Sheets leads Braves to seventh straight win
From his backyard in Monroe, La. to pitching in a third-deck setting, as Ben Sheets described Turner Field, the former four-time All-Star for the Milwaukee Brewers never flinched.
After two elbow surgeries and two years out of the sport, Sheets returned to the major leagues Sunday with six shutout innings against the Mets to lift his new Braves team to a season-high seventh straight win, 6-1. The Braves used a three-game sweep of the Mets to pull within three games of the first-place Nationals.
“It was pretty incredible,” Sheets said afterward. “Honestly in my mind, two years ago I was done, which was fine. I gave myself ‘coach of the year’ award in youth ball. Somebody asked me ‘Who gives that?’ I said ‘I give it to myself.’”
One of those youth players – his 8-year-old son Seaver – has been encouraging Sheets since March, when he began building his arm back up by pitching to Seaver’s “throwback” machine. When asked about his dad’s effort Sunday, Seaver said it was “good.”
Just good?
“Great,” he said, smiling.
Seaver’s reaction was more enthusiastic later in the clubhouse, when he and his brother Miller, 5, rushed into their father’s arms. For the first time since the middle of 2008, Sheets’ elbow wasn’t bothering him after a game.
“I feel like myself,” said Sheets, who out-dueled Johan Santana for his first win since July 10, 2010 with the Athletics. “That’s one thing I can say I never felt like in Oakland.”
Sheets said he couldn’t help but feel some nerves as he took the ball in the first inning, after Chipper Jones flipped it to him and said “just like riding a bike.”
That’s pretty much how it looked.
Sheets threw a 91 mph strike to Ruben Tejada to start his day, setting up his first strikeout, and finished it with a 91 mph fastball past David Wright for his fifth strikeout. He allowed only two hits in between, walked one, and threw 57 of 88 pitches for strikes.
Sheets faced one jam in those six innings but looked like a man who relished the chance to show he could escape one. After getting Wright to fly out to strand a pair of runners in scoring position in the third inning, Sheets clapped his right hand into his glove as he walked off the mound.
“That was a big moment, a big pitch,” Sheets said. “That pitch could really turn things around.”
It was the first of 10 consecutive Mets set down by Sheets.
The Braves offense, meanwhile, took a while to get rolling against Santana, who was scoreless through four, but once they started they rolled up six runs in the fifth inning. Matt Diaz just needed a little time to get loose. Santana’s recurring nightmare doubled to center to start the inning rally and move to .514 (19-for-37) for his career against the Mets left-hander.
“I feel a lot of pressure against him,” said Diaz, who also made a pair of great catches in left field in the ninth. “Fredi (Gonzalez) plays the matchups, so you feel like you better go out and do the job, especially if you are sitting someone with the power of [Dan] Uggla. There was a lot of pressure there, but it’s a lot of fun too.”
Santana failed to get a strike call on a borderline pitch to Michael Bourn, with runners first and second, and Bourn then drove in a run with a double.
Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen got ejected for arguing with homeplate umpire C.B. Bucknor during a visit to the mound, but the damage was done. Martin Prado drove in a run on sacrifice fly and Jason Heyward, Chipper Jones and Freddie Freeman followed with hits. Freeman broke it open with a three-run home run, his 12th of the season.
“We might have caught some breaks on some pitch calls but so did they at some point,” Diaz said. “We took advantage when we did.”
Sheets, who hadn’t pitched since July 19, 2010, showed that his fastball was back to 90-92 mph, and touched 93 mph a few times to Wright. He also mixed in the curveball he was known for on days like when he struck out 18 Braves in 2004.
“We are ecstatic,” Jones said. “We get contributions like that from him, I see us winning a lot of games here in the second half.”
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Jarvis Jones
July 15th, 2012
4:25 pm
first!
Ben sheets eats bananas
July 15th, 2012
4:26 pm
Second
bostonbravo
July 15th, 2012
4:31 pm
What a great game!!
Sheets was amazing, Janish good D & best of all…didn’t have to suffer thru UGGLA (all-star). Hinske, Fatsico or Wilson!!!!!
YAY!!!!
third
July 15th, 2012
4:31 pm
third
rc35
July 15th, 2012
4:31 pm
I’m happy for Ben. It’s great to see a comeback like this. I just hope he can keep on chunking the ball like this. Welcome back, Ben!
third
July 15th, 2012
4:31 pm
crap.
nolakid21
July 15th, 2012
4:32 pm
Good win for the Braves. One more pitcher and we got a good rotation. Liriano, Dempster, Garza, or Vargas. All have been scouted by the Braves for a while.
third
July 15th, 2012
4:32 pm
pardon me, I meant to say, sheet.
Slade58
July 15th, 2012
4:35 pm
Go Braves! Go Dawgs!
PinoyBravo
July 15th, 2012
4:35 pm
Great win Bravos! Welcome Ben and Janish!
kral
July 15th, 2012
4:36 pm
where oh where are you tonight….how could..FW @ FG ..possibly start a guy who did so bad on the AA level…Come on here an apologize…be a man
Kendell Jones
July 15th, 2012
4:37 pm
I turtned to the game and saw Ben Sheets pitching Didn’t know or realize that he was with the Braves at this point in time, but he pitched a whale of a game. And Paul Janiesh at SS. Also didn’t know about the Braves gettting him. Now I would like to know who they traded in order to get Janish.
Top Chopper
July 15th, 2012
4:37 pm
He stayed in the dugout after he left the game.
Jaded Braves Fan
July 15th, 2012
4:41 pm
Todd Redmond (AAA starter), Kendell.
extremus
July 15th, 2012
4:42 pm
@ Kendall Jones,
I believe it was Todd Redmond, one of their minor league pitchers who’s made a few stops at the MLB level, who was traded for Janish.
Regarding Sheets, it looks like mutual relief and vindication for him and the Braves. Great job in his first game back helping his new team keep forward momentum in the NL East race!
Mikey
July 15th, 2012
4:43 pm
Two great acquisitions by Frank Wren fill in the voids and set the Braves up for a playoff run.
NOmo
July 15th, 2012
4:44 pm
@Kendell Jones Todd Redmond
DaveinNEPA
July 15th, 2012
4:44 pm
Welcome to the ATL Mr. Sheets. Fine job. Maybe I was wrong about this signing.
