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ACE
September 18th, 2012
7:06 pm
All DOBBERS should be sent to the department of redundacy department.
David O'Brien
September 18th, 2012
7:06 pm
Prado, the most versatile and patient Brave, is healthy and finishing strong (knock on wood)
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/09/18/prado-the-most-versatile-and-patient-brave-finishing-strong/
Disgusted
September 18th, 2012
7:08 pm
I am glad that we have Andrelton as our shortstop of the future than Yunel Escobar who really have not been that great with the Blue Jays.
Truth be told is that Yunel has a pretty offensive OBP in .295 this yr. Coupled with his dumb lackadasical play at times (he still has made some doozer of mistakes up in Toronto), he was no big loss.
We have been better off without him.
I have no comment on thelatest action — it does not merit a comment.
I never did like Yunel as a baseball player. I agreed with how Bobby Cox dealt with him when he was here.
Disgusted
September 18th, 2012
7:09 pm
Agree with Efrim on Steve Sabol — Very unfortunate us football fans have lost him.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 18th, 2012
7:09 pm
Same could be said for the DOB bashers.
George_George
September 18th, 2012
7:10 pm
ncscoots
September 18th, 2012
4:47 pm
Let Bourn walk next season and make Georgie the everyday CF
Sorry, he makes even Craig Gentry look good.
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ncscoots, the thing is the BRAVES had a better winning percentage last year when JOSE C started in CF than when ANY others did including BROUN.
Disgusted
September 18th, 2012
7:10 pm
This might be the game that Eovaldi gets it together — so stay focused and keep up the good work guys.
nolie
September 18th, 2012
7:11 pm
DOB bashers should be excoriated
David O'Brien
September 18th, 2012
7:11 pm
Roof’s open here at Marlins Park, first time they’ve played a game with roof open since Boston series June 11-13.
And it’s not exactly comfortable in the sweaty pressbox. Humidity, baby. Whew.
Brava
September 18th, 2012
7:11 pm
Fried Fish for dinner. Yummy!
Go Braves!!!!
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 18th, 2012
7:11 pm
yet another K… sigh 18mil!!!
nolie
September 18th, 2012
7:11 pm
totally meaningless coincidence George
Bat Masterson
September 18th, 2012
7:12 pm
I can’t see Heyward playing center everyday.
VaBravesFan
September 18th, 2012
7:12 pm
The whole Constanza deal is a total fluke.
George_George
September 18th, 2012
7:13 pm
DAIVD had a very good main blog on CHIPPER tonight. the man can write, just wish he liked his job enough to work a bit more.
ACE
September 18th, 2012
7:15 pm
Are DOB bashers anyone who should disagree with him or the herd?
Tomahawk Mafia
September 18th, 2012
7:15 pm
Looks like a tough night for the offense against a guy that has struggled lately.
George_George
September 18th, 2012
7:15 pm
nolie
September 18th, 2012
7:11 pm
DOB bashers should be excoriated
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AWW nolie, is that not a little hard?
Disgusted
September 18th, 2012
7:15 pm
“The Falcons need to move away from Turner as the primary back. They always seem to coast in the fourth quarter. That lack of urgency has come back to haunt them in the playoffs”
So do you think we should go more with Jacqizz as the primary back????? It might be doable, you never know unless you give him the shot to handle more carries. Turner has given us alot of mileage — he had been a good citizen until this incident. Hope he never does that again ever — even in his post football life.
I am glad no one got hurt or worse.
ACE
September 18th, 2012
7:17 pm
Skip and Buck Belue named to the Georgia Sports HOF
TennesseePaul
September 18th, 2012
7:17 pm
Did I directly say we had budget restraints “this” offseason? Or just in general?
Hard to say really. For the better part of this past year you’ve been stating that the team needed to trade Uggla because of Budget restraints. Or, that Uggla’s contract is prohibitive. Now, when the team has a core of young player, you worry signing a veteran could prohibit keeping those young players.
This year, next year, the year after. This team has plenty of room in the budget without making trades of Uggla, or avoiding a free agency.
