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nolie
July 29th, 2012
4:04 pm
Yawnish is the worst hitter in the bigs
Tampa Gator
July 29th, 2012
4:04 pm
Ray….
Those are probably the same “fans” that wanted to dump Durbin early in the season…..and want to dump Uggla now. Go Braves…..now…I am gone.
N Nine
July 29th, 2012
4:04 pm
When you think of Chad’s past, you picture him playing for the Phillies. Yes, technically he got dumped by Nats.
JC Brave
July 29th, 2012
4:04 pm
Where are all of the ones on here saying the braves were going to lose 2 out of 3 this weekend. Where are you now. Yes you are being called out.
Right here. I was wrong then, and happy now.
Mark
July 29th, 2012
4:04 pm
I’d trade Uggla for Victorino and throw in Durbin just so they’d take Uggla!!
Pace
July 29th, 2012
4:04 pm
Hey Woody – he’s gotta ‘work on his pitches’ sometime LOL
DS1
July 29th, 2012
4:04 pm
Is there not a better spot to pinch hit McCann for Janish? `
BFChris27
July 29th, 2012
4:04 pm
3:03pm: There’s some scuttlebutt in high circles that the Giants are the team getting League, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports (on Twitter). But it’s not a sure thing.
Woody Woodward
July 29th, 2012
4:05 pm
Ryan Howard looks like he’s still hobbled.
JNick
July 29th, 2012
4:05 pm
…JC Brave, I never once said Durbin PLAYED for the Nats. I said:
Nats released Durbin this year at the end of Spring Training
Phils last had Durbin in 2010. Durbin was with the Nats this year all thru spring training before they released him right at the end.
Phils didn’t have Durbin, Nats did….
….again, facepalm….my point was, the team that actually released Durbin this year (Nats) probably wishes they kept him…jesus…
DS1
July 29th, 2012
4:05 pm
Mark
Your quickly turning into a one trick pony. OK, we know you don’t like Uggla. Give it a rest, will ya?
Woody Woodward
July 29th, 2012
4:05 pm
Look, pace, don’t laugh. We’re liable to see that.
Mark
July 29th, 2012
4:06 pm
Nolie
You are right again regarding Yawnish. I knew nothing about him when we got him but your description of him initially was dead on. Good defender – No hit at all.
JC Brave
July 29th, 2012
4:06 pm
Is there not a better spot to pinch hit McCann for Janish?
Would you want Pastornicky at SS for the rest of the game?
JNick
July 29th, 2012
4:07 pm
…I’m remembering why I avoided this forum for a month….
TNScott
July 29th, 2012
4:07 pm
Nolie-Yawnish is the worst hitter in the bigs
Only til Wilson returns.
JNick
July 29th, 2012
4:08 pm
Holy crap, someone got Victorino out.
Mark
July 29th, 2012
4:08 pm
Ds
You are correct. I was doing better until I see some of these people defending him and his crappy hitting, whats gonna happen later…
Again, you are right. I’m off him today
Jerry
July 29th, 2012
4:08 pm
I would have rather seen Jurrjens pitch the 8th and 9th to see how he adapts to the bullpen. Oh well.
JNick
July 29th, 2012
4:08 pm
I think Uggla is giving Yawn-ish a run for that title. Brendon Ryan too…
Pace
July 29th, 2012
4:09 pm
I’ve got no problem w/Janish, the day the Braves got him we all knew he was a plus fielder and absolutely no hitting – he’s only here for defense and to keep a spot warm till Simmons gets back. He’s done very well in the field and any offense he’s provided has been a bonus.
JNick
July 29th, 2012
4:09 pm
@Jerry, I wouldn’t put Jurrjens in unless we had at least an 8 run lead.
Hmmmm
July 29th, 2012
4:09 pm
through 6, Maholm pitching nicely against the Cards
JC Brave
July 29th, 2012
4:10 pm
JNick:
I misunderstood your “had“.
JC Brave
July 29th, 2012
4:11 pm
Or “have“.
Bama Brave
July 29th, 2012
4:12 pm
Where Is PHILLY FAN? LOL
N Nine
July 29th, 2012
4:12 pm
EOF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LAG
July 29th, 2012
4:13 pm
Completely unrelated to anything concerning baseball, but we’re crushing Argentina in women’s beach volleyball right now.
Jerry
July 29th, 2012
4:13 pm
JNick,
You know that sooner or later Fredi will use him, so why not use him now and see what he can do. If he gets in trouble, bring the man in.
Rabid Rascal
July 29th, 2012
4:13 pm
EOF looking salty!
George
July 29th, 2012
4:13 pm
joe TELL battle ax TO RUN THE BALL OUT.
Chris from the Rock
July 29th, 2012
4:14 pm
It’s really sad when J.D. Martinez is mentioned in a promo for an Astros/Braves game.
