It’s Chipper’s last series in Big Apple — BOOOOO!
NEW YORK – Had breakfast Thursday with a freelance writer doing one of those season-ending, career-retrospective stories on Chipper Jones. And after talking about the third baseman from the time I ordered until the time I’d eaten a big bowl of cheese grits and BBQ shrimp (tasty dish at Home Grown in Atlanta), he was still asking questions and I was still going on and on. And I thought, man, Chipper really is easy to talk about. And I’d hate to have to transcribe this interview.
Then again, he is going to be a Hall of Famer, and has played his entire career with one team, and I have covered baseball in the NL East from his 1995 rookie season until now (covered Marlins through midseason 2002, Braves since then).
On top of that, he’s one of the more accessible and quotable athletes I’ve ever been around. So yeah, there’s plenty of source material.
This weekend has the potential to add another memorable moment or two to the Chipper chronicles, as it’s his last scheduled visit to the city where he’s booed lustily and where he drove many a dagger through the hearts of the Mets and their fans – and Bobby Valentine – over the years. There has been no bigger Mets nemesis over the past two decades than No. 10.
And fitting for the player who is loathed here, but also respected by knowledgeable New York fans – and there really are plenty of those – Chipper’s name has replaced “Foley’s” on that famous baseball-themed Irish bar here in The City, as New Yorkers like to call Manhattan.
The bar, a must on any visiting baseball fan’s list of things to do in the city, is chock-full of baseball memorabilia. Thousands of signed balls to uniforms, hats, bats – everything. And it’s only a few blocks from Grand Central and the team hotel.
So anyway, today through Sunday, Foley’s has been renamed Chipper’s, quite a tribute for a visiting player, much less one who’s done as much damage as he has to the Mets. Hopefully there will be a security guy on hand at the bar overnight, just in case….
Folks always came prepared for Chipper at Shea ... and so did he.
As for Chipper, perhaps facing the Mets will do him and the Braves’ recently anemic – and we mean absolutely weak – offense some good. Chipper, after going 6-for-16 with two doubles, three homers and five RBIs in four games Aug. 14-18, is 12-for-48 (.250) with a double, a homer and four RBIs in his past 13 games, with five walks and a .321 OBP.
And the thing is, his recent numbers are actually better than most others in the lineup. It’s a serious team hitting slump.
The Braves just took three out of four against the Rockies despite totaling eight runs and zero homers in the four games. They had a 0.75 ERA and won 1-0 Wednesday and again Thursday, the first time they’d won back-to-back 1-0 games since 1971, and first time in Atlanta Braves history it’s been done without getting an earned run.
Obviously they can’t expect to keep winning games like that.
The Braves have hit just .218 and scored 26 runs in their past 10 games, totaling one or no runs in half of those games – half of them! — and also going homerless in five of the 10. They have a 3.34 ERA in that 5-5 stretch.
Their .236 batting average since break is better than only the lowly Astros (.225) and Cubs (.223).
Perhaps even more troubling is the fact that the Braves have free-fallen to 29th in majors in average with RISP at .233, one point behind Cleveland and Miami and ahead of only San Diego (.231)
They’ve maintained the wild-card lead by posting a league-leading 3.09 ERA (second in the majors) since the All-Star break, ahead of Washington (3.35). Philly (3.45) is the only other NL team as low as 3.50.
A bit more on the recently horrid offense: Going back to Aug. 18, Braves have hit just .218 during an 8-11 stretch, totaling 57 runs in those 19 games, including two runs or fewer in 11. They scored one or no runs seven times in that 19-game stretch, and went homerless in nine.
I wonder if some Mets fans privately are wishing that Chipper has a moment like this in his last visit to Citi Field this weekend, just for old time's sake (and so they can muster up one last, great booooo....). This was last week against Philly.
In nine home games during that period, Braves have hit .209 with 24 runs, including 14 runs in wins Sunday-Monday vs. Philly and Colorado. They totaled 10 runs in the other seven home games during that period, including one or no runs in five.
Immediately before this anemic offensive stretch of 19 games, the Braves went 28-10 while scoring 189 runs (5.0 per game) and hitting 42 homers, and they scored six or more runs in 19 of those 38 games.
• More on Chipper: He’s still hitting .304 with a .381 OBP and .497 slugging percentage in 91 games this season, so his career numbers have barely been affected and he’s still got his plus .300/.400/.500 slash line intact. His batting average has remained at .304, where it was when he began the season, and his OBP has slipped from .402 to .401. His slugging percentage is down just two points to .531.
My only wish for this weekend would’ve been that Shea Stadium had still been standing so Chipper could play one last game there. Hey, even if they had left the place sitting there untouched for the past four years since Citi Field opened, it’s not like Shea would have been in any worse condition than it was all those years we visited (OK, I exaggerate – but only slightly).
Decrepit though it was, there was still something about Shea. Well, no there wasn’t, really. Forget I said that. I mean, I wish I could have seen The Clash there, but other than that, no.
It’s just that, Chipper raked there, and it seemed like almost every time he came to the plate, it was high drama. Particularly in those years when the Mets were really good. (For those too young to remember, it really wasn’t that long ago when they were strong for a few years.)
If Shea were still the venue, I’d like Chipper’s chances of jump-starting the offense a little more than I do this weekend at Citi Field.
In 88 games at Shea, Chipper hit .313 with 40 extra-base hits (19 homers), 55 RBIs, a .407 OBP and .557 slugging percentage (.964 OPS).
In 22 games at Citi Field, he’s hit .207 with seven extra-base hits (three homers), 14 RBIs, a .308 OBP and .377 slugging (.685 OPS).
On the subject of Shea, you better believe any Mets fans over the age of about 25 who come out to the games this weekend will remember and probably talk about Chipper in 1999. That was the year he won his NL MVP award, and the Mets had a lot to do with it. He broke their backs, figuratively speaking.
Chipper hit .400 with seven homers, 16 RBIs and a 1.000 slugging percenrage in 12 games vs. Mets that season. He didn’t have more than five homers or nine RBIs against anyone else, although he hit .405 with five homers and nine RBIs in only nine games vs. the Dodgers, and .429 with four homers and nine RBIs in eight games vs. the Reds.
But against the Mets, who were pushing the Braves for the division titles in the second half, Chipper was the difference. He had seven homers and 14 RBIs in nine games against New York after July 1, including four homers and seven RBIs in a critical three-game Braves sweep Sept. 21-23.
He also had the line of the year when he said, on the record to reporters after all but eliminated the Mets, that he guessed Mets fans could go put on their Yankee garb at that point. Ouch.
You can bet plenty of them will still have that quote in mind this weekend when he comes to bat and they chant “LAR-ee, LAR—ee….”
The Mets are going to do something to honor him this weekend, and I’d guess they give him something from Shea Stadium, whatever hasn’t been sold off from that relic (they made a lot of money selling off the seats and everything else when they tore it down).
They know Chipper named a son Shea, so fond of that stadium was he. And the Mets will pay tribute, even if they’ve so far declined to say when or what they’re going to do, for fear some of their fan base will be upset and/or not react well to advance notice of the team honoring the player who produced a lot of heartache for them and their team.
Oh, and while I’m thinking about it, the Marlins reportedly are planning to honor Chipper on Sept. 19, the last game of his last series there.
BRAVES LINEUP Saturday
- Bourn cf
- Prado SS
- Heyward RF
- Chipper 2B
- Freeman 1B
- Uggla 2B
- McCann C
- Constanza LF
- Medlen P
• Let’s close with a tune from The Ramones, one of my two favorite bands from Queens, New York (along with Run-D.M.C.). You can see Joey and the boys do this one live by clicking here.
“DO YOU REMEMBER ROCK ‘N’ ROLL RADIO?” by The Ramones
Rock’n, rock’n'roll radio Let’s go
Rock’n, rock’n'roll radio Let’s go
Rock’n, rock’n'roll radio Let’s go
Rock’n, rock’n'roll radio Let’s go
Do you remember Hullabaloo,
Upbeat, Shinding and Ed Sullivan too?
Do you remember rock’n'roll radio?
Do you remember rock’n'roll radio?
Do you remember Murray the K,
Alan Freed, and high energy?
It’s the end, the end of the 70’s
It’s the end, the end of the century
Do you remember lying in bed
With your covers pulled up over your head?
Radio playin’ so no one can see
We need change, we need it fast
Before rock’s just part of the past
‘Cause lately it all sounds the same to me
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh
Will you remember Jerry Lee,
John Lennon, T. Rex and OI Moulty?
It’s the end, the end of the 70’s
It’s the end, the end of the century
– David O’Brien, Braves/MIB blog
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Fly On The Wall
September 7th, 2012
2:44 pm
The Fly is here.
Fly On The Wall
September 7th, 2012
2:45 pm
Go get ya some more Chipper….one last time.
Efrim
September 7th, 2012
2:47 pm
Go Braves.
Venice Jim
September 7th, 2012
2:47 pm
Thanks, DOB!!!
nolie
September 7th, 2012
2:48 pm
thank you David
Tomahawkin (Suffering Fan)
September 7th, 2012
2:51 pm
Change that Headliner to “The Rotten Apple”
Great Piece though D.O.B.
Brings back Memories of the old days on TBS
nolie
September 7th, 2012
2:51 pm
The Fly landed first…
Tomahawkin (Suffering Fan)
September 7th, 2012
2:52 pm
FREE MIXXO!
Braves Have hit like #### since he got Bozo’d
And the Braves are 7-11 in that span…
Efrim
September 7th, 2012
2:53 pm
The 7 year, $126 million dollar man, Michael Bourn, is hitting .233/.333/.327 since the All-Star break.
Just had to post it again, for those who feel comfortable offering up to $18 million a year for Michael Bourn and his career 91 OPS+.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
2:53 pm
Mixxo musta been a real bad boy, not all that easy to get banned here…..
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
2:54 pm
Thanks DOB!
Trout over Heyward? I think I’d do that too… Don’t kill me Efrim.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
2:56 pm
Mixxo shoulda been more careful, since he had so much influence…
The 7 year, $126 million dollar man, Michael Bourn, is hitting .233/.333/.327 since the All-Star break.
And it’s the 2nd straight year that he’s fallen off from his 1st half pace.
Efrim
September 7th, 2012
2:58 pm
Trout over Heyward? I think I’d do that too… Don’t kill me Efrim.
Why? I’d do it as well.
Fly On The Wall
September 7th, 2012
3:01 pm
Oh…just so all you know…this Fly owns only one jersey and it has #10 on the back…so yes…I love me some Larry Wayne Jones..and I get a lump in my throat every time I see him get all the wonderful respect from the fans…especially the opposing fans. I hope he can clear the mist, and go mamo tonight.
Animus
September 7th, 2012
3:08 pm
This should be a fun series, I just hope with all the hoopla surrounding the weekend it wakes up the Braves’ bats! Offense really needs to get going.
NC Roseman
September 7th, 2012
3:10 pm
Let’s all hope tonight against a lefty, we get more than a 5 iron (D Ross) and a “duck fart” (have no idea), as some dude said on another blog, were the only two hits we had with RISP against the Pads. LMAO at that duck fart…funny son.
Morris Code
September 7th, 2012
3:11 pm
Is Simmons in the lineup tonight?
Fly On The Wall
September 7th, 2012
3:14 pm
We will be ok as long we we don’t get anyone in scoring position…especially with less than 2 outs….if I see another pop up I think I will puke.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
3:15 pm
Did they take Simmons off the DL?
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
3:15 pm
Good read, DO’B. Thanks
Gonna be hard to see Chipper go.
Tomahawkin (Suffering Fan)
September 7th, 2012
3:16 pm
Matt Chernoff Just mentioned back when Chipper Swept the Mets at Home in Late September 1999
The Crowds were 47-49K during a weekday series…
Wow
We struggle to draw that much now during some of our playoff games
My , how times have changes
Tomahawkin (Suffering Fan)
September 7th, 2012
3:17 pm
I want Lil Andy Back!
He is gonna be the Jolt this offense needs!
Tomahawkin (Suffering Fan)
September 7th, 2012
3:17 pm
I want Lil Andy Back!
He is gonna be the Jolt this offense needs!
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
3:17 pm
Is Mixxo banned or did he just leave? He said before he disappeared he was not gonna be around much longer.
AtheistLoveChristmas
September 7th, 2012
3:18 pm
Really a great read DOB. I like the headline: boooooo. Never before will booing and jeering be so positive and sentimental. Hope chipper has a couple more dramatic movie like moments in him for this weekend.
Joey
September 7th, 2012
3:20 pm
Bad news – we ain’t hitting a lick.
Good news, 4th best record in the Majors – would be in first place in half of the 6 divisions.
If (and it’s big) the bats wake up, there’s still time to finish strong.
cricket
September 7th, 2012
3:20 pm
Trout over Heyward? I think I’d do that too… Don’t kill me Efrim.
fixed it – Trout over Heyward? I think I’d do that too… Don’t kill me nolie.
BK Brave
September 7th, 2012
3:20 pm
Richard Justice @richardjustice
Lowest NL ERAs since All-Star Break, minimum 10 starts: 1. Mike Minor 2.56. 2. Lucas Harrell 2.59. 3. Clayton Kershaw 2.62.
JoshTown
September 7th, 2012
3:20 pm
Classy of them to rename the bar for Chipper. NY fans may be loud, but as DOB said, they’re crazy smart, and know the game’s history. Chipper’s made plenty of it, and deserves to go out in style. Go Braves!
phil
September 7th, 2012
3:21 pm
The Braves just took three out of four against the Rockies despite totaling eight runs and zero homers in the four games. They had a 0.75 ERA and won 1-0 Wednesday and again Thursday, the first time they’d won back-to-back 1-0 games since 1971, and first time in franchise history they did it without getting an RBI.
Obviously they can’t expect to keep winning games like that.
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DOB spewing the hate, I see….
Of course they can expect to keep winning em like that….we’re the Braves.
Tomahawkin (Suffering Fan)
September 7th, 2012
3:21 pm
Does Anyone Miss Chipper and John Rocker Effing with Mets Fans?
I Sure as Hell Do
That was when The Braves were PRIMETIME And dis Well in those Big games on National TV
ncscoots
September 7th, 2012
3:22 pm
Well, these guys were 3-fer-35 with RISP (or something close, I guess) in a four-gamer, nine opportunities a game on average. That’s bound to turn around, if only because of pure dog-cussedness. Keep getting those guys on, they’re gonna start coming in. Probably in bunches.
The baseball gods are mean, but not mean-spirited, so some RISP-karmic-payback is likely in the offing. Mets are as good a whipping-boy as any, I reckon.
cricket
September 7th, 2012
3:23 pm
wow, this is ugly
http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/baroque-custom-74-cadillac-bids-high-ugliest-car-213312480.html
Tomahawkin (Suffering Fan)
September 7th, 2012
3:23 pm
Bat Masterson
“Is Mixxo banned or did he just leave?”
He Got Bozo’d during the Padres Series at home a few weeks ago
phil
September 7th, 2012
3:23 pm
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
3:17 pm
Is Mixxo banned or did he just leave? He said before he disappeared he was not gonna be around much longer.
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Hope he didn’t….well, you know.
Efrim
September 7th, 2012
3:23 pm
Ben Badler @BenBadler
Braves 18-year-old SS Jose Peraza starting to get more attention from scouts. Wrote him up here a year and a half ago http://bit.ly/eAQJm6
Ben Badler @BenBadler
I do. Very good bat control. RT @gondeee I’ve been excited about Peraza. Ridiculous speed & defense. You think he’ll continue to hit?
Ben Badler @BenBadler
I don’t, but I still like him RT @gondeee do you see Mauricio Cabrera being thought of as a prospect in same way Teheran & Delgado were?
Venice Jim
September 7th, 2012
3:24 pm
Bat – he had two posts in which he threw multiple f-bombs at another blogger who was trying to explain that the loss that evening was not the end of the world. I counseled that a bit more decorum would be wise, but his two responses to me brought new and different words to spell using multiple %,&,and *s. He did not resurface after that…
Tomahawkin (Suffering Fan)
September 7th, 2012
3:24 pm
Braves Will Slap Niese Tonight!
Bank on It
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
3:24 pm
He Got Bozo’d during the Padres Series at home a few weeks ago
Is that something you know or assume?
cricket
September 7th, 2012
3:25 pm
Lowest NL ERAs since All-Star Break
what are defense-behind-adjusted ERAs?
phil
September 7th, 2012
3:25 pm
4th best record in the majors and little hope of even getting past the wildcard game, if we make it….
That’s sad.
phil
September 7th, 2012
3:26 pm
Well, that’s good. I guess he was just bounced.
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
3:26 pm
I know Mixxo went off. I did not see the comments, (must have been scrubbed)
cricket
September 7th, 2012
3:27 pm
Braves 18-year-old SS Jose Peraza starting to get more attention from scouts
that should be enough for generating “trade simmons for more value” proposals here
cricket
September 7th, 2012
3:28 pm
Braves Will Slap Niese Tonight
hope they do the same to his pitches
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
3:29 pm
Anyway, Mixxo never bothered me and he told me to “F’ off chief” more than once. I just said right back at ya chief, and laughed.
Fly On The Wall
September 7th, 2012
3:30 pm
The Fly doesn’t do twitter/facebook etc…so I can’t post there but to answer the below….that was a LaRoche and whoever we could get for Freeman tradeoff I’d rather of HAD back when LaRoche was still here…not now….although I might still take the trade.
“Hey, LaRoche lover; where would we put Freeman? I’ll take the YOUNG stud with a future over the older guy at that position. Plus Freddie is incredible defensively.” Score: 43
Venice Jim
September 7th, 2012
3:30 pm
Bonnie Bernstein @BonnieBernstein
Holy cow-> RT @SI_JimTrotter: BREAKING: A 3-member appeals panel overturns player suspensions in #Saints bounty case. Details coming.
Ken Stallings
September 7th, 2012
3:31 pm
Cheese grits and BBQ shrimp! That sounds awfully good! Makes me wish I was there to give it a try!
Efrim
September 7th, 2012
3:32 pm
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120905&content_id=37948926&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb&tcid=tw_article_37948926
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2012/#list=atl
Tumbledown
September 7th, 2012
3:33 pm
Is Sheets coming off the disabled list soon? I would like to see him take over Hanson’s spot, assuming his shoulder has sufficiently healed.
Fly On The Wall
September 7th, 2012
3:34 pm
Cheese grits and BBQ shrimp! Washed down with a XX…I’m all over that like a fly.
Venice Jim
September 7th, 2012
3:36 pm
Atlanta Braves @Braves
Tonight’s lineup at NYM (7:10, PTV/680AM/BRN): Bourn 8 Johnson 7 Jones 5 Freeman 3 Prado 6 Heyward 9 Uggla 4 Ross 2 Maholm 1
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
3:37 pm
Bonnie Bernstein @BonnieBernstein
Holy cow-> RT @SI_JimTrotter: BREAKING: A 3-member appeals panel overturns player suspensions in #Saints bounty case. Details coming.
WTF! That doesn’t help my Falcons…
David O'Brien
September 7th, 2012
3:40 pm
Braves lineup: Bourn cf, Johnson lf, Jones 3b, Freeman 1b, Prado ss, Heyward rf, Uggla 2b, Ross c, Maholm p
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
3:40 pm
Lucas Sims is Braves #4… That’s pretty nice. Hope to see him by late 2014 or beginning of 2015
Zing
September 7th, 2012
3:41 pm
Interesting that Randall Delgado is no longer considered a prospect. I guess he made too many appearances in the Majors.
phil
September 7th, 2012
3:42 pm
I like the lineup tonight…..only two clear black holes instead of 4 and they’re broken up in theory….
As for the Saints, one word…..Katrina.
Zing
September 7th, 2012
3:42 pm
Also interesting that Prado is playing shortstop so much. He really has looked good out there. What an amazing athlete. Fredi should play him a couple of innings in center, RF, and catcher just to try to set some kind of record.
ncscoots
September 7th, 2012
3:45 pm
that should be enough for generating “trade simmons for more value” proposals here
His value will never be higher.
Braves lineup:
No real reason for it, I guess, but I really hate these lineups with Prado at 5.
cricket
September 7th, 2012
3:45 pm
any update on simmons?
Fly On The Wall
September 7th, 2012
3:45 pm
I seem to remember a number of bloggers saying Prado couldn’t play SS…guess that was wrong.
phil
September 7th, 2012
3:45 pm
It certainly gets one of the 4 automatic outs out of the lineup….
And with Mac out too, there’s some hope.
Fly On The Wall
September 7th, 2012
3:46 pm
So can he pitch too…:)
cowdogit
September 7th, 2012
3:47 pm
Sure lost a lot of division titles because Cox did’n want to share the glory with Mazzone. It’s true what they say” Dynasties always fall from the inside!
chipontheroad
September 7th, 2012
3:48 pm
The birds are going to kansas-city
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhPQnsSsYVM
ncscoots
September 7th, 2012
3:48 pm
seem to remember a number of bloggers saying Prado couldn’t play SS…guess that was wrong.
There’s some difference between “Prado playing SS” and “Prado can play SS”.
Heisenberg
September 7th, 2012
3:49 pm
Was looking at Braves rotation over last few weeks of season. Right now it looks like Medlen would pitch 1st game of final series against the Pirates on Oct 1. WC game would be on Oct 5. If Fredi were to push Hanson (or Sheets) start in previous series back to move Medlen start up a day or 2, he could be set for the WC game on normal rest then with Hudson for game 1 the next day. Hopefully Braves can be in position to set that up.
Fly On The Wall
September 7th, 2012
3:50 pm
He must be the better option than The Rev…I feel better about it anyway.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
3:50 pm
I think that is an assumption Bat, you know just state it as a fact whether it is or not.
He did go off, but he also said b4 it sometime that he was leaving.
Could be either one I guess
nolie
September 7th, 2012
3:51 pm
I feel better about it too
DAP
September 7th, 2012
3:52 pm
well, im surprised prado ever got in at SS and even more surprised he keeps finding his way there. i cant imagine he is much better than pastornicky, but its not like hes eric hinske out there.
long time fan
September 7th, 2012
3:52 pm
Why is Uggly back in the lineup? Fredi has to bench him a lot longer to get his attention. One double off the top of the fence in right ain’t cuttin’ it.
ncscoots
September 7th, 2012
3:54 pm
He must be the better option than The Rev
Faint praise, LOL.
I got no problem with it, either. He’s not going to make a fool of himself over there. I certainly have less problem with him playing SS than him hitting freakin’ 5.
Heisenberg
September 7th, 2012
3:55 pm
He is no Ozzie Smith, but Prado at SS has played it decent enough that I like the concept of trying to get a lead, then putting Janish in late and moving Prado to LF. Of course that assumes offense can score more than 1 unearned run.
O.M.G.
September 7th, 2012
3:55 pm
Bat, I thought DOB told us when somebody got banned.
Fly On The Wall
September 7th, 2012
3:56 pm
Uggs needs to try a garter belt and breathe through his left eye lid…maybe a chicken mcnugget would help too.
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
3:57 pm
Prado has played SS more than a couple games this year with good results. Pastornicky was absolutely horrid at SS, hence the reason he was sent down. I think the kid is a good ball player, but I thought it was obvious he didn’t have the arm to play that side of the infield.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
3:58 pm
Braves hitters love to see Jonathan Niese… they have a .304/.348/.485/.833 line against him. (52-171, with 15 2B, 2 3B, and 4 HR … 28 RBI, and 12 BB vs 38 Ks)
Hitters who’ve done well against him:
Uggla 7-26 (3 2B, 3 RBI, 2 BB, 8 Ks) .269/.321/.385/.706
Prado 6-24 (4 2B, 1 3B, 3 BB, 2 Ks) .250/.333/.500/.833
Bourn 5-14 (1 2B, 2 BB, 3 Ks) .357/.438/.429/.866
Heyward 5-14 (2 2B, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 2 BB, 4 Ks) .357/.438/.714/1.152
David Ross 6-13 (1 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 1 BB, 3 Ks) .462/.500/.923/1.423
Freeman 5-13 (1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 Ks) .385/.385/.692/1.077
Jeff Baker 6-12, with a double and 1 RBI
Reed Johnson 5-9, with 2 RBIs and a walk
Constanza and Janish both 1-3, Constanza has 1 RBI against Niese
The one Braves hitter who has struggled against this guy (and good thing he’s out of the lineup) is McCann… 1-12 with 5 Ks.
Lew
September 7th, 2012
3:58 pm
I’ll admit to being wrong. Apparently Martin does play ss and can probably be the emergency catcher if they asked him to do it – and probably do a good job of it.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
3:58 pm
he will make the routine plays, he lacks the range and arm a bit to be outstanding.
there have been balls that Janish or Simmons would have gotten to
nolie
September 7th, 2012
4:00 pm
The great thing about Prado, all the way up the ladder and still in the bigs, is his dedication to making himself better and better
Heisenberg
September 7th, 2012
4:00 pm
Maybe the banned list can be put under the tweets to the right of our witty comments.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
4:00 pm
I don’t like Martin at SS…. I wanna see my boy Rev
Look for the bats to come alive tonight… we should (I hope) get 10-12 hits and 6+ runs… we’ve been too good against this guy.
Quack Quack
September 7th, 2012
4:00 pm
Nice article DOB. The cheese grits and BBQ shrimp make my mouth water. Thanks!!
What’s the chance of seeing Simmons this weekend? I’m still pretty sure he can add some zip to our line-up.
I hope Chipper found a good bed last night. His back always gives him problems on this trip.
GO BRAVES!!!
ncscoots
September 7th, 2012
4:02 pm
there have been balls that Janish or Simmons would have gotten to
Speaking of…
What does Fredo do if Simmons comes back with termites in his lumber? I can’t believe the kid will hit much after all the time missed and the specific injury he had. If Fredo is sitting Janish because of his stick, will he do the same if Simmons starts out feeble?
