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Ease
July 3rd, 2012
8:54 am
THEN, we need Chipper to retire to free up his money,
Must of not gotten the memo. Just Plain Stupid.
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
8:54 am
Volstad tonight for the Cubs. I wonder how Fish Bisch will butcher that name. Been a little edgy lately.
Not complaining, just observing.
Jeff R
July 3rd, 2012
8:58 am
Chipper, he ain’t gonna retire, not with millions on the line. Besides, when Chipper plays, he contributes
Bat Masterson
July 3rd, 2012
8:58 am
Thanks, Jimmy. Feelings mutual………….
tiger297
July 3rd, 2012
8:59 am
Is there a definition somewhere that says all star is person with best stats at a position in a given year? Personally I consider an all-star the person who most embodies the game.
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
9:00 am
ncbravesfan – Bat didn’t really vote that many times for Chipper. He was messing with me because of my well thought out, and accurate position on Chipper.
He then threw in the “extendheapforjimmyssake” to take a jab about that well thought out and accurate position.
Bat also knew that I didn’t vote for Bryce Harper 50 times. He is sitting back, drinking coffee and listening to the waves crash on the rocks. He really is an a-hole in that regard.
Bat Masterson
July 3rd, 2012
9:06 am
My next patch of Chipper votes will be done using helpmebuyncbravesfanasenseofhumor@gmail.com
should be worth 200 votes
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
9:07 am
tiger297 – With the current set up, an All-Star (atleast the starting 16) are the most popular players in MLB. Actually, that should be the “most voted for” players. There are several starters that aren’t popular across the MLB fanbase.
Ease
July 3rd, 2012
9:07 am
He really is an a-hole in that regard.
OUCH!
Co-Sign!
tiger297
July 3rd, 2012
9:09 am
I’m betting bat didn’t fight destin traffic to go to the jetties (about only place near with rocks I think)
tiger297
July 3rd, 2012
9:10 am
But he may well be an whole…he’s avoided me on 2 Destin trips in 2 years
Bat Masterson
July 3rd, 2012
9:11 am
Jimmy_
The surf is quiet this morning, the rocks are a long way from me, over at the Destin Pass. Sugar white sands here. Other than that spot on.
Though now I have to listen to the CNBC crew ………….. irritating bunch
tiger297
July 3rd, 2012
9:11 am
Or maybe thats a reflection of how big an ahole I am?
Ease
July 3rd, 2012
9:15 am
Lil’ tiger is not an ahole…just a disillusioned dawg fan.
tiger297
July 3rd, 2012
9:15 am
Jimmy-and I think I’m ok with that…manager selection should cover t he prado’s of the world. I think an aged superstar should get a last shot because its good for the game. Unless its a Yankee or phillie of course
tiger297
July 3rd, 2012
9:18 am
Now I’m confused i have no disillusion regarding my love for my lab
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
9:20 am
This team has some major issues to fix if they have plans of playing in October.
tiger297
July 3rd, 2012
9:20 am
And lil tiger will either b a UK or lsu fan unless I’m successful in keeping him away from the garbage sports
Bat Masterson
July 3rd, 2012
9:21 am
tiger_
Not avoiding you. The first time I was in Ga visiting family. This year …… well, maybe I’ll write about it all sometime, but really this is supposed to distract me from all that.
tiger297
July 3rd, 2012
9:23 am
I’ll bet $100K this team is playing in October even if the roster doesn’t change
tiger297
July 3rd, 2012
9:25 am
Bat-just giving u hell man…I’m arrogant enough to believe u had a damn good reason even if u really didn’t:)
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
9:27 am
See Tiger, I disagree with that. Placing him on the AS team because this is his last year? Why not have Mario Rivera there too. He might not be back next year.
Like I said yesterday, the Braves should have a “Chipper Jones Day” in September or October at the Ted. Do it to the degree the Yankees did for Mickey Mantle. Honor him that way.
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
9:27 am
tiger297, they must pay you more on that side of the country to go that far with the way this team is playing.