JNick
July 29th, 2012
4:14 pm
@Jerry, true, but Jurrjens scares me. I think he’s the only pitcher in baseball capable of giving up 5 runs on 1 pitch…
Mark
July 29th, 2012
4:14 pm
Agree with Jerry. Two runners get on just get him out.
N Nine
July 29th, 2012
4:15 pm
Watching Papelbon pitch is like watching paint dry. UGH!
Mark
July 29th, 2012
4:16 pm
Lag
Thats really good to know!
LAG
July 29th, 2012
4:16 pm
Back to baseball: I’m not nearly as concerned about facing Papelbon in non-save situations… especially when his team is behind. He didn’t seem too great in those situations while playing for Boston either.
DS1
July 29th, 2012
4:17 pm
Mark
I’ll not defend his current offensive woes, but I will just say you have to look at the back of the baseball card when a guy is going this bad. Anybody with a career 255/345/470 line and 30 HR power has to be give quite a bit of leeway.
But as much as you or I might want him out of the lineup, it’s not our call.
While we are winning, I’d stick with him (if it were my team).
Jerry
How ya been? What are the doc’s telling ya? (email is wrs-jas@live.com) Love to hear from you.
nolie
July 29th, 2012
4:17 pm
the Braves are best when the other teams throws a lot of walks.
Top 5 scoring teams in the NL are the top 5 OBP teams in the NL
keylargo
July 29th, 2012
4:17 pm
Yawnish is the worst hitter in the bigs
I am grateful he’s not the worst defensive SS in MLB like we started the season with.
JC Brave
July 29th, 2012
4:17 pm
50 million on the mound right now.
Bravesfaninnc
July 29th, 2012
4:17 pm
@Chris from the Rock I wonder if the Astros will also trade J.D. Martinez before the deadline as it seem like they are treading away any player who is on the 40 man roster.
Mark
July 29th, 2012
4:18 pm
What big game was it a couple years back that the fans were chanting Over-Rated when Paplebon was in? All-Star?
DS1
July 29th, 2012
4:18 pm
Jerry
I’m thinking that if FW makes a deal for a starter or reliever, JJ might not see any more action for the Braves this season.
Mark
July 29th, 2012
4:19 pm
Stanzaaaaaa
Guy can motor
nolie
July 29th, 2012
4:19 pm
the one thang that Constanza CAN do is run
DS1
July 29th, 2012
4:20 pm
JC Brave
With a 4 run lead, I’d be OK with Pastornicky for 2 innings. Or heck bring Prado into SS. I just think in that situation, you do your best to pile on.
nolie
July 29th, 2012
4:20 pm
yeah KL he is great on D and that’s why he’s here.
Mark
July 29th, 2012
4:20 pm
Braves need to start getting fined for the F Bombs.
JC Brave
July 29th, 2012
4:20 pm
RESIGN BOURN!!
Pace
July 29th, 2012
4:20 pm
Bourn needs a day off – swing isn’t the same as it was a month ago – could be getting tired.
JNick
July 29th, 2012
4:20 pm
At least ‘bon is healthy. Their other option threw about 2 pitches in spring training for the Reds before needing TJ surgery. Bet the Phils are glad they pulled back that 4 year/$44mil deal they offered Madsen…
abeeewright
July 29th, 2012
4:20 pm
I’d save Jurrjens for a blow-out in the Houston series. Phillies can come back from four down against bad pitching. Let’s just win the game.
Woody Woodward
July 29th, 2012
4:21 pm
Who’s a better hitter, nolie. Yawnish or Georgie?
JNick
July 29th, 2012
4:21 pm
…distracted by girls in bikinis playing sand volleyball…
Rabid Rascal
July 29th, 2012
4:23 pm
Love seeing closers in non-save situations. Seems like more times than not that they get ripped.
JC Brave
July 29th, 2012
4:23 pm
With a 4 run lead, I’d be OK with Pastornicky for 2 innings. Or heck bring Prado into SS. I just think in that situation, you do your best to pile on.
Good point. But his lack of defensive skills and range might turn a hole inning around and those 4 runs could turn into nothing.
JNick
July 29th, 2012
4:23 pm
Braves beat about $300mil worth of pitching this weekend with a guy on a minor league contract, a guy who isn’t arbitration eligible yet, and a guy who signed a “team friendly/hometown discount” contract…
Rabid Rascal
July 29th, 2012
4:23 pm
Guess not this time.
nolie
July 29th, 2012
4:24 pm
highway robbery
nolie
July 29th, 2012
4:24 pm
Georgie
Ward
July 29th, 2012
4:24 pm
Hello everyone! I never thought the Braves to be playing thuis well….. I wonder how Philly Phan is tasting defeat?
Woody Woodward
July 29th, 2012
4:25 pm
Chip, that was not a “high drive.”
