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Venice Jim
September 30th, 2012
12:59 am
If Janish can play…
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 30th, 2012
1:03 am
If your the Braves, I think you want the Cards to throw Lohse. We have over 100 combined ABs against each of their top 4 starters, and over 160 for him, Carpenter, and Wainwright. In fact, the Braves have the most ABs against Lohse. They’ve combined for a .320 avg. against Lohse, it’s under .270 for every other pitcher.
Venice Jim
September 30th, 2012
1:04 am
Try to keep students from using calculator unless necessary, I certainly will not (makes it easier when they complain about proper TI-84 usage graphing complicated functions – tell them they need to figure it out themselves)…
Venice Jim
September 30th, 2012
1:04 am
Buh-bye…
nolie
September 30th, 2012
1:06 am
no, your roster is set for each series, that’s why they often carry three catchers
murphy#3
September 30th, 2012
1:07 am
Who cares who we play. Let the chips fall where they may. It’s time to get focused and play like there is no tomorrow. If we play the way we can play, no one can touch us. We just have to stay FOCUSED ON THE PRIZE. GO BRAVES!!!!!!!!
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 30th, 2012
1:08 am
Lohse: 3.52 ERA at Turner Field, 4 starts 4.97 ERA vs. Braves 10 starts
Garcia: 4.50 ERA at TF, 1 start 3.65 ERA vs. Braves 4 starts
Carpenter: 6.94 ERA at TF, 5 starts 6.04 ERA vs Braves 10 starts
Wainwright: 2.35 ERA at TF, 4 games, 3 starts 2.98 ERA vs Braves 10 games, 7 starts
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2012
1:09 am
One observation. Lately, Fredi has been giving Overbay & Baker almost every pinch hitting opp he could give when not giving it to Hinske. Juan Francisco has been invisible this month. Either Juan has been eating way too much, or he is deep in the doghouse. Just been a zero.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 30th, 2012
1:09 am
Out guys, y’all take care. Peace.
Puma
September 30th, 2012
1:15 am
Noticed that too MiaBch, though Hinske had an at bat tonight.
Nolie – For some reason I thought they changed rule so that they could add a guy mid-series in case of injury, but maybe it was between series
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2012
1:29 am
Well, here’s hoping that Medlen breaks the record tomorrow in grand style. Couldn’t happen to a nicer dude, to say nothing of a very nice series win.
Since mid-June, Braves pitching has been nothing short of remarkable and amazing. Absolutely awesome!
Mitchell
September 30th, 2012
1:34 am
It’s really unbelievable to watch what the O’s and A’s have done this season.
Who would have picked either team to finish the season with a winning record let alone 90 plus wins?
It’s really disappointing to see how many teams each year, with seemingly nothing in their favor, so frequently shatter expectation like the O’s and A’s, the Nationals and consistently the Rays.
And yet the Braves are never better than what they are easily capable of and show no signs of evolving.
If you’ve seen them in person up close, and tonight in particular, you have ample evidence their offense is non-competitive and incapable.
You cannot score three runs in two games against Mets pitching on the eve of the playoffs.
Craig Kimbrel should not be making stress pitches at this point because Braves batters can’t do their jobs.
They’ve completely blown opportunity after opportunity to catch the Nats.
The fact that they were criticized for once by the media for celebrating a playoff clinching win and not for falling short of a division title for the seventh consecutive season says it all.
They should just admit defeat and do everything possible to prepare for the Cardinals and a game they will not win unless Kris Medlen is perfect.
haggard
September 30th, 2012
6:53 am
nolie
Hello Good Man. It is great to see you back, conversant, and rounding into playoff form!
Lee in S GA
September 30th, 2012
7:32 am
Nothing like waking up, logging on this blog and seeing a encouraging, motivational post like the one at 1:34 A.M. from Bitchell.
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 30th, 2012
7:47 am
Mitchell:
Let’s get the win today, and see what happens. My guess is the NATS clinch today, but we should keep the pressure on them.
