Chipper enjoyed visiting NYC, but ATL was right for him
NEW YORK – Before his last scheduled series in New York, Chipper Jones held court during a press conference, which was necessary due to number of interview requests that had preceded the retiring Braves third baseman’s arrival in the city where so many fans have loved to hate “LAIR-eee, LAIR-eee” over the years, but where he’s relished playing more than anywhere else outside Atlanta.
Since he was as candid and interesting as always, I figured I’d run the full transcript of Jones’ Friday presser as our main blog today. He discussed not just what it’s been like being the black-hatted opponent in New York, but also what kept him in Atlanta for his entire career. Oh, and he gave us an update on his son Shea, named after you know what.
Chipper Jones after his recent walk-off homer against Philadelphia. (Curtis Compton photo/AJC)
Before we dive in, I thought you’d want to hear his response to a question about what it’s been like to surpass the expectations that most people had for him as a 40-year-old in his final season, and what drove him to excel this year beyond the usual desire to help his team get to the postseason and then make a run at the World Series.
“I didn’t want anybody to say this year, ‘You should have retired three years ago,’” said Chipper, who in his past 50 games before today has hit .302 with 15 doubles, eight homers, 31 RBIs and a .379 OBP and .516 slugging percentage. “When I broke into the big leagues, the only phrase I didn’t want to hear the entire ’95 season was, ‘Terry Pendleton would have made that play,’ or ‘Terry Pendleton would have got a hit right there.’ And it’s been much the same this year in that I didn’t want to have people saying, ‘It was sad to see Chipper play his last year, he was a shell of his former self.’ Which I’ll admit I am. Physically anyway.
“But when I look up on that Jumbotron and see a .300 average by my name and some run production and all that kind of stuff, I kind of smirk a little bit. It makes me feel good.”
Here’s the rest of what he said Friday, beginning with this opening statement before he fielded questions.
“It’s been a good ride. It’s been fun to come here and play in New York. I’ve loved the opportunity and I’ve enjoyed interacting with most of you sitting out here, on various occasions, sharing stories and just talking baseball. Like I’ve said, the New York experience is one like no other. My father grew up a huge Mickey Mantle fan and I always had this preconceived notion of what playing in New York was like. And boy, was I in for a rude awakening when I finally did get here.
“But it’s been a good ride, and I want to thank each and every one of you for your patience over the years. I know at times I’ve been hard to get along with. Other times not so much. But it’s been fun interacting with you guys. Make no mistake, this is my last trip in. I’m in awe of the attention that this series is getting, but it is much appreciated.”
How’d you sleep this time? (he famously complained in past after missing games in New York in past, including last month, due to a stiff back from sleeping on beds at the team’s longtime hotel)
“I slept awesome. I slept at the Grand Hyatt. I think I got Obama’s suite. The Grand Hyatt, they really rolled out the red carpet this time. It’s the best night of sleep I’ve had in New York in 20 years.”
On Shea Stadium
“For me every major league ballpark is somewhat of a cathedral. But that one holds a special place for me. Playing on this [New York] stage is the most fun of anywhere you can play, it doesn’t matter if it’s Shea Stadium or Yankee Stadium. But [Shea] holds a special place. I’ve played in some epic games in that ballpark. Whether it’s my first home run, whether it’s the first game after 9/11, whether it’s the grand-slam single that [Robin] Ventura hit – I’m enough of a man to take a step back and realize when the other team does something special, that it affects me as well. A lot of the memories that I have of Shea Stadium aren’t necessarily good ones, but I respect the fact that some pretty amazing players did some pretty amazing things to our ballclub over the years.”
On playing in New York, how experience has evolved for him
“I’ve said it many times, I’m a small-town kid. I’m from a town of about 600 people, a blue-collar town, and it’s amazing enough that I’ve gotten to experience 23 years of professional baseball coming from where I came from. So to say that the first time I jumped off the plane at LaGuardia that I was a little intimidated would be an understatement.”
“For the first 10 years of my career … I never left my hotel [while in New York]. This was an intimidating place for me. Probably in the last five or six years have I ventured out and walked down the street, and signed autographs while I was walking down the street. And there are all kinds; it’s New York. You’re going to run into one bad apple every once in a while. But for the most part everybody’s been gracious, everybody’s been very nice. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, ‘Yo Chippuh,’ ‘Yo, Chippuh, quit beating up on my Mets,’ or ‘Good luck against the Yanks.’ It’s that kind of interaction that, quite frankly, 10 or 15 years ago I didn’t think was in my future.”
Favorite memory of playing in New York?
“It’s hard to compete with the first. So many good memories that I have of Shea Stadium are from that very first series, whether it was the 2-0 fastball that I got fom Josias Manzanillo in the top of the ninth to help us win 3-2 [his first home run]. Whether it was the home run I hit off Pete Harnish the very next day, into their bullpen.
“But above even those, I think, 9/11 was my fondest memory. That’ll be a game that’ll be etched in memory forever. You’re talking about two heated rivals; we didn’t necessarily like each other much back then. And we got together before the game, we came together, grown men shaking hands, giving hugs. I think we all as Braves knew that night that we were in trouble, because we were not only playing a very good baseball team, but you just had a feeling that God and every baseball god was on New York’s side that night. And the matinee idol, Mike Piazza, ends up hitting the storybook homer that sent everybody home feeling great, feeling wonderful. We’d done our jobs as baseball players to entertain people, but we had gone, I feel, above the beyond just a normal day’s work in that we owed it to the city of New York and the northeastern United States to help heal a little bit, to help take people’s minds off of a terrible tragedy for a couple of hours. And it was a riveting game from start to finish. You had 50 guys out there that were going at it pretty hard, and ultimately Piazza won it….
“I guess when you hear Bobby Cox’s reaction after the game, and knowing Bobby the way I do and as intense as he was and how he wanted to win every single inning, every single pitch of a game, even he admitted after the game it was as it should be. As long as we came out and beat them the next day, it’s OK they won [that first game].”
On son Shea, when did he understand the origin of his name?
“It wasn’t very hard for him, because his room has been blue and orange from the very get-go. He has murals on the walls of baseball players and Shea Stadium. I’ve given him replicas of Shea Stadium throughout the years. He has two stadium seats in his closet, bolted to the floor so he can sit on them and get dressed every day for school. Whenever a stadium flashes up on TV, he goes, ‘Is that my stadium, dad?’
“He just turned 8, and he’s a pretty good athlete. He was hitting a pitched ball before he was 3 years old. So his hand-eye coordination is there. He’s one of the best football players on his team.”
Is he right-handed or left-handed?
“He’s a right-hander.”
Not a switch-hitter?
“Not yet. That’s one of my bucket-list retirement things. The switch-hitting is something that’s going to probably come later. But he’s a very good athlete. He’s one of the best football players on his team He’s paid me back for a lot of the bad things I’ve done in my life – he’s my one that I have to go get out of the principal’s office a time or two. But he’s a great kid.”
On Craig Biggio, their conversation early this season about retirement, when Biggio gave him cowboy hat in Houston send-off
“I played in his last game [before Biggio retired]. He hit the ball to me in his last at-bat, and I lobbed it to first base to give him every opportunity to beat it out. I went up to him and I said, you know that I threw that off-balance on purpose to give you an opportunity to beat that out? He said, ‘Yeah, 10 years ago I would have.’”
What else is on your bucket list?
“Hunting, fishing in Mexico, go to England to play some golf. Go to a Ryder Cup. A lot things. I live so close to Augusta that I’ve got to play it a couple of times, but I want to go over there Augusta weekend and watch the best in the world tackle that, figure out what I did wrong the first couple of times I went through there. Just some things like that.”
Ever wonder what it might’ve been like to play here in New York?
“Yeah, you always dream about whether the grass is greener on the other side, or how you would be thought of or revered differently had you played in a huge major market such as this one. That being said, I wouldn’t trade my experience in Atlanta for anything. I’ve gotten a chance to influence an entire region of the United States. And you know what’s cool for me? When you one of those Little League teams from Georgia make it to the Little League World Series? And nine out of 10 of them say you’re their favorite player, when they’re on TV. They do the same things up here, don’t get me wrong. But I’m not sure I would have been the same person, the same player, in a market like this.
Mets fans have enjoyed booing him over the years, but some of them gave Jones a standing ovation when he brought out the lineup card Sunday before his last scheduled game in New York. Here he's pictured in a playoff game against the Mets.
“I wear my emotions on my sleeve, and sometimes I’m going to say stuff that people didn’t like. And up here stuff tends to get blown out of proportion a little bit. As some of you know me – I’ve been years without talking to some of you guys for stuff that’s been printed in the paper up here, because I just don’t feel like it was printed in the correct context.
“I’ll never forget the time I had to call Alex Rodriguez to smooth things over with him, and he assured me that nothing was up. And I meant no ill will by it, it was just one of those classic instances where stuff kind of got blown out of proportion here. That stuff doesn’t happen in Atlanta.”
On his 1999 MVP season, when he dashed Mets division-title hopes
“I was in my fifth year in major league baseball and starting to take that next step upward and having a great season, getting some MVP talk. And then the Mets come in and we’ve got a one-game lead, and that series – I was just in a zone. There’s no other way to put it. [He hit four homers in critical three-game September series sweep at Atlanta.] They pitched me carefully, but there were a couple of situations in the series where they couldn’t avoid me, and I was just in one of those streaks where everything I hit when out of the ballpark. It kind of put me on the map, and I guess that’s the first time I started drawing the ire of Mets fans.”
On whether he liked the villain role in New York
“I don’t think I enjoyed it as much as [John] Rocker did. I’m one of those guys that likes to be liked. I care what people think about me. I care what people’s image of me is. I think it’s that whole Civil War thing – North against the South, all that. We were the country boys that were brash and cocky, but very good. And coming up here and playing well, on a big stage. I think it was good for baseball. Because no matter where you go, you always got the Yankees and the Red Sox. Well now you’ve got a very, very good Mets team who has a big rival in a very, very good Braves team back in the day. And it made for good back-page banter, I’ll say that.”
On reception he thought he’d get in last visit to New York
“I’d like to think it will be somewhat mixed. I know there are going to be a lot of Braves fans here, who wouldn’t miss this opportunity — ever. Somebody asked me the question yesterday or the day before, ‘If I were a Mets fan, how would I feel about me?’ I would respect the body of work, but I would hate his guts.”
On the importance of playing with one team for his entire career, and how a player like the Mets’ David Wright should weigh that when thinking about re-signing with New York .
“It was very important for me. I can honestly say this is one reason why the Atlanta Braves and I have had such a good marriage, is because the Braves have never allowed me to go to free agency. They never allowed me to even get close to free agency. I’ve never got to a free-agent year without having a long-term deal signed before spring training. That’s huge. When your employer impresses upon you that they won’t you there, and they don’t want you going anywhere, they don’t even want you sniffing the other side of the fence. That’s big.
“And I’m a Southern kid. I grew up in the South. I was born into the Braves organization, I grew up in the Braves organization, I reaped the benefits of the professional life at the big-league level in Atlanta. And I got to play for arguably the greatest manager of all time in Bobby Cox. So for me, it really didn’t seem like the grass was all that greener. I mean, because I got spoiled by the success the Atlanta Braves had early in my career. Bobby was there. Maddux, Glavine and Smoltz were there. It was a lead-pipe cinch where I wanted to play and stay.
“And once it got to the point where those guys kind of left the game and left the Brave organization, I just felt it was my duty to stay through thick and then. Cal Ripken, Tony Gwynn, Biggio, Bagwell, all those guys. They set a good example for me. Not tucking tail and running when things got tough. When people think of me I want them to think of that big A on my hat and have that be the first thing that comes to mind.”
• OK, that’s it. Hope you enjoyed that. I want to get this posted before gametime, so I’ll have to skip some other stuff I had. I’ll try to squeeze that into today’s notebook in a bit.
Today’s blog-ending tune might seem a bit too obvious, but it’s also appropriate and I couldn’t resist. You can hear Hoboken, N.J. native Frank Sinatra sing it by clicking here. Or see and hear Sid Vicious do it quite a bit differently by clicking here.
Sinatra
“MY WAY” by R. Fair, S. Ridel, M. Modesto, A. Sheth
And now, the end is here
And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I’ll say it clear
I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain
I’ve lived a life that’s full
I traveled each and ev’ry highway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
Regrets, I’ve had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do and saw it through without exemption
I planned each charted course, each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
[
Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way
I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried
I’ve had my fill, my share of losing
And now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way,
“Oh, no, oh, no, not me, I did it my way”
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels and not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows and did it my way!
Yes, it was my way
by David O’Brien, Braves/MIB blog
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843 comments Add your comment
Old devil
September 9th, 2012
1:26 pm
First!
Weaseal
September 9th, 2012
1:27 pm
Braves/Falcons WIN !!!!
Nuh Uh
September 9th, 2012
1:27 pm
Sinatra. Good call. Beauty.
Old devil
September 9th, 2012
1:28 pm
David, thanks for the Happy Birthday RT on twitter! Now first comment on your blog! Man, today is MY DAY!
Brava
September 9th, 2012
1:29 pm
Thank you, DOB. Great stuff (as usual).
brian
September 9th, 2012
1:30 pm
Thanks for the early Sunday blog chief!
Ralph
September 9th, 2012
1:30 pm
Prado and Freeman need to vary their hitting approach on 1st pitches. Prado never swings at the 1st pitch and everyone knows it so the oposing pitchers have an automatic strike one so he is always behind in the count and Freeman always swings at the 1st pitch so they throw him something he can’t hit and he is either behind in the count or he makes an out. Granted they are both pretty good strike 2 hitters but it seems to me it would be better to change it up now and then.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
September 9th, 2012
1:32 pm
Aw, let’s not start this again…
nolie
September 9th, 2012
1:32 pm
thank you David
BFChris27
September 9th, 2012
1:32 pm
Uggla!!!!!!!!!!
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
1:32 pm
come on Braves, I thought we were getting past this?
Brava
September 9th, 2012
1:34 pm
Georgie getting the respect he deserves, slugger that he is.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
1:35 pm
oh yeah, cause Prado is having such a poor year with the bat….
David O'Brien
September 9th, 2012
1:38 pm
0-for-5 RISP 1st two innings. Becoming the early innings norm.
Doc Holliday
September 9th, 2012
1:39 pm
in a one game series against cards……will the braves go with medlen? or will they go with tim?
I would go with medlen ……. numbers dont lie.
you could still use chris once in th second round
Mark
September 9th, 2012
1:40 pm
Strategy talk but I wouldn’t have walked Georgie in the 2nd inning. Pitched around him and see if he chases some bad balls which he is apt to do. Then you get Tommy and the automatic out to start the 3rd. Just me.
Although I realize Georgie does strike fear into the opposition!
Mark
September 9th, 2012
1:42 pm
I really think Joe reads this stuff and gets material. Has happened alot in the past that we talk about stuff oin here and the tv guys use it. We were talking about the Doo Dah song last night
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
1:44 pm
you could still use chris once in th second round
Chris? This hurts my heart
Doc Holliday
September 9th, 2012
1:44 pm
tim has more experience…..but you go with your hot hand.
medlen has shown mental toughness.
tim is 8-2 in the last 64 calendar days
Doc Holliday
September 9th, 2012
1:45 pm
Maholm is hot also………..great ERA last 2 months besides his last start (phillies)
Doc Holliday
September 9th, 2012
1:47 pm
cabravesfan,
K
hope u get over it
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
1:47 pm
Grrr…here we go again with the Mets guys going on and on (and on and on and on…) about the Nats shutting Strasburg down.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
1:47 pm
Medlin no doubt.
Yesterday he wasn’t as sharp but if he keeps up like he has been then I’d put him on the bump for sure in any must win game
Doc Holliday
September 9th, 2012
1:48 pm
Maholm I meant as option in 2nd if we get that far
Mark
September 9th, 2012
1:49 pm
Swipe one here Jhey
Mark
September 9th, 2012
1:49 pm
Go Jhey
Venice Jim
September 9th, 2012
1:50 pm
Grrr…here we go again
Computer…
nolie
September 9th, 2012
1:51 pm
looks like they got all tired out yesterday having to run around the bases so much more than they are used to…..
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
1:54 pm
VJ-
Not sync’d with the TV. Not even close
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
1:56 pm
Pretty good start for Hanson. He seems to be more aggressive, going after hitters.
chipontheroad
September 9th, 2012
1:58 pm
Juliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiioooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
Mark
September 9th, 2012
1:58 pm
abeeee
He has thrown a few change ups too. Can’t do anyhting but help
John in Wichita
September 9th, 2012
2:02 pm
Thanks David. Two trips I’m guaranteed to make… ATL when the Braves retire #10 and 5 years from now when he gets invited to Cooperstown.
Tami
September 9th, 2012
2:05 pm
Love it! I would love it, DOB, if you could work on a Chipper retrospective to release once the season ends. Kind of a scrapbook of sorts. I don’t know if the AJC bosses will allow it to be one of those Sunday paper all-color inserts or not. But, I’d love to have something tangible that I could keep and hold on to…perhaps even give it to my nephews when they’re older. I don’t know who in the world will end up their favorite Brave after Chipper. They have never known a Braves’ team without him. Thanks for all the color in life you brought to our Braves, Chipper. We will miss you.
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
2:07 pm
2-Run homer? Or later?
Tami
September 9th, 2012
2:08 pm
P.S. John in Wichita – I’m with you on that one. Most certainly, the Braves will retire #10 next season and bring Chipper back. I’ve never been to Cooperstown, and will do my best to make it as soon as Doggie, Smoltzie and/or Glav make it in….or at least by the time Chipper makes it in.
Jerry
September 9th, 2012
2:08 pm
Very little defense being displayed by either side in the Falcon’s/Chiefs game.
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
2:10 pm
Nice try Uggla.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
2:14 pm
Yes, darn good effort by Uggla.
David O'Brien
September 9th, 2012
2:16 pm
Constanza triples to RF to lead off 5th, but ball touched a fan reaching over fence. He’ll go back for ground-rule double.
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
2:16 pm
Lead off double curse?
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
2:16 pm
would be nice to break through here
chipontheroad
September 9th, 2012
2:16 pm
Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeorgieeeeeeeeee!!!
Mark
September 9th, 2012
2:16 pm
Georgie
Need I say more!
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
2:18 pm
Atta boy Bournie
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
2:18 pm
there we go
John in Wichita
September 9th, 2012
2:18 pm
@Tami… nothing like a trip to Cooperstown for an induction. I got to see George Brett, Nolan Ryan and Robin Yount go in, and will do everything possible to see the Braves of the 90’s enter, too.
Venice Jim
September 9th, 2012
2:18 pm
Nice job, Biff and Michael!
Mark
September 9th, 2012
2:19 pm
Speed guys get it done!!
Now steal 2nd again Bourny
BFChris27
September 9th, 2012
2:19 pm
Bourn!!!!!!!!!
Brava
September 9th, 2012
2:19 pm
There is no excuse for Hanson’s poor bunting ability after all this time. None.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
2:19 pm
Even if you hate the Giants, the only way this does not make you smile is if you have no heart…
http://mlb.mlb.com/cutfour/index.jsp?partnerId=aw-6471928309315768284-996#contentId=38146378
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 9th, 2012
2:19 pm
CO-STANZ-ZA!
Brava
September 9th, 2012
2:19 pm
Great work, Mikey and Georgie.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
2:21 pm
lazy selfish pop fly hitting Prado. He sucks! Cut him! He should be booed!
(Did I cover everything?)
Mark
September 9th, 2012
2:22 pm
Yep that was good
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
2:22 pm
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
2:19 pm
Even if you hate the Giants, the only way this does not make you smile is if you have no heart…
http://mlb.mlb.com/cutfour/index.jsp?partnerId=aw-6471928309315768284-996#contentId=38146378
Propaganda! JK. Did he get a hit?
