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Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
10:36 pm
I totally agree Mark. But look around and find other .300BA SS players in the ML.
Simmons in A Ball .293
Simmons MLB .296
Also in basically 1 months worth of work was good enough to get him to 2.4 WAR. 6th on the list of ML SS’s. Which is .4 better than Jeter.
keyLargo
September 7th, 2012
10:36 pm
Marlins just scored 3 in the top of the 10th vs. gNats.
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
10:39 pm
if we sweep the nats it might mean the winner of the wildcard game plays the reds…
Mark
September 7th, 2012
10:40 pm
Semper
Think hes gonna be special for sure
Great to be discussing how good a Brave is gonna be rather than guessing who in the world are we gonna play here or there huh?
keyLargo
September 7th, 2012
10:40 pm
Semper Fi Braves Fan – you know you’re talking to the Mark Van Winkle of stats, right?
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:43 pm
Nats just don’t die… LaRoche doubled to start the inning, Morse drives him in with a single.
Cishek (2.40 ERA) pitching for the Fish
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
10:44 pm
I am a googling fool on stats too…
I only get angry when McCann and Hanson’s names are mentioned. Jonny Venters evokes anger on most nights this year too for some reason.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:44 pm
Nats just don’t die… LaRoche doubled to start the inning, Morse drives him in with a single.
Cishek (2.40 ERA) pitching for the Fish
Now a double for Desmond, 2nd and 3rd none out. Gosh Dammit.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:44 pm
Nats just don’t die… LaRoche doubled to start the inning, Morse drives him in with a single.
Cishek (2.40 ERA) pitching for the Fish
Now a double for Desmond, 2nd and 3rd none out. Gosh Dammit.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:45 pm
And apparently it needed to posted thrice… >.<
monty
September 7th, 2012
10:45 pm
“Nats just don’t die”
Silver bullet or a wooden stake ought to do the trick.
phil
September 7th, 2012
10:46 pm
Ken Shelton
September 7th, 2012
8:13 pm
As posting these words it’s merely the 3rd inning of the Friday night game at Citi Field vs the Met’s. As bad as it pains me to say, the Bravos are far removed from being the Met killer’s they were say even 2-3 years past. Even farther removed is the met-killer of the one-and-only number 10 Chipper. In fact, I am posting these words, a mere seconds after Chipper went down swinging to fan with bases loaded. If Chipper was the Hall of Famer most feel him to be in a big key situation such s this, Chipper should have been able to do no less than get his bat on the ball to hit a sacrifice fly, if not better? Indeed, Chipper seemingly is about as far removed from being a met-killer as the teams who calls Queens New York home is removed from the stadium known as Shea Stadium. While obviously Chipper has left Braves fans with several big life-lasting memories such as two walk off home runs during 2012, it has become even clearer when all is considered Chi;pper has little left to bring to the table, even his past solid defensive process has shown over the past six weeks as several plays which Chipper failed to put a glove on, it’s obvious his reflexes have slowed a bit. Even more obvious is the fact the Braves are not going to catch Washington in the standings, and to be a wild card in 2012 is about like rolling dice, as the odds of winning and advancing on a win one game or out format rests on much more luck that talent, especially when most other teams will send to the bump one dominating ace starting pitcher while the Braves only close to sure thing is Kris Medlin? Indeed, fans of the uniforms with the Tomahawk Chop, as much as it pains me to believe, while the fat lady isn’t singing yet, but she is certainly warming up her vocals, and the man who holds the strings to the curtain hasn’t lowered it yet, but sure is close to dropping the curtain on the 2012 season!
**********
where did this mullethead come from?
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
10:46 pm
I hope the nats tie it up and they play 35 innings tonight…
monty
September 7th, 2012
10:47 pm
any other people having trouble with their posting since the the new AJC look???? Or is it just my computer, really slow to post
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:48 pm
not just you monty…
David O'Brien
September 7th, 2012
10:50 pm
That was first 2-extra-base-hit game for Uggla in 78 games, since his 2-homer game at Miami on June 5.
Afterward, he said, “I’m back.”