However under ANY circumstance, I would not let MEDS pitch beyond 80, unless he’s in the ninth. In fact, if it were not for the consecutive win record, I would give him a day off. He’s wearing down late in games his last two starts it seems to me. I don’t want a tired arm going into the play-in game.
KIMBREL should be ready to go, but if we’re out of the division race, I would not use him consistantly, game-in game-out.
BTW, I said the NATS would be the team we needed to beat like a tom-tom this season. Anybody care to guess where we’d be right now with the season’s record between us reversed?
UKUGA
September 30th, 2012
7:50 am
DOB, Thanks for your response @ 11:43 PM re: Chipper
Couch Tater
September 30th, 2012
7:51 am
May 1, 1995, SI
So how good are the BRAVES? They addressed their need for a leadoff hitter by acquiring one of the best in the game, Marquis Grissom, from the Expos. The pitching staff, anchored by three-time Cy Young winner Greg Maddux, appears to be as formidable as ever (now that Maddux is over the chicken pox). And sluggers Fred McGriff (34 homers in 1994), David Justice (19) and Ryan Klesko (17) seem ready to pick up where they left off. The only significant loss from ‘94 is third baseman Terry Pendleton, who signed with the Florida Marlins as a free agent. But taking Pendleton’s spot is rookie Chipper Jones, a player whom Atlanta manager Bobby Cox considers “the best athlete on the team.”
Jones, the No. 1 pick in the 1990 amateur draft, was a star shortstop in the minor leagues. With Jeff Blauser manning that position for the Braves, Jones was moved to leftfield last spring to get his bat (.325 and 13 home runs in Triple A in ‘93) into the lineup. But less than three weeks before the ‘94 season opener, Jones tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and was sidelined for the year.
“I’m flattered that every time there’s a position open, I’m put in the mix.” says Jones, who last played third base nine years ago—in the Babe Ruth League. “I feel I can play all seven positions behind the pitcher; I have speed, a good arm and good range. Third base is more of a reaction position. I might be better at it. At Shortstop, the more I think, the more trouble I get into.”
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 30th, 2012
7:53 am
Lee in S GA:
Thanx to another fan appreciative of HUDSON’s efforts.
For that matter, DAN UGGLA’s too. You can say his BA stinks, and that his fielding is average at best, but you can’t say he isn’t giving all he’s got. Or that he isn’t willing to adapt and learn.
brian_d
September 30th, 2012
7:59 am
Good morning Rich. I have appreciated your info and presence on the blog for four years or so. Thanks. How is your wife doing?
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 30th, 2012
8:07 am
Couch tater:
Thanx man.”…… The more I think the more trouble i get into…..” That quote goes right to my grandson today. His main problem regarding hitting in my estimation.
My take, “remember more, think less.”
His younger brother is a “see the ball, hit the ball” type of player, but much less disciplined unfortunately.
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 30th, 2012
8:11 am
brien d:
Thanx for asking. Unfortunately, pretty much the same. We found a second cousin with a similar problem last night. We knew the young lady had problems over the past twenty years, but didn’t know what it was. Evidently it’s in her father’s family.
brian_d
September 30th, 2012
8:15 am
You two have been in my prayers this morning. Take care. I am off to work.
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 30th, 2012
8:15 am
O.K. feed-bag time and yard-work. I don’t mind planning and creating outside, but maintenance at which my better half excels, is a drudge as far as I’m concerned.
SeaAtl
September 30th, 2012
8:18 am
Any special or “weird” parking situation for the game today or can I just drive down and pay to park in a lot?
jeffrey d
September 30th, 2012
8:18 am
Everybody has to back in today
Brian from SC
September 30th, 2012
8:20 am
Washington clinches the NL East today with a win or a loss by the Braves. Over in the AL, still no team has clinched even a playoff spot, but several are close. In fact, it’s possible today that all AL playoff teams except the AL Central winner will have clinched a spot.
Texas clinches today by beating the Angels in either one of their two double-header games. New York and Baltimore are now tied atop the AL East, and that one’s going down to the wire. Either one of them would clinch a playoff spot today with a win and a loss by the Angels. Or they both would clinch if Texas sweeps the double header from the Angels. Finally, Oakland would clinch a playoff spot with a win and a sweep by Texas.