Mark
September 9th, 2012
2:25 pm
Alright Arnold”I’m back” Uggla
Need you here!!
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
2:26 pm
T-Dawg-
No idea. The link was tweeted by MLB and I thought it was adorable. Had to share
George_George
September 9th, 2012
2:26 pm
The above main blog is DOB’s best work of the season. PATS 21-3 leading TENN at half.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
2:26 pm
Especially since he clearly had NO IDEA
George_George
September 9th, 2012
2:28 pm
Are we winning?
George_George
September 9th, 2012
2:30 pm
We are tied TOMMY must be doing ok.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
2:30 pm
We’re tied at one, George.
REMLEY
September 9th, 2012
2:31 pm
Larry is the Man!
George_George
September 9th, 2012
2:33 pm
“I AM BACK” ARNOLD UGGLA.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
2:33 pm
5th inning? You know what that means with Tommy????
Brava
September 9th, 2012
2:35 pm
Every time that hot dog vendor does the barking thing, my little Frodo lifts his ears and looks around. Cute.
DiamondbackMac
September 9th, 2012
2:35 pm
Cab
Great video about Pagan, thanks.
George_George
September 9th, 2012
2:36 pm
It was nice to see CHIPPER play captain with lineup card at start of game
Mark
September 9th, 2012
2:37 pm
Caught a break
Brava
September 9th, 2012
2:37 pm
Nice play by Freddie.
George_George
September 9th, 2012
2:38 pm
Ok, outta here to walk with Peanut then watch rest of games.
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
2:38 pm
nice play, that inning wasn’t setting up nicely for Tommy so that worked perfectly
Bravefaninok
September 9th, 2012
2:39 pm
Tommy is actually being more efficient than usual.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
2:39 pm
MAC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Venice Jim
September 9th, 2012
2:39 pm
MAC!!!
Brava
September 9th, 2012
2:40 pm
BMAC with da BOMB!!!!
BFChris27
September 9th, 2012
2:40 pm
McCann!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
2:40 pm
ok that park is big, can’t believe Mac needed all of that one just to clear the fence
Animus
September 9th, 2012
2:40 pm
Mac is Back…
PTBNL
September 9th, 2012
2:40 pm
McFann can be happy!
Bravefaninok
September 9th, 2012
2:40 pm
Mac attack….Wish he would do that with some runners on,oh well!
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 9th, 2012
2:41 pm
Fredi needs a quick hook with Hanson. His numbers are terrible after 5.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
2:44 pm
For those that want to give Flabby the job at 3B next year based on the occasional bomb, hope you like seeing alot of what he has done today. He would K 200 times I’m afraid if he played everyday!
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
2:44 pm
Yikes. Young is all over the place. Sure wish we could take advantage of it.
David O'Brien
September 9th, 2012
2:44 pm
Second homer in as many days for McCann, after he’d gone 24 games without an extra-base hit.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
2:45 pm
FFG
Someone needs to be close to loose now!
John Leonard
September 9th, 2012
2:46 pm
That picture of Pagan,would look good next year with a big ole A on that hat.
PTBNL
September 9th, 2012
2:46 pm
FFG, yes, but normally he has used up all of his 100 pitches by the fifth. He has been much more economical with his pitches this game that he has been in the vast majority of his games.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
2:46 pm
Mark, I agree and would not like to see him at 3d next season. I’D like to see Martin there.
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
2:49 pm
don’t walk em Tommy, make them put it in play
Mark
September 9th, 2012
2:49 pm
Brava
Agree on Teeen at 3B but only if Uggs keeps it going pretty good! I think Uggs does better when he’s a little pissed and looking over his shoulder. Wish they had benched his tail earlier.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 9th, 2012
2:49 pm
Francisco is okay for spot starts but he is an automatic out vs. lefties and strikes out way too often.
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
2:50 pm
Relax all. Cisco will not be the everyday 3B. Prado will be there and we will get an OF in Free Agency.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
2:50 pm
Murphy owns Hanson.
chipontheroad
September 9th, 2012
2:51 pm
Due to digital bs beyond my control,please let me add a belated B McBomb
Mark
September 9th, 2012
2:52 pm
T-Dawg
I agree but I have to throw it out there to remind those few that think he deserves it after loosing a little weight and hustling a little more after “the meeting.” Because he will hit a mammouth HR at some point but there will be a whole lot of Ks between them.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 9th, 2012
2:52 pm
F the pitch counts. We got 10 guys in the bullpen that are dealing and can finish this game.
tony austin
September 9th, 2012
2:53 pm
I sure hope Francisco isnt next seasons stater, the dude has zero plate discipline.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
2:53 pm
Good job, Hanson.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
2:53 pm
sukks
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
2:54 pm
Gotcha Mark!
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
2:55 pm
Red pitched good but still ran outta gas a little to early
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 9th, 2012
2:55 pm
Too late on the Bellsouth Call to the Bullpen. Hanson is a 5 inning pitcher.
Tomahawk Mafia
September 9th, 2012
2:56 pm
I was just about to say that Hanson should be lifted after 6, but he failed to even go six innings.
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
2:56 pm
I’d take that outing by Hanson any day! He should and will probably be traded but that was a good start
PTBNL
September 9th, 2012
2:56 pm
I agree with them pulling them when they did. But your reasoning about the 5th inning has holes in it.
Bravefaninok
September 9th, 2012
2:56 pm
Nicely done Jonny!!!!!!!
John Leonard
September 9th, 2012
2:57 pm
He does lose it fast,at least Fredi has the quick hook.I would have pinch hit for him in the 6th and said nice job Tommy.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
2:58 pm
He usually does, Fredo.
All Het Up
September 9th, 2012
2:58 pm
FFG’s reasoning always has holes in it……
Mark
September 9th, 2012
2:58 pm
FFG
Agree. When he walked the guy in the 6th he shoulda got pulled. He was entering unchartered territory of late. Woulda been better for the team and sent a message to Tommy.
Heck, his shoulder may just be done after 5 or 6 at this point
M.V.P.Heyward
September 9th, 2012
2:58 pm
Kudos to Fredi for guick hook.
All Het Up
September 9th, 2012
2:59 pm
what message do you think that Tommy needs?
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
2:59 pm
Falcons starting to dominate in KC
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
3:00 pm
Swinging at a lot of balls has costs us today
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:00 pm
Get in shape and go deeper into games!
All Het Up
September 9th, 2012
3:03 pm
and here I thought Sabathia pitched deep into games. sheeeesh
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
3:03 pm
almost Jason
Brava
September 9th, 2012
3:03 pm
Dang, almost.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 9th, 2012
3:03 pm
What part is unreasonable? Hanson hasn’t been pitching past 5 innings. Gearin, Venters, O’Flaherty, Kimbrel, Moylan, and even Batista and Martinez have been pitching lights out. It’s not time to rest the bullpen anymore. It’s time to win games.
All Het Up
September 9th, 2012
3:04 pm
there are God knows how many pitchers who are in way worse shape than Tommy. he needs better control, his weight doesn’t mean a thing
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:04 pm
JHey is getting really good right before our eyes.
Rips a line shot foul to right.
Hits it hard to left to the track.
A Huffin' and A Puffin'
September 9th, 2012
3:08 pm
these bums are going to lose this game
Animus
September 9th, 2012
3:08 pm
Trivia answer – NY Mets – losing record at home
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
3:08 pm
Prado with the super graceful turn there
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:09 pm
Been a lot of guys that were fat that pitched well but they pitched late into games. You mentioned Sabathia and another good one was David Wells. Something is causing him to be empty at the 5th or 6th. I’m guessing because he looks fat, soft and lazy to me but I could be wrong. He needs to figure out why though because there is some reason for it whether physical or mental.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
3:09 pm
Nice quick 4 pitch inning
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:10 pm
WTG Jonny
Bravefaninok
September 9th, 2012
3:10 pm
Nice to see Jonny throwing 95 with command again!!!!!
M.V.P.Heyward
September 9th, 2012
3:10 pm
Gorgeous turn by Prado!
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 9th, 2012
3:10 pm
Tommy is basically a 2 pitch pitcher at this point. His fastball isn’t good enough to dominate so he has to throw so many curves that put stress on his shoulder. Those hitters will eventually lay off or time that curveball. That’s why he is a 5 inning pitcher.
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
3:11 pm
Nats losing 6-0 … it’d be nice to pull this win out
M.V.P.Heyward
September 9th, 2012
3:13 pm
Freeman has struggled badly. he’s too much aggressive at the dish.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:13 pm
yeah sure
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:14 pm
He threw the change some today. It was usually about 80 which is ok. If he can throw that for strikes and locate that’ll help him so much.
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
3:16 pm
Never go to Wal-Mart…did so today; not impressed. It looks like I have missed another good dual here…..love to see Hoss put one off or better, over the wall—One last time–PH him Dredi!
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:16 pm
too many missed opportunities early in the game again….
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
3:16 pm
The only person in sports who is more overpaid than Dan Uggla is Chris Johnson with the TN Titans. The GOORB(greedy, overpaid, overrated running back) had all of 9 yds. on 9 carries in the first half. Pathetic! Same as last year! Got his money and laid down! He and Dan together could pay off the $16T national debt, or at least put a dent in it.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:17 pm
I ♥ WalMart, only place here worth going to
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:17 pm
Nice play by a catcher to get that
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
3:18 pm
Never seen a catcher make a catch next to the 3rd base bag before? First time for everything I guess! Chugalug chugalug!
PTBNL
September 9th, 2012
3:20 pm
Yes, nolie…. very good opportunities…. against a guy that they should have been able to knock off the mound by the 3rd inning.
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
3:21 pm
WalMart definitely has some good low prices. Every time I compare something before buying, it seems to come down to them. Bought a new printer online last week, picked it up here, and the price was way lower than anywhere else. WM, like CFA, is one of my favorite places.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:22 pm
Funny thing is that they have knocked him around usually IIRC
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:22 pm
First opportunity was a sac bunt wasted for the first out of the game by one of our best hitters.
Can’t understand that one!
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
3:22 pm
Freeman obviously expected that to bounce a little higher off the grass…
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:23 pm
I think there is a good chance that we will lose this game
coastalbrave
September 9th, 2012
3:24 pm
6-0 MIA in the bottom of 6th. We need to win today.
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
3:26 pm
I have no problem with the price points @Walmat…..just the ck out lines there—not enough open, all available workers had their focus on this game….they say they’ll are back, you know to supporting Uggla.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:27 pm
We are gonna win this thing today.
Make it a clean Georgia sweep – Dawgs, Falcons, Braves sweep
Bravefaninok
September 9th, 2012
3:27 pm
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:23 pm
I think there is a good chance that we will lose this game
They are just setting up Chipper to be the Hero.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
3:27 pm
never been to Wal Mart
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
3:28 pm
i’d rather Ike beat me
phoenix
September 9th, 2012
3:28 pm
Dan Uggla, always making an impact. One of the most air-headed defensive infielders in the game.
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
3:28 pm
Good dive….another brief mental lapse….all good Dan, no biggy——YET
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
3:28 pm
One thing I noticed Joe Simpson did not point out when talking about the Gnats brutal schedule for the last 2 weeks is the fact they don’t have even one day off during that 16 game run. The Braves have two days off in their 13 game stretch at the same time. Advantage: Braves! (IMHO)
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:28 pm
Kimmmmmyyyyyyyy
PTBNL
September 9th, 2012
3:28 pm
I think you recall correctly.
Yep, no offense again. : /
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:29 pm
I only go early in the AM or during the night. Kinda like Sams. I only go B4 8
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:29 pm
He was out
Ring him up!!!!!!
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
3:30 pm
Pretty sure Tejada would be on 3rd regardless of Uggla throwing the ball that way right away or not. Ball was hit too deep and Tejada is too fast…
Brava
September 9th, 2012
3:30 pm
That was a strike. Dang.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:30 pm
That was a strike. we was robbed
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
3:30 pm
@cabravesfan…….Re: 3:27
I am now certain you possess a discerning spirit
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
3:31 pm
well whatever it is they were doing, it worked out
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
3:31 pm
“never been to Wal Mart”. You cannot be serious! You are kidding, right! You don’t know what you are missing, if so. There’s even a website showing what all goes on at various WM’s . It’s hilarious, just google it sometime.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:31 pm
My bad – No Kiimmmyyyy yet. Forgot the score
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:32 pm
snob…..
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 9th, 2012
3:32 pm
Let’s end this in 9. We don’t need a 13 or 15 inning game.
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
3:34 pm
Agree nolie, I pick my times too. Been in there many at time at midnight. Best time to go. Also, I have a choice between a new one and an old one, both about equal distance. Of course, the new one is much, much better. Lots of room, and cleaner!
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
3:34 pm
You’re 3x the lady…….ooooh and I love youuuuuu
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
3:34 pm
4 Ks for Juan
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:35 pm
Man he is terrible hitter. Great pop, but that is it
David O'Brien
September 9th, 2012
3:35 pm
Boos and a standing O for Chipper at same time as he comes to PH in 9th
M.V.P.Heyward
September 9th, 2012
3:36 pm
Larry Chant.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
3:36 pm
Dum-Bass-
No Wal-marts in California until 1990s. I have been to the “People of Wal-Mart” site and laugh a lot
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
3:36 pm
Just think if he was at Shea he would have hit one out for sure!
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
3:36 pm
Turkey gave him nothing to hit
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
3:36 pm
Mets fan holding a sign that said “Hats off to Chipper…Don’t let the door hit you”
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:37 pm
actually a walk ain’t bad for Chipper at Citi
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
3:39 pm
Not sure who nolie called a “snob”. Anyone care to guess? Do we have to assume it’s all of us?
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:39 pm
Good base running Reed
That is big
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
3:39 pm
Dum-Bass-
No need to guess. Nolie was referring to me not shopping at Wal-mart
phoenix
September 9th, 2012
3:40 pm
Didn’t expect much for Chipper from Mets organization and fans. Didn’t get much.
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
3:40 pm
need you once again Bourn (no Ks)
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:40 pm
yup, nolie was
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:41 pm
I’m guessing it was Chippers no tip of the cap while batting which was a good thing b/c he’s trying to get on base. Then reluctant tip at the dug-out.
Chippers played it well this weekend but I’m guessing he don’t like NY
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
3:41 pm
Didn’t expect much for Chipper from Mets organization and fans. Didn’t get much.
Aside from a press conference, pretty cool painting, on field video, and a standing ovation in his last at bat? What were you expecting, for them to rename the stadium?
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
3:41 pm
good news is the Braves have a nice long winning streak going when Bourn has 2+ hits
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:41 pm
foul, bummer
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
3:42 pm
Nolie-
I shop at plenty of low cost places like Target (which I love) and Costco occasionally. We just never had Wal-marts near us growing up
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:44 pm
cabraves
You just showed your age or youth I should say. I remeber when Wal-mart started and I was already grown up.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
3:45 pm
Mark-
Like I said, none here until 1990’s But I suspect I am a bit younger than you
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:45 pm
WalMart is so convenient here cause they have food too, unlike the local K-Mart or Target (which at least is just a pricey K-Mart)
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
3:46 pm
Oh, whew, was worried there for a minute. Actually in South GA where I grew up you would have been referred to as a “high falootin’snob”, if you’re too good to go into a WalMart.
M.V.P.Heyward
September 9th, 2012
3:46 pm
Good at-bat, Mikey.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
3:46 pm
Oh well. Good fight, Mikey.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
3:46 pm
Target here has food. Full grocery section and a snack place to eat
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:46 pm
BALLGAME!!!
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:46 pm
I suspect you suspect correctly!
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
3:47 pm
bourn you know you don’t have to strikeout at least once on almost a daily basis
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
3:47 pm
We just didn’t handle that Reeding assignment
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
3:47 pm
Uggggghhhh. Dang he strikes out way too much.
M.V.P.Heyward
September 9th, 2012
3:47 pm
No Chad Durbin please.
Ekim
September 9th, 2012
3:49 pm
He had a decent at-bat that didn’t end well. A ten-pitch strike-out isn’t an embarrassment.
David O'Brien
September 9th, 2012
3:49 pm
After Bourn strikes out on 10-pitch at-bat (6 fouled off), Kimbrel to pitch 9th for Braves.
Janish in at SS, Prado to third.
M.V.P.Heyward
September 9th, 2012
3:49 pm
WOW! Kimbrel time.
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
3:49 pm
Kimbrel? FG trying everything thing this week.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
3:50 pm
Agree, Ekim.
Bravefaninok
September 9th, 2012
3:50 pm
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:46 pm
BALLGAME!!!
Fredi managing with some urgency here.I like it!
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
3:50 pm
Shaun has finally gotten into Fredi’s head.
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
3:51 pm
FG has to be the most unpredictable manager than has ever existed. His convoluted thought process is completely reversed from what it was in the first half of the season, and even after the AS game. Just can’t figure him out.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
3:51 pm
Had to go outside for a minute.
Somebody explain to me why Freddi has Kimmys in the game.
PTBNL
September 9th, 2012
3:52 pm
Hmm He is only throwing 95-96.
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
3:52 pm
non save situation + closer = mystery inning
nolie
September 9th, 2012
3:53 pm
is it the dreaded “No Chance for a Save” Kimbrel? …..
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
3:53 pm
94-95 on the fastball
tony austin
September 9th, 2012
3:53 pm
Not a big fan in using Kimbrel in a tie game on the road.
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
3:54 pm
…and we play tomorrow
Ekim
September 9th, 2012
3:54 pm
I agree, tony austin.
Bravefaninok
September 9th, 2012
3:54 pm
David O’Brien @ajcbraves
Janish in at SS, Prado to third in 10th for #Braves. Kimbrel pitching in tie game. Fredi pulling out the stops (for him, this is big)
PTBNL
September 9th, 2012
3:55 pm
and…. seemingly no command of his slider. Could be trouble.
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
3:55 pm
cabravesfan, I do like Target too. Got one less than half a mile from me, with food. Go there pretty often too. In fact I walk there a lot for exercise.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
3:57 pm
Dum-Bass
The one closest to us is enormous- pretty much has everything you need (except a del/fresh meat & seafood section).
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
3:57 pm
Wal-Mart Shopach there—I hear he got 1st mitt there
M.V.P.Heyward
September 9th, 2012
3:57 pm
97!
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
3:57 pm
There’s a 97.
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
3:57 pm
kind of a long inning for CK
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
3:58 pm
Would this be FG hitting the “Panic Button”? Had a sign at work years ago in a radio station, near the transmitter that said, “DON’T PANIC, THINK’! I changed it to, “DON’T THINK, PANIC.”
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:00 pm
Kimbrel in a non-save situation! I think it’s wonderful. Don’t save your best pitcher for an inning that may never come.
M.V.P.Heyward
September 9th, 2012
4:00 pm
Dan Uggly is not a solid 2nd basebase man,.
Kat
September 9th, 2012
4:00 pm
Free baseball for me!
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:00 pm
Definitely not going to be two innings for CK today.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
4:00 pm
I don’t understand that inning at all unless every other reliever is sick and puking and hooked up to IVs…
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
4:01 pm
Dan (rag arm) Uggla almost blew that throw for a game-winning run. Good thing he doesn’t have to throw from third.
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
4:01 pm
so is the only reason Kimbrel is being used in a tie game because the Nats are losing?
nolie
September 9th, 2012
4:01 pm
There are a dozen posters here who bitch just about every time that Fredi does not use Kimbrel in this situation, now we gots folks complaining that its panic. Guy can’t win…….
Kat
September 9th, 2012
4:01 pm
Many Mets fans heading to the parking lot.
chipontheroad
September 9th, 2012
4:01 pm
Blair Walsh just hob-nail booted mularky to tie with time expiring guess his yips were a dawg thing
Dawgs hail yea Faaaaaaaaalcons!!!