Zing
September 7th, 2012
4:03 pm
It’ll be nice when Simmons gets back. Then, if Fredi wanted to, he could go with Johnson in LF and Prado at 2B. 2 sub-.200 guys out. Major upgrade to the offense.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
4:04 pm
I am going to miss Chipper getting Booed by those Muts fans.
They do not Boo nobodys. Chipper earned every one of those Boos & when a player gets Booed all the time by a division rival in their stadium that is as high a compliment an athlete can receive.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
4:04 pm
lotsa late inning defensive rearrangements???
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
4:05 pm
Simmons was 1-4 with a walk and 0k’s yesterday for Lynchburg.
RC
September 7th, 2012
4:05 pm
I seem to remember a number of bloggers saying Prado couldn’t play SS…guess that was wrong.
I think I was probably one of them, so I’ll utter words rarely heard on this blog, “I was wrong”.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
4:06 pm
We need Andy bac for sure, Janish did his job in the time he was in there but we need offense.
We really need Ross to be the Number One guy for now, Mc Cann cannot do it right now. He is not breaking out of it till next yr.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
4:06 pm
but Disgusted boos everybody…..
RC
September 7th, 2012
4:06 pm
I am going to miss Chipper getting Booed by those Muts fans.
They do not Boo nobodys.
I disagree. They boo Jason Bay at least once a week.
ZING!
nolie
September 7th, 2012
4:07 pm
well sure, Bay is their guy….
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
4:07 pm
RC — That is a different type of Booing.
Chpper gets Booed out of respect.
Bay deserves to be Booed for different reasons — I would Boo that BUMB if he were a Brave.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
4:08 pm
Nolie — I like to Boo, I believe it will add 7 yrs to my life.
Tina
September 7th, 2012
4:09 pm
Come on Freddi we dont want to see Uggla in the lineup another 0 for 4 tonight he cant hit a lefty or righty and cant play defense But he was an ALLSTAR.
Murph
September 7th, 2012
4:10 pm
Also interesting that Prado is playing shortstop so much. He really has looked good out there.
But… I mean… everyone here said he couldn’t play SS. People who suggested otherwise were strung up by their pinkie toes.
Heisenberg
September 7th, 2012
4:11 pm
Swing hard just in case you hit it Danny Boy.
Dan Faber
September 7th, 2012
4:13 pm
Where’s Simmons already?!!!
ncscoots
September 7th, 2012
4:16 pm
We really need Ross to be the Number One guy for now
Yes, and Reed Johnson five days a week. And an occasional Constanza Bonanza. And hit Prado in the middle of the order. All things that really spell “playoffs”. Yowsah.
phil
September 7th, 2012
4:17 pm
If we don’t sweep these Mets, the season is an abject failure….
ncscoots
September 7th, 2012
4:18 pm
If we don’t sweep these Mets, the season is an abject failure….
I think somebody beat you to that call, around June, I think. Maybe May.
Efrim
September 7th, 2012
4:20 pm
I don’t like seeing Prado at SS or batting #5.
tony austin
September 7th, 2012
4:22 pm
I don’t mind Janish’s bat in the lineup as I would rather see him at short, no offense to Prado. It’s Uggla’s and McCann’s bats that make Janish’s bat stand out so much. If those two weren’t such an automatic out nowadays, Janish’s low offense could be overlooked.
Efrim
September 7th, 2012
4:22 pm
24 games to go. Exactly one month from the one game bonanza on Friday, October 5th. Yippee.
Fly On The Wall
September 7th, 2012
4:22 pm
If someone would figure out what a bat is for….we wouldn’t have to play Prado at SS.
Lew
September 7th, 2012
4:22 pm
Hell – If it adds 7 years to your life, I’d better get to booing – I’m not getting ny younger.
cricket
September 7th, 2012
4:23 pm
from verducci -
Until 2007, baseball never had seen a second baseman strike out 160 times in back-to-back seasons. But then Dan Uggla did it (2007-08), and now Danny Espinosa of Washington is just three whiffs from joining him, and Kelly Johnson of Toronto is just 19 punchouts from joining both of them.
.
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By the time DiMaggio struck out 200 times, he had played seven years, made seven All-Star teams and won two MVP awards.
Heisenberg
September 7th, 2012
4:23 pm
Maybe try Bourn at #5. He has one of the highest (if not the highest) averages on team hitting with runners on base. Somewhere in these blogs I recall reading that.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
4:25 pm
And Uggla or Freeman at leadoff since they have “high” OBPs….
ncscoots
September 7th, 2012
4:25 pm
Maybe try Bourn at #5.
That’s right, just put more notions in Fredo’s head, LOL.
Efrim
September 7th, 2012
4:26 pm
The Nationals have a hell of a final 19 games: @ Atlanta 3, vs. LAD 3, vs. Milwaukee 4, @Philly 3, @ STL 3, vs. Philly 3…….
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
4:27 pm
CAC write up about our SS situation. The Rev, was listed as the lowest WAR in the ML at SS.
http://capitolavenueclub.com/?p=7742&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CapitolAvenueClub+%28Capitol+Avenue+Club%29&utm_content=ESPN
MVPrado14
September 7th, 2012
4:27 pm
They’ll still go something like 12-7
Efrim
September 7th, 2012
4:27 pm
I guess 100 wins isn’t out of the question for Washington, but I’m thinking they’ll fall well below that.
Billy Beaneater
September 7th, 2012
4:28 pm
DOB!! Phil Spector Ramones(with a Sax solo no less)!! Reminds me of the time they were on with Regis & Kathy Lee. How about PJ Soles dreaming of Joey singing ‘I want to be your boyfriend’?
Heisenberg
September 7th, 2012
4:29 pm
Back in the ‘roids days, 180+ Ks and 40+ HRs were common. So the logic was we can live with the Ks because we are getting the long balls and ribbies and striking out is acceptable. Well this in not how it is now and we need to get back to when striking out was a bad thing.
cricket
September 7th, 2012
4:29 pm
is 98 well below?
Efrim
September 7th, 2012
4:29 pm
Although damn, 85-52, I guess my “well below” is 97 wins. Hah!
phil
September 7th, 2012
4:29 pm
Oprah Winfrey spotted in Atlanta
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Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
4:30 pm
In all Simmons is hitting 3-11 in 3 rehab starts so far. (1 hit in each game)
Efrim
September 7th, 2012
4:31 pm
Simply amazing. They are at +134 in run differential, 2nd in baseball to the Texas Rangers. Nationals have just murdered teams this year. When I thought the Cards might help us, they take 3 of 4, then they don’t sleep on the Cubs and beat the living crud out of them for a four game sweep.
MVPrado14
September 7th, 2012
4:31 pm
Washington’s XWL is 100-62, Atlanta’s is 92-70
Probably about right
phil
September 7th, 2012
4:31 pm
The 3 games the Nats play in Atlanta don’t exactly qualify as difficult for them….
If we win one, we’ll be fortunate.
Murph
September 7th, 2012
4:32 pm
The Nationals have a hell of a final 19 games: @ Atlanta 3, vs. LAD 3, vs. Milwaukee 4, @Philly 3, @ STL 3, vs. Philly 3…….
But those games against Philly are automatic wins… at least that’s what people on here were saying a month ago.
Efrim
September 7th, 2012
4:32 pm
Nats are 36-18 in the 2nd half.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
4:33 pm
I’m out guys, take care… Braves win tonight, look for good nights from every batter, but esp. Ross, Prado, Uggla, and Heyward… I think Heyward and Uggla go deep.
Go Braves. Peace.
Efrim
September 7th, 2012
4:33 pm
Wow, scratch that. Nationals are #1 in run differential at +135 ahead of the Rangers who are at +120. They have the next best team in the NL(Cards) at +38 runs.
phil
September 7th, 2012
4:33 pm
Note that most of what people say on here is horse manure….
Heisenberg
September 7th, 2012
4:33 pm
“And Uggla or Freeman at leadoff since they have “high” OBPs”
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Joe Madden would do it.
Heisenberg
September 7th, 2012
4:36 pm
“Note that most of what people say on here is horse manure…”
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I prefer bovine fecal matter.
brian
September 7th, 2012
4:36 pm
Scoots. Reed Johnson has the law of diminishing returns label applied to him. The more you use him the less effective he becomes. Using him 3 starts a week is probably about right
brian
September 7th, 2012
4:38 pm
Cricket- striking out used to be considered a bad thing. How many players now shorten up their swing to make contact with 2 strikes
brian
September 7th, 2012
4:39 pm
Still wonder why Fredi did such a flip flop with uggla
Heisenberg
September 7th, 2012
4:41 pm
efrim, Nats beating Cards 3 of 4 probably worked out better for Braves. They will not catch Nats for division, so why not put some distance on other WC teams. A 3 game lead with 24 to play should be a lock, right?
Rodney Derrick
September 7th, 2012
4:42 pm
Considering DOB said Jeff Baker is 6 for 12 against Niese, you really have to wonder why this would not be a good spot to start Baker instead of strike out king “His name is Dan Uggla”.
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
4:42 pm
There was an interview done with Dan Uggla after his 2nd day on the bench, totally paraphrasing here. Uggla said something along the lines of. I contribute every time out, have a high OBP, and always a threat to go deep, even if he is in a slump. Along with that pitchers take notice of my spot in the line up and have to choose how they pitch to those before me.
He was back in the line up the next day.
Heisenberg
September 7th, 2012
4:47 pm
Sempi Fi, I saw that interview and did not care for the answer Danny Boy gave. I would have preferred he acknowledged he is struggling and needs to work towards making changes to get better. That did not sit well with me and I have gotten more critical of him since.
Pitcher do take notice of his spot in the lineup so they know where they can get an out.
bravofan
September 7th, 2012
4:47 pm
this chipper press conference live on braves.com is great stuff
bravofan
September 7th, 2012
4:48 pm
LIKE this Thanks Chipper page!!
http://www.facebook.com/ThanksChipper
RC
September 7th, 2012
4:49 pm
He was back in the line up the next day.
And has been every game since.
I don’t really know the right answer here. Much as I thought he should be benched, I kind of agreed with everything he said. And he’s a hell of a lot better offensive presence than Janish. Selfishly, I wouldn’t mind Prado continuing to flip back and forth from SS to 2b the rest of the season, to give me added eligibility for him in my fantasy baseball keeper league. But from a real standpoint, the team is probably best with Prado in left, Uggla at 2b, and Simmons at SS vs. RHP, and swapping Johnson for Uggla while moving Prado to 2b vs LHP.
RC
September 7th, 2012
4:51 pm
Pitcher do take notice of his spot in the lineup so they know where they can get an out.
No more than they do that with Janish. The fact that he’s walked as much as he has is evidence that pitchers are still pitching around him, regardless of whether or not it’s justified.
bravofan
September 7th, 2012
4:51 pm
Chipper in the live interview was talking about the ny media and how they sometimes take it out of context and he said if Dave O Brien says something out of context that he will walk up to him and give him a wedgie.
Zing
September 7th, 2012
4:55 pm
I don’t like Prado at #5 either, but I understand how Fredi got there. I also don’t like him at SS (though he’s changing my mind), though, again, you see how that happens as well. I’d much rather see Uggs on the bench at this point and Prado at 2B. It’s time to sit the slumpers– Mac, you’re great, but you’re hurt. We’ll play you 2 out of 5 games, max. Uggla, going almost 100 games hitting below .200 proves either that (i) you’re a stubborn cuss who won’t adapt or change or (ii) you’ve lost it. I don’t think it’s (ii), but if you do this next year, I sure will.
TennesseePaul
September 7th, 2012
4:58 pm
Thanks for the work DOB. Awesome read.
GO CHIPPER!!
GO BRAVES!!
Last 9 Starts of the Starting 9
_________AVG__OBP__SLG___OPS_wOBA_L9S9+
Bourn__ .207 .368 .207 0.575 .319 ___75
Reed___ .306 .324 .389 0.713 .315 __113
Chipper .286 .342 .371 0.714 .370 __113
Freeman .200 .444 .320 0.764 .374 __131
Prado__ .343 .368 .571 0.940 .419 __178
Heyward .222 .243 .278 0.521 .232 ___55
Uggla__ .188 .257 .406 0.663 .286 ___96
Ross___ .273 .342 .485 0.827 .352 __145
Maholm_ .053 .100 .053 0.153 .074 __-54
phil
September 7th, 2012
5:00 pm
Uggla at .188
Wonderful.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
5:02 pm
RT @Mets #Mets presented @RealCJ10 with this original @Fazzino Shea Stadium piece on his final trip to Queens https://twitter.com/Mets/status/244177992417423361/photo/1/large
Kat
September 7th, 2012
5:02 pm
The LARRY sign in the painting is the best!
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
5:07 pm
I’m looking forward to another 1-0 victory by the Braves tonight, with Chipper hitting a solo dinger.
Felix
September 7th, 2012
5:07 pm
You guys are asking for too much. At this point, I just hope this constipated offense finally scores an earned run.
Murph
September 7th, 2012
5:07 pm
Uggla’s recent OBP is better than Heyward’s… yikes.
DAP
September 7th, 2012
5:09 pm
whats wrong with prado batting 5th?
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
5:11 pm
For those that can’t quite make it out, the blimp in the painting Chipper got is towing a banner that says “Congratulations Chipper on your Hall of Fame Career” (or something very close to that)- nice touch
Kat
September 7th, 2012
5:12 pm
I hope they also honor him on the field.
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
5:14 pm
So am I reading that right?? Prado is playing SS tonight
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
5:14 pm
Kat-
I believe I read somewhere that they may not do that, only because they were concerned about the fan reaction…
DAP
September 7th, 2012
5:14 pm
cabFor those that can’t quite make it out
lew…
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
5:16 pm
Also, there is apparently rain in the forecast, possibly tonight and tomorrow in New York…
Joe Simpson
September 7th, 2012
5:16 pm
Tonight’s the night! My Danny boy, the great clutch power hitter, will go on a tear starting tonight. The Mets had better watch out! As a career .240 hitter, when it comes to good hitters, I know what I’m talking about.
O.M.G.
September 7th, 2012
5:16 pm
Cab, they have no class.
Bob
September 7th, 2012
5:16 pm
DOB…you’re a smart man and thanks for this article. Who is at fault with this lousy hitting? The players or are they getting bad instruction from the coaches? Is the organization not teaching fundamentals? Sure seems like we’ve gone through a long period of lousy hitting under the Cox/Fredi era. At times, it looks like we’re still trying for that three run homer rather than just get on base or move the runner over. Thanks.
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
5:17 pm
DAP-
VJ couldn’t read it either. I just have really good eyesight.
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
5:17 pm
Prado’s at short because Uggla was benched earlier in the week. Huh?
Kat
September 7th, 2012
5:18 pm
cab – Mets shouldn’t be afraid of their own fans . what’s worse is being *that team that doesn’t acknowledge him on the field or having their fans boo him. I dunno… I’ll be disappointed in them if they don’t. They’d be putting their team/fans above honoring him on field.
O.M.G.
September 7th, 2012
5:21 pm
We can afford to have Dan’s dead bat and poor defence in the line up, but we can’t afford to have Janish’s dead bat and great defence in the line up? Makes no sense.
Billy Beaneater
September 7th, 2012
5:22 pm
Are you drunk JS?
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
5:22 pm
Kat-
One could make the argument that they should put their fans & team above honoring Chipper
Doesn’t really bother me either way- they have honored him and the fans will boo anyways…
cowdogit
September 7th, 2012
5:23 pm
Constanza needs to get out of the braves organizatiom, Even after winning the AAA hitting championship, He’s not going to get a chance to play even with a team thats desperate to score runs. Washington would be a great place for him.
David O'Brien
September 7th, 2012
5:23 pm
Chipper had a press conference, where the Mets exec Jeff Wilpon gave him a really cool pop-art painting that had Chipper’s face and stats on the scoreboard, and a “Larry” sign in the crowd, etc. It’s nice. Not just some boring watercolor.
He said at the press conference, “I’m in awe of how much attention this series is getting,” and also said, ‘Make no mistake, this is my last trip in.”
http://yfrog.com/oexgxwxuj
The media horde that turned out for Chipper’s presser
http://yfrog.com/oexgxwxuj
The painting
http://yfrog.com/oexgxwxuj
Charlie Manuel
September 7th, 2012
5:25 pm
To the Mets: Watch out for that Chipper Jones! Don’t you dare pitch to him with the game on the line. I did and really screwed up. He beat our butts with a 3 run homer that still hasn’t landed.
David O'Brien
September 7th, 2012
5:25 pm
Simmons playing another rehab playoff game for Lynchburg tonight, then they’ll decide if he comes up tomorrow to join Braves in New York. If one of the minor league teams, Rome or Lynchburg, advances in the playoffs, he could play more rehab games if they think it’d help him….
Sheets is throwing a side session today, but even if all goes well, no immediate plans to start him anywhere, since minor league seasons are over and Braves aren’t going back to 6-man rotation.
O.M.G.
September 7th, 2012
5:26 pm
The N.Y. fans should give Chipper a standing O before his last a bat just like every other city has done.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
5:26 pm
The only reason the fans boo is because he’s good. He isn’t a roid user, never hit their players (that I remember). It’s not like he did something bad that they shouldn’t honor him on the field. It’s just their fans are well mad he’s so good. No crime or anything bad with that. Now if he did do something really wrong that they hated him for that’d be a different circumstance. That’s all I was feeling.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
5:28 pm
O.M.G… I’ll be there Sunday so I plan to stand and cheer at his last at bat. I may be the only one but there’ll be at least one person haha.
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
5:29 pm
Kat-
Oh, I was not arguing with you at all
It would be nice to honor him on the field, but because he has been such a Mets killer in the past, I think they were afraid some fans wouldn’t appreciate it. At least, that is what I seem to recall reading. Doesn’t mean they won’t do anything.
mexican brave
September 7th, 2012
5:33 pm
Will be going to Foley’s bar (now Chipper’s) tonight…anyone else?
southern hope
September 7th, 2012
5:33 pm
I always sound like a broken record on game days, but, dang, DOB, you can really write. Thanks for the great blog.
mexican brave
September 7th, 2012
5:34 pm
Kat..I’m algo gonna be at CitiField on Sunday! What section are you gonna be in?
ACE
September 7th, 2012
5:37 pm
Thank you DOB
Kat
September 7th, 2012
5:37 pm
cab – I know
Kat
September 7th, 2012
5:39 pm
mexican brave –
I actually don’t know yet as I’m getting them complementary from an employee of the Mets. I think around sec 124 as that’s where the comp tickets normally are, but generally they gets them in the 120s so I assume around there.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
5:40 pm
*get
RC
September 7th, 2012
5:43 pm
Even though I get why they decorated that way for the press conference, seeing Chipper sitting behind a table with “METS” plastered all over it and the wall behind him feels like some trippy nightmare. Fortunately he’s wearing his “A” hat to let me know I’m still sane….
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
5:51 pm
Well, didn’t take long for ole Fredi to lose the balls that he finally grew. Why the hell would he even call Uggla into his office and make a big production number outta sitting his ass down if he’s only going to stand by that decision for 2 days? Makes no friggin sense, but what the hell. It gives me someone to boo tonight. And look at the bright side, if he’s in the lineup, he will be under .200 before the season is over. That will be a great day for everyone who tried to convince me that he deserved to be an all star and that he is an on base machine.
David O'Brien
September 7th, 2012
5:55 pm
Mets will play a video tribute to Chipper a few minutes before tonight’s game. Haven’t announced it, though. So worried about how their fans would handle it.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
5:56 pm
Uggla has good stats against Niese…. don’t see why we people have a problem with him getting a start. We’ve got to get him going at some point.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
5:57 pm
I doubt that Mc Shamm gets 5 extra base hits the rest of the season.
Hell, he might not even get 5 base hits all total. He will be lucky if he drives in two runs the rest of the way.
I have had it with him & he deserves to be Booed.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
5:58 pm
I think the Mets fans will be classy… it’s his last series there. New Yorkers aren’t all that bad.
ACE
September 7th, 2012
6:01 pm
Let’s go Chipperrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
ChipperisGod
September 7th, 2012
6:02 pm
Great write up, DOB. Hopefully Chipper has one dagger left to drive into the Mets heart for us to get a series victory.
Really hope we get the bats going, and I hope Simmons comes back tomorrow!
Charlie Manuel
September 7th, 2012
6:03 pm
I really shouldn’t have let Papelbon pitch to Chipper. My Mom always said I was a bit slow.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
6:05 pm
Thanks David for the info on the video. Will be interesting. I really think they’ll clap for him.
Yogi Berra
September 7th, 2012
6:06 pm
Uggla 188..wow!
I read earlier today that McCann was hitting 168 ba for the last 24 games.
Chipper will shine in NY and so will Braves.
ACE
September 7th, 2012
6:09 pm
I know this a big IF but if Uggla could get hot what a lift it would be. For the reamaining regular season games and the playoffs.
Fredi G.
September 7th, 2012
6:10 pm
I’m starting Uggla because he said that if I didn’t start him he would punch me in the nose.
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
6:11 pm
Uggla has good stats against Niese…. don’t see why we people have a problem with him getting a start. We’ve got to get him going at some point. TOBF
Well hell TOBF, what does it matter how ell he USED do against Niese, he won’t tonight! But by all means, look up all the pitchers he has faced this year that he had good numbers against and he his failure rate now. It’s a new day and time for Uggla and what used to be the norm certianly isn’t any more.
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
6:11 pm
certainly*
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
6:13 pm
I read earlier today that McCann was hitting 168 ba for the last 24 games.
Chipper will shine in NY and so will Braves.
He is, unfortunately… if Dan is gonna have his starts so should McCann (seems like it’s happened already, due to injuries and matchups). It’s been a tough year.
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
6:14 pm
I know this a big IF but if Uggla could get hot what a lift it would be. For the reamaining regular season games and the playoffs.
Hahahahaha, that’s funny!
SMOLTZ 29
September 7th, 2012
6:17 pm
I’ll be at Citi Field Sunday to see Chipper’s last game in New York! Sitting in upper tank, right behind home plate. YEAAAAAAAAAAA
ACE
September 7th, 2012
6:23 pm
Chipper is not playing Sunday
phil
September 7th, 2012
6:26 pm
Chipper is saving himself for next year…..
What?
ACE
September 7th, 2012
6:33 pm
DOB, The stones will be releasing GRRR in November. A greatest hits box set edition with a couple of new tracks.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
6:33 pm
ACE where was that reported?
Kat
September 7th, 2012
6:34 pm
I may have missed it or skimmed an article too fast but I don’t remember reading that no sunday thing.
Yogi Berra
September 7th, 2012
6:36 pm
Thats BS, fredi don’t make line-ups three games ahead. If Chipper wishes to play he will play.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
6:37 pm
What’s up Braves fans? I just saw Chipper do his New Yawker impression on SNY and it was classic! “Yo Chippa. Stop Beatin up on my Mets. Good luck against da Yanks tho.”
He really nailed it. Very funny stuff.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
6:40 pm
I’ll be at Citi Field Sunday to see Chipper’s last game in New York! Sitting in upper tank, right behind home plate. (Smoltz 29)
I’m guessing you’ll be able to “upgrade your seat” without much trouble. Not expecting huge crowds with the Mets well out of it and the NFL taking hold in these parts this week.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
6:41 pm
Did Chipper bring his owm bed this time? You know being he can’t find a comfortable one in the big city and all. {:
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
6:42 pm
I think that is an assumption Bat, you know just state it as a fact whether it is or not. _ nolie
Me too
Anders
September 7th, 2012
6:43 pm
Hey DOB – It’s fashion week in the Big Apple. Good time to walk around and enjoy “The View”.
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
6:44 pm
Bat, I thought DOB told us when somebody got banned. _ O.M.G.
He has and Mixxo is a long time guy, so who knows.
:shrug:
ACE
September 7th, 2012
6:48 pm
Kat, I was jk with Smoltz. I hope he plays all three.
jeffrey d
September 7th, 2012
6:49 pm
Good time to walk around and enjoy “The View”.
Why would he want to watch Barbara Walters?
O.M.G.
September 7th, 2012
6:50 pm
Bat, so did DOB say he was or not?
phil
September 7th, 2012
6:50 pm
On this blog, assumptions are facts….
Always.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
6:50 pm
jeffrey d – I guess I should have said “the scenery”. better? {:
Nevada Roy
September 7th, 2012
6:54 pm
Typo – “to honor Chipper on Sept. 19, the last game of his last series there.” Should be Sunday, Sept 9, 2012.
phil
September 7th, 2012
6:54 pm
I assume we won’t score tonight…
O.M.G.
September 7th, 2012
6:55 pm
Bat, and I think DOB is a little more “understanding” with the long timers then he is with the trolls.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
6:57 pm
Anders does the upgrade your seat work with Citi Field? (you talking about the phone app?)
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
6:59 pm
Kat @ 5:02 pm
Nice, thanks for the link.
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
7:01 pm
O.M.G.
Not that I’ve seen and I agree about the more understanding part.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
7:03 pm
I hear Crazy Train in the background but SNY isn’t showing the video ….
David O'Brien
September 7th, 2012
7:06 pm
Probably only about 5,000 in seats, Chipper got mix of boos and cheers as they said congratulations over stadium PA, played “Crazy Train,” showed video of him getting the painting. He tipped his cap to the crowd as “Congratulations Chipper” message was shown on the video board.
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
7:06 pm
I assume we won’t score tonight…
Probably safe to do so. On the other hand they are due for one of those offensive explosions, so I’m firmly in the maybe camp.
keyLargo
September 7th, 2012
7:08 pm
Don’t know if it was reported earlier but Mets just announced Strausburg’s last start of the year will be against them on Monday.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
7:09 pm
Anders does the upgrade your seat work with Citi Field? (you talking about the phone app?) (Kat)
No, what I meant was there won’t be anyone there. You can basically pick your seat escept for the real high end field box seats.
Caseyatthebat
September 7th, 2012
7:11 pm
Four or five games ago Fredi Gonzalez announced that the Braves wouldn’t be using Uggla at second for the rest of the year. Tonight is the third game in a row that he’s playing there. What’s up with that? Just another Frediism I guess.
bravesgrl4life
September 7th, 2012
7:13 pm
Hi, bloggers. Been mostly off blog for a while, but I have missed you all. Have been watching our team, tho. As always, GO BRAVES!!!!
