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VaBravesFan
August 26th, 2012
9:30 pm
Tough spot for Wren and the Braves. Look how consistent Uggla was and then he came here and has been well below norms.
McCann has been very consistent but has battled injuries the past 2 seasons and the numbers are trending down. But I think it’s all about health with him. Gotta do the option and hope for a healthy McCann who will hit 280/360/460 25 HR and help this team win and go from there. 1 year deals are always better than long term commitments. So we shouldn’t worry about McCann and money quite yet.
Animus
August 26th, 2012
9:30 pm
Citi F. Jones
August 26th, 2012
9:29 pm
Cabrera should be disqualified from winning the batting title this season.
I agree, but there is no rule in place for that -yet. I’d like to see Bud Light come out with a ruling on it before they give him the award.
CHOP SHOP
August 26th, 2012
9:31 pm
Nice range Janish
Citi F. Jones
August 26th, 2012
9:31 pm
LOL @Orel Hershiser complaining about PEDs – they were all popping amphetamines back in his day.
CRM300
August 26th, 2012
9:31 pm
BravesFan54, also 66, fan since 1957 world series. We have seen a lot, haven’t we! These new Braves fans who criticize this team have no idea what it was like to be a Braves fan in the 70’s and 80’s! Being competitive every year was something we could only dream about!
Bravefaninok
August 26th, 2012
9:31 pm
Jefferson Lockerman @Jefferson_Lock
@Buster_ESPN you can at least pretend not to be a Braves fan #biasedjournalism
Funny stuff…
The A Bomb
August 26th, 2012
9:31 pm
Difference is… Lincecum earned his big deal through performance.
Uggla was….oh forget it.
phil
August 26th, 2012
9:32 pm
Quality start…..
Hate that “stat”
Veer
August 26th, 2012
9:32 pm
i havent seen Hudson throw as hard as he is throwing today.
Venice Jim
August 26th, 2012
9:32 pm
There should be a rule that George’s reposts don’t count in the official blog counting – how could he have posted more than me?
MikeInFl
August 26th, 2012
9:32 pm
LOL, announcers have forgotten there’s a game going on.
M.V.P.Heyward
August 26th, 2012
9:32 pm
What an inning by Hudson!
David O'Brien
August 26th, 2012
9:32 pm
Lincecum: 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 4 K. 90 pitches
Mitchell
August 26th, 2012
9:33 pm
Got Heeeem.
More runs.
The A Bomb
August 26th, 2012
9:33 pm
Hudson pitching like a 1 1/2.
phil
August 26th, 2012
9:34 pm
CRM300
August 26th, 2012
9:31 pm
BravesFan54, also 66, fan since 1957 world series. We have seen a lot, haven’t we! These new Braves fans who criticize this team have no idea what it was like to be a Braves fan in the 70’s and 80’s! Being competitive every year was something we could only dream about!
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not this sometime critic….
I grew up on that 70s and 80s crap. Not easy to forget Rowland Office, Willie M and others.
Bat Masterson
August 26th, 2012
9:35 pm
Yeah, yeah. I’ve been a Braves fan since before they were the Braves. Way back in the 1800’s
ACE
August 26th, 2012
9:35 pm
Jim and Don were whinning earlier about the Sunday night games. They said no team likes them. Breaks your heart doesn’t it?
keyLargo
August 26th, 2012
9:36 pm
I guarantee you Jaun Francisco will get a shot at 3rd base before the Braves pay Prado 3rd year arb money to play 3rd. Is Francisco a sure thing? No, but I think he works hard to improve and will play better as a regular.
As hard nosed as it would be, I would love to see the Braves trade a healthy McCann to the Rays for Paul Shields. 1 year guarantee vs. 2 years at the same price. McCann has been going downhill since 2008 and is not going to be out working with Jaun Francisco this winter.
The A Bomb
August 26th, 2012
9:36 pm
phil — WIllie Montanez was good! If you want to dig — Luis Gomez, Rpd Gilbreath! YEAH!
CHOP SHOP
August 26th, 2012
9:36 pm
haha Clemens the snake needs to hang it up
Venice Jim
August 26th, 2012
9:36 pm
Nice eye, Marteenn!
phil
August 26th, 2012
9:36 pm
Lincecum looks different….fatter even.
