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MFin04
September 12th, 2012
5:30 pm
“I’m calling over 2 tonight.”
Two would be a good enough explosion for me.
cricket
September 12th, 2012
5:31 pm
I’m calling over 2 tonight
hits?
Heisenberg
September 12th, 2012
5:32 pm
hits?
Fly balls caught on the warning track?
Bat Masterson
September 12th, 2012
5:34 pm
ha, runs, man. I’m boarding the optimism train. Join me there are plenty of seats available.
Brava
September 12th, 2012
5:35 pm
i’m afraid that retractable roof will block that lightning..
cricket downer.
brian
September 12th, 2012
5:35 pm
nice call Bat
buzzer
September 12th, 2012
5:35 pm
If Bourn makes us go (or not)…. who is gonna make the offense go next year with no Bourn and no Chipper?
cricket
September 12th, 2012
5:36 pm
t. Louis Cardinals presently have five .300 hitters in their lineup.
.
Only 3 other 90s teams with that luxury – 996 Colorado Rockies, 1997 Red Sox and 1999 Mets
Bat Masterson
September 12th, 2012
5:37 pm
Welcome aboard, brian.
Brava
September 12th, 2012
5:37 pm
So, did Simmons get hurt when he got flipped over at second? Why isn’t he playing?
MFin04
September 12th, 2012
5:38 pm
“Cardinals presently have five .300 hitters in their lineup.”
And they have CARLOS BELTRAN. Don’t tell him it is the playoffs or that he is playing the Braves.
Brava
September 12th, 2012
5:39 pm
I’m on the train, too Bat. After all, I bought post-season tickets yesterday and I intend to use them.
cricket
September 12th, 2012
5:40 pm
Bat – never left my seat on optimism train. but that can’t come in way of making joke
Heisenberg
September 12th, 2012
5:40 pm
Just gotta tip your hat to them. Fredi should have a button to push that would say that for him.
I may get on the optimism train but would be sitting in the back wearing dark glasses.
Lee in S GA
September 12th, 2012
5:40 pm
If Bourn makes us go (or not)…. who is gonna make the offense go next year with no Bourn and no Chipper?
—————————————–
that is why it is this year or bust…at least for a couple of years…
Bronke
September 12th, 2012
5:42 pm
Maybe some birthday power from Freeman tonight! He could use it and so could the Braves!
Brava
September 12th, 2012
5:42 pm
Jason Martinez @mlbdepthcharts
#Nationals RT @MarkZuckerman M. Morse has a torn sheath in addition to bone bruise in L hand. Will rest 2 days, try to take BP on Friday.
cricket
September 12th, 2012
5:43 pm
I may get on the optimism train but would be sitting in the back wearing dark glasses….Heisenberg
i know those glasses and guessing you’ll be waring that hat too…and here i thought you were out of the business, man
the truth...
September 12th, 2012
5:44 pm
This is an example of where Fredi is a scew up………..
Simmons to the bench after a two hit night on Tuesday-HALF OF THE BRAVES OFFENSE…!
Drove in the only run Monday night-no rbi because it was a double play but got the run across..
So now Fredi sits him????????????????
Absurd Fredi Gonzalez……………….absurd….
If it was up to me, I’d sit Bourn for a couple of nights to give him a breather and play Reed or Prado in center…..
Bat Simmons lead off…..he gets on base and is fast enought…..
Can’t do worse than Bourn is now…..
Keep Simmons on the field !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brava
September 12th, 2012
5:45 pm
This guy probably jinxed him…
Steve Berthiaume @SBerthiaumeESPN
#Marlins Josh Johnson has a No Hitter thru 5 IP at #Phillies 2 BB, 4 K, 79 pitches.
Mikey
September 12th, 2012
5:45 pm
I would think by now there should be some comment regarding Simmons?
Bat Masterson
September 12th, 2012
5:47 pm
Good deal, we’re in fine company then.
Heisenberg
September 12th, 2012
5:48 pm
Certainly the hat.
Bat Masterson
September 12th, 2012
5:49 pm
but that can’t come in way of making joke cricket
Nope, humor first.