George_George
September 18th, 2012
7:17 pm
nolie
September 18th, 2012
7:11 pm
DOB bashers should be excoriated
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AWW nolie , is that not a lttle hard?
Venice Jim
September 18th, 2012
7:18 pm
With Constanza, Bourn and Heyward, At least one of them will be on base every inning .
How’s that working out so far?…
George_George
September 18th, 2012
7:19 pm
Sorry double post, blog so slow tonight I did not think the first one got posted.
TennesseePaul
September 18th, 2012
7:20 pm
Prado, team’s most versatile and most patient player, is finishing strong…
C’mon DOB. Meds was real patient about the teams use of him and he’s been hyped on his versatility since last off-season… and he’s finishing the season strong. I think there’s a strong challenge to Prado’s title here. ( :
George_George
September 18th, 2012
7:21 pm
ACE
September 18th, 2012
7:17 pm
Skip and Buck Belue named to the Georgia Sports HOF
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GREAT
Disgusted
September 18th, 2012
7:22 pm
“Yunel deserves his fate of rotting away in almost complete obscurity in Canada. I laugh every time I think of him getting his paycheck with Canadian taxes taken out of it.”
Yea, but Canada has hockey. NHL > NASCAR & Poker tournaments.
I want my Thrashers back that they took from me.
ACE
September 18th, 2012
7:22 pm
Thanks for showing up George
brian
September 18th, 2012
7:22 pm
man will I miss watching that left handed swing
brian
September 18th, 2012
7:24 pm
DOB – you made a great post on the previous blog (and unlike for some here it comes as no surprise to me) about extended certain Braves.
Have you heard anything from the front office about possible extension on these young Braves?
George_George
September 18th, 2012
7:24 pm
ACE
September 18th, 2012
7:22 pm
You are very welcome ACE.
Disgusted
September 18th, 2012
7:26 pm
Chipper has handled this retirement tour with as much class as anyone I can think of.
And, he is still playing at a very good level and having fun doing it.
I hope I handle the end of my working days having as much fun as he is.
Disgusted
September 18th, 2012
7:27 pm
That is right George — what is it with the blog that you hit the submit comment button and it hangs for a minute or so.
The submit comment button deserves to be Booed. It is acting BUMB tonight.
mjn99
September 18th, 2012
7:28 pm
Just looked at the schedule and the Nats last nine games are 6 with the phillies and 3 with the cards. If the Braves can get within 3 by then, I really think they have a shot at the division.
Disgusted
September 18th, 2012
7:30 pm
We need to keep Uggla around for next yr cause I think he responds as the Uggla of his Marlin days.
I do not believe he is done — there is something left.
Who is going to be the muscle man in the lineup to help Freddie and Jey Hey out.
Disgusted
September 18th, 2012
7:30 pm
The blog is fine but what is with it with the submit comment button lately????
brian
September 18th, 2012
7:33 pm
Maholm looking sharp so far tonight. I hope he keps his command
George_George
September 18th, 2012
7:34 pm
Disgusted
September 18th, 2012
7:30 pm
The blog is fine but what is with it with the submit comment button lately????
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It is just very slow posting blogs, seems it started being slow after bolg was down for a few hours about a week ago.
brian
September 18th, 2012
7:34 pm
the rest for BMAC’s hamstring has to help his shoulder
Disgusted
September 18th, 2012
7:35 pm
Still do not get the hate for Jose C.
No, he is no everyday player but when they win when he is in. he does give them a spark when he does soething good.
Stats do not explain everything.
Do I want him as my everyday player — of course not but as an org depth guy in the role he has had the last 2 yrs why not.
Venice Jim
September 18th, 2012
7:35 pm
Nice return for BMac…
Disgusted
September 18th, 2012
7:37 pm
I have noticed the same thing George George.