Brava
September 7th, 2012
7:13 pm
Thank you, DOB.
GO BRAVES!
Anders
September 7th, 2012
7:15 pm
Chippers walk up sounded like a spring training game.
Sopheee
September 7th, 2012
7:15 pm
That was half-hearted. Come on, Mets fans boo like you mean it.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
7:18 pm
Anders the old school upgrade your seat app
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
7:18 pm
31 innings and counting since the last earned run.
jeffrey d
September 7th, 2012
7:18 pm
That was half-hearted. Come on, Mets fans boo like you mean it.
Well there’s only like, 8 of them there.
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
7:18 pm
Hi, BG4L
jeffrey d
September 7th, 2012
7:19 pm
That was half-hearted. Come on, Mets fans boo like you mean it.
Well there’s only like, 8 of them there
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
7:19 pm
Welcome back bravesgrl4life!
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
7:19 pm
…..Hope we have a good outing tonight–[not making a lot of 'outs.']
jeffrey d
September 7th, 2012
7:19 pm
foiled again….
jeffrey d
September 7th, 2012
7:20 pm
…..Hope we have a good outing tonight–[not making a lot of 'outs.']
I predict we’ll make 27 outs tonight
jeffrey d
September 7th, 2012
7:20 pm
…..Hope we have a good outing tonight–[not making a lot of 'outs.']
I predict we’ll make 27 outs tonight
jeffrey d
September 7th, 2012
7:20 pm
…..
Sopheee
September 7th, 2012
7:22 pm
jeffrey’s on a roll.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
7:23 pm
Boo with a goofy smile….? Don’t put your batteries in that ‘transmitter’ backwards; –/+
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
7:24 pm
…<27 outs?
bravesgrl4life
September 7th, 2012
7:24 pm
Need a DP badly here.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
7:25 pm
27 years of outs?
Sopheee
September 7th, 2012
7:25 pm
‘teen ‘teen at SS always makes me a little nervous.
bravesgrl4life
September 7th, 2012
7:26 pm
That works too.
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
7:26 pm
Paul is not dead.
T-Dawg
September 7th, 2012
7:26 pm
Huge. Especially since we miht need another shutout
Kat
September 7th, 2012
7:26 pm
So who is this new player on our team I wasn’t aware of Andrelky Simmons… according to SNY he’s the reason Prado is starting today at SS.
M.V.P.Heyward
September 7th, 2012
7:29 pm
No first pitch swinging FF.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
7:29 pm
SNY announcers just said that Chipper’s son Shea’s room is blue and orange and he has two seats from Shea bolted down to the floors in his room.
Very cool haha.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
7:29 pm
They just said on SNY that Chipper’s son Shea’s room is done completely in Orange and Blue and has the Shea seats the Mets gave him bolted to his floor.
I like this kid!
bravesgrl4life
September 7th, 2012
7:30 pm
Kat, please tell me you are being facetious.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
7:31 pm
We have a betta ‘Delta’ sign at our Ted.
bravesgrl4life
September 7th, 2012
7:31 pm
Marteen just got robbed.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
7:31 pm
BTW- My room also was completely orange and blue growing up. Even my ceiling was painted orange. That brought back memories.
yeah, yeah save the Anders still lives in that room weak stuff.
Animus
September 7th, 2012
7:31 pm
Kevin McAlpin @KevinMcAlpin
Andrelton Simmons homered for Lynchburg in the 4th inning of their playoff game vs Wilmington.
Great to see his bat appears to be working
Sopheee
September 7th, 2012
7:31 pm
Andrelton + Melky?
Anders
September 7th, 2012
7:33 pm
Baseball players are so soft. Come on Torres. You can’t walk that off? Hockey players they’re not.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
7:34 pm
Hey, since Chipper will not be the ‘Nefarious Brave’ any longer—who will?
jeffrey d
September 7th, 2012
7:35 pm
No, that’s Melkelton
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
7:35 pm
That’s one LP he has figured out!
Brava
September 7th, 2012
7:36 pm
Andrelky Simmons is Andrelton Simmons on steroids, Kat.
Sopheee
September 7th, 2012
7:36 pm
That sounds like one of those Transformers robots.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
7:36 pm
I think Chipper would’ve liked to have played in NY for a little while had things worked out that way. He’s always just kind of flirted with the NY crowd. Late r in his career for sure.Just my opinion.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
7:37 pm
As per the regular brew on tap….saluto Uggs!
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
7:37 pm
Uggla is 0 for 1 against Niese. Who’da thunk it.
TBbravesfan
September 7th, 2012
7:37 pm
maybe we are waiting for that unearned run.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
7:37 pm
bravesgrl4life @ 7:30 pm about which of my posts? The room one? No for real, they were being serious. That’s what they said his room was like. They said his son understands the significance of his name. I mean if they were joking they didn’t crack a laugh or sound sarcastic at all.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
7:38 pm
Capt.Mudd – If I knew what nefarious meant I’d try to help you out on that. {:
T-Dawg
September 7th, 2012
7:38 pm
I don’t want to hear one word about how that was a “hard hit ball” by Uggla.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
7:39 pm
Anders we’re on the same wave length today haha. re: 7:29 posts
bravesgrl4life
September 7th, 2012
7:39 pm
Kat, no, about wondering who “Andrelky Simmons” is.
Trey
September 7th, 2012
7:39 pm
“They just said on SNY that Chipper’s son Shea’s room is done completely in Orange and Blue and has the Shea seats the Mets gave him bolted to his floor. ”
Sounds like you’re right, Anders. Considering he has the opponents colors in his son’s room, rather than Braves.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
7:40 pm
@Anders…..If Chipper has a chance to leave earlier, you know–if things got mucked up in Atl…….He would have gone to play for NY in a heartbeat IMO.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
7:40 pm
Someone posted a video of the tribute where you can hear the boos , okay well it sounds like just one obnoxious guy .
http://yfrog.com/41hl5suhwbvdvcwanhwtlsrgz
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
7:42 pm
Nice play from Prado at short. Pretty good for someone who has little time invested there.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
7:42 pm
@Anders……Nefarious is when your big toe nail turns a real narley yellow!
Kat
September 7th, 2012
7:43 pm
bravesgrl4life — ah that one. Oh yeah that’s for real too.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
7:45 pm
nefarious – Then that would be Uggla. I mean that kind of describes what’s happened to him since the Braves signed him to that deal – no?
TBbravesfan
September 7th, 2012
7:47 pm
boy were on a roll ain’t we?
Brava
September 7th, 2012
7:48 pm
WTG, Maholm.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
7:48 pm
They are laughing now at Paul’s hitting.. these guys are goons.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
7:49 pm
No really it means: villainous
Anders
September 7th, 2012
7:50 pm
Now, now Kat. They’re laughing at themselves for saying he couldn’t hit (which he can’t) and then he got a hit.
These guys are about as good as it gets in MLB announcing circles. I think many on here have said the same in the past.
TBbravesfan
September 7th, 2012
7:50 pm
just walked a man johnson
Anders
September 7th, 2012
7:52 pm
Capt.Mudd – Yeah, I know. I was just going along with you for effect.
If you mean nefarious againts the Mets. There’s no one on this club that fills the bill at this point. Mostly because our rivalry has cooled with the Mets falling off since 2008.
Brava
September 7th, 2012
7:52 pm
Awesome.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
7:53 pm
Umps are better fed and now can call ‘em with confidence.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
7:53 pm
Talk about theater. Here it is.
TBbravesfan
September 7th, 2012
7:53 pm
think i’ll turn the channel for a while
M.V.P.Heyward
September 7th, 2012
7:53 pm
We are 1 for 1 with RISP.
Trey
September 7th, 2012
7:54 pm
Grand Slam would be nice!
keyLargo
September 7th, 2012
7:54 pm
Kat – I’ll agree with Anders that the SNY guys are all three as unbiased as anyone in baseball. I enjoy listening to all three of them. Hernandez and Darling were both very good MLB players too, so they know what they’re talking about.
M.V.P.Heyward
September 7th, 2012
7:55 pm
The curse continues…
bravesgrl4life
September 7th, 2012
7:55 pm
Not at all Chipper like there, Chipper
Anders
September 7th, 2012
7:55 pm
Freeman scares me more.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
7:56 pm
I kinda ended it so as not to gross out the ladies and such–plus, it can never just be a two-man show here on the ole bloggo……well, I take that back cause @2:00 am or so Ward and Ward do a lot together, Anders.
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
7:57 pm
33 innings and counting
bravesgrl4life
September 7th, 2012
7:57 pm
And of course, as they talk about Freeman being the new Mets killer, he hits a weak grounder that he can’t run out.
T-Dawg
September 7th, 2012
7:57 pm
Worst hitting team in baseball folks. It’s just that bad
Fredo
September 7th, 2012
7:57 pm
shocking another bases loaded less than 2 outs failure
Brava
September 7th, 2012
7:57 pm
The curse is still on I see.
Sopheee
September 7th, 2012
7:57 pm
Brick wall worthy.
Bronke
September 7th, 2012
7:57 pm
Enter your comments hereTalk about choking again big time!
We Will Get Fooled Again
September 7th, 2012
7:57 pm
Horrible.
njbraves
September 7th, 2012
7:58 pm
This offense is just brutal right now
tony austin
September 7th, 2012
7:58 pm
Doesn’t the laws of average have to take effect soon?
Bronke
September 7th, 2012
7:58 pm
Well just when you needed the leader to step up. Strike 3 !
TBbravesfan
September 7th, 2012
8:01 pm
well can we get three shutout games in a roe
NorCal Brave
September 7th, 2012
8:01 pm
For certain moving toward a new record in futility with RISP.
Chas
September 7th, 2012
8:01 pm
Once again, bases loaded with less than 2 outs, and the CHOKE JOB / PISS DOWN THEIR LEG BRAVES fail to step up. What a collection of weak at bats. What a joke. Pathetic bunch of losers. Not a single clutch hitter on this team. Not one.
jeffrey d
September 7th, 2012
8:02 pm
Well just when you needed the leader to step up. Strike 3 !
You’re right, Chipper really hasn’t stepped up at all this year….
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
8:02 pm
I wish we could only get two o so we’d have a [slight] chance….gosh with ‘em loaded it’s lights out; maybe even cable out!
ray k
September 7th, 2012
8:02 pm
So, is that 0 for last 30 with RISP now? Is that stat possibly right?
Anders
September 7th, 2012
8:03 pm
Doesn’t the laws of average have to take effect soon? (Tony Austin)
If so the Braves have a few more years of non playoff years to go to make up for that long run they had – right?
Or does that law only apply where you want it to?
jeffrey d
September 7th, 2012
8:03 pm
Not a single clutch hitter on this team
Remember when Chipper homered with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th to give the Braves a walk-off win a whole 6 days ago?
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
8:03 pm
Two on….dang sticky keyboard…am coffee dump
ray k
September 7th, 2012
8:03 pm
This offense is a total embarrassment. How can this group be this inept?
Kat
September 7th, 2012
8:04 pm
keylargo — everyone has their own opinion
. But being a good ball player doesn’t mean you’re automatically a good announcer. I just don’t understand why they say inaccurate things – if you don’t know something about a team or a player than just don’t say anything. Making things up makes you sound stupid. Again.. just my opinion.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
8:05 pm
Kat – What did they make up?
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:07 pm
You cannot win games without scoring runs — and the slump continues through this night.
I guess we will not score any more earned runs this year. It cannot be done.
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
8:08 pm
Hard to believe it’s been an entire day since we scored a run or won a game. Seems like just yesterday…
bravesgrl4life
September 7th, 2012
8:09 pm
Great time for that K.
jeffrey d
September 7th, 2012
8:09 pm
The offense has been decent all year. I’m not going to let a slump make me think they’re never going to come out of it.
Bronke
September 7th, 2012
8:09 pm
Chipper can be one moody hombre!
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:12 pm
Its sad what has happened to Jason Bay’s career the last 3 yrs, he was a very good playerr and middle of the lineup guy in both Pittsburgh and Boston.
It has to be injuries above everything. He has had some bad ones. The ball park factors in but it shuld not factor in to that degree.
He has what, 2 more yrs on that big $$$$$ contract. I don’t know if he can get 75 percent back o where he was.
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
8:12 pm
What a dull game this is. Neither team wants to score, and the Braves are just counting on a Mets error to give them one.
SOS Braves
September 7th, 2012
8:12 pm
Well. Are the Mets as bad as the Braves with screwing up scoring opportunities. No Way
lfo brave
September 7th, 2012
8:13 pm
Chip just said runners in stranded position. HAHAHA Maybe he is channeling his dad tonight
Anders
September 7th, 2012
8:13 pm
Damn Yanks are up 5-0. They just won’t die.
Posted Earlier
September 7th, 2012
8:13 pm
Chipper has been clutch a few times this year but even clutch players don’t come thru every AB. Unfortunately Chipper is surrounded by the same bunch of gaggers who folded in September last year.
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!
JC Brave
September 7th, 2012
8:13 pm
Greak work by Maholm there!
Shame these bunch can’t score half a run for him most nights…
ray k
September 7th, 2012
8:13 pm
Chipper is a clutch hitter but he can’t do it every time. Maybe someone else on this “team” could step up and do something. Anything…
Madame Headhurts
September 7th, 2012
8:13 pm
Okay, I’ll lift the curse. Jus messin’ wid ya, Braves fans. I still let cha win widout earning runs. You guys are no fun. Outta hete to go put anudder curse on dem Nats.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
8:14 pm
They said Mac was out of the line up because his numbers are down. And then they eventually said that he has told the people that he is hurt. I thought the reason he’s out was because he was hurt … don’t remember hearing anything about the reason being because his numbers are down. Now – I don’t read every article out there, so I never say I know everything, and maybe Mac’s #s are the reason he’s not starting but I just haven’t come across that.
But in general a lot of times they’ll say a player is having a great season or a terrible season and they’ll be so off on that player it’s not even funny. As if they’re completely mixing players up.
Last series when they played the Mets.. the Braves were up at bat with the Mets pitching and the SNY announcers were talking about the pitches as if it was Brave pitching. This went on for like 2mins. Then they caught themselves and said ..ohh I thought (Name a Braves Pitcher) was pitching. I was like what?! What an I watching? lol
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
8:14 pm
Maybe the Mets and Braves should swap crappy players with Bay and Uggla.
JC Brave
September 7th, 2012
8:14 pm
Greak?? … WTF?
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:14 pm
This is more than just a bit of a slump, this is an offensive catastrophe.
We are lucky to have won a few games down this stretch. Thanks to some gritty play and nice pitching we are holding on.
We just have guys like Uggla and Mc Cann who have lost their skills as MLB hitters. Mc Cann cannot play at this point mostly cause of injury.
Uggla is just plain done.
Bronke
September 7th, 2012
8:15 pm
Duh, guys that was six days ago and they were awful then also. Yes, we need someone to Break the ice and Chipper didn’t come through! It is not a knock on him just saying he had a chance to crack the ice and didn’t!
ray k
September 7th, 2012
8:15 pm
DOB, do you know the last time a Brave got a hit with a man in scoring position?
Kat
September 7th, 2012
8:15 pm
I can agree that they mostly unbiased unlike many announcers but they say inaccurate things.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
8:16 pm
Disgusted – Bay only has one more year left at $16 mil. It’s been a nightmare. But to be honest, nobody tries harder, keeps his head up, doesn’t bring the other guys down because of his monstrous struggles. No way they can unload him so I hope he has at least a decent year next season.
Hard to understand what happened though. Sure there were injuries but he looks like he’s not even close to an MLB hitter sometimes. baffling.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:16 pm
Jerry — The Braves would gain one yr on the $$$$$ cause Bay has only one yr left.
It could be a thought. Uggla for Bay — I don’t know but then again if we can rid of Uggla it is something to think about. Seriously.
M.V.P.Heyward
September 7th, 2012
8:17 pm
J-Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
Animus
September 7th, 2012
8:17 pm
JHey!!!!!!!!!!!
There’s your run Mr. Maholm
Brava
September 7th, 2012
8:17 pm
Jason with da Bomb!
bravesgrl4life
September 7th, 2012
8:17 pm
HEYWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Trey
September 7th, 2012
8:17 pm
Heyward!
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
8:17 pm
Well, we scored
Anders
September 7th, 2012
8:17 pm
Capt.Mudd – Maybe there’s the new nefarious? Hmmm….
David O'Brien
September 7th, 2012
8:17 pm
25th homer for Heyward, and it was a bomb
SOS Braves
September 7th, 2012
8:18 pm
What the hell is Uggla doing in there?
JC Brave
September 7th, 2012
8:18 pm
Wow, a legitimate run/RBI…
That’s new…
Bronke
September 7th, 2012
8:18 pm
The new team leader of the new look Braves! Heyyyyyywwwwward
Fredo
September 7th, 2012
8:18 pm
hey look, an earned run. first one since monday …..
SOS Braves
September 7th, 2012
8:19 pm
Have a seat Uggla.
lfo brave
September 7th, 2012
8:19 pm
Damnit we will never score again….oh wait
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
8:19 pm
That should be ruled an error on Niese so that we can have another unearned run. Or an error against the Mets braintrust for bringing the fences in. And another lazy ass fly ball by Uggla trying to hit homers.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
8:19 pm
Thank you JHey!
ray k
September 7th, 2012
8:19 pm
As much as I disparage Uggla, he has hit the ball hard a few times this past week.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
8:19 pm
No way the Mets take Uggla. No way, no how. Alderson wouldn’t touch him with that contract and likely even with out it. Nor would I. I don’t like his game.
TexanBrave
September 7th, 2012
8:19 pm
Transplanted Bravo fan and have been watching the Stro’s and Braves simultaneously the last couple months on MLB.com….. Can’t take my eyes off this train wreck here in H-Town as I start focusing back on EC Part Deux………. The Stro’s have found every imaginable way to lose and should end up at 48 and 114ish…. Besides the classic Mets of yore, has any team accomplished this type of record? Next year in the Junior Circuit they will easily surpass 120 losses… BTW, thx for Schaefer …LOL……………..and have you noticed yet, Bourne can’t go back on a ball for anything….
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:20 pm
Anders — Charachter wise, that sounds like Uggla who in spite of his struggles does continue to hustle.
I like Bay, liked him in his RS days and thought it was a mistake at the timefor them to let him walk — hindsight is always 20/20. He is a good characcter guy. Would his career taken a downturn had he stayed in Fenway — You never know.
As a fan I sincerly hope both guys can turn it around. Both are good guys who were first rate players.
SOS Braves
September 7th, 2012
8:20 pm
Uggla has 10 foot poles marks on him.
BFChris27
September 7th, 2012
8:21 pm
JHey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kat
September 7th, 2012
8:21 pm
Strasburg is out. Fish are up 6-2 in the 4th on the Nats.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:22 pm
I agree Anders — Dan is not going to be a part of what Alderson is trying to do.
Best hope for us is that Dan turns it around but I am just so frustrated waiting for him to do so.
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
8:22 pm
Disgusted,
Believe me, I was serious. I would much rather watch Bay make outs than to watch that goofy ass look on Uggla’s face with that crap he has in his mouth. Nasty. Lollipop Guild reject.
Wow
September 7th, 2012
8:22 pm
Heyward’s the man.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
8:23 pm
Disgusted – Good question on Bay. And it’s not a big city thing with him as he replaced Manny in Boston very capably before he came to the Mets. That was probably just a better fit for him than the Mets.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:24 pm
Texan Brave — Are those new Astro owners going to be guys who will put $$$$$ in the team in time or are you going to have a perpetual rebuilding job.
What is the thought in H town — Is it too early to tell about them yet??????
At least you have the Texans.
TBbravesfan
September 7th, 2012
8:25 pm
there’s your run maholm
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
8:26 pm
ray k
September 7th, 2012
8:15 pm
DOB, do you know the last time a Brave got a hit with a man in scoring position?
Yersterday, I think it was Hudson on second and he did not score.
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
8:26 pm
As much as I disparage Uggla, he has hit the ball hard a few times this past week. Ray K
But of course, it still leaves him 1 for 9 (.111) in his last 3 games. I’d rather see Texas leaguers that fall in cause at least they help out the team.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:27 pm
My guess as a fan and only as a fan on Bay is that injuries have taken a toll on his baseball skills.
He also had a concussion in 2010 if I remember right. Who knows how that affected him.
Its more fun when both the Braves and Muts are both good. That stretch from 98 thru 01 was epic with both teams good.
George_George
September 7th, 2012
8:27 pm
nolie
September 7th, 2012
2:53 pm
Mixxo musta been a real bad boy, not all that easy to get banned here…..
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Yup it is. I am kinda surprised I am still here. lol.
Bronke
September 7th, 2012
8:27 pm
I like the way this team will look next year (without Freddi G) but we have some awesome young players like Medlen and Beachy, with our young core of hitters like Simmons, Freeman,Heyward. We have a lot to look forward too. Plus we have the world’s best closer. I like our new look for next year!
old man
September 7th, 2012
8:28 pm
I know Uggla has been benched, but there is some guy the Braves just brought up who looks a lot like him. Who is it? He’s playing 2B. He’s hitting sort of like Uggla, 0 for 2. Who is that guy? Is he worth a damn?
David O'Brien
September 7th, 2012
8:29 pm
Simmons homered in 2-1 win for Class-A Lynchburg tonight. They advance. Don’t know yet if he’ll play any more rehab games
old man
September 7th, 2012
8:29 pm
Here’s how I really feel. What bunch of spineless SOBs don’t have the guts to sit Uggla’s rear end on the bench?
SOS Braves
September 7th, 2012
8:32 pm
Uggla is in there because he got mad when they benched his no-hitting rear. He has more power than Fredi.
George_George
September 7th, 2012
8:32 pm
Why is MARTIN at SS? I thought they said SIMMIONS would be back this weekend. FREDI this is the playoff run, you gotta play your best guys and I see you cannot bring youself to contine to sit your buddie DAN from your MIA days
SOS Braves
September 7th, 2012
8:33 pm
Uggla caught Fredi with a goat.
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
8:33 pm
George_George-
SImmons is still rehabbing. As DOB mentioned 3 posts ago.
keyLargo
September 7th, 2012
8:34 pm
Kat – I remember what you were talking about when they said Mac’s hitting went in the tank last year and was even worse this year. Keith Hernandez he hit .180 last year after Aug 1 and was doing worse this year. I looked it up and he’s right. Mac’s slash line since 8/1/12 is .155/.245/.155/.399.
They really are good though in my opinion about being neutral or as close as you can get. Plus probably 70% of what these guys say is passed to them by a team of computer geeks searching Google.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
8:34 pm
cabravesfan- Don’t gum up all this insightful baseball opinion with the facts! {:
JC Brave
September 7th, 2012
8:36 pm
Why is everyone saying Uggla got mad when he was benched?
I haven’t read anything about that…
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:36 pm
The Mets are having the same RISP problems we have .
We are not the only ones. The Rox have them too.
At least we are having a good year.
ray k
September 7th, 2012
8:36 pm
Bat,
Yeah, that’s right. I guess what I want to know is the last we drove in a run with a guy on 2nd or 3rd.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
8:36 pm
KeyLargo- Not to mention they really respect McCann. They talk him up all the time. He’s Hernandez’s favorite catcher.
Brava
September 7th, 2012
8:37 pm
Simmons needs to come back. Enough rehab already.
SOS Braves
September 7th, 2012
8:37 pm
Uggla was interviewed TV and he indicated he was upset.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:39 pm
Martin is not doing a bad job at short.
Give him a break he is trying to play a new postion & he made a good play this past inning.
I want Simmons completely healthy but I did enjoy watching Janish out there in the field on an everyday basis & there is a place for Paul here.
If he could just hit .250/.310.
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
8:39 pm
Anders-
Sorry. I will keep my facts to myself.
TBbravesfan
September 7th, 2012
8:39 pm
come on R J
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:39 pm
Uggla has played a decent second and has hustled — just frustrated with the 4 eva hitting slump.
Bat Masterson
September 7th, 2012
8:40 pm
ray,
beats me. Long, long ago
JC Brave
September 7th, 2012
8:40 pm
Oh.
George_George
September 7th, 2012
8:41 pm
David O’Brien
September 7th, 2012
8:29 pm
Simmons homered in 2-1 win for Class-A Lynchburg tonight. They advance. Don’t know yet if he’ll play any more rehab games
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SIMMONS should be HOMERING for us instead of LYNCHBURG, like MEDS should have been pitching for us instead of G-BRAVES for three weeks earlyer this year.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
8:41 pm
1-0….just back and this is crazy….pop dang it up your….my goodness Barves come on—ok now.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:43 pm
Are the Mets fans going soft??????
Come on now, give us your Booing. I know you Booed Chipper cause you would have loved for him to do his thing on your team.
Its all good Met fans — nothing personal.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
8:43 pm
Gonzalez said there were no plans to return Sheets to the starting rotation for now, barring injury or a downturn in performance by another starting pitcher.
Downturn in performance…. uh, Hanson! *cough cough*
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
8:43 pm
Always and forever–my feeling for you….your just like a dream to me; ooooh ooooh!
Brava
September 7th, 2012
8:44 pm
Did I say anything about Martin, Disgusted? He’s doing a bang-up job. I just see no reason to keep Simmons on rehab since the original plan was to bring him back tomorrow if he did well. He has, and this club needs his bat in the lineup. Just my opinion.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
8:45 pm
@cabravesfan….please, facts…I need them, just: please remain your wonderful self [blog on].
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:45 pm
I hope that Sheets is able to come back and get healthy. It was a nice story.
If he is healthy would not mind bring him to ST for reasonable $$$$$$$$$. One yr deal of course.
Even start with a minor league contract, $$$$$$$$ goes up if you make the team.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:46 pm
Brava — I was posting to a different poster questioning whether Martin should be at short — it was not you. I forgot who it was but not you.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
8:49 pm
“Uggla has played a decent second……”////fiddle?