Go Bravos
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:01 pm
Wonder who’s going to pitch the bottom of the 10th? Durbin? Martinez? Avilan? Moylan?
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 9th, 2012
4:02 pm
21 pitches. Gearin can close this out if we get a run.
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:02 pm
I don’t understand that inning at all unless every other reliever is sick and puking and hooked up to IVs…
So you are in favor of using an inferior reliever to try to get three game-saving outs? Just because he doesn’t get a number next to an “S” in the box score doesn’t mean he is not helping to save a game.
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
4:02 pm
Could be a “heavy duty” poker game going on in that little room next to the bullpen. CK only one not involved in it.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
4:02 pm
Brian
Completely different situation than the other day when he came in in the 8th.
If we score 3 runs this inning that’ll still be a stupid move bringing Kimmy in on the road in a tie game!
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:03 pm
If we score 3 runs this inning that’ll still be a stupid move bringing Kimmy in on the road in a tie game!
Why? You do know that the three outs Kimbrel just got are WAY more important to winning the game than three outs with a 3-run lead would be.
M.V.P.Heyward
September 9th, 2012
4:04 pm
Prado with a infield single.
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:04 pm
Good start for the 10th. Need to score a few runs with the cream of the bully already in the showers.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
4:05 pm
If you use your inferior reliever logic why would you ever bring in another one.
We are on completely different pages here though Brian so lets just hope we can pull it out here in the 10th since Teeen just legged out an infield hit
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:06 pm
That bottom of the 9th were the three most important outs in the game so far. The Braves used their best pitcher to get those outs. That’s how it should be done.
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:06 pm
If the Braves don’t score here, the bottom of the 10th will be the same situation as the bottom of the 9th was. (Same for 11th … nth).
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
4:06 pm
Good hit and run.
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:07 pm
If the Braves don’t score here, the bottom of the 10th will be the same situation as the bottom of the 9th was. (Same for 11th … nth).
Exactly. So just like in the 9th, the Braves should use their best available reliever to get the outs in the 10th.
M.V.P.Heyward
September 9th, 2012
4:08 pm
I don’t like our chances with Uggly & BMac.
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:08 pm
Good time for a 3-run home run.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
4:08 pm
Make ‘em pay, Danny.
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
4:08 pm
Yep, as bad as I had to say it, agree with this logic from FG. Just wish he had used it more before now. Don’t think “closers” should be one inning specialists, just because they are unionized. That’s what it reminds me of.
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
4:09 pm
Was Kimbrell already warming up while we were hitting in the 9th? If he was, and I suspect he was with a runner on third then all of this bickering is silly. You don’t want to warm him jump twice and then come in later.
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:09 pm
“So just like in the 9th, the Braves should use their best available reliever to get the outs in the 10th.”
Who is that?
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
4:10 pm
Dang autocorrect….
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:10 pm
I dunno, abeee…whoever Fredi thinks is his best option. If lefties are coming up, it might be Avilan.
It’s better to have to pitch Avilan or someone else in the 10th than it is to never have a 10th inning.
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
4:11 pm
just need a sac fly Mac O
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:12 pm
Managers do that all the time, T-Dawg, and it’s ridiculous. Closers sometimes have to warm up five times in an extra-inning game. That’s a good way to get someone hurt.
M.V.P.Heyward
September 9th, 2012
4:12 pm
Base on balls. nice at-bat, Danny.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
4:12 pm
obviously two different schools of thought on the subject, most teams do not do it
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:12 pm
Good time for a grand slam.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
4:13 pm
That’ll work!
Yay MAC!
M.V.P.Heyward
September 9th, 2012
4:13 pm
BMac with a SF!
Brava
September 9th, 2012
4:13 pm
Yes! Sac fly BMac!!!!!!!!!
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:13 pm
Good play by Hairston to get to that ball. That was a rocket from McCann and should have scored two.
Ekim
September 9th, 2012
4:13 pm
McCann deserved more than a sac fly on that rope, but we’ll take it.
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
4:14 pm
Brian from SC……
That’s my point. You’ve used him a lot and having him warm up over and over is what FG wanted to avoid. Go ahead and get his one “guaranteed” scoreless inning and let him rest. Especially since we play tomorrow.
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
4:14 pm
There never was this problem, or discussion back when pitchers were “real pitchers” and finished the game. I really miss those days.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
4:15 pm
Moylan to close?
chipontheroad
September 9th, 2012
4:15 pm
B Mc sac
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
4:15 pm
he’s racking up the Ks early in his Braves career
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:15 pm
No reason why it can’t be combination of Moylan, Avilan, and somebody else.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
4:15 pm
unfortunately Lyle has done nothing in limited chances so far
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:16 pm
Moylan in the 10th with a one run lead. I’m not going to have any fingernails left.
Overbay hasn’t exactly been what the doctor ordered to fix the ailing bench.
David O'Brien
September 9th, 2012
4:16 pm
it’s Moylan coming in to pitch the 10th for Braves
Jerry
September 9th, 2012
4:16 pm
Why is Overbay here?
Mark
September 9th, 2012
4:16 pm
Brian
One last thought. If someone had started the 9th and we got in a jam and could lose it then I could see it. Still wouldn’t love it but could buy it. But to start the 9th with nobody on – No
Now I’d love to have Kimmy coming in with nobody on up by 1 run!
nolie
September 9th, 2012
4:17 pm
he hit well in ‘zona this season, just onea them things
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:17 pm
Mark, I love the fact that the Braves got an opportunity to take the lead in the 10th, seeing as how the Mets did not win the game in the 9th.
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:17 pm
“No reason why it can’t be combination of Moylan, Avilan, and somebody else.”
Fredo’s blown your “best reliever left” theory, hasn’t he? <g>
nolie
September 9th, 2012
4:17 pm
Moylan? Interesting
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
4:18 pm
Just what we needed—a person at the plate sightseeing NY
nolie
September 9th, 2012
4:18 pm
I’m scairt
Jay Dubu
September 9th, 2012
4:18 pm
Pete closing it out makes me nervous.
Overbay did know he took a bat with him to homelate.
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:18 pm
How so, abee?
Dum-Bass
September 9th, 2012
4:18 pm
Every team has to have a “third out specialist”. Otherwise the games would never end. Overbay is now the Braves’ 3OS.
Jay Dubu
September 9th, 2012
4:19 pm
If he hit well in zona this season, why did they let him go?
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:20 pm
“How so, abee?”
I love Peter Moylan, but he’s not the best reliever left.
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
4:20 pm
giving you a free out Pete
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:20 pm
Fredi must have thought he was, abee. I’m not sure, myself.
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
4:20 pm
Heck as far as the pitcher situation….just support who we have in there!!!
PTBNL
September 9th, 2012
4:20 pm
Not sure that was the right pinch hitter, and I am certainly not real confident in Moylan. Hopefully, he is correct.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
4:21 pm
I am not really a Moylan fan
nolie
September 9th, 2012
4:22 pm
he’s all over the place too, up is a really bad place for Peter
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:22 pm
“Fredi must have thought he was,”
Personally, I think Fredo has a ouija board in the dugout and the spirits are telling him who to put in the game.
Jimmy
September 9th, 2012
4:22 pm
I don’t care how this turns out.
I don’t like how we used Kimbrel.
Shaun, where are you? This is your plan, right?
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:23 pm
Jimmy, on the flip side, even if the Mets win the game in the 10th, I’ll think it was the right move to use Kimbrel in the 9th.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
4:24 pm
if he’d have been throw out he would be a real goat
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:24 pm
I would use Avilan here.
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:24 pm
Starting to work my way down the first knuckle. Isn’t going to get much tenser than this.
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:24 pm
Pitching around him to get to Wright.
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
4:25 pm
C’mon Mate…there you go
Jimmy
September 9th, 2012
4:26 pm
Brian – I have to disagree. If the Mets got a man on and were threatening..yeah.
It’s just one of those things that is debatable I guess.
We could sure use him right now.
GO BARVES!
Pretty nice on here for an in-gamer.
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:26 pm
“if he’d have been throw out he would be a real goat”
Yeah. Not much difference between standing on second or third. Moylan can’t WP the guy in from second, but that’s about it.
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
4:26 pm
“Pitching around him to get to Wright”
which, like Joe said, isn’t smart
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
4:26 pm
Not sure who the color commentator is, but he has pretty much been whining about everything both teams have done the last 4 innings
nolie
September 9th, 2012
4:27 pm
trouble with roogys like Peter, having to pitch around a lefty to get to someone like Wright with a one run lead is crazy
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:27 pm
I like Moylan vs. Wright better than Moylan vs. Murphy.
But I like Avilan vs. Murphy better than both.
I guess they’ll wait to use Avilan to get out Davis if needed.
Jimmy
September 9th, 2012
4:27 pm
Pitching around him…yeah they did Brian.
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:28 pm
If only Dan had had a little more zip on that throw to first on the first batter.
BFChris27
September 9th, 2012
4:28 pm
Braves WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
M.V.P.Heyward
September 9th, 2012
4:28 pm
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!!!!!!!!!!!
Brava
September 9th, 2012
4:28 pm
Yay!!!! BRAVES WIN!!!!
PTBNL
September 9th, 2012
4:28 pm
Whew!
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:28 pm
Thank you David Wright. Your gift is much appreciated.
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
4:28 pm
thank you for struggling with RISP too Mets!
Mark
September 9th, 2012
4:28 pm
Man, it worked out but I sure hope Freddi doesn’t do that crap again.
Jay Dubu
September 9th, 2012
4:28 pm
Good job Pete, and the rest of the gang.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
4:29 pm
alls well that ends well, but I too do not usually like the approach that was used today
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:29 pm
I predict that five years from now, this sort of bullpen management will be more commonplace.
Jimmy
September 9th, 2012
4:29 pm
Braves win…. but I don’t like the Kimbrel deal. Who gets the win.
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
4:29 pm
I thought a choke was just out of the question there with Wright…..glad Moylan got it done.
T-Dawg
September 9th, 2012
4:29 pm
Wow…..Mac was setting up outside and that was inner third. Thank you D Wright!
Kat
September 9th, 2012
4:29 pm
Yes so nice to win here at Citi! Now for that three hour drive back.
Braveone
September 9th, 2012
4:30 pm
From the previous blog which had 2,153 comments, TheOnlyBravesFan led the way with 139 posts. There were 178 different poster names. Here are the Top 25:
Rank Poster Frequency
1 TheOnlyBravesFan 139
2 nolie 102
3 Brava 92
4 Mark 89
5 Disgusted 69
6 Kat 66
7 VaBravesFan 61
8 Capt.Mudd 58
9 George_George 58
10 cabravesfan 57
11 the Ghost of Chipper Jones 55
12 Venice Jim 52
13 David O’Brien 50
14 jeffrey d 46
15 bravesgrl4life 45
16 Bat Masterson 44
17 phil 43
18 Jeff R 42
19 Anders 40
20 ACE 34
21 Dum-Bass 33
22 Lew 31
23 FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ 27
24 MiaBchBravesFan 27
25 tiger297 27
Jimmy
September 9th, 2012
4:30 pm
Falcons win.
Braves win.
Good Sunday afternoon.
Later good folks.
Jeff R
September 9th, 2012
4:30 pm
Whew! Braves win their 81st game. Guarantees that they won’t play worse than .500. What a relief.
Jerry
September 9th, 2012
4:30 pm
Good weekend! Dawgs and Falcons win, and Braves sweep.
tony austin
September 9th, 2012
4:31 pm
Not very good bullpen management in my opinion, but glad it worked out. Nice win Braves!
abeeeewright
September 9th, 2012
4:31 pm
“I predict that five years from now, this sort of bullpen management will be more commonplace.”
I predict that one year from now, Fredo’s bullpen management strategy won’t be in use anywhere in the major leagues.
BFChris27
September 9th, 2012
4:32 pm
Nats LOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:32 pm
Abee, I’m not so sure this signals any sort of change in Fredi’s overall bullpen strategy. Probably just a one-time thing.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
4:33 pm
Have a safe trip home, Kat.
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
4:35 pm
Ok now let’s go Fish…..Marlins beat D.C.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
4:35 pm
“I predict that five years from now, this sort of bullpen management will be more commonplace.”
I also predict that if he continues to use that type of management he wont be managing the Braves.
Jeff R
September 9th, 2012
4:35 pm
Nats LOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They need to keep losing!
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:35 pm
I also predict that if he continues to use that type of management he wont be managing the Braves.
As long as they keep winning, he will.
BFChris27
September 9th, 2012
4:36 pm
Gonna be funny rooting for Mets tomorrow to beat Nats
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
4:36 pm
Is it final….? Score?
BFChris27
September 9th, 2012
4:37 pm
8-0 Marlins win Capt.Mudd
Disgusted
September 9th, 2012
4:37 pm
Sweep again. My days of calling em BUMBS are over
Great weekend—-Dogs and Falcons W, Braves sweep—-No BUMBS away
Disgusted
September 9th, 2012
4:38 pm
There is no such thing as a BUMB!!!!!!!!
Jeff R
September 9th, 2012
4:38 pm
Gonna be funny rooting for Mets tomorrow to beat Nats
I love the Mets when they help the Braves.
Disgusted
September 9th, 2012
4:39 pm
I really do not mind Francisco getting a shot at the job next yr. Someone has to play.
He can get better. He has gotten better.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
4:41 pm
Disgusted
Now thats a funny One. LOL
Disgusted
September 9th, 2012
4:42 pm
Its been less fun hating on the Mets when they really do not matter.
They have not mattered since they had their collapse in 07.
I have hated Philly more & now the hate is on the Nats and will always hate the Cardinals cause of last yr.
STL is my least favorite team now, hate em more than NYY.
Disgusted
September 9th, 2012
4:42 pm
Its been less fun hating on the Mets when they really do not matter.
They have not mattered since they had their collapse in 07.
I have hated Philly more & now the hate is on the Nats and will always hate the Cardinals cause of last yr.
STL is my least favorite team now, hate em more than NYY.
Ken Stallings
September 9th, 2012
4:44 pm
Sometimes, rare times, something works, and you’re still left wondering what was he thinking!
When a closure gets the win and the setup man gets the save, it is normally because the closure blew the first save opportunity. But, not today! The closer was used as the setup man in a tie game, and the setup man was used to save a one-run lead.
It worked — barely!
Had it failed, recriminations would have followed Fredi Gonzalez everywhere and for many days. I’m glad it worked, but it was among the most bizzare uses of a bullpen I have ever seen and without some degree of explanation, remains highly questionable despite it working.
Peter Moylan was interviewed after the game and was asked when he and Kimbrel knew of Fredi’s choice. His reply, “When I saw Kimbrel walking out to be honest with you!” He laughed and so did the interviewer, and I did also. The speculation among the TV crew was Fredi wanted to give Kimbrel two innings of work, but he had to pinch hit for Kimbrel and could not have done that.
It worked — that’s the best thing I can say for it!
Disgusted
September 9th, 2012
4:44 pm
Sorry for the double post.
I am back in the top 25 again.
I need to start a rivalry with Nolie and TOBF who always edge me on the number of posts.
One of these days I am going to be ahead of U guys. You both deserve to be Booed LOL.
Disgusted
September 9th, 2012
4:48 pm
Fredi is alright with me.
Jeff R
September 9th, 2012
4:49 pm
I think the Phils are going to finish strong. Above .500. Well out it, but given where they’ve been most of the season…
John Leonard
September 9th, 2012
4:52 pm
Weird win,but any win is nice.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
4:52 pm
So, a few notes about the game in my opinion… since I wasn’t here today.
JuanFran looked horrible again… kinda like how he looked early this year. 0-4 with 4 Ks… Yeesh!
Tommy was decent today, still couldn’t leave the 5th. Had better command, and walked away allowing just 2 runs. Decent start. Good job Tommy. He might be coming around.
The use of our closer in a tie game on the road sure hurt us today…
I wasn’t a big fan of Moylan finishing the game (since he’s just coming back). I’d have preferred Durbin. But hey, we won, so who am I to complain?
Got the sweep, 5 straight wins, and we continue to make ground against the Nats and other WC contenders… not much longer before we clinch.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
4:52 pm
Fredi’s explanation sounds fine to me. He did it because the heart of their order was up. Glad it worked.
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
4:53 pm
Nats lose 2/3 to the Fish but then get to recover by facing the Mets (they will have to face RA Dickey though in the middle game)
Mark
September 9th, 2012
4:54 pm
Freddis explanation sounded fine
But, Kimmy didn’t pitch to the big guys. Wright made the last out against Moylan
Oh well!
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:55 pm
The team’s best reliever should be used to get the most important outs. Sometimes, and only sometimes, the most important outs are the last ones.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
4:56 pm
Mark-
But if Moylan (or Kimmie) had not allowed a runner, Wright would not have come to the plate at all
Brian from SC
September 9th, 2012
4:57 pm
Moylan vs. Wright is not a bad matchup for the Braves. Moylan gets out righties, and Wright in particular is 2 for 14 against him.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
5:01 pm
I am not really a Moylan fan—-nolie
Me either… not even a big Gearrin fan, but I’m growing into a fan of his. Probably cuz he’s younger and hasn’t had the injuries Peter has. Still, I wouldn’t want either of them to close.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
5:02 pm
The bottom line is this!
Freddi knew that since he started Georgie today we were destined to win regardless of what he did.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 9th, 2012
5:05 pm
I would take Moylan against the best right handed hitter in the league over Moylan vs. the worst left handed hitter in the league. He made the wright move my walking him.
Ken Stallings
September 9th, 2012
5:05 pm
Braves are putting a wide bit of distance between them and the rest of the Wild Card challengers.
Cards: 5 games down
Pirates & Dodgers: 6 games down
BTW: I count the games down in the loss column because that better reflects games left to be played. It’s also used in the formula for magic numbers.
There are only four teams in baseball with over 80 wins. The Braves are one of them. Surprisingly, the AL East has none of them! The NL East is the only division with two.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
5:06 pm
Wright sure did help us with that last pitch though… thanks for the pop-up bud!
The team’s best reliever should be used to get the most important outs. Sometimes, and only sometimes, the most important outs are the last ones.
Agree… from late 7th (occasionally) but definitely from the 8th on, you’re closer should be ready to go. The SV stat isn’t all that big. It’s a bigger deal to keep a game tied in the 8th or 9th (esp. on the road) than it is to close the game when leading by 1-3 runs.
I need to start a rivalry with Nolie and TOBF who always edge me on the number of posts….One of these days I am going to be ahead of U guys. You both deserve to be Booed LOL.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 9th, 2012
5:06 pm
Mark: What do all these green W’s represent? http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/29367/jose-constanza
ALL HE DOES IS WIN
Mark
September 9th, 2012
5:08 pm
I hear you Fire!
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
5:08 pm
Braves are putting a wide bit of distance between them and the rest of the Wild Card challengers.
Which is why the race is almost over… we’re winning games this year that we lost last year. We’re already 7-2 in September this year… We can set our sights on making 1 last push for the Division title… need to keep up the pressure on the Nats and then sweep them this weekend.
fastasballs
September 9th, 2012
5:10 pm
Good win today, especially with Tommy pitching. I think the Nats are at the start of a September collapse. Their schedule is much tougher than the Braves from here out.
Provided the Braves can finish strong I think they have a decent shot at catching the Nats.
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
5:10 pm
Brewers hit a 2 out game tying 2 run homer
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
5:10 pm
ALL HE DOES IS WIN
Did he cause us to win all those games… or was he just on the teams that won those games. Kinda like Uggla during his slump. He was on teams that were winning day in and out, though he wasn’t doing much to cause the team to win all those games.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
5:14 pm
Oh oh! Done struck a nerve with TOBF with Gerorgie
He helped with all the wins and especially these this series. He had a triple and scored today!