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:50 pm
Loaded bases, 1 out and Bernadina at the plate. These guys sure seem to bring the drama late in the games, much like the 2010 Braves.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:51 pm
Siddown, Bernadina! 1 more to go…. unfortunately, that 1 is Werth
Mark
September 7th, 2012
10:51 pm
I admit I’m old school.
1, 2, 8 hitters OBP with very few Ks – can take pitches and put ball in play with 2 strikes.
3, 4, 5, 6, 7 hit the ball. BA, extra base hits and rbis matter – can;t do that well taking 2-0 FBs. Still fewer Ks the better – I hate Ks
monty
September 7th, 2012
10:51 pm
DOB- Asking where he’s been and make him promise to never go there again!
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:51 pm
I’ve always had trouble off and on with this silly site, more throuble than every other site I use combined, and that is a lot of sites
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
10:51 pm
Monty, I was having issues.. started using Google Chrome and the issues went away!
keyLargo
September 7th, 2012
10:52 pm
I’ve been slow to refresh the page.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:53 pm
Thanks Fish! Gain a game on those stinkin’ Nats.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:53 pm
there is no stat with as high a correlation to runs scored than team OBP.
Bravefaninok
September 7th, 2012
10:54 pm
Marlins win
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
10:54 pm
well guess I’ll just take the nats losing…
monty
September 7th, 2012
10:54 pm
alright then maybe it’s not my computer after all
M.V.P.Heyward
September 7th, 2012
10:55 pm
Finally, The Braves gained a game.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:55 pm
gNats are like Zombies, they just keep coming
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:55 pm
I wish Chrome could fix it for me… that’s what I’m using and it’s slow. Wasn’t slow until they updated the site and have the login system (on other blogs). I’m fast to all other pages.
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
10:57 pm
2 years ago the Braves lead the league in OBP, were middle of the pack in Averages. They were middle of the pack in runs scored.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:57 pm
I’m fast to all other pages…TOBF
I am too, much faster, but I always have been. It may be a bit worse for me than it was, but it has always sukked
monty
September 7th, 2012
10:57 pm
maybe they’ll work out the bugs
Mark
September 7th, 2012
10:59 pm
Whats your most useless and irrelevent stat? Mine 2 out rbis!
Just means someone else failed to get a hit also to drive in runs, 27 outs in a game – one no more important than another.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
11:00 pm
one season does not a correlation make, and hardly in the middle of the pack, we were fifth.
and if you look you will see that the top 6 scoring teams all had the top 6 OBP, pretty much that way most years. never said it was a linear relationship
keyLargo
September 7th, 2012
11:00 pm
So the Braves are 6 out and Strausburg has one start left Monday vs. Mets.
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
11:03 pm
when its sleepy time down south…
phil
September 7th, 2012
11:03 pm
Uggla shows up, first time in 92 days or so….
Reasonable.
Nice game though!!
Quack Quack
September 7th, 2012
11:04 pm
Maybe this will be the night that the BRAVES break out of their funk. How ’bout them Fish!! Finally a BRAVES win and a Gnats loss. Go figure.
GO BRAVES!!
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
11:04 pm
If we can sweep the Nats and play real solid the rest of the way, we have a small chance… it’s small, but still there. Gotta play the games to see what happens.
phil
September 7th, 2012
11:05 pm
Pitching has got to step it up…
nolie
September 7th, 2012
11:05 pm
3rd in the NL in wins, 4th in MLB
phil
September 7th, 2012
11:07 pm
Sweep the Nats?
Let’s be somewhat realistic….
Try we get swept instead.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
11:08 pm
Its always sunny in phil….
Mark
September 7th, 2012
11:08 pm
When you consider what we have had to deal with offensively this year the record is really remarkable.
David O'Brien
September 7th, 2012
11:09 pm
Postgame quotage from Bravos
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/09/07/braves-quotes-after-fridays-win-against-mets-2/
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
11:09 pm
Optimism? Series is at home…
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
11:12 pm
Nats have been playing really solid baseball all year, and they are seemingly getting stronger as the season goes on. Winning the series would be a tall order in itself, but hey we can hope!
