We’re LIVE, as Hudson and his miracle elbow start for Braves
Braves pitcher Tim Hudson has deserved a lot of high-fives for the season he has had. (Curtis Compton/AJC)
One night after one of their worst performances in weeks, Friday’s 9-3 loss to Milwaukee, the Braves should be in good hands tonight: Tim Hudson is pitching.
I realize Tommy John surgery isn’t the equivalent of bionics, but after a while you start to wonder if Hudson was rebuilt with robot parts. A ridiculous 15 of his 18 starts have been quality starts, which is tied for fourth in the majors. He leads the Braves in wins (9-4), earned run average among starters (2.30), innings pitched (121 1/3) and opponents’ batting average (.219).
He also was the only pitcher in this year’s All-Star Game for either league who is in his first full season coming back after Tommy John surgery (he missed most of last season before coming back in September).
“I’m definitely lucky,” Hudson said. “Just the fact that I was able to come back and be strong and feel like I did when I was 25 — it’s just a blessing. I didn’t know if I was going to be able to come back. All you can do is give it your best effort and do everything you’re supposed to do and just hope and pray it turns out good. That’s kind of been the case. I never dreamed I’d have an All-Star first half. It just shows the determination and hard work pays off.”
I’ve got some good stuff from him on the surgery including his th0ughts on why he didn’t want a tendon from a cadaver used in his surgery. But I’ll save that for the column later, assuming Hudson has a strong outing against the Brewers, and why wouldn’t he?
A few things before we get started:
♦ After some rain earlier, the tarp is being off the field. There’s no expectation right now that the start of the game will be delayed.
♦ Chipper Jones is out of the lineup with a strained hamstring. He said it “doesn’t hurt just to sit and walk around,” but stopping and running is a different issue. It doesn’t seem to be a major issue, but it’s not known if he’ll be available for pinch-hitting duties.
♦ Also out of the lineup: Jason Heyward, who claimed he’s “just chillin’” and it’s a day of rest. With David Ross catching, that means Jones, Heyward and Brian McCann — most of the heart of the order — are all on the bench.
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Bocks of Rox
July 17th, 2010
6:06 pm
First! maybe
Bocks of Rox
July 17th, 2010
6:06 pm
yeah!
Bocks of Rox
July 17th, 2010
6:08 pm
I all but gave up on the boys of bravoland this year but they seem to have turned it all around and are headed in the right direction. I still can not wait for football to start, however.
BenFranklin
July 17th, 2010
6:09 pm
Second!! Go Backups! Get a big W!!!
Bat Masterson
July 17th, 2010
6:10 pm
Man I hope he has a shutout in him tonight, that lineup. Whew
BenFranklin
July 17th, 2010
6:10 pm
Love Gonzo!! Love his attitude! I can’t believe Wren wasn’t charged with theft for that trade with the Jays!
Pi$$onaDawg
July 17th, 2010
6:11 pm
Go BRAVOs get back on track. Jeff you have to change the COUNTS name. It now needs to be the Black Silk Caped One with Bad Teeth. We don’t want the samething happening at the AJC that is happening at Ole Miss.
BenFranklin
July 17th, 2010
6:12 pm
Watch the Backups get 10 runs tonight! It’s in the bag!
ryan
July 17th, 2010
6:23 pm
Braves are going have to make another move with Chipper hurt again and with Heyward banged up they need a bat like Corey Hart.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
6:23 pm
Bocks of Rox: 1-2-3. Go play the lottery.
Ben Hill, Been Real
July 17th, 2010
6:24 pm
Lets go backups! but once again guys how do you feel about a Gomez-Hart for Blanco-Resop-Dunn?
They need pitching!
Bob Horner
July 17th, 2010
6:24 pm
When I bad mouth the line-up the Braves make an idiot out of me…this line-up looks lame…I hope Huddie has his good stuff tonight….I know McCann didn’t really have an “All Star break”…is that the rational for sitting him..?? he hits lefties….
Me. Melancholy
July 17th, 2010
6:24 pm
Take the week off Chipper. The teams better when you sit.
Mr. Melancholy
July 17th, 2010
6:26 pm
sorry for the typo. It’s Mr. Melancholy, not Me Melancholy. A big difference.
The Wad
July 17th, 2010
6:26 pm
A 20 yearold needs a night off after having almost three weeks rest? Come on Cox.he can`t learn to hit major league left handers from the bench. Don`t do to Heyward what you did to Klesko.
KimZ'sPackage
July 17th, 2010
6:28 pm
Jeff can you get me some tickets if I wear my Cape and run Naked except for the cape across the outfield during the 7th inning strech? HAHAH let the COUNT RUN.
Younger Than That Now
July 17th, 2010
6:30 pm
Guys, guys, guys… all the moaning here and on the other blogs about tonight’s lineup. Let’s the experts with the real numbers… you know, the lefty-lefty matchup percentages, etc… make the decisions. I’d rather the Braves be 100% too, but games like this are giving AB’s to guys who will use the experience to help the team later on. Be patient.
