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McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 13th, 2012
3:40 pm
BravePack—
Ross isn’t Timmy’s catcher this year—Timmy’s been really good with BMac. There is a strong possibility BMac is about to or has already become a father…
Memphis
July 13th, 2012
3:40 pm
BMacs’ wife is expecting a baby any day now……
Efrim
July 13th, 2012
3:40 pm
Wow, I didn’t know Chris Young was still in the league. I don’t mind that matchup. Let’s get him.
He’s been better tham Mike Pelfrey ever could of been…..
Brian from SC
July 13th, 2012
3:41 pm
OK, thanks, Shaun for the advance answer.
Shaun
July 13th, 2012
3:41 pm
@TomahawkTalk: “A player placed on the paternity leave list must miss the next team game, but no more than three games, beginning with the 2011 season.”
Brian from SC
July 13th, 2012
3:42 pm
If McCann is indeed on paternity leave, then there should indeed be someone else on the way to Atlanta.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 13th, 2012
3:42 pm
Aw, Mike Pelfrey…Gosh, I’ve missed him so much since April, 2011…
Bay Area Steve
July 13th, 2012
3:42 pm
No frickin’ congratulations ’til we got us a healthy mini-Mac. There’s a history folks… And, we’re a couple weeks early.
Has the blog jinx taught you nothing? Until he’s handing out cigars, knock it off.
nolie
July 13th, 2012
3:42 pm
P'cola Brave
July 13th, 2012
3:42 pm
With the speculation around trading for Upton I think I’ll pass. Theres obviously a reason that Arizona has soured on him and at a young age. Plus his home/away splits are pretty drastic. I’d rather hold on to a guy in Prado that has shown hes a .300 hitter and acquire an OF bat through other scenarios that might arise.
cricket
July 13th, 2012
3:44 pm
BravePack(FreeFan) restores my faith in true fans here who will not let any amount of fact gathering come in way of butchering Fredi. looks like the ASG slump is over.
nolie
July 13th, 2012
3:44 pm
P’C. LTNS. how ya been? keeping busy?
Efrim
July 13th, 2012
3:44 pm
If McCann is indeed on paternity leave, then there should indeed be someone else on the way to Atlanta.
Boscan.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 13th, 2012
3:44 pm
A history of what?…
Brian from SC
July 13th, 2012
3:44 pm
Efrim, someone besides Boscan. The Braves haven’t called anyone up to take Simmons’ spot, that I know of.
nolie
July 13th, 2012
3:45 pm
a history of too early celebration jinxing us???
Ward
July 13th, 2012
3:45 pm
Guy’s I just read trade runmors, and Braves are taged first. Braves could be first in the running for Justin upton?
NickB
July 13th, 2012
3:46 pm
Morris
ahhhh, that makes sense then, I heard he has his finger on the pulse of MLB
Frankie
July 13th, 2012
3:46 pm
ok nolie,
Quit reading your old clippings, nobody cares about them
Admit your wrong that the team would be better off with DREW SUTTON playing shortstop right now, than a veteran like Jack Wilson is a pennant race. Talk about knowing baseball.
Murph
July 13th, 2012
3:46 pm
4. Garza, because the Braves clobbered him
All the more reason to not trade for him. I’d rather him be clobbered BY the Braves instead of while ON the Braves.
Ward
July 13th, 2012
3:46 pm
Justin Upton is on the Braves list now.
Danga
July 13th, 2012
3:46 pm
Pretty sure all of these days without real baseball to watch or discuss are Fredo’s fault.
cricket
July 13th, 2012
3:47 pm
wow..someone called Kate Upton “Fat Piggie”
the blogger wrote that Upton was “confidently lumbering up the runway like there’s a buffet at the end of it,” and also called her a “little piggie” with “huge thighs, NO waist, big fat floppy boobs, terrible body definition … .”
She continued: “Did you know that humans are 80% genetically identical to cows? Well, allow me to prove it to you… .” That line was followed by an unflattering photo of the back of Upton’s lingerie-clad body on the runway.
