Live from Braves-Phillies: A playoff series to reach the playoffs
A tight-lipped Fredi Gonzalez before tonight's titanic tilt. (AJC photo by Curtis Compton)
One game up, three to go. If the Braves take two of three from Philadelphia, they’ll be assured of playing beyond the 162nd game — even if it’s a Thursday play-in in St. Louis. If they sweep the Phillies, this nose-diving team will have bounded into the playoffs and all those who’d dismissed their chances will conveniently forget those dismissals.
“We still control our own destiny,” Chipper Jones said, speaking late Monday afternoon. And it’s true. They do, at least for the moment. But the colder truth is that these Braves haven’t controlled much of anything since Labor Day.
The Braves led the wild-card chase by 8 1/2 games on Sept. 1. They’ve won two of the eight series since, and one of those two wasn’t really a series: It was a doubleheader in New York rescheduled from the washed-out Irene weekend of August. On Sept. 1, these Braves won their 81st game. Twenty-two games later, they still haven’t reached 90 victories.
The past week has been spent asking where this would rank among epic collapses over the fullness of baseball history — worse than the ‘69 Cubs or the ‘78 Red Sox or the ‘64 Phillies? — but this caveat needs to be attached: All those teams had to win their division/league to reach postseason; these Braves have only to finish first among runners-up. And they’ve spent a month casting doubt on their capacity to achieve even that.
Some of this has been bad luck: When you lose your two best starting pitchers, you’re going to feel it. The Braves are trying to make the playoffs with a rotation that includes three rookies, which nobody can remember happening, and if they get there it’s unclear who, if anyone, will start the games in the Division Series. But that’s a different discussion for (perhaps) another day.
At issue now: Can the flagging Braves steel themselves for three days more? Game 1 didn’t figure to be easy: The Braves were scheduled to face Cliff Lee and the full complement of Phillies starters Monday night, and in a weird way that didn’t seem a mismatch. Because the Braves, who’d won four of their past 10 games, had actually been the hotter of the teams.
The Phillies clinched the National League East on Sept. 17. They then lost their next eight games. Yeah, they’ve been resting guys, but still: Is that the way to prepare for the playoffs? (One thing the Phillies’ skid did do was yield another of baseball’s bizarre benchmarks: This became the first team ever to lose eight straight after winning its 98th game.)
At their September nadir, the Braves have only lose four in a row. They haven’t been winning much, but they’ve won just enough to stay in front. That might sound like the faintest of praise, but it’s still something to note: With three games left, you’d rather be ahead than behind.
Said Jones: “We’ve had more than enough opportunities to walk off the field with wins that would have put this away long ago.”
They have, absolutely. But they haven’t blown this yet, and there’s no guarantee they will. “We have to treat this as a playoff series,” Jones said.
Then, asked about the mood in the locker room: “The locker room’s fine. The dugout might get a little tight at times.”
Someone wondered if Jones, who’s 39, still gets nervous. He smiled. “I don’t really get nervous,” he said. “I break it down to its simplest form: It’s the game of baseball; I’ve done this thousands and thousands of times.”
In his star-spangled career, Chipper Jones has seen everything — a World Series title, an MVP season in which he essentially decided a tight race, 13 playoff appearances. But he has never seen his Braves blow an 8 1/2-game lead in September and miss the postseason. If it happens, this would be a first.
But it might not happen. They might just ride out the worst ride of their lives. According to Baseball Prospectus, the Braves awoke Monday with a 71.7 percent chance of making the playoffs. That’s probably better than they deserve, but in baseball as in life, you don’t always get what you deserve.
And with that, the floor is again open for questions, comments and prophecies of doom. I welcome your input. I value your company. I appreciate your insights.
OK, enough. Join me, won’t you? And I thank you, as ever, in advance.
By Mark Bradley
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Paul H
September 26th, 2011
5:57 pm
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Ben
September 26th, 2011
5:57 pm
The Braves can do this…they just have to do things they’ve not done all year. One has to assume that the components of our lineup HAVE hit behind runners, with runners on, or worked pitchers from the first pitch before, right? How’d they get this far otherwise? Also, a nice outing from Delgado would be nice.
Wink
September 26th, 2011
5:58 pm
Crickets…..
Paul H
September 26th, 2011
5:59 pm
They haven’t given us a lot of reason to believe, but it would be a heck of a way to go into the playoffs by taking a series against the Phils in the last series of the season.
J DUB
September 26th, 2011
5:59 pm
Not sure I can take watching these games over the next 3 days!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul H
September 26th, 2011
6:00 pm
Surprisingly, I’m more confident with Delgado on the mound tonight than anyone else save Huddy.
Wink
September 26th, 2011
6:00 pm
What? Nothing to say about this team…crikets!
WoW
September 26th, 2011
6:03 pm
Unless a MASSIVE miracle happens, the Braves are done.
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
6:04 pm
Someone wondered if Jones, who’s 39, still gets nervous. He smiled. “I don’t really get nervous,” he said. “I break it down to its simplest form: It’s the game of baseball; I’ve done this thousands and thousands of times.”
With the same result. No ring.
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
6:08 pm
In the photo: Is that cap already tipped?
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
6:08 pm
Not true, Sonny. Chipper Jones was the third baseman on the 1995 World Series champs.
pittman
September 26th, 2011
6:08 pm
score early score early score early This is a huge advantage the braves have as St Louis will be doing some scoreboard watching tonight
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
6:08 pm
I thought about making a hat-tipping joke. But I opted against it.
2012 FEAR THE END
September 26th, 2011
6:09 pm
i would rather not
KenDawg
September 26th, 2011
6:10 pm
Braves win 1 of 3, and the Cards win 2 of 3 in Houston. I see a one game playoff this week.
Skeezix
September 26th, 2011
6:10 pm
It has been painful watching them struggle game after game. I don’t expect the Braves to win this series, but maybe the Astros can surprise the world.
Craig
September 26th, 2011
6:11 pm
Enjoy watching them implode. 1 run in the past 2 games against the nats. This team is a choking collpasing no emotion joke. good riddance and go philly. Sweep these losers.
Wrong
September 26th, 2011
6:12 pm
Actually they don’t control it. The phillies do. The superior team is Philly. Not these losers.
Oger
September 26th, 2011
6:12 pm
Playoffs start now. Gotta get to Lee early. Hopefully with the long ball. If we don’t hit homers I think we’re finished. Hopefully Mac or Uggs steps up and has a big series. Also hope Gonzo still has the hot bat.
Bag-o Bats
September 26th, 2011
6:13 pm
All I can stomach now is the announcement to come in Feburary for pitchers and catchers to show up for spring training. This year is toast! I know it, you know it, the Braves know it and all of baseball knows it. We couldn’t hit our way out of a wet paper bag and neither could our pitchers throw a fit, much less a shutout which is what it would take with our hitters on strike…………………………………….
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
6:15 pm
Yes, we know but how many times has Chipper gone home early when the Braves seemingly had the best team? We’d rather hear what Hinske has to say. Two rings in three tries. The Braves seem to get the same result year after year. Early exit. Making Opening Day of Deer Season is not a good thing for a baseball player.
aol.com
September 26th, 2011
6:16 pm
Only a few more day before states like Alabama stop ing about the Braves and start talking about how bam a has given mens suits to there players and well the NCAA come down on them after their investigation . Always hate it when the braves season comes to a end. Roll tide
Robert
September 26th, 2011
6:17 pm
It speaks volumes to the ravaged staff that the Braves are barely holding on in a playoff race and are starting a rookie for the 159th game. Yet as banged up as the Braves pitching is, it’s the hitting — or lack thereof — that has doomed the team this month. No clutch hitting to think of. Do I want to see them make the playoffs? Sure. Do I think they’ll do anything with a patch-work rotation and c-c-c-cold lineup? Not really.
J-Man
September 26th, 2011
6:18 pm
The Falcons choking, the Braves choking……….Thank GOD we won’t hvae to see the Hawks choke this year. I will be watching WWE tonight because there won’t be nothing to watch until next April.
Joe
September 26th, 2011
6:18 pm
The Braves going to the playoffs is possible but it ain’t probable. I think the team is too dejected to turn things around at this late date,
J-Man
September 26th, 2011
6:19 pm
Braves and Falcons choke and they stand pat…….well I’m gonna watch Monday Night Raw instead
Dennis Reynolds
September 26th, 2011
6:20 pm
Mark,
How does the attendance look so far?
Frank Shab PA
September 26th, 2011
6:22 pm
The Braves will not win another game this year. This is so sad! The Braves are nearing the end of an epic collapse. This is from a Braves fan since 1959 (Milwaukee then). I’ve endured alot in 52 years but this takes the cake. Very sad time for me in the middle of Phillie Land. Scranton /Wilkes-Barre area.
George Stein
September 26th, 2011
6:22 pm
If the Braves blow this lead, the first finger should be pointed at the manager. He has had 159 tries to design a competent lineup and has failed miserably. He has had 159 tries – in Atlanta, that is – to learn to use a bullpen appropriately without abusing his pitchers and has failed miserably.
Truth be told, even if this team wins the World Series, Fredi needs to go. He has added no value to this team and has likely damaged its chances to win beyond this season.
Runnin With The Dawgs
September 26th, 2011
6:23 pm
So if we end up in a tie with the Cards for the wildcard how does that work? is it a one game playoff or best of four or what?
Dennis Reynolds
September 26th, 2011
6:24 pm
Yes
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
6:25 pm
One-game playoff in St. Louis on Thursday
coach
September 26th, 2011
6:25 pm
1. Bourn CF
2. Castanza RF
3. Freeman 1B
4. Uggla 2B
5. Chipper 3B
6. McCann C
7. Wilson SS
8. Prado LF
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
6:26 pm
Crowd is late-arriving
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
6:27 pm
Clusters babies are born ready to play ball and we was no exception. We was catching and throwing at the hospital and we was hitting when we got home. When we was a little baby learning to play ball and the pitcher was having control problems Coach would always tell us to make the pitcher throw us a strike before we took a swing. That was some sound advice because throwing a Clusters one down the middle will always cost you a run. We won’t be Hall of Fame like somebody on the Braves but we won’t be remembered for always losing in the playoffs, either. It’s a good thing he likes deer because a deer can be a good buddy in the woods. If we was bragging about beating the Phillies in the playoffs and then we blew the wild card we’d go into the woods and not come out for awhile. We’d get a big cooler and stock up on some Dairy Queen and we could last awhile.
smyrnabob
September 26th, 2011
6:27 pm
I believe the Braves have reached that now or never point of the season. It appears they may have worn out that young bullpen.
Dennis Reynolds
September 26th, 2011
6:28 pm
Wow. Why am I not surprised?
You know the players have to love playing for this city….
Skeezix
September 26th, 2011
6:28 pm
A four game playoff? How does that work?
Robert from Woodstock
September 26th, 2011
6:28 pm
If the Braves blow this lead, it will be time for John Schurholtz to find a new general manger and manager. Fredi doesn;t show any emotion in the dugout, maybe a little enthusiasm would help the players.
Heyward grounds out to second
September 26th, 2011
6:28 pm
What’s the feeling in the clubhouse before the game?
Dennis Reynolds
September 26th, 2011
6:28 pm
Wow. Why am I not surprised?
You know the players have to love playing for this city…
coach
September 26th, 2011
6:28 pm
Mark, Why do you think Castanza hasn’t played very much during all these games we haven’t been able to score much in?
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
6:29 pm
If you think the crowd is small tonight, wait until they start Lowe tomorrow night.
Disaster
September 26th, 2011
6:29 pm
Game 1
Philly 6
Braves 2
Game 2
Philly 5
Braves 3
Game 3
Braves 2
Philly 1
St louis sweeps Houston and wins the wild card.
Boston also makes it making the braves the biggest chokers ever.
coach
September 26th, 2011
6:31 pm
Mark,
Why haven’t the Braves played Castanza more often during their time of offensive struggles? They were winning and playing their best ball while McCann was out, Freeman batting 3rd and Castanza playing havoc on the base paths.
Fan Forever
September 26th, 2011
6:32 pm
Mark,
What are your thoughts on how the Phillies will approach this game? Pitch count limits? Starters rotate out after a certain inning?
From a strategy standpoint I would think the phillies would want us to be in the playoffs over the cards, but I know Charlie is all about playing it out his hardest until the end so I can’t see them throwing the game. Your thoughts?
Speaking of deer
September 26th, 2011
6:32 pm
Chipper looks like a deer in headlights at the plate since his we can beat philly comment. Way to go retard! You created this mess by opening your redneck mouth. Just retire so we dont have to endure another one of your injury plagued loser seasons.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
6:33 pm
Charlie M already said his starters would be on a 75 pitch count. But don’t expect the braves to work the count to get to the bullpen. They dont use common sense.
coach
September 26th, 2011
6:33 pm
Mark, Why haven’t the Braves played Castanza more during their offensive struggles? They were doing good with McCann on the dl, Freeman batting 3rd and Castanza playing havoc on the base paths.
coach
September 26th, 2011
6:34 pm
Why haven’t the Braves played Castanza more during their offensive struggles? They were doing good with McCann on the dl, Freeman batting 3rd and Castanza playing havoc on the base paths.
Big Wally
September 26th, 2011
6:34 pm
Worlds shortest books. “How to manage a Championship Team” by Fredi Gonzalez. “Situational Hitting” by Larry Parrish, “How to stay in shape for Septemeber stretch run” by Brian McCann.
Dennis Reynolds
September 26th, 2011
6:34 pm
NOBODY at the stadium. How embarrassing. These guys probably hate playing for this city.
At least they get to hear Cotton-Eyed Joe every 7th inning. That probably gets them fired up!!
coach
September 26th, 2011
6:35 pm
sorry for the multiple posts
Larry
September 26th, 2011
6:35 pm
All season we have been fed hope and promise but in September reality stepped in and kicked us in the butt.
Runnin With The Dawgs
September 26th, 2011
6:35 pm
One game playoff in case of a tie. Wow! The whole season coming down to one game. May be a good time to bring Jurrjens back if he’s ready.
NorCal Brave
September 26th, 2011
6:38 pm
Short of an extraordinary job by the offense, our season ends Wednesday. For weeks upon weeks we’ve failed in run-scoring opportunities. You just can’t use bad luck with injured pitchers as an excuse. Minor, Delgado, and to a certain degree Beachy, have given all they can to stabilize the situation. We never hit much when JJ and Hanson were healthy either.
rickman
September 26th, 2011
6:39 pm
Come on Mark..Late arrivals?? Do you realy think anyone wants to watch this team now?? I simply can not watch them anymore this year…Just too painfull!!
George Stein
September 26th, 2011
6:40 pm
Can someone – anyone! – give a legit reason why Fredi continues to trot Prado out in the number two hole? He pulled Heyward when he was struggling in favor of the “hot hand” and now won’t do the same to Prado in favor of Heyward. What a complete fool.
VinceVanGo
September 26th, 2011
6:42 pm
This Braves team is about to go down as the “Famous 2011 Chokers” to be remembered in baseball forever. I know Chipper’s probably going to be in the Hall of Fame but let him add that label to his trophy mantle. I just wish there was a way(maybe an asterisk in the record books) that would identify Freeman, Hudson, Uggla, Bourn, Kimbrel, Venters, O’Flarehty, Constanza, and Delgado as team members that should not be associated with the “Choker” label. But the Manager and G.M. also deserve this tag since they are also both responsible for this mess. Fredi has not impressed overall in his first season and he has no fire in his belly, so why should the players. Buck Showalter would have turned this team around long before now. And under Wren’s control, other than the Bourn trade he hasn’t made another good trade or signing in his tenure. The Braves have been competitive since he arrived because of their minor league system and he had nothing to do with that. I hope the Braves big brass decides that’s it’s time for a change in the G.M. position and possibly in the Manager position. Maybe give Fredi one more year to see if this year was a fluke or if his years in Florida was the best he can do.
Chipper
September 26th, 2011
6:43 pm
We will crush the Phillies tonight.
MitchC
September 26th, 2011
6:43 pm
Mark, unless I missed your post, what I didnt see was what your prediction is about the outcome.