Chipper’s injured… maybe not serious, or life threatening, but at this point I’d rather have 100% of Conrad or Infante than 60% Chipper. Heyward & McCann… tonight’s starter for the Brewers is tough against lefthanders, and Mac’s gonna be out today or tomorrow anyway… you know, day game tomorrow after a night game tonight… and JHey hasn’t gotten his mid season legs back under him yet and will be back in tomorrow. This lineup is a major league lineup and can play with anybody… I’ll take my chances on the decisions those “in the know” have made.
And JS… forgot to mention that I saw you at the game the other night… and tell Andy and Barney that Gomer says “hey”.
Bob Horner
July 17th, 2010
6:30 pm
Only a naked woman gets free tix…..right..?? I hope..??
KimZ'sPackage
July 17th, 2010
6:33 pm
HAHHA but I want to show my Big Wig and my Package to the non-watching RHWOA.
KimZ'sPackage
July 17th, 2010
6:35 pm
Go Braves make me remember 1991 and all that excitement. GO BRAVES. BOBBY go out a CHAMP.
Bob Horner
July 17th, 2010
6:38 pm
@ KimZ’sPackage if JS gives free tickets 2 men running naked on the field he’ll lose his job…..and his home….
KimZ'sPackage
July 17th, 2010
6:41 pm
Wait I am Kim Z I am all woman don’t you show-up TARDY to MY Party.
Long Way Home Brave
July 17th, 2010
6:46 pm
Jeff, have your heard anything about Infante or Conrad being the future replacement for Chipper since this should be his last year with us ?
Bobby's Cox
July 17th, 2010
6:52 pm
Looks like the Sunday getaway lineup on Saturday night…hopefully these tin cans can beat up on Old Milwaukee or are these guys considered Milwaukee’s Best..not sure. What say you Mr. Schultz?
Barkin'Dog
July 17th, 2010
6:53 pm
Tonight will be Tim Hudson’s finest game… watch!
Well rested and loaded for Bear (or Brewers)
Conrad should have a great game at bat, too!
It will blow my mind if the Braves take Bobby out with a title!
But it won’t surprise me. Funny how added adrenaline helps.
Bobby's Cox
July 17th, 2010
6:56 pm
Can we trade Kawakami back to the Japanese League, we could at least get some sushi rolls out of the deal.
Bobby's Cox
July 17th, 2010
7:03 pm
Jeff-enjoyed your piece on Ole Miss’ mascot situation..Since they enjoy tailgating at the Grove sooo much, why not be progressive and skip your 20th Century step and move into the 21st Century. They can also not be PC at the same time and “Ole” piss everyone off. Select a bourbon brand as the sponsor, make it a female parading in a provocative shaped bottle and call her “Ole Liquor”..What say ya Mr. Schultz???
Bob Horner
July 17th, 2010
7:08 pm
Milwaukee’s Best taste okay on a Sunday afternoon if you’re broke and it’s your buddy’s beer…..(or if you live more than an hour away from all of our bordering states that are smart enough to sell freaking beer on a Sunday at grocery store…)
Younger Than That Now
July 17th, 2010
7:10 pm
Surely if FW could snooker the Jays into taking JoJo with Escobar he should have been able to get KK in on the deal too… and his interpreter. And if the Braves have to kick in and pay his salary, I say it would be worth it… and I’ll even kick in a grand on that myself. Last night he was throwing BP to the Brew Crew… and I’m just glad that Fielder didn’t knock one to midtown.
Younger Than That Now
July 17th, 2010
7:13 pm
Honestly, in years past the back-ups in there tonight would scare me to death. But this year, they’ve pulled their weight… carried the mail… earned their stripes… made hay while the sun was shining… cooked with gas… they’ve done good!
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
7:14 pm
Kim’Z Package — I’ll give you tickets if you DON’T run naked.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
7:15 pm
Bob Horner — I think “KimZ Package” ain’t a woman.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
7:16 pm
Long Way Home — Infante far more likely than Conrad I don’t think he’s a sure thing either. That’s too far down the road right now.
Bob Horner
July 17th, 2010
7:16 pm
JS…you know I’m slow….
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
7:17 pm
Bobby’s Cox — Chipper: injury. McCann and Heyward: Cox stacking the lineup with righthanders against the lefthanded Narveson.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
7:18 pm
Bobby’s Cox — I’m sure whiskey company would be happy to sponsor tailgate. Not sure that’s in a university’s best interest. Just sayin’.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
7:19 pm
Prado’s drive didn’t go nearly as far as it “sounded.” Air is like soup.
Long Way Home Brave
July 17th, 2010
7:20 pm
Hey Jeff, have your heard anything about Infante or Conrad being the future replacement for Chipper since this should be his last year with us ?
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
7:20 pm
Alex Gonzalez hitting third for Braves. Betcha nobody saw that one coming in spring training.
