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Murph
August 22nd, 2012
6:31 pm
DS1, I don’t see anything from you around that time.
faninva
August 22nd, 2012
6:35 pm
light showers in DC right now.
Murph
August 22nd, 2012
6:39 pm
Trade Uggla to the Reds along with $15mil for Billy Hamilton, the kid who just set the single season stolen base record.
DS1
August 22nd, 2012
6:39 pm
thx Murph
bravofan
August 22nd, 2012
6:46 pm
where is everyone?
Felix
August 22nd, 2012
6:47 pm
Yee hah! Uggla sits tonight! Hey Fredi, feel free to sit him for a few more games. In fact, how about the next 39 games?
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 22nd, 2012
6:47 pm
Once again, we can’t escape the rain…
Lew
August 22nd, 2012
6:48 pm
Time To Say Goodbye posted 32 times on the last blog. Apparently they had a hard time saying it.
Lew
August 22nd, 2012
6:49 pm
faninva – There’s a new cd you need to check out – Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath and Ian Gillan of Deep Purple.
Lew
August 22nd, 2012
6:51 pm
Meant to add – 2 cd set called Who Cares.
faninva
August 22nd, 2012
6:54 pm
thanks Lew! Giving Amazon a workout these days because of you!
faninva
August 22nd, 2012
6:55 pm
yep, skies a lookin’ nasty in DC
Frank Shab PA
August 22nd, 2012
6:55 pm
Just heard an interview on FAN with Mets GM Aldersoen. It looks like David Wright 3B could be had before he becomes a free agent at the end of 2013.
Attention: GM Wren PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS!
They will most likely let him go for the best package over the winter to. whomever can offer the Mets the best package? Cmon
fuzzmeister
August 22nd, 2012
6:56 pm
Braves have to step up their game if there are any thoughts about the postseason to be had. Obviously the ones we keep runnin’ out there are not getting it done. Sit some folks down for awhile and put someone else in their place. Does it really matter who loses the game? It’s still a loss and we need wins now. We could get hot and go all the way or fall flat on our faces. Time will tell the story and I’ll be a Braves fan either way.
TuffShhhtuff
August 22nd, 2012
6:57 pm
It will be interesting to see and hear the game attendance for tonight’s game in DC, but not nearly as much as the next game in ATL if the current trend continues. Lordy, Lordy, it could get ugly!. BUT, that’s the only way to take a stand. Money do talk, yes it do. Keep going and you will get the same results. Love mediocrity? Then you should be in “Hog Heaven”(along with Honey Boo Boo!)
Carroll Rogers
August 22nd, 2012
6:57 pm
7:30 first pitch
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2012
6:58 pm
Sooo…you want to give up a boatload of top prospects for a single year of David Wright? Because there is little chance of resigning him for what he will command as a free agent…
MiaBchBravesFan
August 22nd, 2012
6:59 pm
To expand on a point I made yesterday. Aside from Chipper, who in this lineup has ever carried a team when it matters most – September?
Bourn & Uggla played for second division teams and have never known playoff baseball, Heyward and Freeman must be stressing over their contributions (although the one hitter who has done well as of late is Heyward), McCann is seriously injured, yet pushed to start, and Prado, Janish, Johnson & Francisco are strictly role players.
Not much ‘there” there.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 22nd, 2012
7:00 pm
Tom Hart @tom_hart
Nats will present Chipper with a team autographed base and an autographed photo of #10 with Adam LaRoche and Mark DeRosa.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 22nd, 2012
7:02 pm
Tom Hart @tom_hart
DeRosa’s message to Chipper on photo: “You’re the man! Thanks for teaching me how to be a big leaguer!” #Braves
Nice!
bravesgrl4life
August 22nd, 2012
7:04 pm
A Nationals-autographed base? That’s pretty lame if you ask me.
George
August 22nd, 2012
7:07 pm
It must be raining, they are not playing.
J-MAN
August 22nd, 2012
7:07 pm
Wish we had DeRosa to play 2nd base over Uggla.
NATS NUTT
August 22nd, 2012
7:07 pm
I feel a sweep a coming,can you hear it!I it say DIV. CHAMPS and WS CHAMPS go NATS!!HAHAHAHA
Animus
August 22nd, 2012
7:08 pm
So, instead of seeing the presentation live, I’m seeing “Under the Lights” Epic FAIL for SportSouth.