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
8:49 pm
Brava — And I do not disagree with your thoughts on Simmons but he will be back before long.
All will be good at short.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
8:49 pm
“Uggla has played a decent second……”////fiddle?
Kat
September 7th, 2012
8:49 pm
Keylargo – I’m not saying the stats about Mac are wrong, but inferring to the audience that that’s the main reason Ross is playing tonight is inaccurate .. right?
Brava
September 7th, 2012
8:49 pm
Okay, sorry, Disgusted.
George_George
September 7th, 2012
8:49 pm
Brava
September 7th, 2012
8:44 pm
WOW We do think alike on this one. I was not knocking MARTIN in my earlyer post.
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
8:50 pm
uggla better get it together…if simmons comes back and can hit you gota fgire it will be easier to put him on the bench
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
8:51 pm
George_George-
You do understand the point of rehab, yes? He has not played an MLB game since July and has only been swinging a bat for about a week. He’s played 3 games. He will be back in a day or two.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
8:51 pm
yet another 1-0 game, huh? At least we got an RBI
David O'Brien
September 7th, 2012
8:51 pm
Mets pay tribute to Chipper, a big ol’ thorn in their side
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/09/07/mets-pay-tribute-to-chipper-whos-been-a-thorn-in-their-side/
Kat
September 7th, 2012
8:51 pm
Miami is still up 6-2 on the Nats.. top of the 6th.
ATLcracker
September 7th, 2012
8:52 pm
Does the prolonged trial of Prado at SS mean Yanish gets voted off the island when Simmons comes back?
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
8:52 pm
@Kat….co-sign a la Tomahawkinesque; Mac Daddy be having medical issues wiff shoulder!!!
Tom Waits wears Redwing boots
September 7th, 2012
8:52 pm
AdamRubinESPN Adam Rubin
Only halfway done, but if score holds, Braves would win 3rd straight, 1-0. http://t.co/UKIZHUI3 goes back to 1918. No one has ever done it.
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
8:53 pm
this team looks like they are back to the atlanta binaries…
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
8:53 pm
Does the prolonged trial of Prado at SS mean Yanish gets voted off the island when Simmons comes back?
No. I suspect Janish will be back next year as well. But we don’t have a back up SS at the moment and Janish does need a break every now and then.
Brava
September 7th, 2012
8:54 pm
George, hopefully, he’ll be back tomorrow.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
8:56 pm
By the way it was nice to remind a few coworkers of mine about their statements in the spring that the Orioles were going to fall to last place by Sept… oh the joy to see them contending with the Yankees.
George_George
September 7th, 2012
8:57 pm
Will tthis team EVER start scoreing some runs again? The position players seem to be trying thier best for a repeat of last SEPT.
keyLargo
September 7th, 2012
8:58 pm
Anders – Do you think the Mets would send Bay to Atlanta and pay $10 – 12M of his salary for a player to be named later?
He’s got a really risky option for 2014 with a $3M buyout
ATLcracker
September 7th, 2012
8:58 pm
I think Prado IS the back up shortstop now. Don’t they need a bat in Yanish’s roster spot.
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
8:58 pm
kat – nothing against the orioles but its good to see anyone kicking the yankee’s ass
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
8:58 pm
Janish will be Simmons backup in ‘13.
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
8:59 pm
I think Prado IS the back up shortstop now. Don’t they need a bat in Yanish’s roster spot.
Prado is only the back up because there are no other options. It is not a long term position for him. And they do not need the roster spot because the rosters are expanded so there is no need to send anyone down.
Coach (2012 Fredi's Beisbol Fandango)
September 7th, 2012
9:00 pm
Atlanta 1 the other guys 0……can you say Deja Vu?
Sopheee
September 7th, 2012
9:00 pm
Joe’s really worked up about the whole Chipper ceremony thing. Still going on about it.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
9:00 pm
@cabravesfan….I agree with the 8:53 rendering, but thought additionally that perhaps Fredi is trying to increase the offensive production tonight a bit with the placement of Martin @SS—and, I do understand the philosophical reason Mr. Yanish was brought on board…[def. specialist].
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
9:02 pm
Capt.Mudd-
Perhaps. Certainly you want to keep Marteen’s bat in the line up as much as possible. But there is also little doubt that Janish is by far the superior defensive player at SS.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
9:02 pm
@Sopheee….Hi Ms. Sopheee! I think Joe has a one-track mind at times and really drills it!!
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:04 pm
Mets announcers discussing the possibility of the Mets making a deal for David Wright in the off-season similar to the deal the Rangers made with the Braves for Tex. Said that deal drove the Rangers’ rise to top tier status.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
9:04 pm
keyLargo – Bay makes $16 mil next year and has a $3 mil buyout for 2014. That’s $19 mil. Would the Mets send him to the Braves and pay $10 mil – absolutley. Assuming they don’t have to take any other crap back.
No way the Braves would take Bay. Him and Uggla in the same lineup? Yikes.
Bronke
September 7th, 2012
9:04 pm
Now we the Braves re becoming keystone!
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
9:05 pm
dohhhh
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:06 pm
The Braves’ bullpen is up because Chipper made a throwing error?
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
9:06 pm
Good job Maholm; I hope he get the victory to go 3-3…as a Bravo
Anders
September 7th, 2012
9:06 pm
JeffR – That’s not impossible but not likely unless Wright’s camp is completely unreasonable. Time will tell but I doubt it.
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
9:06 pm
somebody have durbins stats in his last 10?
Brava
September 7th, 2012
9:07 pm
Why is he pulling Maholm?
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:07 pm
Anders, Wright is a big part of the Mets’ marketing. I’m guessing the Mets make a serious play to retain him.
Sopheee
September 7th, 2012
9:08 pm
Hi Capt! He sure does, he’s been going at the Chipper presentation thing for a few hours now. Time to let it go.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
9:09 pm
I expect so JeffR. Not to mention he’s a pretty damn good ball player.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
9:09 pm
I expect so JeffR. Not to mention he’s a pretty damn good ball player.
Sopheee
September 7th, 2012
9:09 pm
Thought it was McNate at the plate for a second.
Brava
September 7th, 2012
9:10 pm
Oh well. Good job by Maholm.
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
9:10 pm
here we go chad…
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:10 pm
Don’t get why Maholm was pulled. Pitching well.
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:11 pm
Anders, yes. Wright is very good.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
9:11 pm
Sophee = Mcnate has been batting 4th for the surprising Baltimore Birds.
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
9:12 pm
he had over 100 pitches only going to pitch the rest of this inning and he was looking a bit tired
ACE
September 7th, 2012
9:12 pm
Joe Simpson. Said the Mets tribute to Chipper was weak and should have been done on the field.
Brava
September 7th, 2012
9:12 pm
Fredi’s doing his best LaRussa.
Anders
September 7th, 2012
9:12 pm
(very good? Is this guy kidding?) Mumblimg to myself. {:
Sopheee
September 7th, 2012
9:12 pm
Anders, I saw him in the Baltimore dugout yesterday while watching the game vs. the Yanks but I had no idea he was hitting clean up. Wow.
George_George
September 7th, 2012
9:13 pm
Outta here to take Manchester Terrier Peanut for a walk then watch rest of game. Hope it is a good finish, nite all.
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
9:13 pm
here come baltimore…7-4 now…it be awesome if baltimore and tampa made the playoffs and boston NY didnt
Posted Earlier
September 7th, 2012
9:13 pm
Maholm was pulled because Fredi has zero confidence this miserable team can score another run!
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:13 pm
Anders, didn’t mean to offend. Super!
Brava
September 7th, 2012
9:14 pm
Oh, thanks, tiger. I didn’t know his pitch count was that high.
Bronke
September 7th, 2012
9:15 pm
Oh boy, Braves playing keystone this inning!
Anders
September 7th, 2012
9:15 pm
Sophee – He’s not done much offensively. It’s just one of those Showlater I’m smarter than everyone moves. To be fair though Showalter has some track record with building championship teams he doesn’t get to enjoy the parade with. Yanks and D’backs.
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:15 pm
Nice. Throwing error and passed ball advances Mets’ runners into scoring position. Geez.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
9:15 pm
The only way the Mets make a good deal for Wright is to a team that will extend him beyond next yr. And the extension will have to be done this off season.
I could make sense down the road for the Mets but frustrating for Mets fans now. Who are they going to want to pay to watch??????
Long building plans are a pain, they can be fruitful if done right but you really do not want to be completely irrelevant with no players for a time.
Look at Houston. They really have no future. And Kansas City is a perpetual wasteland as long as David Glass is around. They do have prospects but their pitching is sorry with a capital S. And that Luke Hochevar is a big Bust with a Capital B.
Sopheee
September 7th, 2012
9:15 pm
Gotta love Freddie.
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:15 pm
Great. Durbin pulls through despite the rocks.
Brava
September 7th, 2012
9:15 pm
Nite, George.
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
9:15 pm
good play freeman…
ACE
September 7th, 2012
9:15 pm
Rome Getting beat 3-2 in bottom of the 7th in Ashville against the Tourist. If they lose they would play the rubber game Saturday night. They could use Andrelton if he is still on rehab.
M.V.P.Heyward
September 7th, 2012
9:17 pm
WOW, This the game of futility.
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
9:17 pm
show of hands…who had edwin encarnacion hitting 40 homeuns this year….anybody…….no. yeah me either
Posted Earlier
September 7th, 2012
9:17 pm
Fredi has played every freakin combo of losers he has in the dugout and STILL can’t score runs! So just give Fredi a rest and blame the overpaid losers on this team who are choking on their own spit!
ACE
September 7th, 2012
9:18 pm
Now Rome braves down 4-2 going to the top of the 8th.
ACE
September 7th, 2012
9:19 pm
Uggggggggggggggggggla
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:19 pm
Nice. Uggla tattooed that ball.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
9:19 pm
Which team could be a legit suitor for David Wright????
I mean a team that could offer them a legit deal and also sign him to a long term deal.
Call me crazy but with A-Rod slowing down could something between the cross town NYY be worked out???? What does A-Rod have — two more yrs in the field before he becomes a DH????
HEEEYYYY———Uggla got a hit. That is an event. Yea
Jerry
September 7th, 2012
9:19 pm
Shyt! That’ll get him another couple of weeks of playing.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
9:19 pm
Uggs went with it….good one Dan!
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
9:19 pm
im ok with no hits w/RISP here…2 long fly balls will make me happy (the longer the better)
Brava
September 7th, 2012
9:20 pm
Nice!
ACE
September 7th, 2012
9:20 pm
Ugggggggggggggla takes third thank you Mets
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
9:20 pm
ok I’ll take that as well
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:20 pm
Fredi has played every freakin combo of losers he has in the dugout and STILL can’t score runs! So just give Fredi a rest and blame the overpaid losers on this team who are choking on their own spit!
Please note, goofball: the Braves are winning.
ACE
September 7th, 2012
9:20 pm
Yea Sac Fly
phoenix
September 7th, 2012
9:20 pm
The genius of Dan Uggla. He wasn’t even in the neighborhood of 2nd base.
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:20 pm
Ross redeems himself with a sac fly.
Sopheee
September 7th, 2012
9:21 pm
Party time!
Brava
September 7th, 2012
9:21 pm
WTG Rossy and Dan!!!!
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
9:21 pm
well so much for the record…
Kat
September 7th, 2012
9:21 pm
Ross’ reaction cheering with the bat for us finally scoring with RISP was so awesome!
M.V.P.Heyward
September 7th, 2012
9:21 pm
David Ross with SF!
Fredo
September 7th, 2012
9:21 pm
and the dream of 3 straight 1-0 wins sadly ends
Anders
September 7th, 2012
9:22 pm
I’m ok with the painting but I draw the line at giving you guys runs. {:
CRM300
September 7th, 2012
9:22 pm
An offensive explosion!
Anders
September 7th, 2012
9:23 pm
I gotta run. Enjoy the rest of the game. Catch you guys over the weekend.
Brava
September 7th, 2012
9:23 pm
Cue the Georgie hate.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
9:23 pm
Well, we did get the run & that is good, but Dan did make a baserunning mistake & we got lucky on a bad throw by Shoppach.
But I will take a break like that any day. This is 2 days in a row we got a break.
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:24 pm
and the dream of 3 straight 1-0 wins sadly ends
Three straight shutouts – maybe. I’ll take it.
Posted Earlier
September 7th, 2012
9:24 pm
Yeah goofball yourself…u r an idiot if u think this team can continue to win scoring one or two a game. What’s the matter Jeffie….someone say something bad about ur teamie?
nolie
September 7th, 2012
9:24 pm
so much for Georgie saving the day
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
9:24 pm
nats coming back 6-5
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:26 pm
someone say something bad about ur teamie?
The Braves are still winning, goofball.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
9:27 pm
kelevra are you serious? erg.. hadn’t checked the score.
ohhhhYEAH
September 7th, 2012
9:27 pm
Boy, that Uggla sure does stink…..right? Right?
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
9:27 pm
We really need to get Bourn going.
Mike wants it too, this slump is going to cost him some $$$$$$$$ this winter. Say he finshes at .270, or even in the .260’s who is going to pay $16 mil a yr to a sub .270 hitter without power.
His power numbers are not bad this yr but do not count on him to hit 9 HRS again.
Hey, maybe we have a chance to retain him. If he winds up at something like .267, who knows.
Posted Earlier
September 7th, 2012
9:28 pm
When a guy throws up his hands like he just drove in the go ahead run in game 7 of the WS… You know they are struggling.
CRM300
September 7th, 2012
9:29 pm
Can they use Kimbrel again tonite?
keyLargo
September 7th, 2012
9:30 pm
6′ 6″ Freddie’s stretch takes half a stride away from the runner.
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:31 pm
We really need to get Bourn going.
Yes, indeed. His tail off at the plate has been significant.
CRM300
September 7th, 2012
9:31 pm
Bourn may be playing his way back onto the Braves! As I have said before, look at his career stats. He is playing down to them now. Good inning by Venters!
Brava
September 7th, 2012
9:31 pm
Good work by Jonny. It’s good to say that again.
Posted Earlier
September 7th, 2012
9:32 pm
A goofball is someone who doesn’t seem to recognize the team has offensive issues eventhough the are beating sub 500 teams.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
9:33 pm
defensive rearrangements….
CRM300
September 7th, 2012
9:34 pm
Team wide offensive slump will end. Pitching staff has offensive players’ backs now.
Tom Waits wears Redwing boots
September 7th, 2012
9:34 pm
Pittsburgh down 7-0, St. Louis is delayed and LAD yet to start. Might put some distance between themselves and others in pursuit of the WC.
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
9:34 pm
bourn is actually doing us a favor….his slump will end up saving us a REALLY REALLY BAD contract…because believe me…boras will get some team to pay top for this guy….and his second half all but guarantees the braves will not be bidding
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:35 pm
A goofball is someone who doesn’t seem to recognize the team has offensive issues eventhough the are beating sub 500 teams.
You read minds, huh? A goofball who’s a mind reader too. Impressive.
bravesgrl4life
September 7th, 2012
9:36 pm
I wanna Chipper homer here. He’s got to do it at some point in this series, right?
nolie
September 7th, 2012
9:36 pm
Fredi prolly thinks Bourn is leading the team in OBP like he did with Shafer a coupla years ago…..
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
9:36 pm
good game chipper!!
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:36 pm
Braves’ pitching has been nothing short of stellar in the past week.
ohhhhYEAH
September 7th, 2012
9:37 pm
Dont kid yourself kelevra. The braves will bif until the number surpasses 12M. Hes the leadoff hitter we havent had since Furcal and the center fielder we havent had since Andruw. Not to mention we have no CF prospects of our own, and the free agent pool wont be outstanding. We will stay in it as long as he can, even if his avg drops to .270
Rags
September 7th, 2012
9:38 pm
Okay, just got to my laptop, saw that Uggla was back in the lineup. Asked it before, ask it again, what happened to “he’s on the bench and might get some spot starts”? Looks like three in a row, which is not my definition of “spot starts”. Has Freddi changed his mind?
I’ll hang up and listen. Thanks.
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
9:38 pm
that “terrible” rockies pitching staff is throwing another shut out…in a hitter friendly park
ACE
September 7th, 2012
9:39 pm
Rome Braves down 6-2 in bottom of the 8th. If Andrelton is not playing in New York on Saturday I hope they send him to ashville.
CRM300
September 7th, 2012
9:39 pm
Uggla threatened to beat Fredi up.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
9:39 pm
Fredi prolly thinks Bourn is leading the team in OBP like he did with Shafer a coupla years ago…..
Haha! Fredi is a genius… best manager ever
Trey
September 7th, 2012
9:39 pm
I should have Boras negotiate my Military contracts.
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:40 pm
Rags, you make a good point about Uggla’s “benching.”
I suspect Uggla’s push-back got him reinstated. Pure guess, though.
David O'Brien
September 7th, 2012
9:40 pm
O’Flaherty in to pitch 8th. And just an FYI, Fredi said before game he expected Kimbrel would be able to pitch tonight.
Trey
September 7th, 2012
9:40 pm
That was to kelevra’s comment about Boras.
TexanBrave
September 7th, 2012
9:41 pm
Disgusted_
Regarding your ? earlier on the Astro’s…. Got Jeff Luhnow as GM last year after a long career with the Cardinals… Absolute broom-sweep this year after Crane bought the team… I mean Manager to everyone but the towel boy….. As this is a football-soccer town, seems like the transplants are doing the WTF’s… My thought is that Luhnow will go to the AL next year and “try” to emulate the A’s strategy but not sure he is Billy…. Heck of a job with the Cards for years though..,,jettisoned Bourne, Pence, Wandy, et.al. and even got someone to take Carlos Lee’s contract… Absolutely nobody there….set attendance lows twice last week……..Radio guy today wondered if Savannah St. had a Baseball team and would they be favored over the Stro’s in a 3 game series… will play .200 ball next year…..fodder for the AL West At least with the companies tickets, I’ll see a lot of new AL teams next year….surprisingly, not many Rangers fans here…. Nats down by 1…dang…………….Texas viewpoint…Braves still a LF bat clean-up hitter away from doing any playoff damage…..
Mldtown
September 7th, 2012
9:41 pm
Come on, Giancarlo!
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:42 pm
that “terrible” rockies pitching staff is throwing another shut out…in a hitter friendly park
Good observation.
ohhhhYEAH
September 7th, 2012
9:43 pm
OR, it could be that the benching was bad timing, since he had hit safely in 5 of 6 before-hand, and in the three games hes started, two have been the result of Prado playing elsewhere due to giving someone a day off, and one was due to us facing a lefty. Anything else?
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
9:43 pm
trey
lol! well done sir!
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
9:44 pm
In his last 8 games (started) Huggla has hit safely in 7 of them…
Yogi Berra
September 7th, 2012
9:44 pm
NNY still up 7-4 on O’s..Nate is hitting 3rd in order with 3 for 4 tonight..223 ba for year. Jones is hitting 4th always.
CRM300
September 7th, 2012
9:44 pm
Braves passed on Stanton in the draft where they got Freeman.
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
9:44 pm
and i just jinxed the rockies….whoops
Fredo
September 7th, 2012
9:45 pm
“that “terrible” rockies pitching staff is throwing another shut out”
jinx
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
9:46 pm
Cubs are a Nationals Team….USA.USA,USA
nolie
September 7th, 2012
9:46 pm
Braves passed on Trout three times IIRC, stuff happens
ACE
September 7th, 2012
9:46 pm
Pirates are fading fast.
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:46 pm
kelevra, say something about the Cards and Dodgers.
ohhhhYEAH
September 7th, 2012
9:46 pm
Semper Fi
At least someone else besides me is able to see what Thuggla has been doing lately
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:47 pm
Pirates are fading fast.
Hope they finish above .500, though. Neal Huntington is doing a really good job rebuilding that club.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
9:49 pm
let them keep fading till we are done playing them that last series
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
9:49 pm
Bay getting booed…. he must be a bumb!
Nice work, EOF… 27 straight scoreless innings from Braves pitching.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
9:49 pm
OK Pen gets it done yet again…Go Bravos…get a few Ins. R.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
9:50 pm
no fair, they have a Mejia, where is our Mejia??
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
9:50 pm
crm300
yeah remember reading that….braves could have gotten heyward freeman and stanton all in the same draft had they just pulled the trigger on stanton. they had four picks in the first two rounds…two were used on hewyard and freeman…two on guys you’ve never heard of….that would have been something special
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:50 pm
Nice work, EOF… 27 straight scoreless innings from Braves pitching.
That is nice work.
Mitchell
September 7th, 2012
9:50 pm
Got Heeeem.
Eric O’Flaherty for you.
Backdoor Slider
September 7th, 2012
9:50 pm
OF MICE AND FREDI
I see that Fredi again has Dan Uggla in the starting lineup tonight.*
*(I’ll watch the game entirely later on MLB TV online, as I couldn’t watch it live tonight.)
So much for THE BEST LAID PLANS OF MICE — and Fredi!**
**(Fredi’s recently stated — and obviously not well thought out — back-up plans for Uggla.)
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
9:51 pm
I have a buddy who is a pirates fan…he is pulling them to lose enough to keep the streak alive
says being known for something awful is better than not being know LOL
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
9:51 pm
@TheOnlyBravesFan….”Bay getting booed.”
And nobody is smiling; I don’t believe the NY fans ever took to the guy.
Trey
September 7th, 2012
9:51 pm
He sounds like he would rather play in NY, instead of Atlanta.
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
9:51 pm
I was all over Uggla’s case last week, he was pulling off everything and overswinging worse than usual. It almost looks as he has cut down on his swing some, and going with pitches. I think even before the 2 game benching he was coming around.
McCann however, needs to stay where he is right now…. on the bench.
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
9:52 pm
nats tied it up 6-6
Trey
September 7th, 2012
9:52 pm
IMO, he sounds like it.
ACE
September 7th, 2012
9:52 pm
The Rome Braves lose 6-2. Another game on Saturday night in Ashville.
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:53 pm
I have a buddy who is a pirates fan…he is pulling them to lose enough to keep the streak alive
He needs fan rehab.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
9:54 pm
nats tied it up 6-6
Damn,
they had four picks in the first two rounds…two were used on hewyard and freeman…two on guys you’ve never heard of
Are those other 2 guys out of baseball? And why were they picked, signability?
Yogi Berra
September 7th, 2012
9:54 pm
NNY 8-O’s 5 final…
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:55 pm
The Nats are having one of those seasons that even when things go wrong they wind up going right.
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
9:55 pm
i hate the phrase “when the games matter most”…..games in april count the same as games in september….just a pet peeve of my mine
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
9:56 pm
Uggla!!!!!! My boy!!!!
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
9:56 pm
“I’m sorry Ms. Uggla….but I am for real!!!
ohhhhYEAH
September 7th, 2012
9:56 pm
Looks like we will see Kimmy for aa third in a row. And Uggla just went Bye Bye
BFChris27
September 7th, 2012
9:56 pm
Uggla!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
9:56 pm
No need for any more benching… he’s coming around folks. Looking much better.
phoenix
September 7th, 2012
9:56 pm
I am not buying, not for one minute, this fairy tale that some are spreading that Wren/Frediot waited to put Medlen in the rotation late in the year to save his arm. Horse crap! They had no idea.
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
9:56 pm
DANNY!
(That’s a double & a home run for those scoring at home
)
Brava
September 7th, 2012
9:56 pm
Uggla with the meaningless home run.
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:57 pm
Maybe… maybe… Ugs is showing signs tonight of pulling out of his slump?
Yogi Berra
September 7th, 2012
9:57 pm
ugglaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…really?
We Will Get Fooled Again
September 7th, 2012
9:57 pm
Suckla turning into Huggla.
Mitchell
September 7th, 2012
9:57 pm
“Bout time Dan Uggla.
John Leonard
September 7th, 2012
9:57 pm
He’s Back!!
ohhhhYEAH
September 7th, 2012
9:57 pm
Looks like Mr Sluggla is uh….comin around. Tried to tell everyone the slump wont last
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
9:57 pm
UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGS
2 for 4 night, and crushed a hanging curve…
phoenix
September 7th, 2012
9:57 pm
Uggla gets 2 extra base hits! When reached for comment, Satan was shivering too much to answer.
TexanBrave
September 7th, 2012
9:58 pm
Lord, trade him before the end of the game while he’s “hot”
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
9:58 pm
like it or not….uggla’s the offensive mvp of this game…two runs he’s accounted for are huge!!
Fredo
September 7th, 2012
9:58 pm
at least the homeruns are showing signs of coming back
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
9:58 pm
I do not want to trade or release Dan Uggla.
He is great.
He’s not a BUMB anymore.
He no longer deserves to be Booed.
brian
September 7th, 2012
9:58 pm
Insurance run was nice. Thank you dan
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
9:58 pm
Uggla also stung the ball when he hit the double.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
9:58 pm
UGGLA!!!!! take dat, haters
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
9:58 pm
Kimmeh time!
Time to some to start complimenting Uggla again, methinks. He’s hit better for his last week or two.
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
9:59 pm
Uggla’s double last night also made it possible for Juan to score from 3rd… he is coming around.
tony austin
September 7th, 2012
9:59 pm
I wonder what the percentage of earned runs have come is the HR ball the last couple of weeks.
Brava
September 7th, 2012
9:59 pm
pheonix, it’s their story and they’re sticking to it. No harm done. We get to have Meds starting in the post-season, if we get there.
ohhhhYEAH
September 7th, 2012
9:59 pm
PHOENIX
HAHAHA! I said the EXACT same thing when I heard that nonsense. I said “If Meds was on an innings count, we would have heard something about it wayyyy before now, like while Delgado and Minor struggled and he was still hanging out in the bullpen. Surely at that point, when faced with the “Why not Medlen?” question, they would have shared such info. But it’s certainly a genius pitch for those who buy it lol
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
9:59 pm
“Never meant to make your fandom cry—I apoligize a trillion times…..ooooh…..”
brian
September 7th, 2012
10:00 pm
So, with a 3 run lead do you let moylan or someone else go forbthensave in hopes of resting kimbrel or do you reach for Craig?