Cmon TOBF, if I can be happy for Uggs the way I was on him you can show Georgie a little love too!
John Leonard
September 9th, 2012
5:14 pm
Taking 2 out of 3 from the Brewers would be big.
Mark
September 9th, 2012
5:16 pm
Yep
Brewers are playing well. Got a play better than we did today for sure.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
5:19 pm
Mark, i agree with you about Georgie. He’s a good luck charm and Fredi knows it. He could have let Marteen close and we’d still have won.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
5:20 pm
Cmon TOBF, if I can be happy for Uggs the way I was on him you can show Georgie a little love too!
True… Good game Georgie! You rock. Keep it up, dude.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
5:22 pm
Yeah, the Brewers are on a roll.
Fredo
September 9th, 2012
5:22 pm
if the Brewers sweep the Cards, it’ll bring back that “Braves haven’t won a series vs a .500 team since June” scenario. And if they do play well against the Brewers and win the series it’s good warmup before the big Nats series
Mark
September 9th, 2012
5:25 pm
I’m out guys
Take care andsay those prayers
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
5:29 pm
Braves haven’t lost since Uggla’s return from his benching… WTG Uggs!
David O'Brien
September 9th, 2012
5:34 pm
Simmons had 2 doubles for Class-A Lynchburg today. Should be in Milwaukee Monday
David O'Brien
September 9th, 2012
5:34 pm
Braves quotes after the sweep at Citi Field
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/09/09/braves-quotes-after-sundays-win-against-mets/
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
5:36 pm
3-0 with 9 to go. We run the tsable against the METS and FISH and we’re at 90 wins. Win three against the N.L. Central and 2 of 6 against the NATS-PHILLIES we’re at 95 wins. Nobody is gonna’ beat that except the NATS ………… maybe.
Keep winning the games we should win and puit the pressure on the NATS. Let’s see if they fold. Great win today.
REDSKINS and RGIII punish the SAINTS for having the temerity to showing up. Chopped liver ‘AINT’S,’ heh!
Brava
September 9th, 2012
5:40 pm
Cards won.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
5:42 pm
Sometimes, and only sometimes, the most important outs are the last ones.
problem is that you don’t know what will be the important outs till they appear. The outs in the ninth/10th might be even more important than what you used your closer on, and alas he is no longer available. almost happened today, and easily could have.
a few here advocate for that approach, mostly saber-guys, but it will be a long time if ever b4 it becomes all that common IMO
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
5:43 pm
Thanks DOB. Simmons sure looks ready to be back. Hoping that he gets some big hits down the stretch.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
5:44 pm
the fact that they had to make a choice to walk a mediocre lefty to get to a superior hitter like Wright is the crux of the problem. Crazy even if it works
Trey
September 9th, 2012
5:57 pm
“Braves are putting a wide bit of distance between them and the rest of the Wild Card challengers.”
It doesn’t really matter. We still have to play that one game playoff, which will mean our record meant nothing, if we lose.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
6:00 pm
DOWN ON THE FARM
HILLCATS lose a close one 5-4 as the DASH even up the CAROLINA League Championship 1-1.
RHS/RP RYAN WEBER [4.50 ERA] 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO.
LHRP MATT CHAFFEE {BS 1, L 0-1, 9.00 ERA] 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 HR, 2 R/ER, 0 BB, 5 SO.
RHRP JOHN CORNELY [2.70 ERA] 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 HR, 1 R/ER, 0 BB, 2 SO.
DH AL SIMMONS [.333 BA] 2-5, 2 2B [2], 1 RBI [3].
SIMMONS leaves for the big club with a bang, but the pitching can’t stand up and the ‘CATS eventually lose allowing a run to the home team in the bottom of the eighth. SIMMONS doubles in a run in the top of the ninth, and is left stranded on 2B.
SS NICK AHMED [.263 BA] 1-5, 1 2B [2], 1 CS [1].
2B TOMMY LaSTELLA [.250 BA] 1-3, 1 R, 1 2B [1], 1 BB.
1B CHRIS GARCIA [.250 BA] 2-3, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 R [1, pick-off].
CF MYC JONES [.211 BA] 1-3, 1 RBI [1], 1 SAC, 1 SB [1]..
LF DAN BREWER [.353 BA] 1-3, 1 R, 1 RBI [1], 1 BB, 1 SO.
RF ADAM MILLIGAN [.250 BA] 0-4, GOLDEN SOMBRERO!
3B EMERSON LANDONI [.556 BA] 1-2.
3B ED SALCEDO [.231 BA] 0-1, 1 R.
C BRAEDEN SCHLEHUBER [.250 BA] 0-3, 1 SAC.
*** All states based upon three semi-final games and two in the finals.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
6:03 pm
Trey:
O contraire’, mon ami. Our record requires counting to qualify in the first place.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
6:04 pm
How many lefties are we facing against the Brewers?
Sopheee
September 9th, 2012
6:04 pm
Holy fudge, cab if you’re here – now, that was a field goal. Wow.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
6:05 pm
David Akers hit a 63 yard field goal at the end of the first half of the Niners game
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
6:06 pm
Sopheee-
Best kicker in the game
nolie
September 9th, 2012
6:08 pm
what is the latest on your wife, rich? did you say that she does not have mrsa but a possible AI? Any more news on that?Your GP said it was an infection without doing a culture?
Trey
September 9th, 2012
6:12 pm
The Ghost of Chipper Jones, and if we lose that one game playoff to a team with a worse record, we will still be at home with the other losers.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
6:12 pm
nolie: when Moylan walked the lefty, I almost had a stroke! Fredi is pretty lucky today, in the midst of a good karma wave. His idiocy leaves much to be desired.
Trey
September 9th, 2012
6:13 pm
rich, I hope your wife is doing well.
David O'Brien
September 9th, 2012
6:15 pm
Bravos game story
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/09/09/braves-pull-out-the-stops-to-finish-sweep-of-mets/
Efrim
September 9th, 2012
6:16 pm
Great weekend of baseball. I guess Uggla is back? Holy heck – looked great. Mac as well. I fear for opposing pitchers if those two get going.
Brava
September 9th, 2012
6:18 pm
MiaBch, according to DOB’s series preview, we only face RHP against the Brewers. Peralta, Estrada and Gallardo.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
6:18 pm
looks like no Brewers’ lefties starting against us
Brava
September 9th, 2012
6:19 pm
rich, I also hope your wife is getting better.
Efrim
September 9th, 2012
6:20 pm
James Shields with another huge game. ERA down to 3.71 in the incredibly difficult American League East. Can’t really think of a better pitcher to go after this offseason than him, if we choose to do so.
And Tommy Hanson being non-tendered and having no trade value is about the most ridiculous notion I’ve heard on here. He’s still a solid pitcher.
Efrim
September 9th, 2012
6:20 pm
Ah yes, and Greinke with another strong outing for the Angels. 7 IP, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K’s.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
6:24 pm
Ah, I forgot to see how my boy was doing. Good to see that he’s doing well. My only fear is that now the Angels will try harder to re-sign him. He’d be our 2nd best pitcher right now, cuz Meds has been unconsciously good.
nolie
September 9th, 2012
6:24 pm
I’ll take Greinke for 5/85
Efrim
September 9th, 2012
6:25 pm
4 straight starts of at least 7 IP and 2 ER or less for Zack Greinke.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
6:26 pm
Well, Tommy has had 2 decent starts now… if he keeps it up, maybe we can get Cain for him? Though I really wouldn’t want Cain (injuries). Hanson is still gonna have a worse year than last year, continuing his declining trend. Decent #5 pitcher, at this time.
Efrim
September 9th, 2012
6:26 pm
noles, maybe Uggla really was back? Yikes. Great weekend.
Efrim
September 9th, 2012
6:28 pm
Very good to see 3 RHP’s for Milwaukee this week.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
6:29 pm
Uggla was coming back before he got benched… he had a nice little streak going before that.
I’ll take Greinke for 5/85
I would too… would be hesitant to take it to 6 for just over 100, or even 5 for 90, but even those aren’t all too bad. We keep our prospects and get a solid pitcher. I imagine that Greinke will get something in that range, can’t see him being paid over 20mil.
podemnik
September 9th, 2012
6:35 pm
Компания «ХАРВЕСТ – Днепр» предлагает свои услуги по поставке и ремонту высококачественного грузоподъемного оборудования:
MiaBchBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
6:42 pm
With this lineup, one piece depends on another. If Uggla’s resurgence is truly legit. If McCann’s shoulder can take to cortisone and stay pain free down the stretch. If Heyward & Freeman can respond positively to Uggla’s & McCann’s uptick. If Simmons can start hitting out of the box tomorrow and turn the SS position into a hitting positive. If a Reed/Costanza LF platoon can prove useful. If the LF platoon can allow Prado to spell Chipper at 3B down the stretch in order to keep him fresh and relatively pain-reduced. If Bourn can have a better September than he did last year…
Lotta if’s, lotta moving parts.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
6:43 pm
Spamming in Russian is still spamming
DiamondbackMac
September 9th, 2012
6:45 pm
podemnik
Нам не нужно подъемного оборудования.
Veer
September 9th, 2012
6:46 pm
We need to sweep the nationals next week if we are to have any shot at the division. It is a must sweep series for us and ofcourse we can’t lose ground this week to the Nationals. If we go into next Friday down 4.5 and proceed to sweet the Nationals then we would be 1.5 games out with 15 to play.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
6:47 pm
D’backMac-
Некоторые люди могут.
usnavyvolfaninva
September 9th, 2012
6:49 pm
Man, you know things are going well when there are only 5 pages of comments…
Great win by the Braves…hope they can keep it going in Beertown, and then the Nats!
Trey
September 9th, 2012
6:53 pm
I missed the game, went to Carowinds toady. So fun.
DiamondbackMac
September 9th, 2012
6:53 pm
cab
У меня есть две сильные руки.
Trey
September 9th, 2012
6:53 pm
today.
Brave New World
September 9th, 2012
6:54 pm
If Uggla and Mac stay hot, the Braves will be a very dangerous team. GO BRAVES!
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
6:58 pm
DiamondbackMac-
Но не все делает
DiamondbackMac
September 9th, 2012
7:00 pm
Cab
Это печально, но это правда.
DiamondbackMac
September 9th, 2012
7:02 pm
Cab
Конечно, мой артритом руки не вводить так быстро, как раньше, или сцепление очень хорошо.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
7:02 pm
DiamondbackMac-
yes it is
(My brain hurts now)
DiamondbackMac
September 9th, 2012
7:08 pm
cab
It’s easy. I just copy and paste to Google Translate. No brain strain.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
7:11 pm
oh, me too. but I’m watching football & tennis
DiamondbackMac
September 9th, 2012
7:14 pm
cab
My old brain couldn’t handle that.
DiamondbackMac
September 9th, 2012
7:16 pm
I’m just watching American Pickers.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
7:28 pm
tennis over. Watching Niners- Packers
DiamondbackMac
September 9th, 2012
7:41 pm
cab
Are you and VJ on twitter?
Brava
September 9th, 2012
7:41 pm
Trey,
I didn’t know Carowinds was still open. I used to go there a lot in the early 80’s when I was stationed at Fort Jackson. I even worked there on the weekends, for a time. I had a friend who ran one of those old time photo shops where you dress up in period costumes with props and have your photo taken. Used to go help her out when I didn’t have some sort of duty.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
7:42 pm
DiamondbackMac-
Yep
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
7:47 pm
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
New power ranking for this week: 1. Washington. 2. TEX. 3. Cincinnati. 4. Oakland. 5. Angels. 6. Braves. 7. Yankees. 8. BALT. 9. SF. 10. TB.
Believe the Braves were 10th last week…
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
In James Shields’s last eight starts, the Rays are 7-1, and he’s got a 1.90 ERA; he’s averaged about 7 2/3 innings per outing in that time.
Wow.
DiamondbackMac
September 9th, 2012
7:48 pm
cab
Me too, @DiamondbackMac.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
7:51 pm
Matt Chernoff @RealMattlanta
The #Braves panic club & fire Fredi crew has gotten so quiet. Atl 7-2 in Sept & won 5 in a row. Healthy starters, rested pen = no collapse.
If only that was true on this blog… There will be no collapse folks, it’ll be clinched soon.
CB
September 9th, 2012
7:53 pm
TOBF,sounds almost Medlen-esqe.
David O'Brien
September 9th, 2012
7:55 pm
Love it! I would love it, DOB, if you could work on a Chipper retrospective to release once the season ends. Kind of a scrapbook of sorts. I don’t know if the AJC bosses will allow it to be one of those Sunday paper all-color inserts or not. But, I’d love to have something tangible that I could keep and hold on to… — Tami
You’ll be pleased to hear it’s happening. We’ve got a special section coming out that last weekend of the season.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
7:56 pm
DiamondbackMac-
I think I just tweeted you
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
7:57 pm
DOB-
Will it be available in some form online? I’d love to see it
TheOnlyBravesan
September 9th, 2012
7:58 pm
TOBF,sounds almost Medlen-esqe.
Agree… oh, and btw, the SP that I would like the Braves to sign this offseason, had a few stretches like the one Shields has had, last year. He had 1 good 8 game stretch of dominance, and 2 5-game stretches of dominance (all with better ERAs and similar IPs, oppo. stat lines). Greinke ain’t a bad pitcher y’all. A borderline #1, but a solid #2. We need a pitcher like him next year.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
7:58 pm
I just gotta say what a HUGE win for my Niners. To go into Lambeau Field and lead from wire to wire against the Packers…doesn’t get much better than that.
TheOnlyBravesan
September 9th, 2012
8:01 pm
That was a great win… I enjoyed it too (as a Falcons fan, I hate the Packers with a passion). Hope to see y’all in the Conference game, in Atlanta of course.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
8:03 pm
TheOnlyBravesan-
If this is a preview of the Niners season, I expect any playoff game to be going through San Francisco
Kat
September 9th, 2012
8:09 pm
Finally home from my drive home from Citi Field. Easy drive home – finally figured a route of NYC where there isn’t really much bumper to bumper traffic. Not expecting a super sunny day but came home with a burnt face and chest, oww. Not enough sunscreen. But we got a win
I’m 5-4 this year and have one more game this season, the last regular season game in Pittsburgh. Can’t wait to eat their park BBQ – best park food I’ve had so far on my travels.
Great DOB Blog read David!
Rusty
September 9th, 2012
8:12 pm
Podemnik and DiamondbackMac i agree with you; I saw Puttin: fishing, hunting, flay planes, judo and president of Russia; but Martin Prado is better than him.
Kat
September 9th, 2012
8:15 pm
Brava- thanks, was quick and no traffic.
David O'Brien
September 9th, 2012
8:15 pm
DOB-
Will it be available in some form online? I’d love to see it — cabravesfan
Yes, I’m sure the stories will be posted online.
TheOnlyBravesan
September 9th, 2012
8:18 pm
Hope to make it 6-4, Kat… a .500 record isn’t much fun…
Was on pace to have a winning year last year when I went to games, then September came… I went to 8 losses and not 1 win.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
8:18 pm
DOB-
That would be great. thanks!
ChattTownBrian
September 9th, 2012
8:19 pm
NOW I’m getting excited because McCann and Uggla looks somewhat normal again.
DiamondbackMac
September 9th, 2012
8:23 pm
cab
Don’t see a tweet from you.
TheOnlyBravesan
September 9th, 2012
8:24 pm
Deadspin @Deadspin
VIDEO: Cardinals-Seahwaks replacement refs lose track of timeouts, give Seattle an extra one, then lie about it http://deadsp.in/QuLl1Z
Another issue with the replacement refs… they’ll get it together soon, I hope. They didn’t hurt my Falcons today, so not too concerned yet!
DiamondbackMac
September 9th, 2012
8:24 pm
cab
Try Ken McPherson@DiamondbackMac.
Sopheee
September 9th, 2012
8:24 pm
Awesome sports day. Wooh.
ChattTownBrian
September 9th, 2012
8:26 pm
McCann is a huge piece to your lineup. How have we done so well with him so bad is amazing. I know he’s still hitting for some power, but pretty much everything else is down across the board. If he and Uggla get it together we can go a long way.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
8:28 pm
DiamondbackMac-
Look again (I don’t tweet under this name)
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
8:28 pm
Sopheee-
Yes it was a good day (and a good weekend
)
George_George
September 9th, 2012
8:30 pm
Hey all
I may shock some of you. First, we were lucky to win todays game. Second, TOMMY did well. Third, go to have you back BRIAN. Forth,FREDI was NOT strange with his pitching moves,I think he did well, I remember critisizeing him earlyer this season for not doing it.
George_George
September 9th, 2012
8:31 pm
Good to have BRIAN back*
DiamondbackMac
September 9th, 2012
8:35 pm
cab
3 hrs ago I got a retweet from DOB and 37 minutes ago I got a tweet from DOB. That’s all I have for the last 3 hours.
George_George
September 9th, 2012
8:35 pm
S/O cab
Did SF beat GB to finish your good weekend? I am about to go check the late football scores.
TheOnlyBravesan
September 9th, 2012
8:35 pm
It’s a little strange to be seeing good passes coming off of the arm of a Denver QB…
Efrim
September 9th, 2012
8:36 pm
If the Giants beat the Dodgers tonight, the Braves will have a 7 game lead for a wild card spot. 7 game lead with 21 games to play.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
8:36 pm
DiamondbackMac-
I know it’s going to the right place…huh…
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
8:37 pm
George_George-
Yes they did
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
8:38 pm
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
Good news about Brandon McCarthy: He is out of the intensive care unit, and continues to make progress in his recovery.
BFChris27
September 9th, 2012
8:39 pm
Glad to hear that about McCarthy.
DiamondbackMac
September 9th, 2012
8:42 pm
cab
Finally found it. I’m just now learning the system. I had to look under @connect and “Mentions”.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
8:42 pm
BFChris27-
McCarthy has been tweeting and joking, so it seems like his mental functions are ok. Hopefully he will be able to recover fully and play baseball again someday
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
8:43 pm
DiamondbackMac-
I am honored to be your first follower
BFChris27
September 9th, 2012
8:44 pm
cabravesfan
That’s awesome
Sopheee
September 9th, 2012
8:46 pm
I’m sure VaBravesFan and richbrave were excited about RG3’s performance today. Looked really good.
George_George
September 9th, 2012
8:47 pm
S/O FREDI
FREDI, PLEASE from now till end of season play SIMMONS at SS, MARTIN at 2ND, JUAN C or JOHNSON LF and sit ARNOLD UGGLA. of course this would be when CHIPPER is playing.
Efrim
September 9th, 2012
8:48 pm
Braves were 82-59 in 2011 through 141 games. 81-60 through 141 games this year, one game behind last years pace.
George_George
September 9th, 2012
8:49 pm
Outta here, check scores and bets, then watch PEYTON. Have a good one, nite y’all.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
8:51 pm
Sit Dan Uggla, who in his last 11 games is hitting .324/.378/.647? Or in the last 5 games is at .400/.471/.733? That Dan Uggla?
Brava
September 9th, 2012
9:02 pm
DOB
Could you ask Fredi, when you have a chance, if he plans to let Sheets make a relief appearance sometime during the Milwaukee series. It would be cool to see the reception he gets, I think.
Nova Scotia Steve
September 9th, 2012
9:02 pm
DOB:
I’d just like to say great coverage on Chipper. Excellent angle’s and perspective all season long. Nobody can complain about the lack of coverage given to the Braves icon by the local paper.
It’s been done and done in an extremely professional manner. You’ve brought the fans so close to the action, especially fans who don’t live close to Atlanta but are die hard fans.
This is a significant moment in the history of the organization and you are capturing it perfectly for us all.