Rabid Rascal
July 29th, 2012
4:25 pm
Hey, Livan is pitching for Milwaukee. Guess they want Washington to catch up.
David O'Brien
July 29th, 2012
4:25 pm
Martinez to pitch 9th for Bravos
Woody Woodward
July 29th, 2012
4:25 pm
Thanks nolie. Not that it really matters.
Bravefaninok
July 29th, 2012
4:27 pm
got the broom ready
kevkat
July 29th, 2012
4:27 pm
Rabid Rascal
July 29th, 2012
4:25 pm
Hey, Livan is pitching for Milwaukee. Guess they want Washington to catch up.
And two men are on already for the Nats.. and outs
Ward
July 29th, 2012
4:27 pm
This well, and owning the Phillies. Philly Phan this is priceless….Braves are on a mission……Philly Phan this is quit funny……..We are laughing, and I bet your momma fell of her rocker!
Pace
July 29th, 2012
4:27 pm
Rabid Rascal – Livan did ok for the Brewers last time out – shut down a gNats rally and held them scoreless for 1 2/3 inning !!! Still helping the Braves
kevkat
July 29th, 2012
4:28 pm
and no outs that is..and he’s about to walk a guy to load the bases
kevkat
July 29th, 2012
4:29 pm
bases loaded,no one out
keylargo
July 29th, 2012
4:29 pm
One day Martinez is going to have to have a Proctologist remove a baseball from part of his anatomy.
Woody Woodward
July 29th, 2012
4:30 pm
I appreciate that play by yawnish, but few guys get rid of the ball faster than Simmons. Glad whe we get him back
Dawg '88
July 29th, 2012
4:31 pm
Phillies Fans….Oh Phillies fans….hello! Anybody home?
See ya!
How Sweep It IS!
LAG
July 29th, 2012
4:32 pm
SWEEP
Woody Woodward
July 29th, 2012
4:32 pm
Ghost of Nate McClouth gonna be in the braves OF as long as Jason is in rt.
BFChris27
July 29th, 2012
4:32 pm
Braves WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How Sweep It Is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bama Brave
July 29th, 2012
4:32 pm
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT
JNick
July 29th, 2012
4:32 pm
YICKETY!
abeeewright
July 29th, 2012
4:32 pm
BARVES WIN! BARVES WIN!
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
Could be three back in another 1/2 hour.
JC Brave
July 29th, 2012
4:32 pm
SWEPT!
BOOM!
Go Braves!!!!
nolie
July 29th, 2012
4:32 pm
wow. Phils score only 4 runs in 3 games. Not the same ol’ bullies
Pace
July 29th, 2012
4:32 pm
The Sweep – great weekend for the Braves – now if the Brewers can hold on, be really good.
Skeezix
July 29th, 2012
4:32 pm
Sweep! Sweet Sweep!!
Mark
July 29th, 2012
4:33 pm
How seep it is?
Now that was lame.
Great series though
brian
July 29th, 2012
4:33 pm
nice win and a great way to finish off the series.
Woody Woodward
July 29th, 2012
4:33 pm
Gotta punch bullies first, nolie. Seems we did that.
brian
July 29th, 2012
4:33 pm
Chip can say how sweep it is as much as he wants as long as it is the Braves doing the sweeping!!
beachcomber
July 29th, 2012
4:34 pm
Any sweep is great but one over the Phils is particularly sweet. We have made Amaro’s decision making process much easier.
Bravesfaninnc
July 29th, 2012
4:34 pm
Huge sweep now Wren get a deal done
Ward
July 29th, 2012
4:34 pm
Braves win!!!!!!! Philly Phan, taste defeat…………………………………….
kevkat
July 29th, 2012
4:34 pm
Nats have a run..but two out..Livan still laboring
Dawg '88
July 29th, 2012
4:35 pm
Phillies came into the series saying it was a chance to send a message. Well they did:
Message: SELL! SELL! SELL!
Ward
July 29th, 2012
4:36 pm
Where is Philly Phan? Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!
abeeewright
July 29th, 2012
4:36 pm
Brewers are in trouble when Livan is your seventh inning guy. No wonder they coughed up those leads to the Phillies.
But, Livan gets out of the bases loaded no outs, only giving up a run.
Pace
July 29th, 2012
4:36 pm
Livan survives – gNats still down 5-3
TNScott
July 29th, 2012
4:37 pm
Maybe Livan can use that Bugs Bunny curve of his.
Dawg '88
July 29th, 2012
4:37 pm
That huge Thud you just heard was the Phillies Season being blownup for good!
Woody Woodward
July 29th, 2012
4:37 pm
Now off to Miami to “fin”ish off the fish. Don’t let em off the hook. Can’t let those games ” get away.” Or we’ll be sunk.