7 game winning streak. That’s pretty good too………BUT……….before we get too impressed with ourselves, I did some checking. Since May 20, the day before the 8 game losing streak, we are 23W and 23L. We need to pick it up considerably from here on out.
Steve
July 15th, 2012
4:45 pm
Why do you people still do that “first” thing? Nobody cares. Grow up.
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
4:46 pm
K. Jones…..
I you ever want to be informed on your own…….you can go to the Atlanta Braves website (you can Google it if you do not have it on favorites) and check…..TRANSACTIONS…..it will give you the information you need. But the player traded was the minor league pitcher the Braves called up for a day or two recently and then sent him back to G-Braves (Richmond)…..he is out of options after this year and was not coming back to A-Braves this year….Janish was gone after this year in the Reds system as well. Janish will provide a great glove and no bat until Simmons gets back….hopefully this year.
LakeDawg
July 15th, 2012
4:47 pm
What a shot in the arm from Sheets!
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
4:47 pm
Let’s not forget that Chipper played 3 days in a row this weekend. Move over Cal Ripken.
LakeDawg
July 15th, 2012
4:48 pm
To quote VP Biden, Sheets may be a BFD!
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
4:50 pm
BostonBravo and PinoyBravo (obviously the same person with multiple personalitites)……..
Just wondering…….is that you……BavesFaninWis……….(with a little hint of positive)…..(but still a little negative).
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
4:52 pm
@Burgess…..
At least you know how to spell Hall of Fame baseball player’s names. I think coming on a Braves blog this year and saying or hinting at anything negative about Chipper Jones….is…..well…..not smart…..plain stupid….if you ask me.
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
4:56 pm
LakeDawg….
“a shot in the arm”…..is probably not a reference Ben Sheets would use these day…..but I agree. Delgado has a lot of potential…..but it needs to be refined by someone in the minors. I have a feeling it is going to be refined on another team……like the Cubs…..after a trade for Dempster.
Bama Bill
July 15th, 2012
4:56 pm
Pitcher Sheets looked like the pro he is – great job ! Best of luck down the stretch !
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
4:57 pm
…….yeah….Redmond…..not Richmond….but I was close. Not a trade that is going to go down in MLB history as a huge one for either team…..but one that I think will help the Braves more than the Reds.
JeanE
July 15th, 2012
4:58 pm
Awesome game! Big Ben was just phenomenal, what a slick move by Wren to get him. How badly do we need this guy??? Very. Matty D got it all going and the rest of the guys just kept it up, love the total team effort! Too bad Medlen couldn’t keep the shutout but I won’t be a nitpicker. Great defense as well!!!! Enjoy the off day and keep it going, the Giants are tough. Go Braves!!!
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July 15th, 2012
4:58 pm
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Ponce de Leon
July 15th, 2012
4:59 pm
Ben Sheets looks like another reclamation project that turns out to be gold, like so many previous examples under Bobby Cox. One of the great things about the Braves organization is the restorative waters found in the special Dasani bottles made just for Leo Mazzone. Roger McDowell must have the last couple of cases stashed under the desk. Welcome Ben. We are glad your here. Drink the water.
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
4:59 pm
Glad I didn’t ask you then, Tampa Gator. That Chipper is a helluva guy isn’t he ? Let’s see he lost his first wife because he knocked up a Hooter’s waitress. I wonder who boinked this time for the mother of 3 youngest children to file for divorce. He is the self appointed leader of this team, but yet he’s averaged playing less than 120 games a year , the last 7 years.
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:00 pm
I like turtles!
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:00 pm
……man….if Sheets pitches anything close to this for the rest of the year…..every other team in baseball is going to be kicking themselves. But I guess he really wanted to pitch for the Braves anyway. He obviously saw the need for an effective starting pitcher. I think his knowledge is going to help some of the younger pitches on the staff as well. I just hope he stays healthy and continues to improve…..Go Braves.
Alaska Braves Fan
July 15th, 2012
5:00 pm
Wow. I thought, and hoped, Sheets would be effective, but he far exceeded my expectations. If he’s durable, he is a huge addition and may make all the difference in the Braves’ year. Janish should have quieted some of his skeptics, too. He made two very nice, tough plays in the field. He didn’t get a hit, but he did score a run after walking. Not a great offensive threat, but he will make some contributions, and he certainly looked as though he belonged on that field.
Go Braves!
ABF
double
July 15th, 2012
5:01 pm
Errors & Excuses not today.Hope today is the future for B Sheets.Need another then to ws.
hmmmm.........
July 15th, 2012
5:01 pm
Hey where are all guys that were bashing this move two weeks ago? I know its only one game but Sheets looked pretty good. Still think they should go after another starting pitcher and maybe a RH bat.
kral
July 15th, 2012
5:01 pm
Do not know what Big Ben next starts will be like…only hope…but their are some blogging buttes..okay..stay calm kral..bb is a marathon…not like fb..instant gratification can come today and be gone the next….but if you relax and enjoy the high points…it gets you through the losing streaks…if you are a Braves fan jump in hold on..enjoy the ride..instead of cheap second-guessing..esp. when you really do not have a clue
BC
July 15th, 2012
5:02 pm
Out standing!
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:02 pm
Obviously…..I was correct in my analysis of the three seperate personalities above……he has just taken over my personality in the 5pm post…..hi there….BravesfaninWis……great Braves win today….don’t you think?
….by the way….Hinske had a big two run single yesterday…..and without it….the Braves don’t win. Just saying. One of the better players off the bench in MLB.
burgess you are a moron
July 15th, 2012
5:03 pm
if chipper wasnt the leader of this team, every single away game at parks he’s been to this year wouldnt have honored him and given him a parting gift. youre an idiot, and should rely on his leadership on the diamond, and leave his personal failures to him.
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:05 pm
……..by the way…..I don’t like Turtiles of any type….especially snapping ones…….
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:06 pm
I think that am so smart. I shall spew my always interesting opinions and bless everyone with my presence on this blog. I am so awesome so everyone pay attention to me!
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:07 pm
Ps. I like ‘turtiles’!
