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phil
September 17th, 2012
5:15 pm
Minorleague?
A bum, regardless of stats of late…
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 17th, 2012
5:15 pm
I guess the team could start JJ… he’s used to only going 2 or 3 innings per start.
Or even Hanson, it’d only be an inning or so less than what he usually does…
cabravesfan
September 17th, 2012
5:16 pm
ncscoots-
Sorry, just saw your question (super busy today)- word on Billingsly is that there is no word yet. Seems they are waiting to see if the injection he had in the elbow works, but the dreaded T word has been mentioned
Heisenberg
September 17th, 2012
5:19 pm
No Billingsly, no Kershaw, no problem. They still got Beckett.
Heisenberg
September 17th, 2012
5:20 pm
Fell out of my chair laughing after I hit submit. Can I file workers comp?
ncbravesfan90
September 17th, 2012
5:20 pm
cabravesfan-
So for the rest of the season, no Billingsly and possibly no Kershaw? Ouch, that hurts for a team in the thick of the wild card to have Beckett or maybe Harang start a one game playoff game…..
southern hope
September 17th, 2012
5:21 pm
cabravesfan, what is the dreaded T word?
Murph
September 17th, 2012
5:25 pm
cabravesfan, what is the dreaded T word?
Tyrannosaurus Rex… I dread those.
Also not a big fan of Toe fungus. Gross.
southern hope
September 17th, 2012
5:27 pm
thanks Murph….I *do* dread those and i’m sure Billingsly does as well! (and right after I hit “send,’ I was doh! Tommy John).
David O'Brien
September 17th, 2012
5:27 pm
Giancarlo Stanton has strained side. Ozzie seems to think he won’t play before Wednesday, but Stanton thinks he could be ready to play tomorrow.
David O'Brien
September 17th, 2012
5:29 pm
Chipper leads all visiting players with 40 homers vs. Marlins, said his favorite was his 400th off Nolasco.
Also talked about playoff battles with Marlins and rivalry in years such as ‘97. On the Livan strikeout-fest in NLCS, he laughed and said, “And Livan still thinks those were strikes.”
Said he talked to Livan in Milwaukee, and Livan told him if he’d had a strike zone like he had that day vs. Braves, he could pitch till he’s 80.
CB
September 17th, 2012
5:30 pm
Toe fungus is not pretty,especially on all 12 toes like my cousin Leroy.
David O'Brien
September 17th, 2012
5:37 pm
Fredi G said plan is for Chipper to play next 2 games, then either play all 3 at Philly or rest Sunday to get two days rest Sunday-Monday (off day), not sure yet.
kelevra
September 17th, 2012
5:38 pm
Tuberculosis
The Titanic (the movie and the actually event)
Testicular Cancer (unless you have a bike and a yellow bracelet)
Tella Tubbies
many dreaded T words
Couch Tater
September 17th, 2012
5:41 pm
I’m not big on the wild card thing, but as many as 11 markets have hope for their teams at this late date.
Miami has no hope. They have stadium tax. $2.4 billion over 40 years.
Same guy that negotiated for Bobby Bonilla?
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 17th, 2012
5:42 pm
Toddlers, esp. the two year olds
Tigers
Tiger Woods
Trades (if you’re a prospect)
more dreaded T words
ThanksChipper
September 17th, 2012
5:45 pm
LIKE THIS http://www.facebook.com/ThanksChipper
cabravesfan
September 17th, 2012
5:46 pm
cabravesfan, what is the dreaded T word?
There may be many dreaded T words, but really only one when talking about a pitcher’s elbow- Tommy John. (and yes, that is two words, but you KNOW WHAT I MEAN!
)
Melky
September 17th, 2012
5:47 pm
Testerone Testing
Heisenberg
September 17th, 2012
5:47 pm
Terrell Owens
Tonsillectomy
Mr T
Teeth noneruption of with maxillary hypoplasia and genu valgum
Animus
September 17th, 2012
5:47 pm
Testosterone?
cabravesfan
September 17th, 2012
5:47 pm
ncbravesfan90-
It is looking more and more like that is going to happen (Dodgers without their top 2 pitchers…)
HooRah
September 17th, 2012
5:49 pm
no matter what AT thinks, Uggla is not going to Detroit this winter, just silliness
Murph
September 17th, 2012
5:50 pm
One of the most dreaded T words of all time… I hate to even say it on here…
Thorman
Sorry.