Long Way Home Brave
July 17th, 2010
7:21 pm
Thanks Jeff
Bellefay
July 17th, 2010
7:27 pm
Jeff…Just curious but what kind of food do the Braves serve the press folks?
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
7:27 pm
So watching Tim Hudson is when I think of things like, “Now why didn’t I think of Tommy John surgery first?”
Long Way Home Brave
July 17th, 2010
7:28 pm
Jeff, is there anyone in the minors to consider taking up Chippers place down the road ?
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
7:29 pm
Bellefay — You can buy hotdog/pizza for $1 or go to all-you-eat buffet for $10 which changes.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
7:32 pm
Not that close down the road. Next obvious guy is Freddie Freeman and he’s 1B.
Long Way Home Brave
July 17th, 2010
7:32 pm
Hows Jordan doing down in the minors, any news about him coming up sometime this year ?
Bellefay
July 17th, 2010
7:34 pm
We’re 3 days away from the anniversary of the 93 sterno press box/Fred McGriff signing fire.
It would be cool of Wren to do something to bring another bat to center to commemorate that odd day.
Bobby's Cox
July 17th, 2010
7:36 pm
The Braves we know and love so far. Pitcher they have never faced-they make him look like the re-incarnation of Cy Young..
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
7:41 pm
Bellefay — I thought you were going to say it would be cool if there was another pressbox fire. Just make sure it’s on my off day.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
7:42 pm
Nice job by Huddy.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
7:44 pm
Ross is as good a backup catcher as Braves have had in a while.
Kris
July 17th, 2010
7:44 pm
I gotta say our offense has been really disappointing against some pretty bad pitching the past couple gamed. I hope they pick it up because we don’t need a repeat of April.
Bellefay
July 17th, 2010
7:46 pm
Lord no Jeff. I love your Tuesday “Count” article. It comes out the same day as Finebaum’s weekly filth and makes me thank my lucky stars I don’t live in Alabama anymore.
Kris
July 17th, 2010
7:47 pm
Come on Braves this guy is a bum – we should have 4 runs by now.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
7:48 pm
Another AB like that and Huddy’s batting average will drop below .260. He’ll be more upset about that than anything.
Ben Hill, Been Real
July 17th, 2010
7:49 pm
If we can get a runner, stealing second should be easy
Bobby's Cox
July 17th, 2010
7:49 pm
Jeff-This is one of the best Braves’ benches and bullpens in recent memory. What have you heard from the trade rumor end about the Braves acquiring another big bopper?
Bobby's Cox
July 17th, 2010
7:50 pm
Meant to wrap up comments by saying that they are probably one solid hitter away from being the NL representative in the World Series.
Kris
July 17th, 2010
7:51 pm
Escobar would have had that.
Sonny Clusters
July 17th, 2010
7:51 pm
Clusters would always run and stretch before a big game and Clusters wasn’t a 38 year old buck commander with bad feet and toes and thumbs and obliques and hamstrings and more. Why don’t the Braves stretch anymore? Union?
Kris
July 17th, 2010
7:53 pm
I agree Bobby’s Cox. Of the guys available who would you like to see in a Braves uni?
Bobby's Cox
July 17th, 2010
7:54 pm
Jeff-Are you eating or what??? You are supposed to be blogging away. Either that or you HAVE been eating the food at the TED and are indisposed???
mountain_jim
July 17th, 2010
7:54 pm
“Escobar would have had that.”
Yep. Not impressed with Gonzalez defense so far.
Kris
July 17th, 2010
7:54 pm
Personally I like a Josh Willingham or a Luke Scott, but I wouldn’t mind a Dejesus I would just prefer more power.
Cornfuzed
July 17th, 2010
7:55 pm
I think the Braves need to trade for a Clusters.
Kris
July 17th, 2010
7:56 pm
Let’s go Huddy – I have a feeling that we are going to need to keep the score low because our offense is looking mighty bad tonight.
jod
July 17th, 2010
7:56 pm
Another run Escobar could have prevented?
Kris
July 17th, 2010
7:58 pm
Well that’s about the best u can he for in that situation. Let’s just hope that one run isn’t enough to beat us tonight.
Bobby's Cox
July 17th, 2010
7:58 pm
Kris-Dunn would be my first choice if they didn’t have to give up the farm. Or do the Braves trade for an everyday 3rd basemen now to replace Chipper. Would love to see them trade a big package for Crawford as long as they were able to get him to sign a long term deal. Good Damage control by Huddy…
Kris
July 17th, 2010
7:59 pm
jod – I’m sure Escobar would have made that play too. Did I offend you by inferring that Escobar is a better defensive player than Gonzalez?
Kris
July 17th, 2010
8:01 pm
We would never get Crawford from TB. They are in the middle of a pennant race and he is one of their best players. I would like Dunn too, but I think he’ll be expensive in terms of prospects.
mountain_jim
July 17th, 2010
8:02 pm
Maybe he can get that run back here.