Dirty Dawg
September 7th, 2012
11:13 pm
Haven’t bothered to read all 700-plus posts here so don’t know if it’s already been mentioned, but how cool would it be if the Mets fans were to break out in a CHIP-PER, CHIP-PER, CHIP-PER, etc., chant…you know, instead of the LAR-REE one?
nolie
September 7th, 2012
11:17 pm
Chipper has very poor numbers in Citi, they are prolly sad to see him go now…..
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
11:21 pm
pirates made 7 errors…….wow!
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 7th, 2012
11:25 pm
DOWN ON THE FARM
LYNCHBURG
HILLCATS take the semi-series 2-1 with a 2-1 victory tonight.
SS AL SIMMONS [.250 BA] 1-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 CS.
C BRAEDEN SCHLEHUBER [.333 BA] 1-3, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI
3B EMERSON LANDONI [.571 BA]1-3.
RF ADAM MILLIGAN [.333 BA] 1-3.
1B CHRIS GARCIA [.200 BA] 1-3, 1 SO.
RHSP AARON NORTHCRAFT [1/35 ERA] 6.2 IP, 4 H, 1 HR, 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 4 SO.
Solid start
RHRP JOHN CORNELY [W 1-0, 0.00 ERA] 1.1 IP, 1H, zeros, 2 SO.
RHRP JUAN JAIME [SV 1, 0.00 ERA] 1.0 IP, no-hits, 1 BB, 2 SO.
***All stats based on totals in a three game series.
ROME
The Legion falls to the TOURISTS 2-6 which evens the series at one apiece. Finale in the semi’s tomorrow night.
LHRP FABIAN WILLIAMSON has the only clean line because he faced the last out, and he gave up a hit and a walk before recording it. GREG ROSS the starter, and three other reliefers were knocked around.
2B ROSS HEFFLEY [.375 BA] 2-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI.
A thrill for the rookie to bomb one deep in his second play-off tilt.
1B ‘BillyBECK’ BECKWITH [.429 BA] 2-4, 2 SO.
LF ROBBY HEFFLINGER [.286 BA] 1-4, 2 SO.
RF WILSKINNER [.572 BA] 2-4, 1 R, 2 SO, 1 Outfield Assist [2B].
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 7th, 2012
11:32 pm
phil
September 7th, 2012
11:05 pm
Pitching has got to step it up…
Yeah, really bad. Why four games back they even allowed six runs, and seven in their last five. Lousy really!
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:08 am
Internet access at work was awful tonight, so I relied on the phone until the 7th, then had cab record the end for me since my last student did not allow easy following – so I just finished the game, and was relatively pleased…
terrance campbell
September 8th, 2012
12:11 am
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Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:16 am
Adjacent channels here we have Dodgers-Giants and Angels-Tigers both at 2-2…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:21 am
Lincecum has a walk per inning thus far…and that will be his last walk of the evening…
Bobby H
September 8th, 2012
12:21 am
Anyone who’s about to click on terrance campbell, & send him $40, should FIRST click on me and send me $10.
I’ll tell you how to save $30!
Shut the Front Door
September 8th, 2012
12:22 am
After this season, I’m a Mets fan. (after the Braves of course). TOTAL class act by NY to give Chipper his props! Never thought I’d say this, but I Love NY! Go BRAVES! Go Mets!
chipontheroad
September 8th, 2012
12:27 am
lol Bobby H
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:33 am
I hate everyone connected to New York…anyone born there should be dealt with in the most unpleasant way possible…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:33 am
Except, of course, for me…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:34 am
and my family…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:35 am
and cab’s many relatives born there…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:35 am
and cab’s many relatives born there…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:35 am
and people born upstate…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:35 am
and, obviously., Long Islanders…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:36 am
And people from the city…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:36 am
and anyone who had never called the city the Rotten Apple…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:43 am
Dodgers fail to score (0-9 RISP – I tried to explain to Vin that’s no big deal), but Giants capitalize on bases loaded situation…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:47 am
Posey K with bases loaded – sorry McFann missed that…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:48 am
Vin just referred to the “groin area”…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
12:54 am
I have greatly enjoyed the camaraderie – I will talk to all of you marvelous people in the morning…
terrance campbell
September 8th, 2012
1:00 am
ITS ME AGAIN hey you guys click on my link if you would like to know how $40 can turn into 100-2000 in a week promoting on fb or email me @ iswagg91@gmail.com ====> wwmca.blogspot.com this is by blob link or add me on fb terrance campbell my pic is a stop sign with stop making excuses thanks i promise its worth it
mexican brave
September 8th, 2012
1:05 am
I went to Foley’s (now Chipper’s) Bar to watch the game…all waitresses were using Chipper t-shirts! it was unbelievable…and it has a fantastic baseball memorabilia collection…
mexican brave
September 8th, 2012
1:06 am
any other good baseball bar in NYC anyone can recommend?