Toni
September 17th, 2012
5:51 pm
Can someone answer a question for me? I have looked it up and can find no answer. Can Kris Medlen qualify for the Cy Young? Is there a certain number of starts or what? Thanks.
Heisenberg
September 17th, 2012
5:51 pm
If Uggla did somehow end up in Detroit they would have a really good beer league softball team.
David O'Brien
September 17th, 2012
5:51 pm
Chipper among 6 finalists for Marvin Miller Man of the Yr, w/ Adam Jones, Paul Konerko, Michael Young, Barry Zito and Skip Schumaker. List of 30 players was narrowed to one from each division, award is part of annual Players Choice Awards. Finalists from field of players who “inspire others to higher levels of achievement by their on-field performances and contributions to their communities.”
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
September 17th, 2012
5:54 pm
Tendinitis…
Tybee Island Bob
September 17th, 2012
5:54 pm
DOB – or anybody…..what’s the deal with the roster for the wold card playoff game? can you re set after the last regular season game? then re set again if you win? brings into play a lot of interesting possibilities, like having only one starting pitcher on your roster. Not sure of the rule…..anybody?
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 17th, 2012
5:55 pm
It appears that Tyler is another dread word too… y’all are afraid to let the kid start at SS
Heisenberg
September 17th, 2012
5:56 pm
Toni, to my knowledge there is no set criteria other than who is best pitcher. But starters for entire season have won all but twice as best I can recall.
Heisenberg
September 17th, 2012
5:56 pm
gotta go
David O'Brien
September 17th, 2012
5:59 pm
Chipper: “I’ve got three more cities, and one last homestand. So it’s starting to … it’s starting to get to me a little bit.”
reckingball
September 17th, 2012
5:59 pm
Eric Gregg’s calling of Game 5 of the 1997 NLCS, was voted the 3rd worst umpiring performance of the 1975-2000 era of MLB, by Baseball America.
I have always wondered why there was not an investigation, of what looked like an obvious fix.
David O'Brien
September 17th, 2012
6:09 pm
There won’t be any playing in next spring’s World Baseball Classic for Chipper, for those who wondered if he might consider.
“I’m a little old for that,” he said. “I got to play in two of them and they were two of the best baseball experiences of my life. But it’s time somebody else got a shot to play. If they want me to tag along and be a coach or something, maybe I’d do that.”
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
September 17th, 2012
6:11 pm
good night to be an atlanta sports fan. if they both win.
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
September 17th, 2012
6:12 pm
denver – 17 atl – 35
reckingball
September 17th, 2012
6:19 pm
Can I call my bookie on that, Honey Boo Boo Child?
John Leonard
September 17th, 2012
6:21 pm
One game,five games or seven games,this team will only go as far as the pitching stays exceptional.
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
September 17th, 2012
6:21 pm
no
ACE
September 17th, 2012
6:24 pm
I hope Neil Young will remember a southern man don’t need him around anyhow.
ACE
September 17th, 2012
6:26 pm
The DOBBERS are out in force again.
ACE
September 17th, 2012
6:28 pm
George where are you??
CB
September 17th, 2012
6:28 pm
12-3 last 15 games and put a little fear in Nats hearts.
ACE
September 17th, 2012
6:30 pm
Cue sting for Mixxo-Free free set them free. If you need someone set them free.
ACE
September 17th, 2012
6:30 pm
Cue sting for Mixxo-Free free set them free. If you need someone set them free.
Kat
September 17th, 2012
6:30 pm
Reading about how Fredi is using Chipper these next two series has me thinking. Selfishly I hope Chipper ends up playing the last game at Pittsburgh. I know people are traveling from Atlanta to see him play that game. Maybe he’ll play first and third games oft hat series. Wishful thinking
SteveInFXBG
September 17th, 2012
6:31 pm
Looks like our old friend Yunel is in hot water again.
ACE
September 17th, 2012
6:33 pm
Lets have a double tonight Braves and Falcons win.
