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CaptainMudd
September 2nd, 2012
9:26 pm
Love me some Bravos tonight
vitriol spewer (phil)
September 2nd, 2012
9:26 pm
4 months after the last one…..
Play on, Chipper Jones!!
Lee in S GA
September 2nd, 2012
9:27 pm
N8..understand…. kids will do it to you
The A Bomb
September 2nd, 2012
9:27 pm
OK Venice Jim — you’ve discovered the truth. I am perfect.
Perfection? Hardly. Why would I dabble HERE on the Internet if I was anything close to that. But personally, when people around here post NO opinions yet criticize others for EVERY SINGLE take they post, that’s ridiculous. Many are dumb, of course. But have at it. It’s all about the First Amendment.
And notice — I’m not in that post, am I, or did I post much negativity on tonight’s blog. Just to make sure, I went through all my posts. Worst thing I said was,
“September 2nd, 2012 8:06 pm
Brian — ANYTHING that would help Gonzalez NOT make moves in the lineup helps this team in so many ways.”
Oooh. Oh, sorry, that’s a kiddie word. I guess I’m not perfect.
Great win.
Oh no, A Bomb being positive. Call 9-1-1.
nolie
September 2nd, 2012
9:28 pm
N8 became a girly-man. Sad
David O'Brien
September 2nd, 2012
9:30 pm
Updated game story with quotes
(will file again in a bit after transcribing)
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/09/02/chippers-3-run-walk-off-homer-lifts-braves-past-phillies-8-7/
ray k
September 2nd, 2012
9:32 pm
This team has shown plenty of heart this year. It is just too bad that Uggla and Mac aren’t playing like Uggla and Mac of a few years ago. That 6-8 hole in the lineup is hard to creatively plug up on a consistent basis. Simmons’ return and Medlen’s continued good work are reasons for optimism. I hope it’s enough.
Venice Jim
September 2nd, 2012
9:33 pm
Poor fellow – sorry you are miserable…
Lee in S GA
September 2nd, 2012
9:33 pm
well they are 5-10 in their last 15 games…i am not exactly going to hi-5 everybody in the damn street tomorrow
The A Bomb
September 2nd, 2012
9:34 pm
And that’s your typical get-under-the-skin response to everyone.
But thank you for NOT italicizing. My progressive lenses are acting up.
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
September 2nd, 2012
9:35 pm
Andrew Vazzano@TheRopolitans
This Chipper home run trot may break the record for slowest ever. http://atmlb.com/T89DdX
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48mAndrew Vazzano@TheRopolitans
RT @Miss_Met: I’m sorry, but that Chipper walk-off was AWESOME. http://atmlb.com/T89DdX #phuckphilly
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Couch Tater
September 2nd, 2012
9:35 pm
I believe Fredi Gonzalez got a little choked up at the beginning of his interview about Chipper. So, did I.
George_George
September 2nd, 2012
9:35 pm
Outta here, this time I ment it FOOD TRUCK is good, baseball theme
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 2nd, 2012
9:36 pm
Sandra Golden @sportsandra
Strasburg’s final start of 2012 to come Sept. 12 http://atmlb.com/NGwMUf via @mlb
Jerry Crasnick @jcrasnick
I thought about that myself. He didn’t want to put the winning run on base, I guess. @OsanROKz Why wouldn’t Manuel IBB him w/1B open?
Especially considering that Chipper beat you earlier this year… I’d have walked him if I was the Phillies.
George_George
September 2nd, 2012
9:37 pm
This Chipper home run trot may break the record for slowest ever.
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NOPE GIBSON’s was.
nolie
September 2nd, 2012
9:37 pm
I’d have walked him too, but I am glad they didn’t
Tomahawkin (Suffering Fan)
September 2nd, 2012
9:38 pm
VaBravesFan
“Great win tonight. Chipper just keeps on impacting the game. But still we lost the series and are lucky to scrap out a win. Still lots of work the rest of the season, but maybe this will be the start of a hot streak!”
I hope so, but Colorado Ain’t no Pushover, Cargo kills Us
Its Win Or Go Home
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 2nd, 2012
9:40 pm
Such a shame that Chipper “has” to hang it up due to injuries… he’s too damn good to go.