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:00 pm
Earned Runs? We score earned runs sometimes???
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:00 pm
I do not want to trade or release Dan Uggla…He is great….He’s not a BUMB anymore…..He no longer deserves to be Booed.
LOL, you are amazing, Disgusted.
Insurance run was nice. Thank you dan
And he gave us 2 insurance runs today.
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
10:01 pm
Let him get the save… haven’t been many chances over the past few weeks, and a 3 run lead should make it low stress on him.
CK3
ohhhhYEAH
September 7th, 2012
10:01 pm
Brava
Meaningless home run? How is a home run meaningless in a two run game, especially to someone who has been struggling of late, the same someone who, anything short of a homer, you would have been all over his case. Get outta here with thata garbage
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:02 pm
Um, Kimbrel…. that’s not part of the plan.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:03 pm
Seems like Chipper has not hit near as well here as he did in Shea. No kids named Citi coming up I guess, even if he gets remarried
Brava
September 7th, 2012
10:03 pm
OhhhhhYEAH, where have you been? That’s been a running joke around here for some time.
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
10:03 pm
Kimbrel just setting up the DP.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:04 pm
Thank god that was foul…
Careful OhhhYeah, you might get someone’s wrath.
ohhhhYEAH
September 7th, 2012
10:04 pm
Ha. my apologies. Havent been on in a while honestly
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
10:04 pm
@Texan Brave —
Thank you for the 9:41 post. Those fans are just going to have to give it time, there is a history there and some what of a rivalry with our Braves with the teams meeting in the playoffs a few times.
I do wish the Astros well. Really do. If I were a stros fan I’d say the same thing WTF — so long as the system is upgrading & drafting smart and well.
If this gets into a KC type of thing with a David Glass type owning the team I would be mad.
Got to give the new owners a chance.
We may not love Liberty Media but at least they are not a David Glass or John Moores.
ATLcracker
September 7th, 2012
10:04 pm
Sorry. Had to step away for a while. On the Simmons/Prado/Yanish conundrum. I was talking about the Playoff (we hope) roster not the expanded roster. With Simmon’s glove/bat he is never coming out of a Game unless he is injured for the next 15 years. Can you afford to have a guy be his caddy if that guy is hitting less than .200 ?
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
10:05 pm
1 down. DP on the way.
Fredo
September 7th, 2012
10:05 pm
3 straight looks like it might be pushing it with CK
Brava
September 7th, 2012
10:05 pm
No problem.
ohhhhYEAH
September 7th, 2012
10:06 pm
No DP Jeff…unless they wanna start off tomorrow with one out in the bottom of the first
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:06 pm
Good game…. great pitching again, and the offense (esp. Dan) might be coming around. Good signs.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:07 pm
third straight shut out. BooRah!!!
Jeff R
September 7th, 2012
10:07 pm
You’re right, ohhhhYEAH!
Brava
September 7th, 2012
10:07 pm
Great work, Kimmeh!
Braves Win!!!!
Mitchell
September 7th, 2012
10:07 pm
John Leonard
September 7th, 2012
9:57 pm
He’s Back!!
Wow.
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
10:07 pm
jeff r
an per your suggestion i will be speaking highly of the cardinals and dodgers pitching staff’s ; )
Mark
September 7th, 2012
10:07 pm
Guys and gal or two
Don’t set yourself up for “Uggs is coming around or he’s back” yet.
He squared up a double to left between the feft fielder and the foul line and some guy hung a curve ball neck high almost exactly the same spot he hit his last HR off that rookie lefty that laef a change in his eyes. Don;t get me wrong, you still got to hit it and take advantage of mistakes pitches like good hitters do.
But until he stays back and hits some good pitches the slump aint close to over. But hey, he hit the ball tonight which is 10000% better than what he’s been doing.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
10:07 pm
LOL, you are amazing, Disgusted.
@TOBF — You better believe that I am an amazing comedian .
God help anyone who takes me totally seriously. Sometimes I am serious and other times superflous. And that is the fun of the blog.
I do not think you take me that sreiously.
And once again its ONE 4 DA GOOD GUYS.
The Braves are great. They are not BUMBS anymore.
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
10:08 pm
Can you afford to have a guy be his caddy if that guy is hitting less than .200 ?
Yes. That is exactly why you have a guy like Janish- he is a defensive specialist that can fill in at the most demanding defensive position on the field if something happens to Simmons (like it did)- Prado is NOT a good defensive SS overall and long term he would be exposed as such. Besides, what happens if someone else goes down and you have Prado playing SS? WHo plays 2nd? Or 1st for that matter?
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:08 pm
No Kimmeh tomorrow, I hope…. let’s win big. Kimbrel needs some rest now.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
10:09 pm
UGGLA BELONGS IN COOPERSTOWN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TexanBrave
September 7th, 2012
10:09 pm
All this with the most dangerous pitching coach in the majors………
cabravesfan
September 7th, 2012
10:09 pm
Kevin McAlpin @KevinMcAlpin
The #Braves have now tossed three straight shutouts for the first time since 9/4-9/7/02 vs the Pirates and Expos
MIBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:09 pm
Way to go, JHey, Danny, and Rossy!! Great job closing it, Craig! Good work getting out of messes by Paul, Durbin, Avilan, Jonny, and EOF!
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:10 pm
I do not think you take me that sreiously
All in fun, bud… your posts are very entertaining.
JC Brave
September 7th, 2012
10:10 pm
How much has the Braves’ collective ERA decreased after the last three games?
Back-to-back-to-back shut outs.
Nice.
Kat
September 7th, 2012
10:10 pm
O’ventbrel baby!
Fred ™
September 7th, 2012
10:11 pm
What that damn yankee (Mets baseball, but they ARE yankees) bar is doing is more than anyplace here has done for arguably the BEST player to ever be an Atlanta Brave.
keyLargo
September 7th, 2012
10:12 pm
2 – 1 run HR’s and a sac fly. The patient is not well but is out of intensive care.
Ken Stallings
September 7th, 2012
10:12 pm
LOT’S of good stuff from this game!
First, how remarkable is it that our pitchers have thrown three consecutive shutouts! It’s amazing that to truly standout on this rotation you pretty much have to thrown a shutout for 7 to 9 innings! Curious to know when was the last time a Braves pitching staff recorded three straight shutouts?
Dan Uggla — wow, what a great night for him! He hit the ball sharply every time at bat, and got rewarded with a double down the left field line and a long homer. We have seen glimpses of him getting out of it and each time things went back to doldrums. One really hopes he can get on a tear now!
The oldest adage in baseball people — if you don’t let ‘em score, you cannot lose!
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:12 pm
Let’s go Marlins.
Brava
September 7th, 2012
10:13 pm
Very good signs from Danny, I hope he keeps it going.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
10:13 pm
Kimbrell has gotten rest before this run of appearances and maybe he needs the work to stay sharp.
Cannot argue wtih the results as of late.
This is where the manager has to trust and have the relationship with the pitching coach and I think that Roger and Fredi are on the same page.
I guess Fredi will talk to Roger and Kimmie and see what is up for tommorrow. I trust what they will do — how can we argue with the results.
Ken Stallings
September 7th, 2012
10:13 pm
Braves telecast crew just provided my answer — it was ten years ago when the Braves got three consecutive shutouts!
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
10:15 pm
@TOBF — Entertaining is exactly what I try to do.
Some have gotten a bit ruffled and I wish that were not the case but I cannot control someone else’s personal feelings. I do wish everyone well.
Now, lets get Andy Simmons healthy and right, and see if he can give em the spart he has given them down the stretch.
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
10:15 pm
Uggla’s eyes say a lot…..he stated, “I’m back, whether 0-4 or 4-4; I’m back,” I just think his eyes matched that statement…..just saying!!!
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:16 pm
Meds is gonna make it 4 straight shutouts tomorrow…
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
10:16 pm
and we got medlen going tomorrow…..nice!! and just for the reference…our longest win streak last september was 2 games…already passed that
Runner-
September 7th, 2012
10:16 pm
LARRY!
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
10:17 pm
kl – could just be a dead cat bounce though
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
10:17 pm
Texas A&M is going to eat the Gators up tomorrow…..they got the “12th man.”
Yogi Berra
September 7th, 2012
10:17 pm
Nationals going to 10th..6-6
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
10:18 pm
Heyward
Freeman
Simmons
Tell me, which one of these three building blocks do you see having the kind of Chipper type of longevity as a Brave say, 15 or more yrs does the line.
I’d love to keep em all, but you know the bizz of pro sports.
Or, do we keep any of em.
Guess we can add Meds to the Mix.
And, could Huddy have as much as 5 yrs left????????? If LM is fair with him he could sign another 3 yr deal with us after the option is done.
TexanBrave
September 7th, 2012
10:18 pm
Who was that who called him a “pros pro”…..Joe or Chip……?…couldn’t see their chin……especially “pros” know when to adjust and work with coaches..it’s all about making adjustments to their adjustments on how they’re pitching to ya…..he still walks and talks like he has it “all figured out”….. I was a Brooks Conrad fan as well but you can”t hide in the field or the line-up…..make adjustments now, work on making quality AB’s and at least contribute by cutting down with 2 strikes and making each AB count..if not, in a 1 game WC, the guy ahead of you will get nothin to hit either….. Last thing, still thnk he could have caught that ball from Chipper….
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
10:18 pm
need to score some runs though….im pretty sure kimbrel will be off limits tomorrow and maybe sunday
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
10:19 pm
In his last 10 games Uggla is 8-31 (.258)
2 Doubles
3 HR’s
8 K’s (none in the past week)
1 Walk
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:19 pm
grittiness abounds
Quack Quack
September 7th, 2012
10:19 pm
@TheOnlyBravesFan@4:33pm….Hou ’bout letting me use that crystal ball?
Good Call!!
GO BRAVES!!
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:20 pm
Tell me, which one of these three building blocks do you see having the kind of Chipper type of longevity as a Brave say, 15 or more yrs does the line….Disgusted
none of them
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
10:22 pm
@Disgusted
Of all 3 I think JHey has the biggest upside. However, I keep seeing flashes of some guy named Derek Jeter in our young shortstop. I would need to see a full year before I would pick him over Jhey.
I like freeman, but he is missing the speed tool. Heyward is a 5 tool player.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
10:23 pm
I see that Ogeltree and Baccari are not making the trip to Mizzou tommorrow.
Sanders Commings is.
I am worried about this game, we should win but —— the Dogs always seem to lose one game they shoud W.
This is a MUST W game to get the real season started off on the right foot. The Buffalo game was akin to a pre season game.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:23 pm
Possibly Simmons, but other than that, barring new ownership, I think the others go to FA… gonna be too expensive to keep, esp. Freeman and Heyward. Corner guys with power are a commodity.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
10:23 pm
I see that Ogeltree and Baccari are not making the trip to Mizzou tommorrow.
Sanders Commings is.
I am worried about this game, we should win but —— the Dogs always seem to lose one game they shoud W.
This is a MUST W game to get the real season started off on the right foot. The Buffalo game was akin to a pre season game.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:23 pm
Derek Jeter?
Capt.Mudd
September 7th, 2012
10:23 pm
Ya’ll take care…I’m getting the WFAN 660 feed for Muts post-game!
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
10:24 pm
great game…just keep winning
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:24 pm
much better fielder than Jeter, much lesser bat
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
10:24 pm
I am sure if we can compare Meds to Maddux after 5 starts, a months worth of work is enough to compare Simmons and Jeter. LOL
Mark
September 7th, 2012
10:25 pm
I never followed Uggla that much until the Braves got him and I dont have any proof to back this statement but I think if his walks go down and he is more aggressive especially in hitters counts he’ll hit much better. His average would go up along with his rbis. Again can;t prove it. But, I’d welcome one of you stat guys to look up how many walks he had during that 33 game streak last year! I bet it would be a low number.
OBP to heck with him. Be aggressive, hit the ball and drive in runs!!
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
10:26 pm
georgia has chance to really impress tomorrow…i still think they are overrated but a win tomorrow would make me rethink that
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
10:26 pm
@TOBF — Simmons will not be cheap either especially if he develops into a Jeter type of offensive player.
Its a great question — and very hard to guage right now.
If they do not try to extend Jey Hey throught the ARB yrs you might be right — we are renting Jey Hey and Freddie till its their time to get paid. And that would be cheap. And not a fan building thing to do.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:26 pm
Ah, thanks Quack Quack!
TheOnlyBravesFan…September 7th, 2012….4:33 pm
I’m out guys, take care… Braves win tonight, look for good nights from every batter, but esp. Ross, Prado, Uggla, and Heyward… I think Heyward and Uggla go deep.
Go Braves. Peace.
If only I knew how good I was…
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:26 pm
M.V.P.Heyward
September 7th, 2012
10:26 pm
3 consecutive shoutouts sound good. but The BRAVES’ offense still remains horrible.
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 7th, 2012
10:28 pm
Jeters 1st full year 10HR .314 BA
Simmons 1 month 3 HR .296 BA
Granted its a much smaller sample size, but the comparison can be made.
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
10:29 pm
j-hey gets an extension either this offseason or next….no way we let him get close to free agency
M.V.P.Heyward
September 7th, 2012
10:29 pm
MIA8 WAS6 T10!!!
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
10:30 pm
marlins 8-6
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:30 pm
If they do not try to extend Jey Hey throught the ARB yrs you might be right — we are renting Jey Hey and Freddie till its their time to get paid. And that would be cheap. And not a fan building thing to do.
I’m sure we’ll sign them through their arb years…. they’ll be gone by the time they’re 30-31. After that, they’ll go for the big money (assuming they keep up performance or get better, of course)
@TOBF — Simmons will not be cheap either especially if he develops into a Jeter type of offensive player.–Disgusted
much better fielder than Jeter, much lesser bat—nolie
I agree with nolie here… I can’t see Simmons becoming a Jeter type hitter. He will be “expensive”, but no where near what Hey and Freeman will get. Probably an 8-12mil yr/ deal at his peak.
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
10:30 pm
The Dogs have alot of defensive talent if they can just stay out of trouble.
And Murray has to step up and win the big games this yr — he has the abiltiy — I like him better as a College QB than Stafford whom I was disappointed with for all the hype that came with him.
Stafford is turning into a better pro QB, best GA QB I have seen is David Greene. That is as a College QB. Shockley good too.
I go back to 1988 as far as folloowing the Dogs closse — was not here during the Belue/Walker era.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:30 pm
walks always go down during a hot streak, why walk when the ball looks like a grapefruit?
there is nothing in baseball I’ve ever seen that would indicate that BA would go up over a long term if walks went down..
a walk is a sure on base, a hit is a much chancier thing
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:30 pm
Marlins lead 8-6…
Mark
September 7th, 2012
10:31 pm
Semper
Simmons swing is much longer than Jeters. Much more room for mistakes and much more territory for teams to find holes. Gonna be, already is, a really good player. Makes those WOW plays at SS but hitting wise got a ways to go to reach Jeter – like. IMO
Biff Pocaroba
September 7th, 2012
10:31 pm
I’m back and I’m ready.
kelevra
September 7th, 2012
10:32 pm
chapman blew the save tonight huh….this time of year…young guys hitting walls
Skeezix
September 7th, 2012
10:32 pm
The pitching has been superb–better than the Nats. Yes, better than the Nats! Pitching is the most important factor for a deep run in the playoffs. But you have to have some offense to go with it. Will the offense wake up in time?
Is Uggla finally getting it together, or was tonight just a blip? I hope it’s not a blip; I hope Uggla starts making a difference. Great news that Andrelton (I love that name) is back tomorrow. He could be a difference maker too.
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:33 pm
Go Fishies!!!
Disgusted
September 7th, 2012
10:33 pm
@TOBF — By the time Jey Hey and Freddie are 30-31, they could be looking at $35 plus mil a yr.
And that is prohibitive. For almost any team except a select few. Maybe even 40. Or, could teams be more disciplined.
Never know with sports salaries inflation.
As long as they are here through that time. It scares me what the 2020’s will bring in sports.
keyLargo
September 7th, 2012
10:33 pm
kl – could just be a dead cat bounce though
Tiger – any dead cat is a good sign.
tiger297
September 7th, 2012
10:34 pm
9-6 now…
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 7th, 2012
10:34 pm
9-6, Marlins
nolie
September 7th, 2012
10:35 pm
dead my cat, I’ll dead you……
James
September 7th, 2012
10:36 pm
Great game boys, beat the teams we’re supposed to beat. However, this last series against the Nats is crucial. Not because we might have a shot at the division, but a sweep of them will give us plenty confidence against them seeing that if the playoffs started today and we win the wildcard game, we gotta play them in the NLDS (new rule for this year, previous years we didnt play anyone in our div in the first round if both teams made it). I am confident they’ll get it done! Go Braves!
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
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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
Enter your comments here
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
Enter your comments here
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
5:41 am
Pretty quiet this a.m.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
5:43 am
Nice three game run right now.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
5:49 am
Tailgating with the preppies at the University of Richmond today. Mighty GARDNER-WEBB of the BIG SOUTH conference will be invading ROBINS stadium. I suppose we have to endure such as our shiny new head coach is a pick from LIBERTY in that conference. RICHMOND is pretty bad. A long ,long way from the National Championship team of 2008.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
5:51 am
I said then, I’d never live to see another National Champ on campus. Same with baseball and basketball.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
5:52 am
Wish my good wife was able to join me.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
5:55 am
BRAVES with the third best record in baseball right now. Hoping that remains true thru the balance of the season. Got to beat those NATS five out of six for that likelihood. I think the approach to their pitching has been good for the most part.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
5:58 am
Imminent shutdown of STRASBERG is no big deal. We’ve been able to adjust pretty well the past few games he’s started
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
5:59 am
And to their pen. Nothing like dealing with the devil you know vs the devil you don’t.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
6:02 am
Anybody else see a pattern here of opposing teams running unknown and seldom used pitchers at the BRAVES……and being successful……especially in the opening games of series?
And then there’s the constant barrage of LH’ers. Any LH’er will do, even those of the opposition’s AAA call-ups.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
6:03 am
Nice to see FG’s slight adjustment to taking MAC and other LH out of the line-up and inserting REED JOHNSON, ROSSY in has helped from that end.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
6:06 am
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the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
6:06 am
Pretty quiet still.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
6:07 am
Sure would be great to see GIL on here once in awhile. Guess he’s moved on to other venues.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
6:13 am
My grandson will be playing back-up SS this season and occasionally used as a closer. Going to get with GUY HANSON to learn ‘the thing’, a pitch that’s similar to a knuckler in it’s movement, but not. Puts less stress on the arm and elbow. And since he’ll be facing only a few batters, combining that with his fastball should be effective. You’ve got to have big hands to deal with that pitch however.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
6:14 am
Well, later and peace WARD.
Bay Area Steve
September 8th, 2012
6:30 am
Old-school domination. By two, yes folks, two denizens. First time in the history of the MIB. (Or at least in the history I can recall, which admittedly, is not much.) Well done, boys.
Rich, I’d've given you the win, but your new name confuses me. So, VJ it is. Though, the night’s best has to be Bobby H. “I’ll tell you how to save $30!” Gold, I tell you. Gold.
Couch Tater
September 8th, 2012
6:49 am
Uga –
Called up from the Texas League, A&M and Mizzou to get their first big league hit today.
No broadcast on the The Longhorn Network.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
6:50 am
Good morning, 3 wins in a row! Hell even Uggla had a 2 hits!
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
6:51 am
It would be great to see Heyward reach 30 bombs, kid is gonna be a star.
flange1
September 8th, 2012
6:53 am
rich,
Keep us posted on the grand kids baseball exploits, I am enjoying following from afar.
ANd I really appreciate the time you put into the Minor League reports. It is usually the first thing I read when I jump on here/ Those reports are very informative and are great.
Not to often do you find a place where the patrons are bringing so much real information to the table!
flange1
September 8th, 2012
6:54 am
And how can you have 7:15 tee times when it is still dark at 6:54?
Fly OnThe Wall
September 8th, 2012
6:57 am
Chipper had a disappointing night….but no fan Dan and JHey made up for it….gained another game on everyone last night too.
We have our new ace going tonight…should be a easy win…let get er done.
flange1
September 8th, 2012
7:00 am
Hey fly,
Are you from Savannah?
Couch Tater
September 8th, 2012
7:03 am
flange – Ha! I was just thinking you must have an early time.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
7:07 am
FLY:
Nothing’s easy in baseball. let’s hope KRIS has the right prescriptive {meds] game plan for the METS this afternoon.
Couch Tater
September 8th, 2012
7:10 am
Neat painting given to Chipper by the Mets. I’d like to see it up close. I know there has to be a hidden Hooters girl somewhere in that Shea crowd. Where’s Waldo?
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
7:14 am
flange1:
Thanx man, I enjoy doing the reports on the young guys coming up. I think for those who are fans of the BRAVES or becoming so, getting a continuous feed on their development is critical to understanding where the needs of the team can be filled from the organization. Actually, CHARLIE MORTON set me off on this idea. I remember almost no one knew where he came from, and had no idea of his development. Just thought that wrong being the major BRAVES blog. Asked the blog-meister and he generously acquiesed so here we are years later…..wow. Time flies……..
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
7:16 am
The Ghost of CHIPPER handle was just a thought that he’ll soon be gone from in front of our eyes. Wanted to try in some small way to honor the last of his presence before he’s gone and we can’t see him play anymore.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
7:21 am
Shout out to BAS.
Yes, BOBBY’s ‘I’ll save you thirty” was priceless. Fell out over that one.
Fly OnThe Wall
September 8th, 2012
7:22 am
This Fly lives outside Montgomery….Auburn Alumni…and althougth I don’t post much, I have been reading the blog for a couple years now.
I’m not a know it all and never played past little leauge but do watch every single game and am a devoted fan.
Ok…we got to make hey while the making is good…sweep the mutts.
Brave New World
September 8th, 2012
7:38 am
Heisenberg September 7th, 2012 4:11 pm Swing hard just in case you hit it Danny Boy
And hit it, he did! GO Dan! GO Braves!
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
7:39 am
Still got five with METS. I’m for the six-game sweep myself. That alone would get us to the threshold of the play-offs. Six more with the FISH. 12-0 against would leave us in the drivers seat for the play-offs. Only six more with PHILLY and NATS 2-4 there and a split of six with the N.L. Central would give us 95 wins. Got to be a shoo-in for the W.C. and if the NATS should stumble at all….well who knows what the next three and a half weeks woill bring.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
7:40 am
So Fly:
Are you a BISCUIT[s] fan or is corn bread more your style?
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
7:45 am
O.K. time to fly…Auburn. I’ve got a former student and a teacher from my former business who works at AUBURN. A wonderful and extremely capable person…….BARBARA PITTS MILLER. She works with the folks in gift-giving and funding for the university.
phil
September 8th, 2012
7:52 am
Close Auburn….
A dreadful place.
Fly OnThe Wall
September 8th, 2012
8:02 am
Close Auburn….
I’m not even going to ask?
Yes I watch the Rays AA team and we have a very nice venue. If I were a AL fan it would be the Rays…they are easy team to root for. Go to go get in some fishing before the games today…outa here guys.
Jeff R
September 8th, 2012
8:10 am
Uggla’s hits weren’t cheap, either. He drilled the double and the homer. Let’s hope.
Efrim
September 8th, 2012
8:23 am
Braves have a 6 game lead on the Dodgers and Pirates for the last Wild Card spot. They have a 4.5 game lead on the Cardinals for home field advantage in the one gamer.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
8:30 am
Efrim
I’m not so sure that having playing the 1 game at home is a good thing. We’ve been better on the road lol
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
8:32 am
This would be the perfect time for Uggla to go on a one of those hot streaks. Sure could use a offensive boost.
Efrim
September 8th, 2012
8:32 am
Freeman is 0 for his last 15, dropped the BA down to .264 and OPS down to .804.
Efrim
September 8th, 2012
8:34 am
Uggla wasn’t serious when he said “I’m back”, right?
Lew
September 8th, 2012
8:54 am
Efrim – I hope he was. Not much would help more than an incendiary bat from Uggla the next month and a half.
Jeff R
September 8th, 2012
9:18 am
Uggla wasn’t serious when he said “I’m back”, right?
I think Uggla’s reaching because he wants to be back. A pride thing, in part. A-okay if he starts hitting.
CB
September 8th, 2012
9:18 am
“I’m back” was kind of comical. Sorry Dan, one game does not mean you are “back”.
CB
September 8th, 2012
9:25 am
In other good news around the world, Chris Berman has signed a new contact extension with ESPN. :ROLL:
CB
September 8th, 2012
9:25 am
CB
September 8th, 2012
9:26 am
Just trying to build my blog hits.
CB
September 8th, 2012
9:26 am
Really not that dumb.
CB
September 8th, 2012
9:26 am
Well, maybe.
toast
September 8th, 2012
9:59 am
uggs is back when he can hit a deuce down and away. until then, he had a nice game.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
10:00 am
Braves have a 6 game lead on the Dodgers and Pirates for the last Wild Card spot. They have a 4.5 game lead on the Cardinals for home field advantage in the one gamer.
Wild card is ours…. sweep the Nats and just play a bit better than them in the other games, we have a small, but still existent, chance at the division.
“I’m back” was kind of comical. Sorry Dan, one game does not mean you are “back”.
More than 1 game…. he’s hit 3-4 HR is his last 10 games, good OBP and SLG, and has been hitting the ball hard lately. Some have just been caught. He’s not K’ing as much, making more contact. That’s a good sign. And if you watch his swing, it’s a bit shorter. He’ll be fine.
nolie
September 8th, 2012
10:02 am
man no matter what Uggs does, y’all just caint stop pounding on him about one thing or another
cowdogit
September 8th, 2012
10:05 am
Poor Chipper ” When a large family has guns in their everyday life, it usually ends in tragedy. Be safe my friend !
nolie
September 8th, 2012
10:08 am
When a large family has guns in their everyday life, it usually ends in tragedy..cowdogit
what a total piece of stupid crap
cowdogit
September 8th, 2012
10:13 am
If Uggla gets hot for the playoffs, I see a World Series in the braves future !