Thanks. This is starting to get tough for all long time fans.
NSS
PS
I must say Chipper joining twitter his last season has been extremely special for all of the fans as well.
You get another totally different side of Chipper on the TWITTA
Brava
September 9th, 2012
9:03 pm
George, why would we sit Dan Uggla when he’s finally gotten hot? Good grief, I’m glad you aren’t the manager.
George_George
September 9th, 2012
9:15 pm
S/O cab
I would ne happy to buy and send you a hard copy. BTW I went 8-3 on my bets, up $235.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
9:17 pm
George_George-
Appreciate the offer, but paper tends to get lost here. I will read online
Thanks!
Capt.Mudd
September 9th, 2012
9:17 pm
George did a “Hit & Run,” there regarding Uggs….I hope he understands Uggla will be used till seasons end and beyond. Barring a complete meltdown, we’ll be seeing plenty of play from Dan. He has shown again he can really smack a baseball—we need those ‘HR smackers,”
George_George
September 9th, 2012
9:20 pm
Nova Scotia Steve
September 9th, 2012
9:02 pm
DOB:
I’d just like to say great coverage on Chipper. Excellent angle’s and perspective all season long. Nobody can complain about the lack of coverage given to the Braves icon by the local paper.
It’s been done and done in an extremely professional manner. You’ve brought the fans so close to the action, especially fans who don’t live close to Atlanta but are die hard fans.
This is a significant moment in the history of the organization and you are capturing it perfectly for us all.
Thanks. This is starting to get tough for all long time fans.
NSS
PS
I must say Chipper joining twitter his last season has been extremely special for all of the fans as well.
You get another totally different side of Chipper on the TWITTA
**************************************************************
S/O DOB
You got off to a bad start with CHIPPER in ST, but I must AGREE with the above, you have been excellent with your coverage. I never bothered with twitter till CHIPPER did.
usnavyvolfaninva
September 9th, 2012
9:24 pm
cabravesfan,
Happy for your ‘Niners, except I picked the GB Defense on my fantasy team. BIG FAIL!
usnavyvolfaninva
September 9th, 2012
9:25 pm
….and the Falcons kicker. I have two kickers on my team. Unconventional, but they got me a lot of points this week!
usnavyvolfaninva
September 9th, 2012
9:25 pm
What kind of reception did Chipper get in his final game in NY? Couldn’t watch here in VA.
John Leonard
September 9th, 2012
9:28 pm
DOB:Can out of towners purchase that edition?And if so,could you post, the how too’s?
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
9:33 pm
usnavyvolfaninva-
You really picked Green Bay’s defense? They were not particularly good last year and were not particularly good today…
usnavyvolfaninva
September 9th, 2012
9:34 pm
Yeah, I really didn’t do my homework prior to my draft. Just didn’t have time. I just figured “Hey, it’s Green Bay….they gotta be good…” whooops!
Disgusted
September 9th, 2012
9:34 pm
If I had a choice between Grienke & Shields for the off season, I’d take Shields.
The inconsistency and social anxiety stuff on Grienke is a red flag for a mid market team.
And I would not touch Hamilton at all.
Cannot afford an expensive mistake.
Sopheee
September 9th, 2012
9:36 pm
I learned my lesson about Green Bay’s defense last year. They totally let me down week after week. Went with the Niners D this year.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
9:39 pm
usnavyvolfaninva-
they are good because they can usually outscore everyone. But they can’t run the ball to save their lives (Aaron Rodgers was their leading rusher with 27 yards today- although, in fairness, the Niners had the best rush D last year) and if they play a great D, like the Niners, they have problems because they really can’t stop anyone either
Disgusted
September 9th, 2012
9:39 pm
I see the Bobby Valentine show is getting one game deeper in the basement now.
Wow.
At least Philly kept trying after a disappointing season. The Red Sox — a baseball joke for 2012.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
9:39 pm
Sopheee is wise. This is why we are friends
Bravefaninok
September 9th, 2012
9:39 pm
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usnavyvolfaninva
September 9th, 2012
9:40 pm
I can’t even use the excuse that there was no better pick, b/c I picked the Packers D in the 2ND ROUND! I suck!
usnavyvolfaninva
September 9th, 2012
9:41 pm
Yeah, I see Bobby V filling out a job application at the end of the season.
John Leonard
September 9th, 2012
9:43 pm
Bravefaninok: Thanks.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
9:45 pm
usnavyvolfaninva-
Yeah, picking a Defense in the 2nd round (especially a BAD one) is just bad
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
9:48 pm
Apparently Joe Blanton is in full scale melt down mode for the Dodgers:
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
Joe Blanton is doing some damage in the visitors’ dugout. Blowup a 4 on the Paul O’Neill Scale of 1 to 10.
usnavyvolfaninva
September 9th, 2012
9:50 pm
cabravesfan,
)
You’re not showing a whole lot of sympathy…work with me here!
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
9:52 pm
usnavyvolfaninva-
Sorry, dude. I take my football very seriously. And I take my Niners even more seriously than I do the Braves
TheOnlyBravesan
September 9th, 2012
9:52 pm
If the Giants beat the Dodgers tonight, the Braves will have a 7 game lead for a wild card spot. 7 game lead with 21 games to play.
Almost over… we’re much healthier this year.
I learned my lesson about Green Bay’s defense last year. They totally let me down week after week. Went with the Niners D this year.
Steelers D…. almost tempted to go with Falcons, but… Niner’s defense isn’t gonna be as good this year, I think
TheOnlyBravesan
September 9th, 2012
9:53 pm
Packers D, 2nd round? Dude… I got Steelers in the 9th… My only regret was not taking Matty Ice. Thankfully some fool already waived him, and I’ll have him for next week.
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
9:54 pm
How bout them Redskins!!!!! RGIII Baby!!!!!!!!!!
TheOnlyBravesan
September 9th, 2012
9:54 pm
So far Matt Ryan is the top fantasy QB performer on NFL.com! Is he on your team?
From Falcons Facebook page…
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
9:54 pm
Steelers D…. almost tempted to go with Falcons, but… Niner’s defense isn’t gonna be as good this year, I think
Based on what, pray tell?
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
9:55 pm
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
We could have a Carlos Zambrano Dugout Blow-up Scale, as well, but a teammate brawl would have to be involved.
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
9:56 pm
I decided to start Matt Ryan over Eli Manning in fantasy which worked out awesome. I’ve already won the matchup and still have AJ Green playing tomorrow lol
phil
September 9th, 2012
9:56 pm
If only we would fire FG…..
Maybe we could then catch the Nats. Sigh…
Good nite all….good to win again today.
TheOnlyBravesan
September 9th, 2012
9:58 pm
Based on what, pray tell?
Just a hunch… no way they repeat their performance from last year. They might be good, but not that good. 11-5, 12-4 season and defense takes a small step back.
usnavyvolfaninva
September 9th, 2012
9:59 pm
This is the 2nd time I’ve done fantasy football, the last time being about 5 years ago. I honestly thought I’d be pretty slick picking a D in the 2nd round. You live, you learn.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:00 pm
TheOnlyBravesan-
We can agree to disagree than. I anticipate them to be at least as good. And with this big win under their belts, I am encouraged.
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
10:01 pm
49ers defense sure looked elite today… They could be the best overall team in football. Alot depends on QB Smith on if he takes the next step and so on.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:03 pm
VaBravesFan-
Niners have a much better receiving corp this year, and all 11 starters on D are back. Last year was a shockingly pleasant surprise for me. This year, I have high expectations. And after today…
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
10:03 pm
Here’s my fantasy lineup.
QB Matt Ryan
RB Shady McCoy
RB Jamall Charles
WR AJ Green
WR Steve Smith (CAR)
WR Vincent Jackson
TE Vernon Davis
DEF Eagles
K Mason Crosby
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:03 pm
45 rushing yards today. And a wire to wire win against a team that trailed at home for less than 4 total minutes last year.
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
10:06 pm
CAB, yeah the 49ers are playoff bound are will be serious contenders. Definitely a team to be excited about. I’m just happy my Redskins finally have a real QB and were headed in the right direction. I see us winning 8 games which is a good improvement. If RG3 keeps playing at a high level maybe 9 or 10 but I’m realistic, the kid is gonna struggle at some point.
TheOnlyBravesan
September 9th, 2012
10:07 pm
Cab: Well, in the auto-pick league I have (my 2nd league), I have the 9′ers D… Guess I do have to root for those guys
tiger297
September 9th, 2012
10:08 pm
bad news – the blog is rambling on pointyball talk
tiger297
September 9th, 2012
10:09 pm
good news – I’ll get to bed early and not waste time on the blog
TheOnlyBravesan
September 9th, 2012
10:09 pm
VaBraves: I think the Redskins might actually be able to get 10 wins, and possibly sneak in as a WC. He is a good QB, kinda like Matt Ryan in his rookie year, maybe even better. Of course, all the other guys need to keep up their play, but the Redskins are my dark-horse team.
tiger297
September 9th, 2012
10:09 pm
when its sleepy time down south…
nolie
September 9th, 2012
10:09 pm
gee I was looking for a baseball blog and fell into pointyball hell……
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:10 pm
VaBravesFan-
RG3 is the kind of guy the NFL needs to build a campaign around. He’s articulate, good looking, talented, and has a killer smile. He’s all that is right with young players today. I like him
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
10:10 pm
Cab
I just wish the Skins didn’t get rid of Carlos Rogers… He finally learned how to catch once he left Washington, but he was always a good cover and tackle corner. No he’s a pro bowler haha
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:11 pm
TheOnlyBravesan-
Auto pick is smart
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:12 pm
VaBravesFan-
I am very glad they gave up on him. He has been nothing short of a delight and a key player for my Niners
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:13 pm
VaBravesFan-
He also had his first career sack today.
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
10:16 pm
Dang, hard to believe he never had one before… We drafted him in the 1st round 9th overall. Same draft that we traded back into the 1st round to draft Jason Campbell.
I don’t think the Skins gave up on him, at the time he wanted to get paid or wanted out. He ended up only signing a 1 year low salary deal with yall and then played at a high level then got the 4 year deal from yall.
TheOnlyBravesan
September 9th, 2012
10:17 pm
Auto pick is smart
LOL, I wish… that’s the league where I’m being beat 2:1 by my opponent. I have “terrible” players. When I chose my own guys, I’ve already beat my opponent, and I still have some guys playing tomorrow!
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
10:19 pm
Can’t believe those METS a–h—’s didn’t groove one to the CHIPSTER for a last atomic blast hurrah. Everuone in the crowd enjoys fire-works! Heh! Instead he draws a walk on four pitches. Damn! What a bunch of woosies.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:19 pm
VaBravesFan-
He earned his new deal. He was great last year
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:22 pm
TheOnlyBravesan-
When I played fantasy football, one of the first things I always did was reset the auto pick list to what I wanted it to be
Venice Jim
September 9th, 2012
10:31 pm
I just wish the Skins didn’t get rid of Carroll Rogers
Well, I’m just happy we have her…
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
10:32 pm
CAB:
Never liked ‘LOS ROGERS. Remember a short discourse in the college class I was teaching at the time with a ‘SKINS fan. Had my doubts from the git go. Glad he’s having success elsewhere. That’s great, but I’ll take the cover corners we had today in Naw’ Lens. They threw a blanket over COLSTON, GRAHAM et.al. 24 -52 Pass attempts; 326 Total passing yards; 3rd down efficiency 2-11; 1-2 Red Zone efficiency; Yards per pass 6.3; 2 Int’s. and this is DREW BREES we’re talkin’ here……at home. 8-0 last season, 0-1 this season All Hail to the ghost of Sammy Baugh, RGIII, and the entire team.
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
10:32 pm
lol
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:36 pm
the Ghost of Chipper Jones-
You can have your corners. I will take mine
I love Carlos
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
10:39 pm
And BILLY CUNDIFF enjoyed a perfect day on his return to the Superdome. 4-4 FG’s, 3-3 X-tra points; 8-9 touch backs on KO.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:40 pm
the Ghost of Chipper Jones-
David Akers. That is all
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
10:42 pm
Cundiff was a huge pickup!! No way would Graham Gano make all 4 of those kicks…
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
10:43 pm
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:10 pm
“….VaBravesFan-
RG3 is the kind of guy the NFL needs to build a campaign around. He’s articulate, good looking, talented, and has a killer smile. He’s all that is right with young players today. I like him….”
Then you would LOVE my eldest grandson.!
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
10:44 pm
Cab
ESPN I believe had the Redskins going 2-14 this season…. Which makes no sense considering last season we won 6 games…
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:45 pm
the Ghost of Chipper Jones-
He may be a bit young for me
But I probably would
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
10:45 pm
DAVID AKERS couldn’t even MAKE the REDSKINS. You love expatriates don’t you?
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:45 pm
VaBravesFan-
they also predicted the Packers would go 16-0…
#Fail
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:46 pm
the Ghost of Chipper Jones-
As long as they play as well as those guys have for us, yes!
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
10:47 pm
VaBravesFan:
ESPN is haunted by the ghost of WELLINGTON MARA
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
10:48 pm
In case you folks haven’t noticed, my obsessive nature has taken on a ghostly figure at the moment. Heh!
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
10:49 pm
Yeah just seen your FB post lol
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:49 pm
Akers with FG of 40, 44, and 63 yards today, and 3-3 on PAT.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:51 pm
VaBravesFan-
My Facebook? Are we Facebook friends? I have a hard time keeping real names straight with blog names
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
10:52 pm
There’s a kid that we just cut last week that will do well in the NFL I believe, LB MARCUS WHITE. He was picked up, but I can’t remember by whom.
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:53 pm
We are pretty solid at LB, so we don’t need him
Julian Grendal
September 9th, 2012
10:53 pm
With 21 games left, we would have to have a worse collapse than last year….to not qualify as a Wild Card.
However, with it being a one game playoff between the two Wild Cards…..anything can happen. If we can sweep the Nationals this weekend….things could get interesting. Too bad we pretty much sucked against the Nationals this year.
At least this year’s bunch is showing a little heart. Nice to see us beating the teams we’re supposed to beat….which we couldnt do last September.
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
10:54 pm
Yeah we added each other a couple months ago. Ryan Vick
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
10:54 pm
I just won a COLONEL SANDERS look-alike contest. The trophy makes me extremely proud.
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
10:55 pm
You should check out the picture of me and my GF’s son rocking Braves hats
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:56 pm
VaBravesFan-
Ah yes. I was wondering who that was
Seriously, don’t be offended. I have a horrible memory for names
cabravesfan
September 9th, 2012
10:57 pm
VaBravesFan-
I will. Your girl is rather gorgeous, by the way
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
10:57 pm
I’m not, I find myself wondering who some of the people on my facebook are too at times. lol I think I have around 15 bloggers on there.
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
10:59 pm
Thanks
VaBravesFan
September 9th, 2012
11:02 pm
Haha, yall hear the guy in the back ground screaming “THEY RAN THE PLAY” over and over again lol
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
11:05 pm
AKERS turned out to be mighty good. He wasn’t good enough to make the REDSKINS who cut him after his rookie year. Dumb-azzes
After cutting both NEIL RACKERS and GRAHAM GANO this pre-season, the ‘SKINS signed BILLY CUNDIFF. He will be the difference in two games this season i predict.
BTW VaBavesFan did you catch the number of that player that let a N.O. player come free right up the middle and block SAV ROCCA’s punt? It was none other that # 57 BRYAN KEHL, the guy the REDSKINS kept instead of MARCUS WHITE
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
11:09 pm
3-0 METS. We have nine more against the METS [3] and FISH. We need to run the table on those two teams. That alone gets us to 90 wins if we don’t win against another team. Nice start to that run.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 9th, 2012
11:11 pm
98.6
Venice Jim
September 9th, 2012
11:26 pm
Hey, 98.6, it’s good to have you back again…
nolie
September 9th, 2012
11:30 pm
99.44
Venice Jim
September 9th, 2012
11:30 pm
Bye, bye, Big Ben…
Venice Jim
September 9th, 2012
11:31 pm
Marilyn Chambers?
Sopheee
September 9th, 2012
11:31 pm
Happy for Peyton.
Venice Jim
September 9th, 2012
11:38 pm
Referencing, of course, her Ivory Snow box, and not her more lucrative career…
Venice Jim
September 9th, 2012
11:51 pm
Requiem in pace, bloggo…
TheOnlyBravesan
September 9th, 2012
11:51 pm
ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo
FROM ELIAS: Peyton Manning (7,226 passes) needed more than 400 fewer passes than Brett Favre (7,699) to ring up his 400th career pass TD…
Cuz Peyton throws less picks and bad passes than Favre did…
And with that, I bid all a good night. Peace.
Venice Jim
September 9th, 2012
11:56 pm
Boz:
What a stinker!
The Nationals were so flat Sunday they looked like they’d all been shut down. With the Marlins already ahead 6-0 in the fifth inning and the Nats still without a hit, one fan broke the gorgeous sunny afternoon silence, yelling, “Wake up!”
Venice Jim
September 9th, 2012
11:59 pm
“Ain’t much to say about that one, so . . . ” said Johnson, attempting, unsuccessfully, to negotiate the first eight-word press conference in baseball history.
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:00 am
Check back next Sunday night, after the Nats finish a six-game road trip with three showdown games in Atlanta, to see how much, if any, of the buzz has been killed.
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:00 am
The Nats should arrive in New York chuckling. Their seven rookies — yes, it’s the annual hazing trip — dressed up as the U.S. women’s gymnastics team.
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:02 am
Chipper Jones @RealCJ10
Enjoyed my last experience in the NYC. Thx to the Mets org and the fans for rolling out the red carpet. Sweeps r extra sweet in New york!!
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:03 am
My posts are far superior when I am plagiarizing…
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:04 am
Hard to believe anyone takes my personally transcribed nonsense seriously…
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:35 am
Bruce Springsteen, who has become known for occasional concerts with the E Street Band, with Eddie Vedder, who appeared with a old band no one is really familiar with:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/bruce-springsteen-performs-atlantic-city-with-eddie-vedder-20120908
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:38 am
“an” old band…
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:43 am
Everything dies, baby, that’s s fact,
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back…
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:44 am
Put your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty
And meet me tonight in Atlantic City…
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:50 am
Not trying to break up this amazing conversatory activity, but I hear a bed whispering my name…
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:51 am
It’s tough living in LA and dealing with the the juggernaut the Dodgers have become since making the trade that changed everything…
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:53 am
Does TOBF realize he has morphed into TOB thanks to the disappearing F?
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:54 am
Buh bye…
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:55 am
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehn, adieu…
GermanBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
1:17 am
great “singing”, Venice Jim!
good song…
GermanBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
1:18 am
Here’s a thought: can the Braves still catch the Nats???? I say: why not????
Ward
September 10th, 2012
1:22 am
Helle everyone! Another close game, but will take it, and I hope the offense with the Braves will wake uo tomorrow on Simmons return. Braves offense went down wheb Simmons went down. Could use some speed to get the offense going.
Ward
September 10th, 2012
1:25 am
Glad Moylan, is doing well, and he’s already been a big help. Great job by the pitching, and great job by Mac. Could sure use his bat down the stretch too.
Ward
September 10th, 2012
1:49 am
When Simmons, comes back the offense should come back to life. His high energy, and play, should rub off on the Braves players, and that could be what the Braves need down the stretch! An awakenining…………All, have a good one! Talk again, and peace my friends, and “Go!!!!!Braves!!!!!. Good thing we have the solid pitching………
TheOnlyBravesan
September 10th, 2012
5:50 am
Here’s a thought: can the Braves still catch the Nats???? I say: why not????
I think we can…need to sweep them in ATL of course, but we have a shot.