Kris
July 17th, 2010
8:02 pm
Whar about Franklin Guiterrez in Seattle? Solid all-around hitter with exceptional defense.
Bobby's Cox
July 17th, 2010
8:03 pm
Kris-Yunel would have made the play, but Ole’ Frosty has been colder than snow cone at the plate as far as power numbers are concerned.
Kris
July 17th, 2010
8:03 pm
This is pathetic – come on Braves this pitcher is terrible!
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:04 pm
Bobby’s — All Wren has said (and I believe him) is he was going to wait until a week before the deadline and see how Heyward, McLouth, Diaz are faring before making a decision there.
Kris
July 17th, 2010
8:04 pm
Bobby’s Cox – I don’t disagree with you regarding Escobar’s hitting.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:05 pm
Bobby’s — Already ate but I’m also trying to write a column for an early print edition. There’s a behind the scenes look into my job for you.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:05 pm
Bye bye.
Kris
July 17th, 2010
8:06 pm
WooHoo Matty D!
Bobby's Cox
July 17th, 2010
8:06 pm
Pitcher for Brewers just gave up a gofer ball to Mattee D. Golf golf shot..
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:06 pm
Only 2nd HR this season for Diaz and it came on 1-2 pitch. He golfed it out.
Kris
July 17th, 2010
8:07 pm
Alright let’s pound this guy!
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:08 pm
I think he Diaz hit that with a sand wedge.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:09 pm
It’s Diaz-Cabrera-Ross — Murderers’ Row!
jesse james
July 17th, 2010
8:10 pm
Diaz may have the best hand eye coordination of any hitter I have seen.
Bobby's Cox
July 17th, 2010
8:11 pm
Jeff-Agreed On Golf Shot and Club selection…Looked like an old Arnold Palmer autographed club that he used.
Bobby's Cox
July 17th, 2010
8:14 pm
Jeff-Between all us bloggin’ fools, what does Bobby really think of “Ole Fosty” Yunel Escobar??
TnBravesFanFromAthensGa
July 17th, 2010
8:15 pm
Hudson is looking sharp tonight. Need to keep the pressure on and break open a big lead with the reserves… Come on Braves
TnBravesFan
July 17th, 2010
8:16 pm
Ok sorry name was way tooooo long
Long Way Home Brave
July 17th, 2010
8:16 pm
Take the lead
Kris
July 17th, 2010
8:19 pm
It’s crazy, but after 6 years as a Brave, this is the first season where Tim Hudson has pitched like the guy I thought he was whe we got him from Oakland.
Stratocaster
July 17th, 2010
8:20 pm
If the Braves could just get a real centerfielder, then they’d really be set. All of the great Braves teams had great centerfielders.
Sonny Clusters
July 17th, 2010
8:20 pm
If our nose was running money we’d blow it all on you . . . that’s what we was thinking when we saw that picture of Sandra Bullock yesterday. Is she at the game?
Kris
July 17th, 2010
8:21 pm
There you go Huddy!
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:22 pm
There’s the hit by Hudson– I’m telling you, he’ll be prouder of that after the game than how he pitches.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:22 pm
Sonny — Sad to say, I have not seen Sandra Bullock in attendance.
Cornfuzed
July 17th, 2010
8:22 pm
Hudson could teach McLouth a thing or two about hitting.
Kris
July 17th, 2010
8:23 pm
Stratocaster – that’s a good point about CF’s. Who would you go after?
Bobby's Cox
July 17th, 2010
8:23 pm
Good swing by Huddy…I bet Bobby will give the speed demon the green light..come on Marteeeen
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:24 pm
Bobby’s Cox — Safe to say Bobby was getting frustrated with Escobar. But it’s not like he wishes him ill will. He said yesterday, “I hope he does well. I hope he blossoms.” But he pretty much was at the end of his rope here.
Kris
July 17th, 2010
8:24 pm
How is Mclouth doing down on the farm?
jesse james
July 17th, 2010
8:26 pm
The way Hudson is throwing this year, it makes you wonder just how long he threw with soreness in his arm. He is now throwing like he did with the A’s.
TnBravesFan
July 17th, 2010
8:28 pm
Jeff do you think we have a chance to get Hart from the Brewers? Do you feel like the asking price would be to high for him?
Bobby's Cox
July 17th, 2010
8:28 pm
New nickname for Prado-Inspired from the classic Styx tune-”Domo Arigato Misto De” Prado..What do ya think Jeff???
Kris
July 17th, 2010
8:28 pm
Who was the last Braves pitcher to hit a HR? I think someone did it last year but I can’t remember.
Bob Horner
July 17th, 2010
8:29 pm
@Kris…Rick Camp….(I was at that game….)
jod
July 17th, 2010
8:30 pm
Kris – oh no, in fact I’m on the opposite end of the argument. I believe trading Yunel is a gross mistake.