Also of note: Texas would clinch the AL West with a sweep and a loss by Oakland.
Got all that? Here are the updated magic numbers:
NL East – Washington – 1
NL Central – Cincinnati – clinched
NL West – San Francisco – clinched
NL Playoffs (relative to Los Angeles)
Washington – clinched
Cincinnati – clinched
San Francisco – clinched
Atlanta – clinched
St. Louis – 3
NL #1 seed – Washington – 3 (relative to Cincinnati)
NL #1 wild card – Atlanta – clinched
AL East – New York/Baltimore – 5
AL Central – Detroit – 3
AL West – Texas – 3
AL Playoffs (relative to Los Angeles)
Texas – 1
New York – 2
Baltimore – 2
Oakland – 3
Detroit – 3 (relative to Chicago for division)
AL #1 seed – Texas – 4
AL #1 wild card – New York/Baltimore – 4
Couch Tater
September 30th, 2012
8:23 am
Richbrave – I have the same problem with the putter.
…so, I shouldn’t talk about it. or, think about it. My mechanics are good. It’s a big cup. No problem. It’s only $2. Why I am I sweating? Where’s my xanax? It’s not a heart attack. Flange says, “It’s easy.” Biotch.
Brian from SC
September 30th, 2012
8:25 am
The only elimination that happened yesterday was Detroit being eliminated from AL wild card contention. As we’ve suspected for a while, they now officially only have hope of winning the AL Central. They do have control there.
Milwaukee is finally eliminated if they lose today, or if St. Louis wins. Tampa Bay would be eliminated from the playoffs today with a loss and a win by Oakland. The Angels would be eliminated with 2 double-header losses and a win by Oakland.
Here are the updated elimination numbers:
NL Playoffs (relative to St. Louis)
Los Angeles – 3
Milwaukee – 1
AL Playoffs (relative to Oakland)
Los Angeles – 3
Chicago – 3 (relative to Detroit for division)
Tampa Bay – 2
Brian from SC
September 30th, 2012
8:26 am
Slight correction to above:
For Oakland to clinch a playoff spot today they need a win, 2 losses by the Angels, AND a loss by Tampa Bay.
Couch Tater
September 30th, 2012
8:33 am
Stop it. Stop it. Stop it. Think about something else.
October 16, 1995, SI, Tim Kurkjian.
Jones ended the [NLDS] series batting .389 with four RBIs and three standout defensive plays, despite playing with a sore left knee and an aching back.
It was a performance that was in keeping with his regular season, for which he should be awarded National League Rookie of the Year honors next month. Hitting third most of the season, Jones belted 23 homers and drove in 86 runs. “Every time I see him he impresses me more,” says Rocky shortstop Walt Weiss.
Efrim
September 30th, 2012
9:25 am
Since his high OPS mark of the 2nd Half at end of play on August 26th – .279/.353/.509 – Jason Heyward has hit .220/.262/.364 with 3 HR’s, 11 RBI, 7 BB’s, 23 K’s, in 30 games, 126 Plate Appearances.
A simply awful end to an otherwise strong, bounce back season from Heyward.
Efrim
September 30th, 2012
9:29 am
Braves are 9th in team OPS in teh National League. 11th in the 2nd Half. And in September, they’ve hit .229/.302/.335 as a team scoring 90 runs in 26 games. They are 15th in OPS during the month of September.
Jeff R
September 30th, 2012
9:29 am
A simply awful end to an otherwise strong, bounce back season from Heyward.
Yes, but as you said, marked progress. Very encouraging.
Couch Tater
September 30th, 2012
9:31 am
GET up!! This is it. Last day. Last day at Turner. Tribute time…
October 4, 1999, Tom Verducci.
On the first day of spring training this year in Kissimmee, Fla., Don Baylor, the new Atlanta Braves hitting coach, introduced himself to switch-hitting third baseman Chipper Jones the way a double espresso does to your synapses first thing in the morning. “Tell me your philosophy of hitting,” Baylor said.