George
August 22nd, 2012
7:09 pm
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 22nd, 2012
7:02 pm
Tom Hart @tom_hart
DeRosa’s message to Chipper on photo: “You’re the man! Thanks for teaching me how to be a big leaguer!” #Braves
Nice!
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WOW that is nice, I always thought MARK was a good guy.
BF54
August 22nd, 2012
7:10 pm
Lotta season left NN
BF54
August 22nd, 2012
7:12 pm
I see your nat ti tude and raise you one Atlanta tude
Brava
August 22nd, 2012
7:13 pm
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 22nd, 2012
7:02 pm
Tom Hart @tom_hart
DeRosa’s message to Chipper on photo: “You’re the man! Thanks for teaching me how to be a big leaguer!” #Braves
Nice!
Agreed. Very classy of DeRosa.
Animus
August 22nd, 2012
7:13 pm
With the tweets I’m seeing, it sounds like it’s a pretty nice presentation. Video, the bat he used for the 1st HR in Nats Park History, etc.
Of course, I’m re-learning how they do a broadcast instead of seeing something I’d really enjoy. Who decided to put this on???
George
August 22nd, 2012
7:15 pm
Frank Shab PA
August 22nd, 2012
6:55 pm
Just heard an interview on FAN with Mets GM Aldersoen. It looks like David Wright 3B could be had before he becomes a free agent at the end of 2013.
Attention: GM Wren PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS!
They will most likely let him go for the best package over the winter to. whomever can offer the Mets the best package? Cmon
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DAVID is still on the good side of age 30, good power replacement for CHIPPER. Cab we might be able to sign him.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 22nd, 2012
7:17 pm
So, instead of seeing the presentation live, I’m seeing “Under the Lights” Epic FAIL for SportSouth.
Agreed.
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2012
7:17 pm
George-
Not at the $20-$25 million per year he’s likely to get
Brava
August 22nd, 2012
7:18 pm
George, I have to agree with cab on this one. Wright is probably out of our league with the payroll we have. One of the big market teams will get him, if he doesn’t stay with the Mets.
Animus
August 22nd, 2012
7:18 pm
David Wright is owed $16M next year. Isn’t that about the target price (maybe 1 or 2M below) Bourn? Which player would help the Braves more?
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2012
7:20 pm
Animus-
Again, David Wright is a free agent after next year. I’d rather not give up half the farm system for a year of his services. IF Bourn is a Brave next season, it will not cost any prospects (or any current players on the big club) and we will certainly have him beyond 2013
Line Drive
August 22nd, 2012
7:21 pm
How many second basemen in organized baseball are hitting over .208 and can we get one to replace our multi millionaire choke artist
bravesgrl4life
August 22nd, 2012
7:21 pm
Would definitely rather see the presentation instead of the Under the Lights they’ve shown about 50 times.
Braint
August 22nd, 2012
7:21 pm
raining and the team has to fly to SF tonight on the red-eye……
Animus
August 22nd, 2012
7:22 pm
CAB – sorry I didn’t make my point. It was I’d rather see the Braves spend a couple dollars more for Bourn than try to get/resign Wright. Rather see the Braves work to keep Bourn in Atlanta.
Line Drive
August 22nd, 2012
7:22 pm
send Uggla early so he doesn’t bat at all tonight
richbrave
August 22nd, 2012
7:23 pm
Rge way rgings have gone in D.C. this trip in, makes a BRAVES fan want to load the plane ASAP.
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2012
7:23 pm
Animus-
Ah! Got it
Sorry I misread your intent
richbrave
August 22nd, 2012
7:24 pm
If UGGLY would just learn to hit the breaking ball.
Donny Corleone
August 22nd, 2012
7:25 pm
Superman can be had next year for a job at the AJC and the occasional feel from Lois Lane. Well within the Braves’ payroll cap.
Animus
August 22nd, 2012
7:25 pm
CAB – not your fault, I was so engrossed in the re-run about how a Braves game is brought to us fans, that I wasn’t concentrating on what I was typing – could have explained it better
But, after seeing the show for the 23rd time, NOW I GET IT!!!
cricket
August 22nd, 2012
7:27 pm
So, instead of seeing the presentation live, I’m seeing “Under the Lights” Epic FAIL for SportSouth.
lucky you, MLB EI is showing me the RAIN DELAY screen
Animus
August 22nd, 2012
7:28 pm
cricket – I sure miss the days that TBS would just shove in a DVD of the Andy Griffith Show.