TheOnlyBravesan
September 10th, 2012
6:02 am
A Mrs. Ferrell got at it with Chipper last night… you can see all her comment on Twitta. It started like this…
Chipper Jones @RealCJ10
Enjoyed my last experience in the NYC. Thx to the Mets org and the fans for rolling out the red carpet. Sweeps r extra sweet in New york!!
Kathleen Farrell @Kat25Farrell
@RealCJ10 Larry u are the Anti-Christ of the Mets, u are a STD that will Never go away.I hate u!!!#hardcoremetsfan
Chipper Jones @RealCJ10
@Kat25Farrell Ha! Funny that a jilted mets fan would point the camera at its best feature. Not much above the shoulders,huh?
Chipper with a zinger! I’m sure you can figure out where the cam is pointed…
TheOnlyBravesan
September 10th, 2012
6:04 am
And looking at the replies to his tweet, there were some hateful comments from Mutts fans… I’m assuming these guys didn’t go to the game, seeing how classless they were.
ncgary
September 10th, 2012
7:32 am
yo chippuh
thanks for the memuries
still feeling fine
hope you all are too
Couch Tater
September 10th, 2012
7:49 am
Steve Avery’s name has been bantered about by Scott Boras, as a reason for shutting down Stephen Strasburg. Leo has been criticized repeatedly about Steve.
Maybe, Steve had other things to do…
Tears well in Avery’s eyes as Evan, an 18-year-old senior at Allen Park Cabrini, speaks of how much being on the school’s baseball and football teams have meant to him.
“It’s fun,” he said. “I liked being on the teams, it was all fun on the field, too. In football, I just like to hit people, I guess.”
As Evan spoke, Avery never took his eyes off his son, and the look on his face made it apparent that the former major league pitcher was listening to his personal miracle.
Here’s the rest…
http://www.freep.com/article/20120601/HSS1201/206010398?fb_comment_id=fbc_10151785339330055_33305838_10151787295175055
Kat
September 10th, 2012
7:59 am
TheOnlyBravesan @6:04 am — There were still some classless fans in the crowd last night booing him when he came up to the plate and when he ran into the dugout from first. Or maybe it was just my section who was classless.
cowdogit
September 10th, 2012
8:01 am
This year every winning streak was stopped when Fredi sent Constanza to the minors. I hope he’s learned his lesson and keeps him on the playoff roster. Simmons at short, Prado at third and Constanza in left will keep tihis streak going.
Couch Tater
September 10th, 2012
8:08 am
Cards vs Dodgers, this weekend. Big games for the wildchase.
Kat
September 10th, 2012
8:11 am
Lows in the 30s according to my weather guy… Fall is here.
Couch Tater
September 10th, 2012
8:12 am
Or maybe it was just my section who was classless.
Well…uh, I always like your posts…
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
8:13 am
Hmm, okay Kat. Couldn’t hear much on the TV…
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
8:14 am
This year every winning streak was stopped when Fredi sent Constanza to the minors. I hope he’s learned his lesson and keeps him on the playoff roster.
Whereas I hoped he’s learned his lesson about putting the best players on the field whenever possible. With Simmons back, perhaps we will no longer be subject to the Johnson/Constanza/Francisco lineups.
Probably just a dream, though. Against righties recently, Fredo has been moving one of his LH sluggers down in the lineup and moving another one up, when both have hit LHP poorly this year. So, why would one think that lineup logic would suddenly appear during the last month?
Kat
September 10th, 2012
8:15 am
TheOnlyBravesFan .. could have been just my section but there were some very loud boos, however I was impressed that there were also many people standing and clapping for him while wearing their blue and orange.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
8:15 am
Prado at 3rd, and Chipper where? Geez…
Cards vs Dodgers, this weekend. Big games for the wildchase.
For them… I think we’d want the Cards to win, push the Dodgers further out of contention. Allows us to clinch earlier. Even if we don’t want to face the Cards, that’s likely to happen. So, the sooner we can clinch and set up our rotation, the better.
dean
September 10th, 2012
8:35 am
Couch Tater,
Thanks for that link.
cowdogit
September 10th, 2012
8:43 am
Chipper is so slow he should be used as a pinchhitter only with runners on and two outs. With Bourn, Heyward and Canstanza in the lineup it off sets so many double play candidates.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
8:44 am
Lew
September 10th, 2012
8:58 am
cowdog(**)itforbrains strikes yet again.
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
9:14 am
For TenneseePaul, since June 19th….
Heyward – .292/.358/.535
Freeman – .271/.385/.465
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
9:20 am
Since July 21st, Freddie Freeman has hit .229/.365/.386 in 203 plate appearances. In his last 22 games since August 17th, he’s hit .184/.337/.382 in 95 plate appearances.
Gotta say though, I love the walk rates and plate appearances I’ve seen from Freddie. Early in the season he was swinging at everything – but he’s been very selective and working deep into the count.
Capt.Mudd
September 10th, 2012
9:21 am
And the sun comes up finding us in a good place…with the memory of Chipper’s final visit to Flushing Meadows as a player fresh on our minds; one must wonder; at 51/2 games back…are these 2012 Braves approaching the final weeks as expected?
Shall it be coined the year the Braves fail to fold–or better, refuse to fold? Only time will tell….but they are well on their way to just that. Tonight’s series opener at Milwaukee is of course, vital, we traditionally play well there….nothing wrong with continuing that trait….then on to the Ted and you know who. Mr. Uggla’s last few games being any indication, along with Mac seemingly on cue, and there certainly appears to be a lot for us to look forward to in the coming weeks–as well as the return of Andrelton Simmons….well, a good ‘no fold’ appears doable.
I want Moylan, I want Moylan……..back to the 7th & 8th frames, thank you–though it is a bit comforting to know he can work late with apparently no big issues. Eric Hinski continuing to make contact in his PH appearances sure looks better than his LF backpedal ‘panic to catch’ effort. Each Brave has to now ‘turn it up’ and do what they ‘do’ well–and let things fall where they may.
In closing, wouldn’t things get real interesting if Meds said he could pitch every other day? Well, that’s a pun filled pun pie…..rather, if we just keep our spirits up….players, fans alike….2012 can in fact be a special Braves year.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
9:23 am
He’s back folks… Since being benched, Uggla has played 5 games, with a .389/.476/.722/1.198 line. Scored 5 runs, got 7 hits in 21 PAs, 3 doubles, 1 HR, 1 RBI, and 3 BB vs 1 K.
Him not striking out is a good sign, and from looking at his swing, he looks better. I think this time it’s for real.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
9:27 am
Though, Uggla was hitting even before he got benched. The benching was kinda stupid. In his last 15 games, Uggla has a .283/.389/.543/.932 line…. 8 BB vs 11 Ks
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
9:33 am
In his last 22 games since August 17th
Luckily, McCann and Uggla might be starting to contribute, and Heyward is having a good September, so far. It was good to see them win a game with Heyward and Freeman going oh-fer and Chipper on the bench.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
9:36 am
Nine of [Minor's] past 11 starts have been quality starts, and he is tied with Hudson for the staff lead with 13 quality starts.
Raise your hand, anybody who thought Minor would lead the staff in quality starts this year.
Tomahawkin
September 10th, 2012
9:37 am
Huge Sweep over the Weekend In the Rotten Apple…
Hard to believe we got swept by these bums to start the season 0-4
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
9:42 am
Raise your hand, anybody who thought Minor would lead the staff in quality starts this year.
Me!!! (not really)… but I didn’t think that he’d have started the year as bad as he did. Was expecting a 3.70 ERA for the year. He’s had a nice turn-around though.
Tomahawkin
September 10th, 2012
9:42 am
Ho Hum
We beat the AAA Bingmington Mets, thats was what we were supposed to do to go 92-70
Throttle Back folks
We still can’t hit for #### with R.I.S.P.
And Milwaukee has been a house of Horrors for the Braves since 2000
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
9:43 am
I’d love to hit the RHP of the Brewers hard this week. Got some tough pitching matchups the next 12 games after the Brew Crew. Think we’ll see Josh Johnson and Mark Buerhle twice each if the schedule holds. And then we face the Phils and Nats staffs for 6 games total. Be nice to see us touch up Peralta, Estrada and Gallardo.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
9:44 am
Brewers have not lost a series since getting swept in Colorado the middle of the August (they’ve split some four-gamers, but no worse than that). It’s a cruel joke that the Braves are getting plenty of games against sub-.500 teams, but happen to be catching some of them when they are playing their best.
Tomahawkin
September 10th, 2012
9:45 am
“Raise your hand, anybody who thought Minor would lead the staff in quality starts this year. ”
I got Both hands Raised High…!
The dude would have a .500 W-L Record if he had any kind of Run support…
He is Getting screwed in that stat like Big Red used to…
phil
September 10th, 2012
9:53 am
We’ve won 5 straight….
The collapse continues.
phil
September 10th, 2012
9:56 am
Chipper was 0-NY this trip….
He needs to retire.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
9:59 am
We’ve won 5 straight…. The collapse continues.
And picked up two games in the standings over a weekend. The dream lives, LOL.
‘Course, Nats get the Mets this week, so they might turn that dream into a nightmare.
phil
September 10th, 2012
10:13 am
5.5 can be overcome, obviously. It’s certainly easier to accomplish if Uggla and McCann decide to keep playing like major leaguers and if Chipper comes back to life.
But realistically, we’ll be fortunate to escape this coming week splitting these games.
Soon, the cries to fire someone, to fire FG, to fire Terry Pendleton, Frank Wren, the usher for section 221 will begin anew, possibly as soon as tonight….
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
10:18 am
The Arizona Diamondbacks spoke to multiple teams about Justin Upton during the season, and rival executives expect they will trade the right fielder this winter. But some club officials also believe Arizona will move center fielder Chris Young, as well. Arizona could go into next season with an outfield of Gerardo Parra, Jason Kubel and Adam Eaton if it deals both Upton and Young, and the team’s clear focus will be adding a shortstop, such as the Rangers’ Elvis Andrus. – Buster Olney
Not saying either will be obtained by the Braves, but I’d expect both to be on their list. Simmons isn’t going anywhere, but I’d love to see a three team trade where the Braves get Upton(or Young, to a much lesser extent), the other team gets pitching from Atlanta, and Zona gets a SS.
Tomahawkin
September 10th, 2012
10:19 am
Ring The Bell The Division Race is Over!
No way will we catch the Curley W’s, They are our Daddy ;(
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
10:19 am
Chris Young is owed 10 million in 2013, as he has a 1.5 million dollar buyout for his option year in 2014 – don’t really see it getting picked up.
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
10:22 am
Unfortunately, Arizona’s strongest spot in their minors is the same as the Braves, starting pitching. They also have a pretty good bullpen, so I’m not sure if EOF or Venters can engage them. But maybe so. I see them targeting position players for Upton. And major league players as their farm system is already strong.
Hillbilly
September 10th, 2012
10:25 am
Course, Nats get the Mets this week, so they might turn that dream into a nightmare.
R.A. Dickey vs. Jordan Zimmermann in game 2. We missed him. Nats don’t.
Lew
September 10th, 2012
10:25 am
I heard Leo on XM Home Plate this weekend commenting on the Strasburg situation and Avery. Leo claimed he had nothing to do with Avery’s downfall – that he had a MLB career of 1500IP.
The fact is that Avery was excellent and fell off a cliff after a couple of years under Leo. He had an increase in IP from age 20-21 (1991-1992) of over 110 IP and then another 23 in 93. He never came within 50 IP of that level (223IP at age 22) ever again and never had another season like those prior to the increase.
I know that some feel The Verducci Effect is BS, but this transcends TVE by about 75IP – I’d say it definitely had an effect on Avery’s longevity.
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
10:26 am
Hanson to Toronto, Yunel Escobar and prospects from both teams to Arizona, Upton to Atlanta.
Justin Upton for Elvis Andrus makes too much sense to ignore. Added parts around those two.
Hillbilly
September 10th, 2012
10:29 am
And with that, the Braves will miss Zimmermann unless Davey shuffles the rotation with their off day.
Tomahawkin
September 10th, 2012
10:29 am
Oh Yes!
We Get Lil Andy Simmons Back after 2 months! Boy has he been Missed! Its Like Trading for A Big Game SS
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
10:32 am
Hanson gonna be lit up like a tree in Toronto and the AL East… not even so sure that Yunel would be wanted by ‘Zona… he has issues. Though, I’m sure that something like that can work. Don’t see Hanson being all that alluring to the Rangers either, they have lots of injured pitchers already.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
10:34 am
Leo claimed he had nothing to do with Avery’s downfall
Yeah right… If Leo was such a good pitching coach, why isn’t he so sought after? Don’t really put much stock into anything he says…
Tomahawkin
September 10th, 2012
10:39 am
Hanson gonna be lit up like a tree in Toronto and the AL East… —-TOBF
Bank on It,
That TB Rays Running Game is Gonna Run at will on him…Not to Mention The Yankees Slapped him at their Corporate Bandbox when we played them…of course the offense gave him support that day, they do so everytime he pitches like ####
Tomahawkin
September 10th, 2012
10:41 am
Leo claimed he had nothing to do with Avery’s downfall
Yeah right… If Leo was such a good pitching coach, why isn’t he so sought after? Don’t really put much stock into anything he says…—-TOBF
I met him in person, the dude is humble, so I usually take his thoughts as knowledgeable, but he makes up too many excuses however on the Radio when the team doesn’t show up for big games….
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
10:44 am
R.A. Dickey vs. Jordan Zimmermann in game 2. We missed him. Nats don’t.
Matt Harvey is no walk in the park, either. Hey, if they can lose two outta three to the Marlins, why not the Mets, also?
Lew
September 10th, 2012
10:51 am
Interesting – Braves record by SS-
Early season with The Rev as primary SS – 28-25
With Simmons from AS break – 18-14
Sine Simmons with Wilson, Janish and Martin – 32-21
I’m not sure who pays SS really matters to the Braves’ record. I’d prefer Simmons for obvious reasons, but it apparently doesn’t make much of a difference in the record – the Braves are winning with all three (or four, or five) of them.
semiballcoach
September 10th, 2012
10:53 am
avery messed up his oblique nad was never the same
leo puts down pitch limits now, but he was part of them under bobby cox
semiballcoach
September 10th, 2012
10:53 am
and
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
10:58 am
And with that, the Braves will miss Zimmermann unless Davey shuffles the rotation with their off day.
Braves are scheduled to see Detwiler, Jackson, And Gonzalez, right?
cricket
September 10th, 2012
11:01 am
I’m not sure who pays SS really matters to the Braves’ record.
it would seem so, if looked at only that factor. E,g. if i remember correctly (don’t have time to look up), early when Rev was starting, the offense was clicking on all cylinders. so his deficiency compared to simmons in both offense and defense may have been covered up. similar factors could be pointed out for the records as they are with different SS.
anyway, from this point onwards, great to have simmons as he is at least as good as Janish in defense and way better than all others on offense. he should give the braves much better chance to win going forward.
Lew
September 10th, 2012
11:04 am
cricket – Exactly – It seems to matter more if the rest of the team is hitting or pitching.
Maybe it would have meant more wins if Simmons had been in the lineup all year – no way to really tell, but the Braves keep winning despite who is playing SS and despite how much so many here believe they aren’t.
Hillbilly
September 10th, 2012
11:05 am
Braves are scheduled to see Detwiler, Jackson, And Gonzalez, right?
Yeah I think so.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
11:08 am
So we coulda had REV starting all year and been okay? Maybe had a bit more offense from him while we slumped? Knew it was a bad idea to bring up Simmons and then not let Pastornicky go back to SS when Simba got hurt…
(complete sarcasm)
cricket
September 10th, 2012
11:09 am
Lew – agreed though always better to have simmons’ stick in the lineup compared to others.
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
11:11 am
Chase Headley is on fire. He is not getting traded if the Padres have intentions of winning baseball games.
DAP
September 10th, 2012
11:14 am
TOBF If Leo was such a good pitching coach, why isn’t he so sought after?
he was the highest paid pitching coach in the majors at one time.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
11:14 am
he should give the braves much better chance to win going forward.
If only because he will cause Fredo to have fewer opportunities to play lineup roulette. Everything else is gravy.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 10th, 2012
11:17 am
Trey:
from last night. Had to attend my wife who is not well at all. Almost ran to the hospital last night, but her new infectous disease doc is wonderful. He called, and prescribed some meds to try and slow the drainage being caused by the imflammation in her sinuses. It seems to be working and she actually got about five hours sleep last night.
The swelling is pretty general including the right side of her brain, but not severe enough to operate. Lesions appear and disappear over her body which this new doc thinks are the result of some form of auto-immune problem in her system.
The pain in her ankles and feet have reduced her ability to walk and I just got her a walker this a.m.. But despite all this, I think things are better. The old GP probably would have killed her with hospitalization and anti-biotics by now.
Thanx for asking, and keep her in your prayers.
Lew
September 10th, 2012
11:21 am
richbrave – Hope she’s all right. Sounds pretty tough to deal with. Hang in there.
abeeeewright
September 10th, 2012
11:22 am
I don’t think there are any MLB teams that are such push-overs that even a good team can just roll over them.
Braves have a chance to scupper the Brewers faint glimmer of hope for the WC. Need to put the stake in whenever you get a chance.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
11:24 am
he was the highest paid pitching coach in the majors at one time.
At one time… probably shouldn’t have been. But with all the “bad” pitching coaches now, esp. the teams with young pitchers and struggling rotations, you’d think that Leo would have more job offers if he’s such a great pitching coach. He might have been a decent one, but he made most of his fame on 3 HOFers. Those guys could’ve done that without him, in my opinion.
raleighbravefan
September 10th, 2012
11:28 am
richbrave (can’t get used to new name after all these years) – Sorry to hear about your wife, for sure.Lots of prayers and good thoughts going out to both of you, my friend. Keep us advised on progress.
raleighbravefan
September 10th, 2012
11:28 am
richbrave (can’t get used to new name after all these years) – Sorry to hear about your wife, for sure.Lots of prayers and good thoughts going out to both of you, my friend. Keep us advised on progress.
Lew
September 10th, 2012
11:31 am
Leo’s strength as a pitching coach had more to do with bringing vets who had fallen off back to what made them good – at least for a season or two. His successes were Jared Wright,John Burkett and a few others like them. Not so much on the younger pitchers, though I’m pretty sure that some like Jason Marquis would have been a challenge for any pitching coach.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 10th, 2012
11:35 am
raleigh:
Wow guy, you really mean it. Twice. Thanks. And a big thank you to BRAVA and any other well-wishers I missed last night while running around.
raleighbravefan
September 10th, 2012
11:38 am
Sorry about the double post.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 10th, 2012
11:38 am
New doc just called and got her appointments moved up to Wed and Thurs. This guy is phenominal -name EDWARD EDMONDS if you ever need an expert on immune problems.
CB
September 10th, 2012
11:38 am
rich, best wishes and prayers from my wife and I.
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
11:41 am
Been really impressed with Matt Harvey. Mets have something with him, Dickey, Niese and Wheeler coming up next year.
the Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 10th, 2012
11:42 am
Thanx LEW. Time to fly folks. I’ll get back to you. Thanx again everybody. Having folks on your side almost makes me want to be a politician. After all, ’tis the season. Heh! GO BRAVES
augustaaugusta
September 10th, 2012
11:46 am
It is a pity, that now I can not express – it is compelled to leave. I will return – I will necessarily express the opinion on this question.
P.S. What do you think about Windows 2012?
Couch Tater
September 10th, 2012
11:47 am
Having folks on your side almost makes me want to be a politician
Spit those minor league stats from both sides of yer mouth and you got the nomination.
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
11:54 am
Paul Janish did a good job.
The Braves’ batting average given up on ground balls:
Before Simmons – .274
Simmons – .192
After Simmons – .244
TennesseePaul
September 10th, 2012
11:56 am
Chase Headley is on fire. He is not getting traded if the Padres have intentions of winning baseball games.