Right now, the Braves are just pathetic, and, with the so-hot Cards playing the pitiful Astros, things dont seem to be going in our favor.
I keep wavering between what I think is going to happen. I think the least likely scenario will be us winning the WC outright before Wednesday. I think we will either have a one game playoff, won by the Cards, or our season will be over on Wednesday as the Cards win the WC outright by then.
Sorry, but as much as I want to hope we can pull it off, I just dont see it happening with how things are going right now.
Chipper
September 26th, 2011
6:43 pm
Enter your comments here
Bravos
September 26th, 2011
6:44 pm
Win three and we are in!
Oh wait, Lowe pitches tuesday
Scratch that!
Runner-
September 26th, 2011
6:44 pm
“We still control our own destiny”
Yes you do Chipper, but how’s that been going? Braves are gonna choke these last three games as the Cards will win with ease. Fredi messed up by taking Constanza out while he was hot and playing Heyward instead, listening to the fans instead of going with his gut. When Constanza was hot, we were hot, it was great baseball to watch. It’s back to the old Braves with this team… unbelievable.
Dennis Reynolds
September 26th, 2011
6:45 pm
rickman…i feel you thats its painful. But thats sports, pal. You don’t just give up on a good team when things aren’t going right. Thats the problem with sports in Atlanta.
ITS GIVE AND TAKE!!! You want winning teams? GO TO SOME GAMES! Some argue that they need to win first before they spend their hard earned money. Well we have the potential to win now. THAT should be enough to motivate fans to get out to the park. Atlanta will never be known as a great sports town because it doesn’t have great sports fans. THE epitome of fair weather fans here in Atlanta. Or Hot-Lanta. Or The ATL. How embarrassing.
Pete*
September 26th, 2011
6:45 pm
Mark: “Some of this has been bad luck: When you lose your two best starting pitchers,……”
Mark is Hudson still on the Braves, or he get traded, or?
MitchC
September 26th, 2011
6:46 pm
I think I may have mentioned this before on this blog, but.. I live in PA where I get the Philly TV stations. Charlie Manuel told the media in Philly that his players wont be mailing these games in. He said they owe it to both the Braves and the Cards to play hard, and try to win the games. So, even in their minds, the Phillies wont be looking at it as “We already clinched, so it doesnt matter if we get beat three times by the Braves”. If the Braves want wins in this series, they are going to have to earn them.
Days of Wine & Rojas
September 26th, 2011
6:46 pm
Buck up little campers. Uncle Charlie Manuel might just rather see y’all in the playoffs than those mighty mighty redbirds.
Ghost of '82 Braves
September 26th, 2011
6:47 pm
3 and out.
James
September 26th, 2011
6:48 pm
Even if the Braves made the playoffs they would lose to the Brewers in the first round cause the Braves don’t have pitching and the Brewers do and the Brewers are very good at home and we would be hosting the braves for the first 2 games.
STEELY DAN MAN
September 26th, 2011
6:48 pm
SOMEBODY’S GOTTA PULL A ZAMBRANO ….. MAYBE CHIPPER OR HINSKE OR FREDI. START A FIGHT THROW AT SOMEBODY ….. ANYTHING TO GET THE BLOOD PUMPING ! WE’RE JUST TOO COOL & CALM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James
September 26th, 2011
6:49 pm
they I meant
jester
September 26th, 2011
6:50 pm
There done, hopefully with the offseason starting middle of the week, will dump lowe and Sum of his overpaid salary; SIGN BOURNE LONG TERM look to the future! GO BRAVES NEXT YEAR!
Dennis Reynolds
September 26th, 2011
6:54 pm
You fans who are just waiting for next year are not fit to even call yourselves sports fans. You’re probably the same people saying the Braves have to passion of heart. Take a look at yourselves, “Braves fans”.
Freddi Boomhauer
September 26th, 2011
6:54 pm
Yeah man, I tell ya what, man. That dang ol’ Internet, man. You just go on there and point and click. Talk about W-W-dot-W-com. An’ lotsa nekkid chicks on there, man. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. It’s real easy, man.
Ghost of '82 Braves
September 26th, 2011
6:54 pm
The only players that will throw a game are on the Braves, not the Phillies. I doubt if the Phillies would be rattled by facing the Cards. Braves are uptight just facing the Nationals. If they Braves won’t compete against the Nationals, why would compete against the Phillies?
Adairsville Dawg
September 26th, 2011
6:54 pm
win 1st one tonight and win again tomorrow night, thats called a winning streak. It has been done before and it can be done again.
Please for the love of all thats holy stop with the Constanza garbage. Hes a 9 year minor league journey man. Yeah he had a hot 2 weeks but since then hes been cold as ice at the plate. I know its been limited at bats but still its the major leagues and teams view video tapes of hitters and make the necessary adjustments…..except the Braves.Larry Parrish only adjusts his cup in the dugout, although not sure why because hes like the rest of this bunch no testicualr fortitude!!!
Dennis Reynolds
September 26th, 2011
6:55 pm
Go take a look at Boston’s fan blogs. Those are real fans. You think they’re saying “they’re done”, “we need to dump Lackey”, “this team isn’t even good enough to call themselves a playoff team”? No, they aren’t. Because they are real, not only Sox fans, but sports fans in general.
MitchC
September 26th, 2011
6:56 pm
Mark, one other thing:
You mentioned epic collapses in baseball history, but you omitted one,. As someone who despises the Mets, its one I have loved to tease my friends who are Mets fans about, and may end up now eating my words for.
2007: Mets 7 games up in the division with 17 games to play. Phillies overtake them, and win the division by one game.
Granted, there was more season left when this Braves collapse has happened, but, I’m just hopeful that I’m not eating my taunting words about the 2007 Mets, come this Wednesday around 10pm eastern
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
6:56 pm
One time Coach tossed us a Dilly Bar and we lost it in the lights! We was never so embarrassed. When that Dilly Bar hit the ground and got infield dirt all over it we remained calm and composed and we just picked up that Dilly Bar and looked over at the other team’s dugout and took a big bite, Dilly Bar, dirt, and all. We didn’t even stop at the stick. We ate that, too. Showing toughness to the other team makes it easier to play winning baseball. We would never want ‘em to see us hugging in the dugout and patting each other on the fanny.
Adairsville Dawg
September 26th, 2011
6:56 pm
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Ghost of '82 Braves
September 26th, 2011
6:58 pm
Boston has won 2 World Series with their manager. How many has Fredi Gonzalez won?
todd grantham
September 26th, 2011
6:59 pm
Mark, why will the tie breaker be played in St Louis?
Truck Drivin Man
September 26th, 2011
6:59 pm
Truck Drivin is my game and I’m with Chipper and the Braves. Go Braves! Go Astros!
todd grantham
September 26th, 2011
7:00 pm
if the crowd is late arriving, how can one tell if they will show up?
Dennis Reynolds
September 26th, 2011
7:01 pm
0…
Ok. Brilliant example. I think Fredi is a moron as much as anyone. Thats not the point….
Atlanta fans suck. Flat out.
WestOfAthens
September 26th, 2011
7:01 pm
How will these Barves fare IF, IF they even survive these next 3 games?
NOT good, it becomes too obvious game after game after….
corey
September 26th, 2011
7:01 pm
Dennis Reynolds… are you at the game tonight?
Runnin With The Dawgs
September 26th, 2011
7:02 pm
It ain’t over ’till it’s over, so I’m hoping for a win tonight and I’m pulling for the Houston. By the way you can keep up with the St. Louis Houston game on AJC gametracker.
Phils 2011 WS Bound!!!
September 26th, 2011
7:03 pm
HAHAHAHAAH…You call yourselves fans??? More Phillies fans at the park than Braves’ fans!!!!
You don’t deserve a playoff berth!! GO CARDS!! THeir fans DESERVE a winning team.
Quit skinnin’ yer deer for a lil while and get to the park, ya stinkin rednecks@!!!
Michael Bournehauer
September 26th, 2011
7:05 pm
Phils 2011 WS bound is going to grow up without anyone to love, and die friendless and alone like Weird Al Yankovic.
Runnin With The Dawgs
September 26th, 2011
7:06 pm
“GO BRAVES”! “GO ASTROS”!
Joe
September 26th, 2011
7:06 pm
you’re really pessimistic, and i dont like it very much.
Phils 2011 WS Bound!!!
September 26th, 2011
7:07 pm
Nice one!! What are you doing home tonight???? Drinkin yer Bud Light and beatin on yer wife when the Braves give up a run? HAHAHA What a pathetic city!!
Ive seen bigger crowds at your local Waffle House at 3 am than this!!!
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
7:07 pm
Atlanta fans must have flu-like symptoms and are sitting this one out.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:08 pm
About to go here. Might get a rain delay.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
7:09 pm
Predictions tonight?
I say
Phils 3
Braves 1
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
7:10 pm
About to go here. Might get a rain delay.
That might be good to get Lee out of the game
I got gout
September 26th, 2011
7:10 pm
Hey folks what network is carring the game tonite?
Hank Gwinnett
September 26th, 2011
7:10 pm
You can’t just pick and choose which laws to follow. Sure I’d like to tape a baseball game without the express written consent of major league baseball, but that’s just not the way it works.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
7:11 pm
Rotation next year….
Can’t argue for a Jurrjens trade after watching Delgado and Minor
Wow…we will even have Medlen
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
7:11 pm
What if you had to get express written consent from Chipper. How would that be?
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
7:12 pm
CB Bucknor behind the plate?
Guess there wasnt a worse UMP to call the game avail
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
7:13 pm
About the 4th inning watching this we are predicting a lot of folks will have flu-like symptoms.
Chipper's Jonez
September 26th, 2011
7:13 pm
Has anyone seen old man Clusters, you know, about yea high, possibly shouting obscenities?
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:14 pm
Delgado throwing very hard. Looks unafraid
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
7:14 pm
About the 4th inning watching this we are predicting a lot of folks will have flu-like symptoms.
Our skipper will be on the DL with a strained brain
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
7:15 pm
Nice inning kid….this guy looks good for the future
Clifton P.
September 26th, 2011
7:16 pm
Mr. Delgado…. Son, you’re teasin’ the gorilla in the monkey house.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:17 pm
Phillies with three flyouts.
Phils 2011 WS Bound!!!
September 26th, 2011
7:17 pm
Yea Im sure he can hear you saying “nice inning kid” from your house!! What a fan you are!!
TeheranTime
September 26th, 2011
7:17 pm
Mark, do you think that if the Braves fail to reach the postseason that they will be more apt to make changes? Shortstop if an offensive problem as well as left field. Martin Prado is a fine super utility player but his numbers have waned since being a starter. Alex Gonzalez has a good glove but he doesn’t hit on a regular basis. Those are two positions I see as a hole in the lineup.
Ron Hyatt
September 26th, 2011
7:17 pm
I told you all this last October and again this March. Now shut up and pay attention.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
7:18 pm
Can’t catch a damn break on offense these days Bourn…
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:18 pm
It’s a little early for that discussion, TeheranTime.
Runner-
September 26th, 2011
7:19 pm
Phillies 4 Braves 0
"Chef" Tim Dix
September 26th, 2011
7:19 pm
The Chef’s Clan will be there Wednesday. Purchase playoff tix too.
Steven
September 26th, 2011
7:19 pm
The Braves simply do not have the pitching. I am a Braves fan but in the playoffs, I want to see good baseball and the Braves are playing crappy and do not have capable pitching. The Cardinals are a better team at this point in time. SO……GO Philly and end the Braves misery until Spring training 2012.
Ron Hyatt
September 26th, 2011
7:19 pm
“Sure I’d like to tape a baseball game without the express written consent of major league baseball, but that’s just not the way it works.” Ha. hahahaha. Let me tell you about the time I ripped that tag off my mattress.
P Rose
September 26th, 2011
7:19 pm
Well, playin’ for the Braves is a-kinda laid back
They pitch us outside and we take another hack
Fredi Gonzalez don’t give us no flack
Thank God I’m a country boy
Got a million-dollar pitcher with a 10-cent arm
Couldn’t hit the side of a Pottery Barn
Pretty good pitchers down on the farm
Thank God I’m a country boy
Well we got more holes than a sponge up the middle
We win sometimes, but very, very little
Baseball’s nothin’ but a funny, funny riddle
Thank God I’m a country boy
When the season’s all done and the sun is settin’ low
We load up our rifles and we’re stringin’ up the bow
Deers are a-waitin’ and I’m gonna shoot a doe
Thank God I’m a country boy
We’d play in the World Series, if’n we could
But the Mets and the Marlins, they was just too good
Round these parts, it’s understood
Thank God I’m a country boy
Well we got more holes than a sponge up the middle
We win sometimes but very very little
Baseball’s nothin’ but a funny funny riddle
Thank God I’m a country boy
Well I wouldn’t trade a-huntin’ for a Ring with jewels
I never was one of them Ring-wearin’ fools
I’d rather have my rifle and my deer-huntin’ tools
Thank God I’m a country boy
When the Phils are paradin’ in a black limousines
Pennsylvanians think that’s mighty keen
October here it’s just Hall-O-Ween
Thank God I’m a country boy
Well we got more holes than a sponge up the middle
We win sometimes but very very little
Baseball’s nothin’ but a funny funny riddle
Thank God I’m a country boy
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
7:19 pm
ark, do you think that if the Braves fail to reach the postseason that they will be more apt to make changes? Shortstop if an offensive problem as well as left field. Martin Prado is a fine super utility player but his numbers have waned since being a starter. Alex Gonzalez has a good glove but he doesn’t hit on a regular basis. Those are two positions I see as a hole in the lineup.
Who do u suggest we get? They wont pay JReyes 15+mil a year….Heyward was bad….1/2 year of McLouth….
bravesfan38
September 26th, 2011
7:20 pm
The Braves will lose two out of three to the Phillies. We will avoide another first round heart break playoff loss.
"Chef" Tim Dix
September 26th, 2011
7:20 pm
Glav on color just alittle too glib for me.
Want more homer.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:20 pm
1-0. Chipper homer.
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
7:21 pm
That should be good for a hug when he gets to the dugout.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
7:21 pm
Chipper with a meaningfull hit??? wow
"Chef" Tim Dix
September 26th, 2011
7:21 pm
gotta a homer
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:21 pm
Crushed it.
"Chef" Tim Dix
September 26th, 2011
7:21 pm
Lock HOF’er.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
7:21 pm
Ok…1 run….thats good…
We will need more than 1 tonight…but thats a start…better than yesterday
Alvin Darkness
September 26th, 2011
7:21 pm
My wife lies to me. My beer company betrays me. Americans are giving Mexicans mayonnaise, and now Pete Rose is a minstrel….. What the hell is going on here?
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:22 pm
Uggla double to left-center.
SODUK
September 26th, 2011
7:22 pm
Wow. Clutch.
ATLteams always break my heart
September 26th, 2011
7:23 pm
is Tony Gonzalez available to pinch hit for the Braves tonight?
matt in raleigh
September 26th, 2011
7:23 pm
Mark,
Here is my nonemotional plan to improve the Braves this offseason, whatever happens.
1. Replace larry parrish. Whatever philosophy he was preaching did not resonate. This offense underperformed all season except for a few stretches in the summer. Several guys had career worst years at the plate. To me, heyward’s struggles alone are enough to warrant consideration of a change. Throw in prado and mccann, and you’ve got red flags.
2. Bring in a starter quality corner outfielder. Hopefully a guy who can hit lefties and take a walk. This would allow the Braves to move prado back to his previous role as a super utility guy. Play him at 1b, 2b, 3b and LF. Prado has had a really bad year. They need to have an alternative in LF in case he struggles again.
Sometimes the best way to strengthen your bench is to bring in a starter.
3. Sign a veteran reliever. Those young guys still need a steadying presence.
4. Make clear to heyward that he better show up at disney world with a new swing, or else he will start the year on the bench.
SODUK
September 26th, 2011
7:23 pm
Mark – is it a sell out?
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:23 pm
Good start.