“Have good at bats, hit .300 from both sides of the plate and get runners in from scoring position,” Jones, a three-time All-Star, said proudly.
“Bulls—-,” Baylor barked. “You hit third for the best team in the National League, and I expect you to drive the ball out of the park.”
So much for “Howdy” and a firm handshake. Later, when a lefthanded batting practice pitcher didn’t show, Jones left the cage after hitting left-handed. “Hey,” Baylor said, “where do you think you’re going? You aren’t leaving until you hit righthanded.”
That night Jones went to his parents’ home in Pierson, about a hundred miles from Kissimmee, walked in and announced, practically before the door had closed behind him, “The worm has turned, Dad. The worm has turned.”
Thus began a season of change and growth for Jones, 27, who knew he was in for a lesson in plate tectonics.
ncbravesfan90
September 30th, 2012
9:31 am
“Braves are 9th in team OPS in teh National League. 11th in the 2nd Half. And in September, they’ve hit .229/.302/.335 as a team scoring 90 runs in 26 games. They are 15th in OPS during the month of September.”
And this is why a one game play in game makes for everyone to be very nervous, or should be.
Jeff R
September 30th, 2012
9:34 am
It took the Nats ten innings to polish off the Cards last night. The Nats aren’t quite the juggernaut they were a short while ago. I think the Cards win today.
jeffrey d
September 30th, 2012
9:35 am
If we should be “nervous” because of the offense, can’t we be optimistic about because of the pitching? 1st in ERA since the break, including leading the league in CG and shutouts
Jeff R
September 30th, 2012
9:36 am
Chipper’s got three at PNC Park to close the season and his career. Wonder how much he plays in Pittsburgh, and wonder what his send off will be like there?
Jeff R
September 30th, 2012
9:38 am
If we should be “nervous” because of the offense, can’t we be optimistic about because of the pitching? 1st in ERA since the break, including leading the league in CG and shutouts
Very optimistic. The post season is where pitching really counts. The Braves have the guns. Medlen is the man next Friday versus the Cards (in all likelihood).
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 30th, 2012
9:41 am
Efrim: It may be a horrible ending to the season, but I’m glad that he didn’t hit .220 all year. Same with Hanson. I’m happy that he had at least a decent finish.
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 30th, 2012
9:43 am
Looking at HANK AARON in the article picture, I can’t see anything other than a man who did all things baseball just as CHIPPER JONES did…..the right way.
Looks to my mind, the passing of the BRAVES banner from one of the greatest ball-players ever to another great who will represent the BRAVES in the game of baseball with as much dignity as ‘Hammerin’ HANK” has.
Jeff R
September 30th, 2012
9:45 am
70% chance of rain in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. 30% chance on Wednesday.
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 30th, 2012
9:48 am
Couch Tater:
I’ve been saying what you intimated with ‘the worm has turned’ since the day he left the BRAVES.
Jeff R
September 30th, 2012
9:49 am
No Braves’ starting pitcher will achieve 200 innings this season. Interesting.
Bat Masterson
September 30th, 2012
9:49 am
Couch Tater_
Thanks for posting those old articles. I’m enjoying reading them.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 30th, 2012
9:50 am
Mark Bowman @mlbbowman
With the magic # at 1, Braves might want to pull for the Nats today and hope Cards have 2 play 1 game w/ LA to determine who comes to ATL
Been doing so for a few days. We need the Cards to cool off and struggle a bit. Dodgers are 2 games back.
Jeff R
September 30th, 2012
9:52 am
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the O’s win the AL East?
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 30th, 2012
9:56 am
I’m focused on today’s game against the METS. I’ll worry about the Orios and Jokers later.
Bat Masterson
September 30th, 2012
9:57 am
I haven’t looked for any evidence but it seems to me Heyward has been hitting a lot of ground balls for the last month or so.
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 30th, 2012
9:57 am
Danged CARDS are nothing but a bunch of jokers anyway.
Jeff R
September 30th, 2012
9:58 am
Braves’ strikeouts leader, Tommy Hanson – 155.
And Dan Uggla has struck out (164) more than Hanson threw strikeouts.