Tomahawkin (Suffering Fan)
September 2nd, 2012
9:40 pm
Yo Trey?
Are you Still In The “A”?
If so? for How long?
CaptainMudd
September 2nd, 2012
9:42 pm
@VJ….On this rather joyous night…is it possible for you to lament on any problem(s) you have with me on this blog? Thanks in advance.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 2nd, 2012
9:42 pm
This just might start us on a winning streak… didn’t the Cards have some comeback game like this last year?
And maybe it gets the Nats trembling a bit, that’d be cool.
Go Braves, gonna be a fun stretch run…. just glad that I can watch/listen to it.
Mark
September 2nd, 2012
9:43 pm
I would not have walked him intentionally but he would not have gotten FBs he could turn on. You can pitch around good hitters and hope they get too anxious and chase something but man am I glad they threw that one right there so he could just drop the head and end it
vitriol spewer (phil)
September 2nd, 2012
9:43 pm
As that ball soared into the night, even farther than the one 4 months ago to the day, I thought for a second I was seeing things. A replay perhaps. It was bizarre for a second there.
Wow, wow, wow.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 2nd, 2012
9:44 pm
Does this loss sink the Phillies’ playoff hopes? (36 comments)
Story on Phillies blog… What playoff hopes? They’ve been cooked, even if not mathematically.
CaptainMudd
September 2nd, 2012
9:44 pm
IMO….Fredi did in fact choke up a bit.
jeffrey d
September 2nd, 2012
9:44 pm
Easier said than done, jeffrey.
What is? If it’s not easy to win the division, then shouldn’t you reward the division winner more than you reward the wild card winner?
Trey
September 2nd, 2012
9:44 pm
I head back, tomorrow.
vitriol spewer (phil)
September 2nd, 2012
9:45 pm
Echo TOBF….
A real shame. Painful even.
ACE
September 2nd, 2012
9:47 pm
A giant tip of the cap to Chipper.
Tomahawk Mafia
September 2nd, 2012
9:48 pm
Everyone needs to look at this Game chart from Fangraphs. The Braves had a 12.8 % chance of winning prior to Chipper’s bomb.
http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?date=2012-09-02&team=Braves&dh=0&season=2012
vitriol spewer (phil)
September 2nd, 2012
9:48 pm
I won’t deny a tear…..wow.
ACE
September 2nd, 2012
9:48 pm
A fairy tale ending to a great career.
jeffrey d
September 2nd, 2012
9:50 pm
It’s not over yet, ACE
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
September 2nd, 2012
9:50 pm
Clown Question Bro @Nati2de
Papeldouche can kiss my ass.
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Fire Freddi G.
September 2nd, 2012
9:51 pm
how sad………
usnavyvolfaninva
September 2nd, 2012
9:53 pm
SHUT.UP!!! Just checked the final score! OK, seriously, who called this one (and meant it!). Man, the Braves needed a jump….hope this was it. Go Braves!! Don’t stop now
Tomahawkin (Suffering Fan)
September 2nd, 2012
9:54 pm
Dammit Trey
I’m heading back tomorrow…. I’m gonna miss that Boom Boom Room…
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 2nd, 2012
9:55 pm
The Phillies fans want to trade Papelbon… he’s a bum apparently.
jeffrey d
September 2nd, 2012
9:57 pm
The Phillies fans want to trade Papelbon… he’s a bum apparently.
Are you new here? Every time a Brave swings and misses he’s the scum of the Earth on here
TBbravesfan
September 2nd, 2012
9:59 pm
Hey yall did the braves win.:0
cabravesfan
September 2nd, 2012
9:59 pm
usnavyvolfaninva-
I may not have called it (I wasn’t home for most of it), but this is why I never believe the game is over until there are 3 outs in the 9th.
Brave New World
September 2nd, 2012
10:00 pm
TheOnlyBravesFan September 2nd, 2012 9:44 pm Does this loss sink the Phillies’ playoff hopes?
The 2012 Phils had playoff hopes? If so, then what Chipper and the Braves did should be called a mercy killing. Say good night Phils – your next few years don’t look too promising. GO BRAVES!
