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nolie
August 4th, 2012
8:52 pm
FCS
Venice Jim
August 4th, 2012
8:52 pm
and what we really need is an Ace.
So, who were you hoping for?
Hmmmm
August 4th, 2012
8:53 pm
those 3 runs = his run total in his last 3 starts (22 and 2/3) vs Fish/Pirates/Cardinals
Tomahawk Mafia
August 4th, 2012
8:53 pm
That is really frustrating to tie the game and hold for exactly one pitch.
The A Bomb
August 4th, 2012
8:53 pm
The ONLY concern I have about Maholm is that he’s been on nothing but second-division teams for the duration…..He’ll be facing REAL pressure for the first time.
milo
August 4th, 2012
8:53 pm
Braves didnt read scouting report, there is only one Astro who can go yard and he did yard work twice tonight
phil
August 4th, 2012
8:53 pm
Kris, you’re right….maholm ain’t Carlton.
He’ll do hopefully though.
Veer
August 4th, 2012
8:54 pm
Maxwell is the next Giancarlo Stanton
Capt.Mudd
August 4th, 2012
8:54 pm
Maxwell indeed waited on ‘that pitch,’ he is Smart.
nolie
August 4th, 2012
8:54 pm
well we all knew that he was not gonna keep pitching one run outings….
milo
August 4th, 2012
8:54 pm
Pressure?? he pitched for a team that scored 2 runs a game for him…. every pitch was a pressure pitch
Pace
August 4th, 2012
8:54 pm
Very good Capt. Mudd
phil
August 4th, 2012
8:55 pm
What ace were we gonna get?
Tomahawk Mafia
August 4th, 2012
8:55 pm
Time to tie the game again. In the large scheme of things, Maholm did pitch quite well. He just made two awful mistakes.
Venice Jim
August 4th, 2012
8:55 pm
At least LaRoche can’t tie the game leading off the next inning…
MIdtown
August 4th, 2012
8:55 pm
Uggla’s gonna kill us.
Uggla sucks.
Uggla is hopeless
Uggla … we’re done.
(thwack)
YEAH! UGGGGGGLAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!
nolie
August 4th, 2012
8:55 pm
well at least we are getting into their pen
Venice Jim
August 4th, 2012
8:56 pm
And LaRoche homers…
phil
August 4th, 2012
8:56 pm
This bum is 1-8 with a 6.05.
Watch this…
TNScott
August 4th, 2012
8:56 pm
Kris- I didn’t like giving up a power arm even though injured. In a perfect world without corporate media ownership we could’ve used Viz for Josh Johnson.
Venice Jim
August 4th, 2012
8:56 pm
Me and my big fat mouth…
Veer
August 4th, 2012
8:56 pm
IAM GETTING MORE AND MORE FED UP OF ADAM LAROCHE
Pace
August 4th, 2012
8:56 pm
7IP – 3R, I’ll take that just about every start from all five starters. Especially with the offense the Braves have this year.
Disgusted
August 4th, 2012
8:56 pm
It’s water under the bridge at this point, but it bugs me to hear fans talk about Maholm as if he is going to be a real difference maker.
kris — I think that most of know that he is a journeyman average pitcher but what we liked about it is that they did not give up Delgado, Minor or Teheran.
Now, maybe Vizcaino does come back and be a keeper, but that TJ is still a serious injury to come back from though it is often done.
Comming back from TJ is noting to take for granted. In the minds of many we did not give up alot.
Not to mention that we do have PM for one more yr.
We were not going to retain either Dempster or Grienke, they would be rentals.
Overall not a bad game for Malolm, but those 2 HRS killed him.
nolie
August 4th, 2012
8:57 pm
if he pitches a quality start most every outing we will do ok
Lance
August 4th, 2012
8:57 pm
He went 7 innings, gave up 3 runs, and leaves still giving us a chance to win. Not great but better than some pick-ups the Braves have made in the past.
nolie
August 4th, 2012
8:58 pm
ya know, I just had a feeling all day that things would be worse than we expected tonight….
The A Bomb
August 4th, 2012
8:58 pm
Hinske will hit a ton of homers in Japan next season.
JC Brave
August 4th, 2012
8:58 pm
This bum is 1-8 with a 6.05.
Watch this…
Actually, for the Braves, that’s the same as he being a Cy Young caliber pitcher.
Capt.Mudd
August 4th, 2012
8:58 pm
@Pace…..thanks, but I’m just tryin’ to “keep pace!”
Kris
August 4th, 2012
8:59 pm
Venice Jim – I was hoping we could get Grienke or Josh Johnson, but truth be told I would have been very happy if we had just gone with Medlen as a starter and picked up a solid middle reliever.