It would seem ridiculous to sign Carlos Q and then trade Headley.
TennesseePaul
September 10th, 2012
11:57 am
The Braves’ batting average given up on ground balls:…
What’s the sample size for each of those?
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
12:00 pm
For 10Paul:
Before Simmons: 170 for 635, 14 ROE
Simmons: 70 for 375, 10 ROE
After Simmons: 167 for 696, 12 ROE
I take ROEs away from the ABs before getting the batting average.
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
12:05 pm
A healthy Heyward and Freeman, revived Uggla and McCann, Simmons back, Medlen in the rotation.
The next month-plus could be the best the Braves have to offer in 2012. We’ll see how far it can take them.
TennesseePaul
September 10th, 2012
12:12 pm
Ef, that 7 game stretch at the start of August was rough for Freeman.
Since then he’s gotten no love from opposition defenses, but he’s still making the pitchers work: .219/.378/.453/.831 with a BABiP of .227 (Aug 20, 2012 to Sep 9, 2012).
He’s in another 7 game crapper right now, but he’s still walking like crazy.
Since June 19th
_G__AVG__OBP__SLG___OPS
14 .280 .373 .460 0.833
11 .429 .489 .786 1.275
08 .154 .313 .154 0.466
14 .360 .467 .580 1.047
07 .077 .172 .077 0.249
12 .317 .442 .683 1.125
07 .043 .267 .043 0.310
The guy started out human, then has flipped between superman and dead on a week/two-week frequency. So, if that continues, he should be right on pace to push agains the Nats, and cool off against the Pirates, then push in the post-season.
Now, as for Ef's glee with Freeman's struggles, there's a word for that: Hater.
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
12:16 pm
Now, as for Ef’s glee with Freeman’s struggles, there’s a word for that: Hater.
Just the same amount of glee as you have for Heyward’s “struggles”, TenneseePaul.
CB
September 10th, 2012
12:18 pm
Is it possible we could actually pull for both? You know, Braves uniforms?
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
12:19 pm
It would seem ridiculous to sign Carlos Q and then trade Headley.
They need some starting pitching and another middle of the order bat, but other than that, I’m liking what I see from that team. Evreth Cabrera and Alexi Amarista are good too. Great system as well.
jeffrey d
September 10th, 2012
12:21 pm
No, you have to only pick one.
George_George
September 10th, 2012
12:22 pm
Repost form last night cause I was nice.
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George_George
September 9th, 2012
8:30 pm
Hey all
I may shock some of you. First, we were lucky to win todays game. Second, TOMMY did well. Third, go to have you back BRIAN. Forth,FREDI was NOT strange with his pitching moves,I think he did well, I remember critisizeing him earlyer this season for not doing
jeffrey d
September 10th, 2012
12:23 pm
I remember critisizeing him earlyer this season
Wait, you criticized Fredi? When was that? I must have missed it.
chipontheroad
September 10th, 2012
12:26 pm
As chipper rides off into the sunset Fredi and double George are getting better and better at this baseball thing
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
12:31 pm
The Braves have the best ERA in the National League, going all the way back to May 3rd, a span of 116 games.
Arkansas Transplant
September 10th, 2012
12:32 pm
I still think that Craig Gentry would be the best trade target for CF next season.
George_George
September 10th, 2012
12:32 pm
S/O richbrave
Till last night I did not know who u were with new name. I want you to know my thoughts are with you, hope wife improves very soon.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
12:32 pm
No, you have to only pick one.
Indeed… can’t have both Greinke and Shields (quite unlikely to happen). Pick ye now whose side you’re on. TOBF and ArkT or Efrim.
MDBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
12:35 pm
Unbelievable how fast the summer went. Fewer than 30 games to go – sigh. I will miss Chipper but I’m sure the Mutts won’t. ha ha Well played this weekend Bravos. Hope for no letdowns in Milwaukee.
Great song to end the blog with DOB. Thanks.
TennesseePaul
September 10th, 2012
12:38 pm
Just the same amount of glee as you have for Heyward’s “struggles”
That wasn’t glee. That was depression for his inability to even match reasonable expectations.
George_George
September 10th, 2012
12:39 pm
chipontheroad
September 10th, 2012
12:26 pm
As chipper rides off into the sunset Fredi and double George are getting better and better at this baseball thing
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That last weekend of regular season will be so sad. I was hopeing CHIPPER would stay with the team in some capasity, but he says he won’t because of the travel [understood CHIPPER] I think he would be great in TV booth.
TennesseePaul
September 10th, 2012
12:41 pm
I still think that Craig Gentry would be the best trade target for CF next season.
He’s a platoon player and will be 29 years old. I wouldn’t trade all that much for him.
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
12:42 pm
MLB Stat of the Day @MLBStatoftheDay
Brian McCann and Johnny Bench are only 2 catchers in history to have at least six 20-homer seasons through their age-28 season.
TennesseePaul
September 10th, 2012
12:43 pm
They need some starting pitching and another middle of the order bat
Yeah. No reason to trade Chase for that. They’d be dumping a middle of the order bat for a middle of the order bat. I just don’t see them trading him. It’d make no sense. They help they seek could be found through FA or other trades not involving Chase.
brian
September 10th, 2012
12:45 pm
love to see McCann getting it together. Maybe he is responding to the cortisone injection. I cannot remember a power drought like that from McCann before.
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
12:46 pm
Since July 23rd, a span of 46 games, the Braves have a 2.55 team ERA. That’s by far the best in the NL over that span, over the Phillies (3.22) and Nationals (3.46).
Hillbilly
September 10th, 2012
12:47 pm
@Jason Isbell
I can’t get over the fact that the Reverend Todd Snider has agreed to perform our marriage ceremony. Gonna be a hoot, @amandashires.
DOB, this might be the greatest wedding ceremony of all time for fans of good music.
Arkansas Transplant
September 10th, 2012
12:49 pm
TP, yeah that’s why I think we should target him for CF. He’d be under control for a while, he hits lefties quite well, has good speed and defense and may come at a low cost.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
12:53 pm
That was depression for his inability to even match reasonable expectations.
Challenge!…on “reasonable”.
David O'Brien
September 10th, 2012
12:56 pm
Hillbilly: No doubt. Wonder if the bride and groom will do a song together, or each do one for the other? The Rev. Todd Snider? Gotta love it. Jason and Amanda live in Nashville now, and Todd Snider has for a long time.
Arkansas Transplant
September 10th, 2012
12:58 pm
Hillbilly, have you recovered from Saturday yet?
DS1
September 10th, 2012
1:00 pm
As much as I love Chase Headley’s game, the Friars would be nuts to deal him.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
1:12 pm
Since July 23rd, a span of 46 games, the Braves have a 2.55 team ERA. That’s by far the best in the NL over that span, over the Phillies (3.22) and Nationals (3.46).
Meanwhile, innings continue to pile up for the Nats’ bullpen (either the most or second-most in the league, I can’t remember). Sadly, a lot of less-than-6-IP from that staff, TennPaul.
ACE
September 10th, 2012
1:13 pm
The Pirates have faded. Now a three team race for two WC spots.
TennesseePaul
September 10th, 2012
1:17 pm
Sadly, a lot of less-than-6-IP from that staff, TennPaul.
As of late you mean? The overall season for that team has them averaging over 6IP/GS. Not so much for the Braves.
ChattTownBrian
September 10th, 2012
1:17 pm
brian, he has 20 homers again. Not really having a power outage. His OBP and Avg are way down for him. Pretty much everything else across the board is down, but power is still there.
phil
September 10th, 2012
1:17 pm
Bring back Hack Wilson…
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
1:19 pm
The Pirates have faded. Now a three team race for two WC spots.
Almost down to a 2-team race for those 2 spots… if the Cards take care of business, it’ll almost be over.
abeeeewright
September 10th, 2012
1:20 pm
“No, you have to only pick one.”
The Highlander Conundrum.
ChattTownBrian
September 10th, 2012
1:21 pm
Should make the playoffs, but after last time I don’t want to get cocky. We’re just way healthier this time and that pen is way more rested.
brian
September 10th, 2012
1:22 pm
CTB – I was talking about the 3+ week stint where he had no extra base hits. Nada.
Even when his average slumped at times in the past, he still had power. The 3 week power outage with the shoulder injury had/has me worried
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
1:23 pm
According to coolstandings.com, the Braves have a 99.3% chance of making the playoffs, which, coincidentally, is the same number they had at their highest point last year. Something that would happen 7 times in 1000 years in back-to-back years? I don’t think so.
raleighbravefan
September 10th, 2012
1:23 pm
3 team race for NL WC …Cards, Dodgers, and Nats
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
1:24 pm
coolstandings gives the Braves a 5.8% chance of winning the division.
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
1:25 pm
Of the three division leaders in the NL, the Nats actually have the lowest probability of winning theirs, at 94.2%.
abeeeewright
September 10th, 2012
1:25 pm
Based on record and strength of remaining schedule, Pirates get the second WC.
Cards and Dodgers have the toughest remaining schedule.
I know the Pirates stunk against the Cubs, but so did the Braves.
ChattTownBrian
September 10th, 2012
1:27 pm
brian, yeah well the shoulder thing and maybe even some eye problems could be the cause for that. The shoulder for sure.
There’s no reason we shouldn’t make the playoffs, but never underestimate Fredi.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
1:27 pm
As of late you mean? The overall season for that team has them averaging over 6IP/GS.
Gonzalez and Zimmerman are right at 6 IP, the other three are under, I believe. Detwiler might be throwing your numbers off, since he has some innings as a reliever this year.
TennesseePaul
September 10th, 2012
1:28 pm
Strasburg and Detwiler are the only two Nats starters averaging less than 6IP/GS, with Strasburg having the lowest rate. But the other three are over 6 on the season.
Beachy and Medlen are the only two Braves starters over 6IP/GS.
Those bullpen innings for the Nats correlates well with extra inning games. They’ve had 9 extra inning games for a total of 17 extra innings just since the all star break. The Braves have had 10 extra inning games all season for a total of 20 extra innings.
abeeeewright
September 10th, 2012
1:28 pm
Actually, a pretty good argument could be made for the Phillies getting the second WC.
I think the Braves stop the Brewers train in the next three games. Cards and Dodgers have a tough schedule. Pirates can’t beat the Cubs.
One Game Play-In between Phils and Nats. I’m calling it here.
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
1:28 pm
I hope the Pirates get the second wild card, but I highly doubt that they will. At this point, they are, at best, the 8th best team in the NL. They have an easier schedule, but they’re not as good.
phil
September 10th, 2012
1:29 pm
Great.
Now what percentage chance do we have of winning the one game showdown so that we make the actual playoffs? (And no, playing at Turner Field would not be an advantage. We have yet to win a decisive game there unless we did so in 99 or 02, which I frankly can’t recall one way or the other.)
Not nearly as great.
We need to win the division, some how, some way. What are those odds?
Brava
September 10th, 2012
1:30 pm
3 team race for NL WC …Cards, Dodgers, and Nats
I like the way you think, raleigh.
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
1:30 pm
The Pirates are +3 in run differential for the season, which is 9th in the NL. And the Phillies (10th) are catching up fast.
TennesseePaul
September 10th, 2012
1:30 pm
Detwiler might be throwing your numbers off, since he has some innings as a reliever this year.
Nope. A typo threw off my numbers. the 3 and the 4 are right next to each other.
For simplicity scoots, I use the team splits: http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/split.cgi?t=p&team=WSN&year=2012#sprel
phil
September 10th, 2012
1:31 pm
94.2%….
If we do the opposite of last year’s collapse, we win the division easily!!
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
1:33 pm
By the end of this week, the division will be up for grabs or sealed for Washington. The Braves have to sweep.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
1:33 pm
I use the team splits:
I was kinda looking at each pitcher, instead. If the Braves were averaging 6 IP per start, you’d still be ragging on Hanson for not, correct?
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
1:35 pm
Something that would happen 7 times in 1000 years in back-to-back years? I don’t think so.
Agree… which is why some people need to calm down… the WC is ours as long as we keep winning. Last September was an anomaly, historic. It’s not happening again,
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
1:35 pm
The Braves have to sweep.
Probably. But the Mets might rise up like a phoenix and squash the dastardly Nats first, and then we could have some serious fun.
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
1:36 pm
The Brewers have the 4th-best home record in the National League, at 41-28. Atlanta needs to find a way to take 2, then sweep Washington.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
1:36 pm
By the end of this week, the division will be up for grabs or sealed for Washington. The Braves have to sweep.
It’d also be nice to sweep the Brewers…. I think the Nats are bound to lose 1 game to the Mets, maybe 2. Put those 2 together, and man, it’s gonna be a fun last 2 weeks.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
1:38 pm
The Brewers have the 4th-best home record in the National League
But don’t the Braves have at least the third-best road record? Ergo, the Brewers’ home record is trumped.
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
1:38 pm
Make no mistake, the biggest weapon the Braves have in their chase for a division crown is the three games they have at home against Washington this weekend.
If the Braves go through that and only pick up one game (by not sweeping), it will be extremely tough to win it.
Brava
September 10th, 2012
1:38 pm
Yikes. The Braves have never faced Wily Peralta and he has a 5.14 ERA. Could be trouble. At least he’s right handed.
TennesseePaul
September 10th, 2012
1:39 pm
If the Braves were averaging 6 IP per start, you’d still be ragging on Hanson for not, correct?
Only if people were insisting that he is an “ace.” A team needs the majority of it’s starters to go 6 deep for a good chance at winning it all. It’s chances drop off considerably if none of the starters do that over a full season.
Besides, I don’t hate Hanson like Ef does. Ef has been calling for trading him all season long. He threw in the towel on Hanson back in Spring Training.
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
1:39 pm
Only the Nationals are better on the road. The Braves are 41-28, same as the Brewers’ home mark, ironically.
DAP
September 10th, 2012
1:41 pm
chatttownbrian Pretty much everything else across the board is down, but power is still there.
depends on how you measure power. a .415 slg% is really low for him, and he went all of august without an extra base hit.
Shaun
September 10th, 2012
1:42 pm
This is a beautiful thing:
**FREDI GONZALEZ
On using Kimbrel in 9th in tie game on road
“It was one of those situations in the ninth, Roger and I talked it over, they’ve got Davis and Duda coming up, and really you feel comfortable – it’s first time I’ve done it, bringing closer in a tie game on the road – but you feel with the way our pitching matched up later in the game, that that was the game right there. Now does it make my toes tingle doing that? I don’t know, doing that with your closer on the road. He’s pitched four out of five days, you don’t want to run him out there for two innings. But you know what? It worked out. You’ve got enough experience in the bullpen with Moylan and Durbin and that group of guys, that if we do get a lead they can do it.
“But I felt, talking to Roger, that facing the middle of the order in that inning, was important.”
George_George
September 10th, 2012
1:43 pm
phil
September 10th, 2012
1:29 pm
Great.
Now what percentage chance do we have of winning the one game showdown so that we make the actual playoffs? (And no, playing at Turner Field would not be an advantage. We have yet to win a decisive game there unless we did so in 99 or 02, which I frankly can’t recall one way or the other.)
Not nearly as great.
We need to win the division, some how, some way. What are those odds?
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AGREED,I hate that silly one game play-in. T
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
1:44 pm
McCann’s HR/FB% is 11.4%, which is right in line with what he usually does. His poor batting average and slugging percentage can be attributed to the extremely low BABIP. Whether you attribute the low BABIP to bad luck, the shift, or poor quality of contact, I don’t think his pure power has taken a hit, overall this season.
George_George
September 10th, 2012
1:46 pm
There should only be one WC, if there must be two , then it should be 2 out of 3.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
1:46 pm
Besides, I don’t hate Hanson like Ef does. Ef has been calling for trading him all season long. He threw in the towel on Hanson back in Spring Training.
I don’t think Efrim can be called out for hating Efrim… that’d have to be me. I’m the one who’s called up untradeable….
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
1:47 pm
Wow, what happened there…
I don’t think Efrim can be called out for hating Hanson…. that’d have to be me. I’m the one who has called him untradeable…
Shaun
September 10th, 2012
1:51 pm
George, I wouldn’t be surprised if eventually the wild card round was 2 out of 3 with no off-days. Seems MLB might eventually want to do that because it would make more money and it seems more fair (though that’s still a very short series).
Brian from SC, I suspect McCann’s low BABIP is mostly because of the shoulder issue. But he’s still probably strong enough that when he does get a hold of one, it goes like they always have. There may be a little bit of bad luck involved and the shift may be causing some trouble for him but I think it’s mostly the shoulder injury.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
1:52 pm
though, let it be known that I do not hate Tommy Hanson.
DS1
September 10th, 2012
1:54 pm
If the Nats finished the season with a .500 clip, then we’d have to win 16 of 21 to tie them. It’s not impossible, but unless they have an epic fail, it’s not likely.
nolie
September 10th, 2012
1:56 pm
Ef has been down on him cause of his velocity loss, but I don’t think he believes Tommy is worthless
DS1
September 10th, 2012
1:56 pm
But I’ll be pulling for it to happen……
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
1:56 pm
This is a beautiful thing:
Especially if you disregard the prior less-than-stellar bullpen management that left the manager without a go-to lefty to face Davis and Duda.
I didn’t see anything wrong with the move, simply because Fredo had left himself with no other option. He ended up rolling the tenth with with a ROOGY facing a lefty batter first and then David Wright with the game on the line, but what they hey, it worked out.
cricket
September 10th, 2012
1:59 pm
Meanwhile, innings continue to pile up for the Nats’ bullpen (either the most or second-most in the league, I can’t remember). Sadly, a lot of less-than-6-IP from that staff, TennPaul.
Sadly??
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
2:00 pm
Sadly??
cricket, just messin’ with TennPaul over his 6-IP-average bar for starters.
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
2:00 pm
If the Braves sweep the Nationals and the Nats go 10-9 in the other games, the Braves would have to go 13-5 in their other games.
If the Braves win 2 out of 3 against Washington, and the Nats go 10-9 in their other games, the Braves would have to go 15-3 in their other games.
You see how small the margin for error is.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
2:02 pm
You see how small the margin for error is.
But what a great story, when it happens.
nolie
September 10th, 2012
2:02 pm
sweep the Nats? what are y’all smokin’ today?
phil
September 10th, 2012
2:02 pm
Yeah, sadly?
Who gives a rat’s turd if the Nats have an issue or two. That’s supposed to be a GOOD thing….
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
2:04 pm
Not saying they will, nolie…saying they must to have a shot at the division.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
2:05 pm
We NEED to sweep to have a chance at the division… there’s no other way. We dug ourselves this hole, but we can get ourselves half-way out of it… need to keep up the pressure, sweep them in ATL, then hope that they lose another game or two ore than we do from that point on.
Let’s do this!
nolie
September 10th, 2012
2:05 pm
a coupla others have talked about doig it brian, I was just kidding around
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
2:06 pm
Somebody actually asked DOB this on Twitter. Do these people ever watch baseball?
Any chance, with Prado’s stellar D at SS, that Simmons could be tried in LF or take Uggla’s spot at 2B?
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
2:06 pm
sweep the Nats? what are y’all smokin’ today?
Alot of the TOBF drug it seems… it’s rubbing off on Brian now! It’s not that impossible, the series is in ATL, we seem to be streaking and the Nats are slumping. We’ll see what happens.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
2:07 pm
coupla others have talked about doig it brian, I was just kidding around
Hey, until they lose a game this weekend, I’m calling for a sweep, dammit.
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
2:07 pm
Remember that even if the Braves sweep, the Nats will hold the tiebreaker over the Braves head-to-head. There is no playoff for the division. If the Braves and Nats have the same record after game 162, the Braves are in the wild card play-in game.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
2:10 pm
There is no playoff for the division.