David O'Brien
September 2nd, 2012
10:01 pm
Braves quotage from the clubhouse
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/09/02/braves-quotes-after-sundays-win-against-phillies-2/
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 2nd, 2012
10:01 pm
Every time a Brave swings and misses he’s the scum of the Earth on here
I know… such a shame that people can’t watch and enjoy, you can’t win every night, and hitters/pitchers won’t succeed every time.
vitriol spewer (phil)
September 2nd, 2012
10:02 pm
This game was over in the first inning 98 times out of 100….
I guess there are actually stats on something like this.
Anyone know what the % actually is?
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 2nd, 2012
10:03 pm
his is why I never believe the game is over until there are 3 outs in the 9th
This… or until the fat lady sings, but there aren’t any I know of
This game ranks right up there along with the Conrad GS walk-off, except that this might be better… we did all the scoring off of Paps.
nolie
September 2nd, 2012
10:04 pm
Every time a Brave swings and misses he’s the scum of the Earth on here…
no.no, that is just constructive criticism.
vitriol spewer (phil)
September 2nd, 2012
10:05 pm
A similar shame is that some can’t undestand that watching futility isn’t always fun….
Some are more competitive than others. It’s ok, by the way.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 2nd, 2012
10:06 pm
Game ain’t ever over until that last out is in the glove… then you can call Ballgame.
Never seen/had an ump call “Ballgame” …. have you?
vitriol spewer (phil)
September 2nd, 2012
10:06 pm
Lol
Lee in S GA
September 2nd, 2012
10:06 pm
This game was over in the first inning 98 times out of 100….
I guess there are actually stats on something like this.
Anyone know what the % actually is?
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where is Shaun when you need him?
Mark in PA
September 2nd, 2012
10:08 pm
Had to go look at the scoring- home cooking gave Prado the double, but it looked all the world like E5 to me. Either way, it brought in the runs…
nice to see N8 back= the kinder, gentler one, and then he has to sling a pointless little barb at Andy Griffith. Yep, it’s N8 all right!
Tomahawkin (Suffering Fan)
September 2nd, 2012
10:08 pm
TheOnlyBravesFan
“The Phillies fans want to trade Papelbon… he’s a bum apparently.”
Papelbum, Papelblow, is getting Killed on the Philly.com Phils forum, OUCH
They want Rube and Cholly to get the AX, Some of their fans have stopped caring and are talking NFL Football
nolie
September 2nd, 2012
10:08 pm
some are more
competitivewhiny than others. There I fixed it for you……TBbravesfan
September 2nd, 2012
10:09 pm
just hope they bring this momentum back tomorrow.
vitriol spewer (phil)
September 2nd, 2012
10:10 pm
It was a joy to not watch uggla and mac swinging wildly at most everything thrown at the plate tonight.
Of course, Ross is no answer behind the plate. The guy is just too old now.
Maybe Mac will find himself one of these days!
Tomahawkin (Suffering Fan)
September 2nd, 2012
10:10 pm
Lee in S GA
“where is Shaun when you need him?”
He Will Be On Live and In Full Effect Mode at around 1230ish…Bank On It
brian
September 2nd, 2012
10:10 pm
don’t see many people complaining quotage today DOB!!
THanks again
nolie
September 2nd, 2012
10:11 pm
it is not football, momentum doesn’t really carry over quite the same way. winning like that is emotionally draining, hence the frequent flat games that have occurred after big comeback wins
Tomahawkin (Suffering Fan)
September 2nd, 2012
10:11 pm
Got a Day Game tomorrow…Rossy Needs to start!
vitriol spewer (phil)
September 2nd, 2012
10:11 pm
Thanks, nolie….lol
And some are big ole asses?
MFin04
September 2nd, 2012
10:13 pm
Hell of a win.
Mark
September 2nd, 2012
10:13 pm
Rossy is not the answer every day. They could share more though.
vitriol spewer (phil)
September 2nd, 2012
10:14 pm
Agreed. I expect a flat game tomorrow, lifeless faces, a big loss as the collapse rolls onward…..
Well, not really!
nolie
September 2nd, 2012
10:14 pm
And some are big ole asses?…phil
you mean like Mac and his big ol’ ass?
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 2nd, 2012
10:15 pm
Game ain’t ever over until that last out is in the glove… then you can call Ballgame.
Never seen/had an ump call “Ballgame” after the 1st or 2nd inning …. have you?