Kris
July 17th, 2010
8:31 pm
Thanks Bob. I was thinking a little more recent though.
wxwax
July 17th, 2010
8:32 pm
The World Cup pushed ESPN’s mobile video subscribers to a new high.
The Women’s Under 20 World Cup is being played in Germany right now. Cheer for the USA, the cup holders. They beat Switzerland 4-0 today. Sydney Leroux scored a hat trick, including a fabulous first goal.
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Smile!
jesse james
July 17th, 2010
8:33 pm
Hey Bob! You’ll woke me up that morning when you’ll set off those fireworks. Was the fireworks for July 4 or for Rick hitting the homerun?
Kris
July 17th, 2010
8:34 pm
jod – I’m kind of on the fence about that trade. I was always a believer in Escobar, but that throw he made that could have seriously injured Glaus was ridiculous. Honestly time will tell, but I wouldn’t be surprised if a year or two from now we regret trading Escobar.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:37 pm
Kris — McClouth who? Kidding. He’s hitting .304 (7-for-23). Here’s link to Gwinnett stats:
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=t_ibp&cid=431
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:38 pm
Jesse James — I column I’m writing now for print he says he hasn’t felt like this since he was 25. That’s 10 years ago. … By the way, folks, one more inning and it will be eight straight starts in which Hudson has pitched at least seven innings.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:39 pm
TnBravesFan — Yes, I think Hart will be a popular commodity at the deadline. His stats going into this game: .293, .22 HRs, 66 RBI. Price would be very high.
Cornfuzed
July 17th, 2010
8:41 pm
Kris- Tim Hudson hit one last year.
jesse james
July 17th, 2010
8:44 pm
Jeff – Thanks for the info. He has looked unbelievable. If Hanson can get straightened out, I feel like the Braves may have the rotation in the East. I not sure we may not have the best in the NL. What is your feelings on that. I know some teams have a strong 1-2 punch but I am not sure teams have 5 like we have.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:45 pm
Well, that changes things .. Fielder clobbered that to opposite field on 1-2 pitch. Dude’s strong.
Bat Masterson
July 17th, 2010
8:45 pm
Just say no to Corey Hart.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:46 pm
Hudson is due up third in the next inning. He’s thrown 75 pitches.
jesse james
July 17th, 2010
8:46 pm
Fielder has 17 solo homeruns. That has got to be near a record.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:51 pm
Hard hit ball from Lucroy and we’ve got action in the bullpen.
TnBravesFan
July 17th, 2010
8:52 pm
Bat who do you like or who do you think would be a good pick up? I don’t want to give up a lot for a guy that has really only produced huge this year. I just feel like we need a LF more than a CF at this moment.
Cornfuzed
July 17th, 2010
8:53 pm
Back to the trade thing- I would really love to see the Braves get Cody Ross from the Marlins. Seems like he’s on the block. He would add some pop to the lineup for sure.
Eric
July 17th, 2010
8:56 pm
The answer to the trivia question was Dave Winfield for gold gloves in both leagues at an OF, but Mike Cameron did it as well. Might want to tell the press box.
Thanks!
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:57 pm
Braves really don’t want to have to go to pen here with Hudson due up next inning.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:57 pm
That pitch was 92. So he still has something left.
Here we go again
July 17th, 2010
8:58 pm
Best bullpen in the majors and he’s sticking with Hudson.who is leaking oil badly. Even if it works out, it’s not smart.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
8:58 pm
Weeks is .308 career with bases loaded, no HR.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
9:00 pm
Ooohh.. that looked like a strike.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
9:01 pm
That’s it for Huddy. I think he’s still angry about that ball 3 call.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
9:01 pm
Moylan coming in.
Here we go again
July 17th, 2010
9:01 pm
That’s all on Bobby. Poor management. No…that 2-2 pitch did not have the plate.
Sherwin-Williams
July 17th, 2010
9:02 pm
Looking forward to the Hudson article. Turns out Russ the Temporary Mascot rejected the use of the hindquarter fur of one of UGA’s cadavers, so they went with the paint.
Then Russ has to go and whine about it afterward. No wonder he’s a temp. He’s not committed to finishing the job.
Bat Masterson
July 17th, 2010
9:04 pm
TnBravesFan _ I don’t think there is anyone out there, that is worth the cost at this point. I would see if what Matty can do. And if McLouth’s rebuilt swing will work. I hate to over pay for some guy playing over his head.
toots
July 17th, 2010
9:04 pm
So the score is tied? My daughter wanted to watch the all new Dr. Who so I relinquished the television. Am I too nice?
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
9:05 pm
Hart slammed that one. New ballgame. Those 3 runs are on Hudson.
Here we go again
July 17th, 2010
9:05 pm
If Venters had been brought in to pitch to the lefty PH, the braves would be batting with a 2-2 tie.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:06 pm
One thing I won’t miss about Bobby Cox is the uncanny way he waits one pitch too many to take out a pitcher. Thats the reason that we lost those World Series games.