Hat tipping
July 15th, 2012
5:08 pm
Wren and Gonzalez are genius…….. This week.
Kevin Chop
July 15th, 2012
5:09 pm
The braves are beginning to suck some of you in
..Watch out for that carpet being pulled out from under you like always.
Who Me?
July 15th, 2012
5:10 pm
Welcome Back Ben Sheets. Nicely done. Good to see Matt Diaz wearing out Santana too. Medlen gives up the only run today, he still concerns me a bit but – it was enough to give Kimbrel the day off, which he probably needed and wanted. Surprised at Varvaro’s performance a little, he looked strong for 2 outs before he started out-thinking himself.
All in all a good day for Braves pitching. You gotta love what 1 – 7 did at the plate today…
kral
July 15th, 2012
5:10 pm
I doubt ole burgess is a tiger woods fan…oh by the are you a saint burr..or just sanctimonious
bruce
July 15th, 2012
5:11 pm
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeets
Yea baby!
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:11 pm
@Burgess……
Babe Ruth had a lovely personal life…didn’t he? How about Mickey Mantle? Johnny Bench? Even Henry Aaron got divorced. All in the HOF……and where Chipper will be 5 years after he retires. Unless Chipper becomes a rapist….or fails to pay child support…..I could care less about his personal life……
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:11 pm
Does anybody else remember when Smoltz called Chipper out a few years ago for not playing hurt ?
Carl Farvman
July 15th, 2012
5:12 pm
“if Sheets pitches anything close to this for the rest of the year…..”
He’s 91-92 for his career.Don’t count on it.
kral
July 15th, 2012
5:12 pm
been sucked in for 40 yrs. or so..KC..never regretted it a minute
Carl Farvman
July 15th, 2012
5:13 pm
“I could care less about his personal life……”
Did you mean “couldn’t care less”? or did you mean what you said?
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:13 pm
Tampa Gator, I think you mean you couldN’T care less. Not could care less.
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:14 pm
…….seriously……
I would appreciate it if you would not use my posting name (5:00, 5:06, 5:07)…..please assist AJC. Not cool.
Carl Farvman
July 15th, 2012
5:15 pm
Ihaven’t checked yet….Did DOB give a detailed game accounting on Twitter?
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:15 pm
I’ll take ONE Martin Prado over 9 Chipper Jones. Prado is a TEAM player.
kral
July 15th, 2012
5:16 pm
Hey burr in my backside…did any of your co-workers report you faking sick and not going to work…I am sorry..probably never happen..you probably have never told a lie either
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:17 pm
……..no……I could care less…..and I do care less….about his personal life….as long as he is not breaking any city, state, or national laws……I could care more that he is hitting .317 and the Braves are winning a high percentage of games that he does play in……and he will be missed next year. One of the all time Brave greats…..Larry Wayne (Chipper) Jones. Show some respect.
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:18 pm
Smoltz was right about Chipper…..I’m just saying
kral
July 15th, 2012
5:18 pm
burr in my buttte your an English teacher ..wow ..never would have suspected
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:21 pm
@Burgess…..
Why don’t you ask Prado who the team leader is on the Braves. Hint….his initals will be LWJ. If he ever decides he wants to do it…..LWJ will make a great ML manager. But I think he will take his 100 plus mill and hunt on his Texas ranch for the rest of his life……free to do whatever he wants to do…and whenever he wants to do it. Nice.
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:21 pm
If he does become a manager, do you think he’ll show up to work every day ?
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:22 pm
I wonder how much of that 100 million, his ex wives will get ?
kral
July 15th, 2012
5:22 pm
yes you know what’s right..dude that is the height of stupid arrogance.burr in you know where
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:23 pm
Let me clarify about the personal life of one LWJ.
I don’t care. I could not care. I care even less than don’t and could not…..so I care less, I guess. Anyway…..I think everyone understood my point.
No. 1 Braves Fan
July 15th, 2012
5:25 pm
Burgess: If you will sign out, this blog will be significantly upgraded.
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:26 pm
kral, please use spell check and try to use something called grammer. At least I can understand Tampa Gator’s posts.
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:26 pm
@Burgess……
Concerning how much of it his ex wives get……..I don’t care. Why do you? I am sure Chipper had a pre-nup after the first one anyway…..as he seems not too concerned about life after baseball. I think, if you ask his sons….including the one from the Hooter’s experience……they would give you an entirely different picture of the father….LWJ. He seems to be a very good one.
Dawg Haus
July 15th, 2012
5:26 pm
Good to see some of the new Bravos making an impact. Sheets was incredible today!
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:28 pm
I understand Tampa Gator. So if he does become a manager, how many games can we count on him to show up to work…..maybe 110 to 120, kind of like his playing career ?
Ponce de Leon
July 15th, 2012
5:28 pm
Why are we so quick assume that Chipper’s personal situation is caused by some failing on his part?As a guy who found out that my ex-wife was doing extra curricular activities with her personal trainer from the gym, i dont give women the benefit of the doubt any longer. She may have wanted Chipper to quit a couple of years ago, and when he stayed in the game, maybe she retaliated in some way. Smoltz is about as saintly as it gets, and he got divorced. I’m guessing it was because he stayed on the road too long as well. Women rarely communicate with “I’m not happy with you, and I am thinking about meeting a guy from the gym for drinks, just to send you a message”.
burgess you are a moron
July 15th, 2012
5:28 pm
chipper moved to LF without complaining. chipper never complained when he hit 6th (or 5th, or 7th) this year. chipper was asked to speak before bobby’s number retirement, and in the clubhouse of the NL all stars before the game.
Is there something wrong with your ability to deduce logical patterns burgess? or are you just an idiot?
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:29 pm
I stand corrected Tampa Gator, I didn’t realize good fathers cheat on the kid’s mothers.
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:29 pm
…….reminder…..
The Atlanta Braves won their only WS title while Chipper played 3B….and won 14 Eastern Division titles in a row….while he played 3B……and is one of the top switch hitters of all time…while playing for the Braves…..and could have gone to the Yankees for a lot more money a few years back….but signed with the Braves so he could play his entire career with them….and who does such a thing any more. A lot to be thankful for having Chipper play for the Braves since 1995. Enough said.
jake
July 15th, 2012
5:29 pm
Hey guy’s read between the lines this Burgess guy just can not stand all the attn. this white boy is getting.