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
10:18 am
Poor Chipper ” When a large family has guns in their everyday life, it usually ends in tragedy. Be safe my friend !
What does that mean, Mr. It.
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
10:18 am
I didn’t know that Uggla jumped from AA ball to the Major Leagues.
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
10:21 am
I have not read the quotes. Any chance Uggla said “my back, hop on”
cowdogit
September 8th, 2012
10:27 am
Canstanza’s got the braves back on the winning track. His present terrifies the opposing pitchers.
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
10:28 am
I enjoyed the MIB blog monologs last night and this morning.
Brave New World
September 8th, 2012
10:36 am
Any Braves fan hopes that Uggla is “back.” Dan is a notorious streak hitter, and if he gets into one of his extended hot streaks, this team will go deep into the playoffs.
stizz
September 8th, 2012
10:38 am
There is no way this team let’s go of Heyward. He’s the new face of the franchise and will inarguably be a lifelong Brave. Freeman on the other hand, is a different story. He doesn’t posses the same tools Heyward has.
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
10:44 am
Thanks, BAS, but I do think rich was more varied and voluble in his streak, despite the name change…
Murph
September 8th, 2012
10:53 am
I hate working on Saturdays… sigh.
Capt.Mudd
September 8th, 2012
11:00 am
neurotics are among us…….and in some ‘cow’ pastures.
Efrim
September 8th, 2012
11:06 am
“I’m back” was kind of comical. Sorry Dan, one game does not mean you are “back”.
Just rather not hear that from him. Saw the tweet from DOB about 2 minutes after the last out. Thought that was a little much. How about have a big series or two and then declare “I’m back”.
I haven’t railed on Uggla at all. At all. But I thought that was a little strange. He’s had big games during this horrid stretch and hasn’t built upon it. Let’s see a weeks worth of performance before he beats his chest is all I’m sayin…….
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
11:06 am
Kinda hard not to pound on Uggla tho, he’s our highest paid player and was considered a huge pick up for the Braves, racking up consistent numbers year after year in Florida. While many would agree that maybe we’d regret the 4th and 5th years of the deal, we still expected a guy who would play 155+ games, smack 30+ bombs and OPS over 800. in the middle of our lineup.
Before becoming a Brave. (Average Season)
155 Games 263/349/488/837 34 Doubles 31 HR 93 RBI
Since becoming a Brave. (Total)
In 294 Games 223/323/422/745 46 Doubles 54 HR 147 RBI
Only improvement is how much he is walking and actually has produced a positive dWAR for only the 2nd time in his career. Thats it. But hopefully he can bounce back and get back to slugging.
nolie
September 8th, 2012
11:08 am
I don’t see anything strange about it, the guy is trying to ramp up his confidence by being positive,
the first step in getting something done is to envision it as already accomplished
Capt.Mudd
September 8th, 2012
11:09 am
Efrm….it is utterly apparent that Mr. Uggla is in denial.
Couch Tater
September 8th, 2012
11:12 am
…….and in some ‘cow’ pastures.
Nah. He said he was Alumni. Lived outside of Montgomery
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
11:12 am
Cause at this point with Uggla, who knows. Maybe the best we can hope for is a 2011 version of him with out the massive slumps. Cause atleast last season he slugged and provided massive power. Which I believe is more valuable than him drawing more walks than normal. We have alot of good hitters who provide good OBP’s, we need Uggla to succeed as a classic slugger.
Lew
September 8th, 2012
11:12 am
I have no idea if Uggla is bck or not, but sure hope so./ That being said, he has hits in 7 of his past 10 games and has 3XBH in his past two games. He has not struck out in his past five games and has actually hit a couple of balls to the right side of the infield.
Back? We’ll see. However, there are at least a couple of signs indicating he could be right.
nolie
September 8th, 2012
11:12 am
y’all need a course on “The Power of Positive Thinking”
Fred
September 8th, 2012
11:13 am
Any sign of Andrelton in NYC?
Capt.Mudd
September 8th, 2012
11:13 am
But, Nolieee,over the course of 162 outings; one can’t inordinately declare that the way he did; his slump has consumed the majority of a closely watched season and his lack of ‘bounce back’ gives ample rise to the concerns and scutiny of the fans.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
11:15 am
Can’t wait to see Simmons back in there, he’s an upgrade across the whole board. Hopefully the injury won’t set his hitting back.
nolie
September 8th, 2012
11:16 am
that is exactly the course he should take,positive thinking begets positive actions.
hey, what else can you expect a counselor to say??
Efrim
September 8th, 2012
11:17 am
Heyward is hitting .300/.358/.548 in his last 355 plate appearances since June 5th.
the first step in getting something done is to envision it as already accomplished
If it wasn’t Uggla, and maybe someone like Francouer after a big game in 2009 when he sucked, what would your thoughts be on it? I get that he’s trying to “pump himself up” – but it’s 2 minutes after the last out and I see a tweet from DOB with Uggla saying “I’m back”.
Just sort of a believer in sample size and not going nuts over one games performance. Need to see more than that is all. Weird in my opinion to see a 719 hitter saying I’m back.
Lew
September 8th, 2012
11:17 am
Well, like nolie said – If you give him grief when he doesn’t come through, you’ve got to give him credit when he does and last night he was a major factor in another Braves’ win – no matter what he did in the rest of the season.
No way to change the past several months, but right now would be a great time to have Dan “Back”..
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
11:17 am
I would expect a guy that jumped from AA to the Bigs to be pretty confident.
nolie
September 8th, 2012
11:19 am
It doesn’t involve logic, and it wasn’t really meant for fans. what you choose to read into should be of no consequence to Dan
Lew
September 8th, 2012
11:20 am
nolie – I have the feeling that Dale Carnegie is not on the blog’s required reading list. Not much interest in making friends and influencing people here.
Efrim
September 8th, 2012
11:20 am
And I get it – positive thinking – not going anywhere without it. Just was caught off guard by it and didn’t expect at all to see that sort of a comment.
Efrim
September 8th, 2012
11:22 am
What comments are ever meant for fans?
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
11:24 am
Fred:
Think the BRAVES would tell anyone if he [Simmons] was? Course with tweets between players, I’m sure the world would know within a few hours.
Juan
September 8th, 2012
11:24 am
The weather outlook is not good for today game at 4:00pm….It’s been rain all morning in queen and a Severe Thunderstorm for all the east coast from Dc to Boston starting around 2:00pm.
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
11:25 am
What comments are ever meant for fans?
The ones offering thanks, they usually come right after thanking jesus.
nolie
September 8th, 2012
11:25 am
oh I think some are, I just don’t think that one was.
I see how it could be surprising though
nolie
September 8th, 2012
11:26 am
and mama
David O'Brien
September 8th, 2012
11:26 am
Odd stretch, to say the least: In their past five games, Braves are 4-1 with an 0.60 ERA and a .216 batting average and 11 runs scored.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
11:26 am
AL SIMMONS will be with the big club in less than a week. Bank on it Tomahawkin’
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
11:27 am
Ha, that’s right, can’t forget about mama.
abeeeewright
September 8th, 2012
11:27 am
I thought Chipper had a pretty flat game in the first of the last NY trip.
I’m guessing he’s setting them up for a big finale.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
11:28 am
O/K/ DAVID:
How’s the weather over by where you are?
Efrim
September 8th, 2012
11:30 am
Imagine if Tommy spins 7 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K’s on Sunday and declares “I’m back”.
I guess I just want to see a larger sample. Wanted to see one from Jurrjens…..and Sheets…..and Medlen.
I suppose the season will be over when I’m satisfied, but if TenneseePaul can take that stand with Heyward, why can’t I with others?
Juan
September 8th, 2012
11:30 am
CNN….Tornado warning in NY ….In queen….take cover Chipper
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
11:30 am
Adam Kilgore @AdamKilgoreWP
Davey Johnson informed Stephen Strasburg this morning his season is over.
Retweeted by Ken Rosenthal
David O'Brien
September 8th, 2012
11:31 am
Braves have hit .216 in past 20 games (9-11 record), scored 3 or fewer runs in 13 of the 20.
On the other hand, they’re 8-5 with a 2.87 ERA in their past 13….
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
11:31 am
Adam Kilgore @AdamKilgoreWP
Davey Johnson made the decision on Strasburg. He believed the media distraction had become too much and affected Strasburg’s performance.
Davey: “I don’t see the ball jumping out of his hand. I don’t see any crispness. This game is 99 percent mental.”
Efrim
September 8th, 2012
11:31 am
Weather tomorrow is amazing. There should be some windows of clearing to get the game in today, but it will be close.
abeeeewright
September 8th, 2012
11:32 am
Simmons back, Uggla back (self proclaimed), Sheets back … could be a good September.
Meanwhile, Philly just showed up at the back of the pack for the second WC. If St Louis, LAD, and Pittsburgh continue to struggle, the zombie Phils might make some noise.
Cards and Dodgers have brutal schedules down the stretch.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
11:33 am
METS have finally got the answer to HOSS. Wine, dine, weedle, and hung over next day for the game. Yeah. At his advanced age he just can’t handle the adulation any longer.
Whew, I remember at 40 an epic one I tied on after completing a class in MANASSAS. Didn’t sober up for two days. Don’t remember half the drive home {90 miles]. The Lord looks out for fools and children, I tell you.
abeeeewright
September 8th, 2012
11:34 am
I still think Pittsburgh gets the second WC spot and Braves/Nats get the first.
Last series of the year is setting up to be epic.
abeeeewright
September 8th, 2012
11:37 am
the Ghost of Chipper talking about Chipper’s hangover.
Hopefully, today will see the “Ghost of Chipper’s Hangover.”
abeeeewright
September 8th, 2012
11:39 am
O and Kimbrel have gone three straight days. Let’s see some offense today so that those guys can take a seat.
Capt.Mudd
September 8th, 2012
11:39 am
I had to go empty something:(……..Nolieee, yes, indeed the tenable nature of positive thinking will not be further challenged.
abeeeewright
September 8th, 2012
11:41 am
Can the orioles win the AL East? I never thought they’d still be in it this late.
There’s even an outside chance that the Bombers don’t even make the playoffs.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
11:43 am
I believe the Nationals call to end Strasburg’s season is what will keep them from the world series. Also having a innings limit has to have some affect on a player, I mean he knows he won’t be pitching when it matters most and in the spotlight. While the move makes sense considering he’s coming back from major surgery this season and its about the future, I believe this will cost them in the postseason.
David O'Brien
September 8th, 2012
11:44 am
Elias says last night’s game was only 2nd time Braves have ever used 6 pitchers in a 9-inn. shutout win. Other time was in 2002, also during the last 3-shutout-winning streak.
Juan
September 8th, 2012
11:47 am
Can the orioles win the AL East? ..Yes and i love it…..Young team good Manager….
Not Big expender team in the Playoff….No Yankee,No Boston,no Phillis, no Miami, no Angels, no LA Dodger…..Wow what a lesson for owner…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
11:50 am
From Adam Kilgore’s story:
“The media hype on this things has been unbelievable,” Johnson said. “I feel it’s as hard for him as it would be anybody to get mentally, totally committed in the ballgame. And he’s reached his innings limit. So we can get past this and talk about other things for a chance.”
Johnson said Strasburg was “emotional” about the decision.
“I know he’s been struggling with it for weeks,” Johnson said. “I know he doesn’t sleep good thinking about it. Shoot, I’ve heard so much advice from every ex-pitcher, every guru on the matter.”
Johnson sensed “from the first pitch” Friday night that Strasburg was out of sorts because of the shutdown hanging over his head. Johnson consulted this morning with General Manager Mike Rizzo and pitching coach Steve McCatty and finalized his decision.
“My job is to do what’s best for the player,” Johnson said. “This is what’s best.”
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
11:51 am
Tough spot, almost seems like there putting the player before the whole ballclub. Might effect some of the other players as well. I mean damn, they come out the gate and own the NL East the whole season and then your gonna shut down our Ace pitcher? The move impacts the team a ton. Edwin Jackson is a sizable downgrade from Strasburg. Making 1 player priority over success or hell over being world series champs.
ncbravesfan90
September 8th, 2012
11:57 am
Strasburg shut down, effective immediately.
njbraves
September 8th, 2012
11:59 am
I honestly believe the Nats had no idea they would be this good this year. If they thought they were going to be serious contenders, they should have started Strasburg a month into the season to avoid this.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
12:01 pm
I think it goes to show that the Nationals really were not overly optimistic about being contenders this season. Cause if they were they would have delayed Strasburg’s start on the season until May. Cause just like they are right now, sending the ballclub into the playoffs without Strasburg and still being confident they could have lived without him for the 1st month. They made the wrong choice.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
12:03 pm
If I’m a National’s fan I would be very pissed about how they handled this.
Jeff R
September 8th, 2012
12:04 pm
Odd stretch, to say the least: In their past five games, Braves are 4-1 with an 0.60 ERA and a .216 batting average and 11 runs scored.
Very odd. Just a testament to Braves’ pitchers stepping up and making it happen.
Was watching the Mets’ feed on MLB.com last night. The announcers said the distinction between the Braves this time at this point in the season and last year at the same point is that the 2012 Braves are winning games even without the hitting. That wasn’t happening during the collapse, when the hitting was awful, too.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
12:07 pm
Cause if your OK without having Strasburg in the playoffs, you sure as hell should be OK not having him in April.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
12:11 pm
I figured it out, The had to start Strasburg in the opener because of the money and fans and attention it would bring in. So money and 1 player trump overall team success.
Couch Tater
September 8th, 2012
12:13 pm
I hope the Nats go into a tailspin. Beginning this date, last year, we lost 13 of 20. If, they did that, the squirm over Strasburg would be fun to watch.
Go get’m Braves.
Memphis
September 8th, 2012
12:15 pm
Great news about Strasburg! However, we suck against John Lannon………
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
12:17 pm
Lots of fissures on the gNat side of things. GM and Davey have it out. Strasburg had an awful ERA last 8 starts. Ii is not a very together cluhouse. If reports start to leak out about this matter regarding teammate dissension and Strasburg makes even ONE comment regarding his shutdown…
The whole thing collapses like a house of wet cards. Remember, folks, I called it over a month ago. Starter innings are starting to pile up. The bullpen is weak. Starters are now under pressure to pick up Strasburg’s slack. Even though they are WAY better than we are, hitting-wise, they ain’t that good.
Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock…
ncbravesfan90
September 8th, 2012
12:19 pm
Michael Bourn CF
Martin Prado SS
Jason Heyward RF
Chipper Jones 3B
Freddie Freeman 1B
Dan Uggla 2B
Brian McCann C
Jose Constanza LF
Kris Medlen P
flange1
September 8th, 2012
12:20 pm
fly on the wall,
Well welcome to the blog then!
We used to have a very creative poster from Savannah GA – monkier _ Savannah Guy that would some times post as fly on the wall of XXXX and I thought it mi8ght be him returning after a long sabticle.
But we are glad you are here, even if you are an Auburn fan!
jeffrey d
September 8th, 2012
12:21 pm
How about have a big series or two and then declare “I’m back”.
I know we’re not the most positive bunch here, but what’s wrong with a slumping guy being positive?
Anyway, I think we’re looking waaaay too much into a brief post-game comment.
Hillbilly
September 8th, 2012
12:25 pm
Great news about Strasburg! However, we suck against John Lannan
This is true but unless the Braves face them in the playoffs we shouldn’t have to face either of them. Last time I figured it up, the pitchers for the upcoming series would be Detwiler, Edwin Jackson, and Gio Gonzalez unless something has changed.
George_George
September 8th, 2012
12:25 pm
Hi y’all
Do we get our SS back today? Guess not according to ncbravesfan90s posted lineup ai 12:19. Come of FRANK he is ready, he homered last night. FRANK we need to be playing our best players, this is the playoff hunt.
Hillbilly
September 8th, 2012
12:26 pm
Even then i doubt Lannan would be in the playoff rotation.
George_George
September 8th, 2012
12:27 pm
We continue to win but look awful doing it, but we keep winning. BELIEVE IN THE MEDS.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
12:30 pm
I feel for Chipper. IMO, he’s exceeded the number of games I thought he could play this year. Unfortunately, we have a 40 year old forced to carry this team for quite some time this season – and the wear and tear is starting to show. Lately, Heyward has shown some flashes of having what it takes to carry this ballclub, but he is not there yet. Ditto Freeman, to a smidge of a lesser extent. As far as I’m concerned, Bourn can leave after this season, and Uggla can do the same. The rest of the 1-to-8 are made up of hurt or incapable ne’er-do-well’s who are incapable of being playoff-caliber contributors. Unless McCann goes to the AL, he is done as an AS-caliber catcher & hitter, and is not worth the option for next year – under any scenario.
I mean this. Uggla can go all Pujols in the next month, and I would still jettison his tail out of Atlanta to the first idiot that’ll take him. Another vulgar and idiotically pathetic waste of money by Franky-boy.
jeffrey d
September 8th, 2012
12:30 pm
Come of FRANK he is ready, he homered last night
So did Uggla…doesn’t mean he should be hitting cleanup yet.
We continue to win but look awful doing it
The pitching staff has thrown 3 consecutive shutouts. But who needs good pitching?
jeffrey d
September 8th, 2012
12:33 pm
I don’t think Chipper’s “carrying the team.” He’s doing his part, sure, but several players (pitching especially lately) have been pulling their own weight.
Of the Braves’ 584 RBIs (sorry Shaun), Chipper has knocked in 58 of them for 9% of the Braves’ RBIs
NO MORE FREDI
September 8th, 2012
12:35 pm
Interesting…..
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/york-pub-changes-name-honor-chipper-jones-noted-161935660–mlb.html
ChattTownBrian
September 8th, 2012
12:36 pm
Nobody ever said baseball players were real smart. Just read some of their stuff and it shows clear they made the right decision playing a sport.
NO MORE FREDI
September 8th, 2012
12:36 pm
Please people don’t start the BELIEVE stuff on here. It’s played out, unoriginal and never works.
George_George
September 8th, 2012
12:37 pm
jeffrey d
September 8th, 2012
12:30 pm
Come of FRANK he is ready, he homered last night
So did Uggla…doesn’t mean he should be hitting cleanup yet.
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Do you prefer a .208 hitter playing second instead of MARTIN [second being his best position]? We neen SIMMIONS back. One night does not make DAN great.
Capt.Mudd
September 8th, 2012
12:39 pm
The whole thing about the Uggla post-game comment–and, really it’s the same old thing here on the blog–the friendly dissection of a poster’s words which may or may not be laudable.
It is what it is….but, in a pragmatically theatrical maner—rather bizarre IMO.
CB
September 8th, 2012
12:39 pm
Prado at SS.
ChattTownBrian
September 8th, 2012
12:42 pm
We all like McCann, but he looks like sh** and has for too long. All the eye problems and his shoulder have made him look like he could be at the end of a great career already. I’d give him another season to see, after that I would cut the ties.
ACE
September 8th, 2012
12:47 pm
Good thing we had Frank and Fredi taking care of Medlen so he wouldn’t have to be shut down. YEAH RIGHT
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
12:50 pm
With the money saved by not paying Chipper, McCann, and Lowe in 2013. With an opportuinty to not waste money on JJ or Hanson – I mean, really, they both need to go far away – as well as avoiding another failed Wren gambit by not signing Bourn, the Braves can go out and truly make an attempt to sign/trade for a truly-proven MVP bat that can play 150 games in the OF, that can hit for power AND high OBP, and has a PROVEN track record of high performance.
I admit I was at first happy with the Uggla trade. But I am not a baseball GM. The chance to see Uggla down here in Miami showed a streaky player who never hit for average or high OBP, struck out a lot, and played suspect D. If I had all that info at my disposal as a GM, I would’ve never made him the highest paid 2B in the league.
The time has come for the Braves to STOP paying significant millions to players who have significant flaws in their game. The time has come to stop paying significant millions in the hopes that speculative garbage can become playoff gold. Yeah, that means a $20 million-plus contract. But that’s the game. If the Braves want to get past WC status, they need their own Cabrera or Kemp, or the stands will continue to stay empty, as well as their playoff chances in their near future.
George_George
September 8th, 2012
12:50 pm
On his big night, a double and homer
“I’m back. Just because I hit the ball hard, if I have a bad night and go 0-for-4, it’s not about feeling for it anymore, it’s not about searching for it. It’s here. This is me. And like I said, I’m going to battle and compete the way I know how to.”
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DAN’s qoute last night. GOOD GRIEF what a ego this guy has. he is wierd, one night is NOT a comeback. I USED to like this guy.
jeffrey d
September 8th, 2012
12:54 pm
Yeah, that means a $20 million-plus contract. But that’s the game
I can’t think of many $20 million plus contracts that haven’t completely haunted a team after about 2 years.
jeffrey d
September 8th, 2012
12:54 pm
With the money saved by not paying Chipper, McCann, and Lowe in 2013
Also, McCann’s going to be here next year…not sure where you’re getting that.
ChattTownBrian
September 8th, 2012
12:55 pm
Uggla is a head case, as they say in sports with guys like this. He fits the term to a tee. He’s really his own worst enemy as you can see with his words.
cabravesfan
September 8th, 2012
12:56 pm
I’m not sure what that quote has to do with ego- sounds like he’s feeling better at the plate than he has in a while and I think it has shown a bit in the last few games. Even when he is making outs, he is getting better contact then he has in a while. It may not be much, but it’s a sign of hope.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
12:57 pm
Dan Uggla is one fortunate sonofagun. He has to be the luckiest Rule Five player in the history of the game. However, his run of luck is over; unfortunately – and again! – it happens on our very shiny dime.
And people wonder why I loath franky “Bird-Brain” wren.
ncbravesfan90
September 8th, 2012
12:58 pm
I will say this, Uggla looks better at the plate right now than McCann does….
ChattTownBrian
September 8th, 2012
12:58 pm
But I would definitely start Uggla right now. He CAN carry an offense for a stretch. McCann is another story. He’s battling injury and I still think his vision is messed up and he won’t admit it. His swings look funny which tells me his sight it not right.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:00 pm
jeffrey d: if the Braves exercise the CLUB option on Brain McCann next year, Frank Wren should be fired.
cabravesfan
September 8th, 2012
1:00 pm
Or his swing looks funny because of his shoulder.
cabravesfan
September 8th, 2012
1:01 pm
MiaBchBravesFan-
So you would be OK with JC Boscan as our everyday catcher next year?
jeffrey d
September 8th, 2012
1:02 pm
ChattTownBrian
September 8th, 2012
1:05 pm
McCann looks late on a lot of pitches more than I ever remember. Same thing last year when they said his eyes were starting to get screwed up.
jeffrey d
September 8th, 2012
1:05 pm
For all that McCann’s done for the Braves (I dunno…6 ASGs and 5 Silver Sluggers in his first 6.5 seasons. No big deal), and as a fan favorite who’s great in the community, I think Wren owes McCann the benefit of the doubt of a slump that’s been fueled by injury.
cabravesfan
September 8th, 2012
1:06 pm
CTB-
I just don’t think he would bother hiding it if his eyes were bothering him. Everyone already knows he’s got a bum shoulder. No reason to hide any other problems, if they exist
ChattTownBrian
September 8th, 2012
1:08 pm
cab, he looks awful. You can’t deny how bad the guy has been really since late last year when he even admitted he felt a big part of the teams big collapse. Yes, we all like BM, but what a huge mess he’s been on offense for way too long.
Greg
September 8th, 2012
1:10 pm
For all that continue to hate on Frank and Fredi, make two lists. One for those that are doing better with less and one for those doing worse with more. Make sure it has a column for this year, twoo years, and four years. Have a Keith Law column rating farm systems also. Get back to us with the results showing us all how unfortunate we are to be rooting for a team that has a great shot at the playoffs.
cabravesfan
September 8th, 2012
1:12 pm
CTB-
All I said was I don’t see a reason he would hide any additional problems.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
While we mostly agree the option for McCann will be picked up, nothing is 100% set in stone. Were talking about 12 million in payroll. Which is roughly 13% of our budget.
Say if it was Dan Uggla who happened to have the 12 million option for 2013? Would we pick it up cause he’s been so consistent over the years and refuse to believe he’d drop off this fast? I bet we would let him walk, and hey guess what Uggla is actually healthy too. McCann isn’t. He’s a 29 year old catcher with alot of wear n tear. He’s having shoulder issue that is very concerning to go along with all his other normal injuries and pains all catchers have. Then throw in that he continues to have vision issues on some level.
Brava
September 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
Atlanta Braves @Braves
Fredi just announced that Simmons will join the team in Milwaukee on Monday.
Brave New World
September 8th, 2012
1:16 pm
Live from moronville: Let’s not pick up 2013 option on 6-time all star Brian McCann; Freeman is struggling so let’s start piling on him; so Dan thinks he’s back – let’s hope he continues to struggle. On a previous episode: Heyward should be sent down to the minors or traded; Mike Minor cannot win in the majors; Venter is washed up.
Conspiracy Theory: Snooki and the Kardashian girls secretly blog under several names.
Brava
September 8th, 2012
1:20 pm
So, I saw a list the other day on MLB where Simmons is still listed as a Braves prospect. I assume that’s because of how little he’s played with the big team this season. Does anyone know if he would be eligible to compete for Rookie of the Year next season?
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:20 pm
cab: would you be OK with spending $12 million for a battered catcher who is on the relative downslope of an otherwise nice AS career as he recovers from an injury that offers no guarantee whatsoever of a full recovery?
We need to face it. If I am Brian McCann, I would welcome a move to the AL, where I can extend my career and DH, provided I had the requisite hitting skills still intact after my shoulder surgery. He will need the cyst drawn, as well as have his frayed labrum shaved. He will not throw as well as he ever did, he will always have a losse shoulder, which will invite repeat injuries, and his body type has never spoken to inspired optimal fitness.