Cornfuzed
July 17th, 2010
9:06 pm
That may be the ball game.
Bat Masterson
July 17th, 2010
9:07 pm
Well that blows.
toots
July 17th, 2010
9:07 pm
Ugh. Never mind. Maybe I need to watch Dr. Who, too.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:07 pm
Hudson should have never pitched to Weeks.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:09 pm
I can’t believe that we are only scoring 2-3 runs a night on these pitchers.
Greg
July 17th, 2010
9:10 pm
Keeryb, you are absolutely right. Bobby often seems to wait a batter or two too long. When Hudson asked the ump where that outside pitch was, that was the sign that he was mentally done. That was just before the first of his three walks. And yes, that same flaw in Cox’s management style cost us several WS games.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:10 pm
This guy has an over 4.oo ERA and hitters are batting .271 against him. If we don’t get any hits we stink tonight.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:11 pm
I have just fumed about that for years.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:12 pm
I’m suprised that fat joker did’nt have a stroke running into the game like that.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
9:12 pm
Sherwin-Williams — Huddy column will have a little rewrite now. He was great until the 7th.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:14 pm
This pitcher and Prince Fielder need to call Jenny.
Cornfuzed
July 17th, 2010
9:17 pm
We definitely need another outfielder- one who is an everyday player. Diaz, Hinski, Blanco, and Infante are good role players, but none are guys with enough all-around skills (or good enough at one thing) to run out there everyday. I would rather see them get a CF as our internal LF options are better than what we have at CF.
Cornfuzed
July 17th, 2010
9:18 pm
meant to add Melky to that list as well.
Here we go again
July 17th, 2010
9:18 pm
Should be 3-2. Way to go Bobby.
ijudgenot
July 17th, 2010
9:18 pm
Bobby Cox was on arolle there for awhile, pinch hitting for struggling batters, hit and runs, changing pitchers when the situation called for it. Now he is back to being the old Bobby, instead of taking Hudson out and bringing in Venters to face their no. 1 pinch hitter who is left handed ,he leaves him in. Then after Hudson walks him he keeps him in to pitch trying to get him a win. After the 9 game losing streak Cox put the team above individual players, now we are back to old times, and this may stunt the Braves momentum.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
9:18 pm
There’s one run back. 6-3, this game’s not over by a longshot. Remember all of the bats still on the bench.
rabiddawg
July 17th, 2010
9:18 pm
Why don’t we go ahead and make the Hart trade? do it tonight, he’s already in the ATL. Suit him up tomorrow.
Ben Hill, Been Real
July 17th, 2010
9:20 pm
Who does that guy think he is? Shawn Michaels…(Rick Peterson)
Bravesfan37
July 17th, 2010
9:20 pm
This offense looks like our offense back in April. Can’t score more than two runs a game. If this continues the Phillies will catch us in no time.
hmmmmmmm
July 17th, 2010
9:21 pm
considering Heyward has been hurt and slumping, McLouth was hurt and slumped all year, and we truly never had a LF regular you have to say we are platooning at all 3 positions, and even if they improve somewhat, that ain’t gonna get you to the WS folks…
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:23 pm
Would’nt you hate to see Rick Peterson’s pants on Prince Fielder?
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:24 pm
HMMMMMMMMMMM, I agree with you. We need either a solid CF or LF before July 31st. This is not going to cut it in the long run.
rabiddawg
July 17th, 2010
9:25 pm
If we lose tonight, and with lowe tomorrow, second half off to bad start.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
9:25 pm
That’s why Heyward will be great. He just took the pitch for a hit instead of trying to muscle it out and overswing.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:26 pm
It will shock me if we score any of these two runs on base.
Cornfuzed
July 17th, 2010
9:29 pm
crap crap crap
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:29 pm
I knew it. We are struggling with runners in scoring position again like we were in April.
Bravesfan37
July 17th, 2010
9:30 pm
continue to leave runners on base, this is happening way too much.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:31 pm
When you have both Chipper and Heyward out of the lineup and you have Diaz instead of Hinske in there it is a really weak lineup.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
9:33 pm
Kerplunk…
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
9:34 pm
Sure looked intentional on replay. But I guess Bobby has to do his thing.
Bravesfan37
July 17th, 2010
9:34 pm
yes and chipper cannot stay healthy, and what’s up with the inconsitancy of Hansen? He either gets rocked after two innings or shut you down for 7 to 8 innings. Hudson pitched well tonight just the usual no run support
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
9:34 pm
Venters and Cox are both out. … Medlen coming in.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:35 pm
I would hit him just because of that stupid looking swing he takes.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
9:35 pm
FYI — the ejection for Cox on that is automatic.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:36 pm
Glaus better not be digging in the next half of the inning.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:39 pm
Fatboy justed busted his own butt.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:41 pm
I predict that Troy Glaus is about to get hit.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2010
9:45 pm
McCann coming up
Bravesfan37
July 17th, 2010
9:45 pm
Cabrerra sucks!!!