Mixxo
September 17th, 2012
6:34 pm
Thanks ACE!
May you frolic in Fields Of Gold!
Mixxo
September 17th, 2012
6:35 pm
What did Esco do this time?
ACE
September 17th, 2012
6:36 pm
Bama and LSU 1 an 2 again. I hope USC will remember a SEC team don’t need them around anyhow.
ACE
September 17th, 2012
6:39 pm
DOB, Fredi and Uggla back in Florida again.
Sopheee
September 17th, 2012
6:41 pm
Yunel’s not the brightest crayon in the box, huh?
http://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/article/1258098–blue-jays-yunel-escobar-played-game-with-homophobic-slur-written-across-eye-black
bobbymahlon
September 17th, 2012
6:41 pm
I might be wrong but I thought in order for a player to be on the roster for the playoffs he must be on the 25 man roster before the call ups on Sept 1st. Which means Hinske will be on it and I think Overbay was on it Sept 1st.
ACE
September 17th, 2012
6:41 pm
Thanks Mixxo, always good to have another opinion instead of the same old ditto DOBBERS.
Murph
September 17th, 2012
6:41 pm
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/yunel-escobar-eye-black-contained-gay-slur-photo-221529843–mlb.html
George_George
September 17th, 2012
6:43 pm
ACE
September 17th, 2012
6:28 pm
I am here, disappointed CHIPPER not playing, he should try to stay in lineup as long as we have a chance to catch NATS. BRAVES are capable of winning a 3 of 5 series, but with FREDI as MGR we will never get past a one game play-in. We need to win division.
Murph
September 17th, 2012
6:46 pm
BRAVES are capable of winning a 3 of 5 series, but with FREDI as MGR we will never get past a one game play-in. We need to win division.
What if the first series is tied 2-2? Same outcome as the WC game? And if the next series is tied 3-3? Same?
cabravesfan
September 17th, 2012
6:47 pm
I see ACE seems to be obsessed with my team…
Carl Farvman
September 17th, 2012
6:47 pm
790 just opens its pregame show for tonight Falcon’s game with a promo for the KC/ATL game….last week’s game. What is it with the lack of professionalism with this radio market?
George_George
September 17th, 2012
6:56 pm
Murph
September 17th, 2012
6:46 pm
FREDI does not manage his pitching staff very well, over 3 to 5 games the hitting might overcome that. in a one game play-in if MEDs or HUDDY don’t start our chances are null and even those two might have a bad day and FREDI does not use RP well.
Brava
September 17th, 2012
6:59 pm
I’m ready for a Fish fry! Go Braves!!!
flange1
September 17th, 2012
7:03 pm
What the heck is with Yunel anyway?
Go Braves!
cowdogit
September 17th, 2012
7:05 pm
Braves can’t score runs. They have a TRIPLE A batting champion, very fast. steals bases. creates stress on the pitcher sitting on the bench. If they get into the playoffs it will one and out.
ncbravesfan90
September 17th, 2012
7:07 pm
For those who do not get the game on SportsSouth, the game is the free game on MLB.com
George_George
September 17th, 2012
7:09 pm
Outta here to watch games, mostly BRAVES, but some FALCONS. Good if both won, BRAVES need it more. KEEP IT GOING BRAVES. Nite all.
George_George
September 17th, 2012
7:11 pm
What a UGLY ballpark in MIA.
Animus
September 17th, 2012
7:12 pm
Those shots that show seats are sad – looks like less than 5K people !!!
David O'Brien
September 17th, 2012
7:19 pm
400th homer, ‘97 NLCS … Chipper has plenty of Marlins memories
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/09/17/400th-hr-97-lcs-chipper-has-many-marlins-memories/
TexanBrave
September 17th, 2012
7:20 pm
Go Bravo’s………. BTW, I’ll take credit for the Stro’s taking 3 of 4 from Phillies last weekend @ H-Town….. Had to go to 3 of the 4 games where I have a ridiculous winning percentage when in attendance…….was getting nervous last week due to Phil’s resurgence…….took care of business….Have 6 left with Crew…3 home & home…..rather face Bucs than Card’s or Crew………………….Stro’s leaving the senior circuit
No more Atl. visit…
Mixxo
September 17th, 2012
7:21 pm
Marteeeeen!!