At least the presentation will be shown, apparently before the game starts.
Donny Corleone
August 22nd, 2012
7:29 pm
Alas, Uggla is continuing his Braves killer act although this time as Brave instead of a Marlin.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 22nd, 2012
7:32 pm
Tom Hart @tom_hart
Seriously, the Nats re-gifted #Chipper. He gave them the bat after the inaugural home run here. They took it off the office wall today.
Sounds like something Jeff Loria (Marlins owner) would do…
nolie
August 22nd, 2012
7:32 pm
WIN or LOSE?
George
August 22nd, 2012
7:33 pm
BRAVES announcers did not say what MARK wrote.
BF54
August 22nd, 2012
7:34 pm
Win
JC Brave
August 22nd, 2012
7:34 pm
BALLGAME!
SWEEP!
SEASON!!
bravesgrl4life
August 22nd, 2012
7:35 pm
Marteen
cabravesfan
August 22nd, 2012
7:35 pm
I really don;t understand the stupidity of some fans…
Birdhair
August 22nd, 2012
7:35 pm
Dan Uggla-Another failed long-term, expensive signing by Wren. Wonder when they are handing out uggla bobblearm’s?
BF54
August 22nd, 2012
7:35 pm
Marteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen!!!
Jerry
August 22nd, 2012
7:36 pm
I’m liking the lineup for tonight, but to be honest I’m gonna miss not seeing Uggla strike out or pop up tonight. Just got so used to that happening that it’s not gonna feel natural now. sigh
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 22nd, 2012
7:37 pm
Wow…
Tom Hart @tom_hart
Another thing: the bat is broken. RT @J_T_Hoffman: @tom_hart he needs to use the bat and hit another homer and give it back!
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 22nd, 2012
7:38 pm
Marteen shows us how to leadoff…. not with a K!
ncbravesfan90
August 22nd, 2012
7:38 pm
“I’m liking the lineup for tonight, but to be honest I’m gonna miss not seeing Uggla strike out or pop up tonight. Just got so used to that happening that it’s not gonna feel natural now. sigh”
Don’t worry, you’ll get to see Heyward strike out….
toast
August 22nd, 2012
7:40 pm
exactly why giving yourself up to get the guy to 3rd is freaking stupid in that case. play for the big inning and take chances. heyward against the lefty so predictable with result. unbelievable
ncbravesfan90
August 22nd, 2012
7:41 pm
Anybody want to explain to me why Heyward is hitting 3rd tonight against a left considering Heyward’s slash line against lefties?:
.219/.278/.348
Capt.Mudd
August 22nd, 2012
7:41 pm
Hello everybody! Go Braves.
nolie
August 22nd, 2012
7:41 pm
was not a total give yourself up. it might have gotten through
JC Brave
August 22nd, 2012
7:42 pm
It’s like watching a lineup with 8 pitchers and Chipper Jones.
ncbravesfan90
August 22nd, 2012
7:42 pm
If is Chipper batting third….It’s 1-0 ATL but…..
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 22nd, 2012
7:43 pm
Another missed opportunity… sigh
DEJAVU
August 22nd, 2012
7:43 pm
leadoff double and nuthing to show for it! SMDH!
GoNatsGo
August 22nd, 2012
7:44 pm
There’s a reason why the Braves are unable to hit w/ RISP this week. It’s called GOOD PITCHING! The Nats don’t have the lowest ERA & fewest runs allowed in MLB for nuthin.
nolie
August 22nd, 2012
7:44 pm
if Meds is 5′10″, I’m 7′14″
toast
August 22nd, 2012
7:44 pm
he was going to the right side. most of the time right call, sorry not in that situation. j hey against lefties and frequency of missing the ball so much was predictable. like to see Johnson be aggressive. just the way this team is rolling right now. happy to get a first inning run on Monday and that wasn’t enough.