UPGRAYEDD
July 15th, 2012
5:29 pm
Add Greinke or Dempster and we’lll have top line starting pitching with a rock solid bullpen. If Uggla would ever pick it up a notch, we’d have enough speed, power and average to take the division.
BravesWin
July 15th, 2012
5:31 pm
79th!
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:31 pm
Hey Ponce de Leon, just going on past behavior.
burgess you are a moron
July 15th, 2012
5:31 pm
could care less and couldnt care less are synonymous in usage – like flammable and inflammable.
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:33 pm
Just think Tampa Gator, if he played 150 games a year instead of 110…..Braves would probably have more titles.
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:33 pm
@Burgess….
Sometimes……mothers are not good wives. It happens. And sometimes….some men….are not meant to be good husbands….but can be wonderful fathers. I think that is the case with Chipper. And I am sure traveling most of the time…..and hunting and fishing the rest of the time….contributes to an unhappy marriage….unless you find a wife that likes to hunt and fish. Know any….if so you might want to introduce that person to Chipper. Then, you don’t have to hate the man any longer. End of story….with this nonsense.
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:33 pm
Smoltz was right about Chipper…..enough said
kral
July 15th, 2012
5:34 pm
burr you want me to use spell check..I want you to use mirror-check..you know go to the mirror..look your self in the face…you know judge what you know about
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:35 pm
There is more than one Tampa Gator and I had my name well before you did. I like turtles!
BobSaget
July 15th, 2012
5:35 pm
I thought this was a Braves blog and not a middle school drama party? Take it away from here little boys, we don’t care. Anyhow, back to what this blog is for… Sheets was awesome today. I hope he does this good in the rest of his starts. Hell, if he pitched like this in 60% of his remaining starts he would be considered a heckuva pick up!
burgess you are a moron
July 15th, 2012
5:35 pm
Smoltz would vote Chipper into the hall of fame. As Chipper would do the same for Smoltz.
BravesWin
July 15th, 2012
5:35 pm
Really liked what I saw from Sheets…decent velocity on fastballs, nasty (although hanging at times but got away with it) curve, good pitch count efficiency. Janish looked adequate, too.
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:36 pm
only bad things about this Braves day…..if the Nationals won…..and Burgess came on a Braves blog to nearly ruin an extremely good one……so I shall now say goodbye….and Go Braves. It would be nice to add Dempster soon…….
burgess is
July 15th, 2012
5:36 pm
I bet burgess was the kid chipper stuffed into a locker back in highschool
kral
July 15th, 2012
5:36 pm
Enter your comments here
Tmabry
July 15th, 2012
5:38 pm
Hello DoB,
This website needs three things:
1. Like Buttons for comments
2. Reply buttons for comments
3. Registered Screen names w/ Passwords to ensure no one is stealing Screan Names. This would keep out much of the opposing teams spam and allow people to discuss the game with legitimate braves Fans instead of Trolls. Thanks DOB
AND~
GO BRAVES! What a game today and last night. I was lucky enough to be at the game today and it was Huge to see Big Ben pitch so well. From my seats his Curve was DROPPING. Cant wait for the braves to add Grienke. He has said he has interest in a long term deal w /the braves. Making our starting Five. Hudson Hanson Grienke Big Ben JJ. Make the trade. GO BRAVES! FREDDIE FREEMAN IS A BEAST. That is all.
BravesWin
July 15th, 2012
5:38 pm
Smoltz and Chipper took a few turns calling each other out over the years…Smoltz was always the more justified.
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:38 pm
…….5:35pm is 12 years old. Now….good night to juvenile behavior.
No. 1 Braves Fan
July 15th, 2012
5:39 pm
Good day again Burgess. Come back when you have cleansed your mouth and can say some thing nice.
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:41 pm
Chipper has averaged less that 120 games a year for the last 7 years. That’s poor. Bottom line, before he left the Braves…..Smoltz called him out on it. Chipper , without a doubt has hall of fame talent, he’s not a hall of fame person.
kral
July 15th, 2012
5:42 pm
Great braves win..hope for more an will maybe soon learn how to use spell chack…yes i sometimes gravitate to around the jr. high-level..but seems most blogs are there..and would not want to talk down to anyone
Mets R Best
July 15th, 2012
5:43 pm
Congratulations on the sweep Braves fans. Now you got your payback for that series in New York to start the season. Who would have figured that an old, run down Ben Sheets would have pitched like that. I admit he pitched great against the magnificent Johan Santana.
But have you sent a thank you card to the umpires yet? Spread the word to the rest of MLB. Don’t go to Atlanta if you are looking for a fair game. The umps ripped off the Mets in the 5th inning on Sat., and then today, the umps called the game to the Braves favor again in the 5th. Johan had Janish struck out but the plate ump gives him a walk. Then he has Bourn struck out twice, but the ump kept calling strikes balls and Bourn ends up getting a big hit. Then they throw out out pitching coach! This is after they kicked out our manager on Sat.! Then, even after all that, that crooked eyed ump kept squeezing Johan and more runs scored!
The Mets should file an official protest!!
Ponce de Leon
July 15th, 2012
5:44 pm
Burgess, come on. There is no way you can make blanket statements like this and expect to be taken seriously. Women are not angels any more than men are. If you are married, trust but verify, my friend – just like Ronald Reagan vs the Russians. Your wife probably has you fooled because you don’t seem very sharp.
Carl Farvman
July 15th, 2012
5:45 pm
“and won 14 Eastern Division titles in a row…”
Winning a division title is simply a ticket to the first round of the playoffs. I can say for certain that most Yankees or Cardinals fans couldn’t recite many of the years when division titles were won, but will tell you every WS year won or lost. This whole idea of trumpeting division title wins comes from markets that have little to celebrate.
beone
July 15th, 2012
5:45 pm
I couldn’t care less about Chipper’s personal life and he is playing well, but he is not worth what he is being paid.