Ease
July 3rd, 2012
9:28 am
That’s an oxymoron isn’t. UK, LSU are not garbage sports?
Well I’ll be.
Mitchie-sand
July 3rd, 2012
9:28 am
Ahh, Ft Walton Beach and Destin are my home. I grew up fishing on those Jetties.
Bat Masterson
July 3rd, 2012
9:29 am
Ha, tiger
I may possess a little of that trait, too……..
tiger297
July 3rd, 2012
9:29 am
Jimmy I think the all-star game is about honoring the game…and if this is Marianos last year he shld b there
Lew
July 3rd, 2012
9:30 am
Hate to break it to some people here, but Medlen is NOT a proven starter. He’s pitched an entire 102 innings as a starter, put up an average WHIP and an ERA of 4.31 – a full run per nine more than as a reliever and only incrementally better than Delgado so far this year – and has not started a MLB game in two years, not to mention not exactly burning it up in relief, either.
Yeah, we need some more pitching, but let’s get real. Medlen isn’t the answer, nor is Matt Garza, who’s ERA is over 4 this year and is 3.85 with average peripherals for his career. Neither is the difference maker y’all are looking for, but small improvements if that much.
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
9:31 am
Tiger – Yeah, we play the Pirates 1-3 October. So, I’m not taking that bet.
Bat – You can visit your relatives in Georgia any weekend. Visitation is from 9 to 3 every weekend and holiday at the secured facility.
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
9:31 am
Mitchie-sand, heading down that direction later this month.
tiger297
July 3rd, 2012
9:32 am
AT-come up with a bet u Feel comfortable with and I’ll take it (hope he doesnt look at a schedule first)
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
9:32 am
Jimmy, not call. Maybe I should be more specific and say mid to late October.
brian
July 3rd, 2012
9:32 am
Braves will not give up Teheran AND Delgado for anyone on the market and I would be surprised if they gave up Teheran for anyone unless Greinke agreed to an extension with the Braves prior to the trade. Even then I see the Braves doing all they can to keep the 21 year old Teheran
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
9:32 am
meant nice call.
tiger297
July 3rd, 2012
9:33 am
Damn jimmy killing my gravy train
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
9:34 am
Lew, I’m with you on that one.. I don’t think Medlen is the solution to our ills either.
Sopheee
July 3rd, 2012
9:34 am
Watch little tiger be a pro bouncy ball and pointy ball fan. Drive tiger crazy.
Bat Masterson
July 3rd, 2012
9:35 am
Mitchie-sand _
How are you doing these days?
I got a haircut the other day at a new place for me, an honest to god barbershop, I mean it has a barbers pole and everything. Cost me less than half what I’ve been paying for the last several years.
The woman that owns the place was telling me about growing up in Destin when there were no traffic lights. Nothing on Okaloosa Island, all that. Pretty cool…………….
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
9:36 am
brian, of course they should keep Teheran and Delgado.
tiger297
July 3rd, 2012
9:36 am
Sop…dont even joke
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
9:37 am
At – I thought you were telling me not to call you. I don’t have your number!
Where is the morning shift’s stat man Brian from SC? Your assignemnt for the day Brian, what weight does the “home field advantage” have in the World Series? Seems to me, most don’t go seven games anyway.
CrαZy
July 3rd, 2012
9:38 am
I felt a little dirty, but I voted the max on 4 different email addresses for Chipper 2 days in a row now!! I hope Bourn makes it also, but I want to see Chipper tip the cap one last time at an All Star game!!
tiger297
July 3rd, 2012
9:38 am
AT well if ur that specific I withdraw my offer to bet lol
TheOnlyBravesFan
July 3rd, 2012
9:38 am
More votes for Chipper today came from keylargosecretlylovesbmac@yahoo.com
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
9:38 am
We need to make a move and it’s obvious to everyone on this blog and in the FO. Like I said before, it’s best to make it early and not wait causing us to go into full ketchup mode. That’s not the best place to be.