Sorry, cab, I have always respected you, and I know that you do not agree with many of the things I have to say. That said, given the Braves’ relative economic restraints, catcher – with all of its inherent risks – is not a position I wish to squander $12 million for nostalgia purposes.
He is done as an AS catcher. So yeah, JC Boscan at $200-$400 K is the better deal for slightly less performance. That said, you and I know that either the Braves sign another catcher to split time with Ross, or Bethancourt comes up, Simmons-style. Truth be told, that’s how it should be: find a cheap LH-hitting catcher and spit time between Ross and the other in a platoon.
CB
September 8th, 2012
1:20 pm
Nah, Kardashians too busy looking in the mirror and Snooki would need help getting on internet.
Woody Woodward
September 8th, 2012
1:22 pm
Has Bourne’s free agent value slipped in the last two months?
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
1:22 pm
Jon Morosi @jonmorosi
#Nationals trail 2-0 on the day Stephen Strasburg is shut down. Clearly they are doomed.
benchwarmer
September 8th, 2012
1:23 pm
Wow! Can anybody be more stupid than the Nationals for the way they have handled the whole Strasburg thing. Really unbelievable!
benchwarmer
September 8th, 2012
1:23 pm
Wow! Can anybody be more stupid than the Nationals for the way they have handled the whole Strasburg thing. Really unbelievable!
Brava
September 8th, 2012
1:23 pm
Mark Bowman @mlbbowman
Sheets and Delgado will throw a simulated game like Teheran did Friday. Braves just trying to keep them all prepared to start if necessary
Kat
September 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
Severe weather today in the northeast. Looks like showers may hit the NYC area around 2 with a break till 4-5.
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
The G’s with Marlins’ HRs – Gorkys and Giancarlo off Detwiler…
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
1:25 pm
David O’Brien @ajcbraves
#Braves Kimbrel and O’Flaherty probably won’t pitch today. Venters could close, or matchups w/ Durbin, maybe Avilan, etc.
Jay Dubu
September 8th, 2012
1:28 pm
Davey: “I don’t see the ball jumping out of his hand. I don’t see any crispness. This game is 99 percent mental.”
What effect will this have on the Nats mentally? The Braves need to put the pressure on them and take the Division.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:29 pm
I love Brian McCann, but we can’t ignore what’s happened since the 2nd half of last season.
MiaBchBravesFan, I agree with you in a way, just not as hardcore as your view is. Gotta remember were only talking about a 1 year commitment, not a long term deal.
cabravesfan
September 8th, 2012
1:31 pm
MiaBchBravesFan-
Unless you are a doctor, nobody has any idea if Mac’s shoulder will be a continuing problem after he gets it taken care of. I don’t believe he is done as an all-star catcher and I believe Boscan would give us a lot less than “slightly worse” performance. And Bethancourt is just not ready.
How many “cheap LH-hitting catchers” do you think are out there? Answer: Not many. You may be willing to give up on Mac, but I’m not.
(And this doesn’t even take into account that he has zero interest in being a DH)
cabravesfan
September 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
Kat-
It’s already pouring at Giants Stadium…no idea which way the rain is headed, but they have also postponed the US Open Women’s final until tomorrow based on the forecast tonight
cabravesfan
September 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
Anyways, I am not interested in having an argument today. Got things to do before the football game at 12:30 (we don’t get the Braves game today).
Brava
September 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
Never mind, I answered my own question. Simmons is unlikely to be considered a rookie next season because he’ll likely exceed 130 at bats this season. He’s already at 115.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:39 pm
Just a heads up folks, the Braves have lost the last 5 games that I’ve actually been able to watch on TV. So be prepared for Medlen to come back to earth today.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:39 pm
VABravesFan: $12 million represents 13% of the Braves operating budget for one season. If I am Braves management, aware that I have to get rid of Uggla and probably won’t, and need to drastically improve hitting in The Post-Chipper Era…
Well, I am sorry, I just would not exercise McCann’s option. With Chipper gone, people on this blog see McCann as a significant vestige of the past, a symbol; I see him as a player whose position has finally taken its toll. I do not waste that money on a gambit and a prayer; been a LOT of that waste done already.
cab: we agree to disagree.
Jay Dubu
September 8th, 2012
1:40 pm
Mac is playing with a bad shoulder. Don’t you remember how Heyward performed last season with his shoulder injury?
George_George
September 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
jeffrey d
September 8th, 2012
1:05 pm
For all that McCann’s done for the Braves (I dunno…6 ASGs and 5 Silver Sluggers in his first 6.5 seasons. No big deal), and as a fan favorite who’s great in the community, I think Wren owes McCann the benefit of the doubt of a slump that’s been fueled by injury.
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Train Wreck Bystander
September 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
While I am not an Uggla-basher by any means, I do not understand how a HR last night – which did not decide the game, mind you – makes up for April, May, June, July and August.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
VaBraves: Don’t watch!!!
George_George
September 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
Brava
September 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
Never mind, I answered my own question. Simmons is unlikely to be considered a rookie next season because he’ll likely exceed 130 at bats this season. He’s already at 115.
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Hi Brava
Unless they hold him out so he will be eligable for ROY. ONLY KIDDING.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:47 pm
MiaBch
Like I said I agree with you somewhat. It truly depends on what Frank Wren’s plan is. I bet him and his team already have a few plans on how to approach the offseason and I’m sure there is a plan with McCann and without McCann. Cause anything can happen between now and next season.
What happens if McCann is batting and BAM swings and misses and he’s holding his shoulder in extreme pain. Something serious is wrong and he will need surgery, possibly missing time in 2013.
Or hell, McCann could start to hit and make a huge impact down the stretch and in the playoffs and appear to be healthy and so on.
But I know one thing for sure, there is no way in hell I would even think about a long term contract until after the 2013 season.
Brave New World
September 8th, 2012
1:47 pm
CB September 8th, 2012 1:20 pm Nah, Kardashians too busy looking in the mirror and Snooki would need help getting on internet.
Honey Boo Boo?
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:48 pm
Jay Dubu: Good point… we just need to hope that he gets his shoulder problems fixed this offseason. If he does, he’ll be “back”. Next year, we watch to see if he can make it through without injuries, then try to re-sign him.
I wouldn’t be against “shutting Mac down” (giving him 2-3 starts a week). Ross may not be ideal, but at least it isn’t causing a risk to BMac and it’s giving us some offense. Ross is doing okay with the bat this year. McCann isn’t. Look at his swing. You can tell it hurts, he’s swing slower. Hence, he’s missing fastballs that he used to kill.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
I need a rain out. TV shows the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers coming on Fox.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:50 pm
But I know one thing for sure, there is no way in hell I would even think about a long term contract until after the 2013 season.
Co-sign. And about picking up his option, the only way that doesn’t happen is if he hurts himself (shoulder, whatever) badly enough where he’ll miss much of the season. No reason to not pick it up otherwise.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:51 pm
TOBF
I gotta watch the game any chance I get. Only reason I’m a Braves fan is cause of TBS, hell TBS is the reason I’m a baseball fan. Still remember the 1st time I came across it channel surfing in 1997 (10 years old) 1st AB I ever watched on TBS was Chipper and he ended up hitting a homerun. That’s where it all began. lol
George_George
September 8th, 2012
1:51 pm
No todays lineup yet?
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
Nice stuff Va…. just know that if we lose I’m blaming you!
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
Now only can watch when they play the Nationals, or are on ESPN or FOX.
George_George
September 8th, 2012
1:56 pm
Outta here for a bit. BELIEVE IN THE MEDS.
jeffrey d
September 8th, 2012
1:57 pm
#Braves lineup: Bourn 8, Prado 6, Heyward 9, Chipper 5, Freeman 3, Uggla 4, McCann 2, Constanza 7, Medlen 1
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:57 pm
I think we’ll win today. Our bats are due big time and we have our best pitcher on the mound. So even if Medlen gives up 2 or 3 runs in 6 innings I think we can win it, with Dan being “back” and all. lol
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
In the Great Cultural War between signing McCann or Francoeur, or both, during their arb years, the Braves were very fortunate to sign the right guy long-term. Brian has been well-paid for his significant services years before he was eligible for free agency. He has been declining; now he is significantly hurt, and not the player he used to be.
It is easy to spend other people’s money, and do it for less than logical purposes. This team is a hitting mess. Uggla compounds that misery for years to come. Real baseball is a game of bitter realities and few instances of defiance. $12 million for another Chipper-like au lang syne holds no interest for me when we have an excellent pitching window right NOW that must be supported by better hitting than the garbage we have seen for too many seasons.
The waste has been sinful. It has to stop. The Braves need to hire an Asst. GM who knows more about hitting, and how to evaluate it at all levels in the organization, than the person presently at the helm – who knows NOTHING whatsoever about hitting, or how to evaluate it.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
Jeremy Hefner the opposing pitcher in today’s game on the season hasn’t been anything special but to note in his last 2 starts he’s pitched 14 innings only allowing 3 ER with 11 SO and only 2 BB
Disgusted
September 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
The Braves have to break out of this today — and hey, we are still winning.
Kat
September 8th, 2012
2:06 pm
George,
David O’Brien @ajcbraves
#Braves lineup: Bourn 8, Prado 6, Heyward 9, Chipper 5, Freeman 3, Uggla 4, McCann 2, Constanza 7, Medlen 1
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
I do agree Wren has focused more on pitching and defense and athleticism in terms of drafting. You just think he would have added some solid hitting prospects. Cause when you look at most our top position player prospects the only question mark is will they hit.
Something alarming to me is that for example Todd Cunningham is rated our 13th best prospect, but Keith Law and a good amount of others believe he’s not even a future 4th Outfielder.
Terdo rated our 8th best prospect is also in alot of overhyped prospects list, the 23 year old struggled big time in AAA this season.
We really lack hitting in our system.
Disgusted
September 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Strasburg has been a little BUMB as of late.
He deserves to be Booed. LOL.
Disgusted
September 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
Va Braves — We do seem to have a problem with the hitting prospects who for some reason do not do what they are projected to do once they get to the higher level of the minors.
We got lucky with Heyward and Freeman though Freddie did struggle the yr he was in AA.
I don’t know about Terdo and Salcedo — we need to start seeing real results from them.
I am not sure about Cunningham and Lipka. Why can’t ome of these guys grow after they hit the AA level.
Also note that Jordan HGH Schafer turned into a flop upon a fop look how highly rated he was.
And look how disappointing most of those Baby Braves were. Guys like Mc Bride, Boyer, James, Davies, etc, Frenchy and even Kelly Johnson — they turned out to not be so good.
Also mention Joey “Grand Slam” Devine — First round waste of a pick.
monty
September 8th, 2012
2:15 pm
I’m ready to take my Meds.
Disgusted
September 8th, 2012
2:15 pm
I do think Strasburg will get more chances in post season — that Nats team is ging to be very relevant for a while.
I wanna Boo Stasburg next time he comes to the Ted — Just to be Rotten. Got to treat ur division rivals mean, ya know….
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
Brian has been well-paid for his significant services years before he was eligible for free agency. He has been declining; now he is significantly hurt, and not the player he used to be. _ MiaBchBravesFan
I’m not looking to be an ass here but that is remarkably silly comment. This would have been Heap’s first free agent year and he would have busted the Braves butts financially over the last three years, and this one, had he not signed the longterm deal.
Disgusted
September 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
Constanza > Jordan HGH Schafer.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
I like that: BUMB = dumb bum.
David O'Brien
September 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
for anyone who missed it on Twitter feed, Braves lineup: Bourn CF, Prado SS, Heyward RF, Jones 3B, Freeman 1B, Uggla 2B, McCann C, Constanza LF, Medlen P
Disgusted
September 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
“Brian has been well-paid for his significant services years before he was eligible for free agency. He has been declining; now he is significantly hurt, and not the player he used to be. _ MiaBchBravesFan”
Actually, that statement is quite true. Since late last yr Mc Cann is in decline. You have something ther Mia Beach.
That is too bad for Brian cause he really is a good guy who is local. For his sake I hope he is successful at fixing whatever is wrong with the shoulder and comes back with a bang next yr.
Would he take a two yr extension at similar $$$$$$ he has been making. Never know. Even with the injuries and decline, I might offer him 2 yrs up to 2015 at 14-15 mil per cause getting another catcher is so hard.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
Let’s run the table on the METS and FISH, split with the N.L. Central, and go 2-4 vs. the PHILLIES-NATS and coast into the W.C. with 95 wins. Though with 95 wins, who knows maybe we take the pennant.
Jeff R
September 8th, 2012
2:28 pm
Live from moronville: Let’s not pick up 2013 option on 6-time all star Brian McCann; Freeman is struggling so let’s start piling on him; so Dan thinks he’s back – let’s hope he continues to struggle. On a previous episode: Heyward should be sent down to the minors or traded; Mike Minor cannot win in the majors; Venter is washed up.
Conspiracy Theory: Snooki and the Kardashian girls secretly blog under several names.
Nicely put, Brave New World.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
2:29 pm
11 more against the METS-FISH
12 more against everybody else.
Can MEDS throw five more complete game shutouts this year?
I know he’ll certainly try.
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
2:30 pm
Actually, that statement is quite true. Since late last yr Mc Cann is in decline. You have something ther Mia Beach.
I beg to differ. Heap would have been a free agent this year. Teams would have seen the oblique injury as no big deal most likely and if the shoulder problem did not show up on a physical he would have signed a long term deal with someone in the off season.
cabravesfan
September 8th, 2012
2:34 pm
Wind is going to make the game today very interesting
Jeff R
September 8th, 2012
2:34 pm
Would he [McCann] take a two yr extension at similar $$$$$$ he has been making. Never know. Even with the injuries and decline, I might offer him 2 yrs up to 2015 at 14-15 mil per cause getting another catcher is so hard.
That would work for the Braves. If Bethancourt is the real deal, he’s likely not in Atlanta until 2015. So, maybe he could caddy for McCann in ‘15.
But I’m not sure a two-year extension makes much sense for McCann. I think he at least tries for a longer deal somewhere first, provided he’s largely healthy in 2013 and has produced.
ncbravesfan90
September 8th, 2012
2:35 pm
With only 20 some odd games left, if there is a rain delay they will wait a good while before deciding to postpone it or play a double header tomorrow. This is the last trip to NY this year and you don’t want to have to deal with flying into the city for just one game. So with a 4 PM start, expect a lengthy delay if the weather warrants.
David O'Brien
September 8th, 2012
2:36 pm
A bit windy here at Citi Field….
http://yfrog.com/es7rjolgj
They had a tornado nearby earlier today.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
2:36 pm
I see what you mean, Bat. Given the way arb negotiations have gone recently, the contract was a bit less than a wash for Brian. That said, I still would not offer the option to him next year. This team has severe hitting issues, and two OF spots must be filled by LEGITIMATE MVP-LIKE hitters, while being weighed down by the albatross that is Uggla.
All of a sudden, I am slightly warming to the notion of an Upton playing CF. Hell, why not both – one in LF and the other in CF.
David O'Brien
September 8th, 2012
2:37 pm
Simmons will rejoin Braves on Monday, with no restrictions. I’d expect him to play right away, and probably every day.
He’s rehabbing again today for Lynchburg, which starts its second-round playoff series.
Disgusted
September 8th, 2012
2:37 pm
Looking at Terdo’s numbers this yr — seems he is more of a line drive type of doubles hitter with maybe fair power. But his HR stroke is not there for now.
Maybe a 15 HR 30 double guy with a respectable OPS but not a stud middle of the lineup guy.
Hope he can do better in AAA in 13. He has maybe two more yrs to make something of himself. If he does not have it by 25 or 26 at the latest, ferget it.
David O'Brien
September 8th, 2012
2:39 pm
Sheets to throw a sim-game (3 innings worth vs. Braves pinch-hitters) on Monday. Didn’t seem too thrilled at idea. But, hey, they aren’t ready to bump any starter or go back to 6-man rotation. So there’s not other options, since no minor league teams playing except for Class-A playoffs.
David O'Brien
September 8th, 2012
2:40 pm
Kimbrel and O’Flaherty both likely unavailable today, which would leave Venters and possibly matchup-type thing with Durbin or Moylan.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
2:40 pm
K-State is WHOMPING um.
Jeff R
September 8th, 2012
2:41 pm
That said, I still would not offer the option to him [McCann} next year.
Problem is, there isn’t a wealth of catching talent available.
Disgusted
September 8th, 2012
2:41 pm
But I’m not sure a two-year extension makes much sense for McCann. I think he at least tries for a longer deal somewhere first, provided he’s largely healthy in 2013 and has produced.
@Jeff R , it might make sense for B Mac if he wants to play it conservative and safeguard himself aganst further decline.
Of course the Braves would have to make a respectable offer, I say at least 2 yrs of what Yadir Molina is making. I do not think that he would get a 5 or 6 yr deal right now. His shoulder needs to be fixed.
He could take his time and would not necessarily have to be ready to start 13 if that is what it takes for him to be right.
It depends if Brian wants to gamble with it. If he has down 13, than that will cost him. I would like him around till 15 and we really do not know if Bethancourt can hit. Could be more of a second string defensive C type.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
2:42 pm
I know we don’t supposed to talk about politics on here, but to be honest I don’t know every little detail about everything. Only thing I know is why would any middle/lower working class person (which is basically the whole country, lol) vote for Romney when he wants to take more money from us? I mean I’ve heard stuff like if Romney is president you can expect to see an average of 30 to 50 bucks less a per paycheck for a week…. To me that alone is enough to not care about any other topics and run the other way. How does taking more money from people who are already living paycheck to paycheck and so on help? I’m only 25 years old and don’t know much about it, only thing I know is that however my money and income is effected is my #1 topic and main concern. Cause honestly it seems no matter what were all screwed in the end. RANT is over. Sorry.
Disgusted
September 8th, 2012
2:44 pm
Yea, we really HAVE to exercise the option for Mac and get him healthy and right in the off season & if neede be, beyond April.
I’d rather have a healthy Brian begining in June then a part healthy Brian in April and have him wear down fast. I do not want him back in the lineup for next yr till he is right.
If he is right in ST, then great — but we NEED him HEALTHY. The healthy B Mac is a stud player.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
2:44 pm
I predict JOE TERDS will be awsome in AAA next season. To his credit, he went down wallowed about a bit, then righted his ship, and hit for high average, albiet sacrificing a little power.
By the numbers
.316 BA; .356 OBP; .481 Slg.; .836 OPS – June
.304 BA; .342 OBP; .471 Slg.; .813 OPS – July
.314 BA; .412 OBP; .461 Slg.; .873 OPS – August
Jeff R
September 8th, 2012
2:45 pm
Disgusted, McCann would have to have a real rebound season in ‘13 to pull down Molina dollars.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
2:50 pm
Looking aty the line-up I’m assuming the METS pitcher is a righty.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
2:51 pm
Mets RHP Jeremy Hefner the opposing pitcher in today’s game on the season hasn’t been anything special but to note in his last 2 starts he’s pitched 14 innings only allowing 3 ER with 11 SO and only 2 BB
David O'Brien
September 8th, 2012
2:51 pm
Pitching matchups for Braves at Brewers: Minor vs. RH Peralta on Mon., then Hudson vs. RH Estrada on Tues, and Maholm vs. RH Gallarda on Wed. No Brewers lefties.
Disgusted
September 8th, 2012
2:51 pm
Va Braves — I would say that when you hear stuff like that about Romney or Obama, its wise to check out the source.
I do not know where you heard it, I cannot comment on it.
With that I will finish with the politics.
Mark
September 8th, 2012
2:51 pm
I really see BMac getting healthy and playing well again because if he doesn’t he’ll hang up the spikes. Guys way to competitive and has experienced success too long to go through this type year another year or 2.
Sure hope he does. Really enjoy watching him play!
Disgusted
September 8th, 2012
2:55 pm
Disgusted, McCann would have to have a real rebound season in ‘13 to pull down Molina dollars.
Jeff R — That is why if the Braves offered a 2 yr extension in addition to the option, it might make sense to Brian. How much should he be offered, I don;t know depends on negotiation. He is making what about 12 or 13 mil now.
As long as they do not insult him I see it as feasable.
If he has a real rebound 2013 and goes free he will get real $$$$$$$$$$$$ hard to tell with baseball salary inflation. With the new TV money teams are going to be spending. And we will not likely afford to keep him.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
2:55 pm
But, hey, they (Braves) aren’t ready to bump any starter
Um, Hanson? The guy’s been bad…
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
2:58 pm
Disgusted
Romney just did a speech in our area, got hyped up reading tons and tons of post from people on our News channel’s facebook. Not many Romney supporters from what I read lol. Politics is confusing.
Mark
September 8th, 2012
2:58 pm
Like it’ll matter anyway!
One wins = Give away all the taxes the workers provide to those that do nothing!
The other wins = The workers work and give the money that doesn’t go to taxes to the silver spoon guys rather than the ones that do nothing!
Either way, the workers gain nothing with either. I get aggravated even thinking about the bunch of liars!
Had to respoind but I’m not mentioning this crap again on here!
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
2:59 pm
Do you think the BRAVES would let SHEETS follow HANSON after three or four. Or go one game with HANSON, SHEETS, MAHOLM each scheduled to pitch three apiece?
Jeff R
September 8th, 2012
3:00 pm
Disgusted, certainly the Braves need McCann next season. A bit of a gamble extending him before seeing what he does in ‘13, though.
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
3:00 pm
Hanson is a Braves asset. Its in the Braves best interest to have him pitch and hope he pitches well. If he has a lick of sense he’ll train his ass off this offseason.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
3:00 pm
WOW I just posted my opinion about something Romney said, and they deleted my comment… HAHA..
Couch Tater
September 8th, 2012
3:03 pm
Probably not a good day to interview Hudson.
SoWeGa Fanatic
September 8th, 2012
3:03 pm
VaBravesFan, you got 2 things right: we aren’t to talk about politics on here, and you do not know anything about it.
So, why bring it up?
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
3:04 pm
If he (Hanson) has a lick of sense he’ll train his ass off this offseason.
Heh. Maybe seeing what happened to JJ will get him going.
Disgusted, certainly the Braves need McCann next season. A bit of a gamble extending him before seeing what he does in ‘13, though.
Agree… and this is possibly a lose-lose situation for us. If he does poorly again, he isn’t coming back. If he does well, it’s his walk year, and he might test FA. This would make it harder for us to re-sign him.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
3:05 pm
Why is Fredi so idiotically stubborn!? If Sheets is healthy, a spot start here and there down the stretch can only help, not hurt.
Damnit, Fredi. You just might make a playoff game… and still get fired!
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 8th, 2012
3:05 pm
VaBravesFan/Mark:
Banned subject guys. Keep the focus on FOX SPORTS and 4:00 p.m. not FOX or MSNBC ‘News.’
But I do agree on both ends. Most have squeezed the middle for the past fifty or so years, and now it’s bearing fruit.
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
3:06 pm
VaBravesFan _
Because it is a volatile subject. You think sports fans are passionate. Partisons in that area can make sport fans look like indifferent wimps.
phil
September 8th, 2012
3:06 pm
Ha ha, Fraudburn…whipped by State. Handily!
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
3:07 pm
Bats should be able to break out today, Hefner has pitched well his last 2 starts but before that has been lite up. Shouldn’t need to0 many runs with Medlen pitching anyways, although the game is on TV in my area and we lose 75% of the time I get to watch.
phil
September 8th, 2012
3:08 pm
Hanson is out of shape…..
Mark
September 8th, 2012
3:08 pm
How long do you think it’ll take for the “Medlin better in the pen” guys of a while back to want him back in there after Meds has a bad day? Because he will have one at some point. But man what a job he has done.
Imagine the trade deadline buzz he would generate given the way he’s thrown and the buzz created by pitchers a lot less talented than Meds? Trade deadline is always amusing!
phil
September 8th, 2012
3:09 pm
Medlen is due to stink….better now than in a few weeks.
1995
September 8th, 2012
3:11 pm
Remember those three big time prospects…teheran, delgado and vizcaino, all top 100 in the country…and the other power arm named tommy hanson………. and guess what…minor, beachy and medlen came out of no where…they were not flashy, didn’t throw 95 plus…but what a surprise, and they are for real.
you are talking that the braves have the best closer, great relivers, guys that hit for power and wil get better (freeman, heyward, uggla, Mccan) and great profesional hitters like simmons and prado.
sign a big time pitcher… and you might end up with the best roation/group of pitchers in baseball.
And that’s how you win playoff series…like back in the day with 2 or 3 power hitters and 3 or four great pitchers…not even a great closer.
chipontheroad
September 8th, 2012
3:13 pm
Mitt deserves to be booed
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
3:13 pm
Actually we have the 3rd best record in the NL and we need to take care of business vs these teams under 500. There’s no excuse, were true contenders even with the unproductive Uggla and McCann and need to beat up on the bad teams. How about those apples? LOL
Brava
September 8th, 2012
3:17 pm
Because it is a volatile subject. You think sports fans are passionate. Partisons in that area can make sport fans look like indifferent wimps.
You’ve got that right, Bat. Before I stumbled upon this one, I hung out exclusively on political blogs and, most days, it was like a written combat zone. Brutal. I don’t miss that.
Fredo
September 8th, 2012
3:18 pm
weather.com future cast showing the rain set to arrive around 4:30PM and it’s still hanging around by 8:30PM. Might be playing 2 tomorrow …..
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
3:19 pm
“And that’s how you win playoff series… like back in the day with 2 or 3 power hitters and 3 or four great pitchers… not even a great closer.”
Amen.
chipontheroad
September 8th, 2012
3:20 pm
Fish 6 nerts 5 bottom of 8th
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
3:20 pm
Ryan Zimmerman 2 run HR cuts Marlins’ lead to 6-5 in the 8th…
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
3:21 pm
The Fish are starting to choke.
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
3:25 pm
VJ, sounds like last night’s game between the Fish and the Nats.