Sopheee
September 17th, 2012
7:21 pm
Atta boy, ‘teen ‘teen.
cabravesfan
September 17th, 2012
7:21 pm
And that’s why MARTEEEEEEEN is hitting in that spot
Brava
September 17th, 2012
7:21 pm
Marteeeeeeeeen!
Hillbilly
September 17th, 2012
7:22 pm
Now Ronnie and Neil became good friends
their feud was just in song
Skynyrd was a bunch of Neil Young fans
and Neil he loved that song
So He wrote “Powderfinger” for Skynyrd to record
But Ronnie ended up singing
“Sweet Home Alabama” to the lord
And Neil helped carry Ronnie
in his casket to the ground
And to my way of thinking,
us southern men need both of them around
Ronnie and Neil Ronnie and Neil
Rock stars today ain’t half as real
Speaking their minds on how they feel
Let them guitars blast for Ronnie and Neil
ER Steve
September 17th, 2012
7:22 pm
Prado is so good at hitting with 2 strikes. Wish more Braves took his lead. . .
bravesgrl4life
September 17th, 2012
7:23 pm
Been a couple of pretty nice hits so far. Simba (even though he was forced out), Freddie, and Marteeen all with really nice hits.
bravesgrl4life
September 17th, 2012
7:23 pm
UGGLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ncbravesfan90
September 17th, 2012
7:23 pm
Any Uggla haters around tonight? Haha
Brava
September 17th, 2012
7:23 pm
Uggs with da Bomb!!!!!!!
cabravesfan
September 17th, 2012
7:23 pm
DANNY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Couch Tater
September 17th, 2012
7:23 pm
Smashed.
ER Steve
September 17th, 2012
7:23 pm
UGGLA!!!!! Man I hope this guy is getting hot for the playoff run!!!!
Mixxo
September 17th, 2012
7:23 pm
UGGGGLLLAAAAA!!!
Sopheee
September 17th, 2012
7:23 pm
Say whaaaaat
Bat Masterson
September 17th, 2012
7:23 pm
Well hell, go ahead on, Danno
Animus
September 17th, 2012
7:23 pm
Nice – a 4 run 1st, give Huddy a chance to win tonight. Good for Uggla
JC Brave
September 17th, 2012
7:24 pm
I had a gut feeling that Uggla was going to do something like that tonight.
He was due.
BOOM!
bravesgrl4life
September 17th, 2012
7:25 pm
4 runs in the first is pretty stinkin’ good, wouldn’t ya say?
Aaron
September 17th, 2012
7:25 pm
I’m liking this game so far
Disgusted
September 17th, 2012
7:26 pm
I still like Dan Uggla–
19 HR and 71 RBI with time to go.
And if he has a great post season, will all be forgiven?????
Also note the good D and hustle regardless of what.
Dan will have a better yr in 2013, and if he heats up come post season time — that is a winner to me.
chipontheroad
September 17th, 2012
7:26 pm
J Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey
Marteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen
Uggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggla
kelevra
September 17th, 2012
7:27 pm
5 rbi in uggla’s last 2 AB’s
Disgusted
September 17th, 2012
7:28 pm
790 just opens its pregame show for tonight Falcon’s game with a promo for the KC/ATL game….last week’s game. What is it with the lack of professionalism with this radio market?
@Carl Farvman — That is typical 790 the schtick.
They need to just go away — and once they go away Mike Bell should never work in a real major league sports city again — He is the most unproffessional with a Capital U.
He deserves to be Booed.
Kat
September 17th, 2012
7:28 pm
I tune in a few mins late and we’re up 4-0 damn!
Disgusted
September 17th, 2012
7:29 pm
We need a good ame from Huddy tonight.
He needs a good first inning. If he lets this get away he desreves to be Booed.
Disgusted
September 17th, 2012
7:30 pm
That grounder just got past Andy.
Got to get a good SP game from Hudson who has been up and down as of late.
usnavyvolfaninva
September 17th, 2012
7:31 pm
proposed trade…..Cedric Benson for Antonio Gates…..do it?
usnavyvolfaninva
September 17th, 2012
7:31 pm
Man, Uggs has always owned his old team.