Felix
September 26th, 2011
7:23 pm
Big deal! So we got a one run lead! They will blow it!! Just watch.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:24 pm
A partial sellout, SODUK
corey
September 26th, 2011
7:24 pm
phils 2011 ws bound… are you lost? dont you guys have your own blogs? a real phils fan would not be on a braves site.
"Chef" Tim Dix
September 26th, 2011
7:24 pm
Paycheck boyz cashing in.
DLowe do you hear me now?
SODUK
September 26th, 2011
7:25 pm
Too bad. If this were ‘91, it would be a sellout. Is this were St. Louis (or Chicago), it would be a sellout.
Phils 2011 WS Bound!!!
September 26th, 2011
7:25 pm
Wheres all the “RETIRE CHIPPER, YOU SUCK” people at now?
THATS why Braves fans are so terrible. NO faith. Wait for the first speed bump to jump off the bandwagon. Stupid rednecks!!! Phillies going to score 9 tonight!
Studs Merckel's Boner
September 26th, 2011
7:25 pm
“Partial Sellout: The Atlanta Braves Story”
Catchy.
ATLteams always break my heart
September 26th, 2011
7:26 pm
Is Tony Gonzalez available to pinch hit this series?
LJ
September 26th, 2011
7:26 pm
All you boneheads putting all the blame on the pitching better blame the hitters.
"Chef" Tim Dix
September 26th, 2011
7:26 pm
Matty Ice new AirTran commercial: “Have you seen mt jock strap? How bout my helmet?”
Alex
September 26th, 2011
7:27 pm
If we go to a play-in game with St. Louis, why will it be played in St. Louis?
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
7:27 pm
Well, they have their run and they have it early. Will it hold up?
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:28 pm
The Big Man beats the shift, without meaning to do it.
Felix
September 26th, 2011
7:28 pm
As bad as this team has been lately, how can you expect the fans to be lining up to buy tickets?
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:30 pm
Sea Bass can’t turn two. Lost the ball on the throw
SODUK
September 26th, 2011
7:30 pm
This is not intended to be pessimistic, but if we wind up playing a one-gamer with the Cards, who would pitch…? Minor? Medlen?
Dennis Reynolds
September 26th, 2011
7:30 pm
Oh yeah, his glove makes up for his bat. What an asset.
"Chef" Tim Dix
September 26th, 2011
7:31 pm
Forget what I said earlier. More Glav glib, less Joe.
Felix
September 26th, 2011
7:31 pm
Look at that! Screwed up a routine double play.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:32 pm
I don’t think the Braves are going to trot out a guy who hasn’t pitched in 13 months to start a play-in.
"Chef" Tim Dix
September 26th, 2011
7:33 pm
I swear, does Joe have gills? Does he EVER let anyone else speak?
Ron Hyatt
September 26th, 2011
7:33 pm
“If we go to a play-in game with St. Louis, why will it be played in St. Louis?” They won the season series.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:33 pm
Delgado looks good. Through two.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
7:34 pm
All you Chipper bashers say something now.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:35 pm
Actually, Medlen has worked one inning in 13 months. Same principle adheres, though.
SODUK
September 26th, 2011
7:37 pm
It would great for D. Lowe to have a “veteran” start next game. Go about 8, and give up only 1 or 2.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:38 pm
Diaz doubles. Should have been caught by Pence.
SODUK
September 26th, 2011
7:39 pm
Lee looks hittable.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:39 pm
2-0.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:40 pm
Sea Bass goes the opposite way. Four extra-base hits in eight at-bats.
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
7:42 pm
Can they get the runner in from 3rd? Maybe tonight . . .
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Nerdbucket Moylan
September 26th, 2011
7:43 pm
Braves record when scoring first this season? I remember a very favorable percentage
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:45 pm
Strong start. Just what was required.
Jtb
September 26th, 2011
7:48 pm
Is it just me or does the infield dirt look a lot darker than usual?
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:51 pm
The “o” in Delgado stands for “0 runs through three.”
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
7:53 pm
If we can just get Derrick Lowe out of the way we got the makings of an outstanding young starting staff.. No matter what happens the next 3 games the future with these pitchers, Freeman, and Heyward look extremely bright.
Steve
September 26th, 2011
7:53 pm
I would MUCH rather see one of our rookie pitchers pitch in the playoffs (if they make it) rather then Lowe. Any chance you think that happens Mark or will Fredi will stick with Lowe, even though he is terrible?
SODUK
September 26th, 2011
7:54 pm
I would argue that the ‘Stros are more motivated to play the spoiler than are the Phils. They are at home, and playing for pride. Think ‘82 Giants (Little Joe), if anyone is old enough…
Nerdbucket Moylan
September 26th, 2011
7:55 pm
braves record when leading after 3 this season is 40-7
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:55 pm
I believe Lowe would start in the playoffs.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
7:55 pm
Not bad for the old guy .273, 18 HR, 69 RBI’s
SODUK
September 26th, 2011
7:58 pm
How many times has FG been ejected this year? Fewer than five?
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
7:59 pm
They’re about to start in Busch Stadium. And the Braves lead 2-0.
david
September 26th, 2011
7:59 pm
idiot haters–”Braves suck and have all year” — 90 plus wins and in the heat of playoffs. 24 other teams wish they had the same problem, idiots.
"Chef" Tim Dix
September 26th, 2011
8:00 pm
SODUK
A “Little Joe” without a “Hoss ” sighting means nothing.
david
September 26th, 2011
8:01 pm
its a coin toss on the playoff I think
"Chef" Tim Dix
September 26th, 2011
8:02 pm
Del is dealing!
SODUK
September 26th, 2011
8:02 pm
“Chef”
I would agree, but I am talking Little Joe Morgan, and not Bonanza. Both great things, though.
"Chef" Tim Dix
September 26th, 2011
8:03 pm
David: No longer. It’s head to head records.
TomahawkChoppin'
September 26th, 2011
8:04 pm
Just win. Nothing else matters. I do not care that the offense has been nonexistent, or that the pitching has failed us some. Just WIN. The rest will take care of itself.
Nerdbucket Moylan
September 26th, 2011
8:04 pm
Cliff Lee Era 1.88 in 24 innings with CB Bucknor behind HP. Won’t be lower than 1.88 tonight!
"Chef" Tim Dix
September 26th, 2011
8:07 pm
SODUK
My life can use as “Little”Joe Morgan as possible. My brother in law does say he pays his golf bets tho.
todd grantham
September 26th, 2011
8:08 pm
Mark, I trust you will be in Athens saturday . I’ve felt abandoned with you uselessly blogging from Tech.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:08 pm
First and third. The Big Man looped one over the infield.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:09 pm
I plan to be in Athens, todd. But Georgia Tech is a nice-looking team.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:11 pm
Bases occupied. Time for a mound visit?
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:12 pm
Can’t throw any balls in the dirt now
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:12 pm
Well, I guess you can.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:12 pm
Big. Ibanez pops out.
"Chef" Tim Dix
September 26th, 2011
8:12 pm
High up and in. Catcher to call it.
Robert
September 26th, 2011
8:15 pm
Mark, If you were the Phils, who would you want to play in the first round? Yeah, me, too. So could you envision a scenario that the Phils might not try their hardest to win this series against our Bravos? I hate to sound like an NBA conspiracy nut, but what motivation do the Phils have in wanting to play a white-hot Cardinal team?
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:15 pm
Single. Polanco breaks bat but drives it up the middle. Only one run scores, though. Big Man holds at third.
McDowell to the mound, finally.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:16 pm
Should have gone outside instead of inside.
"Chef" Tim Dix
September 26th, 2011
8:16 pm
go get him don’t wait.
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
8:16 pm
Linebrink throwing in BP…
Nerdbucket Moylan
September 26th, 2011
8:16 pm
Tom Glavine just said “Gotta tip your cap”
todd grantham
September 26th, 2011
8:16 pm
Thanks Mark. I expect CMR will give us plenty to blog about.
Felix
September 26th, 2011
8:18 pm
I told you they would blow the lead!
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:18 pm
I wouldn’t want Linebrink facing this guy. He hit a grand slam against him in April
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:19 pm
Out of it.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:19 pm
Felix, lead not blown.
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
8:19 pm
What damage control!!
Steve
September 26th, 2011
8:19 pm
Felix I look at my TV and see Atlanta 2, Philly 1. How does that equal the Braves blowing their lead?
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:20 pm
Need more runs……NOW!
Nerdbucket Moylan
September 26th, 2011
8:20 pm
Please dont bring in linesuck please dont bring in linesuck please dont bring in linesuck
Joe Tess Fish House
September 26th, 2011
8:20 pm
Enter your comments here
Joe Tess Fish House
September 26th, 2011
8:21 pm
Just like the Flacons the Braves R domed to loose.
Felix
September 26th, 2011
8:21 pm
Fredi has Linderbunk warming up??? There goes the game for good!!!
Steve
September 26th, 2011
8:23 pm
Yea Felix just like you “told us” the Braves were going to blow their lead.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:24 pm
You know, I’m getting tired of Joe Simpson talking about how great someone is hitting in BP while they are stinking up games at the plate.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:25 pm
Oh No! we got Mr Fish Smell in here.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:26 pm
McCann has to get going or it won’t matter if we make it or not.
Octavius
September 26th, 2011
8:28 pm
Linderflunk? What is Fredi thinking? This game is too important!
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:28 pm
Mr. pop up
Felix
September 26th, 2011
8:30 pm
Just a matter of time, just a matter of time.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:33 pm
Cards had runners at st and 2nd with 1 out and couldn’t score. They sound like the Braves.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:33 pm
1st and 2nd
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:34 pm
MARTIN!!!
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
8:34 pm
Ouch…good job Prado…
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
8:35 pm
Now CMartinez throwing in BP…
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:35 pm
We’re tied at 2.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:35 pm
Crap, Felix was right
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:36 pm
Well, at least the ball is jumping. Maybe it will for us.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
8:37 pm
Can’t even beat teams that have nothing to play for. Nothing but losers
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:37 pm
This might be the final inning for Delgado.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
September 26th, 2011
8:37 pm
philly’s bats are coming alive, meanwhile lee has shut down 8 braves in a row. great timing braves, great
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:37 pm
Jason, I think it is only the 5th inning and it’s tied.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:38 pm
If that is the last Delgado inning, he did fine. Tied after 4 1/2.
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
8:38 pm
Cards-’Stros scoreless after 2…
Chris
September 26th, 2011
8:39 pm
No kerry what sounds like braves is bases loaded and no one out and no runs
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:39 pm
Wouldn’t you know it. Jimmy Rollins has hit only 14 HR’s all year but he hits one against us at the wrong time.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:39 pm
Like I said: Cards can’t even beat teams that have no reason to play.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:40 pm
Fourteen homers isn’t an insignificant number for a leadoff man. Michael Bourn has two.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
8:40 pm
yeah tied against a team that has NOTHING to play for.
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
8:41 pm
That thick head of hair should be rewarded.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:41 pm
I don’t understand why pitchers don’t knock Rollins down more when he’s standing so close to the plate. He should be getting bombed inside so he can’t reach and rake a pitch like he did.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:42 pm
Hit Rollins and then he steals second. Not sure you want that, either
Jason
September 26th, 2011
8:42 pm
yeah this sounds like a team that can’t win. they’ve lost one series this month. how have the braves done?
1
Milwaukee Brewers
@ Mil
Win 8 – 4
W: O. Dotel
L: Y. Gallardo
2
Cincinnati Reds
vs Cin
Loss 8 – 11
W: J. Arredondo
L: M. Rzepczynski
3
Cincinnati Reds
vs Cin
Win 6 – 4
W: J. Garcia
L: H. Bailey
S: J. Motte
4
Cincinnati Reds
vs Cin
Loss 2 – 3
W: B. Bray
L: F. Salas
S: F. Cordero
5
Milwaukee Brewers
vs Mil
Loss 1 – 4
W: R. Wolf
L: J. Westbrook
S: J. Axford
6
Milwaukee Brewers
vs Mil
Win 4 – 2
W: K. Lohse
L: Y. Gallardo
S: J. Motte
7
Milwaukee Brewers
vs Mil
Win 2 – 0
W: C. Carpenter
L: Z. Greinke
8 9
Atlanta Braves
vs Atl
Win 4 – 3
W: J. Motte
L: S. Linebrink
10
Atlanta Braves
vs Atl
Win 4 – 3
W: J. Garcia
L: D. Lowe
S: J. Motte
11
Atlanta Braves
vs Atl
Win 6 – 3
W: J. Westbrook
L: T. Hudson
S: J. Motte
12
Pittsburgh Pirates
@ Pit
Loss 5 – 6
W: J. Grilli
L: M. Rzepczynski
S: J. Hanrahan
13
Pittsburgh Pirates
@ Pit
Win 6 – 4
W: K. McClellan
L: J. Hanrahan
S: J. Motte
14
Pittsburgh Pirates
@ Pit
Win 3 – 2
W: E. Jackson
L: C. Morton
S: J. Motte
15 16
Philadelphia Phillies
@ Phi
Win 4 – 2
W: K. McClellan
L: M. Schwimer
S: F. Salas
17
Philadelphia Phillies
@ Phi
Loss 2 – 9
W: R. Oswalt
L: J. Westbrook
18
Philadelphia Phillies
@ Phi
Win 5 – 0
W: C. Carpenter
L: C. Hamels
19
Philadelphia Phillies
@ Phi
Win 4 – 3
W: K. Lohse
L: R. Halladay
S: O. Dotel
20
New York Mets
vs NYM
Win 11 – 6
W: O. Dotel
L: J. Stinson
21
New York Mets
vs NYM
Win 6 – 5
W: J. Garcia
L: D. Herrera
S: J. Motte
22
New York Mets
vs NYM
Loss 6 – 8
W: M. Acosta
L: M. Rzepczynski
S: B. Parnell
23
Chicago Cubs
vs ChC
Loss 1 – 5
W: J. Samardzija
L: K. McClellan
24
Chicago Cubs
vs ChC
Win 2 – 1
W: J. Motte
L: C. Marmol
25
Chicago Cubs
vs ChC
Win 3 – 2
W: O. Dotel
L: R. Wells
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:42 pm
Constanza PH for Delgado.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
8:43 pm
how many series have the braves won this month? the cards have lost but one. i rest my case.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:43 pm
Jose should have worked him a little instead of swinging at the first pitch.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
September 26th, 2011
8:44 pm
wow, 10 in a row…unbelievable.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
8:44 pm
Cards take the lead….here comes the WC tie
Felix
September 26th, 2011
8:45 pm
As usual, the Braves offense has shut down again. 2 runs, that is probably it for the game.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
8:45 pm
answer
the braves have won 1 series this month and got swept twice. that is the def of CHOKE
11 straight out! CHOKE
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:45 pm
Mark, I didn’t say hit him but he has always stood close to the plate and pitchers don’t seem to pitch him inside a lot while he’s hanging out over the plate. He has no fear of it.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
8:46 pm
I guess I should look at the positive–they scored more runs tonight than they did in the past 2 games against the powerful Nats!
POLE
September 26th, 2011
8:46 pm
I live in north Ga. and would like to see some games in person, but they built the stadium in Atlanta. I’ve done it before, get off work early in Marietta, drive home and shower, get kids outta school, leave home 2-3 hours early, sit on 400 & Connector and pay for tickets,parking,food etc. No tears for me please, I’m just saying in this economy everybody that wants to just can’t. So when trashing the fans just consider everyone’s just not as rich as some of the others, and alot of other things are not so easy for everyone.
todd grantham
September 26th, 2011
8:46 pm
skeptics, cynics and naysayers,
shout we simply dont have the players,
when up against the guys from Phillie,
we usually look a mite silly,
just call me the ultimate soothsayer.
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
8:46 pm
Lee is in a groove….
todd grantham
September 26th, 2011
8:47 pm
admittedly, that was awful, but gotta practice for saturday.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:47 pm
Cards 2nd and 3rd with Holliday up and they didn’t score
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:47 pm
Yes, but Lee probably is one inning away from leaving himself
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:48 pm
Cristhian Martinez in to pitch.