ACE
September 2nd, 2012
10:16 pm
We all hope this Fairy Tale ends with Chipper riding down Peachtree after a WS win.
MFin04
September 2nd, 2012
10:16 pm
Moylan getting the W was classic.
vitriol spewer (phil)
September 2nd, 2012
10:17 pm
Well yeah, that too, but really those who cross through words and substitute their own drivel for that of others….
nolie
September 2nd, 2012
10:17 pm
nah some would prefer we never make the playoff so they can crow that they told us so
CaptainMudd
September 2nd, 2012
10:18 pm
O.K., Goodnight!
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
September 2nd, 2012
10:19 pm
http://audioboo.fm/boos/943929-chipper-jones-hr-9-2-12-vs-phi?utm_campaign=detailpage&utm_content=retweet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
Lee in S GA
September 2nd, 2012
10:20 pm
They want Rube and Cholly to get the AX, Some of their fans have stopped caring and are talking NFL Football
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in the past 5 years I am sure their fans expected more than 1 w.s. win ( and IMO they should have) and they seem to be ruthless fans (this is pretty well known)…so I can see why….now that brings up Vick ….oh my… it is going to be a bad year for Philly fans
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
September 2nd, 2012
10:20 pm
http://audioboo.fm/boos/943929-chipper-jones-hr-9-2-12-vs-phi?utm_campaign=detailpage&utm_content=retweet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
The A Bomb
September 2nd, 2012
10:20 pm
Here’s something positive.
Tonight reminded me of a game most of you probably never heard of.
Aug. 5, 1980……
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL198008050.shtml
For those of you who care to investigate it, Braves under Cox were dead in the water. They didn’t win the next night, but look at the string of wins that team ran off. 30 of 41 or something like that. Really a game-changer.
Maybe old timers remember it. Check it out.
vitriol spewer (phil)
September 2nd, 2012
10:20 pm
Nascar with the senseless phantom caution to slow the race…..
nolie
September 2nd, 2012
10:21 pm
drivel is drivel, should be interchangeable. colossal conceit to claim that just because you squeal like a 13 year old girl every time something bad happens, that you are a better, more competitive, more caring fan. We need to compete a little in something, I think you would find my level of competitiveness plenty high
usnavyvolfaninva
September 2nd, 2012
10:22 pm
Wow…just went to the Phils’ message boards…calling for Manuel and Amaro to be fired….never seen THAT anywhere before.
Braves fan who puts team over the individual player
September 2nd, 2012
10:22 pm
Went out and ordered me a steak. Just got back and was like “un-freaking-real” when I saw that the Braves won in walk off fashion.
Have to give props to the bullpen for holding the fort. I guess with this offense, it’s better late than never when it comes to showing up.
I just read the comments about Uggla being pinch hit for. Dude’s a mental case right now. Maybe a trade to the Dodgers will do him some good like it did Hanley (as well as help ease up our payroll further).
David O'Brien
September 2nd, 2012
10:24 pm
Last update of game story with more quotes, free cash prices for our readers
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/09/02/chippers-3-run-walk-off-homer-lifts-braves-past-phillies-8-7/
vitriol spewer (phil)
September 2nd, 2012
10:24 pm
That’s not what I claimed. Anyway, this debate is pointless. And i have zero doubt that you’re highly competitive in nature.
nolie
September 2nd, 2012
10:27 pm
that’s what your statement implied
Dadgum.......
September 2nd, 2012
10:27 pm
Finally Fredi sits both McCann and Uggla. Tonight’s lineup was definitely the strongest we can field and I hope Fredi keeps this in mind going forward. Just an incredible win and a Chipper walk off to boot. Manuel must have fallen asleep because no way in hell Chipper should not have been given a pass there. Incredibly stupid move but we’ll take it.
Reports are that Uggla got into a shouting match with Fredi over his demotion or benching. Probably gonna get real pissed when his starts become fewer and farther between. Prado ain’t sitting and Reed Johnson is going to play LF. Prado is probably at 2nd for quite awhile. Maybe that will light a fire under Uggla.
Bottom line is we lost another series which now makes 5 straight series where we have lost 2 games. That will run you of any post season if it continues. Maybe Chipper’s heroics tonight can give us the momentum we need to start racking up wins. It will also help if McCann and Uggla play sparingly and Hanson is sent to the pen.