Jeff R
July 13th, 2012
3:47 pm
When players get this close (to free agency), there’s not many that will sign, at that (talent) level,” said Melvin. “He’s [Greinke's] a difference-maker to a team that’s got a chance to go to the post-season. Unless you’re raising the bar (to a higher salary), you usually go on the market.”
If that’s not a sales pitch…
P'cola Brave
July 13th, 2012
3:47 pm
Nolie
Doing well. Been traveling the southeast with my summer team trying to get them ready for college. 18 guys the last two years and we only have one left to find a scholarship for. Its been fun. How about yourself?
unbelievable
July 13th, 2012
3:48 pm
Ward, Upton will be on everyone’s list
Bay Area Steve
July 13th, 2012
3:49 pm
I don’t wanna say, McFann. You know.
DawgDad
July 13th, 2012
3:49 pm
I don’t advocate intentionally injuring anyone, but if I were the Mets I’d be busting Wilson inside heat and sliders all weekend, not to mention going hard after him on the DP turns and steals.
This is the face of a passive organization, playing out the string. Wren tipped his hand over the winter, loudly. Sure, he might make a move or two, but when you do not have a viable starting shortstop available and do nothing to plug the hole everyone, players included, gets the message. I truly believe they don’t much care they missed the playoffs last year – I mean, what were the repercussions?
Efrim
July 13th, 2012
3:49 pm
Kate Upton is in no way “fat”.
Murph
July 13th, 2012
3:49 pm
No frickin’ congratulations ’til we got us a healthy mini-Mac. There’s a history folks… And, we’re a couple weeks early.
I’m not trying to be funny or off-color here, but when a baby arrives a week ahead of its due date, it doesn’t fall into the “miscarriage” category. It’s just an early baby.
The 4 year old came 2 weeks early…. ummmmmm… ok, bad example. Still, most babies born within a few weeks don’t run much risk of complications.
nolie
July 13th, 2012
3:49 pm
I would admit I was wrong, IF I were wrong. Jack can’y hit worth crap and his D is not efven average. Drew is better at both right now. and talk about being to stoopid to live, Jack is already on the team and nobody is talking about moving him. current option to add to the team are Josh and Tyler, neither of whom are anywhere near as good as Drew. but make up whatever silly strawman you need to lil buddy
Frankie
July 13th, 2012
3:49 pm
Keep in mind what Greinke did in postseason against the D-Backs and Cards. Really want this guy pitching in postseason? Not worth it. Pay somebody that kind of $ to win big games late and not just win in the regular season.
Brian from SC
July 13th, 2012
3:50 pm
Let’s stick to talkin’ about baseball.
Ward
July 13th, 2012
3:51 pm
Who would you rather have Greinke, or Upton, or both if Wren can swing it?
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 13th, 2012
3:51 pm
BAS—
Oh! Uh…well, I know a little bit, anyway…not too much…
Moving on!…
Disgusted
July 13th, 2012
3:51 pm
Someone mentioned Scutaro for Juan Francisco??????????
LOL, If Wren can pull that off he should walk around with a gun ‘n mask, that is robbery on the Braves part and dum dum dummy on the Rox.
I am not sure if Scutaro is a FA this off season, have to look it up but I would do that for 2 mos of Scutaro twice and three times.
Efrim
July 13th, 2012
3:51 pm
Efrim, someone besides Boscan. The Braves haven’t called anyone up to take Simmons’ spot, that I know of.
Josh Wilson is probably in Boscans gym bag.
Bay Area Steve
July 13th, 2012
3:52 pm
I agree with all that, Murph. Still seems a bit early for congratulations, at least to me. I’ll crawl back in my hole.
Shaun
July 13th, 2012
3:52 pm
Frankie, there are reasons to not trade for Greinke. I don’t think his performance in any 3-game stretch is a valid reasons.
cabravesfan
July 13th, 2012
3:52 pm
My nephew was a full month early and I have a friend who delivered 2 months early- both kids are healthy and my nephew is nearly 5 now…no problems. But I’m with BAS on this- until there is a happy healthy Baby Mac and a healthy Momma Mac, I will just pray for all the go well for them
Bat Masterson
July 13th, 2012
3:53 pm
That line was followed by an unflattering photo of the back of Upton’s lingerie-clad body on the runway.