Ease
July 3rd, 2012
9:39 am
Sop = Soph
I like that.
TheOnlyBravesFan
July 3rd, 2012
9:40 am
next comes letsnotgointofullketchupmode@hotmail.com
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
9:40 am
We’ve got some big arms coming back next year at some point during the season… Vizcaino and Beachy.
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
9:42 am
Ketchup mode.
Yeap, filed away for future use.
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
9:42 am
TheOnlyBravesFan, pretty nice.
Bat Masterson
July 3rd, 2012
9:42 am
Jimmy_
No need to come back. They are cutting them loose, over crowding, good(sorta) behavior, all that.
Sopheee
July 3rd, 2012
9:43 am
Sop pop hippity hop
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
9:43 am
Where’d Lew go? He drops a post and takes a break.
Frankie Wren
July 3rd, 2012
9:44 am
9 runs on 10 hits for the Cardinals last night. Well, that’s one of the teams that will get the Wildcard(or the Reds). If the local hero’s are to play fall baseball will either have to win the division(doubtful) or beat out the remainding teams who are in the hunt. I think the Cards and Reds are a lock. Wildcard coming from East or second place finisher in the West.
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
9:46 am
Greinke and Khris Davis would be a great haul if we could get them here for something along the lines of Minor, Perez and either Pastor or to a lesser extent Ahmed.
ChattTownBrian
July 3rd, 2012
9:47 am
Lew, yeah I know. Garza isn’t an huge improvement. Look at his career numbers and you’d basically be asking him to carry a load in a rotation that I believe needs a top starter. We have plenty of #3’s and 5’s.
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
9:47 am
Davis would give us a good prospect to play LF next season.
Sopheee
July 3rd, 2012
9:48 am
No Monday blues for the next two weeks. Yay, kind of.
Mitchie-sand
July 3rd, 2012
9:50 am
Im Jealous Arkansas T. I hope to get a chance to come home later this year. You never know, though.
Bat, I had to start shaving the head years ago. I havent paid for a haircut in a long time… My dad was in the Air Force and got stationed at Eglin and ended up retiring there. I moved there when I was 2 years old. I remember a lot less being there than there is now.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 3rd, 2012
9:51 am
Sopheee No Monday blues for the next two weeks. Yay, kind of.
Ha, yeah—total mixed emotions…
And the All-Star Game is gonna be kinda weird this year…
tony austin
July 3rd, 2012
9:51 am
Keep scrolling, I got nothing.
Bigwheel
July 3rd, 2012
9:52 am
Hello DOB, I noticed the Cubs have the National League Badge on their right sleeve. Are they the only team to have that?
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
9:52 am
On this date in Baseball History:
In 2006, Brian McCann had three Grand Slams….at the Denny’s in Locust Grove.
Got that out of the way for they day.
TennesseePaul
July 3rd, 2012
9:55 am
Efrim, your opinion on “Dominican third baseman Kelvin Esteves signed with the Braves for a $300K bonus, Badler writes. Badler praises Esteves’ bat speed and raw power from the right side.”?
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
9:55 am
ChattTownBrian, yes I think that’s the issue. We don’t need another mid rotation starter, we need a true ace. That’s why I say we push hard to acquire and sign Greinke.
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
9:57 am
McFann – Look at it this way. He’ll get a real break from the action this year. That may pay off in the second half.
TheOnlyBravesFan
July 3rd, 2012
9:58 am
And the All-Star Game is gonna be kinda weird this year…
Yeah, I know…. no Bourn, no Prado, no Heyward….maybe no Chipper…..
BTW, who (if anyone) are you guys voting for the the AL side of the Final Vote? I’m going for Darvish
Jeff R
July 3rd, 2012
9:59 am
Greinke and Khris Davis would be a great haul if we could get them here for something along the lines of Minor, Perez and either Pastor or to a lesser extent Ahmed.
I think the Brewers would want a more pitcher-heavy package.