count_schemula
September 8th, 2012
1:06 am
Can you just send me $2000 – $40 = $1960 ?
Save us both a step, make it a little easier. You can even keep $50 if you want. Make it $1950 and we have a deal ?
Bobby H
September 8th, 2012
1:17 am
…$40 can turn into 100-2000 in a week — terrance campbell
I can turn 36oz of beer into a gallon of urine in an evening!
uga-brave
September 8th, 2012
1:21 am
wow,
Capt.Mudd
September 8th, 2012
1:23 am
Re: 1:00 am…….Yes I eat my soup on the terrace; Usually Campbell’s—hence I named an insect I crossed paths with–Terrace Campbell. Quite the ‘bug’ that little fellow. I got the impression he has visited my neighbors too.
Capt.Mudd
September 8th, 2012
1:27 am
Also: Please add the word Pesos after the numerals, 100–2000. Thanks!
Mitchell
September 8th, 2012
2:09 am
“I always held New York to a higher standard than anyplace else.”
Thanks Chipper.
uga-brave
September 8th, 2012
2:24 am
pretty obvious that ross will go down the stretch.
Mitchell
September 8th, 2012
2:30 am
David O’Brien
September 7th, 2012
10:50 pm
That was first 2-extra-base-hit game for Uggla in 78 games, since his 2-homer game at Miami on June 5.
Afterward, he said, “I’m back.”
Right.
uga-brave
September 8th, 2012
2:32 am
yeah ,but is upside screams the alternatives.
Just Saying
September 8th, 2012
2:34 am
Braves players nor fans show the passion of San Fran. Major swagger (maybe more than the Nats) and their fans show up to pester the other teams instead of sitting there quiet getting fatter like Braves fans at Turner. Just saying.
uga-brave
September 8th, 2012
2:35 am
ross should roll in there every game. i heard the same excuse from macc last season.
‘i rushed back blah, blah.” you don’t have a extra base hit since july.
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
September 8th, 2012
2:51 am
2 oclock in st. louis – mil 5 stl. 4…..
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
September 8th, 2012
2:51 am
2 oclock in st. louis – mil 5 stl. 4…..
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
September 8th, 2012
2:51 am
2 oclock in st. louis – mil 5 stl. 4…..
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
September 8th, 2012
2:52 am
triple post,
Ward
September 8th, 2012
2:56 am
Hello everyone! Great game, and now 11games to 90 wins………Good to see Uggla hitting, and we could sure use his bat. Don’ tknpw if he’s back, but good to see him get going. Be happyb to see Simmons back too. Could use that wonderful speed.
Ward
September 8th, 2012
2:57 am
Rooting for Brewers to push the Cards back some. Seen enough Cards.
Ward
September 8th, 2012
2:59 am
Just Saying – Keep on just saying, which is meaningless……
Ward
September 8th, 2012
3:01 am
With Simmons, and his great speed, should help the Braves down the stretch, when he gets back. Speed never slumps……
Ward
September 8th, 2012
3:21 am
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Ward
September 8th, 2012
3:24 am
Still have a ways to go, but I’m happy with the pitching, and the timely small ball hitting. Would I like offense yes, but I’m O.K. with the solid pitching for now. All, I’ll talk soon again, but just laying low, and staying calm. Peace my friends, and “Go!!!!!Braves!!!!!”
John Leonard
September 8th, 2012
3:32 am
Good night Ward.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
5:40 am
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