Brava
September 12th, 2012
5:49 pm
Kevin McAlpin @KevinMcAlpin
Andrelton Simmons is day-to-day after rolling his right ankle going back to second base last night on a pick off move. #Braves
Brava
September 12th, 2012
5:49 pm
Kevin McAlpin @KevinMcAlpin
#Braves had thought Simmons right ankle was more severe last night but after trainers examined him today it’s not as serious
Heisenberg
September 12th, 2012
5:52 pm
finger? ankle? pulled peg leg? They need to get their story straight.
Brava
September 12th, 2012
5:52 pm
Kevin McAlpin @KevinMcAlpin
Fredi says he’s hopeful with the night off today, and tomorrow’s off day, Andrelton Simmons can play on Friday at home against the Nationals
its alive
September 12th, 2012
5:52 pm
Kevin McAlpin @KevinMcAlpin
Andrelton Simmons is day-to-day after rolling his right ankle going back to second base last night on a pick off move. #Braves
its alive
September 12th, 2012
5:52 pm
Kevin McAlpin @KevinMcAlpin
Fredi says he’s hopeful with the night off today, and tomorrow’s off day, Andrelton Simmons can play on Friday at home against the Nationals
cabravesfan
September 12th, 2012
5:53 pm
David O’Brien @ajcbraves
#Braves were concerned last night it was a high ankle sprain for Simmons but examined today it wasn’t that bad. Big relief for Braves
Brava
September 12th, 2012
5:57 pm
Troll, troll, go away, please come back
another daynever.Heisenberg
September 12th, 2012
6:00 pm
gotta go … time to cook
jim
September 12th, 2012
6:04 pm
Simmons looked to be concious of trying to slide feet first back to second, but was not used to doing it in that situation and looked awkward.
One Big Dummy
September 12th, 2012
6:06 pm
Boy, I sure hope the Phillies don’t end up with the second wild card.
Veer
September 12th, 2012
6:07 pm
JANISH OVER SIMMONS? WHAT IS HAPPENING
Brava
September 12th, 2012
6:08 pm
Breathe, Veer… and read.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 12th, 2012
6:10 pm
Who wants to re-sign Michael Bourn NOW?
I don’t. Two flat Septembers tells me that you can take the Astro out of Houston…
But you can’t take the Astro out of Bourn.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 12th, 2012
6:12 pm
Geez! Is Simmons related to Chris Chandler???
MiaBchBravesFan
September 12th, 2012
6:15 pm
If Braves’ hitters were able to take a baseball Viagra, they would still be limp as chimps.
Fredo
September 12th, 2012
6:24 pm
They’ve played 5 games (2-3 record) over the past week+ where they don’t have an RBI and in those 5 games Bourn had 5 hits in 17 at-bats
*although the way this month has been going if he had been getting on consistently I’d bet Prado would have taken care of that with some double plays
ncbravesfan90
September 12th, 2012
6:24 pm
Phillies up 3-1 in the 8th…….winning again.
Brava
September 12th, 2012
6:26 pm
Kevin McAlpin @KevinMcAlpin
Simmons: “I want to be out there but I guess they want to be more careful with a day off coming, give me two days straight” #Braves
nolie
September 12th, 2012
6:26 pm
idiots abound
Brava
September 12th, 2012
6:27 pm
Kevin McAlpin @KevinMcAlpin
Simmons (on his right ankle): “a lot better. It feels good. Woke up really good” #Braves
ChattTownBrian
September 12th, 2012
6:27 pm
Simmons being bow legged could cause some awkward injuries.
Jimmy
September 12th, 2012
6:34 pm
Ok, so the bats are cold and we are facing a very good pitcher. So…..I predict we score 6+ and salvage a game. Remember, I posted this at 6:32, with out the the aid of an adult beverage.
If we get our brains beat out, please do not bring this post up.
Honestly, I’m expecting the unexpected tonight. For some reason.
nolie
September 12th, 2012
6:34 pm
the Braves always take the “extra day of rest” road for safety
ChattTownBrian
September 12th, 2012
6:36 pm
nolie, why are we even interested in the game tonight anyway? They’re gonna get swept anyways, right? I mean we both called it.
nolie
September 12th, 2012
6:37 pm
gutsy call Jimmy, especially without an adult beverage as an excuse
nolie
September 12th, 2012
6:38 pm
Faith, Hope and Charity TCB
Veer
September 12th, 2012
6:39 pm
With a win Phillies might only be 3 games out of the Cardinals.