So we should Boo the submit comment button only. LOL
David O'Brien
September 18th, 2012
7:38 pm
Simmons frustrated by another nagging injury; McCann back in lineup; Hudson a Clemente Award nominee
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/09/18/braves-rookie-simmons-out-of-lineup-again-sore-shoulder/
bravesgrl4life
September 18th, 2012
7:39 pm
Ozzie go sittdown.
George_George
September 18th, 2012
7:39 pm
Well outta here to watch game. I really don’t like being on this when game is being played, but I will say the blogers have been nicer lately. could it be because we are winning? KEEK IT GOING BRAVES.
George_George
September 18th, 2012
7:39 pm
KEEP IT GOING BRAVES.
Fredo
September 18th, 2012
7:42 pm
leadoff hitter is slumping but they’ve won 4 in a row
Tomahawk Mafia
September 18th, 2012
7:43 pm
Michael Bourn appears confused at the plate
ChattTownBrian
September 18th, 2012
7:44 pm
Maholm uses nothing but upper body when he throws. Probably why he tops out at 88-89.
George_George
September 18th, 2012
7:44 pm
David O’Brien
September 18th, 2012
7:38 pm
Simmons frustrated by another nagging injury; McCann back in lineup; Hudson a Clemente Award nominee
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The kid is a good ballplayer, but is he injurey prone? it seems it is always something with him , kinda like JASON used to be.
Frankie
September 18th, 2012
7:45 pm
Yeah Michael not the most cerebral when it comes to art of hitting. He looks very much like what he did here last season. Good defense but lot of folk can play CF for way less than what he will make next seaon.
cabravesfan
September 18th, 2012
7:46 pm
Apparently, having the roof open is a REALLY BIG DEAL in Miami
ChattTownBrian
September 18th, 2012
7:47 pm
Hey Bourn looked like me in little league there.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 18th, 2012
7:48 pm
Bourn is in a funk
Tomahawk Mafia
September 18th, 2012
7:48 pm
Bourn had plenty of room.
cabravesfan
September 18th, 2012
7:48 pm
That looked to be a result of that weird angle and extra warning track area in center field- obviously Bourn thought he was much closer to the wall than he was
George_George
September 18th, 2012
7:48 pm
What is it with BOURN he JUMPED THE WRONG TIME, JOSE C would have had it lol.
Mixxo
September 18th, 2012
7:48 pm
Wow, Bourny has really hit the skids lately.
Rico
September 18th, 2012
7:49 pm
Should be an error.
Fredo
September 18th, 2012
7:51 pm
nice jinx Chip ……
George_George
September 18th, 2012
7:51 pm
cabravesfan
September 18th, 2012
7:46 pm
Apparently, having the roof open is a REALLY BIG DEAL in Miami
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Watch it start to rain and it won’t close.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 18th, 2012
7:51 pm
Maholm and his 87mph FB with back-to-back K’s
Gil in Mechanicsville
September 18th, 2012
7:53 pm
Ballgame… Wait, what? Nevermind…
ACE
September 18th, 2012
7:53 pm
Marlins up early
Mixxo
September 18th, 2012
7:53 pm
That’s OK, we can still win the series.
TNScott
September 18th, 2012
7:53 pm
Thanks, Chip.
Tomahawk Mafia
September 18th, 2012
7:53 pm
Good ole Slumpy Bourn cost the Braves a run.
TNScott
September 18th, 2012
7:54 pm
Thanks, Chip. The announcers curse continues.
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 18th, 2012
7:54 pm
Jeeze, now MAHOLM can’t even get us thru three unscathed. At least HANSON can do that.
George_George
September 18th, 2012
7:54 pm
I will watch CHIPPER hit, then get outta here. there are good people on here tonight.
Efrim
September 18th, 2012
7:56 pm
David O’Brien @ajcbraves
Probably depends how Mac feels in 2 wks. RT @asajr86: @ajcbraves With BMac struggling health wise, think Ross plays vs. lefties in playoffs?
If by playoffs, I guess this person could mean the coin flip game.
