
Agree
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:39 pm
its the most popular but ‘why its the one that the most mal-ware is written for. I do not trust any version of it much
TheOnlyBravesFan
June 20th, 2012
10:40 pm
Good night all! Cya in the morning guys.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:40 pm
we see more infections on IE ‘puters than on any others
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:41 pm
nite TOBF
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
10:41 pm
I would not trade Delgado even up for Garza right now, might trade Teheran but prolly not.
Wow. That’s suprising to hear that. I still like Teheran’s potential more than Randall. I have been really impressed with Delgado’s fastball. I wouldn’t trade either for Garza, though.
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
10:41 pm
Vandy sucks….just sayin’
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:42 pm
getting a tad impatient with Teheran, but like I said most likely not. guy really really needs another pitch
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:42 pm
we drafted the wrong Vandy lefty anyway
Kat
June 20th, 2012
10:43 pm
Trey @10:33 pm
Kat, you should consider relocating from yankeeville. Move on down south! You will be treated with more respect!
————————————–
Living in the south or near Atlanta would have multiple perks….
However I have a great job here in NY. I love traveling so I always tell myself I may not stay in NY since there’s so many other places with better weather I could live or retire eventually.. retirement is 25+yrs away though..
usnavyvolfaninva
June 20th, 2012
10:44 pm
Kat,
Yes, Atlanta has the best morning commute ever!
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
10:46 pm
nolie, I didn’t watch the Toronto start – but everyone said the curveball was much better. Tough to remember how young he is. Full year younger than Delgado. But I do agree, we need to see some results at the major league level. If he’s still with the organization in April of 2013 and healthy, Wren has to give him an extended look. Heck, may need to do that now.
2K91
June 20th, 2012
10:46 pm
I’m was glad to see Fredi take the wraps off of Francisco and let him steal a big base in the ninth.
If Fredi gives him the green light there is no telling what he could do.
Speed never slumps!!!
Bobby H
June 20th, 2012
10:48 pm
its the most popular but ‘why its the one that the most mal-ware is written for. — nolie
So when Chrome becomes more popular, the cyber-terrorists will focus more on that. It’s of utmost importance to have top security working for you.
Trey
June 20th, 2012
10:48 pm
Pretty cool that the Braves and Yankees set a record for 9 home runs in a game.
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/atlanta-braves-beat-new-york-yankees-combine-for-record-nine-home-runs-062012
cowdogit
June 20th, 2012
10:50 pm
You have to give McDowell credit , He’ been impersonating a pitching coach for seven years and the braves fans are no wiser .
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
10:52 pm
And I do hope that Teheran is with us. Waited so friggin long for this kid to get here.
Magical year of 2007 – signed Teheran, drafted Heyward and Freeman…..
Been downhill since on the draft and international signing side since.
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:52 pm
its tough trying to break all these young guys in at about the same time, they are all gonna have troubles with pitch counts , damage controll etc. good for the future if they get er done, but frustrating in the present. just kinda down about losing BB, he has been much better than I thought he would be. at least Randy and Julio have somewhat better mechanics though Randall is a bit more violent than I like to see
Bobby H
June 20th, 2012
10:55 pm
we see more infections on IE ‘puters than on any others — nolie
Who’s we, nolie. Do you work for some type of computer repair co. or something?
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:55 pm
younguns all over the place, pitching and hitting. no wonder we are so streaky
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:56 pm
My best friend and I work or computers, PCs mostly. He is the more knowledgeable half of the equation
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
10:57 pm
Braves have pitching prospects to deal – Gilmartin, Spruill, Graham – just don’t have the position prospects, imo. Unless teams are big on Bethancourt and Lipka’s potential. And I’m not sure how much the aforementioned are getting ya.
Bobby H
June 20th, 2012
10:57 pm
And I do hope that Teheran is with us. — Efrim
Teheran left his last start with a stiff back. Has anyone received an update?
nolie
June 20th, 2012
10:58 pm
I programmed a 1401 in the mid-60s and stayed at a Holiday Inn Express just the other week though….
nolie
June 20th, 2012
11:01 pm
wouldn’t call any of those guys impact prospects though, in fact we are gonna sink pretty low on the next system ranking totem pole I betcha
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
11:01 pm
Pretty cool that the Bra