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
10:00 am
AT – Again, I think we need a bat more than a starter. But if we do go out to get Greinke, an extension needs to be in place. And he will command top dollar.
Tina
July 3rd, 2012
10:01 am
Send scout to watch Greinke should stayed in Atlanta last night to watch this sorry ass team. How the hell is a trade going to help when McCann hit and is the worst catcher behind the plate. Got Uggla who cant get two hits in a game even when the scorer gave him one and have Venters who pure sucks with the only for sure with him when McCann catching is a wild pitch and last we dont have a manager nothing but a Bobby Cox wannabe. FIRE HIS SORRY ASS AND LET HIM WORK FOR TACO BELL.
jeffrey d
July 3rd, 2012
10:01 am
No Monday blues for the next two weeks. Yay, kind of.
Are we off?
TheOnlyBravesFan
July 3rd, 2012
10:01 am
Jimmy: Hope so…. BMac just needs to rest up and get ready for 2nd half (and next year). If he wants to get “paid”, he’s gotta start now. I’m giving him until July 31 to start hitting or I’ll drop him from fantasy and pick up a pitcher…
CrαZy
July 3rd, 2012
10:01 am
I’m all in for making a move as long as it doesn’t involve Delgado or Teheran.
Jeff R
July 3rd, 2012
10:02 am
ChattTownBrian, yes I think that’s the issue. We don’t need another mid rotation starter, we need a true ace. That’s why I say we push hard to acquire and sign Greinke.
I’m thinking that the Braves have to make a bolder move than just a Dempster, for example, if they really want to really contend this year.
But is Wren willing to pay the price to do so?
Sopheee
July 3rd, 2012
10:04 am
jeffrey – yes, AS break next week and off the following Monday. Ha, and I just noticed the next Monday game is on my birthday. Happy birthday to me.
Jeff R
July 3rd, 2012
10:05 am
Send scout to watch Greinke should stayed in Atlanta last night to watch this sorry ass team. How the hell is a trade going to help when McCann hit and is the worst catcher behind the plate. Got Uggla who cant get two hits in a game even when the scorer gave him one and have Venters who pure sucks with the only for sure with him when McCann catching is a wild pitch and last we dont have a manager nothing but a Bobby Cox wannabe. FIRE HIS SORRY ASS AND LET HIM WORK FOR TACO BELL.
You need to learn not to hold back, Tina. Just say what you mean. You’ll feel better.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 3rd, 2012
10:06 am
Jimmy—
Yep. There is a bright side…
And I’m not really upset that he’s not going—I’m sad that he doesn’t even deserve it (lordy, that was NOT an easy thing to type, y’all)…his not being in the ASG is like a slap-in-the-face reminder that, yeah, hasn’t been a good year for him so far…
Mixxo
July 3rd, 2012
10:06 am
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
9:52 am
On this date in Baseball History:
In 2006, Brian McCann had three Grand Slams….at the Denny’s in Locust Grove.
Got that out of the way for they day
HaHa!
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
10:07 am
Wow. 1.8 million still without power in the Mid Atlantic states. I’m sure we have some blogger/Braves fans up there.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 3rd, 2012
10:07 am
Sopheee Ha, and I just noticed the next Monday game is on my birthday. Happy birthday to me.
Oh, fine!…
Well, that would be the ideal day to break the streak…
jeffrey d
July 3rd, 2012
10:08 am
Why would McCann be in Locust Grove?
Jeff R
July 3rd, 2012
10:09 am
Why would McCann be in Locust Grove?
Because he’s Brian McCann and he can be.
Bat Masterson
July 3rd, 2012
10:10 am
tina is slang for crystal meth …………… hum
jeffrey d
July 3rd, 2012
10:10 am
Just sayin it’s kind of out of the way
Sopheee
July 3rd, 2012
10:11 am
Maybe he was outlet mall shopping.
Jeff R
July 3rd, 2012
10:12 am
No, Tina’s just spending too much time alone in that double-wide. Does squirrely things to the mind.