Seriously, why are folks concerned about our chances in the playoffs? Grab a quarter and flip said quarter. I’d say those are the Braves odds of that game on Friday, October 5th.
smallmouth6
September 18th, 2012
7:57 pm
Constanza advanced a runner to second. Saw players giving Freeman high fives all over the place for that last night. Double standards anyone?
cabravesfan
September 18th, 2012
7:57 pm
MLB @MLB
Hip specialist says @Dodgers ace @ClaytonKersh22 can pitch without risking further damage, but club won’t let him return if pain persists.
bravesgrl4life
September 18th, 2012
7:57 pm
Bourn had been playing good D, but not tonight. Run’s on him.
Bat Masterson
September 18th, 2012
7:57 pm
Thank you, George.
Efrim
September 18th, 2012
7:57 pm
Man, Jason is sorta looking lost lately.
Disgusted
September 18th, 2012
7:58 pm
They needed a roof, especially this summer. Florida has had a summer of rain.
That is how it is in So Florida some yrs.
We need some hits, don’t want to lose to these guys. We need to aim at the first WC spot, its our for the taking if we do not mess up. And we need to win the WC game as revenge for last yr on those Cardinals.
Disgusted
September 18th, 2012
8:00 pm
That is a very quirky CF in that ball park.
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 18th, 2012
8:00 pm
Booooooooo!
ChattTownBrian
September 18th, 2012
8:00 pm
Braves suck.
Mixxo
September 18th, 2012
8:00 pm
Too easy.
George_George
September 18th, 2012
8:00 pm
Outta here, Carry on good people. KEEP IT GOING BRAVES.
phil
September 18th, 2012
8:00 pm
Bad Braves are back tonight!
Sigh…
Fredo
September 18th, 2012
8:02 pm
this guy seems to have corrected what ailed him in his last 4 starts
smallmouth6
September 18th, 2012
8:02 pm
Bat: You”re welcome.
phil
September 18th, 2012
8:02 pm
George deserves to be booed for leaving….
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 18th, 2012
8:02 pm
Que the pen MAHOLM’s toast.
Tomahawk Mafia
September 18th, 2012
8:02 pm
The approaches against Eovaldi have been pretty pathetic.
kevkat
September 18th, 2012
8:04 pm
bravesgrl4life
September 18th, 2012
7:57 pm
Bourn had been playing good D, but not tonight. Run’s on him.
Defense is not the issue here folks. Offense sucks, call it what it is
kevkat
September 18th, 2012
8:04 pm
bravesgrl4life
September 18th, 2012
7:57 pm
Bourn had been playing good D, but not tonight. Run’s on him.
Defense is not the issue here folks. Offense sucks, call it what it is
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 18th, 2012
8:04 pm
Hey…….BRAVOS, it’s Tuesday already…….hello!
ChattTownBrian
September 18th, 2012
8:04 pm
Efrim, yeah I know. Playoffs nothing! That one game thing can easily go either way. Think how sickening it would be if we lose that to a team we were far in front of.
ChattTownBrian
September 18th, 2012
8:04 pm
Efrim, yeah I know. Playoffs nothing! That one game thing can easily go either way. Think how sickening it would be if we lose that to a team we were far in front of.
phil
September 18th, 2012
8:05 pm
It’s not that quirky…..
That play by Bourn was atrocious. The guy isn’t very good on balls over his head.
Won’t matter in a few weeks anymore.
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 18th, 2012
8:06 pm
GIL in MECHANICSVILLE:
Still out there? Where you been at?
nolie
September 18th, 2012
8:06 pm
a lineup fulla lefties plys Dan who might as well be one, against a pitcher who is terrible against lefties… we are out gunned
ChattTownBrian
September 18th, 2012
8:07 pm
Enter your comments here
bravesgrl4life
September 18th, 2012
8:07 pm
I was contrasting Bourn’s usually pretty good D vs his horrible O at this point.
bravesgrl4life
September 18th, 2012
8:07 pm
I was contrasting Bourn’s usually pretty good D vs his horrible O at this point.
nolie
September 18th, 2012
8:07 pm
He has been the first or second ranked CFer in baseball all this season, not everybody is perfect liike a phil is