G2
July 17th, 2010
9:45 pm
Can’t help but shake the feeling we are back in April. The funk is starting to set in…
Make no mistake we will get the same Derrick Lowe we saw fade in the second half last year. Then Tommy Hanson has a dose of the Derrick Lowe can’t get the ball down disease as well. This absolutely stinks…
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:46 pm
Once again I’ll be shocked if we score this run in scoring position,
G2
July 17th, 2010
9:47 pm
Somebody please tell the TV announcers the All Star game is over…
I am happy Brian was the MVP but that won’t win us a pennant!
Bravesfan37
July 17th, 2010
9:47 pm
I agree G2, the Phillies will catch us and we will miss out on the playoffs again.
Bravesfan37
July 17th, 2010
9:48 pm
We need new ownership that is willing to spend some money. We cannot compete with the kind of parole we have.
G2
July 17th, 2010
9:48 pm
On a lighter note I wonder what Fielder did to piss Vienters off?
G2
July 17th, 2010
9:49 pm
Bravesfan37: Parole?
Bravesfan37
July 17th, 2010
9:51 pm
this is pathetic, how many guys are we going to leave on base in scoring position? this is the braves in april all over again
G2
July 17th, 2010
9:51 pm
BMAC sure looked like an All Star during that at bat!
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:52 pm
This stinks. The only way we can score is on a HR. The decline is about to start if Wren does’nt make another deal.
G2
July 17th, 2010
9:52 pm
Pitiful, just pitiful!
Bat Masterson
July 17th, 2010
9:53 pm
So Venters hit him on purpose, Jeff? I’m following on the radio.
Bravesfan37
July 17th, 2010
9:53 pm
Cox waiting too long to pull Hudson out of the game tonight
G2
July 17th, 2010
9:54 pm
Umpire had no choice but to eject Bobby and Venters since he had issued a warning the pitch before…looked intentional to me though.
G2
July 17th, 2010
9:54 pm
Umpire had no choice but to eject Bobby and Venters since he had issued a warning the pitch before…looked intentional to me though.
Ben Hill, Been Real
July 17th, 2010
9:55 pm
What is wrong with you guys? Last time i checked, Brewers have a great lineup. What do you expect us to do with a lineup full of reserves. We still managed to put up 3 runs. Looking at it on paper Narveson vs. hudson you figure you wont need much run support so a great night to rest some guys. This isn’t comfortable for me as well but lets look forward to head to head division games before you write us off
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:55 pm
I wish we had a reporter that has enough guts to ask Bobby why he always seems to do that. The fans really want to know.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:57 pm
I’ve been wanting to know the answer to that question for at least 15 years
bearcatjacket
July 17th, 2010
9:57 pm
Yeah, that’s ‘parole’…as in ‘paye-roll-ae’ – French for payroll. Maybe, anyway.
Hey, it sure is a great idea to ‘rest’ the heart of your lineup in a pennant stretch, ain’t it? I’d be so worn out from playing baseball for 2 hours for two nights in a row. Man…Remember it in September.
G2
July 17th, 2010
9:58 pm
I expect our pitchers to not walk three people in an inning and while we are at groove a pitch to Cecil with an 0 and 2 count.
MyPatooti
July 17th, 2010
9:59 pm
A Sunday lineup will get you nothing but a Sunday loss!
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
9:59 pm
Why would you watch a fastball right down the middle then try to hit a breaking pitch on your thumbs?
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
10:02 pm
Then watch another one down the middle. That was an absolute sorry at bat.
DP
July 17th, 2010
10:02 pm
Why are the Braves throwing at Fielder? Hanson hit him last night and I thought it looked intentional. Venters threw one over his head and then hit him in the middle of the back. Major league pitchers don’t miss by that much. I’m a Braves fan but am not going to defend that crap. If I was Macha my starting pitcher would drill somebody in the first inning tomorrow.
Bravesfan37
July 17th, 2010
10:02 pm
yeh, I know I mis spellled it big deal. Too pissed off to concentrate
Cornfuzed
July 17th, 2010
10:02 pm
Just a couple of good things coming from this game- maybe Diaz is getting on track hitting, and Bobby extended his record for ejections that will never be broken.
rabiddawg
July 17th, 2010
10:02 pm
well damn… just damn damn damn
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
10:02 pm
Two games in a row that has just PO’d me.
ijudgenot
July 17th, 2010
10:03 pm
The Braves have not hit this series but I think you need to give a tip of the cap to the Brewers manager for setting up his pitching just for the Braves after the break. He started a right handed junk baller who the Braves always have trouble hitting followed by three left handed junk ballers. Add to that his willingness to change pitchers to get the lefty on lefty and righty on righty matchups especially to Heyward.
bearcatjacket
July 17th, 2010
10:03 pm
Is there a ‘Mr. October’ on these Braves? Or all they ‘boys of Summer’? I guess we stay tuned…
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
10:04 pm
We should not lose two games in a row by this much to this team. April all over again.
rabiddawg
July 17th, 2010
10:04 pm
Awesome, just awesome.