Rock on….
uga-brave
September 2nd, 2012
10:29 pm
saw chip’s 400th.
saw the walkoff against philly earlier this season.
saw tonight, awesome
crack of the bat sound.
hard to describe the moment.
nolie
September 2nd, 2012
10:29 pm
Reports are that Uggla got into a shouting match with Fredi over his demotion or benching…dadgum
reports from whom??
UKUGA
September 2nd, 2012
10:29 pm
I only watched the top of the 1st, and the last 2.5 innings.
Saw what I needed to see.
Great game. I liked that Papelbon challenged Chipper with another fastball. It surprised me. But hey, it’s September, the Phils are out of it, and it’s Chipper’s year.
Let’s see if we can right the ship this week before going back on the road.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 2nd, 2012
10:30 pm
Thanks DOB. Good job bringing us a win!
The A Bomb
September 2nd, 2012
10:30 pm
I guess Uggla finally found out he was adopted.
vitriol spewer (phil)
September 2nd, 2012
10:32 pm
I can try to be more clear….
I like to complain sometimes. I mean some of it, some I really don’t. I’m not going to change who I am because some want everyone to keep quiet when frustrated.
No, it helps nothing. But so what.
Lee in S GA
September 2nd, 2012
10:32 pm
Reports are that Uggla got into a shouting match with Fredi over his demotion or benching…dadgum
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Bowman only reported he was frustrated and not too happy about it…did not mention a shouting match
Disgusted
September 2nd, 2012
10:32 pm
I like the extra playoff team but would like the first round to be 2 out of 3.
The division series and LCS should be best of 5 and the WS be 7
I would not mind taking a week out of the regular season and cut it back to 154-156 games.
I know, they will never reduce the LCS back to 5 like it used to be.
Disgusted
September 2nd, 2012
10:32 pm
I like the extra playoff team but would like the first round to be 2 out of 3.
The division series and LCS should be best of 5 and the WS be 7
I would not mind taking a week out of the regular season and cut it back to 154-156 games.
I know, they will never reduce the LCS back to 5 like it used to be.
Bat Masterson
September 2nd, 2012
10:32 pm
That was fun. After Prado’s hit I told a friend Papalbon is gonna challenge Chipper and he’ll hit one in the right center field seats. Too perfect a set up for it not to happen.
usnavyvolfaninva
September 2nd, 2012
10:32 pm
reports are that the Braves are claiming Albert Pujols off waivers from Anaheim……man this is fun!
Disgusted
September 2nd, 2012
10:33 pm
If Uggla were hitting he would not be benched or hit for.
Either produce or shut up. He deserves to be Booed.
Dan
September 2nd, 2012
10:33 pm
Oh man! What a game! I loved Jim Powell’s radio call of the Chipper at bat. One of the best radio calls ever and sure to be a classic.
nolie
September 2nd, 2012
10:33 pm
you are getting pretty defensive tonight phil, its all the same game
MikeInFl
September 2nd, 2012
10:34 pm
All vitriol aside, it’s a tough spot for Fredi, dealing with Uggla. Lots of factors pulling in different directions.
Braves would be at their best if Uggs returned to his career form.
But when will that happen, if ever?
Few players get out of slumps sitting on the bench.
How much damage do you do to the relationship if you bench him (he is here for 3 more years). And does that matter?
Is there pressure from management not to leave $13 million sitting on the bench? I wonder how much feedback he gets from upstairs about day-to-day lineups.
Pretty sure I know most folks’ opinion (More of Marteen at 2b and RJ in LF). And I don’t really disagree. But it is a pretty tight spot for Fredi.
nolie
September 2nd, 2012
10:34 pm
what are the Fla LOTTO numbers this week Bat, Quick while you are still hot….
UKUGA
September 2nd, 2012
10:34 pm
I suspect the 2 wild cards will eventually play a best 2/3.
Baby steps.
The difficulty will be in getting the season shortened. I suspect it is more likely that teams will agree to schedule 2 day/night doubleheaders a year. (Everyone plays 4). Shortening the schedule by 4 days.
I’m sure there’s a problem with that somewhere.