I think worst case scenario Medlen is equal to Maholm, but he represents a whole lot more upside. Maholm is 30 with an 88 MPH fastball…I think its fairly safe to say that he is what he isn’t this point in his career.
nolie
August 4th, 2012
8:59 pm
Bourn needs some more rest
Disgusted
August 4th, 2012
8:59 pm
If our guys did better with men on base Maholm would be leaving with a lead.
We did get 7 out of him, not bad at all. Too many LOB.
phil
August 4th, 2012
8:59 pm
Sigh…
Veer
August 4th, 2012
8:59 pm
This is reason why you don’t give Bourn a 14 Mil a year contract. Not much he can do
nolie
August 4th, 2012
9:00 pm
he is what he isn’t?
David O'Brien
August 4th, 2012
9:00 pm
Maholm in ATL debut: 7 IP, 6 H, 3R, 2 BB, 8 K, threw 57 strikes in 84 pitches
Pace
August 4th, 2012
9:00 pm
9 Baserunners tonite – 2 runs. Bats are the problem tonite – not pitching.
Disgusted
August 4th, 2012
9:01 pm
Bourn deserves to be Booed. The BUMB needs to step it up and get going again.
No 15 plus million for you now Mike.
Lance
August 4th, 2012
9:02 pm
I agree….LOB is gonna kill us
nolie
August 4th, 2012
9:02 pm
I’m sorry guys, but this one is destined for the L column
The A Bomb
August 4th, 2012
9:02 pm
Cue the Spanish cussing.
Disgusted
August 4th, 2012
9:02 pm
This time we did not even have a chance 1-2-3 inning.
BOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
ncbravesfan90
August 4th, 2012
9:02 pm
And a guy with a 1-8 record and a 6+ ERA dominates us in the 7th inning….
Hmmmm
August 4th, 2012
9:02 pm
so unless i’m missing someone, no starter traded before the deadline will win his debut
phil
August 4th, 2012
9:02 pm
Oh well….
Release Maholm and prado.
Venice Jim
August 4th, 2012
9:03 pm
Kris – but getting Greinke for 2 months for 3 prospects? (and I will not mention how many runs he gave up yesterday)…
UNCBrave
August 4th, 2012
9:03 pm
This would be a BAD loss
Veer
August 4th, 2012
9:04 pm
Bourn is overated. What he is is a singles hitter. Uggla is more important than Bourn for the same dollar because Uggla’s hits make impact in a game. He has the presence of hitting a homerun but with Bourn all you are hoping for is a pathetic single and if there are 2 outs in the inning then there is no point in watching Bourn as he doesn’t have the impact bat to do anything but hit singles
Tomahawk Mafia
August 4th, 2012
9:04 pm
Nobody should ever pop up a 3-1 pitch in foul territory.
Lance
August 4th, 2012
9:05 pm
I’m an oldie (still mad about the Bret Butler trade) so I learned patience a while back. That being said, giving up ever other pitch then jumping back on the wagon is giving me whip-lash
Tomahawk Mafia
August 4th, 2012
9:06 pm
I see the criticism of Bourn. He has value, but he would bring more to the Braves if he made fewer outs. He could really stand to be more patient and take more walks. That and he strikes out entirely too much. Those are my only criticisms of Bourn.
nolie
August 4th, 2012
9:06 pm
much of it is facetious lance, some are serious that way others mock them
JC Brave
August 4th, 2012
9:06 pm
If the score holds, the Astros will get their third win since July 1st.
THIRD win since July 1st.
THIRD win in more than a month.
THIRD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m about to freakout here!!!
Jaded
August 4th, 2012
9:07 pm
Veer, what if I told you Bourn has more extra-base hits than Uggla this year?
Pace
August 4th, 2012
9:07 pm
Lance – that’s what makes this blog so much fun – whiplash – and at least 75 budding GM’s
Bravefaninok
August 4th, 2012
9:08 pm
The big bats are due up next inning….might end up a walkoff in the bottom of the 9th,but we are not losing tonight.
nolie
August 4th, 2012
9:08 pm
hey they gotta beat somebody sometimes
Lance
August 4th, 2012
9:08 pm
I don’t think we should keep Bourn at the money is is going to want. We are going ot need to get someone with his kind of speed, though.
Jaded
August 4th, 2012
9:09 pm
The Astros’ bullpen is solid but hittable. No lights-out guys down there. The Braves can still come back if Cory holds ‘em here.