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 30th, 2012
9:58 am
Time for another adjustment in his ongoing developmental hitting saga.
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 30th, 2012
9:59 am
HANSON:
Stamina over stuff
Ghost of Chipper Jones
September 30th, 2012
10:00 am
Down and gone. Good luck today BRAVES. Crush ‘um.
Jeff R
September 30th, 2012
10:02 am
Stingy Craig Kimbrel has given up three homers this season. Those hitters should receive certificates.
Jeff R
September 30th, 2012
10:03 am
See ya, Ghost.
Bat Masterson
September 30th, 2012
10:06 am
I would have bet Ward’s life Heyward would not hit .220 this year, TOBF.
Couch Tater
September 30th, 2012
10:18 am
Wonder how much he plays in Pittsburgh, and wonder what his send off will be like there?
He should receive an immaculate reception.
Couch Tater
September 30th, 2012
10:35 am
Your welcome, Bat.
Who can leave out the toes? July 11, 2005…
Chipper Jones, Atlanta’s third baseman and mainstay slugger, went on the disabled list with an injured toe ligament on June 6. Five days later the Braves’ second Jones for the past nine seasons metamorphosed into the Second Coming–in a metaphoric way, of course. From June 11 through last Sunday and despite hitting virtually naked in the lineup, he did not go more than 13 at bats without a home run. In 22 games he had 14 homers, 30 RBIs, a .329 batting average and a mere 13 strikeouts in 98 plate appearances. He was leading the majors in homers, with 26, which helped earn the 28-year-old Jones his fourth All-Star Game appearance
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 30th, 2012
10:39 am
Atlanta Braves @Braves
Today’s lineup vs. NYM (1:35, FSS/680AM/BRN): Contanza 8 Prado 7 Heyward 9 Jones 5 Freeman 3 Uggla 4 Ross 2 Simmons 6 Medlen 1
And the Braves hoped Bourn would be back today… Don’t slide headfirst folks!!! I guess he will need to play all 3 in Pittsburgh,
74bravesjersey
September 30th, 2012
10:51 am
Hey Couch Tater; awesome Digs on the reads man, Don Baylor did come to mind in part of chipper’s switch hitt’n transformation, hope he was able to give some thanx to ‘em for giving him xtra tutiledge back yonder. & I enjoyed see’n the ‘82 Braves get together, man what memories, Niekro, Murph, Horner, Geno, & Benedict, & them sharing time w/ Pete van weren(Dang, been so long, correct me if I’d spelled Pete’s name wrong. See’n some old footages never gets old. O’ Horner hitt’n 4 hr’s against expos, priceless, wished they’d showed Geno strik’n out rose toend his 44 game hitt’n streak, man that was tight. That o’l Geno delivery, awesome memories.
74bravesjersey
September 30th, 2012
10:55 am
Would anyone know where you can find the old footage video of the ‘82 braves, it’s a long way to October, or video, Tale of 2 seasons, if anybody knows where to find these, if they had these on ytube or Google, be nice to see, let me know, I’ll be looking.
Couch Tater
September 30th, 2012
11:29 am
Murray Chass, September 24, 1999. LA rry LA rry…
The main question raised by Jones’s one-man onslaught was about the wisdom the Mets displayed in continuing to challenge Jones instead of telling him to pass the batter’s box and go directly from the on-deck circle to first base without collecting $200, or a playoff share.
”That’s easy to say now,” Dave Wallace, the Mets’ pitching coach, said.
Walk Chipper Jones? Not me, said Orel Hershiser, who threw the home run pitch in Wednesday night’s game. ”That was very early in the game,” Hershiser said of the first-inning, first-base-open situation. ”It’s not the time you win or lose games.”
Walk Chipper Jones? Not me, said Al Leiter, who threw yesterday’s home run pitch. ”I’m not going to walk him unless someone tells me to walk him to load the bases,” Leiter said.
Kat
September 30th, 2012
11:31 am
DOB @ 11:43 pm
How much will Chipper play in Pittsburgh? — UKUGA
If Nats clinch, would expect Chipper to rest all or most of Pittsburgh series.