Bravesfan37
July 17th, 2010
10:05 pm
I am pissed, this is pathetic, to lose two in a row to a below average team. I am pissed!!!
G2
July 17th, 2010
10:05 pm
Is it just me or do other people see Prado crushing the ball right at somebody…
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
10:06 pm
I guess starting piching is going to start letting us down now.
ATN
July 17th, 2010
10:06 pm
Only good news today is that the Mets are losing 6-0 and we’ve gained a game on them since the all-star break. We need to win tomorrow to salvage a split–hope our hitters can break out of this terrible slump.
G2
July 17th, 2010
10:07 pm
Oh well there is always tomorrow to look forward to, oh wait Derrick “fade in the second half” Lowe is pitching. The brewers hitters will have a field day with him getting the ball up in the strike zone. And then after that SDis coming to town.
Prime Time
July 17th, 2010
10:07 pm
This team is not getting to the playoffs and even if they do, they’ll lose in 3 games, They need another bat and may be 2 more SP.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
10:07 pm
For all the good managing Bobby Cox has done all year the last two games were the sorriest job this year.
Ben Hill, Been Real
July 17th, 2010
10:08 pm
i like what cox did tonight. looking forward to tomorrow (sunday) where most managers give key players a day off; we will have our regulars in against backups. Still had a chance to win but hudson couldnt hold on after 81 pitches through 7 innings. tough call for cox to make. but hey, at least the game starts at 1;35 tomorrow!
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
10:09 pm
We could have buried the Mets making them seven games down. This bites.
G2
July 17th, 2010
10:10 pm
Don’t look now but the Philles are gaining…
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
10:10 pm
Tomorrow we’ll probably be tied or something in the seventh inning and he’ll decide to give KK a shot again. And like usual he’ll give up 3 runs.
Bravesfan37
July 17th, 2010
10:10 pm
I don’t think it’s the Mets we have to worry about it’s the Phillies has soon as they get healthy they will catch us and win the division.
Prime Time
July 17th, 2010
10:12 pm
We don’t have aces but pitchers who are being paid as aces
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
10:14 pm
Medlin is pitching better than Lowe but because we are paying Lowe so much money Medlin is the 5th starter and does’nt get a start. There’s no way we can P.O. our under performing overpaid pitcher.
Bravesfan37
July 17th, 2010
10:15 pm
Prime tim I couldn’t agree with you more. Derek Lowe is way over paid.
G2
July 17th, 2010
10:16 pm
While Derrick Lowe has pitched well at times he has been a big disappointment. As for KK don’t pitch him or we won’t get anything in a trade for him. Bottom line we are at a crossroads for the post season and as Bobby is fond of saying, ” every game matters”.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
10:17 pm
I wonder if Bobby still believes that because he has’nt managed like that in the last two games.
Cornfuzed
July 17th, 2010
10:17 pm
The sky is not falling, chicken little. This is one game.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
10:20 pm
Actually its been two games.
G2
July 17th, 2010
10:21 pm
No that is two in a row…the smytoms are there indicating that the line up is sick and the starting pitching is starting to come down with it as well. Somebody in the dug out better have a come to Jesus meeting with the foks. Hey, I know let’s bring back Nate he must be the answer.
Cornfuzed
July 17th, 2010
10:26 pm
yeah, and if they win tomorrow they split the series. And they still have the best record in the NL.
I’m not saying they don’t need improvement (especially in CF), but all the naysaying is a bit of overkill.
2nd Half
July 17th, 2010
10:27 pm
The Phils have been a 2nd half team for the past 3-4 years. i think they have the 1st or 2nd best second half record ,if I am correct. I’m much more concerned with them then the Mets.
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
10:29 pm
You can say that it is only one game but, this is not like the old days when we use to pretty much ran away with the division in the second half. This team is not going to do that so yes, this game and every game matters the rest of the way. We could have made it real tough for the Mets and Phillies. The Phillies could have been 6.5 games back and the Mets 7 if they go on to lose tonight. We got rare help by the Cubs and the Mets may not have as tough a situation again as they had against the Giants. This was our opportunity to start to bury them and we could not take advantage of it.
Dawgs2010
July 17th, 2010
10:35 pm
The lineup tonight was terrible! Why do these guys need a night off? Didn’t just get back from the All-Star break?
Give me a break.
This reminded me of 1998 NLCS Game 6!
Kerryb
July 17th, 2010
10:38 pm
It’s Bobby playing that righty lefty crap that he always plays. The Brewers are starting three lefties in this series.
Prime Time
July 17th, 2010
10:59 pm
This batting line up made the last 2 Brewers SP look like Holladay.
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July 18th, 2010
12:21 am
HUGE crowd tonight, great to see