Bryan Nelson
September 26th, 2011
8:48 pm
Here comes a run or two or 4
Bob
September 26th, 2011
8:48 pm
Why is Fredi taking Delgado out after 82 pitches. He’s the dumbest man on earth. Season is over. I’ve been a fan since Milwaukee and the 70’s and 80’s were better than this season
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:48 pm
They just showed McCann’s pinch hit homer and game winning homer against the D-Backs. With the way he;s hitting now that seems like 5 years ago.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:48 pm
St. Louis 1, Houston 0
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:49 pm
I take that back. The Cards scored 1. It’s 1-0
Innocent Bystander
September 26th, 2011
8:49 pm
Braves need to concern themselves with scoring runs.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
8:49 pm
Nice lie kerry. 1-0 St louis.
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
8:50 pm
BP update…O’Fleraty and Linebrink throwing…
Jason
September 26th, 2011
8:50 pm
Hah triple with nothing to play for. How much you want to bet they get a hit or a sac fly and get that run home.
J.J.M.
September 26th, 2011
8:50 pm
why does every atlanta team sucks?
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:50 pm
Diaz loafing to the ball in the corner. Man, I would love to see Michael Bourne do that.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:51 pm
That’s it for Cristhian. Braves need a strikeout after the Flyin’ Hawaiian’s triple.
O’Flaherty to hurl
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:51 pm
Jason, trying to follow ESPN’s scoring update but they were slow posting the score.
ccbw.com
September 26th, 2011
8:52 pm
Give that triple to Fredi..Martiz has been in 4 games in row….stupid call.
LLUGA
September 26th, 2011
8:52 pm
So Martinez and Diaz are the best this team can do…no wonder we’re about to choke away the playoffs.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:52 pm
If we get out of this we have a chance. If they score in the 6th we are done.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
8:52 pm
Houston 1st and 3rd not outs. Watch st louis get out of it
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
8:52 pm
O’Flaherty has flu-like symptoms?
Herschel Talker
September 26th, 2011
8:53 pm
MB:
Stick a fork in ‘em! When Fredi is bring O’Flaherty in the 6th, we’re cooked. Fredi’s gonna use O’Ventbrel so much the next 3 games that they’re all going to undergo arm amputations.
HT
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:53 pm
I’m not sure Fredi could have legged out a threebagger.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:53 pm
Phillies lead.
LLUGA
September 26th, 2011
8:53 pm
Choke city
Jason
September 26th, 2011
8:53 pm
Told ya. That’s what a winning team does. Nothing to play for and they get the hit.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:53 pm
Ibanez left a man on third earlier. Not this time. Drove first-pitch slider through the infield
Herschel Talker
September 26th, 2011
8:54 pm
Great move Fredi!!! You stupid, fat idiot!!!
Jason
September 26th, 2011
8:54 pm
And now they will get another hit. And have 1st and 3rd with one out. It will be a big inning. Losers. Chokers.
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
8:54 pm
J.J.M. Atlanta teams don’t suck….you obviously don’t remember the Brraves of thr 70s & 80s…
ccbw.com
September 26th, 2011
8:54 pm
Phil 3 Braves 2 fredi 1..
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:54 pm
They showed yesterday that the Braves are 29th or 30th in every clutch stat with RISP. And that’s not for the month. That’s for the year. Not a team that would do anything in the playoffs anyway. I wish we had clutch hitters like the Phillies do.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
8:55 pm
11 straight outs, which is almost 4 innings and you have everything to play for. Terrific!!
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:55 pm
Astros and Cardinals tied
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:55 pm
Astros 1 Cards 1
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
8:56 pm
Astros 2 Cards 1
J.J.M.
September 26th, 2011
8:56 pm
lmao 70s and 80s????? wake up im talking bout NOW not no 30 years ago stuff…fans care about what have you done lately and every atlanta team let the city down
Jason
September 26th, 2011
8:56 pm
Wow houston scored. Must have hit one to furcal
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:57 pm
Well, Herschel, what would you have Fredi do — save O’Flaherty for the eighth when the Braves are down 7-2?
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:57 pm
Astros 2, Cardinals 1.
Billy Boy
September 26th, 2011
8:57 pm
Every time O’Flaherty inherits a runner he allows him to score. Fredi’s a dumazz to bring him in with a runner on 3rd…
Bobby Cox
September 26th, 2011
8:58 pm
Miss me yet? at least I waited until the playoffs to choke.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
8:58 pm
He needed a strikeout. O’Flaherty strikes out lefties. Made perfect sense. Just didn’t work.
Billy Boy
September 26th, 2011
8:58 pm
Braves can’t hit a lick. 3 runs is like climbing Mount Everest for them…
Bryn
September 26th, 2011
8:59 pm
MAYBE IF DIAZ HADN’T LOLLIGAGGED TO THE BALL, THEY WOULD HAVE HELD SHANE TO A DOUBLE.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
8:59 pm
Let the choking begiiiin!!
This is choking time of the year
katherine
September 26th, 2011
8:59 pm
I have been positive all season…but…at this point I feel if the braves dont win tonight they dont deserve to make the playoffs….
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:00 pm
Braves out of it with only one run in. Chipper makes a nice play on Chooch Ruiz.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:00 pm
I’m surprised chipper didn’t pull an olbique on that play.
Billy Boy
September 26th, 2011
9:00 pm
If you will look back, you will see that when O’Flaherty inherits runners he lets them score. When he starts an inning he usually pitches well. If I know that trend then why doesn’t Fredi ?
DC Braves Fan
September 26th, 2011
9:00 pm
Not sure if its still permissable to actually root for the Braves on the Braves blog, but nice play, Hoss. Well done.
Lets get some runs, boys. Lets gets some runs.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:01 pm
this is so sad..i cant watch anymore
ccbw.com
September 26th, 2011
9:01 pm
Freeman is Gold Glove winner are should be…….
Nanny
September 26th, 2011
9:01 pm
More stupid managing from Fredi there. If you’re going to use O’Flaherty there if a man gets on, why not bring him in initially with Howard, Victorino and Ibanez due up (all lefties). Idiot. Guess it’s time to root for Houson, because these guys aren’t going to get it done.
Tim
September 26th, 2011
9:01 pm
Sadly the braves probably look at their 1 game lead as a mulligan.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:01 pm
I thought Diaz chased Victorino’s ball in a professional manner. But that ball was in the dead corner and Victorino was going for three all the time.
Herschel Talker
September 26th, 2011
9:02 pm
MB:
No, but I expect that he should let Martinez finish the inning. Because unless he’s going to overwork these guys, yet again, someone besides O’Ventbrel is going to have to pitch anyway, so it may as well be Martinez. What say you?
HT
Eric C.
September 26th, 2011
9:02 pm
Seriously folks, this is this is the best the Braves can do…and it would not be nearly enough in the playoffs. Do you really think this team deserves a playoff spot? If they can’t compete now when the pressure is on, what makes anyone think they will in the playoffs? Such a bitter ending…and this will likely be the last time the Braves sniff the playoffs for many years.
Billy Big Boy
September 26th, 2011
9:02 pm
If you will actually look it up you will see that O’Flaherty usually allows inherited runners to score. But when he starts the inning he pitches well. Look it up. If I know this why doesn’t Fredi ?
bigmuddy
September 26th, 2011
9:02 pm
Turn out the lights – Braves don’t hit after 5th inning – its a union thing.
Tim
September 26th, 2011
9:03 pm
Funny they have nothing to play for really and their starter is still in
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:03 pm
He’s playing for the strikeout. That’s why he lifted the righty and got the lefty-lefty matchup. There was nothing wrong with that strategy. I can’t imagine anyone who would have done otherwise.
Bill
September 26th, 2011
9:03 pm
Prado has not been the same since injury..moving him on D might have hurt him…
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:03 pm
Bourn-Prado=0 for 6….ughhh
Shane
September 26th, 2011
9:04 pm
If you will actually look it up you will see that O’Flaherty usually allows inherited runners to score. But when he starts the inning he pitches well. Look it up. If I know this why doesn’t Fredi ?
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:04 pm
i dont understand how a whole team can just forget how to hit…its so weird
Bryn
September 26th, 2011
9:05 pm
Must be slow motion watching on tv then. Sure looked like a jog once he was halfway there to me. Turned off the cap locks. haha
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:05 pm
Chipper doubles. Thought he hit it over the fence.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:05 pm
Warning track power…..watch them strand him now
Bill
September 26th, 2011
9:06 pm
Lee has been going deer hunting with Chipper.
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:07 pm
That was the pitch…92, right down the middle
Marxist
September 26th, 2011
9:07 pm
Prado & McCann need to be benched.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:07 pm
Uggla swinging just like he did the first 3 months. Here comes a K
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:07 pm
Ibanez hits .200 against LHs. He’s at .258 against righthanders. It was the percentage move.
Bill
September 26th, 2011
9:07 pm
come on Uggla
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:07 pm
if they dont strand chipper ill be shocked…he is the only one who can hit anymore
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:07 pm
Uggla is not used to so many people in the stands…..
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
9:08 pm
Deer Chipper, please score from second base.
Marxist
September 26th, 2011
9:08 pm
Uggla tries to hit a homer every at bat. A single would be a miracle.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:08 pm
Dan had no chance against Lee
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:08 pm
K-K-K-K-Dbl-K
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:08 pm
Great job! Swing at that ball in the dirt!
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:08 pm
well, at least he hacked at a close pitch…geesh
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:08 pm
Dan Uggla swinging at crap
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:09 pm
can you blame people for not wanting to go to braves games? At least when you watch it at home you can change the channel
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:09 pm
Nope. Freddie couldn’t push the ball over Rollins
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:09 pm
Chipper, please score from second base.
Wish wish wish!!!!! Rollins isnt a Brave
Choooooooke
Bill
September 26th, 2011
9:09 pm
Mark are there alot of Philly fans at game..sounds loud for them.
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:09 pm
So who was on the pitch count, Delgado or Lee?
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:09 pm
What a shcoker! Another runner left. What’s sad is it could have been a triple and no difference!
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:09 pm
Awful team with RISP. If there were 35 teams they would be 35th.
Marxist
September 26th, 2011
9:10 pm
Also who called the pitch right down the middle to Rollins ? McCann.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:10 pm
they ARE in last with risp
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:10 pm
Matt Ryan needs to take some steroids.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:10 pm
The braves only chance is for the worst team in baseball to win. Now that is funny.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:10 pm
Can’t believe the Braves haven’t hammered Lee. Every other team does. That’s why he’s 16-8.
Bill
September 26th, 2011
9:11 pm
game not over…faith!
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:11 pm
I can’t wait to listen to that retard leo mazzone make excuses for them tomorrow.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:11 pm
Lee’s out. Ben Francisco hits
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
9:11 pm
Lee is gone!!
Bill
September 26th, 2011
9:11 pm
chipper hurt?
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:12 pm
mark..the braves dont hammer anyone anymore….well except themselves
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:12 pm
Whoever called the “surprised Chipper didn’t pull an oblique on that play” was about an inning early. Just hope Chip’s trigger finger is okay.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:12 pm
That’s karma chip for opening your fat mouth about philly.
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
9:12 pm
Matt Downs 2 run HR for Astros….Astros 4, Cards 1…
Marxist
September 26th, 2011
9:12 pm
Can’t believe the Braves didn’t hammer the Nats,Mets,and Marlins. Every other team did. That’s why those teams aren’t in playoff contention…
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:13 pm
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:11 pm
I can’t wait to listen to that retard leo mazzone make excuses for them tomorrow.
Dont talk about leo that way…have some respect geez
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
9:13 pm
Chipper’s doing more than talking tonight. Still, it will end as it always does. Chipper is hurt running the bases. Finely conditioned athlete that he is . . .
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:13 pm
Jason, Leo is the biggest waste of air time on the history of Atlanta radio. I listen once in a while to see if anything intelligent or objective comes out of his mouth…so far, nope.
TommyP
September 26th, 2011
9:13 pm
Give Chipper a break, y’all. Chipper got hurt while…..running. It’s a very brutal sport.
Old Dawg Fan
September 26th, 2011
9:13 pm
The Phillies are doing the same thing they have done all year. Very good pitching, excellent hitting with scoring opportunities. Now Chipper is hurt and they won’t pull him???? He has had a good game already-get someone in there who can field and finish the inning.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:13 pm
Astros 4 Cards 1
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:13 pm
Astros 4, Cardinals 1.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:14 pm
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:12 pm
That’s karma chip for opening your fat mouth about philly
Shove it jason………philly fans do suck and are obnoxious
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:14 pm
Yeah Mark I’m sure Lee went into this game thinking I gotta give it 100%. This is a huge game.
jeff
September 26th, 2011
9:14 pm
4-1 ’stros
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:15 pm
Chipper is about the only thing we have offensively tonight
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:15 pm
At least they have fans. I will laugh if they braves someone make the playoffs and the hillbilly can’t play
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:15 pm
I love leo….i sure wish he was still with the braves
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
9:15 pm
Henry Grady in for Chipper at third.
Marky Mark
September 26th, 2011
9:16 pm
Can’t believe the Braves didn’t beat the Mets,Nats,and Marlins. Every other team did. That’s why those teams are out of playoff contention…
richie_rich1986
September 26th, 2011
9:16 pm
Everybody alive and well tonight? This game is giving me a heartattack. I’m liking the fact the Cards are losing but I don’t think the Braves need to be depending on the Astros to beat the Cards to get into the playoffs!! We need to win 2 of 3 games here if not sweep!
Bill
September 26th, 2011
9:16 pm
Mark Sat. at GT and tonight you’re expressing alot of humor..amusing.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:16 pm
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:15 pm
At least they have fans. I will laugh if they braves someone make the playoffs and the hillbilly can’t play
Hillbilly? Is that the best you’ve got? Seriously…philly has fans that VOMIT on other fans….how classy
BRAVESFAN
September 26th, 2011
9:16 pm
I spit on my computer screen when I saw the picture of Fredi Gonzalez, natural reflex I guess.
biff pocoroba
September 26th, 2011
9:16 pm
i’m in NY … anyone know if any radio station is streaming this game online? do you have a link?
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:16 pm
Note that O’Flaherty just struck out a lefthander hitter.
Rick
September 26th, 2011
9:17 pm
Has Charlie taken anyone out besides Lee?
Chad
September 26th, 2011
9:17 pm
Why, why, why Martinez tonight? Yes, he has been pitching well of late but he threw 33 pitches yesterday in 2 1/3 innings!
Marky Mark
September 26th, 2011
9:17 pm
Why the delay ? DEEEEEEELLLLAAAAYYYY>>>>>>>
richie_rich1986
September 26th, 2011
9:18 pm
Lets Go Braves!
Bradley Blows
September 26th, 2011
9:18 pm
MB,
You are without a doubt the biggest d-bag to ever serve as a sports writer.
Chipper was not a contributor to the lone title the 1995 Braves brought home. He has been a leader, or lack thereof, of a team that has consistently underachieved. He is a redneck and a mental loser. Too bad the Hall does not take these types of qualities into consideration.
Your blind optimism is beyond annoying. Every year you make stupid predictions that never come true. Rather than this Pollyanna article, why didn’t you call out the weak hitting of the Braves. BTW, starting pitching has not been the Braves problem down the stretch. It has been hitting. The weak-minded hitters have gone in the tank. “If that guy fails, then I can fail too” is what these guys think.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:18 pm
It’s 3-2 and Lee’s gone.
smallmouth6
September 26th, 2011
9:18 pm
My two biggest and unanswered questions of the yeear
1. Why was Constanza benched and stayed on the bench (after injury).
2. Were Hansen and Jurrens’ injuries season ending (were they that hurt)?
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
9:19 pm
O’Flaherty got 1st Brave K of the game…Tip of the cap….
Chad
September 26th, 2011
9:19 pm
It’s 3-2 and we gone. Hope I’m wrong.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:19 pm
just block “bradley blows”…. he is an idiot
Bradley Blows
September 26th, 2011
9:19 pm
Please leave town Bradley!
Mitchell
September 26th, 2011
9:20 pm
Discuss game with Bradley
How about, no?