Veer
August 26th, 2012
9:37 pm
Hersisher saying it out straight out without fear that he thinks Clemens will come back to delay hall of fame voting. Can Hersisher take such risk on national tv and also risk ruining his relationship with Clemens saying outright that he thinks Clemens has other motives
Citi F. Jones
August 26th, 2012
9:37 pm
Let us assume the postseason starts tomorrow, and lets assume the Braves win the division. Who’s in the 3-man rotation?
1. Hudson
2. Medlen/Maholm?
3. Minor/Maholm?
Chris from the Rock
August 26th, 2012
9:37 pm
Why is Cordier still on the 40-man? He have up 4 runs in 1/3 inning for Miss. today, bringing his ERA to 24.00. I know that they don’t want to have just given TONY freakin’ PENA away for nothing, but it’s time to let him go.
phil
August 26th, 2012
9:38 pm
I see vin scully has reupped for another go next yr….
Good for him.
Venice Jim
August 26th, 2012
9:38 pm
Nice job, Mac!
CHOP SHOP
August 26th, 2012
9:38 pm
1. Hudson
2. Maholm
3. Minor
David from Athens, AL
August 26th, 2012
9:38 pm
McFann glad to see you are OK. Miss you on the blog. I understand … as a strong Jason fan .. I understand you need a break. Hoping Mac will be OK. Bottom line … we are Braves Proud!!!!!!! I have learn to glance at the blog and just read insightful comments and certain bloggers ( you are one)!!! Just love to root for the Braves no matter what!!
The A Bomb
August 26th, 2012
9:39 pm
Why is Hinske even close to that conversation?
Venice Jim
August 26th, 2012
9:39 pm
phil – be careful – you’ll get cab to start waxing rhapsodic about Vin…
phil
August 26th, 2012
9:39 pm
That’s a nice AB for Mac…..glad they can all have fun with this slump….it will help get him out of it perhaps.
VaBravesFan
August 26th, 2012
9:39 pm
Prado will be a Brave and they will pay his 3rd year ARB (Estimated 7 mil). He could easily be an everyday player at 3 different positions while also having the ability to play 1st base on occasion, hell even SS in a pinch.
Bat Masterson
August 26th, 2012
9:39 pm
Throwing Clemmons under the bus. Good stuff
cabravesfan
August 26th, 2012
9:39 pm
Mac talking to Huddy…love that <3
Bravefaninok
August 26th, 2012
9:40 pm
Nice stroke Mac….I could live with Mac hitting like that,If the shoulder hurts,cut back and just hit them liners.
CHOP SHOP
August 26th, 2012
9:40 pm
Braves will not win the division though
Bronke
August 26th, 2012
9:41 pm
Hey McFann welcome back! Isn’t it funny you come back and McCann starts heating up again! Hmmm. Don’t go away again
The Braves need the old McCann back again. Away with you imposter McCann!
ACE
August 26th, 2012
9:41 pm
A split here and 2 out of 3 vs the Padres would be nice.
CRM300
August 26th, 2012
9:41 pm
It’s James Shields, KeyLargo, and the Rays will never be able to afford to keep McCann. They would not make that trade. I live in Tampa Bay area.
phil
August 26th, 2012
9:42 pm
Clemens does have other motives….who is he kidding at 50 yrs of age?
And maybe he can pitch. 88 on the gun? Not bad.
phil
August 26th, 2012
9:43 pm
Joe West is a physical wreck….are you kidding me? It’s time, joe. Quit…..please.
CaptainMudd
August 26th, 2012
9:43 pm
Juan with a bit more patience and discipline exhibited
CHOP SHOP
August 26th, 2012
9:43 pm
Juans GF must be in right field with the direction he was looking on that swing…
The A Bomb
August 26th, 2012
9:43 pm
Takes are just spewing out of phil like San Francisco’s own PL.
ACE
August 26th, 2012
9:44 pm
Vin wants to see another WS in LA.
Veer
August 26th, 2012
9:44 pm
Clemens at 50 throws harder than Hanson who is half his age.
I will take Clemens right now over Hanson. Clemens atleast has a sinker to go along with his 88 fastball.