This girl? Fat?
http://www.kateupton.com/
nolie
July 13th, 2012
3:53 pm
keep in mind what he has done this year since a passel of scouts started dogging his starts…..
nolie
July 13th, 2012
3:54 pm
having lost a baby I agree with BAS
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 13th, 2012
3:54 pm
cabravesfan But I’m with BAS on this- until there is a happy healthy Baby Mac and a healthy Momma Mac, I will just pray for all the go well for them
Me, too!!…
MFin04
July 13th, 2012
3:54 pm
Justin Upton would be a terrible Brave and put up numbers worse than Martin Prado’s. Look up Upton’s away splits… .750 OPS, not good.
Efrim
July 13th, 2012
3:55 pm
Maybe we acquired Jamie Kotsay and that’s the extra person on the 25-man(not really anymore) roster…..
Plate Appearance
July 13th, 2012
3:55 pm
PASTORNICKY
I’m disappointed to see Wilson in tonight’s lineup over Pastornicky.
Wilson has lost a lot defensively, has a much weaker bat and brings less energy to the club.
Ward
July 13th, 2012
3:56 pm
All, it’s been good talking, and hope Wren does the right thing, and we can go deep into October this year? Peace my friends, and always good talking…..”Go!!!!!Braves!!!!!” Talk later tonight.
cricket
July 13th, 2012
3:56 pm
Let’s stick to talkin’ about baseball.
From top of blog -
We talk baseball, other sports, music, movies, BBQ and whatever (except politics or religion)
reading anything is not forced upon anyone
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 13th, 2012
3:56 pm
I’m disappointed to see Wilson in tonight’s lineup over Pastornicky.
Who cares about that?? We want the BMac news!!…
MFin04
July 13th, 2012
3:57 pm
McFann – Agree, I want to see post ASG McCann.
UNCBrave
July 13th, 2012
3:58 pm
Why no McCann in the starting line-up?
MVPrado14
July 13th, 2012
3:58 pm
It’s sad, but the best hitter in our lineup tonight from the 6 spot down is Hudson
Frankie
July 13th, 2012
3:58 pm
Shaun-
I’m saying with his previous history of illness(sorry can’t overlook he’s had issues in the head department), you have to be leary of how he performs on the big stage. He’s a guy that your paying a lot of money to not just be good in regular season.
Efrim
July 13th, 2012
3:58 pm
Still weird. Who is on this roster now that McCann has been placed on paternity list and Simmons was DL’d?
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 13th, 2012
3:59 pm
MFin04—
I’m sure we will quite soon!…
Efrim
July 13th, 2012
3:59 pm
Someone would of scooped a trade if it had happened.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 13th, 2012
3:59 pm
UNCBrave—
See my post at the top of this page…
Memphis
July 13th, 2012
4:00 pm
Mac’s wife reportedly had a baby!
cabravesfan
July 13th, 2012
4:00 pm
I’m disappointed to see Wilson in tonight’s lineup over Pastornicky.
Well, Considering Pasternicky is still in AAA and even when he was with the big club he rarely played when Huddy pitched, it shouldn’t be a shock that he is not playing tonight…
MFin04
July 13th, 2012
4:01 pm
“Mac’s wife reportedly had a baby!”
Good, kiss the child, and get to the stadium. Call the nanny.
BravePack(FreeFan)
July 13th, 2012
4:01 pm
If Mac is gone on paternity leave then I apologize to Fredi for my comment and wish Mac and his wife all the best for a healthy baby boy.
ncbravesfan90
July 13th, 2012
4:02 pm
cabravesfan-
Not to mention Pastornicky was playing second base for Gwinnett last night, not a good sign that your going to be called up to play SS with the big league club the next day haha.
cabravesfan
July 13th, 2012
4:02 pm
ncbravesfan90-
Yeah, that too
Mets R Best
July 13th, 2012
4:02 pm
Ben Sheets? Wasn’t he put out to pasture 10 years ago? Against the great Johan Santana the Braves have decided to start a relic like Ben Sheets?