Skeezix
September 26th, 2011
9:20 pm
The Astros and Charlie Manuel have opened the door—now the Braves need to walk through it.
RPollardRealtor
September 26th, 2011
9:21 pm
Alright Bravos time to get some hits against that bullpen!!
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:21 pm
look if you dont like this blog then leave…its pretty simple…trying to get attention by saying mean things to mr bradley is well…just being an attention whore.
Marky Mark
September 26th, 2011
9:21 pm
O’Flaherty has allowed 31 % of runners to score. Its higher now. Link :
http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/tag/_/name/eric-oflaherty
Robert
September 26th, 2011
9:21 pm
Seriously, Mark, I appreciate the chat. Really, I do. But if we’re all at a computer chances are we’re also “watching” the game, too. Less play by play, more insight please. Thanks
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:22 pm
Oh no, a pitcher the Braves have never seen before.
RPollardRealtor
September 26th, 2011
9:22 pm
Hopefully BMac will see some pitches off this guy before he takes a hack at it!
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:23 pm
McCann has just gotten so bad we are better off with Ross playing.
RPollardRealtor
September 26th, 2011
9:23 pm
So Much for that. Bmac was already out before I typed that!
Skeezix
September 26th, 2011
9:23 pm
Enter your comments here
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:23 pm
I’d say Charlie is taking this seriously. Uses Savery for one man.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:24 pm
Well Cathy, when you have a million more fans go to philly games than braves in a year, you’re gonna have a bad seed here and there. Don’t pretend there isn’t trash at a braves game either. Your comeback was lame
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:24 pm
what has happened to bmac and prado? geez
chilidog75
September 26th, 2011
9:24 pm
Just can’t fathom how Freddi goes to C. Martinez right there. If you’re willing to get FIVE outs from EOF you have to be willing to get SIX. What’s the difference? Unreal that he’s got so much faith in C. Martinez.
Chad
September 26th, 2011
9:24 pm
shut down by a single A first baseman
me
September 26th, 2011
9:24 pm
McCann should be sitting.
Marky Mark
September 26th, 2011
9:25 pm
So McCann’s contribution tonight is 0-4 and a call for a straight fastball from Delgado that Rollins hit 400 feet ? Thanks Brian !
chilidog75
September 26th, 2011
9:25 pm
Then again, If the offense is only going to score 2 runs or less … what does it matter?
Octavius
September 26th, 2011
9:25 pm
another weak at bat by Brian
Braves UGH
September 26th, 2011
9:25 pm
1st and second no outs for STL
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:25 pm
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:24 pm
Well Cathy, when you have a million more fans go to philly games than braves in a year, you’re gonna have a bad seed here and there. Don’t pretend there isn’t trash at a braves game either. Your comeback was lame
first off…its not cathy and secondly you know what is lame? you being a philly fan and being on the braves blog just so you can act like an idiot.
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
9:25 pm
Mark, I’d comment on BB; but they wouldn’t be allowed here….I won’t stoop that low…
chilidog75
September 26th, 2011
9:26 pm
Not sure why Heyward isnt hitting here.
Braves UGH
September 26th, 2011
9:27 pm
I think he just wants to give some guys some playing time MB
Marky Mark
September 26th, 2011
9:28 pm
Put McCann on the DL. Sick bat.
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
9:28 pm
Braves fans, don’t feel bad…Bosox losing 6-2 to Balt…
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
9:28 pm
During that dance on the dugout one of the tee shirt girls tweaked something and was hobbling around like a worn out third baseman.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:28 pm
I’ve never seen a team hit so many balls right at somebody.
Skeet in Buckhead
September 26th, 2011
9:28 pm
Mr. Bones Jones is the only offense tonight. Cut him some slack. At this point, this is a punchless judy offense and I see no way them going far in the playoffs and it might bea mute point anyway
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:29 pm
I am not a Philly fan. I just respect the team and how they don’t choke like Atlanta teams so often do.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:29 pm
Cards have bases loaded with no one out.
Marky Mark
September 26th, 2011
9:29 pm
Just like Martinez did in the 6th Joe Simpson ?
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:30 pm
Another BRAVE display of Braves offense……
Felix
September 26th, 2011
9:30 pm
Braves offense: pathetic, just pathetic.
Skeet in Buckhead
September 26th, 2011
9:30 pm
Punch less judys ……………..what else can u say?
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:30 pm
Bases loaded for Saint Louis. No outs. Whadyya think happens? Not 0 runs like these losers
RPollardRealtor
September 26th, 2011
9:30 pm
@Jason,
Phillies have been relivant since 08′ get the heck outta here man!!
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:30 pm
Alex Gonzales takes some weak swings. Some team showed up to play when the game started then the Braves arrived.
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
9:30 pm
Astros 4, Cards 2…5th, 1 out
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:31 pm
Cards scored 1 so far
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:31 pm
I’m calling it…Chipper Jones game winning HR, hobbling around the bases Kirk Gibson style with the theme music from “The Natural” playing over the sound system.
Hey, where did I put my bottle of Jack?
RPollardRealtor
September 26th, 2011
9:31 pm
Astros escape that with only 1 run. 4-2 Astros!
chilidog75
September 26th, 2011
9:31 pm
McCann’s just not right. Physically. Hasn’t been since he came back.
Prado, though? Has been a below-average hitter all season long. Have no idea what happened to the guy, but he’s been average to awful for much of the year. Especially, it seems, in big spots.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:31 pm
We could be playing the Orioles tonight and we would be losing 6-2 too.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:31 pm
Look at the bright side. The braves doubled their run total from the weekend against the Nats!
Marky Mark
September 26th, 2011
9:31 pm
Can David Ross play LF or 2B ? I know he can be the catcher… So many automatic outs in Braves line up its apalling. Uggla,Prado,McCann,Gonzalez,Heyward.
Robert
September 26th, 2011
9:32 pm
Braves offense now up to three runs in the past 25 innings. Even the Phils mighty rotation couldn’t support that output. PS: Does anyone really think Houston will hold on? PPS: Even f Houston wins, does anyone really feel good about the Braves’ chances?
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:32 pm
Cards only got 1 It’s 4-2
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:32 pm
1 > 0
joe jones
September 26th, 2011
9:32 pm
The only way the Braves make the playoff is the Astros beat the Cardinals. Atlanta is in serious choke mode. The Braves batters wet themselves when the come to the plate, you can see it in their faces.
Mitchell
September 26th, 2011
9:32 pm
Bradley Blows, you’re so right.
Bradley totally blows.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:33 pm
i dont understand why he stopped playing constanza
DC Braves Fan
September 26th, 2011
9:33 pm
Cards scored one run on a double play ball and then Pujols couldnt get the run home from third with two outs.
It aint just the Bravos.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:33 pm
Who gets injured running? Chipper that’s who. Time for him to hang up the cleats.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:33 pm
Astros escape that with only 1 run. 4-2 Astros!
That game wont end 4-2….Cards have great offense right now
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
9:33 pm
One time Coach was in a situation like this and he decided the best thing to do was go to a bar so he could experience some flu-like symptoms. Next day, though, he had to show up anyway. Chipper is believed to have injured his knee running the bases. What does he work out with . . . cheeseburgers?
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:33 pm
then why are you here mitchell?
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:34 pm
Howard’s limping so bad he may not play after tonight.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:34 pm
The braves can’t get runs home with no outs and RISP DC
Marky Mark
September 26th, 2011
9:35 pm
Where’s Nate McLouth at ? It feels like he’s playing since the offense is struggling.
Hey Glavine, why didn’t you sign autographs at the softball game a few weeks ago ? Dale Murphy signed for over an hour. My son got his autograph on a ball cap.
Bradley Blows
September 26th, 2011
9:35 pm
Mark, do you like Oklahoma City? Or Memphs? How about Fresno? Please leave Atlanta and go torture another fan base.
You suck.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:35 pm
Tbraves, no they don’t. the last 4 games they have struggled to score. They had to have 3 walks and a wild pitch to beat the Cubs the other day.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:35 pm
Yep leave chipper in there! It won’t cost them. Pathetic
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:35 pm
LOL, Chipper guarding the line, ball hit two feet to his right, and Joe Simpson making excuses.
Herschel Talker
September 26th, 2011
9:35 pm
“Cards scored one run on a double play ball and then Pujols couldnt get the run home from third with two outs.
It aint just the Bravos.”
lol. Big deal, the Cards strand them one time in the last 20 games. If you’re comparing that to the Braves, you have your head up your arse.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:35 pm
Bourn-Prado-Freeman-Mccan= 0-X
What does that result in= L
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:35 pm
The Astos pitcher just doubled to lead off the inning
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:37 pm
Is Stinky Wintes available to play 3B?
me
September 26th, 2011
9:37 pm
Mark, my posts do not show up. What would cause this?
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:37 pm
Yep those braves announcers and the doofus leo love to make excuses for their choking and stupidty. Leave a guy who can barely walk in.
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
9:38 pm
uugghhhh…
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:38 pm
BALLGAME!!!
EVEN VENTERS SUCKS NOW!!!!
SEE YA IN 2012 chokerfans
FSUnole
September 26th, 2011
9:38 pm
do we really want this team to make the post season? they wouldnt win a single darn game…pathetic…no guts no glory boys….where the heck is constanza? unreal
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:38 pm
Someone just scored, but I’m not allowed to say who.
LLUGA
September 26th, 2011
9:38 pm
At least one team knows how to get a guy home from second.
Victorino
September 26th, 2011
9:38 pm
I own the Braves !
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:38 pm
jason…they are braves announcers…its their job what do you expect them to do…..talk bad about the team?
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:38 pm
The Astos pitcher just doubled to lead off the inning
Maybe he could lead off for the chokers
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
9:38 pm
Chipper is done. We’ve seen this before. So many, many times before. And we will see it again next year because he says he is coming back. We think we can hear some boos.
Felix
September 26th, 2011
9:38 pm
If you thought the Phillies were done scoring you were dreaming.
alpha
September 26th, 2011
9:39 pm
This has been the most disappointing season ever. I hate to say this, but the Braves are an inept and pathetic looking team. I’m done!
ATLteams always break my heart
September 26th, 2011
9:39 pm
Mark, please keep us posted about the LASTros so they dont become the disASTROS against the redbirds
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:39 pm
It’s nice to see what a real clutch hitting team looks like.
Pete
September 26th, 2011
9:39 pm
thats what happens when your moronic manager pitches eric, venters and kimbrel every other freaking night. Rivera and Hoffman never pitched in as many games as Kimrel or Venters have this season
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:39 pm
obviously the braves need work….hopefully they can get it done in the offseason
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:39 pm
Gonna be funny watching the gimp limp to first if he can even hit the ball. We can beat the phillies. Haha. Idiot.
joerochester
September 26th, 2011
9:39 pm
This team is unbearable to watch.
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:40 pm
Attendance is announced as 42,197. It’s not even close to that.
Teheran
September 26th, 2011
9:40 pm
I’m still on the team you know. My stuff is better than Martinez,O’Flaherty,and Venters. If you brought me in score would still be 2-2.
Bill
September 26th, 2011
9:40 pm
Thanks Mark for the blog.. I’m gone because of all the smart mouths on here..Thanks again.
Najeh Davenpoop
September 26th, 2011
9:41 pm
Bourn’s OBP as a Brave is down to .310. Pretty disappointing.
Like I always say during any discussion about hitting coaches, I don’t know how much effect Larry Parrish or Terry Pendleton really has, but literally everyone on this year’s team has performed below what they did last year. If you’re the type who believes that hitting coaches have an impact, there’s a strong case to be made for Larry Parrish’s firing.
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:41 pm
Katherine, Joe Simpson had the gall to actually say that Chipper didn’t have time to react to that liner to 3B. The ball was a normal line drive hit about 2 feet to his right. A triple A third baseman makes that in his sleep. Disgraceful (Simpson, not Chipper).
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:41 pm
This team is unbearable to watch.
Not for the Cards, Phils and any other team not wanting us to win
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
9:41 pm
Chipper has 3B so messed up right now not even Stinky Wintes could do it any good. We was hoping the Henry Grady statue might come in for Chipper in the 8th but it didn’t happen. This is what we was talking about earlier . . . yes, he hits and has some good individual stats but he is the team leader and he comes up so very short there. They never win the big games with Chipper. Never.
Jasont13
September 26th, 2011
9:41 pm
Jason your an idiot. You couldn’t hold Chipper’s jock. It’s easy to call people names sitting in your underwear on the computer. Funny, Chipper is a loser because he is doing something you wished and dreamed you could do but you couldn’t because god decided to give you zero talent.
bulldogbubba
September 26th, 2011
9:42 pm
Why are’nt we using Medlen?Are we really trying to win this?
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:42 pm
im just wondering what jason and mitchell get out of being on here and making it worse for the braves fans? its hard enough without all the smart arse comments…I guess it makes you feel better about yourselves.
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
9:42 pm
Lidge can be had…
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:42 pm
Swing at that first ball
LLUGA
September 26th, 2011
9:42 pm
Didn’t the Braves do this last year…and squeak into the playoffs…and lose in the divisional series? Wasn’t everyone blasting Cox? News flash…it isn’t coaching…it’s player performance and execution…these guys get paid a bunch of money and they look to come up short. Fail.
todd grantham
September 26th, 2011
9:42 pm
even if the braves somehow sneak into the playoffs they;ll be swept.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:42 pm
Even the braves make lidge look good….specially if Hinske hasnt hit in his last 20BAB’s
Fredi G
September 26th, 2011
9:43 pm
“You got to tip your cap to Victorino. Hey ball boy, pick my cap up out of the dirt so I can tip it again. I forgot I tipped it to Cliff Lee”…
Aftershock
September 26th, 2011
9:43 pm
I know hindsight is 20/20 but with 1st base open there was no need throw Ibanez a strike. The Braves just are not very fundamentally sound and that falls on the manager IMO.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:43 pm
No he’s costing them a chance to win idiot. He is responsible for the run that inning because he can’t move. Moron.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:43 pm
Lidge can be had…
What team have you been watching?
admiral
September 26th, 2011
9:43 pm
you can hear it in chip and joe’s voice, at this point. even they don’t believe.
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
9:43 pm
Astros bases loaded 2 outs…
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:44 pm
Hahahaha….Knee high-down the middle…Parrish defines that as a Strike
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:44 pm
Um fatski that pitch was right down peachtree.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:45 pm
well…even if they dont make it im still going to be a fan…and probably suffer next season too…just goes with the territory.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:45 pm
Freddie cannot wear Venters out next year because that’s 2 years in a row that it’s happened and he struggles in September.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:45 pm
Bourn-Prado-Freeman-Mccan=0-13
LOOOOL..
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:45 pm
Bourne needs to get on however he can here.
Yet as I type that I ask myself…then what?
up north
September 26th, 2011
9:45 pm
Leave it to the lowly Astros to save these pathetic Braves!
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:46 pm
Prado DP up next
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:46 pm
Gonna be funny if it ends 4-3 and chippys error because he can’t move cost them a chance.
the truth...
September 26th, 2011
9:46 pm
Typical Fredi ……………pinch hit a fastball hitter for a slow junk pitcher…………..I would have rather seen Constanza up there to try and slap one to left or in the ground and run like heck….
No Fredi sends Hinske up………….a dead fastball hitter………….
Too litte too late Fredi………….
me
September 26th, 2011
9:47 pm
wow Ump is expanding the zone, two called strikes that were not close.
joerochester
September 26th, 2011
9:47 pm
It’s unbelievable the collapse of players across the board. Lowe can’t pitch. The bullpen has been overworked. The starters can’t get through six innings. Hinske can’t pitch hit. Pradio has sucked. Heyward was slumping. McCann has been in a terrible slump. Bourn was a .300 hitter and now he’s done to almost .290. Do the Braves even have one .300 hitter?
Fredi G
September 26th, 2011
9:47 pm
Why are they selling post season tickets when we’ve not clinched a playoff spot ?