Hanson and Clemens probably have same stamina level right now so I would look into getting Clemens
Animus
August 26th, 2012
9:44 pm
Juan needs to work on that “don’t coil so much” thing. He really winds up before he swings – but…when he connects it’s fun.
Citi F. Jones
August 26th, 2012
9:45 pm
CHOP SHOP
August 26th, 2012
9:40 pm
Braves will not win the division though
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It’s a shame.
CaptainMudd
August 26th, 2012
9:45 pm
@50….???…please–quintessentially tantalizing?
Bat Masterson
August 26th, 2012
9:45 pm
Clemmens is probably still juicing
keyLargo
August 26th, 2012
9:46 pm
I prefer Dick Enberg over Vin Scully but that’s like saying you thought Aaron was better than Mays. ALL were at the top of the giant heap.
CRM300
August 26th, 2012
9:46 pm
90% of you would never stay fans of the Braves if they were losing 90+ games every season like they were in the 70’s and 80’s. Admit it! One post season appearance in all that time and they were swept in that series. You don’t know how good you have it now!
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
August 26th, 2012
9:46 pm
Hey, all! Thanks! Yeah, I dunno—Blog was making me too cranky, and I didn’t like it. Took time off, the Braves stunk, but I didn’t get as mad…
cabravesfan Mac talking to Huddy…love that <3
Yes!
I told Mom it would be funnier if their AVGs were in the .300’s, but it’s good stuff nonetheless…
cabravesfan
August 26th, 2012
9:47 pm
The only way Vin Scully is not the Dodger announcer is when Vin Scully decides it’s time to call it a career.
IlliniBrave
August 26th, 2012
9:47 pm
Fatcisco just gave us a glimpse of what to expect if he’s a regular in the lineup next year. Occasional massive HR, albeit with no one on base, surrounded by plenty of Ks and grounders.
VaBravesFan said “Next year Francisco’s production will be about the same as Uggla in 2011″. Try more like Uggla in 2012. Check the stats, and you see that they have almost the same strikeout rate, HR rate, RBI rate, etc. Uggs as a higher OBP and OPS – due to more walks, and Fatcisco has a higher BA. And Uggs has a way better glove.
ACE
August 26th, 2012
9:48 pm
Clemens wouldn’t mind a couple more wins to pass Maddux on the all time win list.
Venice Jim
August 26th, 2012
9:48 pm
YANISH!!!
The A Bomb
August 26th, 2012
9:48 pm
OXYGEN! OXYGEN! OXYGEN!
Bravefaninok
August 26th, 2012
9:48 pm
Janish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CaptainMudd
August 26th, 2012
9:48 pm
Yepper Yanish!!
Hmmmm
August 26th, 2012
9:48 pm
Jan the Mon!
M.V.P.Heyward
August 26th, 2012
9:48 pm
Janish!!!!WTG!
Veer
August 26th, 2012
9:48 pm
i have said this before Janish is the best 200 hitter i seen in m life
ACE
August 26th, 2012
9:48 pm
There goes that light hitting SS.
cabravesfan
August 26th, 2012
9:48 pm
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
Brian McCann does not want to use shoulder issue–a cyst–as an excuse. He says others have to be effective playing hurt, and he does, too.
BFChris27
August 26th, 2012
9:48 pm
JANISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Animus
August 26th, 2012
9:48 pm
That was funny – and Janish w/a bonus – a little offense and 2 more RBI!
phil
August 26th, 2012
9:49 pm
Lol at the Hinske impression by the giants!!
Yanish!!
CHOP SHOP
August 26th, 2012
9:49 pm
What is this? girls softball? Never seen someone run into the wall and fall chasing a rolling ball.. haha
VaBravesFan
August 26th, 2012
9:49 pm
Great! The Braves got this in the bag just in time to watch Breaking Bad!
Citi F. Jones
August 26th, 2012
9:49 pm
CRM300
August 26th, 2012
9:46 pm
90% of you would never stay fans of the Braves if they were losing 90+ games every season like they were in the 70’s and 80’s. Admit it! One post season appearance in all that time and they were swept in that series. You don’t know how good you have it now!
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Dude, I’m in Northern California and am a Raiders and Kings fan. I stick with my teams through thick and thin.
The A Bomb
August 26th, 2012
9:49 pm
Wonder if Janish could play 2B? Probably.