1995
September 8th, 2012
3:28 pm
k
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
3:28 pm
Brava_
Yeah, I have done a lot of that too. (Political blogs)Truth is I like it but not so much online. I butted heads with Wayne here a couple of times before I knew it was against the rules.
I’m not a true believer but I will advocate my ass off, when the time comes, for what I consider the best outcome. Of course I’m not going to waste any energy doing it where it will make no difference. If I’m gonna work at it just give me the persuadable list, have a seat and watch me sell the hell out of it.
Brava
September 8th, 2012
3:28 pm
Well, they took Buehrle out and replaced him with a pitcher who had a 13.50 ERA, what do you expect?
Brava
September 8th, 2012
3:31 pm
Bat, I became very disillusioned with it all a few years ago and now, don’t really care one way or the other. That’s about all I’m going to say on the subject.
1995
September 8th, 2012
3:33 pm
.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
3:35 pm
I sure hope it doesn’t get rained out! Tomorrow will be all about Football!!! Which by the way is a fat flipping joke too. Can’t wait to watch all these ref’s who have no business on a NFL field studder and have a field meeting for every flag thrown. Pretty sad, we get to watch the worlds best Football players play football with clowns calling the games. So much for that high standard they set. It’s becoming quite a joke, you can’t hit no one anymore, every week players are getting fined for doing there job description, you can’t touch QBs, There’s no more exciting kick returns, every season they make it harder on the defense by adding new rules and BS…To me the game is headed to 2-hand touch or flag football within 10 years at this pace.
So worried about safety and profits, want viewers and ticket buyers, but don’t wanna fairly pay professional officials who are the best at what they do… Every athlete get’s paid millions and knows the risk in playing the game of football, that’s why you get paid more than any normal person makes in a lifetime in 1 season and so on. Roger Goodell is a complete joke.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
3:38 pm
You guys wanna laugh? FOX FL, rather than show the rotting Fish play the gNats, are showing RICE VS KANSAS!!! ROTFLMAO!!!
phil
September 8th, 2012
3:39 pm
Fredo
September 8th, 2012
3:18 pm
weather.com future cast showing the rain set to arrive around 4:30PM and it’s still hanging around by 8:30PM. Might be playing 2 tomorrow …..
**********
futurecast is as bad as Mac….
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
3:40 pm
Webb left the bases loaded with Nats! Still 6-5 : Fish!
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
3:41 pm
Brava_
Sure, not that I think I understand specifically, but maybe generally.
Brava
September 8th, 2012
3:41 pm
Go Fish! Get more runs.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 8th, 2012
3:42 pm
Penn State losing streak losing streak extends to 177.
Brava
September 8th, 2012
3:42 pm
It’s very complicated, Bat. Not fodder for this blog, for sure.
phil
September 8th, 2012
3:43 pm
Brava
September 8th, 2012
3:31 pm
Bat, I became very disillusioned with it all a few years ago and now, don’t really care one way or the other. That’s about all I’m going to say on the subject.
**********
liars and fraudsters….good move, brava
Brava
September 8th, 2012
3:44 pm
That about covers it, phil.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
3:45 pm
Either way were screwed lol that’s what my grampa says.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 8th, 2012
3:46 pm
What the heck is Mccann doing back in the lineup? His defense is horrendous, he doesn’t have a hit in September, and he hasn’t had an EBH since JULY.
phil
September 8th, 2012
3:48 pm
Grampa is a wise man.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
3:48 pm
The guys on FOX just said were gonna seal the deal this season, no collapse this season. 3 reasons, Kimbrel, Medlen, and Chipper..
phil
September 8th, 2012
3:49 pm
Fire fire Fredi Gonzalez!!
Though he does have a point…
Bravefaninok
September 8th, 2012
3:52 pm
Davey is in panick mode …using Clippard down a run in the 9th.
phil
September 8th, 2012
3:52 pm
But last week, everyone said the guys on Fox were idiots….
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
3:54 pm
AUG 1st to AUG 19th McCann went 4 for 39 10K 8BB 1 RBI 4 Singles
Then had a 5 game hitting streak….(8 for 21) BUT then
Last 6 games is 1 for 24 with no walks.
Brava
September 8th, 2012
3:54 pm
What gets me is the Braves haven’t found a better backup to the backup Catcher than J.C. Boscan, after all these years. I mean, really?
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
3:55 pm
Thomas Boswell @ThomasBoswellWP
Either a BIG storm is coming soon at Nats Park or the Death Star is landing in Rosslyn.
Brava
September 8th, 2012
3:56 pm
Yikes, Werth and Harper up in the 9th.
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
3:57 pm
Rain delay in DC…
Mark
September 8th, 2012
3:58 pm
Imagine where we would be if Uggla was having his worst year in Florida and Mac were just 255 or 260.
If a frog had wings….you know the rest
NO MORE FREDI
September 8th, 2012
3:58 pm
Hope Mac is gone after this season. He has peaked and we could use that money for younger less fat talent.
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
3:58 pm
Nice job getting the tarp down in suddenly awful conditions in DC…
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
3:58 pm
Fox just said rain delay in NYC, too.
Brava
September 8th, 2012
3:59 pm
… and Zimmerman
phil
September 8th, 2012
3:59 pm
Younger less fat….
Lol
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:00 pm
I threw in the towel back before the break with Uggs but can’t do it with Mac. Seen him be too good for too long
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:01 pm
Or maybe not.
Brava
September 8th, 2012
4:01 pm
Hope everyone is safe with all the bad weather around.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:01 pm
AAAAAAWWWWWWWRRRRRRIIIIIIGGGGGHHHHHHTTTTTT!!!
Get to see the Bravos on FOX!
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:02 pm
I’m watching the game folks, actually on TV in my area. Which means we have roughly a 70% chance of losing. Sorry.
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:02 pm
I’m sure the Mets would love to play spoiler. I am hoping Chipper spoils their plans!
Brava
September 8th, 2012
4:03 pm
Go Braves!!!
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:05 pm
Sucks cause I get all the National’s games and they take care of us easily, which is why there is such a low winning% for games I get to watch.
Tomahawk Mafia
September 8th, 2012
4:07 pm
How about keeping the shutout string intact today.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:08 pm
Well atleast Uggla and his contract isn’t as bad as Jason Bay’s lol
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:08 pm
Good start – double for Bourn!!
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
4:09 pm
Nice start for Bourn.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:09 pm
THAT’S how you start a game!!!
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:10 pm
Boras with the 2 bagger!
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:10 pm
This inning will tell alot about how our bats will be today. Runner on 2nd, no outs. Gotta cash in.
chipontheroad
September 8th, 2012
4:11 pm
Mikeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!!!
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:11 pm
Pathetic….
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:11 pm
Damn you, Duda.
ncbravesfan90
September 8th, 2012
4:11 pm
If Prado does his job with his at bat, then it would be 1-0 Braves, Oh well….
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:11 pm
Lead off double a waste LOL
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:11 pm
Sigh….
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:12 pm
Lets go Chipper!
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
4:12 pm
Damn…. almost Jason
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:12 pm
Were gonna need Medlen to pitch another gem, since the offense refuses to play ABC
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:12 pm
Green Light !!!!!
ChattTownBrian
September 8th, 2012
4:13 pm
Waste another leadoff extra base hit. It’s getting real old.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:13 pm
Need the 2 out hit.
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:13 pm
FF = easy out here.
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:13 pm
Oh, Freddie. If ever you needed to do something, it’s here. A 3-run homer would be a beautiful thing!
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:14 pm
Freeman is a much better version of Frenchy in terms of loving the 1st pitch lol
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:15 pm
Should be 4 straight balls
Kat
September 8th, 2012
4:16 pm
VA-
You can watch it online here: http://www.vipboxsports.eu/watch/72053/1/new-york-mets-vs-atlanta-braves-live-stream-online.html
ncbravesfan90
September 8th, 2012
4:16 pm
The Braves fine offense at work again….
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:16 pm
Oh well….no surprises that inning.
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:16 pm
Threw Freddi 6 pitches. The last one was a strike.
Umh
Tomahawk Mafia
September 8th, 2012
4:16 pm
Some things just never change. The Braves squander good opportunities to score runs. Also, Freeman is nowhere to be found in September again.
Fredo
September 8th, 2012
4:17 pm
leadoff double fail
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:17 pm
HOLY FREAKIN’ SCHNIKEYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:17 pm
Fire FG!!
T-Dawg
September 8th, 2012
4:17 pm
Fail…..again.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:18 pm
Braves get the Mets outta the jam. Bourn, Heyward, and Freeman all swinging 1st pitch. Prado fails to make contact.
Prado tried so hard to move the runner over, but yet the 1st pitch he showed bunt and pulled back but it was right down the middle…..
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:19 pm
Kat
It’s on FOX in my area. I was just pointing out that when I actually get to watch the Braves on TV they lose over 70% of the time.
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:20 pm
This guy contributed to Santanas no-hitter but not as much as the terrible call made by the ump that took away a double for some guy
DAM
September 8th, 2012
4:20 pm
I get a huge kick out of all the non-meteorologists who suddenly become meteorologists when there is the potential of a rain delay during a Braves game … for example, the guy who DOB RT’ed earlier saying that the heavy rain wouldn’t get there until 8pm. There’s a reason meteorologists are employed.
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:22 pm
Since Med began starting the curve ball has been a great pitch for him.
Kat
September 8th, 2012
4:22 pm
Just got dark and winds picking up here in Albany – storm has arrived….
Tomahawk Mafia
September 8th, 2012
4:23 pm
Medlen appears to look good today. That never seems to change.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:23 pm
Medlen is awesome.
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:23 pm
Medlen, brilliant as always in the first.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:23 pm
MEDLEN IS A STUD!!!
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:23 pm
Wright looking change up and got burnt with 90 down the middle
Brava
September 8th, 2012
4:23 pm
WTG, Meds!
cowdogit
September 8th, 2012
4:26 pm
In my area Fox decided not to broadcast the braves game- They have Alabama beating up on a small Kentucky school.
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
4:26 pm
MAC!!!
Brava
September 8th, 2012
4:26 pm
Uggs is making a case for himself.
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:27 pm
Look at big Mac!!!!
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:27 pm
Nice bunt, Mac!
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
4:27 pm
Come Heap ………..
Okay, that’ll work.
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:27 pm
Lol at uggla and mac!
David O'Brien
September 8th, 2012
4:27 pm
McCann bunt to left side snaps an 0-for-17 skid, Braves have 2 on with none out
T-Dawg
September 8th, 2012
4:27 pm
Woooo hooooo. Like I said….just keep bunting.
Brava
September 8th, 2012
4:27 pm
Nice bunt, BMac!
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 8th, 2012
4:27 pm
Alabama vs Western Kentucky FFFFUUUUU
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:28 pm
Bunts gottem shakin!
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:28 pm
Oh, and nice hit, Uggla!
yeah, Mets, give us more like that
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:28 pm
None of this matters…..no one will score.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:28 pm
Seems like every season a starting pitcher is gonna go down.
Huddy in 2009
Jurrjens in 2010
Medlen in 2011 and Jurrjens again
Beachy in 2012
Who is gonna go down next season?
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
4:28 pm
BIFF!!!
space monkey
September 8th, 2012
4:29 pm
McCann finally grew a brain.
Bravefaninok
September 8th, 2012
4:29 pm
Goerge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kat
September 8th, 2012
4:29 pm
VA – ah my bad, didn’t read the comment correctly. I hope it’s that 30% today.
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:29 pm
A hit with men in scoring position!!!!
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:29 pm
McCann seriously has a better chance of getting a hit by bunting it to 3rd base than trying to swing.
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
4:29 pm
Come on, Biff
Ha ha, thanks
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:29 pm
No one should’ve scored there….but we’ll take the “single”.
Brava
September 8th, 2012
4:29 pm
Ha! Love it! Georgie is a good luck charm.
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:29 pm
A hit with men in scoring position!!!!
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:30 pm
Jose
Better to be lucky especially when you can run!
Let him swing here. Mac can’t get to 3rd on a bunt
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:30 pm
Told you
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:30 pm
Why was fat mac still at second? Asleep again i guess…..damn fool.
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
4:30 pm
Nice throw, Wright
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:31 pm
Well atleast runners on 1st n 2nd still.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:31 pm
Constanza….
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:32 pm
More creative ways not to score…..
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:32 pm
Nice base running Georgie
Cmon Teeeen
T-Dawg
September 8th, 2012
4:33 pm
At least that officially counts as a hit.
TBbravesfan
September 8th, 2012
4:33 pm
we get the least out of the best chances.
T-Dawg
September 8th, 2012
4:33 pm
Still. Fail
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:34 pm
I don’t care what he does, still have no clue why this guy is in the starting lineup again when he isn’t good enough to be a bench man during the season, but now he’s good enough to start down the stretch and yes I’m talking about Constanza…
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:34 pm
Would have liked a couple more runs there.
Brava
September 8th, 2012
4:34 pm
Oh well.
Dum-Bass
September 8th, 2012
4:34 pm
Never seen so many flyballs with runners on base in my life. What’s UP with that?
David O'Brien
September 8th, 2012
4:34 pm
Braves 1-for-7 with RISP in 1st 2 innings, lead 1-0 as Mets come to bat in 2nd
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
4:34 pm
Thomas Boswell @ThomasBoswellWP
Umps will try to get bottom of 9th played. If rain won’t let them, game is called after 8 1/2, Nats lose. (Katy Feeney, MLB, confirms.)
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
4:34 pm
Oh well, make it count Meldeen.
Fredo
September 8th, 2012
4:35 pm
2nd and 3rd no outs .. at least they got 1
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:35 pm
Wait, Mac bunted??? Why? Sluggers should never bunt…
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:35 pm
To Michael Bourn fans, No need to fear George Constanza will be here! Hell No need to hear Todd Cunningham is here.
Mitchell
September 8th, 2012
4:35 pm
What the heck, Braves?
WTH for short.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:36 pm
Keep raining in DC!
1995
September 8th, 2012
4:36 pm
,
T-Dawg
September 8th, 2012
4:36 pm
Talk about pressing too much. Watch Prado when he swings. By the time hemakes contact with the ball he’s almost in a full squat. None of these guys can relax at all.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:36 pm
lol, that would be great to see that Nats lose cause of the rain!
TBbravesfan
September 8th, 2012
4:37 pm
Other teams would have about 5 runs against the mets by now
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:38 pm
The Nats game will not be called unless some rule forces it….
Prado is at SS to get some more offense in there….in theory.
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
4:38 pm
Nice job in the wind, Jason…
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:40 pm
Good move putting him at SS until Simmons gets back. Can’t have 3 position players hitting below 220.
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:40 pm
We can’t even move a runner over after a lead off double. lol
Bravefaninok
September 8th, 2012
4:40 pm
Kat
September 8th, 2012
4:16 pm
VA-
You can watch it online here: http://www.vipboxsports.eu/watch/72053/1/new-york-mets-vs-atlanta-braves-live-stream-online.html
Thanks for the link…some genius @fox thought Oklahoma needed to watch Dodgers vs Giants!
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:41 pm
Can’t wait to see Fredi run George Constanza out there in LF in the playoffs!!!
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 8th, 2012
4:41 pm
Jorge Constanza = Wins
He should led the league in WAR. Slightly ahead of Darwin Barney.
Dum-Bass
September 8th, 2012
4:41 pm
Heavy line of thunderstorms on top of NYC in about 3-2-1, (30-45mins) looks like. Fast moving, not too wide, shouldn’t last too long. Maybe an hour’s delay max. Yep, I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:43 pm
Medlen’s magic about to run out?
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:43 pm
Josh Thole kills us
VaBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:44 pm
Medlen is due for a 6 inning 3 ER start…
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:44 pm
It IS national TV so i expect the worst of course….
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
4:45 pm
Nice job, Kris!
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:45 pm
A single and a walk and yet Meds gets out of it.
Kat
September 8th, 2012
4:45 pm
Non-Baseball article but interesting..
Will lawsuit set off a Duke firestorm?
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/8351354/will-lawsuit-set-duke-firestorm-ncaa-men-college-basketball
Mitchell
September 8th, 2012
4:45 pm
Kris Medlen is good.
phil
September 8th, 2012
4:45 pm
Nice! Pull us through today, folks! Gotta go.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:45 pm
Rain moving toward NY… possibly there in the next hour or so…
Disgusted
September 8th, 2012
4:46 pm
I agree with Phil and Brava on the subject of staying away from politics on the blog.
I used to be passionate about it but its just plain MEAN this day in time. Total intolerance on both sides. Not all the time but more than is necessary.
I really choose not to divulge where I stand because the older I get the less I really know or understand on the serious issues of the world.
Rather stay with the Braves and Dawgs. I can have more fun on that.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 8th, 2012
4:46 pm
Braves due for another 1-0 win.
Brava
September 8th, 2012
4:46 pm
Good work, Meds.
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
4:46 pm
See ya, phil
TBbravesfan
September 8th, 2012
4:46 pm
we need some more runs. our chances for scoring will run out. Not like we could.
Disgusted
September 8th, 2012
4:47 pm
I think that too many of our guys are pressing ith RISP.
Its not good. We did get one run with RISP. I will take a fortunate deflected hit anyday over a hard hit out.
Dum-Bass
September 8th, 2012
4:48 pm
TOBF, you don’t really pay attention do you? Tunnel vision much?
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:49 pm
JHEY!
Brava
September 8th, 2012
4:49 pm
Nice, Jason!
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:49 pm
Gimme double there
We’ll take it
T-Dawg
September 8th, 2012
4:49 pm
Lead off double…..Crap
John Leonard
September 8th, 2012
4:49 pm
More runs will come,Georgie will have more at bats.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 8th, 2012
4:50 pm
Fredi needs to ignore the Saberhagen people and BUNT.
Disgusted
September 8th, 2012
4:50 pm
I don’t care what he does, still have no clue why this guy is in the starting lineup again when he isn’t good enough to be a bench man during the season, but now he’s good enough to start down the stretch and yes I’m talking about Constanza…
Va Brave — I guess that Fredi wants to use his speed to get something started. During this offensive slump one thing you can say is that Fredi is trying things to get the boys to break out of it.
That is all you can ask. I hope we get six runs today and Kris keeps up his shutdown ways.
Then we got the Dawgs tonite. First things first. Go Braves — Go Dawgs.
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:51 pm
No need to throw Freddi a strike!
Dum-Bass
September 8th, 2012
4:52 pm
Braves are force-feeding the Mets their “meds” today!
Venice Jim
September 8th, 2012
4:52 pm
FF!!!
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:52 pm
Yeah, baby. Go Freddie
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:52 pm
A run with RISP!
T-Dawg
September 8th, 2012
4:52 pm
The FLOODGATES have opened.
David O'Brien
September 8th, 2012
4:52 pm
Snapped an 0-for-16 for Freeman
Brava
September 8th, 2012
4:53 pm
Freddie and Jason!!!
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 8th, 2012
4:54 pm
@ Disgusted
Costanza is a clear upgrade over Janish. We need to score runs and he may have provided the only one we need. There is a reason we win when he plays.
Let’s hurry up and get 5 in.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:54 pm
Uggla with a BB… adds to the OBP
Fredo
September 8th, 2012
4:55 pm
ok braves, you got your ‘insurance” run time to hurry this game along and make it official
Mitchell
September 8th, 2012
4:55 pm
Wait, what just happened?
Somebody got a hit and a run scored.
I’m so confused.
P B Orr
September 8th, 2012
4:55 pm
How many scoreless innings has Medlen accumulated? I get 40.1.
T-Dawg
September 8th, 2012
4:55 pm
R. A Dickey is a class act. I sure hope he wins the CYA
cabravesfan
September 8th, 2012
4:55 pm
RBI DOUBLE!!
Brava
September 8th, 2012
4:55 pm
BMac! Awesome.
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
4:55 pm
Mac!!!!
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:55 pm
BMac!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Goin the other way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:55 pm
BMAC! The Gates have opened….
Oh, and Uggla scored from 1st on a double… take that!
P B Orr
September 8th, 2012
4:55 pm
44.2 gets him to 10th on the all-time list.
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
4:56 pm
Atta boy, Heap
RBI DOUBLE!!
That’s for you, McFann
Mitchell
September 8th, 2012
4:56 pm
Got Heeeem.
BMac.
‘Bout time.
jeffrey d
September 8th, 2012
4:56 pm
Freddie and Jason!!!
Scary!
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:56 pm
They decided to have a mound conference with Georgie coming up!!!
P B Orr
September 8th, 2012
4:57 pm
Beating the shift seems to have helped. The baseball gods rewarded him. Back to Medlen – the modern record is by Dickey at 44.2. 45 would get to 10th alone.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 8th, 2012
4:57 pm
Dickey should win the Cy Young but the baseball nerds are against him for some reason.
chipontheroad
September 8th, 2012
4:57 pm
B Mc dub!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:58 pm
Horrible swing by Georgie there…. almost worse than Juan’s!
TBbravesfan
September 8th, 2012
4:58 pm
This is the day that the Lord has made i will rejoice and be glad in it.
Mark
September 8th, 2012
4:58 pm
Now Georgie I’m a guy thats talking you up.
Don’t swing at 2-0 curves in the dirt and then let 2-1 FB go down the middle
Fredo
September 8th, 2012
4:58 pm
if this day is to be remembered as “The Day The Scoring Started”, F5 and Mac will be remembered as the heroes who got it started (with additional props going to JHey)
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
4:59 pm
And per usual, the ball stays in the infield from Constanza….
Couch Tater
September 8th, 2012
4:59 pm
Kat – Bling sting.
cabravesfan
September 8th, 2012
4:59 pm
Skittles for everyone! Well, for me at least
MEDS!!!
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
5:00 pm
Meds!!!!
Brava
September 8th, 2012
5:00 pm
Kris!!!!!!! Wow!
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
5:00 pm
Medlen!!! What a swing.
Mark
September 8th, 2012
5:00 pm
TOBF
We win a lot when he is in there!
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
5:00 pm
Kris Ruth
TBbravesfan
September 8th, 2012
5:01 pm
And again i say rejoice.:)
Kat
September 8th, 2012
5:01 pm
I looked up to the tv to see the ball fall in the outfield, cheered for Mac to score and then they show Kris on base, my reaction was “what that was KRIS?” haha. I had no idea who was hitting – wasn’t paying attention. That was fun!
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
5:02 pm
We win a lot when he is in there!
Medlen? Yes… and it’s because of him we win…. Constanza, meh, it’s not always him.
Mitchell
September 8th, 2012
5:02 pm
Got Heeeem!
I’m inclined to think this game is over.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 8th, 2012
5:02 pm
When is the last time we lost with Constanza starting? He opened the floodgates.
Dum-Bass
September 8th, 2012
5:03 pm
“And then the rains came and all got wet, except brother Noah, and the flamingos”. (That came from a rock group years ago called “Brother Noah and the Pink Flamingos”)
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
5:04 pm
Medlen has to have some great record when we score 5+ for him… maybe 14-0. It’ll continue.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
5:04 pm
HOLY KRAP!!! EVEN MEDS RIPS!!!
Bat Masterson
September 8th, 2012
5:04 pm
Say what you like but, when he’s right, Heap has one hell of a sweet swing.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 8th, 2012
5:05 pm
Braves have won 8 in a row Constanza starts and are 9-1 overall.
M.V.P.Heyward
September 8th, 2012
5:05 pm
5 runs are not exactly The floodgate.
But for the bravos lately?? absolutely!
John Leonard
September 8th, 2012
5:05 pm
Georgie tired the pitcher out,so that Meds could get an easy pitch to hit.
Mark
September 8th, 2012
5:06 pm
I don’t think Meds started in all those 9 wins!
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 8th, 2012
5:06 pm
Braves are 20-5 when Constanza makes an appearance.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
September 8th, 2012
5:07 pm
BMAC HIT A FREAKING 2-RUN DOUBLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLE!!!!!!!!!!
(TV was on delay…)
David O'Brien
September 8th, 2012
5:07 pm
McCann’s first extra-base hit since July 31. had 2 RBIs in the interim.
BravesFan79
September 8th, 2012
5:07 pm
Kudos to the producers at SpotsSouth, because man ive been thinking alll week about how bad i wanted to watch 2 crap azz football teams play instead of the Braves. Fail!
MiaBchBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
5:07 pm
HURRY UP, MEDS!!! GET ‘EM OUT SIX TIMES!!! TANK THE FOURTH & FIFTH, HITTERS!!! GET A CHEAPIE FIVE INNING WIN!!!
Tomahawk Mafia
September 8th, 2012
5:07 pm
Hopefully the Braves can hold a 5-0 early lead. They have had a little trouble doing that at times this season.
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
5:08 pm
Good game so far, wouldn’t ya say?
bravesgrl4life
September 8th, 2012
5:09 pm
How long will they let the game stay in delay without calling it – talking about DC?
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
5:10 pm
McCann’s first extra-base hit since July 31. had 2 RBIs in the interim.
Yikes that was bad… hopefully this starts something. I showed the stats before, Mac has hit well every other month this year, September is next up for him to hit well. Hope this starts something.
Mark
September 8th, 2012
5:10 pm
If Hanson was out there I’d be much more worried than with Meds. Hopefully he can go deep, we can keep the safe lead and rest the good guys in the pen and if we can’t rest them all pitch the not so good guys
Brava
September 8th, 2012
5:10 pm
Lol at the announcers. “Uggla kinda flings it…” They obviously don’t watch him play much.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 8th, 2012
5:11 pm
Braves have won 8 in a row Constanza starts and are 9-1 overall.
Was Constanza responsible for all 9 wins? I doubt it…
John Leonard
September 8th, 2012
5:12 pm
I get Disgusted when they talk about paying Bourn all that money when we have an Allstar type of Centerfielder in Georgie.
MikeInFl
September 8th, 2012
5:12 pm
Braves have won 8 in a row Constanza starts and are 9-1 overall.
‘Course, he starts against RHP, and the Braves do hit righties. But still, whatever his weaknesses may be, he’s obviously not hurting us too much when he plays.