Are you sure? I thought head-to-heads and coin-flips were gone, because of the value accrued to the division winner now.
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
2:11 pm
You’re right, scoots…I misinterpreted something I read earlier.
The Nats would hold the tiebreaker for home field in that game.
Sorry, folks.
nolie
September 10th, 2012
2:11 pm
I figger with the Braves history of futility over the years, that we are almost certainly gonna be the team that runs afoul of the new system……
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
2:11 pm
Any chance that George will not notice that Carroll is in Milwaukee?
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
2:12 pm
Here you go:
Beginning in the 2012 season, two teams that are tied for a division championship play a tie breaking game even if both teams have already qualified for the postseason (meaning one of them would be awarded a wild card berth).
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
2:17 pm
I figger with the Braves history of futility over the years, that we are almost certainly gonna be the team that runs afoul of the new system……
You’ve been breaking bread with phil again, I see, LOL.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
2:18 pm
We’ll finish 1 or 2 games ahead of the Nats for the division… no need to worry about that tie-breaking game.
Shaun
September 10th, 2012
2:19 pm
ncscoots, well, he did bring in Venters to face David and Duda in the 6th and 7th. The time to second-guess was probably the 8th. Perhaps he should have went with a righty with Cedeno, Tejada and Hairston due up, and then brought in O’Flaherty to face Murphy, Wright, Davis and Duda.
However, it was already the 8th and O’Flaherty is one of the top two relievers on the team this season, so I can understand not wanting to go with a lesser reliever in the 8th just to save a lefty for later, because the later match-ups may not have mattered if the lesser reliever blows the game there. I guess you could argue that Kimbrel should have been in in the 8th and O’Flaherty could have faced the tough lefties in the 9th.
But I think you want either Venters, O’Flahery or Kimbrel facing the Murphy-Wright-Davis-Duda part of the order in a tie game, late. And that’s what happened. You had to prevent the winning run right at that moment before you could worry about the match-ups later.
Moylan had to face Valdephin and Murphy, and not the tougher lefties, Davis and Duda. So everything was set up fairly well.
CB
September 10th, 2012
2:19 pm
phil probably eats gruel .
nolie
September 10th, 2012
2:20 pm
not a gruel fan myself
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
2:21 pm
I think it would be really, really tough to lose a tie-breaker game for the division crown, and then turn around and win the wild-card play-in game a day or so later. That would take some beaucoup mental toughness.
DAP
September 10th, 2012
2:25 pm
scoots He ended up rolling the tenth with with a ROOGY facing a lefty batter first and then David Wright with the game on the line, but what they hey, it worked out.
yeah, despite the result, its not exactly how you want to draw it up, with only a 1 run lead. but, the closer was used in a tie game on the road. thats all shaun cares about!
Chickens or Eggs
September 10th, 2012
2:28 pm
We keep hearing about Avery being the poster child for shutting Strasburg down.
How about Glavine? At 21 years of age he started 9 games and pitched 50 innings for the Braves. Strasburgesque plan for rookie year.
At 22 he became a rotation regular and pitched 195 innings @ 23 years he pitched 186 then he pitched 4 consecutive 200 plus inning seasons after that. In total he had 17 seasons where he pitched 190 plus innings.
Sure Strasburg is a power pitcher but it seems that Verducci and some in the media and baseball management want to paint it as a rule of thumb that these young guys (power pitchers or not) shouldn’t be throwing 200 innings. They show you Avery and Pryor as their poster children, but there are the Glavines of the world who throw lotza innings and do just fine. Verducci and crew don’t mention those guys because they don’t support their assumption. It’s just like politics. For every claim of fact, there is a polar opposite claim of fact. Even though he claims otherwise, you can’t tell me Boros didn’t have a hand in this. He talks about insurability and going against a doctors advice on innings pitched as voiding insurance…. well the fact is you can find a different doctor to give you different advice on innings pitched. Boros is looking out for Boros and his investment.
I hope the Nats flame out over this. Boros actually told them that if they don’t protect his players, he will advise players not to sign with the Nats. It’s the poster child of the tail wagging the dog. They try to get too cute talking about future investment. How many times might the Nats have this opportunity? I hope never. And in the game of baseball, they may never have this great opportunity again.
It may not make sense to some people but this issue is a primary reason I won’t root for the Nats to advance if the Braves are out of it. They are taking for granted that they will have the tools to go back to the playoffs year after year with Strasburg and crew…. and of course signing Boros clients. (hear the Mikey?) I wouldn’t be so sure.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
2:28 pm
but, the closer was used in a tie game on the road. thats all shaun cares about!
Pseudo-validation is always more important than an actual game outcome.
abeeeewright
September 10th, 2012
2:30 pm
Especially if both the tie-breaker and the play-in game were in different cities. If you lost at home and then played the next night at home, it would be a way different experience then losing in Washington and flying to Los Angeles for a win-or-go-home game.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
2:32 pm
Especially if both the tie-breaker and the play-in game were in different cities.
Yeah, all those scenarios are bad, flat-out, and some of them have all-world suckage.
abeeeewright
September 10th, 2012
2:34 pm
My comments on “closer in the tied ninth” is simply that it is one inning out of many. Either match up your relievers against the opposing line-up, regardless of inning OR use a traditional seventh inning guy, set up guy, closer paradigm.
The decision to use Kimbrel in the ninth in a tied game against the heart of the order might or might not make sense in that specific instance. It’s what takes place before and after that is nonsensical.
As others have stated, if you’re planning on matching up, why not use a lesser reliever in the eighth against the bottom of the order, saving your stouter relievers for the higher stress innings against the tougher part of the order?
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
2:35 pm
Not only are the Braves very likely to win the wild card, but I believe the probability is very high that they will win the FIRST wild card. The Braves have less than a 1% chance of not making the playoffs, and probably less than 10% chance being the road team in the play-in game.
DAP
September 10th, 2012
2:35 pm
chicken or eggs, except that glavine actually pitched 200 innings in 1987. 150 in the minors, and 50 in the majors.
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
2:37 pm
In a tie game, the 9th is the first inning in which a team can score against you, and you do not have an opportunity to come back. It’s when it becomes of utmost importance to prevent a run from scoring.
abeeeewright
September 10th, 2012
2:37 pm
You could take the tie-breaker, play-in, and divisional series to new levels of suckage …
Washington … tie-breaker (Thursday)
Los Angeles … play-in (Friday)
Cincinnati … divisional series opener (Saturday)
Prolly better off sending half the team to one city and the other half to another city to await the outcome.
Capt.Mudd
September 10th, 2012
2:37 pm
@ncscoots……………..”all-world suckage.”
Would that not also be ‘adjacent suckage?’
Shaun
September 10th, 2012
2:38 pm
DAP and ncscoots, well, I would love for the Braves’ bullpen to be full of Kimbrels, O’Flahertys and even Venters. But they only have three of those types of pitchers. Sometimes it’s better to use them to prevent the winning run rather than saving them in hopes that you’ll get a lead that you need to protect.
I’m more concerned with Braves wins than making sure Kimbrel is available for a save, even if a save situation never comes.
Yes, if the closer is the best relief pitcher, he’s available that day, and the heart of the opposing team’s order is coming up in a tied road game, I do want the closer in there. No point saving him for a save situation that is less likely to come if you use an inferior reliever when the game is tied.
Arkansas Transplant
September 10th, 2012
2:38 pm
So we make it to the playoffs as a WC. Who do you want pitching that decisive game?
Brian from SC
September 10th, 2012
2:39 pm
The Braves probably have at least a 95% chance of playing at least one playoff game at home. Go ahead and get yourself a ticket.
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
2:39 pm
Prolly better off sending half the team to one city and the other half to another city to await the outcome.
Split-squad playoffs. I like it!
Arkansas Transplant
September 10th, 2012
2:40 pm
And you have to love this, no matter who you are.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/10-degrees–as-heat-rises–yankees–joe-girardi-tries-to-avoid-september-meltdown-.html
Capt.Mudd
September 10th, 2012
2:43 pm
Has anyone seen the recent Meds twitter postings : re: “real life action movie?”
Shaun
September 10th, 2012
2:45 pm
As others have stated, if you’re planning on matching up, why not use a lesser reliever in the eighth against the bottom of the order, saving your stouter relievers for the higher stress innings against the tougher part of the order?
Because if the opposing team scores a run in the 8th against a lesser reliever, there may not be a situation later in which a better reliever faces a tougher part of the order.
And contrary to what some of you may believe, the Mets don’t have a lot of really weak spots in the order. David Wright is there only star-level hitter but they actually are a pretty solid offensive club, 5th in the league in OPS+.
Capt.Mudd
September 10th, 2012
2:48 pm
Well anyway…Meds is panning Citi-Field and taking in the gameday atmosphere….when as the view goes towards deep center, you hear a siren and witness a Police car T-Bone another vehicle right there in Citi. It is pretty good…lol.
Bay Area Steve
September 10th, 2012
2:53 pm
You got a link, Capt?
I can’t seem to find it.
Hillbilly
September 10th, 2012
2:53 pm
Hillbilly, have you recovered from Saturday yet?
Honestly, AT, I didn’t get too worked up about it. I actually only watched part of the first half and then switched back to the Braves after the rain delay. My expectations for that team took a plunge when JLS took over.
DAP
September 10th, 2012
2:53 pm
shaun, personally, i just dont like moylan facing lefties in that situation. thats my beef. i dont even know if i agree that he is a ROOGY. but, he is weaker vs lefties, for sure. i think its good that fredi went ahead and used kimbrel after warming him up.
cricket
September 10th, 2012
2:59 pm
I think it would be really, really tough to lose a tie-breaker game for the division crown, and then turn around and win the wild-card play-in game a day or so later. That would take some beaucoup mental toughness.
in other words, all it would take is some excellent pitching and the imaginary clutch hitting (originated out of beaucoup mental toughness)
cricket
September 10th, 2012
3:02 pm
just admit it folks – Fredi is too smart for denizens of this blog for them to be able to analyze the moves generated by his beautiful mind..
Arkansas Transplant
September 10th, 2012
3:08 pm
Not exactly sure what they were thinking when they hired him… it pretty much told me the same. They weren’t expecting much from this season either.
Shaun
September 10th, 2012
3:13 pm
DAP, oh, I absolutely agree that the Braves should avoid using Moylan against lefty hitters, if they can help it. But the thing is that they have to first and foremost worry about preventing the winning run from scoring before they worry about who is available to pick up a save. If they blow the game before a save situation arises, what does it matter who is available?
imaginary clutch hitting
How many times do we need to explain this? Clutch hitting is not imaginary. It’s just that pretty much every player who reaches the majors is extremely clutch, thereby negating the difference in one player’s ability to come through in a pressure situation over another. Not a difficult concept to grasp if you can get beyond simplifying it to this notion that “clutch is imaginary.”
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
3:17 pm
Besides, I don’t hate Hanson like Ef does. Ef has been calling for trading him all season long. He threw in the towel on Hanson back in Spring Training.
Hold on a second here, TenneseePaul…..
I do not hate Hanson. I defended him all season against folks like MFin. I “threw in the towel” on him being an ace earlier in the season because topping out at 89 with below average command isn’t going to get you very far and I didn’t think that velo was coming back as you had hoped. But just because he isn’t a top of the rotation starter doesn’t mean he’s garbage and I threw in the towel. Still a solid mid-rotation guy when things are going.
Ef has been down on him cause of his velocity loss, but I don’t think he believes Tommy is worthless
Thanks for paying attention, noles. Appreciate it.
Jeez TenneseePaul, you gotta keep up.
Shaun
September 10th, 2012
3:17 pm
cricket, it seems one thing Fredi may have going for him is that he is humble enough to learn. He seems to be paying attention to non-conventional ways of doing things and the reasons why sometimes the non-conventional actually makes sense.
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
3:19 pm
I don’t think Efrim can be called out for hating Efrim… that’d have to be me. I’m the one who’s called up untradeable….
I think I’ve defended Hanson all year.
TenneseePaul is just mad at me because I don’t love Freeman like I love Heyward.
raleighbravefan
September 10th, 2012
3:21 pm
Shaun – How many times do we have to explain this? Clutch is REAL, and the degree that a player is clutch depends at least partly (some would say largely) on how well he handles pressure as an individual…which varies from one guy to the next. Some guys are clutch, some choke, some are degrees in between.
DiamondbackMac
September 10th, 2012
3:22 pm
This is pretty funny.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/bryce-harper-dressed-female-gymnast-nationals-rookie-hazing-003837939–mlb.html
DiamondbackMac
September 10th, 2012
3:22 pm
This is pretty funny.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/bryce-harper-dressed-female-gymnast-nationals-rookie-hazing-003837939–mlb.html
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
3:22 pm
And I fully expect Freeman to have a big week. Similar to Heyward, just when you think they are falling into big time slumps, they snap out of it and have a .900 week of something. And just like Heyward has showed consistent power, Freeman has been showing consistent on base ability, and that’s an awesome thing.
I love both Heyward and Freeman. How can you not as a Braves fan? I just like the players that are most valuable….and to me, Heyward has been the more valuable this year.
cricket
September 10th, 2012
3:24 pm
How many times do we need to explain this?
0 and you would’ve understood it if you had a speck of a brain
DAP
September 10th, 2012
3:25 pm
efrim, i have this baseball card in the vault. all i need is signatures: http://tinyurl.com/d3oulp5
phil
September 10th, 2012
3:28 pm
ncscoots
September 10th, 2012
2:17 pm
I figger with the Braves history of futility over the years, that we are almost certainly gonna be the team that runs afoul of the new system……
You’ve been breaking bread with phil again, I see, LOL.
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Nolie is wise beyond his tender years….
cricket
September 10th, 2012
3:29 pm
How many times do we need to explain this?
0 and you would’ve understood it if you had a speck of a brain
ok, i shouldn’t have posted that last part and just left my answer at 0. just having a tough day at work but still no excuse for the derision even though i have zero respect for this guy.
phil
September 10th, 2012
3:30 pm
Frank Cabrera, bill Mazeroski, Thompson, Jack Wilson….
The greatest of the clutchest of the clutch….
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
3:31 pm
Awesome, DAP. Our 3/4 hitters for the foreseeable future.
And I like that we’ve added Andrelton Simmons as a 3rd 23 year old to the group.
chipontheroad
September 10th, 2012
3:32 pm
Is this a ststement series?
chipontheroad
September 10th, 2012
3:34 pm
or a statement series?
cricket
September 10th, 2012
3:35 pm
pitcher’s helmet
http://blogs.thescore.com/mlb/2011/03/08/brain-buckets-for-pitchers/
abeeeewright
September 10th, 2012
3:36 pm
“He [Fredo] seems to be paying attention to non-conventional ways of doing things”
Like using Peter Moylan against lefties to get a save. That was unconventional.
Efrim
September 10th, 2012
3:36 pm
Starting to think it was a one and done for Janish. Tyler Pastornicky as the back up utility infielder for 2013. Need the offense with Andrelton being a defensive whiz.
raleighbravefan
September 10th, 2012
3:36 pm
Shaun – I’d hate to have to call in the big guns (DOB) over this “clutch” thing again.
raleighbravefan
September 10th, 2012
3:38 pm
Efrim – I wouldn’t be surprised AT ALL to see Yanish back next year.
Venice Jim
September 10th, 2012
3:40 pm
Jayson Stark @jaysonst
Kris Medlen’s season is ridiculous. Allowed TOTAL of 5 ER in 1st 8 starts. Only pitcher to do that since Fernandomania (’81): Greinke in ‘09
Shaun
September 10th, 2012
3:47 pm
raleighbravefan, is that post based on evidence or is it just what you believe? Because there is not a lot of evidence that there is much variation. If you just want to go on your beliefs or what you want to believe, that’s fine. Just want to make sure it’s clear that’s what you and others want to do, rather than going by what the evidence suggests. As for me, I don’t pretend that my beliefs or what I want to believe is better than what the evidence suggests is the case. But we all have to arrive at the truth or as close to the truth as we can get or what we think is the truth in our own ways.
nolie
September 10th, 2012
3:49 pm
Janish will likely be the SS BU next season, I would almost bet on it
Eddie Cog
September 10th, 2012
3:52 pm
Since this blog was about Chipper that’s my only subject. He took a blasting from some for playing this year, as it seemed everyone had written him off as a has-been. Yes he’s taken days off, yes he’s slowed down a bit but by no means has this year shown him to be anything other than a competitor of the highest degree. A guy who makes a clubhouse better just by his daily appearance. A guy hitting 300, driving in runs, playing his defensive position well and carrying himself with head held high. A guy who has spent his career with ONE TEAM, a luxury in today’s game for any organization. What more can be asked of any player. As a Braves fan since they were in Milwaukee. I grew up idolizing Eddie Mathews, who I thought in my youth would be the Braves greatest third baseman in history. I was wrong. The Chipper Haters as a group may write what they please, but as a Braves fan I can only thank him for this one last season. A man who played to the best of his ability, at times I’m sure through pain and hurt, possibly even injury. Without his leadership by example I wonder exactly where Atlanta would be in the standings this year. He gave this wonderful interview to a group of writers, who over the years had slammed him. He did this with class, humor and wit. Not everyone will miss him but I surely will. The game of baseball will not be better because of his departure. I am still a Braves fan but now believe Chipper Jones will be the best third baseman to ever don the Braves uniform. I hope you agree however if you don’t I’ll understand.
nolie
September 10th, 2012
3:53 pm
almost hoping for a loss yesterday just to show how stupid that bullpen approach is……
Shaun
September 10th, 2012
3:55 pm
Shaun – I’d hate to have to call in the big guns (DOB) over this “clutch” thing again.
The only counter the folks on the other side make is that people who do public speaking, performance art and athletics feel pressure in many situations, therefore some major leaguers are more clutch than others.
But there is one major flaw in this reasoning. The best of the best public speakers, the best of the best performance artists, the best of the best athletes are the ones able to overcome or thrive on the most intense pressure felt while they are performing. So the higher one rises up the ranks in these professions, the less variation in ability to overcome and/or thrive on intense pressure of doing these things. That’s what the evidence suggests. Pretty much every baseball player, given enough of a sample in any situation that we can conceive as pressure-filled, performs to his norms in those situations. I’ve yet to hear a counter-response to that. Just a repeat over and over that anyone who performs in such professions realizes that there is this pressure that one must overcome. Which doesn’t really even make an attempt to counter the point I just made.
Carroll Rogers
September 10th, 2012
3:57 pm
new blog is up!
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/09/10/simmons-braves-ready-to-take-on-brewers/
raleighbravefan
September 10th, 2012
3:57 pm
nolie – Agreed. I think it is much more likely that Janish will be on the 25 man roster than the Rev, although both very well may be.
Shaun
September 10th, 2012
3:59 pm
almost hoping for a loss yesterday just to show how stupid that bullpen approach is……
What approach? Playing to prevent the winning run and to win instead of playing to make sure Kimbrel is available for a save situations, even if the save situation never comes?
cowdogit
September 10th, 2012
4:10 pm
Mazzone handled over over a hundred pitchers during his career, You can count on one hand the ones that failed to improve. The greatest pitching coach in baseball history will one day be elected to the HALL OF FAME.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 10th, 2012
4:21 pm
This may sound batty, but given it’s the Brewers, I would spot-start Ben Sheets in one of the three games. As I said yesterday, I would spot-start Sheets down the stretch to keep him in the loop for a possible playoff run, and thus provide starters with an extra day of much-needed rest. Of course, all of this is predicated on the soundness of Sheets’ shoulder, which may be fatigue more than anything else.
74bravesjersey
September 10th, 2012
7:46 pm
DOB: This was a cool right up, man, I enjoyed chipper’s comments. He’s leaving his mark, a legacy if you will!
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