BravesWin
July 15th, 2012
5:46 pm
@ Mets R…yeah, Santana got hosed. Waaah. It’s baseball. There’s no crying in baseball.
bobbymahlon
July 15th, 2012
5:47 pm
I was really impressed with Sheets today because I thought he was having trouble locating his breaking pitch which was always a killer and he still pitched great. His fast ball was a little slower but he showed he is a pitcher and not a thrower. Keep up the good work Ben.
burgess is a moron
July 15th, 2012
5:48 pm
nobody said chipper was up for the nobel peace prize.
and i would rather take 120 games of chipper for 7 straight years rather than 162 one year and 0 the next 3 or more/retirement because he’s not as durable as he’s aged. take this year, it seems like after giving chip a couple days off he goes 3-4 with an RBI or two.
Carl Farvman
July 15th, 2012
5:51 pm
“without a doubt has hall of fame talent, he’s not a hall of fame person.”
If what is reported is, in fact, close to the truth I couldn’t say it any better.
It struck me as odd when Larry commented during the All-Star game that this was the first time any of his kids joined him there. Perhaps ages of the kids were a factor or something else got in the way, but in the absence of a logical reason he barely made this one to give them that experience. I’ll assume that a legitimate reason prevented the huge treat from happening previously.
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:54 pm
Why does everyone hate me?
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:56 pm
Chipper is not a deserving Hall of Famer look at the stats
3000 Hits No
Gold Glove No
500 Home Runs
Lazy Plays 110-120 Games a year yes
Steve
July 15th, 2012
5:58 pm
Burgess, it’s not our fault you have no woman or friends and just come on here to bash Chipper. What a loser.
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
5:58 pm
Chipper lives on a ranch he is a hillbilly.
burgess is a moron
July 15th, 2012
6:01 pm
carl, not sure i can even remember the last time chipper made an all star game, so i think youd be correct to deduce age had a factor in it.
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
6:03 pm
Oh, and Ponce – I actually dont have a wife. I live with my parents, err, roommates’ basement.
Backdoor Slider
July 15th, 2012
6:03 pm
HARDLY
One blogger above, whose name I won’t repeat, put the words “Gonzalez” and “genius” together on the same line.
Uh … NO!!
Scroll up to look at it your own risk!
But prepare yourself first for an utter shock to your system!
Mets R Best
July 15th, 2012
6:04 pm
No crying. Watch your backs Braves because the Mighty New York Metropolitans will suck it up, fight back and get back in the race.
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
6:04 pm
Bro, Burgess is a moron. I am a 13 year old kid who has been messing with y’all the whole time. Jokes on you. I am a huge Braves and Chipper fan. All the stuff I said wasn’t true.
chipper hof creds
July 15th, 2012
6:06 pm
He is the only switch hitter in Major League Baseball history to have a .300+ career batting average and 400 or more home runs. As of the this season, Jones is the most senior active MLB player to have spent his entire career with one club, playing with the Braves for 19 consecutive seasons.
The reason why Cards fans and Yadi Molina gave Chip that huge ovation was because their own face of the franchise in Albert Pujols didnt have the loyalty to the team that Chipper had to the Braves. Chipper could have commanded well over the $90 million extension he signed for.
Just sayin.
Really?
July 15th, 2012
6:07 pm
@Burgess 5:26
you wrote “kral, please use spell check and try to use something called grammer. At least I can understand Tampa Gator’s posts.”
This is really funny… you call out someone for the ‘grammer’ and misspell ‘grammar’…. really?
what a fool!
burgess is a moron
July 15th, 2012
6:09 pm
i guess im supposed to feel bad now. nope, i dont.
kral
July 15th, 2012
6:11 pm
thanks really do not worry about grammar only comprehension..I think he got my point…Lord knows I hope so
Gene
July 15th, 2012
6:17 pm
I was at the Louisville Bats-Gwinnett Braves’ game Friday (22 Bats-1 Braves) and saw Janish play. I turned on the Braves’ game today and there was Janish in a Braves’ uniform. I thought I was hallucinating. The Braves traded Todd Redmond on Sat. for Janish. Janish and Pastornicky were playing against each other Friday in AAA and on Sunday they are on the same ML team. Cinci was happy to get rid of Francisco and made quick use of the pitcher acquired in the trade. Good luck to Pastornicky and Sheets. Both can make a difference.
RBigFish
July 15th, 2012
6:22 pm
Beone has the best post on here about Chipper.
Tommy3107
July 15th, 2012
6:26 pm
Why did Sheets leave baseball 2 years ago ,was it an injury?
reckingball
July 15th, 2012
6:29 pm
Mets R Bust @5:43……..Want some cheese with that Whine?
Tmabry
July 15th, 2012
6:29 pm
weak ESPN recap of the game. WOW. Title was ‘Santana Struggles’
Rick
July 15th, 2012
6:33 pm
Mets R Best, the reversed call last night was the correct one. I agree the ball to Yanish was a strike but Bourn’s was definitely a ball, although that pitch had been called a strike earlier. Bad calls suck but hey it’s not like the Mets have never benefited from them. Johan should not have had a no hitter earlier this season. The Braves have also been on the bad end of many calls this year.
reckingball
July 15th, 2012
6:34 pm
Title should be ‘Santana Gets His Azz Blasted Off of the Mound’
Bravefaninok
July 15th, 2012
6:34 pm
Tampa Gator
July 15th, 2012
5:00 pm
……man….if Sheets pitches anything close to this for the rest of the year…..every other team in baseball is going to be kicking themselves. But I guess he really wanted to pitch for the Braves anyway. He obviously saw the need for an effective starting pitcher. I think his knowledge is going to help some of the younger pitches on the staff as well. I just hope he stays healthy and continues to improve…..Go Braves.
I don’t know if anyone else noticed but after the shut down inning Big Ben was setting on the bench beside Tommy Hanson having a very intense conversation.
needing attention
July 15th, 2012
6:35 pm
32nd!!!!! …I am somebody!
Paddy
July 15th, 2012
6:37 pm
Burgess….you sir, are an idiot! With no clue!!!!!!!!!!!
reckingball
July 15th, 2012
6:38 pm
Mets R Bust…….That was C.B. Bucknor behind the plate, what do you expect?