Do we want to face the Cardinals? or the Phillies?
Phillies pitching scare me but then in a game playoff
which is worse for us?
1 of Halladay Hamels Lee or 1 of Loshe and Wainwright
considering Phillies and Cardinals offense. Cards have big advantage on the offense side and pitching you got to figure Wainwright is just as good as any of the Philly starters.
nolie
September 12th, 2012
6:39 pm
sheeesh typos sukk. CTB not TCB…
nolie
September 12th, 2012
6:41 pm
I don’t know, Wainwright ain’t been all that special this year, has he?
ChattTownBrian
September 12th, 2012
6:41 pm
You can call me what you want … just don’t call me late for dinner!
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 12th, 2012
6:42 pm
Why is Janish in there? Put Prado at SS and start CONSTANZA.
nolie
September 12th, 2012
6:43 pm
If you’ll be my bodyguard,
I can be your long lost pal!
I can call you Betty,
And Betty, when you call me,
You can call me Al!
You can call me Al …..
Joe
September 12th, 2012
6:46 pm
The Braves would not be where they are now without Bourn. All the BS because he cooled off. He may turn it around at any time and care the team in play-off. Boy if its not Uggla, McCann, JJ, J-Hey, etc it always one player the hawks like to beat up on. BS fans!
darrell starks
September 12th, 2012
6:48 pm
Braves have scored 1 run in 18 ing, WOW!!!!!!!
GO BRAVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
darrell starks
September 12th, 2012
6:48 pm
Braves have scored 1 run in 18 ing, WOW!!!!!!!
GO BRAVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nolie
September 12th, 2012
6:48 pm
with Janish back if he stays healthy you ain’t gonna see Prado at SS often if at all I’m guessin’
Joe
September 12th, 2012
6:49 pm
carry.?
darrell starks
September 12th, 2012
6:51 pm
nolie, Janish is batting .188.
Why not starte Prado at SS he just as good, and let Constanza play LF, i hope Simmons is allright.
GO BRAVES!!!!!!!!!!
ChattTownBrian
September 12th, 2012
6:53 pm
I remember that song, nolie. Chevy Chase doesn’t sing like he talks. He’s one funny dude too.
nolie
September 12th, 2012
6:54 pm
no he is not just as good, Janish plays much better defense and the Braves have always valued defense there.
and like I said, I’m just guessing what they will do from previous experience, I might be wrong this time
One Big Dummy
September 12th, 2012
6:58 pm
Phillies win again.
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 12th, 2012
6:59 pm
The made the vets look bad by over doing it and getting 2 hits! They complained to management and thus sat the over achieving short stop before it got out of hand.
robdawg08
September 12th, 2012
7:00 pm
Chipper, you were my all time favorite player. Its been fun watching you play all these years. Best wishes in your retirement.
Semper Fi Braves Fan
September 12th, 2012
7:01 pm
Janish Defensive WAR .4
Simmons Defensive WAR 1.5
Yeah Janish is the better defender.
George_George
September 12th, 2012
7:01 pm
Thank you CARROLL,tonight was one of your very best main blogs.
Murph
September 12th, 2012
7:02 pm
Wait… I thought the old guard here said the Phillies were washed up, were done, were not a threat.
What happened? Technically they got worse at the trade deadline, yet are playing their best ball of the season right now.
(yes, I’m going to keep bringing it up until someone tells me I was right and they were wrong… ahem… Efrim/Lew/scoots/et all).
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 12th, 2012
7:02 pm
Cards trailing already. Brewers and Cards might end up fighting it out for the second playoff spot.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 12th, 2012
7:03 pm
They meant between Janish and Prado at SS.
ChattTownBrian
September 12th, 2012
7:05 pm
Do any of you think we miss the playoffs? I say no way because the pitching and health is there … knock on wood.
Bat Masterson
September 12th, 2012
7:05 pm
Whoa….. robdawg08
Long time no see.
FIRE FREDI GONZALEZ
September 12th, 2012
7:07 pm
@chatttown
I don’t think we miss the wild card play-in game. We might get shut out in that game but that’s making the playoffs.