That would be a super middle infield IMO.
Tomahawk Mafia
August 26th, 2012
9:49 pm
That was a key hit by Janish. I trust that Hudson can hold a 5-0 lead.
Mitchell
August 26th, 2012
9:49 pm
Are we just going to test Huddy’s three run lead statistic or can we…
Janish, well done.
That’s kind of a Got Heeeem! on me right there.
CHOP SHOP
August 26th, 2012
9:50 pm
Horrible bunt Huddy
ACE
August 26th, 2012
9:50 pm
It was bad luck that simmons got hurt but the pickup of Janish has been a great move. Great defense and a little offense.
phil
August 26th, 2012
9:50 pm
Bunted it too hard but good call…
Venice Jim
August 26th, 2012
9:50 pm
Fire Hudson!!!
T-Dawg
August 26th, 2012
9:50 pm
Dumb decision. Really bad coaching call there.
VaBravesFan
August 26th, 2012
9:50 pm
I don’t like that call at all. Just let Hudson swing if he fails you still have a runner on 3rd with Bourn up..
Animus
August 26th, 2012
9:50 pm
Not a good bunt for the suicide. And there goes Huddy’s avg. Think Mac is ahead again
IlliniBrave
August 26th, 2012
9:50 pm
Little Janish showing “big boy” Juan how to hit with RISP.
The A Bomb
August 26th, 2012
9:51 pm
BUMB! He should be Booed.
David O'Brien
August 26th, 2012
9:51 pm
I’m amazed they gave Janish a triple on that, instead of the double and error that it was.
Mitchell
August 26th, 2012
9:51 pm
Coulda got more, but okay.
ACE
August 26th, 2012
9:52 pm
Citi, those of us who have been around awhile saw the braves get swept in 1969 and 1982 with not much else until 1991 but we are still fans.
CaptainMudd
August 26th, 2012
9:52 pm
If one has been a ‘fan’ since 1969…perhaps a switch now would make them even ‘grayer.’
J-MAN
August 26th, 2012
9:52 pm
If you can play SS the most athletic infield position then you can play 3B or 2B. 1B is an athethic position as well but you need to be at least 6 ft 2 to play it. But Janish could play 2nd Base or 3rd Base.
CHOP SHOP
August 26th, 2012
9:52 pm
A BOMB – Who should be booed?
Animus
August 26th, 2012
9:52 pm
Well, Fredi is ‘managing’ more tonight. Hit & Run earlier, getting some SB’s, and the suicide. Keeps the offense moving at least.
Like the idea, execution was poor. Still, it’s 5-0 and Huddy is what, about 455 – 1 w/a five run lead?????
Veer
August 26th, 2012
9:52 pm
5 runs is enough today.
4.5 games out now in the East. A win tomorrow and we are out by 4.0 games with Nationals have way tougher schedule. They play 7 vs Cardinals and 3 vs Dodgers and 6 vs Phillies.
Phillies I consider tough.
We have a shot
phil
August 26th, 2012
9:53 pm
CRM300….you’ve made your point, now.
You win the award tonight for bestest and most loyalistist fan….
Congrats.
Now, since you don’t know what you’re talking about concerning loyal fans, why not just shut it while you’re still ahead.
David O'Brien
August 26th, 2012
9:53 pm
Like Braves odds here? Hudson is 151-6 when he receives 4 or more offensive runs while in game.
CaptainMudd
August 26th, 2012
9:53 pm
Hi Ace….I like that mindset brother
Venice Jim
August 26th, 2012
9:54 pm
I hate it when the brilliant strategy of giving away an out with a hitter who has been perfect at the plate goes awry…
The A Bomb
August 26th, 2012
9:54 pm
HUDSON! Booed!
IlliniBrave
August 26th, 2012
9:54 pm
DOB: probably not statistics kept to check on this, but it seems to me that while Bobby called for a lot fewer squeeze plays, they were mostly safety squeezes, whereas Fredi has called for what seems like too many suicides. Just my recollection – which could be very very flawed.
keyLargo
August 26th, 2012
9:54 pm
Sorry CRM300, I have a friend named Paul Shields and he overroad James. James could be the #1 we need THIS year and next. And I would never trade a less than healthy McCannn unless he was demanded by some other team.