Hmmmm
August 4th, 2012
9:09 pm
“This would be a BAD loss”
beat Hamels, Blanton, Halladay, Buehrle, Nolasco. Lose to Lucas Harrell and an Astros team that has won but 3 games since June 28. Yeah, it wouldn’t be something to feel good about that’s for sure. Well, they got 6 outs to try and make sure that doesn’t happen.
phil
August 4th, 2012
9:09 pm
Is what he isn’t…..exactly! Lol
Kris
August 4th, 2012
9:09 pm
Yea 7 innings 3 runs against the worst team in baseball is a decent outing – I’m not saying he sucks or is a terrible pitcher. The point is, why trade for something we already have plenty of in house? In a best of 5 divisional series who are your top 3? Today I would say Hudson….then does it even matter? You have arguably 4 starters who are completely average and another one (sheets) that is no guarantee to even be around.
Before everyone jumps down my throat, just realize that all I’m trying to say is that Maholm doesn’t do anything for our team. Everyone is praising Wren like he pulled off some major deal, when all he really did was further solidify our pitching mediocrity.
The A Bomb
August 4th, 2012
9:09 pm
Gwinnett Gearrin in tonight. Short leash.
Veer
August 4th, 2012
9:10 pm
Jaded, I will take Uggla over Bourn in RBI situations and Homerun situations.
nolie
August 4th, 2012
9:10 pm
more interested in OBP than speed
The A Bomb
August 4th, 2012
9:11 pm
Get him outta here.
Capt.Mudd
August 4th, 2012
9:11 pm
Darn–he just bought Marwin Gardens too
UNCBrave
August 4th, 2012
9:12 pm
Gearrin’s in and we’re only down 1? Get DURBIN, VENTERS in please…
Lance
August 4th, 2012
9:12 pm
True dat on the OBP…..how about both
nolie
August 4th, 2012
9:12 pm
looks like a blowout coming up. thats ok, let them get it out of their systems b4 tomorrows game
JC Brave
August 4th, 2012
9:12 pm
Sorry for repeating, but…
THIRD win since July 1st!!
And only their 11th win on the road!!!
They have 10 road Wins!!!
TEN!!!
phil
August 4th, 2012
9:12 pm
I’ve had about enough of gearrin and his goofy grin.
It’s the stros! Make some pitches!!
Jaded
August 4th, 2012
9:12 pm
Gearrin’s sinker can’t fail him now.
Tomahawk Mafia
August 4th, 2012
9:12 pm
Gearrin is probably a bit fatigued.
Bravefaninok
August 4th, 2012
9:12 pm
Where is Venters??????????
UNCBrave
August 4th, 2012
9:12 pm
BAD managing by FG…
nolie
August 4th, 2012
9:13 pm
thats the problem with roogys like Gearrin and Moylan
Pace
August 4th, 2012
9:13 pm
Venters hasn’t even warmed up the past few games that I’ve noticed – is he just not available?
The A Bomb
August 4th, 2012
9:13 pm
What’s with pitching the back end of the ‘pen chasing 1?
Never mind — it’s Gonzalez.
Mixxo
August 4th, 2012
9:14 pm
Big K.
Lance
August 4th, 2012
9:14 pm
Huge K
Jaded
August 4th, 2012
9:15 pm
Venters is either still hurt or in Fredi’s doghouse. Avilan seems to be the second lefty behind EOF right now.
Pace
August 4th, 2012
9:15 pm
Avilan coming in? I don’t understand it, but Fredi must have more confidence in him than EOF or Venters?
JC Brave
August 4th, 2012
9:15 pm
Luis Avilan coming in.
Blowout in 3… 2… 0… 1…
UNCBrave
August 4th, 2012
9:16 pm
Avilan over Venters?? Is Venters hurt??
Lance
August 4th, 2012
9:17 pm
I have been wondering about Venters, too
Venice Jim
August 4th, 2012
9:17 pm
Good call, JC…
Lance
August 4th, 2012
9:17 pm
Exhale big…that was too close
nolie
August 4th, 2012
9:17 pm
aqlright, here we come!!!!
Bama Brave
August 4th, 2012
9:17 pm
Phew
JC Brave
August 4th, 2012
9:17 pm
Miracle!
phil
August 4th, 2012
9:17 pm
Fire FG!!
Bravefaninok
August 4th, 2012
9:17 pm
Whewwwwww….
Hmmmm
August 4th, 2012
9:18 pm
safe to say if they get to that point, the Braves hitters should (should ….) have an advantage over a Houston closer who will probably be a bit rusty in that department
Venice Jim
August 4th, 2012
9:18 pm
Safety squeeze score Reyes – 6-4…
Lance
August 4th, 2012
9:19 pm
Here’s hoping they do…
Venice Jim
August 4th, 2012
9:19 pm
To be precise, a safety squeeze bunt and run for the Marlins…
The A Bomb
August 4th, 2012
9:20 pm
Solano squeezes home Reyes….
MIAMI 6 WASHINGTON 4 TOP 7
Pace
August 4th, 2012
9:20 pm
Yes VJ – on this blog, one MUST be precise