Hope he pinch hits at least. I know some fans flying from Atl hoping to see him play his last reg season game in Pitt. I’m driving 8hrs but coming that far from Atl, that’d stink to not see him ever get to the plate. But whatever is needed to get us the best Chipper for the WC game is what Fredi has to do.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2012
11:48 am
A couple of more days off for Bourn, with a pinch-hitting appearance on Tuesday, and a full game on Wed., should be just the ticket.
However, I would not waste a penny on this guy as a free agent signing.
Couch Tater
September 30th, 2012
11:50 am
Jack Curry, New York Times, June 15, 2008.
“Anybody who has hit .400 for this long will tell you that you don’t hit this well without a little bit of luck,” Jones said. “That being said, I’m no Ted Williams.”
For now, he is. Jones is batting .409, after going 0 for 3 on Saturday, a number that put him in a different stratosphere from every other major leaguer. Jones has always been a productive switch-hitter, a player with such a sweet swing that teammates gush about it the way they gush about a signing bonus. He looks the way a hitter should: balanced, patient, confident.
George_George
September 30th, 2012
11:51 am
nolie
September 30th, 2012
1:06 am
no, your roster is set for each series, that’s why they often carry three catchers
************
Good morning all
Back in the day, during the regular season most teams carryed 4 starters, 1 swing guy who could start or releave, 5 relievers, 15 postion players including 3 cathers, THOSE WERE THE DAYS No wimps then.
bravofan
September 30th, 2012
11:53 am
What’s the latest on Janish?
Venice Jim
September 30th, 2012
11:55 am
No wimps then
Who are the wimps to whom you refer?
Kat
September 30th, 2012
11:56 am
From Twitter… @JimBowdenESPNxm Schuerholz just told us that Chipper Jones is going to take year off but knows when he wants to put the uniform back on he knows who to call
Efrim
September 30th, 2012
11:56 am
I haven’t looked for any evidence but it seems to me Heyward has been hitting a lot of ground balls for the last month or so.
I remember his awful May – didn’t really see many groundballs to the right side of the diamond. Just seemed like he was hitting into bad luck.
I think this recent stretch has been his worst of the season. Just a terrible approach at the plate.
jeffrey d
September 30th, 2012
11:57 am
Who are the wimps to whom you refer?
http://www.paid2write.org/images_articles/2/5/0/IHUG0505/melgibsonbraveheartfreedom.jpg
Russell Bell
September 30th, 2012
12:02 pm
No wimps then
Back when men were men, and women stayed in the kitchen, and only white people got into fancy restaurants, and jobs weren’t outsourced, and we knew who our enemies were (looking at you Russia), and Sunday was the Lord’s day, and…
jeffrey d
September 30th, 2012
12:03 pm
Back when men were men, and women stayed in the kitchen, and only white people got into fancy restaurants, and jobs weren’t outsourced, and we knew who our enemies were (looking at you Russia), and Sunday was the Lord’s day, and…
George went to work 24/7, inluding the Christmas morning when is hair was on fire.
Venice Jim
September 30th, 2012
12:05 pm
Bubba not a wimp, letting the crowd roar as he tees off (and, unfortunately, goes way right)…
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 30th, 2012
12:06 pm
Kevin McAlpin @KevinMcAlpin
Craig Kimbrel enters with 113 strikeouts in 61.1 IP. NO ONE has ever averaged the 16.6 K’s per 9 that Kimbrel has this season. #Braves
Trey
September 30th, 2012
12:06 pm
“George went to work 24/7, inluding the Christmas morning when is hair was on fire.”
Gosh, only 24/7? I wish I had a job where I barely had to work……
nolie
September 30th, 2012
12:07 pm
and John Wayne was the man’s man….
George_George
September 30th, 2012
12:07 pm
MEDS is in very good company with WHITEY FORD and CARL HUBBELL. I have seen WHITEY pitch live CARL was before my time, but heard of him.
nolie
September 30th, 2012
12:09 pm
and we had to walk ten miles to school every day in the sleet and snow…uphill both ways
haggard
September 30th, 2012
12:09 pm
Couch Tater
That’s some good reading. Thanks.