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:47 pm
anyone who says chipper doesnt give it his all is crazy…he is one of the reasons the braves are even still in the conversation
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:47 pm
Time for another choke
Kane337
September 26th, 2011
9:47 pm
I’m not giving up on the Braves…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:47 pm
ah..”the truth”…when the hell has Lidge ever been a “slow junk pitcher????
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:48 pm
Huh bourne couldn’t go to third? Come on.
up north
September 26th, 2011
9:48 pm
redemption time
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:48 pm
Some team is rallying. But I’m not allowed to do play by play.
Mitchell
September 26th, 2011
9:48 pm
I think we can safely say Brooks Conrad has been officially exonerated for his late-season defensive failures in 2010.
The Atlanta Braves goathorns are now in the unsure hands of Chipper Jones.
Let’s face it, if it wasn’t Brooks it would have been someone else.
Of course, when you’ve miraculously overcome a late-game deficit with two outs in the 8th inning in a pivotal Game 3 and you allow the guy who has become a clear defensive liability to return to his position in the top of the 9th inning you deserve to have a national television audience bear witness and be reminded for one final time what a complete f*ing moron you are.
Maybe I defend Brooks more than he deserves to be defended but the blame for the series loss to the Giants will always go to the baffoon, Bobby Cox.
nashvillewill
September 26th, 2011
9:49 pm
Cards have a chance to come back down 4-2 to Astros. Braves have no chance of coming back against anyone down 2-4. That tells you right there who deserves WC. Can we do anything with him or are we stuck with Dan Uggla for years and years and years?
Ryan
September 26th, 2011
9:49 pm
Katherin no one says he doesn’t try. He’s too old to play and he did cost them. He cannot run or lounge at all
joerochester
September 26th, 2011
9:49 pm
Did Chip just compare this moment to Kirk Gibson?!
admiral
September 26th, 2011
9:49 pm
oh good god, chip just made a kirk gibson reference….
Ryan
September 26th, 2011
9:49 pm
He’s perfect for the DH Katherine
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
9:49 pm
Hey chumps, how are we?
Buckner's Blind
September 26th, 2011
9:49 pm
Every pitch is a strike with Buckner. Low,high,inside,outside,in the dirt,over the wall…
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:50 pm
Ladies and gentleman, your home plat Ump…C(linically) B(lind) Bucknor.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:50 pm
Gonna be funny if it ends 4-3 and chippys error because he can’t move cost them a chance.
How do you dream this team scoring another run?????
Wishfull thinking…as soon as they were tied or down 3-2 it was Over
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
9:50 pm
If Chipper can get another hit we’re going to see some big hugging
Mitchell
September 26th, 2011
9:50 pm
Who didn’t see that coming?
up north
September 26th, 2011
9:50 pm
rally killer
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
9:50 pm
A certain team’s rally has fizzled. But I’m not telling.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:50 pm
Hahahahaha
CHOKEEEEEEERS
Buckner's Blind
September 26th, 2011
9:50 pm
Damn Chipper.
Najeh Davenpoop
September 26th, 2011
9:50 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytCEuuW2_A
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:50 pm
That a way chipper! Don’t worry. All these imbeclies who know nothing about baseball think you’re just dandy!!
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:50 pm
Typical. When it counts roll over on one for a DP.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:50 pm
mitchell…i was at the playoff game when brooks cost the braves the game…still cant get over that
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:50 pm
A certain team’s rally has fizzled. But I’m not telling.
Not hard to figure out….it wont be the team playing VS the Braves
the truth...
September 26th, 2011
9:51 pm
Ball game…gimpy Chipper double play…..what else?
joerochester
September 26th, 2011
9:51 pm
Fredi should have taken Chipper out and moved Prado to 3B and pinch-hit Heyward.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:51 pm
tbraves
I can see a solo home run. They are good at that!
jwill
September 26th, 2011
9:51 pm
please retire
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
9:52 pm
anyone who says chipper doesnt give it his all is crazy…he is one of the reasons the braves are even still in the conversation
Agreed, katherine…
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:52 pm
Fredi should have taken Chipper out and moved Prado to 3B and pinch-hit Heyward.
I am sorry….but no…not the way Heyward has grounded to 2nd 123454556times this year
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:52 pm
That chipper sure is clutch. Time for another meaningless insurance run for a team that has nothing to play for and just wants the season to end. I guess the braves do so they can go hunt and fish
H
September 26th, 2011
9:53 pm
This team is absolutely awful. Get this season over with already.
geoff d
September 26th, 2011
9:53 pm
He’s also the reason they are about to choke away the playoffs kathy.
admiral
September 26th, 2011
9:54 pm
if this game is so important, why bring o’flaherty in as early as we did, yet NOT bring kimbrel in to make sure this stays a two run game?
joerochester
September 26th, 2011
9:54 pm
tbraves …. Pinch hit Heyward instead of Hinske
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:54 pm
This team is absolutely awful. Get this season over with already.
2 more games….2 more games….
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:54 pm
On a serious note, the Braves should flip one of Ibanez, Victorino or Rollins on their backsides (or heck, all three) in an upcoming at bat. Not because we’re pizzed off at giving up hits, but because they are all too darn comfortable at the plate against us.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:54 pm
idk what happened to the braves…but chipper has been awesome this season and given it his all…you all have no respect at all
Big Wally
September 26th, 2011
9:54 pm
Braves slogans for 2012. “See new ways for Fredi to get outmanaged”, “See if the Braves can score a run”, “Watch Larry Parrish steal money pretending to be a hitting coach”, “See if Jason Heyward can get the ball out of the infield”.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:54 pm
HEY!!!
IT GETS EVEN BETTER TRROW!!!
LOWE IS PITCHING…LOOOOL
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:54 pm
I rather just end it on Wednesday anyway. I can’t bear to watch this poor exhibition of the game of baseball any longer. Does anyone think we would do anything with McCann forgetting how to hit a baseball, Alex Gonzales not knowing how to hit all year, Chipper limping around all over the place, and Hanson and Jurrjens injured?
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
9:54 pm
I am now taking apologies from any braves fans, including Bradley, that had the gall to think the lowly braves could compete with The Phillies.
Anon
September 26th, 2011
9:55 pm
Fredi will be second guessed for not pinch hitting for Diaz against the lefty and not taking Chipper out with him limping around before his double play ground out.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:55 pm
Braves slogans for 2012. “See new ways for Fredi to get outmanaged”, “See if the Braves can score a run”, “Watch Larry Parrish steal money pretending to be a hitting coach”, “See if Jason Heyward can get the ball out of the infield”.
“hit hard but fouuuul”; “on the warning track and caught…juuust missed it”
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:55 pm
you know what…if the braves dont make the playoffs its not because of chipper…if not for him they wouldnt even be close to the wild card so get off of him
Ron Roberts
September 26th, 2011
9:55 pm
Where are the Constanza/Bourn bunt-for-hit attempts? Where are the SB attempts? Why is this organization just DEAD SET AGAINST trying to manufacture an effing run? Geez; their offensive woes would be MITIGATED if they knew what the terms “hit and run,” “stolen base attempt,” “bunt for hit” and “team speed” even meant. And wtf is Chipper still doing in the game if he can hardly walk? Fredi = Cox 2.0
Buckner's Blind
September 26th, 2011
9:56 pm
Is it like some unwritten rule that the Braves can’t score over 3 runs in a game ?
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:56 pm
Fredi will be second guessed for not pinch hitting for Diaz against the lefty and not taking Chipper out with him limping around before his double play ground out.
Cant be second guessed if it the guy doesnt even have a brain…lol
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:56 pm
ijonathan, that’s what I was saying about Rollins earlier. Rollins stands there barely in the batters box hanging all over the plate and we never throw inside to him.
DetroitBraves
September 26th, 2011
9:56 pm
There have been a lot of things wrong with the Braves these last few weeks but that is one heck of a minor league free agent if Constanza is really the savior a lot of people seem to think he is. It would easily make him the best minor league free agent of all time.
But what the heck, no one else is doing anything so why not play him I guess.
What I don’t get is how the Braves went from leading the NL in on-base percentage last year to being 12th this year with virtually the same roster. What happened?
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:56 pm
Uggla strikeout
Freeman Single
Mccann Double play
Game over
Adam L.
September 26th, 2011
9:56 pm
Braves are showing no intensity or heart in this game.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:57 pm
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
9:54 pm
I am now taking apologies from any braves fans, including Bradley, that had the gall to think the lowly braves could compete with The Phillies.
Im sorry….that you are such a pathetic loser that you have to come on a braves blog to brag….good luck to your team….but you know what they say about karma
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:57 pm
Hey!
Atleast we’ll be on SI’s cover next year with the Sox…..Choker couple
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
9:57 pm
Katherine, you’re starting to border on a McFann-ish obsession with the third sacker.
mmarlow
September 26th, 2011
9:57 pm
With the season on the line they still cannot generate anything. Ross bunting with 2 strikes! Chipper grounding into a double play just now! They have become a joke. If Lowe is back, i wont be.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:58 pm
Cathy must work at the bait tackle lodge where chipper buys his beer, bullets and redman.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:58 pm
Oh, and I also forgot. How did someone considered a phenom last year just totally forget how to hit a baseball?
DetroitBraves
September 26th, 2011
9:58 pm
How did the Braves go from leading the NL in on-base percentage to being 12th in the league this year with virtually the same roster?
Anon
September 26th, 2011
9:58 pm
Sorry, Diaz against the righty.
Buckner's Blind
September 26th, 2011
9:58 pm
Braves are gonna pay $17 million next year to Chipper ? He can’t even run. Chipper needs to fess up.
bulldogbubba
September 26th, 2011
9:58 pm
No hugs,just fanny panting.Go Astros!!!!!!!!!!
Kane337
September 26th, 2011
9:58 pm
Never give up on the Braves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ5TajZYW6Y
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
9:58 pm
honestly, what do you expect, you have three must-win games and the stadium is half empty – I dont get it. No wonder the braves play with such apathy…
up north
September 26th, 2011
9:59 pm
The O-fers are coming up
Mitchell
September 26th, 2011
9:59 pm
katherine
September 26th, 2011
9:47 pm
anyone who says chipper doesnt give it his all is crazy…he is one of the reasons the braves are even still in the conversation
You mean the conversation about which wild card team, the Braves or Red Sox, will blow their lead with three games left?
If so then, yes, he’s a reason we are part of that conversation.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
9:59 pm
How did the Braves go from leading the NL in on-base percentage to being 12th in the league this year with virtually the same roster?
You hire a great batting coach
Big Wally
September 26th, 2011
9:59 pm
Does this team even take batting practice?
Jason
September 26th, 2011
9:59 pm
He loves to swing at that first pitch
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
9:59 pm
Chip just said Brian McCann was 3 for 16 against this guy. That was in his other life as a hitter.
Buckner's Blind
September 26th, 2011
10:00 pm
Braves are just like Falcons. Do nothing for all game then try to play hard in the 9th (4th quarter for Falcons)…
katherine
September 26th, 2011
10:00 pm
ohhh so now its the fans fault LOL yep you are right….
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
10:00 pm
Cards runnners 1st-2nd none out
Buckner's Blind
September 26th, 2011
10:00 pm
Why didn’t Uggla take 3rd ?
Jason
September 26th, 2011
10:00 pm
Here it comes. 1 run and if they had someone in at third, it would be tied. But Fredi left the gimp in to give up a run. Brilliant!
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:01 pm
Big Wally, according to Joe Simpson they look like the 27 Yankees in batting practice.
up north
September 26th, 2011
10:01 pm
uh-oh, Cardinals about to score
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
10:01 pm
DONT GET EXCITED
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:01 pm
well Katherine, braves fans are pathetic, that is widely accepted fact – you can even ask Bradley, he devoted a few articles to it last year….
Jason
September 26th, 2011
10:01 pm
Good eye? it was a stike.
up north
September 26th, 2011
10:01 pm
have to say the home plate ump is blind
Ron Roberts
September 26th, 2011
10:02 pm
The Phillies MAY (or may not, as the Giants proved last October) be the class of the NL, but their fans will always put the A$$ in class, when it comes to fan bases. Right up there with Eagles’ fans. Wonder what the correlation is….
Jason
September 26th, 2011
10:02 pm
Don’t choke Freddie
Wally Pimped
September 26th, 2011
10:02 pm
McCann can’t wait to get in there and pop up to 1st base again…
Jason
September 26th, 2011
10:03 pm
I smell a k. Sorry.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
10:03 pm
phillies…braves fans are spread out over lots of states….you can say what you want but it doesnt matter at all…. so if it makes you feel better to talk down to people, brag and make an ass of yourself…then go for it…oh wait you already are.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
10:03 pm
Freeman…choker in the making!
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:03 pm
steeerike threeeeee
jojo sunshine
September 26th, 2011
10:03 pm
Atlanta professional sports are all good at one thing…letting ya down. 15 years of division banners…1 world championship. Falcons superbowl bust…not to mention this year already. Atlanta Hawks…overpaid an average player and now will never win a championship. Thrashers…no I will not even go there. How are the Atlanta Dream doing?
Jason
September 26th, 2011
10:03 pm
Sorry. But I told you. The stench is overwhelming with this team. McFan will actually get a hit. BLIND!!
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:04 pm
Out 2 coming.
J.J.M.
September 26th, 2011
10:04 pm
terra nova was a good show too bad yall missed it watching the graves
Wally Pimped
September 26th, 2011
10:04 pm
McCann’s 1st base hit since August, Joe…
bj
September 26th, 2011
10:04 pm
make-up time.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
10:04 pm
McFANN. LMAO
Big Wally
September 26th, 2011
10:04 pm
Watching this team is like getting a root canal.
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:05 pm
katherine, you are rehashing the same sorry excuses that we’ve heard before – Phillies fans are spread over PA, NJ, DE and MD —- well, all over the country really…
Army Dawg
September 26th, 2011
10:05 pm
I have always pulled for the braves. I am 51 years old. I pulled for this team when Dale Murphy and Bob Horner were on the corners, but I can honestly say, I have never been as frustrated with a team in my life. They absolutely refuse to step up and face the pressure, and I hold this manager responsible; he cannot, or he has not to this date motivated this team. They are letharigic, and unispired. Per chance they do somehow back into (because they are not going in any other way) the playoffs, does anyone realistically see them getting out of the first round? I give up, after seeing Chipper ground into a double play tonight in the 8th I have offically throwed in the towel!!
Jason
September 26th, 2011
10:05 pm
I can’t see the ball without my glasses
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:05 pm
Strike out or pop up coming
me
September 26th, 2011
10:05 pm
missing many pitchs right down the middle….ehhhh.
Joe Johnson
September 26th, 2011
10:05 pm
I earns my money !
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
10:05 pm
Choker forever!
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:05 pm
SEE!!!
Jason
September 26th, 2011
10:05 pm
KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKkkk
katherine
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
i watched terra nova and the braves at the same time…. i love the dvr wow mccann looks awful
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
ALL STAR!!
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
steeeerike threeeeee – and thats two down.
Big Wally
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
Gotta sit McFann for the rest of the year, he is killing the team.
up north
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
Glavine : good pitching. Heck, I could strike McCann out.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
Come on. Let’s get 3 K’sssss
the truth...
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
CHOKE
bulldogbubba
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
Heyward 3 swings your out!
bj
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
here come 223 ba
David Ross
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
I’d at least put the ball in play…
JK
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
here we go. j-hey.
ijonathan
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
Gotta love those 1st pitch fast balls right down broadway
Najeh Davenpoop
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
I didn’t know Corky Miller can hit left handed.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
Of course Heyward takes a fastball for a strike
corey
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
McOut is awesome
Mark Bradley
September 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
Ballgame.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
CHOKERS FOREEEEEEEVER!!!!!!!!
JK
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
yikes
FlaBrave695
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
Game
the truth...
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
Jason Heyward is a joke………………….
up north
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
bye bye
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
With that last at bat Jason Heyward is now a Buck Commander.
bulldogbubba
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
PITIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
Piece of sh** team!!!!!!
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
Well you guys did make the playoffs. This is a playoff series and you are down 0-1
Jason
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
CHOKERS
Go cards. Knock these losers out. No chippy tomorrow. He got a boo boo jogging!