He called them bad for both team’s pitcher, several of the pitches Medlen threw for strikes, were called balls.
bostonbravo
July 15th, 2012
6:41 pm
Tampa Gator is mayor of the “feel good” generation (or Fredi’s relative). In his fantasy world everyone is good & we must never criticize the pantloads…like UGGLA (all-star), Hinske & Fatsisco. By his or probably her logic…Brooks Conrad should still be on team because he won at least 2games with walk-offs. He has that third reich follower mentality that is much admired today.
Mets R Best
July 15th, 2012
6:49 pm
And to really keep throwing sand in our face, Larry Jones keeps killing us.
kral
July 15th, 2012
6:53 pm
let’s see..2 choices.accentuate the positive..or be terminally negative..bos br…you can be somewhere in between but I’m not sure that you can see that
DHD
July 15th, 2012
6:55 pm
Braves did not win 14 “Eastern” titles in a row. And, it’s “I like tuttles.”
ESPN sucks. And, Sheets makes it where we can trade Delgado/Minor OR Teheran for Greinke.
If we get Greinke, we win the division, IMHO.
eric fort
July 15th, 2012
6:58 pm
Too bad this blog gets off the subject of baseball and dominated by the same two or three people. Rumor going around about Upton for Uggla. Would put Prado back at second and Upton in left. Final piece would be resigning Bourne
Jeff
July 15th, 2012
7:01 pm
The Braves did look good in their first series after the All Star Break. But it is just the first series after the break the dog days are here for 6 more weeks. That’s when the Braves will show who they really are as a team.
Don’t get me wrong, I am a Braves fan through and through. My man cave has plans for being decked out in Braves memorabilia including Hank Aaron and Dale Murphy signatures. Don’t let your memories get too short Braves fans. Do you remember the Nats series at the end of June? Specifically the Saturday June 30th game. Yes, they won that only game of the series. However, there are two types of teams that make the playoffs. The first type rockets to a 7-2 lead in the 5th, and wins the game 9-3. The second type rockets to a 7-2 lead in the 5th and lets the tying run get to the plate in the 7th. Guess which one wins a playoff series.
Sheets was great today, yet he has 14 more starts if he stays healthy and in the rotation until October 3rd. The Braves have been having a tendency over the past 16 years to be quite Old Red Sox-esque in their pursuit of, and performance in the post season. Does September 1 through October 3 2010, ring a bell? The Braves began September 3 games in first place and suffered, a very in character, end of season meltdown. They won just 13 of their last 29 ending their last month with a .448 win percentage. Many complained of injuries that plagued the Braves, and they would have done better if . . . Playoff caliber teams don’t say if. . .
The Braves have some work to do if they want to surpass the Nationals’ pitching abilities. And next weekend will be the best test of the season. You will have your answer as to whether the Braves can hoist another Division, or NLCS banner in the fall next Sunday around 5pm or so after a grueling Nats doubleheader on Staurday.
BravesWin
July 15th, 2012
7:04 pm
@ eric fort, that doesn’t sound like a bad scenario. And yes, Bourne is essential.
kral
July 15th, 2012
7:16 pm
Brave’s fan I will always be..question things..yes but keep it to myself..that would kill blogs ….do not know enough to be an expert..looking forward to the rest of the season..hoping it will continue..winning streak yes..but overall success
kral
July 15th, 2012
7:17 pm
add yes
BravesfaninWis
July 15th, 2012
7:36 pm
@ Tampa Gator,
As I told you before, I have used a different name on here once or twice, but have never used another members name on here. Sorry to burst your bubble, but I say what I want to say whether it makes people happy, or makes them mad.
I also have been a fan of this team for over 30 years. Just because I call them out for playing like crap when they play like crap doesn’t make me a fair weather fan. Just like when they play good, I give them their props, which again doesn’t make me a fair weather fan.
Fair weather fans are those that can’t stand a team when they are losing, and love them when they are winning. Last time I checked, they absolutely sucked back in the 80’s and I was still a fan then, just like I am now. True fans hate it when their teams loses, they don’t just say ” Oh well, go get them tomorrow” That to me is a fair weather, non passionate fan. I don’t spend all the money I spend each year to just casually call myself a Braves. I purchase the MLB Extra Innings package every year, go to at least 1 game in Milwaukee every year when the Braves play here, my basement here in Wisconsin is completely decked out with Braves memorabilia that I have obtained over the years. I am not a fair weather fan, I am a passionate Atlanta Braves fan and HATE IT when they lose. That is me, sorry if you don’t like it, but one thing is for absolute certain, I WILL NEVER CHANGE!!
reckingball
July 15th, 2012
7:36 pm
Last time I looked at my calender, the year was 2012, not 2010 or 2011.
Woodstock Jacket
July 15th, 2012
7:42 pm
Does anyone know the details of the Ben Sheets contract? Do the Braves have an option for more than 1 year. I know it is just 1 start but I am curious.
reckingball
July 15th, 2012
7:45 pm
Bravesfan?inWis………..If you are any kind of a Braves fan, I would have to classify you as a Foul Weather fan.
claytondawg
July 15th, 2012
7:45 pm
@Burgess and Kral…the word is GRAMMAR, and not grammer Nuff said.
bravesgrl4life
July 15th, 2012
7:59 pm
Mets R Best,
And when Chipper is gone, you will have Freddie Freeman to take over being the Mets Killer
Brave New World
July 15th, 2012
8:03 pm
Mets R Best July 15th, 2012 5:43 pm
Congratulations on the sweep Braves fans. Now you got your payback for that series in New York to start the season. Who would have figured that an old, run down Ben Sheets would have pitched like that. I admit he pitched great against the magnificent Johan Santana.
But have you sent a thank you card to the umpires yet? Spread the word to the rest of MLB. Don’t go to Atlanta if you are looking for a fair game. The umps ripped off the Mets in the 5th inning on Sat., and then today, the umps called the game to the Braves favor again in the 5th. Johan had Janish struck out but the plate ump gives him a walk. Then he has Bourn struck out twice, but the ump kept calling strikes balls and Bourn ends up getting a big hit. Then they throw out out pitching coach! This is after they kicked out our manager on Sat.! Then, even after all that, that crooked eyed ump kept squeezing Johan and more runs scored!
The Mets should file an official protest!!