1957 Braves Fan
August 22nd, 2012
7:45 pm
Does any team waste more lead off doubles than the Braves?
nolie
August 22nd, 2012
7:46 pm
he could have gotten a single to the right side, he hits there a lot
Tomahawk Mafia
August 22nd, 2012
7:46 pm
Some things just never change. Leadoff double is wasted and the Braves fail to score a run. I am sure Washington will pounce on Medlen tonight for four runs in the first inning like they do every other game against the Braves.
Fats
August 22nd, 2012
7:46 pm
Babe Ruth would have to ride the bench if he was hitting like Uggla and McCann. Who do these bums think they are? We can not wait for them to snap out of it. Sit your cans down fellows. You aint’t getting it done. That’s baseball as Bobby Cox would say.
toast
August 22nd, 2012
7:48 pm
lefty coming in on the hands and no way he was throwing anything middle out. johnson took defensive swing just to get the ball to right side. he did his job, just not good baseball. situation different if RH batter up next
nolie
August 22nd, 2012
7:48 pm
guy caint play second either
Rick C
August 22nd, 2012
7:48 pm
Uggla would have had that one
DEJAVU
August 22nd, 2012
7:49 pm
Patornicky sucks but so does Uggla pick your poison!
nolie
August 22nd, 2012
7:49 pm
I have seen Johnson get singles in those exact circumstances
Brava
August 22nd, 2012
7:50 pm
Great work, Kris!
Columbus
August 22nd, 2012
7:50 pm
Whats up you all of you hatin’, pessimistic, when the going gets tough you ditch and moan and fold , whiny little girlWhats up with you crybabies?
nolie
August 22nd, 2012
7:51 pm
Little Krissy Get-er-done
Tomahawk Mafia
August 22nd, 2012
7:52 pm
Pastornicky certainly has trouble snaring liners hit in his direction. I remember a game earlier in the season where he failed to catch a liner and it lead to a big inning.
Nerdville
August 22nd, 2012
7:52 pm
Man on second, no outs. Way to leave him stranded at third Braves offense!!
toast
August 22nd, 2012
7:53 pm
pine freddy tomorrow as well. johnson in left, prado at first. ff needs a break regardless what he does tonight. lefty tomorrow
Animus
August 22nd, 2012
7:54 pm
toast – I think you may be right about FF sitting – if it’s a lefty starter.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 22nd, 2012
7:55 pm
Rev handled that first ball well… he’s a natural!
DEJAVU
August 22nd, 2012
7:55 pm
So if we know the Braves cant hit left handed pitchers why is it that the management cant get it! This team cant hit good pitching period!
Capt.Mudd
August 22nd, 2012
7:58 pm
Well a collective sign ensues from the minions waiting for a Braves ‘break thru’ rally!
Columbus
August 22nd, 2012
8:00 pm
To all you haters, I will be cheering for and supporting my Braves this evening and the rest of the season. I will not hatin on Uggla or McCann when they are down.
Whats the point? I hope they get their swings back in the next 2 weeks and the Braves have their BEST MONTH OF THE SEASON IN SEPTEMBER!
I am also hoping the Braves also trim 3 games off the 7 game lead by the end of the month and be 4 games out going into September!!! Starting TONIGHT!
CHEW ON THAT HATERS!
Capt.Mudd
August 22nd, 2012
8:00 pm
That’s a real gamble by Heywire
Tomahawk Mafia
August 22nd, 2012
8:00 pm
Against the Braves a ball bounced off the plate usually goes for a base hit, but when the Braves hit one off the plate, it turns into a routine play.
ncbravesfan90
August 22nd, 2012
8:00 pm
I’m telling ya, all Desmond had to do was see a Braves uniform and he starts hitting.
Knows Warts
August 22nd, 2012
8:02 pm
Some teams rise to a challenge. In fact, the best teams thrive on it. I don’t see how you can call what has happened in these key games against the Dodgers and Nats anything but choking. Every time the pressure is turned up a bit, the Braves gag. Look at last year. Choking is part of the DNA of this team.
Rick C
August 22nd, 2012
8:03 pm
Desmond has had a good series, but his career numbers versus the Braves aren’t that great really.
brian
August 22nd, 2012
8:04 pm
he was clearly out of the baseline and in the field of play
ncbravesfan90
August 22nd, 2012
8:04 pm
Bobby Cox has got thrown out numerous times for that same exact call….come on Fredi