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
ewwww….weak, very weak at bat by heyward
bj
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
Its sad..damn it sad.
George Stein
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
Fire. This. Manager.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
well….at least there are only two more games…it really is hard to watch this….but I do feel bad for them….night everyone
Big Wally
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
What a shocker. Lead off double then two strikeouts and a weak grounder. Never would have predicted that. LOL.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
10:08 pm
Write a story about choking on SI next year…u can put the whole team on the cover
Kane337
September 26th, 2011
10:08 pm
Braves theme song. http://goo.gl/PFBal
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
10:08 pm
Fire. This. Manager.
FIRE THAT TEAM!
katherine
September 26th, 2011
10:08 pm
come on guys….i know we are all disappointed……..but you never know what could happen
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
10:09 pm
Watch the cards come back now!!! LOL!!!
Gozy Fredi
September 26th, 2011
10:09 pm
I’d like to tip my cap to Cliff Lee,Ryan Howard,Chase Utley,Jimmy Rollins,Ryan Madson,that 1B that got an out,Ruiz,Raul Ibanez,and especially Shane Victorino. My arms cramping from all the tipping…
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:09 pm
I also love how we got to your bullpen. Which is your stregth
up north
September 26th, 2011
10:09 pm
Does anyone here really believe St. Louis is going to lose?
George Stein
September 26th, 2011
10:09 pm
Sometimes you do, katherine.
bj
September 26th, 2011
10:09 pm
agree George..Fire Fredi
corey
September 26th, 2011
10:09 pm
we couldnt beat the Astros right now. we score 1 or 2 runs early and everyone gives up and looks to the pitching to save the day. This team has no heart
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:10 pm
Isn’t that what usually happens to the Braves. #1 prospect in baseball last year can even start in a game during a playoff push because he suddenly couldn’t hit a basketball pitched at him. Can you say Jeff Francouer all over again
MitchC
September 26th, 2011
10:10 pm
This Braves team js just miserable. Even if Houston hangs on to beat the Cards, I still dont have faith,
katherine
September 26th, 2011
10:10 pm
just because the phillies make the playoffs doesnt mean they will win…only one team will be happy and the rest will be disappointed…..so bragging already is a bit premature…they didnt make it last year….
alpha
September 26th, 2011
10:10 pm
Congratulations Braves! You are now the laughing stock of not only Atlanta, but the entire baseball world.
Dave
September 26th, 2011
10:10 pm
Bobby would have never let this happen, never.
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:11 pm
100 wins for the Beasts of the East, Thee Philadelphia Phillies!
Philly Cheese
September 26th, 2011
10:11 pm
Ha ! Ha ! We aren’t even trying to win and can beat your sorry team !
Tampa Gator
September 26th, 2011
10:11 pm
This team has no guts…..and will have no glory. What a pathetic effort in the ninth after a lead off double. I bet St. Louis would have scored in that inning….and that is why they will be in the playoffs instead of the Braves. Watch…..the Cardinals will come back and win tonight……somehting the Braves have no idea how to do. This team just looks old and done.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
10:11 pm
well…im not going to give up….they still have two games
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:11 pm
Now if you watch the post game show they will try to be all positive. I could sit in front of the camera and not talk about what a piece of crap bunch of losers this team is.
Big Wally
September 26th, 2011
10:11 pm
The Atlanta Dream WNBA team has more nads than the Braves.
Tbraves
September 26th, 2011
10:12 pm
HIRE OZZIE!!!
He would have been suspended for insulting his team!! LOL
Philly Cheese
September 26th, 2011
10:12 pm
Damn, look at Ron Gant’s arms ! Is he bodybuilding ?
bajbuzz
September 26th, 2011
10:12 pm
these guys are unwatchable. The Phillies weren’t even trying. Made it look effortless.
CHOKERS
September 26th, 2011
10:12 pm
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PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:12 pm
WOW I really can’t believe where the WC races have come to. I thought the playoffs were set 4 weeks ago now the Braves and BoSox might not even make it.
bj
September 26th, 2011
10:12 pm
Dave..LOL!
ugly
September 26th, 2011
10:12 pm
Collapse almost complete and on schedule…one more game should do it…worst collapse in NL history…I didn’t think it was possible, but this Braves team is capable of some really amazing things…10 straight world series losses…one WC in 15+ years of dominance…at least the Braves should be considered that champions of chokes…yea Braves…we’re so proud of you.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
10:12 pm
annnd the phillies fans come out of the woodwork…..brag while you can…you just might get beat like last year…so dont get too full of yourselves
bj
September 26th, 2011
10:13 pm
Joe is ready when u are…
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:13 pm
Dave… Bobby’s teams folded too just a week later
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
10:13 pm
Well, gotta tip your cap to Mark for putting up with this all night. In fact, gotta tip your cap to everybody tonight. Tip, tip, tip, tip, tip, tip, tip, tip, tip. We was wondering if they will interview Chipper after the game tonight? The man will always be able to hit but as a team leader he is flawed. Does anyone ever listen to what he says? Mr. Ed-ish
Ekim
September 26th, 2011
10:13 pm
Let the Ozzie Guillen love-fest begin!
up north
September 26th, 2011
10:13 pm
…anyone think they will win tomorrow with Lowe pitching?!
Boyz From N. Ave.
September 26th, 2011
10:13 pm
Manager on meds…..no fire…..no hitting…please stop embarrassing our city and lose!
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:14 pm
katherine… At least the phils aren’t afraid of success like this braves team. The Braves are playing scared
bj
September 26th, 2011
10:14 pm
Braves 10.5 games out of 1st. and looking for WC.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:14 pm
The Cards are becoming just as bad. They just had runners at 2nd and 3rd and still did not score.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
10:14 pm
1 for 10 RISP! CHOKE!!
Boyz From N. Ave.
September 26th, 2011
10:15 pm
The trelling stat is the Dave justice hr in 96……without that we r the BBills of MLB thanks to Bobby Cox.
Baby Ruth
September 26th, 2011
10:15 pm
LMAO!!!! Spend some money like the Phillies do you sorry Braves management! What an offensive jugernaut!
katherine
September 26th, 2011
10:15 pm
phillyguy…the phillies only played what 5 more games than the braves last year with nothing to show for it….
bj
September 26th, 2011
10:15 pm
screw ozzie
Big Wally
September 26th, 2011
10:15 pm
Fredi cat is afraid to say anything to his veteran players. McFann should have been benched weeks ago. Lowe should have been relegated to the bullpen after August. Heyward should have been sent to Gwinnett in July, Prado should be only a platoon player with Hinski AND Parrish should have been fired in May.
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:16 pm
katherine, many on this board will recognize me from all of last year and all of this year – it is you that has come out of the woodwork – now get back in your hole!
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:16 pm
Chip just said that if the Astro’s win tonight and tomorrow night and we win tomorrow night we clinch. Does he know that Derrick Lowe is pitching tomorrow night? It will be 8-3 Phillies by the 5th inning.
Tampa Gator
September 26th, 2011
10:16 pm
Philly Cheese…….
You still have eight more years of winning consecutive divisional titles just to tie this sorry team’s record of winning 14 in a row…….so shut your sinky cheese breath mouth.
reality check
September 26th, 2011
10:16 pm
They are DEAD and DONE. What an epic choke job
guthro
September 26th, 2011
10:16 pm
No regular with more than 80 RBIs or with an average above 290. A team BA of .245. With anemic team offense like that you’re lucky to win 80 games, never mind contend for the post-season.
The starters do not go deep enough into games, so the bullpen is exhausted.
And the basic reason for these deficiencies is that the team couldn’t afford to buy better talent.
And the reason for that is that Atlanta fans don’t buy enough tickets.
It’s that simple.
CHOKERS
September 26th, 2011
10:16 pm
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the truth...
September 26th, 2011
10:17 pm
Oh so now Fredi runs Lowe out there tomorrow night………….boy are we excited !!!
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:17 pm
katherine…Root for us to fail that’s all you have. Deal with this team is weak when it counts. They backed into the playoffs last year too.
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
10:17 pm
“Bobby would have never let this happen, never.” Bobby let it happen all the time. Chipper is used to it all the time. Fredi better make some changes or it will continue to happen. Putting up that little sign for getting the wild card last year was shameful. Grasping at straws. Still laughing at the announcers talking about that ball just out of the reach of Chipper. What reach?
katherine
September 26th, 2011
10:17 pm
get back in my hole? for what…supporting my team? you phillies fans are so classy…
Joe Simpson
September 26th, 2011
10:17 pm
I wish my arms were like Ron Gant’s ! He got some pythons don’t he ?
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:17 pm
Tampa Gator… We just have to win 1 more WS to beat your braves in the only category that matters.
Jason
September 26th, 2011
10:18 pm
Help from houston? They need help tonight.
katherine
September 26th, 2011
10:18 pm
philly guy..i realize this team is in deep trouble…the difference between you and me is that I wouldnt go on a blog to brag and try to make other people feel bad…its pathetic
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:18 pm
do the lowly braves fans still think McCann is a better catcher than Chooch Ruiz? Or are they starting to see the light of day??
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:19 pm
Phillyguy, your team hasn’t really been tearing it up lately. I believe they just got through losing 9 games in a row. The hottest team in the NL right now is the Brewers.
Runnin With The Dawgs
September 26th, 2011
10:19 pm
For what it’s worth the Astros have a 4 — 2 lead in the bottom of the 7th
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:20 pm
hey katherine, i thought i told you to get back in your hole??
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:20 pm
katherine… It’s not pathetic I have been here all year and for the most part just talk baseball. But fans ragging fans from other towns is a time honored tradition. It’s fun when you beat a rival in a key game. I know you guys haven’t done it in forever but trust me it’s fun
Tucker
September 26th, 2011
10:20 pm
Brian McCann is no longer an All-Star catcher. Remember that when you vote next year.
Big Wally
September 26th, 2011
10:21 pm
Hey Winnipeg, can you take the Braves also?
MitchC
September 26th, 2011
10:21 pm
I will be very interested to see what intelligent comments Mr Bradley has after this game. Comments from Phillies trolls repeating the same thing over and over, dont signify intelligent baseball blogging to me.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:21 pm
The class right now is the Brewers and yes McCann has struggle since the injury but 6 All Star teams in a row and an All Star MVP says that he is better than Cheech hands down.
Philly Cheeser
September 26th, 2011
10:21 pm
Why you talking bout old sheet Tampa ? Live in the present.
Mitchell
September 26th, 2011
10:21 pm
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
9:58 pm
honestly, what do you expect, you have three must-win games and the stadium is half empty – I dont get it. No wonder the braves play with such apathy…
Ah, yes. Blame the fans.
It’s our fault.
Only 55k in attendance last year for Game 3 and the Braves lose despite having their opponent down to their last strike.
Clearly there were just not enough people there.
There could have been at least two or three more in the standing room only section.
It’s our fault. We as fans have to do better to support this hard working team.
It’s such a rewarding experience rooting on the Braves as they put the cherry on top of their worst September performance in 22 years.
WOW!!!
September 26th, 2011
10:21 pm
WOW!! So you philly trolls now are bragging on a Braves blog, win ten straight world series for all the World cares… you still live in a stinkhole… have a great night
Crash Davis
September 26th, 2011
10:21 pm
This is a simple game. You throw the ball, You hit the ball. You catch the ball. Got it!
LOLLYGAGGERS!
GT23
September 26th, 2011
10:22 pm
Really! The 38 yr. old veteran with a bum knee is busting it down the line to try and beat out the DP. Chipper made it a close play at 1st. Bourne running at 2nd could have been a huge run to set up the 9th. At least make an attempt to break up the DP in the 8th. Prado should be benched! Lack of effort should not be tolerated at this point in the season.
Make a slide! Fundamental baseball not executed.
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:22 pm
Tucker, Brian McCann has always been a below-average Catcher. He has had a decent bat in the past, but now he’s lost even that. He’s officially a liability.
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:22 pm
kerryb… We trotted a minor league team out there for about 10 days. We have the best record in baseball, the best pitching staff in baseball and have home field for the playoffs. We lost some meaningless games because we were so much better than the braves we clinched very early. Like I said early Braves fans root against the Phils because that’s all you have.
jaine
September 26th, 2011
10:23 pm
It’s been a mediocre season at best – just haven’t felt the magic from day one. Don’t know why anyone thought they were a championship team-they just weren’t this year. On the bright side, Chipper is healthy and on the active roster…at the end of the season – with only one break for the knee repair during the season. That! is progress. I hope he will stay in good condition during the off-season and come back in better shape than ever next Spring…just plese do something about Lowe …please! please! please!
Najeh Davenpoop
September 26th, 2011
10:23 pm
Of course attendance matters. Don’t you remember all those World Series the Indians and Rockies won during the first fifteen years of their new stadiums’ existence?
Big Wally
September 26th, 2011
10:23 pm
Hey FilthyGuy, go play with a loaded gun. If we wanted your opinion we’d give it to you.
Mike
September 26th, 2011
10:23 pm
kerry the class is the team with the best record you dunce. if the brewers or whoever beat the phillies, then they would be the class of the nl.
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
10:24 pm
We was warning everybody and nobody would listen just like they wouldn’t listen to Churchill back in the 30’s. Listening to these boobs talk about what they had to do and how they could afford a few days off and could miss a game here and there because the games weren’t crucial . . . well, they are crucial now, aren’t they? We was hoping an intelligent player might emerge to speak for the team. The one that has carried that burden for years now is blowing gas.
Choker Jones
September 26th, 2011
10:24 pm
Choker Jones has been a joke For the Braves. He’s been as un-clutch as anyone in the playoffs. He’s a big reason for our past October failures. Only reason he hasn’t retired is the huge paycheck. Thanks Choker.
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:24 pm
Najeh Davenpoop… Attendance does matter from a revenue standpoint and from a home field standpoint. It doesn’t guarantee anything but the Phillies fans and the atmosphere is the reason Cliff Lee is here. SO IT DOES MATTER!!!
G-Buck
September 26th, 2011
10:25 pm
If you’re going to lose, at least take your hacks. Aggressiveness is totally gone.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:25 pm
Time to go, when an example of the most obnoxious fans in baseball show up I don’t feel like trying to talk any sense to idiots. All I have to say is that you guys thought you were a shoo in for a WS title last year and what happened to you? So don’t count your chickens.
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:25 pm
braves fans are so stupid…one just said “McCann made 6 straight All-Star games, so that proves he’s better” —– hahahahaha, the argument of a simpleton – hahahahahahha
Fredi Cox
September 26th, 2011
10:25 pm
Please quit
Fredi Cox
September 26th, 2011
10:26 pm
Or go back to Fla
the truth...
September 26th, 2011
10:26 pm
“This is not a sport where you have a game plan”…………..
quote by Fredi Gonzalez in the post game……………unbelievable…………….
Big Wally
September 26th, 2011
10:26 pm
What do you do on your days off Filthyguy, go to hospitals and make fun of children with cancer? Go gloat somewhere else.
Fredi Cox
September 26th, 2011
10:26 pm
here comes the inning for the cards. gonna take the lead and the braves will be the king of squandering chokers.
P B Orr
September 26th, 2011
10:27 pm
There’s no “I” in “team”, but there’s definitely a “fire” in “Fredi”.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:27 pm
Simpletons=Philly fans. Worst fans in sports period
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:27 pm
kerryb… Please Root Against the Phils. That’s all you got the braves are done. They folded. But good news. Derrick Lowe tomorrow. I would feel good if I was a braves fan. He is a money pitcher if the year was 2004
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:28 pm
of course attendance and atmosphere matter….the stench of apathy lingers in atlanta and it IS affecting the baseball team…
wins-by-a-link
September 26th, 2011
10:28 pm
Braves were beaten by Phils 4-2, Cards losing to Astros in 6th in Houston, Could remain at one game if Cards lose, I have to say that its really sad to see a team come apart like the Braves have, I have never seen a team struggle to score runs, Last in scoring with runners on third, Its been this way all season, Pitching carried the team the first half and as the pitching wore down the losses started to add up, Its amazing they won 89 games with the poor hitting, You have to realize even if the Braves made the post season some how they would be quickly dispatched by whom ever they play.