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
MFin04
July 13th, 2012
4:03 pm
If Pastornicky was at 2nd who was at SS. There could be our solution…
Efrim
July 13th, 2012
4:03 pm
Dave (DC): Given Gilmartin’s rise and Minor’s struggles: who is the better pro long term?
Matthew Eddy: I think you’d have to take Minor. Better performance in the minors, much higher draft position, his best pitches are a tick better.
Pretty much the reason why I am not excited about Gilmartin.
phil
July 13th, 2012
4:04 pm
Baby time! Hope it all goes well for them.
Efrim
July 13th, 2012
4:04 pm
AC Slater (Atlanta): Do you think the fall of Julio Teheran is something Braves fans should be worried about? I dont understand how someone could go from being one of the nastiest pitchers in Minor League baseball last year to an average minor league pitcher?
Matthew Eddy: Seems like every Braves pitching success like Brandon Beachy or Craig Kimbrel is counterbalanced by a stumble by Teheran, Jair Jurrjens or Mike Minor or injury to Tommy Hanson or Arodys Vizcaino. I guess it proves the hoary old cliche that a team can never have too much pitching. Ultimately, the Braves will wring value out of Teheran, in my opinion, because his changeup is legitimately an outstanding swing-and-miss pitch and his fastball control, when he’s at his best, is also excellent. If he can’t iron out the command and the curveball, then he still has a career in the bullpen.
JoeFan
July 13th, 2012
4:04 pm
Would not want either Greinke or Upton. The cost would be to high with to many question marks attached. If Sheets isn’t the answer then would prefer the Braves seeing what it would take to get Dempster. The number one priority now should be to strengthen the bench, not loose the off season flexibility to add top shelf offense whether its needed in CF, LF, or 3B.
phil
July 13th, 2012
4:06 pm
Sorry to hear that, nolie. Had a cousin and a good friend in that situation too.
Here’s hoping for the very best!
phil
July 13th, 2012
4:06 pm
Teheran stinks now because we didn’t fire FG…..very obvious reason why.
unbelievable
July 13th, 2012
4:06 pm
I’m disappointed to see Wilson in tonight’s lineup over Pastornicky
Really, does it matter. Apparently some have forgotten just how bad Pastornicky was out there. Im sure Hudson, and every other starter, would rather have Wilson behind him.
Lemke's Knuckler
July 13th, 2012
4:07 pm
Memphis…”Mac’s wife reportedly had a baby!”
Another reason, if I were GM, players would not be allowed to have families. Just build a bunker under the stadium and make all the players live there and eat, breathe and sleep baseball. If they need certain things satisfied, just keep plenty of hookers around. I’m sure Uggy can give BiBi a call and round up a few.
haggard
July 13th, 2012
4:07 pm
“Besides everything”–I like that. Thanks for the new blog, Carroll!
NickB
July 13th, 2012
4:10 pm
the word is LOSE!!! LOOSE is the opposite of tight!!
I see this mistake so often I have come to the conclusion that it’s either a meme or the kids of today are just that stupid……….
spelling rant over
Murph
July 13th, 2012
4:11 pm
Santana’s last start versus the Braves:
1.1 IP, 6 R, 4 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 0 K
I don’t think the Braves care who they send out on the mound against him, considering he isn’t likely to get out of the 3rd against the Braves.
UNCBrave
July 13th, 2012
4:12 pm
Just a thought …..maybe sheets and boscan (corky Miller Jr) take Simmons and McCann spots
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 13th, 2012
4:13 pm
It’s officially official!!!…
[Ms. Rogers] @ajcbraves
Braves have recalled Boscan and McCann is taking paternity leave.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 13th, 2012
4:13 pm
Nice that we opened the second half at home…
cricket
July 13th, 2012
4:14 pm
Santana’s last start versus the Braves:
1.1 IP, 6 R, 4 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 0 K
didn’t diaz do the damage then?