She needs to get over to Taco Bell for some socializing.
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
10:13 am
Tina – What I think you are saying is that you weren’t please with the overall performance of the Brvaes last night.
And, I don’t think you are thrilled with FG being in the dugout.
We got ya.
So grab your paper hat go on to work.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 3rd, 2012
10:13 am
Sopheee Maybe he was outlet mall shopping.
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
10:15 am
Jeff R, I’m with you.. we need more than someone like Dempster. He’d come at a steep price for someone that’s only a quick fix.
Frankie Wren
July 3rd, 2012
10:17 am
Dempster’s been on the DL twice this year, 34 years old and a FA next season. He’s not going to be that expensive for somebody to get.
Venice Jim
July 3rd, 2012
10:17 am
TV legend Andy Griffith was rushed to the hospital in North Carolina early this morning … TMZ has learned.
The 86-year-old was transported by an emergency medical crew that was called to Griffith’s home in Roanoke Island shortly after 7 AM.
I have also seen unconfirmed reports that he did not make it…
Murph
July 3rd, 2012
10:18 am
Getting an ace won’t make much of a difference considering he’s only taking the mound once a week. That and the fact that who ever it is will need to pitch a shutout to get a win.
This has to be one of the most inconsistent Braves teams in the last 20 years. Up and down, up and down… 10 runs, 1 run, 15 hits, 1 hit, pitchers that look lights out, then give up a giant inning.
Watching Chipper hit into that double play in the bottom of the 9th… I couldn’t help but think that it isn’t right for him to take an all-star position away from someone more deserving. If anything he should be taking those days off to rest and get ready for the 2nd half.
This team stands a real chance of hitting the midpoint of the season with a 41-40 record. Given the amount of money they have spent… while it’s not the Yankees payroll it’s also not the Royals payroll… I don’t see how this is acceptable. If I were spending millions of dollars on a game and it was breaking even 3 months after release you can be damn certain I’d make some changes to try and get it performing better.
I don’t think an ace will help. The offense needs a kick in the pants… whether that’s Willingham or someone else, I don’t know, but until the offense starts producing more consistently, this will always be a win one, lose three, win two, lose four team. Can’t win if you don’t score runs.
Great, now I’m all pout-pout fish.
Arkansas Transplant
July 3rd, 2012
10:19 am
Dempster isn’t the answer either way.
Venice Jim
July 3rd, 2012
10:20 am
From TMZ, which is usually right:
Andy Griffith, an icon of TV, has died … this according to Andy’s close friend, former UNC President Bill Friday.
Griffith, who became famous for “The Andy Griffith Show,” passed away at his home in Manteo, North Carolina this morning.
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
10:22 am
jeffrey d – Isn’t it easier to imagine Brian being in Locust Grove than it is to imagine he’d stop at 3?
I’ve been through there so many times, it just came to mind.
Odd name too.
I will say this, McCann will have a monster year in 2013. It just seems to happen that way to alot of players.
Bat Masterson
July 3rd, 2012
10:23 am
Griffith, who became famous for “The Andy Griffith Show,” passed away at his home in Manteo, North Carolina this morning.
That is some sad news……………..
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
10:24 am
VJ – thanks for that info.
Jimmy
July 3rd, 2012
10:25 am
Sad news indeed Bat.
Got to go.
See you good folks later.
ncbravesfan90
July 3rd, 2012
10:26 am
Very sad news about Andy Griffith, nothing like The Andy Griffith Show, especially since it was filmed not far from where I live.
Patrick
July 3rd, 2012
10:27 am
I wasn’t in here yesterday to be able to chime in with my negative comment when the Braves PISS ME OFF
How the F do you only score 1 run off a dude that holds an ERA over 13! Over his past 4+ starts!
Only the f’ing Braves…
It really really makes my blood boil when they piss away games they should easily win. The Cubs: 1. SUCK 2. Had won only 10 road games all year! and 3. Had their worst SP pitching, we had our “best”
PATHETIC!!!!!!!!!!