Fredi Cox
September 26th, 2011
10:28 pm
1st and second no outs for cards
Fredi Cox
September 26th, 2011
10:28 pm
Time for a lance 3 run homer. In his old stadium!!
Crash Davis
September 26th, 2011
10:28 pm
9 and 16 …. how have we won 9 …
It’s a miracle.
PMC
September 26th, 2011
10:28 pm
This is Atlanta. They just aren’t very good, they make up for that by being vanilla and boring and yet they wonder why it’s difficult to sell tickets……
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:28 pm
kerryb. Why are we the worst? Check out our attendance and what our players say about our fans. Thats the only opinion of us I care about
Philly Phanatic
September 26th, 2011
10:28 pm
I wouldn’t feel too bad. The Carl Crawford sweepstakes isn’t doing Boston much good. After tonight they are officially tied. And their payroll tops ours. One good natured question. What in the world has happened to McCann? Outside of Utley in his prime, McCann was the scariest guy in baseball to face in the clutch. And so much for your Super Soph. i know B-ball is a game of streaks but not for 162 games. How’s it feel rootin for the worst team in baseball?
GT23
September 26th, 2011
10:29 pm
Tomorrow is a new day! Derek Lowe needs to be sharp! I’ll be there tomorrow! Go Braves! Oh yeah, Go Astros! Play your starters! Don’t play those Minor League rookies that you played
over that last week. Philly is playing theirs!
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
10:29 pm
Did Fredi really say that? Well, he knows BobbyBall better than anybody. Not having a game plan may explain all those swings at first pitches and failures to advance runners and score runs. Hmmm . . .
Big Wally
September 26th, 2011
10:29 pm
Do they have a jail underneath that Little League Park they play in Filthadelphia, like the old Vet?. If you have to have an on-site jail you might have a fan problem.
Fredi Cox
September 26th, 2011
10:30 pm
It’s the 8th inning wins and the cards are about to take the lead
Braves Fan 80
September 26th, 2011
10:30 pm
Hey Phillie Fans
How hard is it to spend 173 million to buy a good team of players of whom many came from other teams?Not that hard I say.
So you guys just chill and remember most teams operate on 70-100 million less then you.
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:30 pm
Big Wally… I actually volunteer at Children’s Hospital at their Sea Shore House you Jack Ass. Please don’t compare ragging on Braves fans with making fun of someone with cancer you jack ass
Former Stroh
September 26th, 2011
10:31 pm
About to crush the braves
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
10:31 pm
Sadly, nobody is hugging or fanny patting tonight. As for Freddie Freeman, that thick head of hair should be rewarded.
stupup74
September 26th, 2011
10:31 pm
Fan apathy is not affecting this team. Hell,the team should be happy anyone comes out to watch them epicly fail every single year.
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:32 pm
Braves Fan 80… THe phillies run a better and more successful business then the braves therefore have more to spend. Deal with it or show up to a game and put some $ in the braves accounts
Former Stroh
September 26th, 2011
10:32 pm
Haha double steal by albert and holliday
Prado's NOT a 3rd baseman
September 26th, 2011
10:32 pm
Bravos story in a nutshell in 9th: Freeman strikes out, McCann strikes out. End of story. Only 3 more games left at the most cause if they tie they will surely lose in St. Louie. McCann & Prado sub par years, Chipper & Freeman better than expected, Heyward sophomore slump, Bourn is a keeper, Uggla about as expected, good riddance to McOut & Lowe( Yanks or Bosox will pay part of his salary next year, Bravos will eat the rest) Wait till next year boys, chop chop
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:32 pm
Big Wally… I actually volunteer at Children’s Hospital at their Sea Shore House you Jack Ass. Please don’t compare ragging on Braves fans with making fun of someone with cancer you jack ass
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:32 pm
Hey Braves Fan 80 – tell your owners to spend more money, its not our fault they’re cheap. The Braves have virtually the whole South to themselves. Have any more excuses???
Let’s Go Phillies!!!
Former Stroh
September 26th, 2011
10:32 pm
Cards have tied it. Told you. Lance double
eric
September 26th, 2011
10:34 pm
PATHETIC LOSERS!
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:34 pm
bravos fans…apathy for dinner and excuses for desert – lame, just lame….
dustin
September 26th, 2011
10:34 pm
and the cards tie it up…
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:35 pm
HAHA 4-4 Cards tied it. THe braves fold is almost complete. Also where are all of the braves fans who i argued with all year that this series would be meaningless. I apologize I am wrong this series has a ton of meaning just not for the Phils
Derek D
September 26th, 2011
10:35 pm
The same six words describe both the departed Thrashers and the Braves. Spineless wimps, gutless wonders, overpaid underachievers. 18 trips to the playoffs and 1 World Series ring? It’s the same pattern every time, all the big hitters bat .200 or below and the bullpen goes south for the winter. I’ve been watching MLB since 1946, and this is by far the worst extended choke job I’ve ever seen. The Braves are a disgrace to the NL and the city of Atlanta. I drive from Augusta to Cincy to see real MLB games. Maybe there’s another opening in Winnipeg for a new Canadian franchise??
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
10:35 pm
Filtered!
We was so eloquent, too.
Jake
September 26th, 2011
10:35 pm
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh….. Berkman doubles … 2 runs score…. Cardinals tie it!
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:36 pm
Philly fans, gloat while you can. The Phillies will be irrelevant in about 2 years with your old players. The Braves are a young team with only one real old player in the field. Young phenom starters coming up. Better young bull pen. You guys will be an after thought with only one WS to talk about for all that money you spent.The Braves are about to go on a run like in the 90’s again.
Braves fan with common sense(something Freddi Gonzalez doesn't have)
September 26th, 2011
10:36 pm
You Philly fans don’t have anything better to do than get on the ATL paper website and harrasing Braves fans? Get a life, seriously.
Weenis Weiner
September 26th, 2011
10:36 pm
I have been a Braves season ticket holder for 20 years and have been to all their post season games including the memorable game 7 in 1992. I am also a charter member of the Tomahawk Express in the early 1990’s. I have never seen such pathetic baseball in September from any major sports team in my life. The Manager has got to go. I am already canceling my season tickets for next year and will never watch another Braves game again. I have earned the right to reject the Braves. I REJECT them…..THEY STINK!!! And to have Glavine in the booth is the biggest insult to Brave’s fan ever in the history of the game. What an insensitive franchise they have become.
Greg
September 26th, 2011
10:36 pm
Fredi G is to blame for this embarrassing collapse. Another one of his teams has quit on him. Frank Wren’s to do list: (1) Fire Fredi G (2) Resign.
Sonny Clusters
September 26th, 2011
10:36 pm
Deer liniment. That cures sore runners.
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:37 pm
I seriously would like apologies from the lowly braves fans that ACTUALLY thought the braves could hang with The Juggernaut Phillies this year….that’s just wrong and very disrespectful to the well-oiled Phillies Machine.
Ekim
September 26th, 2011
10:37 pm
I really get off all the BENCH THIS GUY, BENCH THAT GUY, comments.
Shoot, why not just bring up Myrtle Beach? At LEAST you’d have some guys that are hungry and want to win, not like those lollygaggers like Chipper who won’t dive into first to avoid a tag! (Never mind the fact that he had about a step and a half n which to make that decision.) Disgraceful! Losers!
Erk Russell's Dog
September 26th, 2011
10:37 pm
Cards down 4-2 in 8th pull off double steal and Berkman comes through to tie game. Braves in 8th stand around and wait for 3 run homer and get routine double play. Braves playing scared and Cards are playing aggressively making things happen. Braves will be sitting home in October.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:37 pm
When the run starts we are going to win more than one WS this time.
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:37 pm
kerryb… HAHAHAHA now you are hoping we will be bad in 2 years this is great. Nothing left to cheer for hahaha
Greg
September 26th, 2011
10:38 pm
If I was a Phillies fan…I would be pulling for the Braves right now. The Cards are hot enough to win the World Series.
the truth...
September 26th, 2011
10:39 pm
Hey Phillies do you understand why all of America will be cheering for Milwaukee when you play them ?
Because Philly is full of pathetic losers……….please go crawl into your slime pits where you belong……………
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:39 pm
Greg,.. Good point the Cards are hot but it’s too much fun watching you guys fold
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:39 pm
Hey Greg, we don’t care who we play, after all, we are The Class of The NL.
Ekim
September 26th, 2011
10:39 pm
@Phillies, (no) class of the NL
You’re welcome to post articulate comments about the subject on an opponent’s blog. But you’ve gone past that, now into troll territory. Which makes you kind of icky, scummy and yellow.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:39 pm
Where would the Phillies be if they lost Halliday and Lee for 2 months like the Braves lost Hanson and Jurrjens. My guess is they would have gone into a free fall too. Your only as good as your top two starters. Without them you see what happens.
the truth...
September 26th, 2011
10:40 pm
Fredi’s comment about “baseball is not a sport where you have a game play”….
….was in reply to the question:
“will you have a short leash on Lowe tomorrow night?”
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:40 pm
I’m not hoping that. The Phillies WILL be that in 2 years.
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:41 pm
kerryb you act like the phials didn’t have injuries. Utley missed 2 plus months etc. JJ has fatigue 2 years in a row. Halladay and Lee are a completely different pedigree
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:42 pm
kerryb… Do you really think Halladay, Lee and Hammels will be done in 2 years?
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:42 pm
The Phillies were the most injured team in MLB last year and STILL managed to rally in September and overtake the lowly braves – have you forgotten already?? Any more excuses? All I hear is excuses….
CHOKERS
September 26th, 2011
10:42 pm
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Tied tonight, lost to the Cardinals tomorrow.
the truth...
September 26th, 2011
10:42 pm
In about 30 minutes max the Cardinals will have caught us and we’ll be tied…..
Same in American league as Boston coninues an even bigger choke than we do………….
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:43 pm
kerryb.. you are a typical loser fan. well next year we will be better. oh maybe 2 years from now will be better maybe 3 years haha
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:43 pm
You make it sound like they are dogs or something. Losing a second baseman for a month is different from losing 2 of your best starters. JJ doesn’t have fatigue. He has a knee problem. Kind of like Oswalt and his back. But you can afford to lose Oswalt because he is not one of your top 3 starters.
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:43 pm
Why can’t the braves sell out a game – that’s just pathetic (or should I say apathetic?)
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:44 pm
PhillyGuy, you are typical Philly fan. That’s why most people in the country think Philly fans are pieces of sh**.
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:45 pm
Seriously, why can’t the braves sell out a must win game????
GT23
September 26th, 2011
10:46 pm
Greg – Disagree! Fredi is a good manager and Frank should not make a dumb decision and let him go. Last year, we heard bye bye Bobby from the manager hatters. Players must play the game! McCann, Prado, Uggla, Heyward, & Chipper were keys to this team. Pitching has been good. Hitting has not been for the last 3 weeks. Fredi has not swung the first bat this year! Hit the baseball with runners in scoring position and this would have been decided 3 weeks ago.
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:46 pm
I do think the Phillies will lose in the division series, however
Lowe Blows
September 26th, 2011
10:46 pm
Caption above the idiots head at the top of the page: “Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?” Think if Lowe had not lost 16 games. We wouldn’t be here for this would we? And those stupes from Philly would have to go to their own blog.
Ekim
September 26th, 2011
10:46 pm
Phillies have been good for four or five years now. Can’t remember what it was like to finish 12 games behind the Mets in 2006. Wasn’t all that long ago.
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:46 pm
kerryb… We have lost Utely, Oswalt, Victorino, Howard, Polanco, Contares, Lidge, all for considerable time this year. We weren’t healthy most of the year. We were just better
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:47 pm
Philly fans are all the same obnoxious morons. All of them. The same kind of worthless garbage that throws batteries at other teams players and fans.
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:47 pm
Kerryb, sorry for my last post calling you a typical loser fan….I’m a weenie
Phillies, Class of The NL
September 26th, 2011
10:48 pm
Why can’t the Braves sell out a must-win game, basically a playoff game? Isn’t that pathetic??
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
10:48 pm
Gone to bed. Tired of arguing with idiots that have rocks between their ears.
Ekim
September 26th, 2011
10:48 pm
No excuses here, Phillies, (no) class in the NL and icky, yellow.
Your team won it fair and square. Enjoy it. But a little humility would look good on you; your arrogance is putrid. You should go the the Philadelphia Inquirer blog and bask in reflected glory.
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:48 pm
Kerryb, we weren’t better. We got lucky really
Ekim
September 26th, 2011
10:49 pm
Oh, he even played out the attendance card! Pulling all the stops tonight, aren’t we?
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:50 pm
Kerryb, i took the rocks out…please don’t go. I’m a typical Philly LOSER. How would you feel if you had to live up here? It stinks man
Ekim
September 26th, 2011
10:51 pm
Thanks for the Constitution and for all of the war materials that you produced for World War II. But other than that, Philadelphia is a stink hole with a baseball team that’s been good for now, what, five years running!
Derek D
September 26th, 2011
10:52 pm
I just remembered – after just one win, Uggla said “we’ve got our swagger back, now.” Reminds one of Jim Mora, ex-coach of the Saints who said in his now famous interview “playoffs, playoffs?? We’re just trying to win one game!!” The Not-So-Bravos may not even do that.
PhillyGuy
September 26th, 2011
10:54 pm
Someone is using my SN, how original. But i guess after a total Mets like collapse you have to do something to amuse yourself.
nashvillewill
September 26th, 2011
10:56 pm
I can’t attend many games since I reside 4 hours away. However, if I lived in Atlanta, I would have a hard time supporting this team with my attendance. I hope if Fredi is not let go that the fans will express their displeasure and boycott the team. This is absolutely the worst managerial work I have ever seen on a Braves team. Makes Bragan, Torre, and early Cox look like geniuses.
Derek D
September 26th, 2011
10:58 pm
The same six words that describe the now departed Thrashers apply to the Braves: Spineless wimps, gutless wonders, overpaid underachievers. Eighteen trips to the NL playoffs and one Series ring? Ya gotta be kiddin’ me! Maybe there’s an opening in Winnipeg for a new Canadian franchise? Hope so.
GT23
September 26th, 2011
10:58 pm
I’ve been coaching baseball for 25 years and I can say with experience, although not at the Pro level, that players have to take ownership! You cannot be managed to a win! Players must execute! Hitting, Pitching, and base running are the keys to winning. Fredi cannot do this for them! Neither could Bobby Cox, Chuck Tanner, Russ Nixon, or even Joe Torre when they served as managers. Players own the responsibility for execution. They have not performed in September. Managers can only put them in strategic situations that give them a chance to win. Players win the games!
Bradley Blows
September 26th, 2011
11:07 pm
Nice call on the Braves easing into the playoffs. Nice article today ignoring the real trouble the Braves are in.. You are awful! Please leave town.
And for goodness sake… Please spare us the tired UGA-GT Thanksgiving list. That ceased being funny 5 years ago.
Bradley Blows
September 26th, 2011
11:13 pm
Mark Bradley… Can you please get the paper to hire IJ Rosenberg back? At least he knew something about baseball.
Erk Russell's Dog
September 26th, 2011
11:27 pm
Thank the Astros ,suicide squeeze in the bottom of the 10th .The Braves wild card lead is safe for another day.
kerryb
September 26th, 2011
11:28 pm
Astros won. I can’t believe it. The Braves are having a little luck
James
September 26th, 2011
11:30 pm
If the Cardinals don’t make the playoffs Tony LaRussa is going to the Chicago White Sox.
the truth...
September 27th, 2011
12:02 am
See the team with the worst record in baseball win with two straight bunts?
Our boy Fredi couldn’t call a bunt wo save his life…the other night we had bases loaded no outs with Bourn at bat…..then second and third and 1 out….
bunts……………??????????????????
of course not….to hell with the speed fundamental baseball game….sit back and wait for somethign to happen………..
You think those guys for Houston tonight decided to bunt in the bottom of the 10th?????????????
Sure….manager called for sure…..
When your team can’t hit….you bunt……………………..