Efrim
July 13th, 2012
4:14 pm
David O’Brien @ajcbraves
Braves have recalled Boscan and McCann is taking paternity leave.
Not sure who took Simmons spot. Maybe Sheets.
nolie
July 13th, 2012
4:14 pm
loose is internet mocking of error for the most part. here most use it purposely as a joke. kinda like “your and idiot”
haggard
July 13th, 2012
4:15 pm
McFann
Congratulations. You’re an………………..aunt!
ncbravesfan90
July 13th, 2012
4:15 pm
Sheets won’t take anybody’s spot until Sunday before gametime.
nolie
July 13th, 2012
4:15 pm
isn’t it “your and aunt” ?
Jerfry B
July 13th, 2012
4:16 pm
Happy Birthday – 37 – my you’re getting old….. I also have a “37″ in my birthday tomorrow, but its 1937 and I’l be 75 and a Braves fan ever since they moved from Boston to Milwaukee and eventually Atlanta. Again, Happy Birthday…
cabravesfan
July 13th, 2012
4:16 pm
I don’t think they have made a move for Simmons yet- and technically, since Sheets is not starting until Sunday, he doesn’t have to be on the roster until then…
NickB
July 13th, 2012
4:16 pm
any word how many days he will miss?
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
July 13th, 2012
4:16 pm
haggard—
Haha, thanks! Yeah, something like that…
ICEES for all, on me!!…
Murph
July 13th, 2012
4:16 pm
I agree with all that, Murph. Still seems a bit early for congratulations, at least to me.
I don’t disagree. I was pretty worried about jinxing anything with both mini-Murphs came along. All the way down to wearing the exact same clothes when the 4 year old was born that I wore when the 6 year old was born (yes, I washed the baby goo off of them between births).
nolie
July 13th, 2012
4:17 pm
can’t miss more than three can he?
MVPrado14
July 13th, 2012
4:17 pm
Not liking the way the 2nd half is starting – have a backup playing SS and no one to back him up, our hottest hitter is gone, and we struggle at home as it is
MFin04
July 13th, 2012
4:17 pm
McFann- I love Icees. Congrats! Did you get some clothes for the baby?
Jimmy
July 13th, 2012
4:17 pm
Thanks for the bloggage Karroll.
The FO mismangages everything. Anyone who is forward thinking would have scheduled a C section for Debbie McCann during the AS break. But hey didn’t. So now, Brian will miss action becuase of this. Maroons.
Go Barves!!!
Baseball is back!!
phil
July 13th, 2012
4:18 pm
Well, while happy for the Macs, and McFann of course – who really IS his wife I suspect, lol, we’re now short Simmons and Mac.
Who will be next? Sigh….
Murph
July 13th, 2012
4:18 pm
Minus the getting no sleep because of a new baby thing, BMac should be the most rested he’s been in a long, long time. All star break, paternity leave… the guy should shave 10 seconds off his 40 yard dash.
nolie
July 13th, 2012
4:19 pm
might not need a C Jimmy, they can induce early delivery…
phil
July 13th, 2012
4:19 pm
Murph
July 13th, 2012
4:16 pm
I agree with all that, Murph. Still seems a bit early for congratulations, at least to me.
I don’t disagree. I was pretty worried about jinxing anything with both mini-Murphs came along. All the way down to wearing the exact same clothes when the 4 year old was born that I wore when the 6 year old was born (yes, I washed the baby goo off of them between births).
****************
I did the same dadgum thing and still have the shirt 13 years later…lol
Efrim
July 13th, 2012
4:19 pm
keithlaw @keithlaw
HS kids signing in ‘09-10 “@Mr_OH10: @keithlaw any explanation for the back to back weak drafts? Loss of interest in kids playing baseball?”
keithlaw @keithlaw
Early looks at HS crop are also disappointing. “@yyakubov: @keithlaw so is most of the talent gap at the college level then?”