Trey
September 30th, 2012
12:11 pm
Don’t forget barefoot, nolie. Of course, ya couldn’t forget that, once you get frostbite.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 30th, 2012
12:11 pm
Kevin McAlpin @KevinMcAlpin
Craig Kimbrel is holding opponents to a .124 avg, the lowest since 1900. His .357 OPS is the lowest in the Expansion Era. #Braves
Kimbrel for Cy Young!!!
jeffrey d
September 30th, 2012
12:11 pm
and we had to walk ten miles to school every day in the sleet and snow…uphill both ways
Nowadays there’s bus stops at adjacent driveways….it’s pretty annoying
George_George
September 30th, 2012
12:12 pm
Starting pitchers finished a lot more of what they started and it did not hurt them, Managers had a longer bench to work with. BTW nolie have you read any if LEE CHILDS books? He is very good.
haggard
September 30th, 2012
12:15 pm
nolie
And no iPod, either. Only the sound of sockless feet, crunching in the knee deep snow, sliding across the frozen creek.
Lew
September 30th, 2012
12:15 pm
George-George – Jack Reacher is a bad ass.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 30th, 2012
12:15 pm
Uggla hitting .291/.387/.456/.843 this month, with only 2 HR and 7 doubles though…. 13 RBI, and 13 BB vs. 16 Ks. He needs 1 more HR to have 7 consecutive seasons of 20+ HR
Venice Jim
September 30th, 2012
12:15 pm
Wow, Rory was confused about his tee time – heard it on TV in EDT, not CDT…arrives with only 15 minutes to spare…
nolie
September 30th, 2012
12:16 pm
yeah I have read all the Reacher novels George
Venice Jim
September 30th, 2012
12:16 pm
David O’Brien @ajcbraves
Michael Bourn will bat leadoff and play Center field today. #Braves just announced lineup change. Returns for first time since Sat 9/22
jeffrey d
September 30th, 2012
12:16 pm
And no iPod, either
Here’s where I can’t participate anymore. I went to school with a CD player. And thought I was hot stuff with it too.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 30th, 2012
12:16 pm
Atlanta Braves @Braves
Lineup change: Bourn will now play CF and lead off.
Yes! He’s back. No Georgie in CF is a good thing too…
nolie
September 30th, 2012
12:17 pm
gee if only Dan could do that every month….
Kat
September 30th, 2012
12:17 pm
Bourn is back in the lineup!
George_George
September 30th, 2012
12:20 pm
Kat
September 30th, 2012
11:56 am
From Twitter… @JimBowdenESPNxm Schuerholz just told us that Chipper Jones is going to take year off but knows when he wants to put the uniform back on he knows who to call
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That is very good news. I thought they would offer him something. I would kind of like to see him in TV booth, he speaks well.
nolie
September 30th, 2012
12:21 pm
truth is that when I went to school there were no shorts, no jeans, no collarless shirts, and no appliances of any kind other than a slide rule.
haggard
September 30th, 2012
12:22 pm
In honor of nolie’s triumphant return, I’m off to Publix for the Italian. Go Braves.
MiaBchBravesFan
September 30th, 2012
12:23 pm
Well, the Cards got the best of us in 82, and they took us handily in an NLDS early in the last decade, so reflecting on the 82 Braves team is bad karma.
Back in the mid-90’s, we stole one from the Cards on a way to a WS berth. THAT is what I’d rather focus on. That, and Medlen twirling a sparkling gem against those pretenders from the Midwest next Friday.
I am gonna take the afternoon OFF, don my real-deal (not actual, just authentic) Dale Murphy road jersey and matching cap, get my food and drink ON, and watch the Braves send the Cards to Hell.
George_George
September 30th, 2012
12:24 pm
Lew
September 30th, 2012
12:15 pm
George-George – Jack Reacher is a bad ass.
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Yup I am just finishing his newest. Did you know Lee is a very big baseball fan?, that is part of the reason he moved to this country.