If the Mutts file an official protest, they’ll have to get in line behind Carlos Beltran and the Cards for blown call in Yoohoo Santana’s “no hitter.”
Pluto
July 15th, 2012
8:30 pm
@Steve… stop complaining about those who call “first.” With all the trash thrown about on the blog, that is one of the
serbok
July 15th, 2012
8:35 pm
First of all! This “Entity?” Burgess? Well I doubt there is a BB fan on the face of this earth! That is that Stupid! My Guess is~ “IT” (Burgess?) Likes the attention! Thats one sick Human being? I certainly will Not Comment on that nonsense anymore! I still fail to understand? How people can be Negative to a Certain First Ballot HOF’ER!! Who is hitting above 300! Everytime I see Chipper play~ He seems to hit the ball! It’s NOT like he is “Riding” his past performances! The Man is A Ball player! His personal life is his own business! None of Mine! I will say it again!!!
To all the so called BB experts on here~!
If you arent enjoying the last year of a Hall of Famer?
IF YOU See Kay!!!! YOU!
Cuz it boils down to~ enjoyment! Man I love to Watch Chipper handle the CHoppers to Third! One of the best arms of any Third Basemen in The Game!
BTW? He seems to be able to hit that Lil “Orb?” From Time to time? Anyone know when the Last Time Chipper Went O For?
waffleboy
July 15th, 2012
8:40 pm
Ben Sheets missed all of the 2009 and 2011 seasons with elbow surgeries. Loved what I saw out of him today, but don’t think he’ll hold up for the whole year. Hopefully, Jurrjens has figured it out and will give the Braves six strong every fifth day for the rest of the year. Great weekend for the Braves. They continue to battle through injuries and hang around for the playoffs.
The Cap Tipper
July 15th, 2012
8:56 pm
“if Sheets pitches anything close to this for the rest of the year…..”
He’s 91-92 for his career.Don’t count on it.
IDIOT!! Do you not know how to use stats correctly or what is your problem? Ben Sheets in his prime was a #1 starter, unquestioned. The man started the All-Star game in 2008… So we shouldn’t expect Justin Verlander to continue his sucess 4 years from now, by your logic… Records for pitchers are meaningless…many are given poor run support, especially when they play for anemic offenses, any baseball fan knows this, and the fact you even mentioned W-L record to support an argument about talent shows you as the idiot of the blog. Mike Minor has a winning record 13-11 all-time, so is he a great or even good pitcher? Oh, I left out his 5.27 career ERA sorry. Back to my point Ben Sheets has a career ERA of 3.79, and it was made higher by an injury plagued 2010 with Oakland. By comparison Cliff Lee has a career ERA of 3.66, CC sabathia 3.51, Josh Beckett 3.87, Chris Carpenter 3.76…so why can’t we expect success like this the rest of the year, from a former #1 starter, with a superb ERA, who struck out 18 braves in a game, 264 in a season, and started the All-Star game just 4 years ago??
The Cap Tipper
July 15th, 2012
9:01 pm
Carl Favreman is a complete fool…
Ben Sheets was 12-14 in 2004 so by “brilliant” Carl’s logic he stunk up the joint. He only had a 2.70 ERA, made the All-Star team, pitched 237 innings, struck out 264 people and was 8th in the Cy Young voting. Oh, did I forget to mention he is a 4 time All-Star?
DoninAcworth
July 15th, 2012
9:03 pm
Hey there can’t we just be Braves fans and slow down trying to one up each other here?
I’m shocked, yes, shocked that we all can’t get along. Like it’s seven in a row and look at who we did them to..Phillies and Mets!!! Also, to Mets R Best… blog your own team’s space and get outta town like a whipped pup down three straight to us Braves! Go, Go!
mke brave
July 15th, 2012
9:10 pm
great weekend congrats to Ben Sheets grat to see you back
southgabrave
July 15th, 2012
9:19 pm
Where has anyone see the Uggla for Upton rumor? I have only seen that on Braves blogs. I wouldn’t trade Prado for Upton, but Uggla for Upton absolutely, even if we had to include a prospect. The ssalary we give away is a plus as well. it would take care of Upton’s salary, plus some
Then a move for a topline pitcher,preferrably Greinke, but there a few to choose from at this point. I have no idea what it would take, but I am sure 2 pitching prospects at least. I would imagine 2 out of the following, Teheran, Delgado, Minor and Gilmartin, plus another prospect. I would include any combintion of those four except both Delgado AND Teheran.
I think the reason Minor was not sent to AAA instead of Delgado, is that he is being showcased.
BravesfaninWis
July 15th, 2012
9:23 pm
@ Reckingball,
Opinions are like A-Holes, everyone has one. I will guarantee that I spend more money each and every year on the Braves than you do, I will also guarantee that I have much more Braves memorabilia then you do. I have watched almost every single Braves game for the past 10 years, can you say that? I highly doubt it.
I grew up in West Palm Beach Florida and went to every spring training of the Braves and have a picture that was taken of me with both Dale Murphy and Bob Horner that is in a glass case signed by both of them right next to the baseball that was also signed by them, do you have that? Again, highly doubt it.
I have in a big glass jersey case a authentic Atlanta Braves home jersey that is signed by Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, Tom Glavine, David Justice, Mark Teixeira, Tommy Hanson, Tim Hudson, Terry Pendelton, Freddie Freeman, Johnny Venters, Craig Kimbrel, and many others that is the highlight of my Atlanta Braves themed finished basement. Can you say that? Again, I highly, highly doubt it.
So saying I am a fair weather fan is like the pot calling the kettle black. I have spent more money on something that I am supposedly “Fair Weathered” about than you spent on anything in your life, and that I will guarantee.
TB Rays
July 15th, 2012
9:28 pm
Please send Uggla here for Upton. The only biger loaf than Upton is at Publix. We’ve had to bench him more times than Burgess has pissed people off today….just saying. Did you see Uggla after the game today? Right in there hugging Sheets. Team player who’s in a slump…..great guy and a great attitude. Uggla can be part of the solution…..Upton would ruin Bourne and Heyward….