Bat Masterson
September 12th, 2012
7:07 pm
(yes, I’m going to keep bringing it up until someone tells me I was right and they were wrong… ahem… Efrim/Lew/scoots/et all). _ Murph
You were right and they were wrong………………. maybe
George_George
September 12th, 2012
7:07 pm
Did I miss something? Why is SIMMONS not in lineup? Everyone wanted him back, now FREDI benches him after ONE game and I believe AL got two hits last night, better than the rest of our bums.
ACE
September 12th, 2012
7:08 pm
Thanks Carroll
ACE
September 12th, 2012
7:09 pm
George, Simmons hurt his ankle
Bat Masterson
September 12th, 2012
7:09 pm
Why is SIMMONS not in lineup?
George,
Simmons needed a day off.
ACE
September 12th, 2012
7:10 pm
team hopes he will be back this weekend.
George_George
September 12th, 2012
7:10 pm
Monday night was a hick-up, Tuesday night was a burp. Please FREDI don’t let tonight become the start of total indigestion. Play your best players.
jeffrey d
September 12th, 2012
7:11 pm
Whoa….. robdawg08
Long time no see
Those homeruns aren’t going to hit themselves
jeffrey d
September 12th, 2012
7:12 pm
According to George, nobody should ever take a day off. He once went to work with 2 sprained ankles, a punctured lung, and his hair on fire.
George_George
September 12th, 2012
7:12 pm
For what reason BAT? He can’t play two games in a row?
jeffrey d
September 12th, 2012
7:12 pm
On a Saturday.
Mendoza Line
September 12th, 2012
7:12 pm
UNBELIEVABLE
It’s unbelievable that Fredi is starting Janish tonight, after Simmons has just returned from the DL two days earlier — irrespective of how Janish may have hit this pitcher in the past.
Simmons is a much more complete offensive player — and is much needed during this current offensive dearth the Braves have been experiencing.
I’m hopeful the Braves will hire a better, more qualified manager this off season — anyone but Fredi.
Murph
September 12th, 2012
7:14 pm
Close enough Bat, thanks. Now I can go back to talking about the Sopapillaporium.
George_George
September 12th, 2012
7:14 pm
ACE
September 12th, 2012
7:09 pm
Thanks ACE.
Bat Masterson
September 12th, 2012
7:15 pm
For what reason BAT? He can’t play two games in a row?
George _
Kids these days are just lazy. What are you gonna do
ACE
September 12th, 2012
7:15 pm
Maholm has a 3-10 career record against the Brew Crew.
jeffrey d
September 12th, 2012
7:15 pm
Holy crap, Simmons sprained his ankle and is coming back from hand surgery you slave drivers.
Bat Masterson
September 12th, 2012
7:16 pm
Murph_
Sounds good to me. Did you know more people are killed every year by deer than by guns?
George_George
September 12th, 2012
7:17 pm
Then why can’t we have someone who can hit a little [like MARTIN ] at SS? Hitting is what we need right now.
nolie
September 12th, 2012
7:17 pm
Janish Defensive WAR .4
Simmons Defensive WAR 1.5
Yeah Janish is the better defender….Semper
you really need to pat more attention b4 getting all snarky over the wrong thing., the comparison was between Janish and Prado, not Simmons
and who gives a damn about WAR anyway. I’ll take Fielders Bible over it everyday
Bat Masterson
September 12th, 2012
7:19 pm
He once went to work with 2 sprained ankles, a punctured lung, and his hair on fire.
George is old school.
George_George
September 12th, 2012
7:20 pm
Mendoza Line
September 12th, 2012
7:12 pm
UNBELIEVABLE
It’s unbelievable that Fredi is starting Janish tonight, after Simmons has just returned from the DL two days earlier — irrespective of how Janish may have hit this pitcher in the past.
Simmons is a much more complete offensive player — and is much needed during this current offensive dearth the Braves have been experiencing.
I’m hopeful the Braves will hire a better, more qualified manager this off season — anyone but Fredi.
******************************
THANK YOU Mendoza, YOU SAID IT ALL. FREDI IS THE WORST.
jeffrey d
September 12th, 2012
7:21 pm
Hey look, George George made a friend
Jake Lamotta's gut
September 12th, 2012
7:21 pm
C’mon Bravos. Can we score 3…4 maybe?