Bravesfanbob
July 15th, 2012
9:36 pm
How about the comment that Chipper told Sheets before the first pitch.. “Just like riding a bike.” That obviously made Sheets feel more at ease, and it may be the difference between a very nervous pitcher, and a guy who allowed 0 runs and 2 hits. I had the honor of meeting John Smoltz a few years ago, and he told me that if it hadn’t been for a 7 year old girl’s comment to him before the 7th game of the ‘91 WS, he would have been a mess. He was warming up in the bullpen before the game, and Leo was asking him how he felt. He said, “I’m nervous.” Leo told him he’d be okay. Leo came back a couple minutes later, and asked again, and Smoltz said, “I’m nervous.” Smoltz was then throwing his last warmup toss, and he fired it. Right after he let it go, he saw a 7 year old girl walking right behind Olsen, his catcher. Olsen caught it, and Smoltz breathed a sigh of relief. Smoltz then went to the little girl and asked her why she was out there on the field. She said she was singing the National Anthem. He said, “Wow! For the 7th game of the World Series? Are you nervous?” She said, I’m nervous, but I’m ready!” Leo then at that moment walked up and asked Smoltz how was he. Smoltz said, “I’m nervous, but I’m ready!” Smoltz says he will never forget how that comment made him pitch that night. I can guarantee that comment from Chipper did the same for Sheets. WTG Chipper and Ben!
Kevin S
July 15th, 2012
9:57 pm
Sheets debut is nice but lets not get a head of ourselves just yet. Remember, Shane Reynolds started out 5-0 Atl, then ended the season 9-11 with a +5 era.
reckingball
July 15th, 2012
10:21 pm
Bravesnon-faninWis @9:23pm…….Why would someone spend so much money on a team that they hate so much? All of your post on these blogs convey nothing but haterd, for the Atlanta Braves.
What kind of a ‘fan’ posts a comment like, “I have a very good feeling that the Braves are going to lose tonight.” your quote before the last game in the series with the Cards, in which the Braves sweep the series.
That is being a ‘fan’? Not in my opinion.
Also, I did not call you a ‘Fair Weather Fan’, I don’t consider you a fan of the Braves at all, but if you are any kind of a fan of the Braves, it would be a FOUL-WEATHER fan.
You NEVER have anything good to say about them, and you seem to enjoy it when they lose.
BTW, every team is going to lose some of their games, even a team with a $198million payroll is going to lose some games.
Burgess
July 15th, 2012
10:48 pm
Chipper sucks
reckingball
July 15th, 2012
11:13 pm
But, who am I to judge.
If what you do makes you happy, then I hope that you are happy with what you do.
blackdog
July 16th, 2012
5:30 am
Leave Uggla on the bench
RBigFish
July 16th, 2012
7:39 am
Chipper sure makes a lot of money and is extremely popular to be a “part time” player.
Carl Farvman
July 16th, 2012
7:49 am
The CapTipper needs to get a hobby. I comment about Sheets’ W/L record and he writes a detailed Stat Memo. Winning or losing half your games across 180+ contests is a big enough sampling to suggest he probably won’t vary much from that from here on. Perhaps the remainder of ‘12 will be an exception. Nothing more, nothing less.
Randal Patrick McMurphy
July 16th, 2012
8:42 am
Nice run going… playing well enuff that even Havana Fats hasn’t had many opportunities to meddle and screw this all up. Keep it up, Boyz… and keep the largess of the faux Skipper’s posterior firmly planted on the bench and out of site… |-)
Vermont 39
July 16th, 2012
9:09 am
If poor umpiring behind the plate is going to be reviewed…let’s start with the 1997 playoff series against the Marlins
Kendell Jones
July 16th, 2012
9:23 am
There is only one thing I can say about the TAMPA GATOR. He is terribly hung up on himself and thinks he is the only one who knows anything about game. As far as I am concerned, you should only allow one comment on thiis page per person. I am tired of seeing him argue on this page with everybody like who is the only one who knows anythng about baseball.
LawDawg
July 16th, 2012
9:57 am
This is awesome. I remember when Sheets came into the league and have always been a fan. He would always be right on the cusp of being a Cy Young Award-caliber pitcher and then would be derailed by injury. I love that he is mounting a comeback with the Braves. Here is hoping he can stay healthy and contribute.
Bob Horner's Blonde Mullet
July 16th, 2012
10:01 am
HOLY SHEETS!
Skokie Dog
July 16th, 2012
11:06 am
Fredi: “Let’s all tip our caps to Ben Sheets! He was okay out there on the mound today. And the umpires, I tip my caps to them too.”
Von Trapp
July 16th, 2012
12:21 pm
Burgess has a right to his opinion just like all others. He just happen to tell the truth on Chipper “Bones” Jones in his comparison to Cal Ripken. Bones ain’t no Ripken. He gets hurt way too much and Ripken just kept chugging through his injuries. If Bones is really hurt,I say let him get completely well but if it’s just jammed fingers,etc………put some duct tape on them and play ball
Felix
July 16th, 2012
12:30 pm
Dan “Whiff” Uggla, the rally killer, benched for game 3 against the Mutts. Way to go Fredi! Keep his fanny on the pine!
Jurrjens making strides in return | Atlanta Braves
July 16th, 2012
2:37 pm
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Jbailz
July 16th, 2012
3:40 pm
Wow – Mets R is a little bitter, if you watched the game live they have this thing called K zone that clearly showed that, though close, the pitches to Bourn and Janish were outside of the zone. Whether they were called strikes before that during the game or not they were out of the zone (that makes them a ball) and give some props to the Braves for taking advantage of a couple walks on close pitches.
chilidawg
July 16th, 2012
6:20 pm
Is Ben Sheets with the Braves for the year (2012) or longer? He looked better than Hudson yesterday.
cowdogit
July 16th, 2012
6:44 pm
With no speed the braves will be lucky to beat Washington one out of three. Can’t beat the good teams with heavy weights running the bases.
urban redneck
July 16th, 2012
7:33 pm
holy sheets!!!
Gobravos
July 16th, 2012
8:04 pm
Chipper Jones has to be the purest Braves hitter of all time. Man has he got a sweet swing. Mr. Sheets you definitely passed my expectations. Man I wish the Braves would sign Michael Bourne to a long term contract. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BRAVES.
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